Chapter 4062: The Standard of the Supreme Prodigy

Wang Changsheng chatted with the other Golden Immortal cultivators. He asked Shangguan Yiming about the Nine-Star Immortal Realm, and Shangguan Yiming briefly recounted his experiences.

"By the way, I once saw Solar Immortal Qi at an auction in the Nine-Star Immortal Realm, but it was bought by someone else," Shangguan Yiming said.

Cao Yuanxing gave a wry smile and said, "I guess it wasn't meant for me. I've searched everywhere for Solar Immortal Qi but haven't come across any."

"That's not surprising. I'm still searching everywhere for Golden Lotus Immortal Fruit! And some are looking for the Dao artifact, the Qiankun Pagoda! Opportunities are rare and cannot be forced. It's not easy to acquire the cultivation resources you need. Sometimes, relatives or fellow disciples can help gather what you require; other times, you have to exchange with fellow cultivators or buy at an auction," Ye Guangting said.

"Indeed! I've heard that Solar Immortal Qi is an extremely yang and powerful substance, not easy to refine. Someone once tried to cultivate a secret technique using Solar Immortal Qi, but an accident occurred during the process, leading to their death and dissipation of their cultivation. However, Fellow Daoist Cao is a top-tier True Spirit, so refining Solar Immortal Qi shouldn't be an issue for you," Luo Yilei said.

Top-tier True Spirits offer many advantages. Besides being able to withstand low-grade immortal artifacts and cultivate powerful high-level secret techniques, their True Spirit physique can save a cultivator's life, provide some assistance during tribulation, and their innate divine abilities are not to be underestimated. This is one reason why many immortals aspire to become top-tier True Spirits.

"Naturally, for a top-tier True Spirit, withstanding nine three-colored immortal lightning bolts isn't a major issue, something ordinary immortals wouldn't dare attempt. However, the lightning tribulation for a Golden Immortal advancing to a Grand Unity Golden Immortal is very powerful; even a top-tier True Spirit wouldn't dare confront it directly. Perhaps a peak True Spirit might be able to withstand it," Daoist Tianhuo said, taking a sip of spirit wine.

"That depends on the cultivator undergoing tribulation! The power of the lightning tribulation differs significantly between minor attainment and major attainment in Golden Immortal laws. If a Golden Immortal cultivator grasps a Supreme Law, the lightning tribulation's power will certainly be even greater," Cang Feng said.

Shangguan Yiming nodded and said, "That's true. Mastering a Supreme Law makes the lightning tribulation many times stronger than for an ordinary immortal; it's also a test from the Heavenly Dao! Back when I was traveling in the Nine-Star Immortal Realm, I encountered a Grand Unity Golden Immortal cultivator who had mastered a Supreme Law attempting to advance to a Grand Luo Golden Immortal. He was directly obliterated by the lightning tribulation. He was undergoing tribulation in the wilderness, so he was most likely a rogue cultivator."

"A Grand Unity Golden Immortal cultivator who has mastered a Supreme Law! How strong was the lightning tribulation?" Cao Yuanxing asked with great curiosity.

The Golden Immortals and many True Immortal cultivators present all looked towards Shangguan Yiming. Not to mention Golden Immortals, even Grand Unity Golden Immortals who had mastered a Supreme Law were exceedingly rare. As a result, many immortals had no idea how powerful the lightning tribulation was for an immortal who had mastered a Supreme Law.

"I'm not entirely clear either. We were stopped by his clone on the periphery and only saw the final lightning tribulation. Speaking of which, the lightning tribulation for an immortal who has mastered a Supreme Law is very different from that of an ordinary immortal. The last lightning tribulation actually transformed into the appearance of a Heavenly Prodigy and attacked the cultivator undergoing tribulation," Shangguan Yiming slowly explained.

Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan were well aware of this. "Transformed into a Heavenly Prodigy? Didn't it usually take the form of a demonic beast? What's the difference? Does Fellow Daoist Shangguan know that Heavenly Prodigy?" Luo Yilei asked curiously.

"Its power is much greater. Do you know Fairy Ziwei?" Shangguan Yiming hinted cryptically.

Wang Changsheng nodded and said, "I've heard of her. When she was a Golden Immortal, this senior cultivated her laws to major attainment and was also proficient in talisman techniques. After advancing to Grand Unity Golden Immortal, she single-handedly killed an eight-colored Chaos Beast of the Grand Unity Golden Immortal stage."

