Primordial Era: Becoming the Great Emperor of Humanity from the Start

Chapter 221 Enlightenment!

In the game "Perfect World", in the lower realm of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, a figure slowly appeared, which was none other than Jiang Heng, the Human Emperor of the Primordial World.

Jiang Heng, in his alternate form, traversed layers of time and space, and incredibly descended into "Perfect World".

Jiang Heng knew nothing about the current situation of "Perfect World," and he wasn't even sure what kind of being he was.

After a moment's thought, Jiang Heng decided to first figure out where he was. But when he found a living being, he was completely stunned.

Jiang Heng was certain that he could clearly see the creature in front of him, and that creature could also see Jiang Heng.

However, when Jiang Heng prepared to use some methods to explore the creature's memories, he discovered that he could not make contact with the creature at all.

They are like two sides of a mirror, one inside and one outside. Although they can see each other, they cannot affect each other in the slightest.

Jiang Heng instantly understood that, to "Perfect World," he was like a passerby who did not exist, destined not to leave much of a trace in this world.

Jiang Heng quickly came to terms with it. After all, "Perfect World" was an extremely powerful world; otherwise, it wouldn't have been able to produce a powerful figure like the Desolate Emperor.

The fact that Jiang Heng was able to traverse layers of time and space to arrive in "Perfect World" is enough to demonstrate the system's power.

If Jiang Heng can also change the plot of "Perfect World" and thus affect powerful figures like the Desolate Emperor, then the system is too overpowered.

Jiang Heng came here to seek enlightenment, so whether he can change the plot of "Perfect World" is not important to him.

For Jiang Heng, witnessing the life of the Desolate Emperor and seeing the opportunity for a breakthrough in the process of the Desolate Emperor's growth is the most important thing.

Although Jiang Heng's current incarnation cannot affect "Perfect World", his own realm and cultivation level still exist.

It didn't take long for Jiang Heng to realize that he was now in the lower realm of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, which was the birthplace of the Desolate Emperor.

Soon, Jiang Heng arrived in the Wilderness Mountains and found the Stone Village where the Desolate Emperor had lived since childhood.

Jiang Heng was very lucky. After arriving in Stone Village, he soon discovered that the Desolate Emperor was still a cute little baby.

The Desolate Emperor has not yet grown up and has not yet stepped out of Stone Village, which means that the timeline of "Perfect World" has only just begun.

The small stone village looks unusually peaceful, but this ordinary little mountain village is actually full of hidden talents.

At the entrance of Stone Village, there is a withered tree that was transformed from the Willow God. Not to mention that this small Stone Village is also the place where the Desolate Heavenly Emperor grew up.

Suddenly, as if sensing something, Jiang Heng looked into the depths of Stone Village, where a baby was walking out holding a bowl of animal milk.

The moment Jiang Heng saw the Desolate Emperor, a river of time appeared before his eyes, upon which stood an unparalleled powerhouse.

This powerful being defies description in any language; he possesses unparalleled charisma and invincible grace.

This is the Desolate Heavenly Emperor, a supreme being who truly transcends the river of time, has broken the shackles of fate, and is capable of ruling over all ages.

With just one glance, Jiang Heng seemed to be immersed in an endless river of time. Jiang Heng saw the distant past and the endless future.

A peerless powerhouse traversed the river of time, constantly battling and slaying countless enemies, causing ripples to spread across the river of time.

"Unparalleled in the world, dominating all ages, what a magnificent Desolate Heavenly Emperor!"

Jiang Heng had long admired the peerless Desolate Emperor. Now that he had actually met the Desolate Emperor, he realized that seeing him in person was indeed better than hearing about him.

Who could have imagined that this adorable little baby would one day become the invincible and eternally powerful Desolate Emperor?

The reason why Jiang Heng was able to see the river of time in a baby was because Jiang Heng had also cultivated the "Great Freedom of Others" technique.

In the storyline of "Perfect World", after Huangtian Emperor breaks through to the Quasi-Immortal Emperor realm, he will fight a great battle with Corpse Immortal Emperor.

