Cultivation: When you take things to the extreme

Chapter 1063: Chapter 648: Technology_2

Such was the situation; every tier interacted with the next, from First-Order and Second-Order, to Fourth Rank Fifth Rank, and from Sixth Rank to Seventh Rank. Everyone in the Sky-reaching Tower and Demon Abyss, from top to bottom, was wrapped up in this competition, compelled to vie for their lives amidst death, seeking survival through the fight.

This intensified the losses among the lords, especially the Civilian Lords.

Being a Civilian Lord with no extraordinary talents or family background to rely on, Lin Dong only managed to survive in this intense “internal strife” and advance to Third Order largely due to his decisive early investment.

Ten Thousand Dao Points!

The profits from investing in Ten Thousand Dao Points became his capital to resist the Demon Abyss Lords, not only helping him through tough times but also enabling him to expand in the various territorial defense battles, creating a virtuous cycle, and ultimately breaking through to Third Order.

His case was not isolated; a large number of Civilian Lords got through these tough challenges and even achieved successful turnarounds by investing in Ten Thousand Dao Points, advancing swiftly.

On the other hand, those who lacked foresight or acuity paid a heavy price of blood and life in this fierce competition.

Thus, not understanding trading really could lead to death; such an environment left everyone with no choice but to throw themselves into the fray, becoming front-runners on the breaking waves.

To this day, trading Ten Thousand Dao Points has become the mainstream activity and a hope for survival for Civilian Lords in the Sky-reaching Tower.

Although this has resulted in mixed reviews for the Ten Thousand Treasure Pavilion, drawing much hostility and hatred, the Pavilion Master of the Ten Thousand Treasure Pavilion continues his own way, driving this overwhelming trend, rolling over everyone.

Lin Dong, however, was rather philosophical about it; though he too had experienced life-and-death situations and suffered heavy losses, including the loss of a loved one, he knew it was inevitable.

Without the Ten Thousand Treasure Pavilion, would the wars cease, the risks vanish, and everyone live happily and harmoniously?

Don’t be naive!

Born from adversity, die from comfort!

This was a life-and-death battle against Gods and Demons, the outcome of which was determined at the outset—it was either do or die, or mutual destruction, with no chance of coexistence.

The actions of the Ten Thousand Treasure Pavilion merely accelerated the process, with no change to the outcome.

Since it all had to be faced eventually, it was better to deal with it sooner rather than later, proactive is always better than reactive.

Moreover, what could your hatred do? Many despised the Pavilion Master of the Ten Thousand Treasure Pavilion; Lords from the Ten Thousand Demon Abyss wished they could devour his flesh and skin him alive, but could that change anything?

With unbeatable strength, he had every right to do as he pleased.

You couldn’t resist, you were powerless, so you might as well comply and go with the flow.

Thus Lin Dong saw it very clearly and was now even enjoying himself.

Without us trading, how would the grand enterprise of Ten Thousand Dao grow?

If the Ten Thousand Treasure Pavilion didn’t expand, if Ten Thousand Dao Points didn’t appreciate, how would we contend with the Demon Abyss?

So, although this trading had a semblance of “passing the parcel,” everyone still eagerly participated, cherishing it like sweet candy.

As an early entrant and experienced trader, Lin Dong had even compiled insights on trading, learning to gather information, analyze market trends, and buy low and sell high for substantial profits.

For instance, right now, he had deduced from top-tier information gathered at great cost that the Pavilion Master of Ten Thousand Treasure Pavilion was about to advance to Dual Crown.

This final Ten Thousand Dao Conference before his progression would witness a significant fluctuation in Ten Thousand Dao Points; by seizing the opportunity and making the right moves, one might not become instantly rich overnight, but he could definitely make a fortune.

Of course, he understood that traders like him were just small-scale, with the Ten Thousand Treasure Pavilion being the real tycoon.

The Ten Thousand Treasure Pavilion used Ten Thousand Dao Points to keep these Independent Lords and various forces under their system; the more they earned, the more the Ten Thousand Treasure Pavilion benefited.

After all, it was a win-win situation. As unpleasant as it may sound, even if the Ten Thousand Treasure Pavilion decided to flee and no longer recognize the value of Ten Thousand Dao Points, they would be without recourse, as there was a peer of the Pavilion Master, unbeatable in strength.

Of course, it was not likely for the Ten Thousand Treasure Pavilion to do so, as the current situation had everyone working for them, all striving for the appreciation of Ten Thousand Dao Points.

With the wisdom of the Pavilion Master, it would be inconceivable to tear down the wall he built and abandon the treasury of the Ten Thousand Treasure Pavilion.

So…

In the Territory World, Yellow Sky City, Taiping Palace.

