From a martial arts disciple to a god through countless trials and tribulations

Chapter 324 Two Types of Rewards
Initially, Chen Xuan enjoyed watching others receive their rewards, but as time went on, he realized that he was being treated differently.

He clearly passed two trials and became one of the top fifty geniuses, but he didn't gain any benefits and was collectively ignored by the extraterrestrial forces.

"What's going on with Xinzhai?" Across from him, Yu Tianzi frowned. Was no one looking after him?
Gradually, not only him, but also Yu Zhe Xian, Wan Shi Zun, Que Huang and others who had dealt with Chen Xuan noticed that something was wrong.

Logically speaking, those who enter the Mountain and Sea Banquet are all connected to at least one extraterrestrial force, and some with complex lineages and karmic connections may even be chosen by several forces.

“Xin Zhai has no friends.” Hua Liuli frowned. Only she knew for certain that Chen Xuan had entered the Shan Hai Banquet without permission.

Although Chen Xuan has achieved remarkable success in many areas of inheritance, perhaps because Xinzhai is difficult to detect, he has not been recruited by any force.

However, what angered Hua Liuli was that the celestial beings were blind to talent. Xiao Chen was so outstanding, yet no power favored him... Even that supreme god with a mysterious fate received more than ten kinds of gifts.

In Zhulong's eyes, an uproar quickly broke out. No one had expected that Xinzhai would be met with such a cold reception!

In fact, although most people thought that Xinzhai had no chance of competing for the title of champion of the Mountain and Sea Banquet, no one ever underestimated Xinzhai... They just thought that Xinzhai was not the strongest.

"Is there something you're all worried about?" someone asked. By this point, most of the extraterrestrial forces had placed their bets and chosen their preferred candidates.

"Xinzhai's swordsmanship seems quite good. Fellow sword cultivators, do you have any ideas?" someone asked.

"Heh, the remnants of my family's lineage left on our ancestral land were destroyed by the fourth generation Xinzhai, severing our lineage." A group of sword cultivators dressed in red robes sneered. One of them said, "Which one of you here has no grudges against Xinzhai from your ancestors? You might as well step in and lend him a hand!"

Xinzhai's reputation for being extremely vicious and wicked was not fabricated out of thin air; he had personally committed many atrocities in ancient times.

Clearly, the extraterrestrial forces all have other, more suitable options. Although that is ancient history from millions of years ago, it does not prevent them from disliking Chen Xuan of this generation of Xinzhai.

"It seems no force will bet on this generation of Xinzhai." Some people muttered to themselves, then chuckled to themselves.

"The path of Xinzai is too treacherous, with too many enemies. It is destined to be a fleeting moment, never to reach its end."

"With the Purple Clouds depleted and resources insufficient, we can only pour them into those with the greatest hope."

"Moreover, that being in the Celestial Palace may have already taken notice of the Heart Fasting Technique..."

Some old monsters' eyes flickered as they stared intently at Chen Xuan on the ascension platform.

Immediately, the figures of Kunpeng and Shenque spoke with relief: "We were intimidated by the Empress's Immortal Thoughts earlier. The person behind Xinzhai in this generation is only in the ancestral land... It can't amount to much."

"What do you mean by that?" a demon asked curiously.

A divine bird figure smiled, raised its hand and pointed to Chen Xuan below, commenting: "This Chen Xuan is an upright and righteous monk, daring to act and defy his superiors. But if he really defies his superiors, how can a small monk who has to rise from humble beginnings, all alone, stand against anyone?"

"In ancient history, Xinzhai was able to do things that shook the heavens because there were people behind them who wanted to shake the heavens!"

"Conquering immortals? Defiantly challenging the supreme beings? Who can a newcomer possibly defeat?"

"A single thought can turn everything to ashes."

"For example, on the Ascension Platform of the Celestial Palace in this life, a Golden Core Immortal who obeys the orders of the Celestial Palace cannot be pushed down by Xinzhai, but a Golden Core Immortal who does not obey the orders of the Celestial Palace cannot even be encountered."

