The Most Shameless Person in the Great Desolation

"Grandmaster! Think about it! If I, your disciple, go out and get bullied, and I can't defeat the other party.

It won't just be my reputation that's tarnished, it will be the reputation of your Orthodox Xuanmen sect, the reputation of Master Taiqing, and even more so, the reputation of you, Dao Ancestor Hongjun!"

Dao Xuan pounded his chest and stamped his feet, tears streaming down his face. His voice was so pathetic, it was as if his cave mansion had just been ransacked.

"As the foremost disciple of the third generation of Xuanmen, I bear the heavy responsibility of spreading your supreme Great Dao throughout the Great Desolation and bringing glory to our lineage!

But I am currently penniless, my cultivation is low, and I don't even have a decent protective magical treasure!"

He suddenly pointed to the Mysterious Gold Law-Breaking Halberd at his waist, which had just been upgraded to top-grade, and said with great distress:

"Look at this! This is what I painstakingly saved up for, scrimped and saved, and it's a treasure that accompanied my birth!

How can this possibly showcase the majesty of Xuanmen?

How can it deter the wicked?

How can it fulfill the glorious mission you, Grandmaster, have entrusted to me?"

"Grandmaster! Please take pity on me!

Grant me a protective magical treasure!

It doesn't need to be too good, just something worthy of my status as the foremost disciple of the third generation of Xuanmen!

I will definitely cultivate diligently, spread the Dao with all my might, and never bring shame upon you or Master!"

Dao Xuan's words were spoken with sincerity (at least on the surface), clear logic (albeit twisted), and a clear objective (to beg for a treasure).

He even repeatedly emphasized the golden signboards of "foremost disciple of the third generation of Xuanmen," "Grandmaster Hongjun," and "Master Taiqing," with every word and sentence conveying a sense of.

The tragic grandeur of "I have shed blood for Xuanmen, I have rendered merit for the Dao Ancestor."

Inside the Purple Heaven Palace, there was dead silence.

All the mighty beings, including Jieyin and Zhunti who had just been pleading, were now staring dumbfounded at Dao Xuan, who was kneeling on the ground and crying even more miserably than they were.

Their expressions seemed to say: This... this fellow... how can he be even more shameless than the two of us from the West?!

I've seen shameless people, but I've never seen anyone this shameless!

This wasn't just groveling; it was practically licking the bottom of the Dao Ancestor's foot until the skin was worn off!

Especially the phrase "foremost disciple of the third generation of Xuanmen," which made everyone's mouths twitch.

A junior at the early stage of Grand Unity Golden Immortal dared to speak so boastfully!

Among the Three Pure Ones, Primordial Heavenly Venerate frowned, a hint of displeasure flashing in his eyes, clearly finding this disciple too frivolous and lacking in decorum.

Sect Master Tongtian watched with great interest, even a playful smile curving his lips, as if he found this junior nephew somewhat amusing.

As for Laozi...

On Laozi's face, which was as calm as an ancient well, a rare blush appeared at this moment!

It wasn't excitement, but embarrassment! Shame!

He felt countless gazes like needles piercing him, as if questioning:

Saint Taiqing, what kind of creature did you take as a disciple?!

Laozi even began to seriously consider whether it was still too late to immediately sever his master-disciple relationship with this disgrace of a disciple.

His lifelong pure reputation was about to be ruined by this wicked disciple!

He had never met such a thick-skinned and shameless person!

It had simply lowered the bar for his understanding of the word "shameless"!

However, Dao Xuan was completely oblivious, or rather, he simply didn't care about the gazes of others.

He remained kneeling there, gazing expectantly at Dao Ancestor Hongjun on the high platform, his eyes filled with the longing of "weak, pitiful, helpless, but capable of eating (wanting a treasure)."

Dao Ancestor Hongjun's indistinct face seemed to tilt slightly, his gaze falling upon Dao Xuan.

That gaze was profound, as if it could see through all illusions and reach the depths of Dao Xuan's Primordial Spirit, even... sweeping over that dormant Chaos Bead.

Dao Xuan's heart tightened violently, and cold sweat instantly soaked his back.

But the Dao Ancestor's gaze did not linger for too long, as if he had merely paused to consider.

A moment later, Dao Ancestor Hongjun's indifferent voice rang out again:

"Your words do have some merit."

Upon hearing this, everyone present was shocked!

Merit?!

Are you, my venerable Dao Ancestor, confused by this fellow's crying?!

Laozi's vision went black, and he almost lost his Dao heart.

