Chapter 1997 - 852: Caged Bird and Support

Chapter 1997: Chapter 852: Caged Bird and Support

Those who successfully comprehend two Tao Rules can freely choose three rewards from all the previously announced reward catalogs, without any restrictions.

Those who successfully comprehend one Tao Rule can freely choose one reward from all the previously announced reward catalogs, also without any restrictions." Emperor Dongxuan announced.

The crowd of candidates thanked him, but Xu Jin was pensive.

When selecting rewards, naturally the most precious Class A rewards come to mind, but the quantity...

He Moyu only comprehended one additional Time Dao Rule compared to others, but the rewards and points are several times more for the one Tao Rule.

It seems the Emperor places great emphasis on the Power of Time.

Due to the time constraints, after much reconsideration, Xu Jin still chose an innate treasure material of the Five Elements.

Although urgently in need of the Thousand-year-old Purple Yuan Bodhi Branch, the branch is only expensive.

Comparatively, innate treasure materials are still more valuable, especially when Xu Jin nourishes it to upgrade as Chaos Elemental Materials; its value will certainly skyrocket.

Among the seventeen rewarded individuals, including He Moyu, everyone chose an innate treasure material of the Five Elements.

This shows the abundance of the Emperor.

For the Emperor, who controls several Great Worlds, dozens of Middle Worlds, and tens of thousands of Small Worlds, the reserve of innate treasure materials is quite plentiful.

"Alright, the third round of rewards has been distributed, now I shall speak to you about the final rewards for those who qualify for the Imperial Palace Saint Heir selection," Emperor Dongxuan’s voice sounded again.

"These final qualifying rewards are related to the final selection of the Saint Heir of the Imperial Palace.

But what I must say is, the selection round is a real battle, an actual battle!

In previous rounds of the Imperial Palace Saint Heir selections, the lowest death rate was twenty-five percent, and the highest was fifty-five percent.

So, if you fear death, you may leave early, to avoid wasting the wealth and cultivation resources I bestow.

Do not feel shame.

Within life and death lies great terror!

If you leave now, you can still serve me in the Star Realm.

But those lacking the courage to face life and death often die fastest in the Star Ruins.

Leave now, I will not blame you.

But once entered into the Star Ruins, anyone who dare speak of retreat shall be executed!"

The word ’execute’ resonated, an image of a decapitation inexplicably appeared in everyone’s minds, including Xu Jin.

Some remained unafraid, others became pale, and some cried out in shock, while others collapsed to the ground.

Emperor Dongxuan looked with an impassive face at this scene, and after a moment, not a single person withdrew.

"Good."

"No one withdrew! Now I will announce another matter, because last Imperial Palace Saint Heir election had a death rate as high as fifty-five percent, leading to a good number of final heirs elected.

Thus, this election’s selection round will have a special increase of a hundred participants.

The top four hundred can enter the Star Ruins for the final selection.

If there are withdrawals, replacements will follow." Emperor Dongxuan announced.

These words made those ranking after three hundred rejoice with excitement.

Someone like Li Qingchen, with excitement flooding to his cheeks.

This, to him, was akin to a lifeline in a crisis.

But two keywords flashed through Xu Jin’s mind: Star Ruins, and the previous fifty-five percent death rate!

Fifty-five percent, such a death rate is quite frightening.

"Since the reward for rankings in the first three rounds has already been distributed; I will not issue rewards based on ranking anymore.

Next, all participants in the selection will receive the same rewards.

This is the greatest support before the battle that I offer you.

All candidates, regardless of rank, can choose one item from the previously announced Class A rewards, except for innate treasure materials, and can select three items from the Class B and C catalogs to enhance their combat power."

Upon hearing this, the candidates cheered, and the sounds of mountains resounded with gratitude endlessly.

In the void, Emperor Dongxuan’s figure silently dissipated.

After several breaths, the voice of Qian Yan True Monarch resounded, "All of you selection participants, quickly decide on your rewards.

Because the selection involves actual combat, the Emperor has specifically given you a month so that you have ample time to convert the rewards you received into power.

After a month, all must appear promptly in the Tongxuan Imperial Palace.

Those who fail to arrive will be seen as deserters! Family punishment will ensue!"

Qian Yan True Monarch’s last two sentences were filled with killing intent, but most people were immersed in the joy of selecting rewards without taking notice of this.

