Chapter 309 -309-Opportunity and Death Coexist
Chapter 309 -309-Opportunity and Death Coexist
"This is already very good, okay!"
James began explaining with an extremely serious expression.
"Golden Holy Mountain is a colossal existence that has existed for who knows how many tens of thousands of years. There are so many good things inside that they can’t even be counted. As long as you have points, you can get whatever you want."
"And there’s also the opportunity to listen to Oracle-grade beings transmit profundities. Big Brother, do you think that’s treatment anyone can receive?"
He looked as though he had been completely defeated by Daniel.
"So that’s how it is!"
Daniel responded, "Then congratulations to you two. I also have some good news."
James and Mosi stared blankly at Faustus.
Faustus said calmly, "I am already an official member of Golden Holy Mountain."
Boom—!
The two of them froze at the same time, as if they had been struck by a bolt of lightning.
Holy shit...!
An official member.
That treatment was countless times better than that of a registered member.
"Mosi, tell me, is this good news?"
"Why does my mood suddenly feel like I just ate a sour fruit..."
James looked at Mosi with a stiff expression.
"Of course."
Mosi replied expressionlessly with two words.
"Boss Faustus, what level of treatment did you get exactly?"
James could not help asking out of curiosity.
Daniel smiled.
"Nothing much. They just gave me an initial sum of points, my own sphere of influence, a fixed headquarters territory, some kind of pass to enter and exit Ivahpin World, qualifications to enter dangerous lands, secret realms, and forbidden zones, as well as some organizational authority and things like that."
"Eh, this treatment is just so-so, right?"
He blinked, his face full of innocence.
James and Mosi opened their mouths wide, nailed in place like two stone statues.
Then James decisively pulled Mosi around and walked away. His furious voice drifted through the air.
"How did I only now realize that some people are this good at showing off?!"
"Mm!"
Watching the two of them leave, Daniel shrugged.
In truth, he currently had no real concept of what his treatment actually meant. He would only truly experience it after arriving at Golden Holy Mountain’s headquarters.
Suddenly, a voice transmission sounded beside his ear.
"Faustus, come over here."
It was Chanelle’s voice.
Daniel arrived before Chanelle.
Chanelle smiled as he sized him up, then nodded in satisfaction.
"As expected, you are someone blessed with great Fortune Points."
"Faustus, do you know that whenever an Astral Realm opens, it marks the emergence of a large number of top-tier Divine-grade powerhouses?"
Chanelle’s eyes were bright as he smiled.
"A new Astral Realm is about to open. I have secured one of Golden Holy Mountain’s quotas for you, James, and Mosi."
Daniel’s eyes lit up.
Golden Holy Mountain’s quota?
James and Mosi were going too?
That was excellent.
"There is no need for me to say much about how greatly the Astral Realm can help in constructing a sage rank."
Chanelle continued, "Likewise, every time an Astral Realm opens, it is also a calamity. Do you mind if I say a few more words?"
Daniel nodded repeatedly.
"I would be more than grateful!"
Chanelle slowly began, "An Astral Realm is a newborn star system."
"For the first ten years after its birth, it is protected by primordial laws. Even Oracle-grade beings like us cannot approach it."
"From the eleventh year to the thirtieth year, only demi-sage rank powerhouses can enter by relying on ’star scrolls.’ Among them, those who possess a Scroll of Astral Prosperity can enter the deepest regions of the Astral Realm and obtain the greatest harvests."
"There are only seven Scrolls of Astral Prosperity in each era."
Chanelle sighed with emotion.
"Back when I was still a demi-sage rank, I personally saw the seven powerhouses who held the Scrolls of Astral Prosperity. Without exception, each of them stood at the very peak of the starry sky’s pyramid. At that time, in front of them, I felt nothing but shame at my own inferiority."
Daniel’s heart shook.
Even an existence like Chanelle, a T7 Oracle-grade powerhouse, had felt inferior before those seven people back then. It was clear just how terrifying those people must have been!
