Grand Pure One Laozi

People are truly worlds apart!

"Heh, next time for sure."

"Next time for sure!"

The Six Sages offered perfunctory replies and then quickly departed.

They simply couldn't handle it anymore.

How many times had they been urged? Even a plow ox needed rest!

Did Saints not need to cultivate?

They had only enjoyed a few years of leisure, and they didn't want to get busy again so soon.

Lu Changsheng watched the Six Sages disappear into the spatial portal, unconcerned, and leisurely stepped into the passage with his hands behind his back.

He was bringing the Phoenix clan back to Wuji Heaven.

His vast divine sense spread out, observing the grand spectacle of world creation unfolding outside.

A deeper smile graced his face.

It was wonderful!

The entire Primordial World was helping him deplete his Merit. At this rate, it shouldn't be long before his Merit was exhausted!

A thousand years passed like a fleeting moment.

Kong Xuan had been diligently guarding Wuji Heaven, managing the Phoenix clan and various affairs of Wuji Heaven.

Occasionally, he also had to venture out to create new realms and accumulate Merit to aid his cultivation.

This period of cultivation brought him an unprecedented sense of ease and contentment.

For the first time, he experienced how effortless and pleasant cultivation could be.

One day, a majestic aura erupted from a mountain peak in Wuji Heaven, and the pressure of a Quasi-Saint shot straight into the nine heavens.

Myriad Dao patterns swirled like fireflies, and golden lotuses of law bloomed in succession, stretching for ten thousand miles without end.

Brilliant golden light illuminated all the heavens and myriad worlds, phantom images of the river of time flickered on the surface, and countless profound Dao rhymes surfaced and sank in the shimmering waves.

Kong Xuan suddenly opened his eyes, a sharp glint flashing within them, his body surging with Dao rhymes.

He couldn't hide his joy as he calculated with his fingers—in the thousand years since he had settled in Wuji Heaven, he had reached the mid-stage Quasi-Saint realm in just three thousand years.

At this rate of progress, he would soon catch up to the Great Master, wouldn't he?

With this thought, he teleported to the palace in Wuji Heaven.

As soon as he stepped through the palace doors, he excitedly reported, "Great Master! Disciple only took three thousand years to break through..."

His voice abruptly stopped.

He saw Lu Changsheng leisurely savoring a spiritual fruit, a half-eaten Innate spiritual fruit still radiating a precious glow.

The surrounding Three Thousand Laws naturally intertwined, and the profound sounds of the Great Dao evoked renewal in all phenomena, with colorful clouds drifting and flowing with the rhythm.

Kong Xuan stood frozen on the spot.

How could the Great Master, a Saint, advance in cultivation faster than a Quasi-Saint?

"Hmm? Broke through to the first heaven of the Saint Realm in just over a thousand years?"

Lu Changsheng casually wiped the fruit juice from the corner of his lips, "I haven't even seriously cultivated yet."

Kong Xuan lowered his head in silence.

He had cultivated diligently for three thousand years to reach the mid-stage Quasi-Saint realm, and now his thousand-year-old Dao heart rippled.

Just as the Great Master took a step into the second heaven of Primordial Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm.

Lu Changsheng looked up at Kong Xuan, "What were you going to say just now?"

Kong Xuan waved his hands repeatedly, "Nothing, nothing, I didn't say anything!"

"Congratulations on breaking through, Great Master! Your divine abilities are peerless, and your majesty is unmatched!"

Lu Changsheng pondered for a moment and didn't probe further, only saying, "Call Shenmu, it's time to go out."

"A thousand years have passed, it's time to hand out rewards."

Kong Xuan responded and immediately went to notify Ancestor Shenmu, who was traveling with him.

Ancestor Shenmu, upon hearing that rewards were to be distributed, eagerly rushed over.

The two then respectfully followed behind Lu Changsheng.

In the Primordial World, Lu Changsheng took a step, and a spatial portal appeared between heaven and earth.

A vast and profound power permeated the nine heavens.