Dao Ancestor Hongjun slowly raised his hand, and within his palm, Mysterious Yellow Qi surged violently!

This was not the defensive qi of the Heaven and Earth Mysterious Yellow Exquisite Pagoda, but an supreme sharpness that carried the power of creation and the destruction of all laws!

The Mysterious Yellow Qi condensed, compressed, and finally transformed into a long ruler!

The ruler was entirely Xuanhuang, neither gold nor jade. Countless Great Dao runes flowed endlessly across its body, as if bearing the might and merit of heaven and earth's creation!

A vast, majestic, and terrifying aura that could shatter all things instantly permeated the entire Purple Heaven Palace!

"This is the Heaven and Earth Mysterious Yellow Merit Ruler."

Dao Ancestor Hongjun's voice remained indifferent, yet carried the majesty of settling the universe.

"It was formed from Pangu's half-achieved merit in opening the heavens, and is the first offensive merit-based supreme treasure of the acquired era!"

"The ruler measures heaven and earth, shattering all laws! With merit adorning you, all evil shall not invade!"

"I now bestow this upon you, Dao Xuan."

"I hope you will wield this ruler to protect yourself, bring glory to the Xuanmen, promote the righteous path, and live up to the name of the Xuanmen's third-generation chief disciple."

As the words fell, the Mysterious Yellow Merit Ruler, exuding supreme majesty and a destructive aura, transformed into a stream of light and landed steadily in Dao Xuan's hand!

Buzz!

Upon receiving the Merit Ruler, Dao Xuan felt a boundless, peerless, and extremely yang power surge into his body, merging seamlessly with the magical power of his Taiqing Immortal Art!

Within his Primordial Spirit, the nascent Three Flowers seemed to be nourished, becoming even more condensed and stable! A sense of security and power unlike anything he had ever felt before arose spontaneously!

The first offensive merit-based supreme treasure of the acquired era! Formed from half-achieved merit in opening the heavens!

This... this was simply an earth-shattering opportunity!

It was even more formidable than many Innate Spiritual Treasures!

Dao Xuan was overjoyed and quickly kowtowed, his voice trembling with excitement:

"Disciple Dao Xuan, thanks Ancestor Master for your heavenly grace!

Ancestor Master is merciful!

Your disciple will surely go through fire and water, and not rest until death, to bring glory to the Xuanmen with all his might, and not rest until death!

Ancestor Master, you are my reborn parents, my guiding light, the strongest thigh in the Great Desolation..."

In his excitement, flattery poured out of him like a tidal wave, unending.

Within the Purple Heaven Palace, an eerie silence fell once more.

So quiet you could hear a pin drop.

All the mighty beings, including those who had just scorned, mocked, and thought Dao Xuan utterly shameless, were now dumbfounded!

Scorn? Mockery? Disdain?

All of it vanished!

In its place was envy that was almost tangible, burning with a fiery intensity! And... deep regret!

Especially Jieyin and Zhunti!

The two looked at the Merit Ruler in Dao Xuan's hand, entwined with Mysterious Yellow Qi and exuding a destructive aura.

Then they looked at the Blessing Divine Pestle and Green Lotus Treasure Banner they had just received (though they were also Supreme-grade Innate Spiritual Treasures), and suddenly felt they weren't so appealing anymore!

Why?!

Why was this junior, with his low cultivation and shameless demeanor, able to receive such a precious treasure from the Dao Ancestor?!

The first offensive supreme treasure of the acquired era, formed from half-achieved merit in opening the heavens!

Its power probably rivaled Primordial Supreme Treasures!

Old Ancestor Kunpeng's eyes were so filled with jealousy they were practically bleeding, and he roared in his heart:

"Heaven and earth are unfair! The Dao Ancestor is biased! Such a precious treasure, given to this shameless junior!"

Old Ancestor Minghe's blood energy surged, and he looked at the Merit Ruler with eyes full of greed.

Dijun and Taiyi also had shifting expressions, clearly shocked by the sudden bestowal of such a treasure.

Zhenyuanzi, Hongyun, and the others exchanged glances, disbelief etched on their faces.

As for Grand Pure One Laozi... the blush on his face had faded, replaced by an expression of extreme complexity.

He looked at his disciple kneeling on the ground, holding the Merit Ruler and speaking incoherently with excitement, then at the envious, jealous, and hateful gazes of those around him.

Suddenly, he felt... it seemed... not so embarrassing after all?

Even... a little... proud?

This scoundrel, though a bit shameless, seemed to have truly managed to lick his way to success?

