It was not that he lacked brilliance, but that he had cultivated for far too short a time, unable to compare with those peerless talents who had cultivated for hundreds of millions, even billions, of years.
Strictly speaking, this tribulation was not an era that belonged to him.
Understanding this, Chen Nianzhi could not help but ask, "Grandfather, what do you mean?"
"I think that in this tribulation, we should concentrate our strength and help you take that step."
With a sweep of his sleeve, Jiang Daoxu sent the Primordial Undying Spiritual Light into Chen Nianzhi's hands, then said, "With this item's aid, I believe your chances of attaining the Dao of a Daluo Golden Immortal will increase somewhat."
"Primordial Undying Spiritual Light."
Chen Nianzhi spoke calmly. After a moment, he nodded and said, "This item truly is useful to me. Then I shall accept it without further ceremony."
As he spoke, Chen Nianzhi swept his sleeve and revealed three thousand strands of primordial qi, several dozen top-grade primordial treasures, along with a portion of Daluo Sword Fiend.
He handed all these treasures to Jiang Daoxu, then solemnly said, "Over these years roaming the Chaos Sea, I have gained quite a few treasures."
"These will be of some use to you. Perhaps they can help you advance another step before the tribulation."
Jiang Daoxu's gaze flickered. He accepted the treasures openly, then said, "It seems that you are no longer what you once were."
Chen Nianzhi's expression remained unchanged. He merely smiled faintly and said, "I have only gained a little. If Grandfather were to enter the Chaos Sea, your fortune would surely be heaven-shaking as well."
Jiang Daoxu smiled noncommittally and said no more.
Jiang Daoxu's visit today could be considered entirely satisfying. Though he had given Chen Nianzhi