Following the earlier rankings, the subsequent ones showcased techniques belonging to various Saints. While all were renowned figures, the listed techniques were not necessarily the most formidable, with some being so obscure that many had never heard of them. This wasn't due to deliberate secrecy but rather because Saints, having reached their lofty realms, rarely engaged in combat, let alone used their most powerful abilities.
The Saints' extraordinary strength and unparalleled mastery of divine techniques meant that even without a ranking list, uncovering such abilities would have been immensely difficult for ordinary individuals. Now, through the Golden List, viewers had the rare chance to witness a vast array of known and unknown supernatural techniques. Even those deeply hidden were laid bare and ranked, providing a clear sense of their relative might. Get full chapters from n0velfire.net
This ranking, however, was dominated by Saints and Quasi-Saints, with few from lower realms making an appearance. Many onlookers could only marvel at the immense strength of these supreme beings. Apart from the Saints, the list also featured veteran Quasi-Saints—stalwarts from the earliest chaotic eras of the Primordial World. Although they lacked the opportunities to ascend to sainthood, their survival and rise to the Quasi-Saint level in such tumultuous times already attested to their immense power. Their unique techniques were hallmarks of their unparalleled prowess.
When the ranking reached the 11th place, a revelation stunned everyone:
[Ranked 11th on the Technique List: Mending the Heavens Technique. User: Nuwa.]
The Mending the Heavens Technique was universally known across the Primordial World. Its fame rivaled that of Pangu's creation of the heavens and the earth. Nuwa's act of repairing the heavens saved countless beings across the Three Realms, earning her boundless merit.
This monumental deed allowed Nuwa to create the Mending the Heavens Technique, but its unique nature meant it could only be used under specific circumstances. Without a breach in the heavens, there was no occasion for its use. Since the first time Nuwa employed this technique, it had remained dormant, sealed in a sense.
Executing the technique required the rare Five-Colored Stones, which were nearly depleted during Nuwa's first attempt. Finding such materials was exceptionally challenging. Moreover, the stones required meticulous refinement, as they were a product of Nuwa's careful crafting rather than naturally occurring resources.
[Erlang Shen: The Mending the Heavens Technique—this is undoubtedly the most renowned technique in the Primordial World!]
Erlang Shen spoke with profound admiration. Even hearing the tale of Nuwa mending the heavens evoked awe-inspiring imagery.
[Sun Wukong: What a pity I wasn't there to witness it! How magnificent it must have been!]
Sun Wukong was deeply intrigued by the technique and wished he could see it firsthand. However, the technique could only be used in dire circumstances, leaving him with nothing but imagination.
The viewers were united in their reverence for Nuwa. Without her mending the heavens, most of them would not exist today. At the time, only Nuwa possessed the capability to undertake such a monumental task. Even other Saints were powerless in the face of such calamity.
Repairing the heavens was no trivial matter. The process demanded absolute perfection; a single mistake could spell failure. Although Nuwa wasn't the strongest Saint, the unparalleled ingenuity of this technique placed her above others in certain respects. The Mending the Heavens Technique, while not particularly destructive nor beneficial to Nuwa's cultivation, addressed a need that no one else could fulfill. Its singularity underscored the vast chasm between Nuwa and her peers.
Because the technique had only been used once and was unlikely to be used again, it could not be passed down. Nuwa kept it, hoping it might serve a purpose in the future. However, no one wished for its reappearance, as it would signal another catastrophic breach in the heavens—a dire event for the Three Realms.
Nevertheless, the publication of this ranking embarrassed the Wu Tribe. Nuwa's actions not only mended the heavens but also salvaged their reputation. The calamity stemmed from the clash between Gonggong and Zhurong, two of the Twelve Ancestors of Wu, whose battle toppled Buzhou Mountain and tore a massive hole in the heavens. The resulting chaos wreaked havoc across the Primordial World, endangering countless lives.
Despite their formidable strength, the Twelve Ancestors of Wu lacked the power to rectify their mistake. The Saints, too, struggled to devise a solution. The incident became an opportunity for immense merit, as anyone who saved the Primordial beings would gain boundless virtue. Nuwa ultimately stepped forward, averting disaster.
Although Gonggong and Zhurong eventually perished, the incident elevated Nuwa's renown to unprecedented heights. Her successful mending of the heavens earned her gratitude from all living beings, far surpassing the impact of her ascension to sainthood.