Laozi silently withdrew his thought of severing their master-disciple relationship, his gaze focused on his nose, his nose on his heart, as if nothing had happened.

"Dao Ancestor! Your disciple is also poor!"

"We beg the Dao Ancestor to bestow treasures!"

"Dao Ancestor is merciful! Your disciple is willing to go through fire and water for the Xuanmen!"

"Dao Ancestor! Your disciple is more loyal than that Dao Xuan!"

After a brief moment of silence, the Purple Firmament Palace erupted in chaos!

This time, it wasn't the desperate pleas for Primordial Violet Qi from before, but for magical treasures! For opportunities!

All the powerful beings who hadn't obtained a major treasure, and even some who had gotten a Spiritual Treasure but felt it wasn't good enough, had their eyes turn red!

Plop! Plop! Plop!

More frantic and more unified than before!

A vast expanse of people knelt down, their cries, pleas, and declarations of loyalty deafening, soaring straight into the heavens!

The scene was completely out of control!

Dao Xuan's "success story" was like lighting the fuse of a powder keg, showing everyone the ultimate truth that "the squeaky wheel gets the grease"!

Dao Ancestor Hongjun looked at the scene below, which was noisier and more chaotic than a marketplace. His indistinct features seemed to furrow his brow quite noticeably.

He appeared utterly annoyed by the endless clamor.

"Enough!"

His indifferent voice was like thunder from the nine heavens, instantly suppressing all the noise.

Outside the Purple Firmament Palace, within the chaos, lies a Treasure Distribution Rock.

"The Spiritual Treasures upon it were all refined by me in my leisure time; they are useless to keep."

"You may all go there and take what you can, according to your fate."

With that, Dao Ancestor Hongjun's form completely faded, leaving only the words:

"Fend for yourselves."

Then, he vanished completely, taking the high platform and cushion with him.

The lecture in the Purple Firmament Palace was now officially over!

"Treasure Distribution Rock?!"

"The Dao Ancestor's collection?!"

"Quick, let's go!"

"Opportunity awaits!"

Boom!

Like a dam bursting!

The three thousand guests of Purple Heaven instantly turned into countless streams of light, rushing out of the Purple Heaven Palace gates and towards the depths of the chaos!

Dao Xuan, having obtained the Heaven and Earth Mysterious Yellow Merit Ruler, was overjoyed, but upon hearing the words "Treasure Distribution Rock," his eyes shone with an even more terrifying brilliance!

"Master! Uncle-Master! Let's go!"

He quickly reminded the Three Pure Ones, who were still maintaining their "dignity."

Laozi, Primordial Heavenly Venerate, and Sect Master Tongtian exchanged glances and no longer hesitated. Qingguang enveloped Dao Xuan, and they instantly rushed out of the Purple霄 Palace.

The chaos churned, making it impossible to discern direction.

But ahead, a point of radiant treasure light, filled with the aura of the Dao, shone like a lighthouse in the darkness!

It was the Treasure Distribution Rock!

Behold:

In the depths of the chaos, a colossal rock hung suspended in the air.

Its size was immeasurable, stretching for tens of thousands of miles. Its color was a chaotic gray-white, ancient and vast.

Treasure light shot from the rock into the heavens, and auspicious energy erupted like purple clouds!

Swords, spears, halberds, axes, picks, cauldrons, towers, seals, diagrams, banners, pearls, mirrors... a dazzling array, countless in number!

Treasure light permeated the air, and the aura of the Dao flowed, with the lowest being at the level of a High-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure. Many more exuded the terrifying aura of a Supreme-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure!

"Treasure!"

"Mine!"

"Get lost!"

Countless streams of light instantly descended upon the Treasure Distribution Rock!

The most intense treasure-snatching battle in the history of the Great Desolation erupted instantly!

The Three Pure Ones, Saints, were the most composed, and the most overbearing!

Grand Pure One Laozi was protected by the Heaven and Earth Mysterious Yellow Exquisite Pagoda above his head, its Mysterious Yellow Qi descending, rendering all methods ineffective.

He held the Primordial Supreme Treasure, the Taiji Diagram, in his hand and gently unfurled it!

Hum!

The Taiji Diagram transformed into a golden bridge spanning the Treasure Distribution Rock. The Yin and Yang energies flowed, stabilizing the wind, water, fire, and earth!

Wherever the golden bridge passed, dozens of the most radiant and powerful Spiritual Treasures, whether swords or cauldrons, were seized by an invisible force. Like fish caught in a net, they obediently flew into Laozi's sleeve!

