Chapter 4596: The Spirit's Extra Reward (Gone for Today)

Hao Yang Immortal Venerable possessed a cultivation at the Grand Perfection stage of the Grand Luo Golden Immortal realm, had opened nine apertures, and wielded top-grade immortal artifacts infused with Primordial Spirit Treasures; however, he had only cultivated an immortal physique.

Heavenly Dragon Immortal Lord's power was too immense, so Hao Yang Immortal Venerable settled for challenging the third-ranked participant. Even then, he couldn't defeat them and was severely wounded. Had it not been for the protection of the Qiankun Pagoda, he would likely have been annihilated.

"Daoist Xu, whom did you challenge to end up in such a state?" asked Myriad Beast Immortal Lord.

"I can't recall who this person is," said Hao Yang Immortal Venerable, a look of regret on his face. "I only know she cultivated a top-tier immortal physique, mastered the law of space, opened ten apertures, and could even fuse laws. She most likely originates from a Dao Ancestor-level force."

He had frequently sparred with Grand Luo Golden Immortals, engaged in life-and-death battles, and even slain Nine-Colored Chaos Beasts at the Grand Luo Golden Immortal stage. He had believed his own strength was immense, but it wasn't until he fought against a supreme being within the Qiankun Pagoda that he truly understood the meaning of "there's always someone stronger."

"Opening ten apertures, fusing laws," Myriad Beast Immortal Lord muttered, a frown on his face.

Few secret methods existed for opening ten apertures, and most were held by Dao Ancestor-level powers. Despite its long history, the Myriad Beast Palace did not possess such a method.

The Qiankun Pagoda glowed, and Liu Qian flew out, her face pale and her aura weak, appearing to be injured.

"Junior Sister Liu, you couldn't defeat a Heavenly Pride?" Myriad Beast Immortal Lord asked, surprised.

Liu Qian shook her head and sighed, "Even the lower-ranked Heavenly Pride individuals possess exceptionally formidable strength."

The Heavenly Pride she challenged had cultivated an immortal physique and wielded multiple top-grade immortal artifacts infused with Primordial Spirit Treasures. Although Liu Qian held her ground for some time, she ultimately lost.

Most of the fifty Heavenly Pride Supremes had cultivated immortal physiques, while a few had achieved top-tier immortal physiques. Some, like the Grand Luo Golden Immortals who were half-human and half-artifact, could even withstand top-grade immortal artifacts directly.

Liu Qian's gaze swept across the crowd, as if searching for someone. She furrowed her brow and sent a private message to Jiang Bin: "Where is Immortal Lord Tai Hao?"

"He has entered the Qiankun Pagoda," Jiang Bin replied via private message.

Liu Qian nodded. If she couldn't defeat a Heavenly Pride, she assumed Wang Changsheng wouldn't fare much better.

The Qiankun Twin Flowers emerged from the Yiyan Hall, their faces pale and their complexions looking somewhat poor. They had each defeated a Heavenly Pride, earning a chance at resurrection, but also sustaining minor injuries. They knew their limits, challenging only lower-ranked Heavenly Pride individuals. Had they faced higher-ranked ones, their injuries would have been far from minor.

"After all these years, has no one managed to defeat the first-ranked individual?" asked Jolly Dao Ancestor, an interested expression on his face.

"The first-ranked individual is from the True Dragon Clan," Yuan Feng explained. "They master the Dao technique 'Steel Bones and Iron Tendons,' have cultivated a top-tier immortal physique, opened ten apertures, can fuse laws, possess a complete set of top-grade immortal artifacts, and also master the law of time, making them virtually invincible."

Any immortal entering the Qiankun Pagoda would not remember the names or Daoist titles of the Heavenly Pride Supremes within, only details regarding their divine abilities, laws, immortal artifacts, spirit beasts, and so on.

The first-ranked individual was incredibly formidable, having dominated the rankings for many years. Their mastery of the law of time allowed them to slow down an enemy's actions or even reverse time. Trying to counter the law of time with Dao techniques? The opponent also knew Dao techniques.

"Daoist Qian, has your eldest disciple not arrived?" Yuan Feng asked curiously.

"He went out on business and hasn't returned yet," Jolly Dao Ancestor replied, puzzled. "What about your Heavenly Phoenix Clan's core members? Have they not come either?"

"They also went out on business and haven't returned," Yuan Feng explained. "Even if they were here, it would be difficult to defeat the first-ranked individual. Back then, even Qiankun Dao Ancestor, in his late Grand Luo Golden Immortal stage, challenged the first-ranked individual but failed."

The Ancestral Dragon Clan once fought one against three, severely injuring one Dao Ancestor and wounding another. The Grand Luo Golden Immortal from the True Dragon Clan holds the top spot in the Qiankun Pagoda, and so far, no one has managed to defeat them.

"Daoist Zhang's disciples and grand-disciples are not weak in strength," said Jolly Dao Ancestor. "Perhaps they have a way to defeat the first-ranked."

