Chapter 381: Blood of the Demon Saint!
Continuing down the rankings, after skipping a few names, the fifty-fifth place was revealed to be the demon clan's Emperor Jun.
[Technique List Rank 55 Reward: Blood of the Demon Saint]
[The essence blood of a saint from the demon clan, capable of enhancing the bloodline power of demons and strengthening their physical bodies. However, using this item requires an immensely strong body; otherwise, those unable to withstand it will be eroded by the demon blood—at best, they will lose themselves, and at worst, their bodies will explode!]
The Blood of the Demon Saint is extremely beneficial for demons and can only be used by members of the demon clan. However, there is a crucial prerequisite for this invaluable treasure: the user must have a sufficiently powerful body. Otherwise, instead of gaining any benefits, they may end up destroying themselves.
When Emperor Jun saw this reward, he was overjoyed. More than anyone, he understood how valuable this item was to him. However, he had learned to keep a low profile and did not immediately announce it.
But the other demons could no longer hold back.
[Sun Wukong: What a great treasure! Truly a great treasure! The Blood of the Demon Saint is perfect for me. Too bad this reward has nothing to do with me!]
[Erlang Shen: This ranking has nothing to do with you at all. Why are you thinking so much? No matter how good the reward is, it has nothing to do with you!]
[Baize: The Blood of the Demon Saint is not as simple as it seems. Although the Golden List's explanation didn't mention it, the powerful demons should be well aware—the Blood of the Demon Saint can slightly increase the chances of advancing to the Saint realm, even if only by a small margin!]
For demons, bloodline inheritance is of utmost importance. The Blood of the Demon Saint contains the bloodline of a Saint-level demon. Other demons who use it might absorb its power and inherit its lineage. In this case, it wouldn't just be about enhancing physical strength and bloodline power.
This is exactly what every ambitious demon desires. Only by possessing the bloodline of a powerful being can one hope to reach the same heights.
Emperor Jun was a peak Quasi-Saint, with the potential to break through to the Saint realm. Now, with the Blood of the Demon Saint, his chances of advancing would certainly increase, even if only slightly.
[Bull Demon King: Then this Blood of the Demon Saint is incredibly important! For Emperor Jun, it's far better than all those previous rewards. As expected, there's no such thing as the 'best' reward, only the 'most suitable' one!]
[Lu Ya: Father will definitely choose the Blood of the Demon Saint. This treasure is far superior to any other reward, and it only benefits the demon clan!]
After Emperor Jun's resurrection, he had become the strongest figure in the demon clan. Lu Ya gradually handed over the clan's affairs to him, and as the leader of the demon clan, his strength needed to be further enhanced.
The pressure from the ancestral witches was immense. With Houtu as a Saint, the demon clan had no means of resisting.
For Emperor Jun, the Blood of the Demon Saint was a godsend. Not only could he use it to increase his strength, but he also hoped to inherit some of the Saint's power from its bloodline.
Could he ascend to the Saint realm? Even though the chances were slim, he had no choice but to try.
Even though the second reward had yet to be revealed, Emperor Jun had already made up his mind—he must choose the Blood of the Demon Saint.
[Taiyi Zhenren: This is an excellent reward for Emperor Jun. I don't think there's any doubt about his choice this time!]
[Ancestor Minghe: That's not necessarily true. Who knows what the second reward is? If it's even better than the Blood of the Demon Saint, Emperor Jun surely wouldn't choose this one!]
[Guangchengzi: The Blood of the Demon Saint is invaluable to the demon clan. A better reward than this is almost impossible to appear at this ranking. If this were a top-tier ranking, then maybe.]
[Sun Wukong: But the Golden List's rewards always surprise us. No matter how great the reward, it's never unexpected!]
The heated debate did not sway Emperor Jun. He remained firm in his decision and even urged others to stay patient.
[Emperor Jun: No rush, let's take our time. We'll wait until all the rewards are revealed before deciding!]
[Haotian Jade Emperor: There are only two rewards in total. Just pick the better one and be done with it!]
Haotian Jade Emperor and Ancestor Minghe were both envious—though one showed jealousy openly, while the other remained composed. Their power levels might differ slightly, but their cultivation realms were nearly the same.
Seeing that Emperor Jun's reward was so extraordinary, they naturally felt dissatisfied. Even when they made the rankings, their rewards were not as valuable as his.
Although Emperor Jun had already made up his mind to choose the Blood of the Demon Saint, he still wanted to see what the second reward would be.
In previous rankings, there had been cases where the first reward was already excellent, yet the second reward was even better, causing people to change their decisions.
After a brief wait, the second reward was revealed.
[Technique List Rank 55 Reward: Myriad Demon Armor]
[A Primordial Supreme Treasure, divided into four parts: helmet, chest armor, leg armor, and arm guards. Specifically crafted for the demon clan, this defensive treasure can block most spells and withstand the majority of attacks!]
A Primordial Supreme Treasure, and a complete set at that. If only a single piece were offered, it wouldn't be too impressive, but a fully intact set was exceedingly rare.
Moreover, it was a defensive treasure. Unlike other defensive artifacts, this was a full suit of armor designed to protect the wearer during battle.
Since demons often rely on their physical bodies for combat, such an armor set would be incredibly beneficial for Emperor Jun, significantly enhancing his combat power.
With this, the second reward was by no means weak. In fact, it was extremely valuable.
This put Emperor Jun in a difficult position—should he choose the second reward?
He remained steadfast in his original choice, but he couldn't help feeling reluctant. The Myriad Demon Armor was something he truly lacked.
A complete set of Primordial Supreme Treasures would still be useful even if he became a Saint.
But unfortunately, the Blood of the Demon Saint was what he needed the most. If he chose the Myriad Demon Armor over the Blood of the Demon Saint, that would be impossible.
The Blood of the Demon Saint represented his chance—however slim—of becoming a Saint. Even if it only increased his chances by the tiniest fraction, Emperor Jun could not give it up so easily.
The Myriad Demon Armor could strengthen him in battle, but it would not help him break through his current cultivation realm. If he couldn't reach the Saint realm, then no matter how powerful he became, he would still remain bound to his current limitations.