sonovelo Chapter 367: Heavenly Dao Rankings
Chapter 367: Heavenly Dao Rankings
Chapter 367: Heavenly Dao Rankings
The yellow-tier Void Transference Sound Plate, crafted from the Void Realm’s Azure Secret Stone, bore faint traces of the Dao of Space.
This stone was exceptionally rare, with its crafting technique originating from the “Unbounded Great World.” Perfectly compatible with the essence of heaven and earth, it could pierce through space instantly, enabling transmissions across tens of thousands of miles.
However, the sound plate could not be recharged using spirit stones; one had to purchase additional Azure Secret Stones to replenish its spatial energy.
Yellow-tier Void Transference Sound Plate: Facilitates transmissions across the entire Southern Yú Continent. Mystic-tier Void Transference Sound Plate: Enables transmissions across the entire Xuanwei Heavens. Earth-tier: Not available for sale.
Prices:
Yellow-tier: 10,000 mid-grade spirit stones. Mystic-tier: 10,000 high-grade spirit stones.
A single yellow-tier Azure Secret Stone could replenish the sound plate’s spatial energy for 1,000 years. The yellow-tier plate itself could last for at least 10,000 years without decay.
Price of Azure Secret Stone: 5,000 mid-grade spirit stones.
Once linked by imprinting their spiritual aura, users could permanently retain their connection and transmit messages at any time.
After reading this, Chen Xun’s group fell silent. Deeply silent.
If one were to provoke a prominent figure or plan a robbery, the victim could use such a sound plate to summon reinforcements—perhaps even warships—through spatial channels in an instant.
No wonder this majestic Great World was so harmonious. With tools like this, how many wicked schemes had been thwarted before they could even begin?
“Moo~~~”
Brother Ox let out a long exhale, staring blankly at Chen Xun. Compared to these plates, the communication jade slips they had crafted seemed embarrassingly primitive, offering only short-range transmissions over tens of thousands of miles for a few lines of dialogue.
“Let’s look elsewhere first,” Chen Xun said, raising his eyebrows. “This is too expensive. Outfitting everyone with one would cost a fortune.”
“Big Brother is right.”
“Absolutely, Brother Xun.”
Sister Crane and Xiao Chi nodded fervently, quickly diverting their attention elsewhere. They couldn’t afford to linger on such costly items.
“Uncle Fu,” Sister Crane asked softly, walking alongside Mo Fuyang, “why are items in the Pavilion so expensive?”
Mo Fuyang answered in a hushed tone, “Seniors, this is standard for the Treasure Pavilion. The Lichen Island strictly forbids small factions from setting up shop here.”
“I see. I suppose other islands have more informal marketplaces?” Chen Xun asked.
Xiao Chi’s eyes widened. “Sister Crane, are such figures truly that terrifying?”
Chen Xun’s eyes gleamed with interest. “I agree with Sister Crane. These senior cultivators have likely explored the Dao for countless generations. Who knows what marvels they’ve devised?”
The group focused on the rankings, their spiritual senses probing the list.
Xuanwei Heavens – Qi Refinement Stage Myriad Genius Rankings:
Ao Ruohan (Heavenly Treasure Spirit Dragon Clan, Sacred Spirit Root, Refinement Stage 10, Soul Age: 199). Ju Huaqing (Human Clan, Sacred Spirit Root, Refinement Stage 10, Soul Age: 99).... Xin Mei (Three-Pronged Divine Goat Clan, Five-Element Supreme Root, Refinement Stage 10, Soul Age: 97).... 10,000. Zou Ying (Human Clan, Heavenly Spirit Root, Refinement Stage 10, Soul Age: 99).
Xuanwei Heavens – Foundation Establishment Stage Myriad Genius Rankings:
Wu Yu (True Martial Mystic Leopard Clan, Sacred Spirit Root, Foundation Establishment Late Stage, Soul Age: 499).
Xuanwei Heavens – Golden Core Stage Myriad Genius Rankings:
Yan Yong (Human Clan, Sacred Spirit Root, Golden Core Late Stage, Soul Age: 999).
Xuanwei Heavens – Nascent Soul Stage Myriad Genius Rankings:
Yuchi Jingxiao (Silver Spirit Phoenix Clan, Dao Spirit Root, Physique: Vast Cold Dao Body, Nascent Soul Late Stage, Soul Age: 2999). Hua Shangxian (Primordial Violet Ancient Swallow Clan, Sacred Spirit Root, Physique: Pure Yin Sacred Body, Nascent Soul Late Stage, Soul Age: 3199).
The rankings ended at the Nascent Soul stage for the Xuanwei Sky, with no visible entries for higher realms or other lists such as artifact rankings. Even so, what they saw left them visibly shaken.
Cultivators were deliberately extending their time at each stage, consuming life-prolonging treasures to refine their foundations. The use of “soul age” as a ranking measure—not bone age—ensured fairness by eliminating the possibility of deceit, such as body-swapping.
“Little friend, these geniuses aren’t racing through cultivation stages?” Chen Xun asked, his shock evident. “They’re deliberately staying at each level as long as possible?”
Xiao Chi’s claws trembled. The idea of stalling progress for centuries or even millennia was unimaginable.
Sister Crane’s eyes were wide with confusion. “Soul age?” she whispered.
Brother Ox, disinterested in rankings, turned his gaze back to materials—his true passion.
“Senior, refinement is the key stage for building a solid foundation,” Mo Fuyang explained. “Great clans and sects pour resources into these geniuses, ensuring their longevity and cultivation depth.”
“Impressive,” Chen Xun murmured, his admiration genuine. “To resist the allure of advancement and focus solely on building an unshakable foundation is remarkable.”
“Seniors, true geniuses cultivate both their Dao and their hearts. They needn’t fight or challenge others to prove themselves—their paths are already exceptional.”
Mo Fuyang’s voice was tinged with awe, his explanation painting a vivid picture of a world where brilliance and humility coexisted.