The Desolate Heavenly Emperor used the "Great Freedom of Other Transformation Technique" to divide billions of drops of essence blood, which fought against the Corpse Immortal Emperor in billions of time and space.

Some of the essence and blood originated in the era of the fallen emperors, some in an even more distant era, and some in the far future.

This is actually the same as Jiang Heng scattering billions of essences and blood into the river of time in the primordial world using the "Great Self-Transformation Technique".

At this moment, the Desolate Emperor that Jiang Heng saw was actually an incarnation of another being, but this incarnation was the most special one.

It was this Desolate Heavenly Emperor who truly reached the final step, embracing the countless incarnations of his past lives into one, and ultimately breaking through to the Immortal Emperor realm.

If Jiang Heng could also reach this level, he could also bring over billions of essences and blood, merge them into one, and become a unique existence.

Just looking at the young Desolate Emperor before him, Jiang Heng felt countless insights constantly emerging in his heart.

Without a doubt, the Desolate Heaven Emperor was the creator of the "Great Freedom of Other Transformation Technique" and cultivated it to perfection.

The Desolate Emperor before him was a special being. In this Desolate Emperor, Jiang Heng saw the true perfection of the "Great Freedom of Other Transformation Method".

In "Perfect World", Jiang Heng cannot interfere with anything, which allows him to focus on comprehending the Dao through the young Desolate Emperor.

Yes! Through the young Desolate Emperor, Jiang Heng seemed to see the source of all paths through the river of time.

Jiang Heng was certain that, given enough time, he could definitely make the "Great Freedom of Others" technique even more advanced.

At that time, there will be no more obstacles to entering the Quasi-Immortal Emperor realm. Even the supreme realm of Immortal Emperor is not without hope for Jiang Heng.

From that day on, Jiang Heng lived in the Stone Village in the Wild Mountains, but no one in the Stone Village knew of Jiang Heng's existence.

With Jiang Heng's current cultivation and strength, even in "Perfect World", he is an unparalleled existence comparable to a Celestial King.

Apart from the powerful beings in the Boundary Sea, no living being could easily discover Jiang Heng's presence, let alone in this place which is merely the lower realm of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths.

Of course, if Liu Shen could fully recover, with the strength of the Ancestral Sacrifice Spirit at its peak, it might be able to sense Jiang Heng's presence.

Spring comes and autumn goes, and several years have passed in the blink of an eye. The Desolate Emperor is constantly growing and embarking on his legendary path.

Jiang Heng, on the other hand, had been cultivating in Stone Village, witnessing the resurrection of Willow God and comprehending the "Great Freedom of Others" from the Desolate Emperor.

The "Great Self-Transformation Technique" within the system is essentially the same as the "Great Self-Transformation Technique" created by the Desolate Heaven Emperor.

However, relying solely on a cultivation technique to cultivate on his own, Jiang Heng, at his current level, naturally cannot reach the level of the Desolate Heavenly Emperor.

The true "Great Freedom of Other Transformation" is the one possessed by the Desolate Heaven Emperor, and Jiang Heng has never comprehended its many mysteries.

It was because of this reference that Jiang Heng, although he had only cultivated for a few short years, felt as if he had lived for hundreds of millions of years.

Countless insights settled in Jiang Heng's mind, transforming into his foundation and ultimately becoming an aid to his breakthrough.

Of course, although both practiced the "Great Self-Transformation Method," Jiang Heng did not simply copy it verbatim.

Everyone's situation is different. Even if they practice the same technique, the final results may be very different.

Those who learn from me will live, those who imitate me will die! Blindly learning from others' methods will never allow you to reach the same ultimate level as the creator.

Just like the "Great Freedom Technique of Others," if Jiang Heng blindly applies it, the Quasi-Immortal Emperor realm would probably be his limit.

If Jiang Heng wants to break through to the Immortal Emperor realm using the "Great Freedom Technique of Others", he must forge his own path.

