LIGHTNOVELWORLD Chapter 372: Chapter 294: An Expected Failure!
Chapter 294: An Expected Failure!
The saints could see it clearly, and Ancestor Minghe himself could see it too. Although he was already bordering on madness, he understood well that once he achieved sainthood, his power would become immensely strong, and the power bestowed by the Blood River would likewise amplify.
For Ancestor Minghe, the boost in strength from these two ranking rewards was not the most important factor; rather, it was his overwhelming desire to reach the realm of sainthood. This longing represented his inner ambition for maximizing his power. Only by truly becoming a saint would he be able to avoid feeling threatened by the other saints.
[Ancestor Minghe: Didn't you all say I couldn't become a saint? Today, I'll show you whether that's true or not. After all, you never know until you try!]
[Manjushri Bodhisattva: He dares to try with a mere one percent chance. This time, I fear the odds really aren't in his favor!]
[Xuanyuan: The reward was his own choice and has nothing to do with anyone else. Ultimately, he will bear the outcome, while we're just here to watch—why would we get involved?]
[Guangchengzi: The Golden Essence Dao Fruit couldn't make me a saint. If the Chaos Blue Fruit can allow Minghe to achieve sainthood, then it simply means the gap between us is immense; I'd have to admit he's better than me!]
Guangchengzi felt a sense of hidden delight within. Ancestor Minghe had just mocked and belittled him, and since Guangchengzi had recently tried to break through to sainthood, he knew where the challenges lay. He had no faith that Minghe could reach success with just a one percent chance. Naturally, he planned to mock Minghe thoroughly once he failed.
Ancestor Minghe had made all necessary preparations, fully confident in his abilities. If he didn't have at least this much confidence, he wouldn't have chosen the first reward. He quickly selected the first reward and went in search of a safe, secluded spot for his breakthrough attempt.
The Chaos Blue Fruit contained layers of chaotic energy, though it couldn't compare to the powers within previous treasures. However, it did hold within it faint traces of a unique power—the chance to achieve sainthood.
The sky-blue fruit was swallowed in a single gulp by Ancestor Minghe. Once it entered his stomach, it transformed into a cool energy that permeated his body. The enormous surge of power stunned him momentarily as it coursed through his body, washing over his flesh again and again. Thankfully, his body was strong enough to endure the relentless waves, allowing him to stabilize.
This treasure's power was only beginning. The fruit's strange energy amplified his mind and soul, connecting him to a force within the Heavenly Dao. He felt a sense of enlightenment, yet just as he sought to go further, the sensation abruptly ceased.
Frustrated, Ancestor Minghe realized that with just a bit more time, he might have comprehended the mysteries of sainthood and achieved his breakthrough. But time was too limited; he simply couldn't delve any deeper.
Angry as he was, Ancestor Minghe had no choice but to contain his frustration, as the remaining energy still hadn't dissipated. He clung to the lingering power, hoping to achieve a breakthrough. However, his goal was still too distant; even with his utmost effort, he couldn't bridge the gap. As the Chaos Blue Fruit's energy faded entirely, he could only lower his head in disappointment.
Disillusionment. Doubt. The disparity.
These thoughts intertwined in his heart, and only then did he calm down and understand the impulsiveness of his choice. But it was too late—the decision had been made and couldn't be reversed.
Of course, Ancestor Minghe did not walk away empty-handed. The residual energy enhanced his physical body, albeit slightly. However, physical strength was never his main concern. Even if his body grew stronger, it was of little use to him since his Blood River served as his true body. As long as the Blood River remained, he could not die. The physical body's strength was of minimal significance, and Ancestor Minghe couldn't care less. However, he still hadn't achieved his breakthrough, and sainthood remained a chasm he could not cross.
Alone in his cave, Ancestor Minghe sighed and murmured, "Ah! In the end, I still fell short. This treasure really wasn't worth much, and that tiny chance was simply impossible to grasp!"
After a brief period, his mindset shifted greatly, now filled with regret. He understood that a mere one percent chance was worthless to him, offering no assistance in his breakthrough. While he had anticipated such an outcome, he didn't believe it would truly occur. Yet, the result he dreaded most had still come to pass.
Although he could bear it, his heart was still consumed by grief and regret. He had lost a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to attain sainthood.
He had already reached his peak. If he had something else to increase his odds, perhaps he would have succeeded. But he only had that one Chaos Blue Fruit, so his chances were zero. Mere boosts to his physical body or mana held no allure for him. If there were another reward in the future, only treasures like Fiendish Blood Energy would interest him.
After some contemplation, he returned to the livestream and informed the others. He did so simply to satisfy their curiosity, knowing full well that he had failed and had braced himself for the ridicule.
Although he hadn't yet announced it, others would find out sooner or later. Achieving sainthood would have caused a tremendous phenomenon, and since none appeared, it was clear he hadn't succeeded. Ancestor Minghe had anticipated this outcome long ago and wasn't the least bit afraid, revealing it plainly.
[Ancestor Minghe: I failed. It turns out sainthood is an unattainable goal; I may have been too hasty, but it's too late for regrets now!]
[Ancestor Minghe: If I had approached things more cautiously, I wouldn't be in this situation. Clearly, the second reward was the better choice, yet I couldn't restrain myself from picking the first!]