The Primordial Liquid being awarded as the first-place prize indicates that it is an exceedingly rare and precious treasure. Such an extraordinary item is unprecedented in the Primordial World. If it were to appear, it would undoubtedly incite fierce competition among all beings.
However, precisely because of its rarity, it is fitting to be distributed as a reward from the Golden List, further reflecting the power of the list itself. The release of this reward has already evoked immense envy among the Saints, surpassing the allure of previous treasures that merely enhanced the physical body.
The amplifications brought by the Primordial Liquid are extraordinary. Everyone understands the significance of being ranked first—prizes associated with this position are always exceptional. This is why such an item, if obtained, could elevate a Saint's strength to an entirely new level.
Even for a "regular" Saint like Lord Tongtian, consuming the Primordial Liquid could potentially elevate his physical body to the realm of a Heavenly Path Saint. This enormous leap is almost inconceivable to ordinary beings. Fınd the newest release on novel★fire.net
It's no wonder this has become the ultimate goal of many Saints. However, such high-tier rewards are exclusive to the first rank. Saints in lower ranks are often content with simply receiving decent rewards.
[Yuanshi Tianzun]: "A treasure of this kind has never been heard of in the Primordial World. In my memory, there is no record of the Primordial Liquid. I wonder where the Golden List procured such a treasure to use as a reward!"
[Nuwa]: "The rarity of such treasures reflects the unparalleled power of this list. The items it presents are becoming increasingly scarce, to the extent that even we Saints are unfamiliar with them. One wonders which remote corner of the Primordial World could yield such precious treasures!"
[Jieyin Bodhisattva]: "Just discovering such a treasure is already impressive. The key point is that the Golden List distributes them as rewards without reservation, leaving us Saints baffled!"
Even Ancestor Hongjun, who gained numerous treasures from Fenbaoyan in the past—ranging from innate supreme treasures to innate spirit items—had only distributed half of them and kept a significant portion for himself. These treasures were all immensely powerful.
However, the Golden List operates differently. Every reward it releases is rare and potent, a phenomenon seldom seen in the Primordial World. No one willingly gives away their treasures, not even the strongest in the realm. Yet the Golden List does so seemingly without reason.
Saints find it incomprehensible. For them, these treasures are invaluable and barely sufficient even when hoarded. How could anyone willingly part with them? The Golden List doesn't appear to be a heavenly or divine entity capable of directly extracting treasures from the Primordial World.
Some speculate that the Golden List might be a manifestation of the Primordial World itself, able to gather all treasures within the realm to compile rankings and distribute them as rewards. Yet even this theory seems far-fetched and fails to reveal the truth.
[Ancestor Hongjun]: "Treasures like these are likely abundant within the Golden List. Across its three rankings, each reward has been shocking. It appears the Golden List's depth is far greater than we ever imagined!"
Despite his unparalleled strength in the Primordial World—having merged with the Heavenly Dao and ascended above all beings—Ancestor Hongjun now felt small. The Golden List's revelations were already beyond his reach. Its rare treasures were unattainable by any means, and its power rendered even the Heavenly Dao powerless.
[Haotian Jade Emperor]: "If even Ancestor Hongjun says so, then the Golden List's foundations must be beyond our comprehension!"
As the former servant of Ancestor Hongjun, the Haotian Jade Emperor was more aware than most of Hongjun's power, knowledge, and depth. If even he admitted inferiority, it meant the Golden List was entirely out of reach.
Without unparalleled strength, anyone possessing such treasures would inevitably face unending assaults from the strongest beings. Yet the Golden List stood unchallenged in the Primordial World, issuing rankings and distributing rewards. This alone testified to its might, which deterred all opposition—even from Saints and Ancestor Hongjun himself.
For the weaker beings, it became clear that the Golden List had surpassed everything in the Primordial World.
Meanwhile, Ye Tian's repeated first-place rankings, alongside his domination of other top positions, seemed to signal to everyone that he was now the foremost figure in the Primordial World. Ancestor Hongjun, by contrast, was steadily losing relevance.
[Sun Wukong]: "What a pity! This ranking seems better than the last two, yet I didn't make it onto the list. I've lost a golden opportunity to enhance my strength!"
[Queen Mother of the West]: "The rewards aren't fixed. You've seen this before. Even if you did make it onto the list, the results might not differ much from the previous ones!"
The Queen Mother of the West directly exposed Sun Wukong's thoughts. However, having endured similar discussions many times, Sun Wukong had long since developed an exceptionally thick skin and paid no attention to her remarks.
[Guanyin Bodhisattva]: "This ranking is far harder than the previous ones. These spells can be learned repeatedly, and one person can teach them to others, unlike physical enhancements, which only benefit the individual ranked."
[Taiyi Zhenren]: "The key issue is that for these spells, only one individual per spell can make the ranking. Aside from Saints who rely on their profound arts, there are few others capable of achieving such heights. Many strong individuals owe their techniques to their Saint teachers!"
Being a disciple of a Saint ensures access to their teachings and guidance, smoothing the path of cultivation and avoiding numerous pitfalls. Yet this particular ranking offered no leeway for disciples. No matter how advanced their training in a Saint's techniques, they were ineligible for the list since others had already mastered and elevated those spells.
Only those of great strength and independent capability could secure a position on this ranking.