The century term had come, the Third Order list was about to be settled.

Xu Yang, without a doubt, was at the top of the list, far ahead.

“Newcomer List aggregation complete!”

“Reputation List aggregation complete!”

“You have ranked first in the Third Order Newcomer List, achieving the accomplishment — Begin to Emerge!”

“You have ranked first in the Third Order Reputation List, achieving the accomplishment — Six Crowns Three Kings!”

“You have gained 1000000000 Experience Points and 500000000 reputation points!”

“Your Physical Strength +100, Intelligence +100, Charm +100, and you have gained 500 Free Attributes!”

“You can choose one of the following rewards as a Dual Crown reward for the Newcomer List and Reputation List!”

“…”

“First: Divine Transformation (Physical Strength, Intelligence, Charm +300, each Breakthrough Attribute increases by 300 on the original basis, and 100 overflow attributes condense into 1 Breakthrough Attribute)”

“Second: At Peak (Physical Strength, Intelligence, Charm any one attribute +500, any one Breakthrough Attribute increases by 500 on the original basis, and 50 overflow attributes condense into 1 Breakthrough Attribute)”

“Third: Sword Deviation (highest attribute +1000, highest Breakthrough Attribute +1000, can condense the other two attributes and the highest overflow attribute into Breakthrough Attributes, each 10 points of other attributes and overflow attributes condenses into 10 points of the highest attribute)”

The Dual Crown rewards, unchanged yet changed, the first option still being an attribute enhancement choice, only now with the effect of converting overflow attributes into Breakthrough Attributes.

The first option, Divine Transformation, offers a well-rounded development, with no particular downsides, but also no outstanding focus.

The second option, At Peak, focuses on reinforcement, prominent but not comprehensive.

The third option, Sword Deviation, the most interesting one, does not directly provide Breakthrough rewards, but converts lesser attributes and overflow attributes into Breakthrough Attributes.

Converting at a ratio of ten to one, the resulting Breakthrough Value will far exceed the previous two, truly embodying the name of Sword Deviation, promoting extreme development and extreme power.

However, this does not suit Xu Yang. For him, a balanced development is the best strategy. Although Sword Deviation is powerful, it also creates weaknesses that enemies can exploit, which is unwise.

After enhancing attributes, comes the enhancement of territory and skills.

Xu Yang’s strategy remains unchanged; he still opts for balanced development, aiming for steady success.

Thus, he arrives at the final rewards.

“First Option: Person of Fate (randomly gain ten Third-Rank Immortal Spirit Level weapons, equipment, mounts, items, skills)”

“Second Option: Master of Qi Fortune (high probability of gaining the loyalty of one Mythical Hero, a small probability of gaining the loyalty of two Immortal Spirit Heroes, a very small probability of gaining the loyalty of three Immortal Spirit Heroes)”

“Third Option: Innovation (gain the right to create self-built technology, can create exclusive civilization technologies through various means)”

“…”

Not surprisingly, the final reward option again includes “self-built” rights.

Although the ten Immortal Spirit Treasures and the allure of three Immortal Spirit Heroes are very tempting, Xu Yang still chooses the self-built reward without a second thought.

Immortal Spirit Treasures are powerful and Immortal Spirit Heroes are valuable, but for him, nothing compares to the right to self-built.

This can be seen from the Mingxiao Taoists, who not only helped him defeat the Demon Abyss Army as a self-built troop but also greatly supported the development of the territory over the century, refining countless pills, Talismans, and Magic Artifacts.

The Ten Thousand Treasure Pavilion has grown to this extent partly because of his engaging in wars and passing down the baton, but it also relies on the solid support of industries; without the Mingxiao Taoists supplying the market with refined items, this relay would not have been possible.

After all, people are not fools!

Self-built troops are just one example; self-built technologies are even more potent.

Because self-building is based on the Lord’s personal development, the stronger the Lord, the better the self-built results, the greater the benefits.

Thus, for Xu Yang, the value of these civilization technology creation rights far outweighs those ten Immortal Spirit Treasures or one or two Immortal Spirit Heroes.

“You have chosen the third reward — Innovation!”

“You have gained the right to create civilization technology!”

“You can create exclusive civilization technology in the following ways.”

“Creation: Use exclusive technologies of the territory/Lord/Hero/troop to create items. Once the number of creations reaches a certain level, the corresponding civilization technology will be unlocked.”

“Fusion: Consume technology blueprints and resources such as experience, reputation, money, etc., to fuse various technologies, innovate, and form new civilization technology.”

“Innovation: Base it on a certain skill of the Lord, consume resources such as experience, reputation, money, etc., to innovate it into corresponding civilization technology.”