"You can choose three items."
Yi Tianxing took a deep breath, his heart pounding uncontrollably.
Ten rare treasures, each extraordinary in its own right. To choose, he could only pick three that would benefit him the most. This was already a tremendous opportunity; these top-tier treasures were far beyond the reach of ordinary people, their value unimaginable.
Taking a deep breath, his gaze swept repeatedly over the ten star-like items floating before him.
He already had a good idea of what he wanted. Steadying his mind, he pointed to one of the stars and said, "First, I want the Space Gate."
Swish!
As soon as he spoke, an invisible force responded, instantly delivering the star containing the Space Gate into Yi Tianxing's hand. The moment he grasped it, an intricate flow of information naturally surged into his mind.
Space Gate: A treasure born from the heavens and earth, capable of locking, stabilizing, and traversing space. It can condense a Spatial Beacon and deploy it into the world. Near the beacon, a Space Gate can be directly opened to cross vast distances. Yellow Rank – Grade One.
"It seems this Space Gate needs continuous nurturing and refinement. At Yellow Rank – Grade One, it can only form one Spatial Beacon. Even without a beacon, it can still open a gate, but the distance is limited — only up to ten li (about 5 km). To go farther, the gate would need to be reopened."
Yi Tianxing took another deep breath. Despite its limitations, the Space Gate's abilities remained incredibly powerful. At critical moments, it could serve as a life-saving trump card. Moreover, it wasn't static — it could evolve and strengthen. Once it did, its power would become even more formidable.
"The Space Gate is no longer available. Choosing it first was the wisest move."
Around them, the remaining cultivators — spectators of the tournament — stayed on. No one left. Each treasure was enough to shift the balance of power across the land. Everyone wanted to see which items the top contestants would pick, preparing themselves mentally for possible future encounters.
When Yi Tianxing chose the Space Gate, many cultivators couldn't help but feel a twinge of envy.
A treasure for both offense and defense, and a supreme tool for survival — during battle, it could even be used to deploy a variety of tactical strategies with unexpected results.
Even Xiang Yu and the Pope of Light showed changes in their expressions upon seeing it. They coveted the Space Gate too.
"For my second choice, I select the Eight Gates Locking Gold Formation Diagram."
After a brief moment of thought, Yi Tianxing made his second selection. This was a military formation — for any faction, it could instantly bolster their army's overall strength. In a battle between armies, it would provide an overwhelming advantage, possibly even securing an unshakable position. It was a derivation of the legendary Eight Trigrams Formation. For enhancing Xuanhuang Town's might, it would be of critical importance.
"He actually picked the military formation…"
Xiang Yu frowned slightly. He had also set his sights on this treasure. Understanding the importance of military strength, he knew exactly what having such a formation meant.
Unfortunately, it was already taken.
Xiang Yu could only shake his head helplessly.
"What should I choose for the third item?"
At this moment, Yi Tianxing felt a headache. If possible, he wanted everything. But restricted to one last choice, the decision became agonizingly difficult.
The Nine Heavens Demon Suppression Tower was excellent.The Teleportation Array Diagram was also incredibly strategic — vital for establishing teleportation networks.The Star Mage Tower was great for cultivation, able to draw power from the stars.The Ghost Ship would dominate rivers and oceans, opening access to the abundant resources hidden beneath the waters. It was a weapon of war, growing stronger with the absorption of undead remains.
Every single item stirred desire in the heart.
"I choose the Supreme Artifact Blueprint."
Taking a deep breath, Yi Tianxing's face revealed a look of determination. His gaze locked onto the most mysterious treasure among them all. It was the vaguest in description; without a better option, he decided to gamble on it.
Swish!
The Supreme Artifact Blueprint fell into his hands, and simultaneously, profound information poured into his mind. Upon exploring it, a storm of shock and wild joy erupted within him.
