NOVEL NEXT Chapter 370: Chapter 292: The Opportunity to Become a Saint!
Chapter 292: The Opportunity to Become a Saint!
This reward caught Ancestor Minghe entirely off guard. He had thought that items of this caliber would only appear among the top-ranking rewards. Given his relatively low ranking, he never expected to come across such a high-level treasure with ease.
Although surprising, this unexpected reward delighted Ancestor Minghe greatly. He had long coveted such a chance, though all previous opportunities had been claimed by others, making it impossible for him to obtain one. Despite being prepared to pay a high price, he hadn't succeeded in acquiring it. Even Yuanshi Tianzun had ignored him. Dejected, Ancestor Minghe now saw his long-desired prize before him.
Naturally, he was thrilled. However, he noticed that the probability of achieving sainthood with this item was extremely low—only one percent. Even the treasure used by Guangchengzi offered a ten percent chance. The difference between the two items was significant; if Guangchengzi had failed with a ten percent chance, then Ancestor Minghe's odds with a mere one percent were still extremely slim.
Ancestor Minghe believed that his strength and foundation surpassed Guangchengzi's, but the minimal odds left him feeling uneasy. Choosing this item would mean pushing for a breakthrough; however, if he failed, the result would be unfortunate. Using the item to increase his magical power would not be possible, as all its power would be dedicated solely to his breakthrough attempt.
Once the attempt was made, regardless of success, any remaining power wouldn't be converted into usable magical energy but would only reinforce his physical body. Guangchengzi had experienced this himself: his Golden Dao Fruit, capable of enhancing a Saint's power, was used in a failed breakthrough attempt. Instead of augmenting his magical power, it ended up enhancing his physical body.
This was the only choice available, and Minghe had no need for additional physical or magical power, having already achieved the peak of his current level. Further growth would be of limited benefit and would barely enhance his strength. His sole desire was to break through from Quasi-Saint to Saint.
Achieving sainthood was an immense challenge, and he knew he had to be prepared for failure. If he failed, he would lose his most valuable reward. Hence, he needed to make a well-considered choice, planning for an outcome he could accept—even if it meant failure.
Ancestor Minghe was not in a rush, as he still awaited another reward. In the meantime, those who saw the prize were as astonished as he had been, sharing similar thoughts and wondering how such a treasure could appear at this point.
[Di Jun]: It seems the Golden List knows precisely what you desire, Ancestor Minghe, but the chances of achieving sainthood with these rewards are pitifully low, especially given your low ranking!
Though envious of this reward, Di Jun quickly accepted the fact, given the mere one percent chance of success. Regardless of Ancestor Minghe's confidence, it was impossible to rely solely on this reward to break through to Saint. If sainthood were that simple to attain, it would devalue its meaning.
The gap between Saint and Quasi-Saint was like the divide between heaven and earth. A small treasure with a tiny probability couldn't bridge that chasm. Guangchengzi, after all, hadn't touched the Saint level even with a higher probability treasure. Only Grandmaster Xuandu, with a top-ten reward, barely managed to become a Saint.
However, Grandmaster Xuandu was undoubtedly the weakest among the Saints, as all previous Saints had possessed exceptionally powerful treasures and skills. They were the top echelon of the Primordial World, blessed with supreme opportunities and talent, making Grandmaster Xuandu incomparable to them. His sole advantage was having an extraordinary master; without Laozi's Saint Ascension Pill, he would have had no chance of becoming a Saint.
Without an additional resource to assist him, Ancestor Minghe would likely end up in a situation similar to Guangchengzi's. Di Jun foresaw this and felt disappointed, as he himself was brought back to life by his son Luya after dying in the Lich War. Without his original treasures, he was left with only his physical strength and abilities.
Had the list been published earlier, he might have had a chance to make it onto it. But now, with this list, he was fated to miss out on all rewards. Di Jun could only watch enviously as others received prizes one by one. Each powerful treasure could have immensely benefited him, yet they were all beyond his reach.
[Haotian Jade Emperor]: Ancestor Minghe, haven't you always claimed that you could break through if given a single chance? Well, here it is. The Golden List knows you well. Now we'll see if you truly possess the power to make the breakthrough and become a Saint!
[Tathagata]: If he indeed has the power he claims, he'll eventually become a Saint, even without this treasure. The pursuit of other opportunities is merely a means to guarantee his success.
[Sun Wukong]: But honestly, this reward is rather weak. A one percent chance is minuscule. With odds that low, it's practically impossible to break through!
Haotian Jade Emperor, Tathagata, and other Quasi-Saint powerhouses doubted Ancestor Minghe's ability to break through. Even Sun Wukong thought the opportunity was beyond his grasp.
Yet, these remarks struck a nerve with Ancestor Minghe. Having waited so long for this sliver of opportunity, he couldn't tolerate others casting doubt on his ability to seize it, so he grew furious.
[Ancestor Minghe]: You are all envious and jealous, belittling me because you fear I'll succeed in becoming a Saint. Once I ascend, rest assured that every slight you've shown me will have its due consequence!
[Fuxi]: Don't be too agitated, Minghe. They're simply expressing their opinions, nothing more. Should you succeed, the vast difference in realms will ensure none of them dare to speak ill of you.