Steady Cultivation: Starting With the Perk “Work Hard, Rest Hard” Chapter 531: Soaring Fame

The skirmish reached its conclusion.

Wudaizi departed without a word. Following suit, the remaining two quasi-Dominators vanished shortly after.

Su Yuan gazed off in the direction they had fled, his thoughts racing.

This confrontation served as a grand debut. The advantages were immense; countless cultivators had witnessed the clash, ensuring his reputation would echo across the expanse of the Chaos, which would subsequently trigger a massive surge in Chaos Fame Points.

It was not merely the Chaos Fame Points that improved; the gains in Dao Source Fame Points were even more significant. These could, in turn, be funneled into his Chaos Fame pool. Beyond that, his Eternal Fame Value was on the rise as well, which held the potential to be converted into further Dao Source Fame Points via the Transaction Dao Principle. The ultimate rewards for Su Yuan were truly staggering.

Su Yuan began to feel an itch of genuine anticipation.

"Presently, there is only a single black market. We must establish similar hubs on the other eight Treasure Stars," he mused.

Su Yuan harbored concerns that competing Dao Courts might attempt to replicate his business model. It was a straightforward concept, after all. However, by securing a first-mover advantage, he would make it far more difficult for rivals to encroach upon his territory.

Taking immediate action, Su Yuan inaugurated black markets across all eight remaining Treasure Stars, accelerating his accumulation of Dao Source at an unprecedented pace.

Meanwhile, in a distant sector, a cultivator fled the Nine Stars Land in a hurry, dashing toward the Taihao Holy Hall to monetize a Chaos Shadow Stone that contained the recording of the duel between Su Yuan and Wudaizi.

Upon reviewing the footage, the Taihao Holy Hall wasted no time in updating the 'Dao Venerable Chaos Purple-Gold Ranking'.

This prestigious registry, which cataloged the pinnacle combatants of the Chaos and those deemed most likely to ascend to the status of Dominator, underwent a long-awaited transformation.

The updated ledger inducted Su Yuan, assigning him an elite position.

[1]: Venerable Yuanhao, twentieth-order Dao Venerable, …

[2]: Wudaizi, eighteenth-order Dao Venerable, …

[3]: Venerable Seven Stars, twelfth-order Dao Venerable, wielder of two exclusive Fused Dao Treasures, of the Miluo Dao Court, Battle Record: Stood his ground against Wudaizi in a draw; includes visual record.

[3]: Venerable Yaoyue, ninth-order Dao Venerable, …

[4]: Venerable Ranmeng, eighteenth-order Dao Venerable, …

[5]: Stone Man King, eighteenth-order Dao Venerable

[6]: Venerable Che Li, eighteenth-order Dao Venerable

The revised document circulated through all major factions of the Chaos, igniting immediate intrigue.

The designation 'Seven Stars' was now on every tongue across the realm.

In particular, the Miluo Dao Court descended into a state of absolute fervor upon receiving the news.

Song Cai, overseer of the Seven Stars Dao Palace, had recently noticed a decline in new recruits and sales of Comprehension Boost Tokens, which had given him a momentary lull in his duties. But suddenly, the perimeter of the Seven Stars Dao Palace became a scene of chaotic activity.

A rising tide of murmurs grew closer, leaving him thoroughly perplexed.

Extending his divine sense beyond the gates, he observed an overwhelming sea of cultivators surging toward the palace, their faces etched with fervor, anticipation, and zeal.

The frontrunners had already reached the entrance, frantically vying to register with the guards.

"I intend to join the Seven Stars Dao Palace! Process my registration immediately!" an early-stage Dao Yan Realm cultivator shouted in a state of high agitation.

"Include me! I must join!"

The guards, startled by the influx, scrambled to alert the inner staff.

Moments later, Zhuge Jian, Gu You, Ye Bufan, and others emerged to investigate the clamor.

However, the entrance was already besieged by countless practitioners, with even more stretching back toward the horizon.