Therefore, the "Great Freedom of Other Transformation" technique possessed by the Desolate Heaven Emperor was merely a reference for Jiang Heng.

Referring to the supreme realm of the Desolate Heavenly Emperor can help Jiang Heng see the path ahead clearly. In this way, Jiang Heng can avoid taking detours.

The path to ultimate strength is Jiang Heng's foundation; it is the supreme foundation he forged when he entered the realm of the Great Emperor.

Jiang Heng is currently doing what he is doing: to carry the "Great Self-Transformation Dharma" with the ultimate path and to forge a path that truly belongs to him.

While cultivating, Jiang Heng did not miss any opportunities. In Stone Village, there was a bone cauldron related to the "Original True Explanation".

The Original True Explanation is an unparalleled divine law created by the Corpse Immortal Emperor, which directly points to the Quasi-Immortal Emperor realm and has great reference value for Jiang Heng.

He embodies all the classics and integrates all the principles into one! This is Jiang Heng's way, and all powerful techniques can become his resources.

The Desolate Emperor was able to break free from the constraints of his predecessors and create his own path of cultivation, which is the cultivation method in the world of "Covering the Sky".

Jiang Heng could naturally use the experience of the Desolate Emperor as a reference, and create his own supreme path by drawing on the various techniques from the worlds of "Perfect World" and "Covering the Sky".

"Congratulations, fellow Daoist, on your rebirth and reversal of fortune. Reborn from desolation, in this life, your potential is limitless, and you have the hope of reaching the pinnacle of the Great Dao!"

Jiang Heng suddenly spoke, but everything in Stone Village remained as usual, and no one heard Jiang Heng's voice.

Only the willow tree at the entrance of Shicun Village was swaying gently, its green leaves appearing even more vibrant and lush.

"These years of exchanging ideas with fellow Daoists have truly benefited me greatly!" A voice, neither male nor female, rang in Jiang Heng's ears.

This situation is that after countless years of silence, the ancestral spirit, the supreme powerhouse at the Immortal King level, Liu Shen, has finally been revived.

Jiang Heng did not interfere with Liu Shen's revival, nor did he tell Liu Shen anything about the future of "Perfect World".

Jiang Heng was merely a fellow Daoist, sitting and discussing Dao with Liu Shen, exchanging cultivation insights with her.

Jiang Heng had also practiced the magic of the Willow God, and he even transformed the "Willow God's Precious Technique" into the fifth move of the Emperor's Fist, "Withered Tree Rejuvenates."

When exchanging cultivation insights with Liu Shen, Liu Shen was naturally amazed by Jiang Heng's extraordinary talent, believing that Jiang Heng's cultivation was unfathomable.

But what Liu Shen didn't know was that during the process of exchanging insights with Liu Shen, Jiang Heng's understanding of "Liu Shen's Precious Techniques" was also constantly improving.

The fifth move of the Emperor Fist, "Withered Tree Rejuvenates," thus became even more perfect, which was an unexpected surprise for Jiang Heng.

This also made Jiang Heng realize that in "Perfect World", he still had the possibility of continuing to improve the Emperor Fist.

The Emperor Fist techniques of "The Highest Good is Like Water," "Heavenly Fire Spreads Across the Plains," "Great Virtue Carries All Things," and "Breaking Through the Sky" were all deduced by Jiang Heng based on the Ten Fierce Treasure Techniques.

In "Perfect World," the Ten Fiends are all real. If Jiang Heng could witness them firsthand, he would undoubtedly benefit greatly.

Emperor Fist is a peerless divine power created by Jiang Heng. If he can advance it further, Jiang Heng's strength will definitely increase accordingly.

"To live a life in reverse is a brand new beginning. Since you haven't fully recovered yet, there are naturally some things you can't remember."

"But it's only a matter of time. Fellow Daoist, you will surely rise to great heights in this life and shock the entire universe!" Jiang Heng said with some emotion.

"Fellow Daoist seems to know a great deal about my past. Could you tell me about it?" Liu Shen asked with some curiosity.