As he appeared, the Three Thousand Laws intertwined and revolved around him, and the sounds of the Great Dao echoed incessantly. All who heard it saw myriad phenomena arise in the void, and billions of colorful clouds descended from the horizon.

But the most eye-catching sight was the nine hundred and ninety-nine layers of the Golden Wheel of Merit behind him, and the boundless golden light of Merit, illuminating all the heavens and myriad worlds!

Nine Golden Dragons of Merit coiled and leaped beneath him, while the golden wheel behind him bloomed layer by layer, and a sea of golden clouds stretched for hundreds of millions of miles.

The entire Primordial World was filled with extraordinary phenomena, a brilliant spectacle between heaven and earth.

All living beings were drawn to the golden radiance filling the sky, their eyes wide with astonishment.

To use a Golden Dragon of Merit as a mount, its golden clouds almost obscuring the sky of the Primordial World—such grandeur could only belong to Immortal Venerable Changsheng!

Lu Changsheng's eyes gleamed with golden light, his presence majestic. His voice resonated throughout the universe:

"The thousand-year period has arrived. The rankings will now be announced—"

"For the Great Thousand World's creation, the first place goes to Sect Master Tongtian!"

The declaration shook the Primordial World, its echoes lingering.

In Biyou Palace, Sect Master Tongtian wore a smile.

As expected, this first place was ultimately his.

For this first place, he had led all the disciples of the Intercepting Sect, even deploying the Myriad Immortals Formation, and had poured in countless efforts.

The time for harvest had finally come!

Ten million Merit!

The reward for first place was an astonishing ten million Merit!

Primordial and Laozi, along with the other Saints, shook their heads.

It was completely hopeless!

As expected, it still wasn't enough!

This Tongtian fellow was truly going too far. Wasn't it just because he had more disciples?

He even brought out the Myriad Immortals Formation. To obtain ten million Merit, he actually went to such lengths.

He had completely disregarded the dignity of a Saint.

Yet, for some reason, seeing this scene, they felt a touch of envy in their hearts.

That was ten million Merit!

Enough to advance their cultivation further.

"Alas, we didn't manage to get first place."

Jieyin and Zhunti were on the verge of tears.

They had also mobilized the entire West to open up a world, but they lacked a formation as massive as the Myriad Immortals Formation.

They couldn't gather the strength of so many people.

They were no match for the Intercepting Sect at all!

Lu Changsheng continued, "Saints who did not obtain first place need not be too disheartened. I have also prepared consolation prizes."

Hearing about consolation prizes, the Saints felt slightly better.

But surely, these consolation prizes were only for the top three, right?

Thinking of this, Laozi's expression turned ashen.

Nuwa's expression was also not good.

Good heavens!

Among the Saints, they two had the fewest disciples.

Compared to the others, they were at a significant disadvantage!

"Second place goes to Grand Pure One Laozi, with eight million Merit!"

"Third place goes to Primordial Heavenly Lord, with seven million Merit!"

"From fourth to ninth place, each person receives five million Merit!"

Lu Changsheng waved his hand, and tens of millions more Merit were directly distributed.

All the Saints were stunned by such a grand gesture.

What?!

After all, there were only nine Saints in the world!

Now that all the Saints had received Merit rewards, what was the point of this ranking?

Wasn't this just giving them Merit for free?!

This kind of operation left the Saints somewhat bewildered.

However, Kunpeng and the other two wore expressions of "as expected."

They had known for a long time that the Great Master would definitely not let them work for nothing.

See? The Merit had practically delivered itself.

The Great Master was truly looking out for them!

Sniffle! They were so touched!

Lu Changsheng had no intention of explaining and continued to distribute Merit.

"First place in the Middle Thousand Worlds, Eastern Emperor Taiyi!"

Thirty-three Heavens.

Heavenly Court.

Eastern Emperor Taiyi burst into laughter.

"Hahahaha!"

"After so many years of hard work, the first place is finally mine!"

He was overjoyed. He had barely stopped for the past few years.

He had been diligently cultivating in the Middle Thousand Worlds.

