Primordial Era: A member of the Jie Sect, apprenticed to Tongtian

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Among the countless ancient legends circulating in the Three Realms, four supreme divine objects have been repeatedly mentioned, collectively known as the "Chaos Spiritual Treasures".

As their names suggest, these four treasures were not created after the creation of heaven and earth, but were supreme objects that existed before the world was created and all things were still in chaos.

They are the Heaven-Opening Axe, the Chaos Green Lotus, the Creation Jade Disc, and the Chaos Pearl.

The Chaos Green Lotus is full of vitality and is said to have given birth to the great god Pangu, as well as the legendary three thousand chaotic gods and demons; the Heaven-Opening Axe is incomparably powerful, and it was with this axe that the great god Pangu split the chaos and created heaven and earth; while the Creation Jade Disc was obtained by the Dao Ancestor Hongjun, making him the ancestor of all paths and the teacher of all saints.

The last Chaos Pearl, however, has never appeared in the Three Realms since the creation of the world. If it weren't for the occasional mention by the Dao Ancestor Hongjun during his sermons, its existence would probably have been completely forgotten by the world.

According to the Dao Ancestor, the Chaos Pearl was even considered the most powerful of the four Chaos Treasures. It is said that it nurtured a truly vast world, containing heaven and earth and encompassing all things.

It is precisely for this reason that the ancient great supernatural beings in the Three Realms have always had a speculation that the Chaos Pearl's creation was too heaven-defying and could not be tolerated by heaven and earth. Its internal world could not even be fully formed and was directly erased by the Heavenly Dao after the creation of heaven and earth.

But at this moment, Shi Yuan knew very well that this guess was incorrect.

Because this treasure is now quietly under his control.

He couldn't be sure if his time travel was related to the Chaos Pearl, but one thing was crystal clear... the Chaos Pearl had completely recognized him as its master, and in a way that was connected to his soul and there was no possibility of separation.

Through this connection, he could clearly perceive the true state inside the Chaos Pearl.

"As expected, this treasure was never truly completed in its formation."

After confirming that the surrounding chaotic energy would not affect him, Shi Yuan slowly turned his gaze forward. In that hazy void, he vaguely sensed an extremely large, yet elusive, existence.

That was the prototype of a world.

However, the chaotic energy that permeates the surroundings is constantly eroding and assimilating everything, preventing this world from ever truly being born and keeping it in a vague initial stage.

"The vast world inside the Chaos Pearl has not yet fully evolved; it is currently only in its embryonic form."

"To truly take shape, or even approach perfection, it is necessary to rely on good fortune and merit."

Through the information relayed by the Chaos Pearl that had recognized its master, Shi Yuan quickly pieced everything together. The world within the Chaos Pearl was essentially a miniature version of the Three Realms.

But how were the Three Realms created?

It was Pangu, the great god, who sacrificed himself, using the power of the Heaven-Opening Axe, and merging with the essence of three thousand chaotic gods and demons, to finally create the world we know today.

It is clearly impossible for another Pangu god to appear inside the Chaos Pearl.

Therefore, it can only evolve on its own, little by little, over time.

But even after countless years, the power of time alone can only keep this world in a nascent, illusory stage, and it can never truly become a complete world.

What's missing for this world to be born and continue to evolve is the fortune and merit that form the foundation of heaven and earth.

"When I first became a disciple of the Jie Sect, I shared in the sect's fortune... It was precisely because the Chaos Pearl sensed this fortune that it was fully activated."

"This is my destiny."

At that moment, Shi Yuan finally understood.

If time travelers truly all have their own "cheat codes," then the Chaos Pearl is undoubtedly his.

As long as he can continuously acquire enough luck and merit to push the Chaos Pearl toward perfection, he will have a vast world as his backing.

Thinking of this, Shi Yuan no longer hesitated, lightly formed hand seals, and whispered a shout.

The magical power within his body instantly circulated, and the mysterious fortune of the Jie Sect was immediately drawn out, transforming into an invisible torrent that surged towards the nascent world deep within the chaos.

This fortune was the fortune of the Jie Sect that he had been allocated as a direct disciple of the Tongtian Sect Master, and its quantity was already considerable. So, he simply took it as the "starting capital" for the Chaos Pearl.

As fortune continued to flow in, changes soon appeared in the chaos.

Shi Yuan clearly saw that the originally illusory and uncertain prototype of the world began to transform the moment it came into contact with the Qi of Fortune. A portion of the space at the edge of the prototype finally broke free from the erosion of the chaotic Qi and slowly solidified from nothingness.

Earth, water, fire, and wind began to surge, and creation and destruction continued to evolve.

Witnessing this scene alone was enough to shake Shi Yuan's soul. Countless insights about the universe flooded into his consciousness like a tidal wave.

This is the essence of spiritual practice.

Cultivators in the Three Realms have always cultivated the universe and comprehended its laws. The reason why innate deities are so powerful is not only because of their origins and aptitude, but more importantly because they were born in a very early era.

In an era when the universe was not yet perfect and its laws were still manifest, it was far easier to comprehend the Way of Heaven than in later generations.

At this moment, what Shi Yuan was observing was the process of heaven and earth coming into being from nothing.

All the laws were laid bare before him, almost without any concealment.

In an instant, his cultivation level soared, leaping directly from the early stage of Celestial Immortal to the peak. More importantly, it wasn't the realm itself that underwent a qualitative leap in his understanding of the world.

Originally, he achieved the status of a celestial being by using the Nine-Turn Golden Elixir. Although his magical power was solid, he was still lacking in his understanding of the world. Even with the teachings of the Tongtian Sect Master, he still needed decades to hone his skills.

But now, just one glance at the scene of the creation of the world has made up for this lack.

"My luck... is still not enough."

Shi Yuan sighed softly.

Just a moment ago, he even had a strong feeling that as long as he could continue to observe, he could make another breakthrough even with a perfect foundation.

However, he quickly put this regret behind him.

As long as one has enough luck and merit, there will be many more such opportunities in the future.

Soon, his attention was drawn to something else.

The injected fortune had been completely exhausted, and the nascent world below had finally evolved into a true space. This space was not large, only a few hundred miles in circumference. There was no distinction between heaven and earth, no sun, moon, or stars, and no living beings. It appeared desolate and lifeless.

Within the space, only streams of dark yellow, mysterious spiritual energy constantly appeared and circulated.

"What...is this spiritual energy?"

Shi Yuan carefully sensed it, but found that even in the Jie Sect's lineage passed down from the Tongtian Sect Master, there was no record of this kind of spiritual energy. He simply collected a few strands, intending to study them slowly later.

When he looked at this space again, there was a hint of anticipation in his eyes.

"It's a bit small, but at least... it's still a world of its own."

He already knew what to do next.

By continuously acquiring fortune and merit, we drive the evolution of the world. Each evolution is a re-enactment of the beginning of heaven and earth, and also a rare opportunity for spiritual cultivation.

This speed of spiritual practice is far more exaggerated than that of secluded arduous cultivation.

With this in mind, Shi Yuan had no more doubts about his future.

As a direct disciple of the Tongtian Sect Master, and with the Chaos Pearl in hand, if he still couldn't forge a path to heaven, then this journey would have been in vain.

Finally, his gaze fell upon this newly born world.

"Since it is a world, it should naturally have a name."

After a moment's hesitation, he spoke in a low voice.

"Let's call it... the Stone Origin Realm."