"Senior Brother, your methods are superb!" Primordial Heavenly Venerate exclaimed, the Primordial Supreme Treasure Pangu Banner in his hand rustling.

He shook it violently towards the core area of the Treasure Distribution Rock!

Chii!

The chaotic energy was torn apart! A terrifying chaotic sword energy swept out!

Where the sword energy passed, space was rent asunder. Dozens of Spiritual Treasures were swept up by the sword energy, as if seized by an invisible hand, and instantly fell into Primordial Heavenly Venerate's sleeve!

Seeing this, Sect Master Tongtian's heroic spirit surged even further. He let out a loud laugh, "Hahaha! Witness my technique!"

"Four Swords of Execution! Rise!"

Zheng! Zheng! Zheng! Zheng!

The Four Swords of Execution, Slaughtering Immortal, Trapping Immortal, and Destroying Immortal, rang out in unison, their sky-piercing killing intent churning the chaos!

The formation diagram unfolded, and a terrifying sword formation covering an area of ten thousand miles was instantly set up! Sword energy crisscrossed, evolving infinite killing intent!

Within the range of the sword formation, in the area where the treasure light was densest, over a hundred Spiritual Treasures were drawn in, suppressed, and subdued by the peerless sword energy.

Like a hundred rivers returning to the sea, they were continuously absorbed into the sword formation, finally falling into Sect Master Tongtian's wide sleeves!

The Three Pure Ones made their move, their dominance absolute, instantly dividing nearly half of the essence on the Treasure Distribution Rock!

Empress Nuwa, protected by her Creation energy, unfurled the phantom image of the River Diagram of Mountains and Rivers, sweeping away several Supreme-grade Spiritual Treasures imbued with the dao rhythm of creation.

Jieyin and Zhunti's eyes turned red. The phantom image of the Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree frantically swept across, their golden bodies and Dharma appearances grabbing everywhere, while they shouted, "This treasure is fated to be with my West!"

They managed to snatch quite a few good treasures.

Dijun unfurled the River Chart and Luo Book, evolving the Great Heavenly Stars, and swept away a portion.

Taiyi's Chaos Bell vibrated, freezing space and time, forcefully collecting several items.

Zhenyuanzi unfurled the Earth Book, its heavy earth energy sweeping away a few defensive Spiritual Treasures.

Old Ancestor Hongyun, blessed with profound fortune, also obtained two decent items.

Old Ancestor Kunpeng revealed its true form, its wings covering the sky, its claws like hooks, attacking wildly and snatching a few items.

Old Ancestor Minghe unleashed the Twin Swords of Yuan Tu and A Bi, blood waves surging, and also swept away several treasures of slaughter.

The remaining great powers also displayed their divine abilities, the competition fierce.

Dao Xuan, with the Heaven and Earth Mysterious Yellow Merit Ruler in hand, felt considerably more confident, but his cultivation was ultimately a weakness.

He dared not contend with the big shots in the core area, only wandering the edges.

"Even a mosquito's leg is meat!"

He activated the Mysterious Yellow Merit Ruler, the Mysterious Yellow Qi flowing across its body, emitting an aura of destruction that deterred some of the weaker Spiritual Treasures.

At the same time, he brought out the Mysterious Gold Law-Breaking Halberd, which transformed into a golden light, precisely stabbing towards the neglected corners where the treasure light was slightly dimmer.

Chii! Chii! Chii!

Golden light flashed, and three Spiritual Treasures were picked out by the Mysterious Gold Law-Breaking Halberd, falling into Dao Xuan's hands.

One was a bronze ancient mirror the size of a palm, its surface hazy and its aura obscure (Mid-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, Sky-Gazing Mirror).

Another was a dull gray bead, containing the energy of wind and thunder (Mid-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, Wind and Thunder Pearl).

The last one was a short sword, entirely crimson and shaped like a feather, warm to the touch, its blade flowing with the aura of the True Sun Fire (Supreme-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, Li Fire Feathered Sword)!

"Supreme-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure!" Dao Xuan was overjoyed! This was an unexpected delight! To find a Supreme-grade item in the fringe areas was like striking it incredibly lucky!

He quickly put away the three treasures.

At this moment, the treasure light on the Treasure Distribution Rock had visibly dimmed.

The fierce competition gradually subsided.

The treasures on the rock were almost completely divided.

Those who obtained treasures were content.

Those who got few or none sighed.

Everyone began to prepare to leave.

The Three Pure Ones also prepared to take Dao Xuan back to Kunlun.

Dao Xuan followed behind Laozi, but his gaze involuntarily fell upon the massive, now bare Treasure Distribution Rock, devoid of any treasure aura.

