Chapter 454
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Translator: Ace
Chapter: 91
Chapter Title: Harvest of Golden Talents
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[Settlement underway for 'Que Xie'.]
[You are the proud son of heaven in the Sword Pavilion, yet overshadowed by others, forced to lurk in the shadows, unknown to the world, your heart filled with jealousy.]
Text emerged on the interface of the [Book of a Hundred Lives].
The first was Perfected Being Que Xie. Speaking of this great cultivator at the peak of Foundation Establishment in the Sword Pavilion, his life could only be described with two words: utter tragedy.
'Perfected Being Que Xie and Perfected Being Demon-Quelling were of the same generation, naturally suppressed from childhood onward. Only later, when Perfected Being Demon-Quelling switched to sword cultivation, did it bring him some psychological balance—after all, that meant Demon-Quelling's path was cut off. But then [Soaring Empyrean] appeared, turning him into a clown.'
For he cultivated [White Wax Gold]!
At that moment, Perfected Being Que Xie's emotions utterly collapsed: I'd been smugly mocking Demon-Quelling's severed path, only to realize my own path was gone too!
Who could withstand that?
[You have obtained the Golden Talent · Insignificant Figure!]
[Insignificant Figure: You can actively diminish your sense of presence. The more people around you, the harder it becomes for anyone to notice your existence.]
'A bit like [Cognitive Obstruction].'
Though not as versatile as the genuine [Cognitive Obstruction] and quite limited, it was still a powerful technique. Used well, it might produce remarkable effects.
[Settlement underway for 'Wu Tai'an'.]
[You are the Prince Who Pacifies the South of the Dao Court, a collateral branch of the Tian Wu imperial family. As the younger brother of the Dao Court's Heavenly Sovereign, you have always harbored the ambition to become the sovereign yourself.]
The second Golden Nature settled.
Looking at the densely packed records of "Wu Tai'an's" life trajectory on the panel, a gleam of keen interest flickered in Lu Yang's eyes.
'The Dao Court—always so mysterious!'
Even amid this great upheaval in the world, the Dao Court had never made a move. The entirety of Jiangdong was sealed off, making it hard for outsiders to grasp its internal structure.
Now, the settlement contents for Wu Tai'an perfectly filled in Lu Yang's gaps in knowledge on this front. He had never underestimated the Dao Court—a simple example proved it: after this great chaos, scanning the world, the Dao Court had likely become the strongest power!
And the True Lords hadn't even emerged yet!
Yet apart from the Dao Court, the other three seekers of Gold were gone. Jun Tong and Perfected Being Demon-Subduing had only just reached peak Foundation Establishment; seeking Gold was still too forced for them.
Only the Dao Court had suffered minimal losses.
'Even setting aside everything else, that crown prince of the Dao Court—at the highest echelon right now—surely has a shot at seeking Gold! Just wondering why he hasn't gone for it.'
At that moment, text suddenly appeared on the [Book of a Hundred Lives] panel:
[You have obtained the Golden Talent · Never Second Best!]
[Never Second Best: The more outstanding you appear in your superior's eyes, the more they value you. The greater your achievements when backstabbing them.]
"This..."
Lu Yang's expression turned faintly odd. This Golden Talent's 'backstab bonus' enhanced everything from divine abilities to magical power to destiny, across the board.
Up to double!
In other words, if he maximized the bonus during a backstab, he could instantly double his strength!
It might seem like just double.
But factoring in the surprise of a backstab, this sudden doubling could let him achieve a one-shot kill, denying any chance of reversal!
'What a perfect traitorous heir talent.'
Lu Yang stroked his chin and continued gazing at the [Book of a Hundred Lives].
Next to settle was the Golden Nature of the Buddhist heir's dharma image. Unlike the previous two, the dharma image itself had no complex history—just a few brief lines.
[You have obtained the Golden Talent · Reincarnated Spirit Child!]