He exulted inwardly: This is incredible! I never imagined something like this could exist. Its value is simply unimaginable. With this Supreme Artifact Blueprint, Xuanhuang Town now has limitless potential for growth. I didn't expect that participating in the Number One Under Heaven Martial Tournament would reward me with such a priceless treasure. This blueprint surpasses everything else — even the Ghost Ship can't compare. No wonder its description was so vague — had its true value been revealed, it would've made the winner a target for countless enemies.
This was a true foundation — a treasure that could save countless time, effort, and resources.
Once created, it would truly be a Supreme Artifact.
Despite the waves of joy in his heart, Yi Tianxing kept a calm expression. He silently stored the Supreme Artifact Blueprint in his Spirit Pearl space.
"All right. Now, the second-place winner may choose two items," announced Black Marshal.
The remaining seven stars floated before Xiang Yu.
Without hesitation, Xiang Yu selected two items: the Ghost Ship and the Teleportation Array Diagram.
"Now, the third-place winner may choose — only one treasure," said Brother Handsome.
The Pope of Light examined the remaining five items, hesitated, and finally chose the Sacred Wings, though he couldn't help glancing longingly at the Star Mage Tower.
"Well then, everyone, I, Brother Handsome, hereby declare the First Number One Under Heaven Martial Tournament officially concluded. Everything you've earned here, you may take with you. A friendly reminder — this tournament happened only because the Big Boss showed mercy. As long as you weren't too unlucky, everyone should've gained something valuable. These rewards will become your foundation for survival in the Eternal Continent."
Brother Handsome winked and added with a chuckle:"The secret realm will completely shut down in half an hour. Before that, all participants may leave freely, but once time is up, everyone will be forcibly ejected. During this time, you can interact and trade with each other. However, combat is forbidden here — anyone who starts a fight will be immediately expelled. Transactions are fully protected."
With that, he smiled mysteriously, waved his hand, and he and Black Marshal disappeared in a flash of divine light.
"Fellow Daoist Yi, would you be willing to trade your Eight Gates Locking Gold Formation Diagram? I'm willing to offer great treasures in exchange — even the Ghost Ship if necessary. I also have other rare items for trade," Xiang Yu said, turning to Yi Tianxing.
His tone carried a trace of friendliness.
After all, when he was stripped of his clothes earlier, it was Yi Tianxing who had generously given him a robe to cover himself. Though it was just a plain garment, it had preserved his last shred of dignity — a favor he remembered.
"I'm sorry, but the Eight Gates Locking Gold Formation Diagram is extremely important to me. I won't be trading it. I hope you won't mind, Overlord," Yi Tianxing replied with a calm smile.
"However," he added, "I do have other rare treasures. If anyone is looking for something specific, feel free to state it. If I have what you need, we can discuss and negotiate a trade. Everyone should have one chance to express what they're seeking. What do you all think?"
Yi Tianxing proposed.
"That's a great idea! Everyone gets one chance, which is fair. Plus, it increases the chances of finding what we need. It's hard to gather so many elites from across the continent — once we part, we could be separated by thousands of miles. Meeting again would be next to impossible," Liu Bang said with a cheerful smile.
"I agree," said Yao Yue, immediately nodding.
The others also had no objections.
Time was short, and this method was one of the best. Here, trading was safe — outside, meeting again would be nearly impossible, let alone safely conducting exchanges.
"Alright, I'll start," said a black-robed man stepping forward."I, Wang Mang, am seeking a treasure that can guard a village and drive away ferocious beasts and birds. Ideally, something with strong deterrent power. If anyone has such an item, I'm willing to trade generously."
"I have a magical tower treasure," said a Western cultivator, stepping up and showing a small palm-sized tower glowing with mystical light — unmistakably a rare treasure.
"In exchange, I offer the Seven Slaughter Token — though it can only be used once, it can summon the killing intent of heaven and earth to slay even a top expert. The longer it's nurtured with blood and killing aura, the stronger it becomes. With enough cultivation, it can even kill a mighty powerhouse," Wang Mang said, producing a blood-red token.