"What is happening here?" Gu You muttered, completely bewildered.

"The crowd is unmanageable! Send for Elder Song at once!" Zhuge Jian ordered.

Song Cai materialized in front of them without warning. The weight of his Dao Venerable aura rippled outward, forcing the disciples to fall silent under the crushing pressure.

Soon after, fellow Dao Venerables like the Zhuyuan Great Emperor appeared on the scene.

Song Cai questioned one of the early-stage disciples with a furrowed brow, "Explain. Why is there such a commotion?"

Without a word, the cultivator thrust a copied list toward him.

"The 'Dao Venerable Chaos Purple-Gold Ranking' has just released its latest update. Our very own Elder Seven Stars has secured the third position! He is peerless! Simply unmatched!"

Song Cai scanned the document, confirming that his mentor had indeed been cemented as the third most powerful being on the list.

The Zhuyuan Great Emperor leaned in. "What significance does this list hold?"

Someone answered, clearly shocked, "Elder, are you unaware? The Taihao Holy Hall compiles this ranking to identify the hundred figures across the Chaos with the highest potential to reach the level of Chaos Dominator. A higher rank denotes a greater likelihood of breakthrough, and it is universally understood that these rankings reflect the peak of individual power!"

Another added, "By ranking third, it implies Elder Seven Stars has an unparalleled path toward becoming a Chaos Dominator. He is effectively one of the top three existences in the entire Chaos, excluding the Dominators themselves!"

The weight of this revelation dawned upon the group at once.

"The Patriarch has ascended to the top three of the entire Chaos!" the Zhuyuan Great Emperor marveled.

"No wonder so many are desperate to enter our doors!" Gu You mused.

Across the landscape, millions were gathered—from high-level Dao Yan Realm masters down to low-level Tai Chi Realm aspirants—all crowding the Seven Stars Dao Palace. And these were merely the first to arrive.

Gu You sent a private mental message to Ye Bufan: "Do you suspect the Patriarch is suppressing even more of his true power?"

Ye Bufan mused internally, "It is highly probable. Every time the Patriarch showcases his capabilities, he seems to hold back. He may well be stronger than the list suggests—perhaps even a Chaos Dominator in hiding!"

"If so, we have an unbreakable foundation!" Gu You replied with glee.

Song Cai overheard their silent exchange, and a swell of pride erupted in his chest. He had seen Su Yuan rise bit by bit over the eons. With himself now reaching the Dao Venerable level, Su Yuan attaining the status of Chaos Dominator no longer seemed like a distant dream.

A Chaos Dominator… a being capable of birthing a new Chaos dimension. It was a level of divinity beyond his capacity to imagine.

But for the immediate future, Song Cai had to resolve the mounting crisis outside his gates.

His voice thundered, radiating across billions of light-years. "I am Song Cai, Chief Steward of the Seven Stars Dao Palace. As of this moment, recruitment is officially closed. Cease your efforts to reach us. Any future openings will be broadcasted with specific entry criteria via official announcement. Disperse at once. Do not loiter or cause disturbances near the palace. Return to your domains!"

The command rippled through the populace, halting the surging mass of cultivators in their tracks.

"It is finished," some lamented. "Entry to the Seven Stars Dao Palace will be impossible from now on."

"My companion, only a mid-stage Wuji Realm, managed to join earlier. I told him he was wasting his time, yet now he has effectively hit the lottery!"

While many wept in regret, those who held membership inside the palace were paralyzed with joy. Meanwhile, within the Miluo Heavenly Palace, the once-placid Miluo Great Hall was buzzing with unexpected activity.

Dozens of Dao Venerables hovered around Gu Qingzhu, their reverence now amplified tenfold.

Gu Qingzhu sneered inwardly. The transparency of their shifting loyalties was grating.

Previously, these Elders had treated his directives with thinly veiled indifference. To see their sycophantic behavior now left him with little respect for them.