Chapter 1277: NDAE, Heavenly-Origin

"Wouldn't the Heaven Relic have simply been more useful and refined directly than wasted creating a ninth-grade product that may or may not replicate its effects…"

"..." The reaction of the vast majority of the crowd was expected; the cultivators present didn't have a sense of understanding toward the Origin State aside from rumors, and even then, the information was largely superficial, which was very apparent by the question posed by that Alchemic Sovereign. 

A lack of essential information, expectations, and general understanding generated this kind of reaction, especially regarding this newly introduced 'Exceed-tier'. However, some reactions were the complete opposite.