It wasn't a question of worth—it was simply that, for the current Great Yi, this wasn't what was most urgently needed. Even if the Spring-Autumn Gu offered the possibility of rebirth, the probability was far too slim. It might happen, it might not. Death was death. The chance of activating the Spring-Autumn Gu—if it even existed—was less than one in ten.
To gamble one's life on that one-tenth chance was nothing short of reckless.
Of course, when true danger arrived, even the smallest chance was worth betting on.
He wanted it—of course he did. In some ways, it represented a second chance at life. A redo. A chance for resurrection. Nothing was more precious than living again. On this point, Yi Tianxing understood better than anyone.
"Let's take a closer look first."
He didn't make an immediate decision and instead kept examining the list.
Inwardly, he was also shocked. Many of these Gu worms were bizarre and extraordinary.
For instance, the Soul-Eating Worm—once it entered the body, it could devour the soul, inflicting unimaginable torment. A living hell. It could even devour ghosts and malevolent spirits. It was a vicious and deadly kind of Gu.
Then there was the Face-Fixing Worm, which, once fused with the host, allowed their appearance to remain forever as it was at the moment of fusion—eternal youth.
"Misfortune Worm… there's even a Gu like this?"
Suddenly, Yi Tianxing's expression changed, a sense of foreboding welling up inside him.
A pitch-black Gu worm appeared before him.
This was a rare Misfortune Worm. As the name suggested, once contaminated by it, one's life would be plagued with endless bad luck and calamity. Personal fortune would be devoured by the worm and transformed into misfortune. The kind that would make one choke on water, get hit by meteors while walking, or drown in shallow pools.
Even death wouldn't release one from it.
This worm was the embodiment of lingering doom—it was vicious beyond compare. Once bound to you, there was no doubt: your life, and even your next, would be utterly ruined.
Such a creature could even destroy the destiny of an entire dynasty. A single Misfortune Worm could topple a kingdom in mere moments. It was said to be cursed by gods and hated by spirits. Everyone avoided it like the plague.
If a foreign race were to obtain this Misfortune Worm, Great Yi would suffer unimaginable destruction.
It required one billion sacrifice points—the same price as the Spring-Autumn Gu, indicating its power was of equal rank. Clearly, it was not to be taken lightly.
Then there was the Undying Worm—once refined, it could grant immortality, including limb regeneration and rebirth from a single drop of blood. An unrivaled life-saving trump card.
One after another, these worms stunned Yi Tianxing. He could never have imagined that Gu worms came in such variety, with such incredible powers.
There were even Lantern Worms, which had no attack power but could illuminate the darkest night like day. Soft, non-blinding light. Just placing one in a room would banish all darkness.
And the Sleep Worm—it was said that the strongest variants could put even a Celestial Deity into slumber. Once asleep, facing an enemy would mean certain death—and a humiliating one at that.
There were just too many types of Gu worms.
It completely overturned Yi Tianxing's view of the Gu Dao. It was clearly a viable path of cultivation—a true path to the peak.
"As expected, anything eligible for sacrifice possesses inconceivable power. These existences are truly unspeakable, unknowable."
Yi Tianxing couldn't help but sigh inwardly.
From just these Gu worms alone, one could imagine the terrifying power behind the Ten Thousand Gu Demon God. If its true form were to manifest, the consequences would be world-shaking.
Yet, Yi Tianxing didn't make a selection just yet. Instead, he continued swiftly browsing the list.
This list did not only contain Gu worms—it also featured all kinds of rare treasures and heavenly artifacts. Although fewer in number compared to the Gu worms, it was only relative. To any cultivator, this was a treasure trove of jaw-dropping magnitude.
Even Yi Tianxing felt tempted to drool at some of them.
One such item was a Heavenly Treasure called the Rainbow Bridge.
It wasn't just visually striking with its seven-colored glow—it possessed astounding spatial properties. It could bridge worlds, transporting cultivators to designated locations. A supreme treasure of space transmission, on par with teleportation gates.
Moreover, the Rainbow Bridge had the power to break through spatial boundaries, even those of hidden secret realms. Normally, secret realms had strict entry requirements, often closed off or conditionally accessible. But with the Rainbow Bridge, such restrictions could be bypassed—it could forcibly tear open the barriers and allow entry.
Of course, it wasn't without drawbacks. The energy required to activate the Rainbow Bridge was tremendous. Even a Law Manifestation Realm cultivator would be drained dry in under ten breaths.
Driving it was a monumental task.
Still, once fully matured, the Rainbow Bridge could span the realms, allowing instantaneous travel between different world domains—without needing a domain gate. Its potential was divine.
"Amazing. If this treasure were to be merged into Xuanhuang City, it would undoubtedly become a strategic artifact to stabilize our national fortune. And the cost isn't even that high—just two hundred million points. Probably because few can even use it."
Yi Tianxing was moved.
This would be a core strategic asset for the future of Great Yi.
"This Rainbow Bridge must be secured."
Then, something else caught his eye.
"Hmm? The Well of Eternity? There's even a treasure like this?"
A new item appeared before him—an ancient well that radiated a grayish chaotic aura. Yet within the well, the water glowed emerald green, so serene and inviting it stirred deep longing.
The Well of Eternity—according to the records—was an inconceivable artifact, capable of drawing energy from the endless void, from chaos, from unnameable realms, endlessly and automatically.
During the fusion of the Ten Thousand Worlds, there existed a world called Azeroth. That world had one vast continent—Kalimdor, surrounded by oceans, where many races and creatures struggled to survive.
At the heart of this dark land was a mysterious lake—the Well of Eternity, the source of all magic and natural energy in that world. It continuously drew power from the outer darkness and channeled it into the land, nourishing all living things.
And that… was only one function of the Well of Eternity.
"If I can fuse the Well of Eternity into Xuanhuang City, make it the core energy hub, the city could finally step into the ranks of Supreme Divine Artifacts. It could even complement the Rainbow Bridge, unlocking unfathomable potential."
The idea flashed through Yi Tianxing's mind like lightning.
The Well of Eternity could convert any kind of energy into eternal power, perfectly fueling any divine treasure and enhancing its output.
Undoubtedly, it was the perfect artifact for Xuanhuang City right now.
"As expected… this is not cheap."
Yi Tianxing's gaze turned grave.
The Well of Eternity cost a staggering one billion sacrifice points.
They had only accumulated three hundred million total. It seemed like a lot—but in front of these treasures, it suddenly felt pitifully small.
Each Gu worm made his heart itch with desire. He wished he could take them all.
Fortunately, Yi Tianxing was decisive by nature and no stranger to grandeur. After taking a deep breath, he made his choices swiftly.
"Spring-Autumn Gu, Rainbow Bridge, Well of Eternity…"
With a single thought, he transmitted his selected items into the altar.
Included were not only the chosen treasures, but also a few rare and unique Gu worms—tools that could bring immense benefits and fortune to Great Yi when used correctly.
Swish!!
As if receiving Yi Tianxing's message, the mysterious figure deep within the vortex of the altar seemed to open its eyes and glance down.
In the next instant, the vortex grew even deeper, and beams of divine light flashed outward.