"I remember this senior hasn't appeared for tens of millions of years. I heard she perished during the Immortal Fall Tribulation, though there are also rumors she went to other immortal realms, or even that she died in the Qiankun Ruins." Throughout history, many masters have emerged in the Immortal Realm, and the deeds of the most outstanding ones are widely circulated. Even after their deaths and the dissipation of their cultivation, their legends persist in the Immortal Realm.

"The lightning tribulation incarnation I saw was Fairy Ziwei. I've spoken with fellow daoists from the Nine-Star Immortal Realm, and I heard that Heavenly Prodigy Supremes who die under lightning tribulations will transform into the tribulation itself, testing new Heavenly Prodigy Supremes. So, Fairy Ziwei must have already perished and her cultivation dissipated," Shangguan Yiming explained.

"Heavenly Prodigy Supreme! Fellow Daoist Shangguan, how are Heavenly Prodigy Supremes classified? Is it by popular recognition, or by the Heavenly Dao?" Wang Changsheng asked, his face full of curiosity, as he had never understood this concept.

"It should be by the Heavenly Dao's recognition! Their strength is evident, so the general public can't help but acknowledge it. For True Immortal cultivators, opening five apertures and achieving minor attainment in ordinary or special laws makes one a Heavenly Prodigy, while minor attainment in a Supreme Law makes one a Supreme. For Golden Immortal cultivators, opening seven apertures and achieving major attainment in ordinary or special laws makes one a Heavenly Prodigy, and major attainment in a Supreme Law makes one a Supreme. I'm not clear about higher realms, but one thing is certain: the number of opened apertures must reach the maximum for their respective realm; this is a fundamental condition," Shangguan Yiming said solemnly.

"Minor attainment in True Immortal laws, major attainment in Golden Immortal laws—that's incredibly difficult!" Daoist Tianhuo said, frowning.

"That's why they are Heavenly Prodigy Supremes! They can achieve what others cannot," Cao Yuanxing said with a smile.

"Heavenly Prodigies are still somewhat common; there are quite a few in the Beihai Immortal Realm. But Supremes are truly rare; I haven't heard of any, though perhaps my cultivation is too low to access higher circles," Shangguan Yiming said.

"So, Fellow Daoist Shangguan, did you encounter any other Supremes in the Nine-Star Immortal Realm?" Wang Ruyan asked curiously.

"No, I've encountered several Heavenly Prodigies, but as for Supremes, I've only heard of them; I haven't met any in person. One thing is certain: the Nine-Star Immortal Realm is truly brimming with masters. Some lucky individuals even catch a Grand Luo Golden Immortal giving a sermon, which helps them resolve bottlenecks or achieve enlightenment." Shangguan Yiming's face was full of envy.

"A Grand Luo Golden Immortal giving a sermon! That's incredibly good luck," Luo Yilei exclaimed in surprise.

"It's not easy to go to the Nine-Star Immortal Realm either. Chaos Beasts and evil cultivators are not to be underestimated. Some have encountered Chaos Beasts at the Grand Unity Golden Immortal stage. The Nine-Star Immortal Realm is extremely vast, comprising not only one hundred and eight sea regions but also multiple continents and numerous dangerous lands," Shangguan Yiming said.

While Wang Changsheng and the other Golden Immortal cultivators chatted, Ye Haitang and five others engaged in sparring.

Ye Haitang took third place. She didn't use her trump cards, nor did the other True Immortal cultivators, as it was merely a sparring match, not a fight to the death.

Over two hours later, the banquet concluded, and most of the guests departed.

Ye Xuanji wanted Wang Changsheng and the others to stay longer, as it was rare for them to visit.

"Fairy Ye, we have some matters to attend to in the Skyfire Sea Region. Perhaps next time!" Wang Changsheng politely declined.

"Very well! Then I won't press you to stay," Ye Xuanji did not insist.

After leaving Flowing Cloud Island, Shangguan Yiming conjured a colossal, golden, shimmering ship. The ship had a golden bird's wing on each side, and its overall shape resembled a gigantic golden bird.

On the golden ship was a magnificent seventy-two-story golden pavilion, lavishly decorated.

Shangguan Yiming and his companions boarded the ship one after another, followed by Wang Changsheng and his group.

"Set sail, return to the Skyfire Sea Region."