LIGHTNOVELWORLD Chapter 369: Chapter 291: Tongtian Jiaozhu's Decision Once Again!
Chapter 291: Tongtian Jiaozhu's Decision Once Again!
How could Sun Wukong not be furious? He'd once stirred up a great commotion in the Heavenly Palace, only to be subdued and trapped under the Five Elements Mountain by the old man, Tathagata. Even after escaping, he was quickly recaptured and pressed beneath the mountain again. Now, Sun Wukong had no chance of escape—the new Five Elements Mountain was unbearably heavy, crushing him down with no opportunity to make even the slightest movement.
[Kong Xuan]: "This sealing technique is clearly far more secure than the previous artifact. Even if it's difficult to learn, grasping just a fraction would be enough to handle the upcoming situations!"
[Manjushri Bodhisattva]: "This sealing technique is indeed rare. It's our good fortune to see a new sealing technique appear on the Golden List!"
Sealing techniques are already extremely rare, and for a reason: they can only be effectively used by a powerful person against a weaker opponent. If two people of equal strength attempt it, there's a high likelihood that the seal could be broken. As a result, even the few sealing techniques that have been passed down are rarely mastered, and success isn't guaranteed.
[Li Jing]: "Tongtian Jiaozhu is immensely powerful. This sealing technique is merely decorative to him, without any real impact on his strength. If it were me, I'd have chosen the Void Wind Cup. At least it's an innate spirit treasure, and its usefulness wouldn't be negligible!"
As a Saint, Tongtian Jiaozhu ranks among the most powerful in all of the Primordial World. For him, defeating anyone who isn't a Saint wouldn't take more than a few rounds. Although the Art of Ten Thousand Prisons seems impressive, for Tongtian Jiaozhu, it's purely an embellishment. Anyone he wishes to subdue can be crushed directly without the need for a sealing technique.
However, Tongtian Jiaozhu thought differently. The Void Wind Cup would be of no use to him—he doesn't need another innate spirit treasure to boost his power. Furthermore, the Cup seems somewhat peculiar, and its potential remains unclear. If he chose it, it might turn out to be completely useless in his hands.
After a short moment of thought, Tongtian Jiaozhu made his choice.
[Tongtian Jiaozhu]: "I choose the Art of Ten Thousand Prisons!"
His decision surprised everyone, as the Art of Ten Thousand Prisons was only a sealing technique. It doesn't enhance strength nor provide any combat power. People thought a battle-minded person like Tongtian Jiaozhu would never choose it, yet he defied expectations and selected the technique everyone thought unlikely.
[Sun Wukong]: "Why choose the Art of Ten Thousand Prisons? Who in their right mind would provoke Tongtian Jiaozhu! With his strength, he could slap them dead in one go. Why go through the hassle of sealing someone? Why act as disgustingly as that old man Tathagata!"
[Tathagata]: "You reckless monkey, what nonsense are you spouting again? Have you forgotten your current predicament, unable to move from under the Five Elements Mountain? Keep talking, and it'll get worse for you!"
Sun Wukong had no patience for Tathagata, but since he was currently trapped under the Five Elements Mountain and unable to resist Tathagata's strength, he could only endure for the time being.
[Taiyi Zhenren]: "Perhaps this reflects Tongtian Jiaozhu's perspective as a Saint. There must be a reason, even if we outsiders can't comprehend it."
[Guanyin Bodhisattva]: "That's likely. We, with our meager power, cannot possibly guess a Saint's true intentions. The Art of Ten Thousand Prisons must have its own unique use for Tongtian Jiaozhu."
[Shennong]: "Maybe Tongtian Jiaozhu needs to seal someone he finds disagreeable but doesn't wish to kill. This would give them time to learn their lesson."
[Bull Demon King]: "It surely wouldn't be someone like me. If Tongtian Jiaozhu wanted to deal with me, a single finger would be enough; he wouldn't go through the trouble of using a sealing technique!"
In truth, Tongtian Jiaozhu hadn't given it much thought; he simply felt the Void Wind Cup wouldn't suit him. The treasures he already possessed were far more precious than the Cup. Anything he might throw into the Cup would outvalue the Cup itself.
Though others couldn't understand, they accepted the decision—it was, after all, a Saint's choice. Although they were left guessing, they found no real explanation for why Tongtian Jiaozhu chose something so unexpected.
The reward for the twenty-fourth place went by, and the Wood Spirit Pearl didn't appear, signaling that subsequent rewards would also remain absent. This, in turn, affirmed that Tongtian Jiaozhu had not made the wrong choice. The Five Spirit Pearls were indeed a trap; had he chosen them, he'd be regretting it by now.
Now, the next reward was for the twenty-fifth place, held by Ancestor Minghe. This was a highly anticipated ranking, as he had been boasting for a while, and most people didn't hold him in high regard. Although powerful, Minghe's actions and attitude did little to endear him to others.
Minghe believed he was the strongest beneath the Saints and showed little respect for other mighty beings, considering them beneath him. He thought he was on the verge of becoming a Saint, needing only one crucial opportunity, but his luck had consistently failed him.
Though most disliked Minghe, his reward drew significant attention, as this was his first on the list.
[Weapon List, Rank 25 Reward: Chaos Blue Fruit – Ancestor Minghe]
[This fruit grows deep within the Primordial World and is extremely hard to find. Consuming it enhances power at the Quasi-Saint level and offers a 1% chance to ascend to Sainthood.]