The grayish-white rock floated quietly in the chaos, as if its mission was complete.

"Treasure Distribution Rock... Treasure Distribution Rock..."

Dao Xuan's thoughts raced. Fragments of hazy memories from his past life surfaced.

"Legend has it... this Treasure Distribution Rock itself seems to be an extraordinary treasure?"

Once this thought arose, he could no longer suppress it!

Who cared if it was or not! He'd take it first! No one wanted it now anyway!

Dao Xuan immediately stopped in his tracks and said to Laozi, "Master, please wait a moment! This disciple feels a connection with this rock!"

After speaking, without waiting for Laozi to react, Dao Xuan immediately circulated all the mana in his body, his early-stage Grand Unity Golden Immortal cultivation unleashed without reservation!

At the same time, he summoned the Heaven and Earth Mysterious Yellow Merit Ruler he had just obtained!

Buzz!

The Merit Ruler's Mysterious Yellow Qi surged, and its destructive aura locked onto the Treasure Distribution Rock!

"Collect it for me!"

Dao Xuan shouted, his divine sense surging towards the Treasure Distribution Rock like a tide, while simultaneously activating the collection technique from the Taiqing Immortal Art!

Under the shroud of Dao Xuan's divine sense and the aura of the Mysterious Yellow Merit Ruler, the massive Treasure Distribution Rock actually trembled slightly!

On the surface of the rock, those ancient patterns seemed to be activated, emitting a faint chaotic luster!

"Huh?" The great cultivators who were about to leave all stopped in their tracks, looking at Dao Xuan with surprise and uncertainty.

"What is this kid doing?"

"Collecting that broken rock?"

"Could he have gone mad?"

"The Treasure Distribution Rock? Isn't that just an ordinary rock that holds treasures?"

Even the Three Pure Ones cast doubtful glances.

However, the next moment!

Buzz--!

The Treasure Distribution Rock shook violently, erupting with brilliant chaotic light all over!

A profound Dao charm, capable of suppressing chaos and bearing all things, exploded forth!

This aura had actually reached the level of a Supreme-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure!

Under the dumbfounded gazes of everyone, the colossal Treasure Distribution Rock rapidly shrank at a speed visible to the naked eye!

In the blink of an eye, it transformed into a palm-sized stone seal, grayish-white all over, covered in mysterious natural Dao patterns, and landed steadily in Dao Xuan's hand!

The stone seal felt incredibly heavy in his hand, as if he were holding a small world! Dao charm flowed upon it, and suppressive power was contained within!

It was precisely the Supreme-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure—the Nine Dragon Myriad Treasure Seal!

"Hiss--!"

"This... this Treasure Distribution Rock itself is a Supreme-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure?!"

"Suppressing chaos and bearing all things! What a treasure!"

"Heavens! We... we were all blind!"

"Let this kid get away with such a huge bargain!"

"Shameless! Too shameless! He won't even let a rock go!"

The great cultivators in the Purple Heaven Palace regretted their intestines had turned green!

They pounded their chests and stamped their feet, filled with remorse!

Their gazes towards Dao Xuan were filled with disbelief, shock, and intense envy, jealousy, and hatred!

This kid, first, he sweet-talked his way into obtaining the first post-natal offensive merit treasure, then he scavenged a Supreme-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure from the edge of the Treasure Distribution Rock, and finally, he took away the "broken rock" that everyone else ignored, only to discover it was another Supreme-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure!

Such luck! Such insight! Such... such shamelessness!

It was simply unbelievable!

Old Ancestor Kunpeng trembled with anger, almost spitting out a mouthful of blood.

Jieyin and Zhunti looked at the Nine Dragon Myriad Treasure Seal in Dao Xuan's hand, then at their own Blessing Divine Pestle and Green Lotus Treasure Banner, and for the first time felt their own treasures were a bit shabby.

Grand Pure One Laozi looked at his "full of surprises" disciple, his mouth twitched slightly, and finally let out a sigh so faint it was almost inaudible.

"Let's go."

A clear light enveloped the still foolishly grinning Dao Xuan.

The Three Pure Ones, leading this "richly rewarded" third-generation chief disciple, transformed into three magnificent clear lights and disappeared into the vast chaos.

Behind them, only the envious, jealous, and hateful gazes of the immortals in the Purple Heaven Palace remained, along with the completely empty Purple Heaven Palace.

A new era, accompanied by the division of magical treasures and the allocation of Saint positions, had already unfurled its magnificent and turbulent prelude.