Golden List Live: I Really Can't Hide Anymore!

Chapter 320: Discussions Among the Saints!

Although those disciples were aware of the significance of the rankings, they couldn't help but feel disheartened. However, given their masters' overwhelming strength, they dared not voice their thoughts in the livestream room, which was the correct attitude to adopt.

To begin with, learning formidable techniques and divine abilities from saints was already a rare privilege. Being accepted as a disciple by a saint was a once-in-a-lifetime blessing. To further wish to appear on the rankings and surpass the saints was utterly impossible.

Moreover, the rewards on the list were extraordinarily rare and highly valued, even by the saints themselves. If these disciples obediently followed their masters, it would be fine. But expressing dissatisfaction with the rankings at such a time? Forget about the Golden List—it was their own masters who wouldn't let them off easily.

As for Sun Wukong being able to speak so freely in the livestream room, it was because Bodhi Ancestor had severed ties with him upon his departure, denying any association as his master. Additionally, Sun Wukong's personality was inherently unruly. He always spoke his mind, regardless of the consequences. Trapped beneath Five Elements Mountain with his rage simmering, it was inevitable for him to speak impulsively.

Even if a saint reprimanded him, Sun Wukong might still retort. This defiance was an unchangeable part of his nature.

As others continued their discussions, the rankings began to change again. A new entry appeared:

[22nd Place on the Technique List: Jade Purity Immortal Light

User: Yuanshi Tianzun]

This development was expected by most. Judging from the recent patterns in the rankings, the three saints of the Three Purities appeared closely together, signifying minimal differences in their divine abilities.

After the ranking of Tongtian Jiaozhu came Yuanshi Tianzun. Yuanshi Tianzun's Immortal Light differed from Tongtian Jiaozhu's; it was mainly defensive. When deployed, it could counteract any malevolent intent from enemies.

Although impressive, this ability was not Yuanshi Tianzun's strongest. It was more of a supplementary technique, not particularly effective against powerful foes. Each of the Three Purities possessed similar abilities because these divine techniques originated from Pangu's essence when they were created. However, the Three Purities saints hadn't devoted much effort to further refining them.

Ranking in the twenties already satisfied them, especially since their strongest techniques hadn't been revealed. It was likely their ultimate divine abilities would secure much higher placements. Yet, the saints could only speculate as they waited for the results. Even they didn't dare make confident predictions.

If saints felt this uncertain about the Golden List, ordinary people could only watch in awed silence. Techniques of this caliber were beyond their comprehension.

[Laozi: The Shangqing Immortal Light and the Jade Purity Immortal Light have their strengths, yet you've left such potent divine abilities underdeveloped. Ranking only in the twenties is indeed somewhat low.]

Although the three saints of the Three Purities shared the same origins, their relationship wasn't particularly harmonious. Even so, Laozi felt justified in criticizing them at this moment. His evaluation was objective, free from personal emotions, though it carried a tone of mild disappointment. The Immortal Lights had immense potential. If fully cultivated, they could rival any other technique or divine ability.

However, what Laozi recognized, Yuanshi Tianzun and Tongtian Jiaozhu had also realized. Yet they chose not to pursue further refinement of these techniques because the process was too tedious, with limited returns. The gains were insufficient to significantly enhance their power. Instead, they focused on their respective strengths—Tongtian Jiaozhu on swordsmanship and Yuanshi Tianzun on spells.

In Laozi's view, their approach seemed inappropriate. But even among saints, the effectiveness of a divine ability varied. Some excelled in mastering techniques quickly, while others faced slower progress. Despite learning these abilities, Yuanshi Tianzun and Tongtian Jiaozhu decided not to advance further, instead allocating their time to other pursuits. This was practical for them, though others might not see it that way.

For anyone else, obtaining such a technique would mean dedicating every effort to mastering it. However, as saints with nothing lacking, the motivation to refine these techniques further diminished.

[Nuwa: If I'm not mistaken, Laozi's ranking will likely be next. You three are inseparable. When one acts, the other two follow closely behind.]

Nuwa's comment was teasing, suggesting that their camaraderie wasn't rooted in solidarity but curiosity about the misfortune of others. Though they shared the same origin, their hearts were not united.

[Zhunti: This list is different from the previous one. I suspect saints will earn significant rewards this time. However, that Ye Tian hasn't appeared yet. Even if he does, he surely won't dominate the top rankings like before.]

[Jieyin: While his weaponry and physique are extraordinary, divine abilities and techniques may not be his forte. It's impossible for anyone to excel in everything. At best, he might secure one or two spots here.]

Even the saints worried about Ye Tian's presence. An unknown and formidable being like him unsettled them deeply. If Ye Tian stayed absent from the rankings, they could relax. But if he appeared, it could spell trouble for them. Given his potential, Ye Tian was likely on par with Saint Hongjun, a level they couldn't contend with.

Some saints worried that Ye Tian's repeated high placements and rewards would make him exponentially stronger. Others feared his current strength was already overwhelming. If he didn't appear on this list, it might offer temporary relief. But once the final rankings were revealed, even saints might be shocked.