Chapter 382: Di Jun’s Choice!

Chapter 382: Di Jun's Choice!

[Bai Ze: The Myriad Demon Armor is indeed an exceptional treasure, but the value of the Blood of the Demon Saint far surpasses it. For the demon race, once they reach a certain level of power, opportunities to enhance their bloodline become exceedingly rare. This is a chance that must not be missed!]

[Bull Demon King: But if he directly chooses the Blood of the Demon Saint, wouldn't that mean giving up the Myriad Demon Armor entirely? That would be such a waste!]

[Lu Ya: These two rewards can only be chosen one at a time. No matter which one is selected, the other will be a great loss. In comparison, the Myriad Demon Armor is somewhat less valuable.]

[Kong Xuan: The demon race has naturally strong bodies. Even without the Myriad Demon Armor, their strength wouldn't diminish significantly. If Di Jun chooses the Blood of the Demon Saint and fully absorbs it, his power will undoubtedly rise again, and his physical body will also be enhanced. This would make up for not choosing the Myriad Demon Armor!]

[Taiyi Zhenren: There's really nothing to debate this time. Even the demon ancestors are unanimously in favor of the Blood of the Demon Saint. It's unlikely that Di Jun would suddenly go against the grain and choose the Myriad Demon Armor.]

[Sun Wukong: The Blood of the Demon Saint isn't something that can be easily absorbed. It originates from a Saint, and what's more, it's not even from the demon race. This blood is bound to be incredibly violent. Although Di Jun is a Quasi-Saint, whether he can perfectly refine and utilize its full power remains uncertain!]

Although Sun Wukong didn't spell everything out, the others understood his concern. He was worried that if Di Jun chose the Blood of the Demon Saint, he might not be able to fully harness its power, rendering the choice a waste.

By his reasoning, the Myriad Demon Armor had no such risk. As a treasure, its power would be evident the moment it was worn, without requiring any complicated refinement or mastery.

However, Di Jun himself had no such doubts. He was supremely confident in his own strength—after all, he was a peak Quasi-Saint, just a step away from becoming a Saint. If even he couldn't withstand the power of the Blood of the Demon Saint, then very few in the entire Primordial World could. Among the demon race, there was almost no one who surpassed him.

[Chiyou: The Blood of the Demon Saint is an invaluable opportunity. As the strongest figure in the demon race right now, there's no way Di Jun would pass this up. Besides, no one else in the demon race is eligible for any of these rewards. If he doesn't seize this chance to improve his strength now, his future growth will only become even more difficult!]

[Xiangliu: No matter what, the Blood of the Demon Saint is the obvious choice. The Myriad Demon Armor is not even worth considering for him!]

The Wu Clan had no concerns about which reward Di Jun would choose. They were well aware that Di Jun had no realistic hope of breaking through to the Saint realm. The gap between a Quasi-Saint and a true Saint was immense, and no mere treasure could bridge it.

Moreover, Di Jun's foundation was insufficient. He had only recently been resurrected, and if he had survived continuously from the time of the great war between the Wu and Demon Tribes, he might have accumulated enough to make a breakthrough. However, having perished for so long, his foundation remained the same as it was before his death. His accumulation simply wasn't enough.

Thus, they weren't worried about him using this opportunity to break through to the Saint realm. Unless he obtained something like a Saint Ascension Pill, any other treasure would only serve to enhance his existing strength rather than push him to the next level.

The discussion among the onlookers didn't last long, but Di Jun knew he had to make his decision quickly. After all, many rewards were yet to be announced, and those waiting for their turn were growing impatient.

[Di Jun: I choose the first reward—the Blood of the Demon Saint!]

As expected, Di Jun stuck to his original plan. This was the best choice for him—any chance, no matter how slim, to reach the Saint realm was something he could not afford to pass up.

The moment Di Jun obtained the Blood of the Demon Saint, he immediately swallowed it, beginning the process of refining it.

However, as soon as it entered his stomach, he felt as if an entire star had exploded within him. A massive surge of energy erupted from within, spreading violently to every corner of his body.

His powerful physique tensed, veins bulging across his skin, his muscles swelling with tension. His face contorted in pain—it was an agony he had anticipated, but the sheer intensity of it still caught him off guard.

He had underestimated the potency of the Blood of the Demon Saint. Despite his already formidable body, the moment he absorbed it, the overwhelming power nearly tore him apart.

Fortunately, he was the only one in the demon race capable of withstanding such an ordeal. Had anyone else attempted this, they might have been completely obliterated. But such immense pain also promised equally immense gains.

As the agony subsided, his bloodline surged to a higher level. His physical body became significantly stronger, and his overall strength saw a considerable boost. However, the thing he desired most—the path to Sainthood—remained out of reach.

Though Di Jun was satisfied with his growth, he couldn't help but feel a trace of regret. The realm of Saints was still an unattainable dream. Even with his current power, breaking through to that level was still an unknown challenge.

Meanwhile, the ranking rewards continued to be announced. When the list reached the 63rd place, the next recipient was revealed—Tathagata Buddha.

Compared to the Daoist sects, the number of Buddhist figures on the ranking was notably sparse. Aside from Tathagata, even fewer would appear further down the list.

So when his reward was revealed, many were eager to see what he would receive.

Before long, the answer was displayed.

[Technique List, 63rd Place Reward: Half a Saint's Relic]

The moment this appeared, the vast majority of Buddhist disciples were thrown into a frenzy. None of them had ever expected such a reward—it far exceeded their wildest imaginations.

A Saint's Relic was an object formed from a Saint's remains. Regardless of whether it was a full relic or just half, it was still the remnant of a true Saint. And it specifically belonged to a Buddhist Saint!

Before this, no one had ever heard of a Saint perishing. In their collective memory, Buddhism had only ever had two Saints—Jieyin and Zhunti.

They weren't familiar with any other powerful figures who had reached this level.

In the Primordial World, Saints were legendary figures, known and revered by all. Even if one had never met them personally, their names were widely recognized.

Yet, as far as they knew, no Saint had ever fallen.

And now, a Saint's Relic had appeared.

If this was truly the remnant of a deceased Buddhist Saint, then—who had died?

Naturally, this revelation left them in deep confusion.