"..."

Many figures seemed to be deep in thought, then nodded in agreement, and immediately turned their gazes toward the woman holding the oil-paper umbrella.

Previously, some people noticed that she had bestowed rewards upon two realm lords, and now Xinzhai seems to be a disciple of the Qingnang Daoist lineage.

"Fellow Daoist, aren't you going to make a move?" someone asked in a sinister tone. The only person present who could have any connection with the Ancestral Heart Sect was her.

"..." The woman held an oil-paper umbrella, her graceful figure hidden in the misty rain, her face also concealed beneath the umbrella. Her expression was solemn, but no one could see it.

The ascension platform was now a scene of utter chaos.

Many ordinary geniuses are overjoyed after receiving a reward, feeling that their trip was worthwhile!

Meanwhile, some people were very cautious and immediately took their rewards and left the central area. The Dao Palace rules quickly dissipated, and there was a chance that someone might learn from Xinzhai and take the opportunity to cause trouble and plunder.

But many more people were watching with great interest as the banquet unfolded.

"Hiss! Chen Xuan from Xinzhai has been neglected?"

Many people gasped in astonishment. It was truly puzzling and regrettable that such a brilliant and talented person as Xinzhai had not been noticed by any power.

"A conspiracy!" Some cultivators from the Southern Region felt this was unfair. Chen Xuan was a rising star, capable of standing shoulder to shoulder with immortals. Even if he didn't rank first in this Mountain and Sea Banquet, he would still be among the top few.

Chen Xuan was quite dissatisfied. The people from beyond the heavens were really stingy and had a great prejudice against Xinzhai.

His own lineage and karma, not to mention Xinzhai and Shenyin in the ancestral land of Shangyang, other Zhenwu, Xingtian, Qinglong and other magic inheritances, Baihu, Fenghuang, Qinglong and other high-level true scriptures... all have many related major forces in the outer world.

It should be noted that most people here only achieved minor success in inheriting a lineage of immortals or mastered a single scripture before receiving the reward.

He has a lineage of remarkable achievements, too many to count on two hands... yet none of them favor him.

"This sword is of extremely high quality; it must have been forged by a True Monarch-level being." Opposite him, the Sparrow King held a brand-new peerless divine sword, its sword energy surging. At the same time, he swallowed a bottle of shimmering purple liquid, which not only had healing effects but also the wonderful use of refining fire essence.

All his treasures were stolen by Chen Xuan, and he was seriously injured. But at this moment, the extraterrestrial demons came to his rescue, sending him many much-needed resources.

"A new suit of armor has arrived." On the other side, Xiong Chumo immediately donned a suit of military armor that shimmered with runes, making a clanging sound. He occasionally glanced at Xinzhai opposite him with a fierce look.

The Supreme Being of All Ages was also gathering various rewards. Although he was a chosen one whose fate was not entirely in his own hands, the rewards he received were in no way less than those of a legitimate immortal. Many forces greatly favored him.

The rules of the Dao Palace are rapidly dissipating, and the balance of offense and defense has shifted.

At this moment, everyone received what they desperately needed. Those who were half-step into the mortal realm and lacked the power to ascend to godhood, such as Yu Zhe Xian, Wan Shi Zun, and Ji You Bing, would probably want to immediately go into seclusion to cultivate in the mortal realm if it weren't for the fact that supreme-level opportunities had not yet appeared.

"When people come out to cultivate the Tao, they rely on their background and connections." Xiong Chumo glanced at Chen Xuan and sneered.

Bears are naturally loud and have a very loud voice. When the others at the banquet heard it, they couldn't help but look at Chen Xuan with pity in their eyes.

The divine light in the sky gradually dimmed, the rewards of the Mountain and Sea Banquet came to an end, and Xinzhai gained nothing!
"Little Chen, I obtained the relic weapon of the Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden. You can use it." Hua Liuli secretly transmitted her voice. She was furious, but had no other choice.

