LIGHTNOVELWORLD Chapter 371: Chapter 293: The Second Reward!
Chapter 293: The Second Reward!
As they argued, another reward appeared on the rankings list—it was Ancestor Minghe's second reward.
[25th Place on the Weapon List: Reward - Fiendish Blood Energy]
[This item was born from the contaminated blood that remained after Pangu split heaven and earth. Once refined, it allows one to absorb the River of Blood back into one's body!]
This reward was particularly unique. No one in the Primordial World had ever encountered anything like it, not even the Saints. They were all quite curious about it, but after carefully reading the explanation provided by the Golden List, they understood.
This item was extremely specialized, useful only to certain individuals. Even the strongest beings wouldn't find it beneficial unless they were uniquely suited to it. Its potent contaminating force—a remnant of the powerful blood of the Great God Pangu—made it ideal for Ancestor Minghe alone.
In the Primordial World, only he controlled the River of Blood and could harness its power. He had even turned the entire River of Blood into his avatar. Since Fiendish Blood Energy and the River of Blood share the same origin, refining the Fiendish Blood Energy would allow him to merge the River of Blood with his own being.
This was something Ancestor Minghe very much needed. Although he had already turned the entire River of Blood into his avatar, the river was still bound to one location and couldn't be moved. His greatest strength was only accessible within the river's range, deterring even Saints from challenging him on his territory.
Even when a Saint wanted to deal with him, it was a challenging task, mainly because it required destroying the entire River of Blood, a feat not easily achieved. Besides, Ancestor Minghe, though arrogant, didn't dare provoke the Saints, leaving no one interested in taking him on.
However, the limitations of the River of Blood meant that once he was outside of it, his strength would decrease by more than half. This reward, though, was different. If he refined it, he could integrate the entire River of Blood into his body and carry it with him.
This would allow him to tap into his full power at any time, eliminating past constraints. Although he had resolved to choose the first reward initially, this one was almost tailor-made for him.
In fact, it was exclusively made for him. Even a Saint wouldn't be able to use Fiendish Blood Energy. Only he could unleash its full might and potential.
However, the two rewards symbolized two distinct outcomes. The first offered him a slim chance to become a Saint, a transformation that would significantly boost his strength if he succeeded. The second reward guaranteed a substantial improvement within the Quasi-Saint level, allowing him to stay in peak form at all times.
Still, the second reward wouldn't help him reach the breakthrough he longed for most. If he were more rational, he might choose the second reward for the assured enhancement. With the River of Blood freely mobile, he would have nothing to fear in the Primordial World except the Saints.
However, after being questioned by several weaker Quasi-Saints and juniors, Ancestor Minghe found this intolerable. At this moment, he had only one thought: to become a Saint.
Others who saw the second reward also recognized it as a perfect fit for Ancestor Minghe.
[Guanyin Bodhisattva: This item is an excellent weapon for Ancestor Minghe. The River of Blood is both his greatest strength and limitation; without its support, he can't reach his full power. But with this reward, he could always wield his full might!]
[Taiyi Zhenren: Exactly! Once he can move the River of Blood at will, Ancestor Minghe's strength will reach new heights!]
[Luya: However, let's not forget that Ancestor Minghe has always yearned to become a Saint. For him, the first reward is extremely important, but the second reward is also critical. Both are essential, yet he can only choose one. How should he decide?]
[Chiyou: Isn't it obvious? The odds of the first reward are practically a joke. Unless he's lost his mind, he'll definitely choose the second reward!]
[Bull Demon King: A one-in-ten chance might be worth a gamble, but one percent is simply too low. The second reward is custom-made for him. Missing it would be a shame, so how could he not choose it?]
The unanimous choice of others only deepened Ancestor Minghe's dilemma. Yet, as they voiced their opinions, his pride swelled in defiance.
[Ancestor Minghe: I choose the first reward—the Chaos Blue Fruit!]
His declaration shocked everyone.
[Erlang Shen: Why choose the first one? Does he really think he can succeed with just a one-percent chance?]
[Houtu: I think he's on the verge of madness. His desire to break through is so strong that he ignores which reward benefits him more and simply chooses the one that offers a chance to become a Saint!]
[Nezha: Ancestor Minghe is being too extreme!]
[Nuwa: It's not unreasonable. Opportunities to become a Saint are rare in the Primordial World. Even a one-percent chance is still a chance, however slim. It's better than none, and he'll pursue it as long as there's any hope!]
[Sun Wukong: But the second reward would significantly boost his strength, and it's a sure thing. What's the point of the first reward?]
[Zhunti: If he becomes a Saint, he will control the River of Blood far more easily than by absorbing Fiendish Blood Energy. His power would increase enormously—something the River of Blood alone could never achieve, not even if he possessed two Rivers of Blood!]