And he himself had a Scroll of Astral Prosperity in his possession.
"The Scroll of Astral Prosperity will accompany its master for life. Once its master dies, it will immediately dissipate. Not even an eternal sage can capture it."
"It chooses its master on its own. It cannot be forced."
Daniel’s eyes flickered. For a moment, he nearly wanted to reveal that he possessed a Scroll of Astral Prosperity.
But after thinking about it, he still held back.
That scroll was far too rare, and now was the critical period when the Astral Realm was about to open. Who knew how many bottomless powerhouses would resort to all kinds of methods to seize it?
Even when facing a senior like Chanelle, who was extremely kind and friendly toward him, he could not reveal it.
Everything had to remain steady!
Chanelle continued, "The Scroll of Astral Prosperity is difficult to obtain, but the Scroll of Radiant Stars is relatively more common."
"Only powerhouses below Oracle-grade need the Scroll of Radiant Stars. Golden Holy Mountain has some of them in its possession. Once you arrive at headquarters, you can exchange points for one."
"Understood."
Daniel nodded.
"There is more."
Chanelle continued explaining, "From the thirty-first year to the sixtieth year of the Astral Realm, Divine-grade powerhouses are allowed to enter."
"They also need Scrolls of Radiant Stars, but the Scroll of Radiant Stars can only allow passage through the outer regions of the Astral Realm."
"In other words, for the first thirty years, Divine-grade powerhouses cannot enter the Astral Realm?"
Daniel quickly grasped the key point.
He was invincible among those of the same Rank. If he could dominate the entire Astral Realm for those thirty years, did that not mean all the good things would belong to him alone?
"That’s right."
Chanelle smiled.
"The Astral Realm is nurtured by primordial profundities. Even eternal sages must obey its rules, let alone Oracle-grade and Divine-grade beings."
"Primordial profundities..."
Daniel nodded.
"I understand."
"From the sixty-first year to the one hundred and first year is when Oracle-grade beings can exert their strength. They will enter the Astral Realm at that time."
Chanelle said, "Normally, demi-sage rank powerhouses who hold Scrolls of Radiant Stars will only stay until the thirty-first year, because once Divine-grade powerhouses enter, they will no longer be able to fight them."
Chanelle’s voice suddenly became low and deep.
"Daniel! In the Endless Starsea, the only one you can trust is yourself."
He said quietly, "When faced with top-grade Sacred Materials, top-grade treasure lands, and top-grade Sacred Arts, even companions from the same starfield and the same faction must be treated with extreme caution."
He placed heavy emphasis on the words "extreme caution."
Daniel immediately understood the chill within those words.
"So..."
Chanelle pondered for a moment before saying, "Inside the Astral Realm, even if you encounter demi-sage ranks, sages, or Oracle-grade beings from Canaan Starfield or Golden Holy Mountain, you must still be on guard."
"Many times, an innocent person invites death not because they have committed any wrong, but because they are carrying treasures that others covet."
Daniel nodded.
"The most dangerous enemy is often the one you never guard against."
Seeing that he had taken these words seriously, Chanelle nodded in relief.
"Only by keeping a low profile can one live for a long time—unless you already possess the strength to crush everything, making it so that no covetous person dares to even entertain the thought."
His voice was calm and powerful.
"This time, I specially fought for quotas for James and Mosi because I wanted you to have a few companions at your side whom you can slightly trust."
"In the Astral Realm, strength alone is not enough. You also need helpers. Searching for treasures alone will ultimately be less efficient than having three or five people travel together."
Faustus nodded.
He had never set foot in the Astral Realm before, and since Chanelle had personally experienced it, his words naturally made sense.
Otherwise, if he recklessly charged in blindly, he would suffer a huge loss sooner or later.
"After saying so much, it is time to tell you where the Astral Realm is."
Chanelle stretched out his hand. A ball of gentle radiance rose from his palm and slowly flew toward Daniel.
Buried within that ball of light were the coordinates of the Astral Realm, as well as some detailed information about its regions.
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