Chapter 323: Last Resort Revealed

"Since the birth of the nine Dissociation Disks, besides taking one to study its characteristics, they have been sealed all along."

"Their strengths were in absolute balance, so they have been peaceful so far."

"But not long ago, I thought about how these treasures would be handed over to you juniors in the future, and how I wouldn't be able to explore them myself anymore."

"On a whim, I applied to take one to play with."

"I didn't expect that this would be a mistake and that I would discover its true secret."

Ji Hongdao sighed with some emotion.

As Ji Hongdao slowly explained the cause of the matter, most of the cultivators present didn't have any special reactions.

At most, they were like Li Fan, marveling at the miraculousness of this world, where even treasures had to compete.

Because these Dissociation Disks were rewards for the top performers, it wasn't their concern.

But the cultivators whose names shone brightly on the golden list weren't as pleased.

Anyone who had a treasure that might disappear at any time would surely feel uncomfortable.

Accustomed to and amazed by the miraculousness of the Dissociation Disks, they ultimately could only helplessly watch as they failed in competition and it gradually disappeared from their hands.

Just thinking about it felt extremely depressing.

If it really ended up like this, it would have been better not to have owned one from the beginning.

Otherwise, it would undoubtedly become a persistent heart demon, accompanying them throughout their life.

But looking at it from another perspective, the top nine on the list were all proud talents.

They all had their own pride, so it was impossible for them to give up without a fight.

"No wonder Ji Hongdao showed that expression. The unexpected deaths of Tantai Tao and a dozen others were already a painful loss for the Formation Hall."

"And these top nine cultivators are all outstanding talents as well. Losing any one of them would be unacceptable."

"In the competition of the nine disks, the winner takes all. The other eight losers will naturally be affected and may even decline from then on."

"For the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance, the greatest use of us students is to build the Tianxuan Spirit Lock Formation."

"Even if that winner may become a true master of formations, from the perspective of the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance, they suddenly have lost eight high-end laborers."

"In this world, the determination to build the Tianxuan Spirit Lock Formation is so strong that the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance will naturally not allow such a thing to happen."

Li Fan's thoughts turned quickly, and in an instant, he understood the ins and outs of the matter.

Sure enough, Ji Hongdao continued, "You are all indispensable talents of the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance. Losing one of you would be a huge loss. We will certainly not allow such infighting to happen."

"So, after serious discussion, we have decided to change the prizes for this assessment."

"Instead of the Dissociation Disks, they will be changed to the Formation Hall's specially made Formation Breaking Jade Disks, which were previously only allocated to Soul Transformation and above Formation Masters."

After Ji Hongdao's speech, there was no stirring reaction.

After all, the Dissociation Disks were incomparably precious. Even if it was a Formation Breaking Jade Disk, a treasure used only by Soul Transformation stage cultivators, how could it compare to a secondary body of the Tianxuan Mirror?

Ji Hongdao continued, "The change in the prizes this time was our mistake. To make up for it, we have also decided to increase the number of winners of the Formation Breaking Jade Disks from the top nine to the top one hundred."

At this point, the crowd finally started to stir.

After all, most had nothing to do with it before, and now a prize suddenly fell from the sky. Of course, there would be some excitement.

Li Fan also glanced at the golden list in the sky.

He happened to be exactly one-hundredth place.

The results were better than he had expected.

"It seems that my slight move of the formation has had the effect of turning failure into a miracle," Li Fan thought to himself.

But it was only a slight surprise, and Li Fan quickly calmed down, staring at Ji Hongdao in the sky.

He inevitably had more important things that he had not explained.

Those were the crucial topics for today.

Otherwise, no one would know that the real prizes were the Dissociation Disks.

If there was a problem with the prize, the substitutes could have been announced directly.

Why go through all these twists and turns today, constantly stirring up everyone's emotions?

Li Fan had no attachment to the Dissociation Disks, so he could analyze Ji Hongdao's intentions calmly as an outsider.

Sure enough, as Li Fan expected.

After the crowd gradually calmed down, Ji Hongdao finally announced again, "As for those nine Dissociation Disks..."

With a slight pause, attracting the attention of the students, Ji Hongdao slowly said, "We have decided to catalyze their competitive process through special means."

"Within ten years, the final and only Dissociation Disk will be left."

"And this true Dissociation Disk will not be taken back."

"Its ownership still belongs to the winner."

Like a thunderclap, the originally depressed Qi Chengcheng and others had a renewed flash of greed in their eyes.

"I think everyone understands that the reason why treasures such as the Dissociation Disks were offered as a reward in this assessment is because the alliance attaches great importance to the construction of the Tianxuan Spirit Lock Formation."

"Although there have been some minor mistakes in the process, however!"

"Our original intention remains unchanged!"

Ji Hongdao's tone became heavier, his face serious as he said, "To reaffirm the alliance's determination."

"To inspire everyone to strive for excellence."

"After our application received approval from the headquarters, we have decided that the final winner of the nine disk competition will be rewarded to the Formation Master who contributed the most to the construction plan of the Tianxuan Spirit Lock Formation!"

Li Fan's eyes narrowed slightly when he heard this.

Taking a breath, he couldn't help but marvel, "Excellent tactics!"

"All the twists and turns today were for this."

"After several psychological ups and downs, compared to directly announcing this result, the temptation is much stronger."

"They'll be certain that these students will fight desperately for it."

Li Fan could almost foresee that for this true Dissociation Disk, which had the hope of becoming the next Tianxuan Mirror, these Formation Masters would surely reach a terrifying level of competition in the upcoming construction frenzy.

They will probably become even more formidable than cattle and horses in slaving away.

"It seems that in this life, the widespread construction of the Tianxuan Spirit Lock Formation will definitely be much faster than I imagined."

"I don't have much time left..."

"However, I have a vague feeling. For this matter, the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance seems exceptionally eager."

"The Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance has been established for thousands of years, and its rule is as solid as a rock."

"The Tianxuan Spirit Lock Formation is just another step forward. It should be slowly pursued, without the need for so many means."

"What are they so anxious about?"

Li Fan fell into contemplation for a moment.