Far away, True Monarch Tianzhang watched the numerous qualifiers from Dongxuan Star Realm, and his gaze eventually settled on Su Xuan, furrowing his brows tightly.

Not qualifying as the Imperial Palace Saint Heir brings anxiety.

Qualifying brings even more anxiety.

In earlier years, the death rate for the selection rounds of the Imperial Palace Saint Heir was acceptable, typically not exceeding thirty percent.

But recent years see the death rate rising increasingly.

Now Su Xuan has qualified, and True Monarch Tianzhang is even more anxious.

Although it is Su Xuan’s obligation as offspring of a True Monarch family, as an elder, he can support the younger generation a bit more, desiring to exert more effort.

Su Xuan’s ranking and power are decent, and he promises rapid future growth.

The stronger the prowess, the higher the chances of survival.

Yet even in previous selection rounds, the top ten suffered deaths.

Especially the top hundred.

After pondering, True Monarch Tianzhang’s gaze suddenly fell on Xu Jin.

The strength of Xu Jin is formidable, needless to say.

His performance on Xuanxin Mountain was astonishing to all.

Judging from points performance, Xu Jin passed seventeen peaks, possibly even reaching eighteen, possessing the combat power to slay a Three Tribulation True Monarch.

Though the Star Spirit True Monarch’s strength within Xuanxin Mountain is about one-tenth weaker than a real True Monarch expert, this is strong enough.

But this is merely most people’s observations and judgments.

As True Monarch Tianzhang had focused on the score changes of Su Xuan and Xu Jin from the very beginning until the end, he noticed something different.

At first, Xu Jin consistently earned twenty points in his scoring, but suddenly it turned into ten points, continuing as ten repeatedly.

The time spent was also between sixty breaths and eighty breaths.

Very stable, very consistent.

Others such as He Moyu, Xiang Yan, Ling Fei, and others, saw increases from twenty points to fifteen, then to ten points.

With time ranging from thirty breaths, forty breaths, sixty breaths, eighty breaths, a hundred breaths, a hundred fifty breaths, constantly increasing.

With the eyes of True Monarch Tianzhang, he believed Xu Jin potentially retained his strength strategically.

This aligns perfectly with Xu Jin’s typical behavior and style.

For instance, in the battle on Dongxuan Island, Xu Jin reserved his battle achievements.

Looking at this, Xu Jin’s final achievements potentially reached twenty-one peaks, or even twenty-three peaks.

That is to say, Xu Jin possesses the combat power to contend against two Four Tribulation True Monarchs or even Five Tribulation True Monarchs.

This prowess is undeniably overpowering among the candidates.

Such power ensures a certain degree of self-preservation even within the Star Ruins.

The Star Ruins is out of reach, but upon discovering the possibility, one must make more preparations.

Strive to secure more opportunities for Su Xuan.

Recalling the characteristic of rewards chosen by Xu Jin earlier, True Monarch Tianzhang suddenly has a plan, immediately transmitting to Su Xuan.

Receiving the Divine Soul Transmission from his grandfather, Su Xuan appeared unmoved, but surprise flickered in his eyes.

"Grandfather, is this really necessary?" Su Xuan replied back in surprise via transmission.

"Xuan’er, do you think your grandfather would harm you?"

"Absolutely not!" Su Xuan was certain of this.

"Previously, I asked you to call Xu Jin your Uncle. You were unwilling, but what about now?" True Monarch Tianzhang asked again.

"I feel it is worth it, I’m now willing from the heart!"

"Then do as I say; doing so will only benefit you, not harm you! As for the rewards now, anything you need, I have replacements here, unnecessary to care." True Monarch Tianzhang transmitted.

After two breaths of silence, Su Xuan offered a definitive reply, "Grandfather, I understand what to do."

"Yes, you must do this for me to have the chance to speak up, otherwise even speaking won’t help." True Monarch Tianzhang said.

Elsewhere, Xu Jin just selected his needed four rewards, with Class A rewards; without innate treasure materials, naturally choosing the Thousand-year-old Purple Yuan Bodhi Branch.

This was what Xu Jin urgently needed and lacked the most.

Three Class B rewards, entirely Star Ruins Primordial Sand.

After just sending out his selections with the Tongxuan Order, suddenly in his mind reverberated Su Xuan’s Divine Soul Transmission.

The content of the transmission left Xu Jin completely surprised.