The time for harvest had finally arrived!

This glory belonged to their Demon Clan.

Those brutes from the Witch Clan couldn't compete at all.

Hmph, a bunch of losers!

"Eastern Emperor Taiyi, five million Merit!"

"Houtu ranks second, three million Merit!"

"Ancestor Ming He ranks third, two million Merit!"

"Fourth place to three thousandth place, each receives one million Merit!"

"Three thousand and first place to five thousandth place, each receives five hundred thousand Merit!"

Boom!

The entire world seemed to ignite.

Everyone's faces were filled with astonishment.

Immortal Venerable Changsheng's arrangement was simply shocking!

There were no more than five thousand Quasi-Saints in the Primordial World, and many of them had only recently advanced after the world's changes.

Yet, everyone received a Merit reward?

Was this meant to encourage everyone?

It was practically a way of gifting Merit!

The Six Sages were also a bit stunned. It turned out they weren't the only ones receiving such treatment.

Was the intention to spread Merit to every living being in the Primordial World?

Could there be more to come?

Lu Changsheng continued to announce the rewards for the Minor Worlds.

Similar to the Great Thousand Worlds and Middle Thousand Worlds, one hundred thousand Grand Unity Golden Immortals each received five hundred thousand Merit.

Below Grand Unity Golden Immortal, there were tens of millions of cultivators, each receiving one hundred thousand Merit!

When Lu Changsheng's voice fell.

The entire Primordial World fell into dead silence.

The beings in the world had only one thought: their minds had completely collapsed!

Was this really a competition?

Stop pretending!

They had seen through it. Immortal Venerable Changsheng clearly just wanted to give away Merit!

How much Merit would this cost!

The Six Sages were bewildered. After a brief calculation, their bodies swayed even more.

Above the Nine Heavens of the Primordial World.

Seeing Lu Changsheng bestow such a massive amount of Merit with a wave of his hand.

The Six Sages felt a pain that made it difficult to breathe.

If it was meant as encouragement, encouraging up to the Quasi-Saint level was already sufficient.

Why give fifty thousand Merit to each Grand Unity Golden Immortal as well?

This was simply too extravagant!

They had never seen anyone so wasteful.

Not to mention the cultivators below Grand Unity Golden Immortal. Although they received little Merit individually, their sheer numbers were astronomical!

"With this one wave, ten billion and one hundred million Merit have been spent!"

Laozi murmured softly.

Tongtian looked dazed. "That much Merit should be enough for me to attempt to break through to Primordial Limitless Grand Unity Golden Immortal."

The other Saints heard him clearly, their expressions shifting, their faces twitching.

That's right!

So much Merit!

A full ten billion and one hundred million!

If such a massive amount of Merit were given to them, the Saints, they might even be able to attempt to break through to a higher realm!

But Lu Changsheng had just waved his hand and given it all away!

What was even harder to accept was that after giving away so much Merit, he still looked completely unfazed.

Just how much Merit do you have?!

Prodigal son!

The number one prodigal son in the Primordial World!

When it comes to extravagance, it's still Lu Changsheng!

This is simply too crazy, too insane!

After Lu Changsheng finished his announcement, he asked with a smile, "Everyone, wasn't I very generous?"

"Although many didn't make it to the top ranks, at least everyone gets a prize, a consolation prize!"

All beings in heaven and earth heard this and were filled with admiration, giving him a thumbs-up.

They had seen extravagant people before, but someone who was extravagant to this extent was truly unprecedented!

If Lu Changsheng claimed to be the second most extravagant person in the Primordial World, no one would dare claim to be the first!

Lu Changsheng pondered in his heart, almost unable to suppress a laugh.

By giving away so much Merit at once, he had taken another big step closer to his ultimate goal!

"Ding!"

"Protest! Protest! Host, you are too cunning! How could you do this!"

The System let out a dissatisfied voice.

Lu Changsheng explained with an innocent look:

"This doesn't violate any rules. I asked you about it before. And I said I would give prizes according to rank, but I didn't specify up to which rank."