"No need, let's wait for the final supreme opportunity." Chen Xuan shook his head. "Fellow Daoist, you're so unlucky, I'll share half of your opportunity with you." Yan Yushu transmitted her voice. She was extremely charming, and many forces outside the heavens developed a good impression of her. As a result, she received many rewards.

Chen Xuan replied, then turned his head, his gaze sweeping over the humans and demons with whom he had a grudge, secretly plotting to find a way to rob again.

Liu Shuang donned a delicate and exquisite qilin-patterned soft armor, her beautiful eyes sweeping over Chen Xuan. A smile played on her lips as she said, "Poor thing..."

"Those who follow the righteous path will find many supporters, while those who stray from it will find few. Everyone is strengthening themselves and eliminating their own hidden dangers, while Weixinzhai is stuck in the same place." The Sparrow King's assessment was firm: if you don't advance, you fall behind, and Chen Xuan has lost his chance.

“Brother-in-law, the celestial beings look down on Xinzhai. He has now become a laughing stock and is not qualified to be your opponent!” Sparrow Zhu Yan said loudly.

She had been keeping a close eye on Chen Xuan's movements, and seeing his miserable state now, she was excited, her eyes filled with long-suppressed excitement.

Chen Xuan's gaze swept over the Sparrow Girl and landed on the Sparrow Queen. He stood up, intending to take advantage of the last moment before the Dao Palace rules dissipated to pull off another big heist.

"You're the ones," he thought to himself.

"You! Stop!" The woman's expression changed drastically. What was the other party trying to do?!
As soon as Chen Xuan stood up, he immediately attracted everyone's attention. Many people's expressions changed drastically, and they said, "He can't be this lawless, refusing to follow any rules at all!"

"You, you stay away!" Cold sweat beaded on the Sparrow King's forehead. He immediately moved closer to the demons like Niu Ben and Xiong Chumo. His immortal energy had not yet fully recovered, and he could not risk anything at the last moment before dawn!

But suddenly.

Chen Xuan frowned, swayed slightly, and then sat back down.

"hold head high!"

An ancient dragon's roar echoed in his ears, as if the whole world was awakening with this roar. This sound carried the majesty of ruling the heavens and the earth, which could make all things in the world submit, an endless expanse.

This is... Zhulong?
Chen Xuan was shocked, and a look of bewilderment appeared on his face for the first time ever.

In a daze, a flash of lightning streaked through my mind.

The Mountain and Sea Banquet was held in the central region of the Southern Domain, hundreds of millions of miles away from Yunmeng Prefecture, beyond the reach of sight... There's no reason for him to see the scene there, so it should be difficult for his Heart Cleansing to be activated in response!
Was it Zhulong Tong who summoned him to the Mountain and Sea Banquet?

"Huh? Xinzhai has suffered a blow and can't even stand up straight? His Dao heart is so coarse!" The Sparrow Girl shouted from the opposite side, and the Sparrow King also stopped and turned to look at Chen Xuan, who looked "distraught".

"Xin Zhai is all bark and no bite; his future is clear at a glance." Many people shook their heads and said that adversity reveals true character, and Xin Zhai's character is lacking; he is utterly despicable.

"A silver-plated spearhead?" Liu Shuang was surprised. Had she misjudged him? This person could only cultivate in favorable circumstances, but was completely unable to withstand the storms of adversity.

"..."

The scene erupted in uproar, with many people discussing the matter.

Chen Xuan looked up and could see that the Candle Dragon's Eyes filled the entire sky, those cold and emotionless vertical pupils seemed to be watching him intently.

Furthermore, the Candle Dragon's Eye is about to tremble.

"This is the Heart-Gathering summoned by the Venerable One." In the Candle Dragon's Eye, the woman holding the oil-paper umbrella suddenly spoke, her golden eyes lighting up as she looked at the other figures, her tone firm: "Yes, you all guessed correctly, it is the Heart-Gathering summoned by the Venerable One!"

