Chapter 1260: Gathering Of True Saints (2)
The path of one’s self-created Dao grew exponentially more arduous with each advancement. Those who created Daos with limited potential or took misguided approaches often found themselves trapped at bottlenecks for hundreds of samsara cycles, unable to progress despite their best efforts.
Throughout the boundless cosmic sea, there were certain rare treasures that could help eternal beings shatter these bottlenecks. While Chaos Jade Crystals were extraordinary, a handful of other cultivation aids of similar caliber could be found if one searched diligently enough.
But the Chaos Nucleus was different. It stood alone, universally acknowledged as the supreme treasure for cultivation advancement, valuable beyond measure even to Dao Zenithels themselves.
Throughout history, only eight Chaos Nuclei had ever appeared. Two had been claimed by Dao Zenithels from the Yonder Cliff, while the remaining six had emerged from the Chaos Voids and been seized by six different True Saints.
Five of those six True Saints eventually went on to become Dao Zenithels.
"In terms of raw power," the elder continued, "you already match or exceed those six True Saints who claimed Chaos Nuclei in ages past. Should you secure one for yourself, your chances of ascending to Dao Zenithel will exceed ninety percent."
Yin Yu nodded gravely. Ninety percent? Such certainty was virtually unheard of. Even the most gifted prodigies dared not claim such confidence unless they were already Dao Masters.
"However," the elder cautioned, "the danger cannot be overstated. The strength of the True Saints who roam the cosmic sea only continues to grow. If you undertake this quest, you risk not just failure but annihilation." He turned to Yin Yu. "The choice is yours."
"Of course I must go," Yin Yu answered without hesitation, a fierce grin spreading across his face.
The elder laughed, approval shining in his eyes. "Excellent! I shall personally escort you to the edge of the Nine Chaos Voids. Beyond that boundary, you will have to rely on your own abilities."
He rose. "Word of this opportunity has already begun to spread. But apart from the few True Saints already dwelling within the Nine Chaos Voids, you should be among the earliest to arrive."
Yin Yu bowed deeply. "Thank you, Ancestor.”