"If only it were that easy," Kunlun Dao Ancestor's voice rang out. "Leaving aside other factors, with that set of top-grade immortal artifacts infused with Primordial Spirit Treasures and mastery over the law of time, other Grand Luo Golden Immortals can't even get close to this person, let alone the fact that they've also cultivated a top-tier immortal physique and mastered Dao techniques." As he finished speaking, he flew out from Kunlun Immortal Island and appeared high in the sky.

"Daoist Zhang, I thought you were busy creating a second fundamental law!" Jolly Dao Ancestor joked. "Even with three Dao artifacts appearing here, you didn't show your face."

"I wish it were that easy to create a second fundamental law," Kunlun Dao Ancestor sighed, his gaze fixed on the Qiankun Pagoda.

Immortal Lord Yu Lei flew out from the Qiankun Pagoda, his aura weak, a finger-thick blood hole in his left shoulder, and his face pale.

"This disciple is incompetent!" Immortal Lord Yu Lei declared, his face flushed with shame.

He had challenged the fifth-ranked individual but was utterly defeated. His opponent had cultivated a top-tier immortal physique, possessed top-grade immortal artifacts infused with Primordial Spirit Treasures, and mastered the law of karma.

"Did you challenge the first-ranked?" Kunlun Dao Ancestor asked.

"The fifth-ranked!" Immortal Lord Yu Lei replied.

All his attacks were blocked by the opponent's use of the law of karma; he couldn't do anything to them. Furthermore, the opponent also mastered Dao techniques, displaying extraordinary strength. Immortal Lord Yu Lei held his ground for a while but ultimately lost.

"Rest well!" Kunlun Dao Ancestor instructed, then flew into the Yiyan Hall.

As time passed, immortals were successively teleported out of the Qiankun Pagoda. Most were defeated, a small number managed to defeat Heavenly Pride individuals of the same cultivation realm, and only a very few could defeat Supremes of their realm. The immortals who managed to defeat Heavenly Pride or Supremes were mostly injured, and their wounds were not light. Some immediately consumed immortal pills to heal, while others simply left the area.

Over an hour later, Kunlun Dao Ancestor flew out from the Yiyan Hall, a joyful expression on his face. He had used purified crystal cores to purchase a large quantity of cultivation resources from Yan Yinuo, which could help cultivate more masters and enhance their strength. He had also wanted to buy immortal pills and elixirs for breaking through to the Dao Ancestor realm, but Yan Yinuo had requested crystal cores from Dao Ancestor-level Chaos Beasts or pure ten-colored crystal cores, which Kunlun Dao Ancestor simply could not provide.

"Judging by the time, the three Dao artifacts should be leaving soon, right?" Yuan Feng said, noting that most of the immortals who had challenged the trials had already emerged.

"Almost," said Jolly Dao Ancestor. "All the Grand Luo Golden Immortals should be out by now, right?"

"Immortal Lord Tai Hao hasn't come out yet; he's been in for over an hour," someone reminded them.

"Immortal Lord Tai Hao!" Kunlun Dao Ancestor exclaimed, an interested expression on his face.

Liu Qian and Myriad Beast Immortal Lord frowned deeply, as this was not good news.

"He couldn't have been killed by a Heavenly Pride Supreme, could he?" Liu Qian said.

"No! The Qiankun Pagoda is a Dao artifact and has the power to prevent such a thing," said Jolly Dao Ancestor, an interested expression on his face. "Whom is he fighting? A battle lasting this long without a clear victor?"

Inside the Qiankun Pagoda, Wang Changsheng was battling Heavenly Dragon Immortal Lord, his face slightly pale. He couldn't kill Heavenly Dragon Immortal Lord, and Heavenly Dragon Immortal Lord likewise couldn't overcome Wang Changsheng.

Wang Changsheng, having mastered the law of karma, could resist law-based attacks and even sever the karmic ties between Heavenly Dragon Immortal Lord and his vital immortal artifacts. The karmic connection between the three golden flying knives and Heavenly Dragon Immortal Lord was broken. To Heavenly Dragon Immortal Lord, those three golden flying knives held no relation to him; he didn't recognize them and had forgotten their very existence. Such was the terrifying power of the law of karma.

Karmic ties exist between immortal artifacts, spirit beasts, Dao companions, and even family members. If these ties are severed, one forgets the connection and loses control, and reconnecting them is an exceedingly difficult feat.

"Enough, stop fighting," the artifact spirit's voice rang out. "If you continue, neither of you will be able to determine a victor. It's truly my first time seeing someone master two supreme laws." As it finished speaking, the artifact spirit appeared.

"Not fighting anymore? What does that mean?" Wang Changsheng said. "You can't just let me fight for nothing, can you?"

"Let's call it a draw!" the artifact spirit said. "You may choose one item as a reward, and another as an additional reward for mastering two supreme laws. In short, you can choose three items."

"Alright! We'll call it a draw then," Wang Changsheng agreed.

Rows of tall shelves suddenly appeared, displaying a variety of items. Wang Changsheng walked towards the shelves, his gaze sweeping over the items displayed. There were many valuable items, all useful for Grand Luo Golden Immortals: fourth-tier immortal pills, fourth-tier immortal wine, fourth-tier immortal formations, fourth-tier immortal talismans, and more.