In the final moments before the blessing was about to end, she made her choice.

"It must be you who's behind this! Has the Qingnang Daoist Temple gone mad? Even the immortals and realm lords of the ancient times dared not touch the Heart Fasting!" someone exclaimed in surprise.

"Buzz!"

The woman with the oil-paper umbrella raised her sleeve, unleashing a dazzling ball of light that flowed with Daoist energy and emitted a golden celestial glow, enveloping Chen Xuan, who had descended to the mortal realm.

"What a huge loss!" she thought to herself. She had made a fortune by relying on Chen Xuan's influence and winning the lottery three times in a row, but now she not only lost it all, but also lost money herself.

But she had no choice. Xinzhai was related to Qingnang in the ancestral land, and the two realm masters she had summoned, Hua Liuli, were probably focused on Xinzhai... This was the only way to deal with it.

"This reward?!" Many figures changed their expressions. This was definitely some kind of opportunity of immeasurable value, which even made Zhulong's eyes tremble.

"hold head high!"

The dragon's eyes trembled, and a mournful dragon roar resounded like a bronze chime, its echo reverberating through the sky. A golden ball of light flew down and landed on Chen Xuan.

"It's that woman who runs a gambling den anywhere!" Chen Xuan exclaimed in surprise. She not only rewarded Hua Liuli, but also him?

"Huh?" The woman with the oil-paper umbrella was taken aback. The item she had given was of such a high level that it had traveled through time and space, even triggering the Candle Dragon Eyes' reaction?!

She was very cautious. Because she did not know the specifics, the reward she gave was unrelated to the Qingnang Daoist tradition. It was something from another field that she had obtained by chance, and she was still unsure of its exact value.

"Fellow Daoist is so generous! Qingnang Daoist Temple truly deserves to be the richest place in the world!" Many figures exclaimed in admiration. No wonder she hadn't reacted before; it turned out she had prepared such a generous gift. Was she trying to scare everyone?

At this moment, even the descending Immortal-level wills turned their attention to this place.

Clearly, the woman with the oil-paper umbrella made a great commotion, alarming countless people.

"Ah? As a disciple of my lineage, I naturally deserve the best resources." She nodded casually, but felt a pang of heartache. Was the reward she was giving really that valuable? That little brat Xinzhai was going to be having a good time!
On the ascension platform, a commotion erupted as everyone gasped and stared intently at Chen Xuan.

"It seems he received some extraordinary reward." Emperor Yu stared in disbelief, muttering to himself, "Did he break the maximum limit of the Heavenly Connection Mountain and Sea Banquet? This one alone is probably more than all his other rewards combined!"

In the final moments of the banquet, Xinzhai received a reward beyond his expectations, seemingly becoming the biggest winner... The gazes of many people and demons turned either fiery or sinister.

Yu Zhexian exclaimed in amazement: "Indeed, there are extraordinary people in the world. Chen Xuan's Xinzhai is truly remarkable, making others envious."

It should be noted that even his immortal-level grotto-heaven, the Pure Yang Heaven, which was once ranked among the thirty-six heavens, did not cause the slightest disturbance to Zhulong Tong when it descended from the sky.

"This...makes no sense." Sparrow King, Xiong Chumo, and the others were astonished. What kind of supreme treasure had Chen Xuan obtained?!

"An ancient jade book, she gave me something good." In any case, Chen Xuan was quite happy at this moment. This item was extraordinary. It should contain some kind of remarkable scripture with a great background, leading directly to the Supreme Realm!
He stroked the warm, smooth jade book, sensing its subtle spiritual aura, and could vaguely discern some faint information: "Earth is supreme... the Four Emperors..."

Moreover, Chen Xuan also faintly heard a crisp sound of a shell breaking.

The reward from Zhulong!
(End of this chapter)