Chapter 437

Chapter 437: Recompiling the Golden List of the Unparalleled Rankings

Lin Qianmo felt doubtful in her heart.

The Xuan Du Ancient Immortal displayed a hint of anger. "With millions of years spent weaving this plot, how could the intelligence gathered from the Hongmeng Dao Realm possibly be false?"

"Ancient One, please calm your fury. The Mother Goddess never intended that," Xuanxin quickly interjected.

"Fair enough," sighed the Xuan Du Ancient Immortal. "Much like the Ninth Young Master, a truly transcendent figure… were I in others’ shoes, without witness, I too would refuse to accept her demise."

"Truth reveals itself once we arrive at the Place of Origin."

"Venerable Ancient Immortal," the Reincarnation Ancient God weighed his words. "Now that Mad Daoist has linked all great universes, our entry into the Place of Origin will inevitably draw attention. Unforeseen troubles await."

The Xuan Du Ancient Immortal’s laugh sent chills down spines.

He rode his blue ox and departed the Heaven’s Secret Pavilion.

"Take care, Daoist Friend Lin," Ye Xu said with a knowing smile.

By merging Lin Qianmo’s memories with intel on the Place of Origin, Ye Xu also sensed peculiarities—hidden secrets and an indefinable strangeness.

"Regardless, I must go to the Place of Origin," declared the Reincarnation Ancient God.

That world was born from the Origin Dao of Reincarnation. As one forged from the Innate Reincarnation Dao, inheriting the Ninth Young Master’s legacy mattered less than seizing the Dao fruit—the key to instant transcendence.

The temptation was overwhelming.

"Master of the Pavilion, we bid farewell," the trio saluted Ye Xu and vanished.

"The battle against the Heavens claimed lives like Yuanzu and Heaven’s Chosen—the Golden List of the Unparalleled Rankings is but empty parchment now."

"With six universes now interconnected, it’s time to forge a new Golden List of the Unparalleled Rankings, update the divine weapons list, and include the Qing Xuan plane."

"The beauty list warrants revision too."

A single universe felt monotonous.

By crafting rankings encompassing the Qing Xuan plane and Pangu universe—eight great universes total—Immortal Emperors crossing into Pangu’s realm would grasp Heaven’s Secret Pavilion’s supremacy immediately.

After all, appearing unannounced on an unfamiliar list would compel any individual to investigate its origins.

Yet practicality mattered more.

Ye Xu constantly needed money.

Mad Daoist’s favor demanded tangible returns, not mere acknowledgment.

"System, can Heaven’s Secret Pavilion’s power transmit messages to listed individuals across multiple universes?"

[Heaven’s Secret Pavilion’s power currently reigns supreme over every lower plane universe.]

[But sealed Cosmic Passages require unsealing. The Pavilion achieves this, though the Host must pay extra.]

Ye Xu’s expression darkened.

"So you imply… the six Cosmic Passages are already open."

"No additional cost should apply."

"Communication remains feasible, correct?"

"Yes."

"The cost for compiling these lists—it couldn’t be much higher, could it?"

This was Ye Xu’s greatest concern.

After all, compiling lists covering eight great universes this time would surely come at a different price.

["It will naturally cost a bit more."]

"How much is ‘a bit’?" Ye Xu’s heart skipped a beat. Hearing that phrase, he instinctively thought of "hundreds of millions more." Cheated one time too many, he’d become downright paranoid.

["Details for the Simplified Versions of the eight great universes’ Golden List of the Unparalleled Rankings, divine weapons list, and beauty list have been transmitted to the host’s consciousness."]

Ye Xu smiled.

The system had learned his temperament well—it hadn’t even consulted him before delivering the simplified versions.

The next second.

Three distinct streams of information were systematically organized and transmitted into Ye Xu’s mind.

The Simplified Version Golden List of the Unparalleled Rankings required five hundred billion heavenly secrets points.

The Simplified Version divine weapons list demanded three hundred billion heavenly secrets points.

The Simplified Version beauty list cost three hundred billion heavenly secrets points (Note: Rankings on the beauty list consider comprehensive cultivation strength, innate appearance, and may partially overlap with the Golden List of the Unparalleled Rankings).

"So, it seems making the beauty list also requires sufficient strength."

Ye Xu’s gaze shifted faintly.

By this measure, the Poison Emperor naturally wouldn’t be listed.

["Spend 1.1 trillion heavenly secrets points immediately to compile the Golden List of the Unparalleled Rankings, divine weapons list, and beauty list?"]

"Tsssk…"

Just hearing the price made Ye Xu feel his flesh ache.

1.1 trillion heavenly secrets points equaled selling one-third of a method of transcendence.

"Nothing ventured, nothing gained."

The Mad Daoist had practically served him the feast; he absolutely had to eat it.

Gritting his teeth, Ye Xu declared, "Compile them immediately!"

Ding!

["Congratulations, host. Having spent five hundred billion heavenly secrets points, the Golden List of the Unparalleled Rankings has been successfully compiled."]

["List content is as follows…"]

1. Li Ruoyu (Pangu universe): Perfected Immortal Emperor, Ancient Heavenly Emperor of the Primordial Heavenly Court, wields the Great Dao of Time, Great Dao of Space, Great Dao of Tai Chi, and holds the number one fierce weapon.