[Reincarnated Spirit Child: You can transform yourself into a 'primordial spirit' and parasitize another without detection, hiding within their body as a vessel.]
'[Puppet on Strings] youth edition?'
Lu Yang's brows furrowed slightly, but he quickly realized: 'No, just a different direction. [Puppet on Strings] excels in quantity and range.'
'By contrast, [Reincarnated Spirit Child] can only possess one, but it hides your true body perfectly, and the possession goes undetected. Pair it with [Puppet on Strings], and as a shadowy mastermind, no one would ever notice.'
The more Lu Yang thought, the stranger it felt.
Why did these talents make him feel more and more like the villains from those storybooks? He had always aspired to be a good person.
Right then, the [Book of a Hundred Lives] vibrated once more.
This time, it settled the Golden Natures of Xiang Ye and the immortal spirit's upper chapter.
[You have obtained the Golden Talent · I Lead the Charge!]
[I Lead the Charge: When you do something no one around dares to, you gain destiny enhancement—the harder the act, the greater the destiny.]
[You have obtained the Golden Talent · Fortune Not to the Brim!]
[Fortune Not to the Brim: You can accumulate your own destiny, convert it into 'misfortune' or 'good fortune,' and allocate it to yourself or others.]
'So many... too many.'
Lu Yang's nose twitched as he let out a satisfied hum, feeling his mind flooded by the talents settled from the [Book of a Hundred Lives].
After all, his panel now was terrifyingly luxurious.
[Name: Lu Yang]
[Cultivation: Peak Foundation Establishment]
[Talents: Dual Cultivation Prodigy (White), Got a Few Tricks (Purple), Innate Immortal Spirit (Gold), Puppet on Strings (Gold), Destiny Lot Drawing (Gold), True Dragon Bloodline (Gold), Dragon-Slaying Platform (Gold), Cuckoo in the Nest (Gold), Insignificant Figure (Gold), Never Second Best (Gold), Reincarnated Spirit Child (Gold), I Lead the Charge (Gold), Fortune Not to the Brim (Gold)]
[Blessed Lands: Heavenly Favor Geng Gold Blessed Land, Xuandu Blessed Land]
[Divine Abilities: Exquisite Heart, Embracing True Qi, Universe Convergence Skill, Heaven-Sustaining Principle, One with the World, Lord of Arms and Armor, Stubborn Gold Duke, Solemn Profound Frost, Heaven-Sounding Bell, Authority of Heaven and Earth's Killing Intent.]
[Treasures: All-Encompassing Qian Heaven (Second Grade)]
[Book of a Hundred Lives Pages: 91]
Look! Behold the harvest of this life!
'The talents speak for themselves—doubled, no less.'
'Aside from the divine abilities I got from [Seven Luminaries Heaven], the rest were all retaken from the immortal spirit's upper chapter via [Cuckoo in the Nest].'
At the thought, Lu Yang's heart stirred with excitement.
'I've reached this point in this life—nothing left to linger on.'
Lu Yang glanced at his body. The Heavenly Duke had nurtured the immortal spirit's upper chapter well: divine abilities complete, Golden Natures intact, ready to attempt seeking Gold at any moment.
'Why not... give it a shot?'
It was time to reboot anyway—might as well push for Gold before resetting!
'So far, I've only watched others seek Gold. I've never truly experienced it—what are the difficulties, the dangers? I know nothing.'
Lu Yang never fought unprepared battles.
By his plan, the next life would seek True Lord status. Since this life was nearing its end, why not make use of it for the next!
'If it succeeds, perfect—carry the cavernous heaven straight into the next life, True Lord starting point.'
"Even if it fails, I can test the waters ahead of time. If there are any pitfalls in seeking Gold that I uncover by accident, I'll have ways to counter them next life."
With that thought, Lu Yang hesitated no longer.
Seek Gold!
Attest to [Pomegranate Wood]!