2. Yi Daoist (Zixiao plane): Perfected Immortal Emperor.

3. Martial Emperor Lingxiao (Cangyue universe): Perfected Immortal Emperor.

4. Mu Fanyin (Qing Xuan plane): Perfected Immortal Emperor.

5. Chaos Immortal Emperor (Yuxu plane): Perfected Immortal Emperor.

6. Qin Emperor (Cangming Universe): Immortal Emperor Perfection.

7. Sword Master (Qingyuan Plane): Immortal Emperor Perfection.

8. Immortal Daoist (Bahuang Plane): Immortal Emperor Perfection.

9. Reincarnation Ancient God (Pangu Universe): Immortal Emperor Perfection.

10. Lin Qianmo (Pangu Universe): Late-stage Immortal Emperor.

"Surely, it was still Li Ruoyu in first place," Ye Xu thought to himself.

Li Ruoyu had obtained the Innate Dao Seed and refined the Ziwei Spirit Root to forge an Innate Dao Body. Although it could not compare to his original body, it greatly enhanced Li Ruoyu’s combat power.

Moreover, the last time Li Ruoyu had entered the Heaven’s Secret Pavilion, Ye Xu already knew that Li Ruoyu was preparing to sever the three bodies.

Severing the three bodies to achieve transcendence was divided into three steps.

Severing the past body, severing the present body, and severing the future body; each time a body was severed, one’s cultivation level would fall by one realm, until it reached the end of the Great Dao.

At that time, it was the true breaking and rebuilding.

The past, present, and future became one and only existence.

It was equivalent to cutting away the time imprints from the River of Time, erasing one’s presence within it.

After unifying the three bodies, one could personally evolve the Great Dao World, directly reaching for the origin.

At that point, one could attain transcendence.

However, during the process of severing the three bodies, as one’s strength declined, one not only had to deal with inner calamities but also external ones, making it exceptionally difficult.

This method was also something Ye Xu had learned from Lin Qianmo’s memories.

"No wonder the so-called creation of the Tianyuan allows participation just by cultivating to the end of the Great Dao," Ye Xu’s heart stirred slightly.

Perhaps this meant that cultivators at the end of the Great Dao already had the qualification to transcend.

But in the lower realm universes, because there was no corresponding Origin Dao, attempting to transcend was incredibly difficult.

Therefore, alternative paths were created, initiating the cultivation method of the Three Yuan Proof.

But all of this was just Ye Xu’s speculation based on Lin Qianmo’s memories.

Ye Xu calmed his mind.

These matters had nothing to do with him.

He had just spent five hundred billion heavenly secrets points and needed to earn them back quickly.

"Let’s set the price at five hundred million Star Yuan," Ye Xu chuckled.

"When this Golden List of the Unparalleled Rankings comes out, the Heavenly Emperor will probably curse me in his heart,"

"To make money, I have no choice but to wrong you a little."

Last time it was the Heavenly Prince, this time it was the Heavenly Emperor.

Being exceptional might have been acceptable.

But these were all old monsters at the Immortal Emperor pinnacle; who would allow an unfamiliar face to dominate them?

"Heaven’s Secret Pavilion, release the Golden List of the Unparalleled Rankings!"

Boom!

As soon as the thought emerged, the Golden List of the Unparalleled Rankings flew out of Heaven’s Secret Pavilion. The grand celestial music boomed mightily, reverberating throughout the Pangu universe.

"Today, Heaven’s Secret Pavilion has recompiled the Golden List of the Unparalleled Rankings, incorporating all eight great universes."

"The list still accommodates one hundred peerless powerhouses."

"To observe the Golden List of the Unparalleled Rankings, an entry fee of five hundred million Star Yuan is required!"

Uproar!

The Pangu universe shook.

Countless experts raced toward the Yuan Realm.

A figure appeared in Linglong City, revealing Li Ruoyu.

His aura appeared slightly weaker than during his last arrival at Heaven’s Secret Pavilion; clearly, this was simply his Innate Dao Body.

His true self naturally pursued the strongest Transcendence Method.

"Master of Heaven’s Secret Pavilion!"

When Li Ruoyu saw the Golden List of the Unparalleled Rankings and noticed his position as number one on the Golden List, his face instantly darkened.

This was tantamount to putting him under fire.

It should be noted that his true self was enduring the tribulation of severing the three bodies and was far from his peak strength. If he encountered an alien universe powerhouse, especially one listed among the peerless powerhouses of the Golden List of the Unparalleled Rankings, his Innate Dao Body would be completely unable to handle it.

At that moment, Li Ruoyu wanted to curse his fortune.

"Congratulations, Daoist friend Heavenly Emperor, on becoming number one on the Golden List of the Unparalleled Rankings."

Daoist Qing Xuan and others arrived one after another.

Lightly scanning the Golden List of the Unparalleled Rankings with the Supreme Lord Card, they instantly knew.

"How did you all arrive so quickly?" Li Ruoyu frowned.

"We too heard the voice of the master of Heaven’s Secret Pavilion."

Dragon Emperor of Lei Ze chuckled.

"What a grand gesture."

Li Ruoyu sneered coldly, "This Golden List of the Unparalleled Rankings encompasses all the peerless powerhouses from the eight great universes. Under the heavens, only Heaven’s Secret Pavilion possesses such boldness."

"Hahaha…"

Dragon Emperor of Lei Ze laughed maliciously, "Daoist friend Heavenly Emperor, you are truly formidable—you outlived the human ancestor, endured the death of the emperor, and finally ascended to the throne as number one on the Golden List."

"It’s a pity it is lonely at the top," remarked Immortal Emperor Xuanji.

Their words were filled with schadenfreude.

They hadn’t forgotten Li Ruoyu’s backstabbing during the battle against the Heavens.

Naturally, kicking someone when they were down was easy.

Still, they didn’t dare speak too harshly.

Perhaps one day in the future, there might be a chance to join forces and attack an alien universe together.