The Willow Goddess awoke from her desolation, her past life long gone with the wind. She only remembered some vague fragments of her past life.

However, as Liu Shen's cultivation gradually recovers, she will naturally remember the past, and at that time she will be able to restore her cultivation as an Immortal King.

Jiang Heng smiled but remained silent, only shaking his head. Liu Shen had her own destiny, and Jiang Heng had no intention of interfering.

In the context of "Perfect World", Jiang Heng is merely a real passerby who could never truly change anything.

If Jiang Heng reveals too much information, it will inevitably have a huge impact on "Perfect World" and cause unpredictable consequences.

If Jiang Heng were to miss this unparalleled opportunity, it would certainly be a loss for him.

Seeing that Jiang Heng was unwilling to say more, Liu Shen did not press him. After Liu Shen's recovery, the two continued to exchange cultivation experiences.

During this time, Shicun also encountered a crisis. The appearance of Shanbao attracted many powerful figures from the lower realms, but Jiang Heng and Liu Shen ignored them.

From their perspective, this was nothing more than children playing house; they weren't even interested in taking a second look.

As the Desolate Emperor grew up, he eventually left Stone Village, ventured into the Great Wilderness, and entered the Stone Kingdom, beginning his incredibly glorious yet tragic life.

Jiang Heng was like an observer, hiding beside the Desolate Emperor and silently watching the Desolate Emperor's continuous growth.

It wasn't until the Desolate Emperor, through a series of fortuitous events, became involved in the struggle for the Kunpeng Divine Treasure that Jiang Heng truly became interested.

The fourth move of Emperor Fist, "The Highest Good is Like Water," was created by Jiang Heng based on the "Kunpeng Treasure Technique" and combined with the element of water from the Five Elements.

The last generation of Kunpeng perished in this realm during the Primordial Era, leaving their legacy in the Kunpeng Nest in the North Sea.

If Jiang Heng could catch a glimpse of the true face of the last generation of Kunpeng, he would surely be able to see the complete "Kunpeng Treasure Technique" on the body of an unparalleled immortal king.

At that time, it would be only natural to make the fourth form of the Imperial Fist, "The Supreme Good is Like Water," even more perfect.

However, in the present world, there are indeed Kunpengs; the immortal beings of the upper realm are the descendants of the last generation of Kunpengs.

However, since the immortal beings had not yet reached the level of Immortal King giants, their reference value to Jiang Heng was naturally not very high.

However, Jiang Heng did not choose to go first. Instead, he remained hidden around the Desolate Emperor and entered the Kunpeng Nest with him.

A massive portal sits atop the island, its entire body blazing with light, as if connecting to the realm of the gods, from which a river flows into the vast ocean.

This is the nest of Kunpeng Island, the nest where the last female Kunpeng of ancient times transformed after her death.

"As expected of a Celestial King, I wish I could meet him!" Jiang Heng sighed.

Just by looking at the imposing aura of the Kunpeng's nest, Jiang Heng could sense that the last generation of Kunpeng must be an unimaginably powerful being.

If placed in the primordial world, Kunpeng would definitely be a saint-level powerhouse, no weaker than the Western Sage of Guidance.

Jiang Heng's gaze pierced through layers of void, and he saw a black paper boat drifting out of the golden portal along the river.

The black paper boat was very small, no bigger than the palm of your hand, delicate and exquisite, yet it possessed an unparalleled aura, as heavy as a mountain.

A rare look of solemnity appeared on Jiang Heng's face. This black paper boat was no ordinary thing; it came from an unparalleled expert.

That stunningly talented and ruthless emperor has already reached the supreme realm of Quasi-Immortal Emperor in the endless future.

In that era, the Great Emperor Wushi died in battle, and the Heavenly Emperor Ye lay dead, which is why the Ruthless Great Emperor lamented, "Only I am left."

Observe her actions, and you will understand her way! Although Jiang Heng did not see the stunningly beautiful empress, he could sense her presence.

In the primordial world, Jiang Heng also passed on the Empress's cultivation techniques to Houtu, allowing Houtu to forge her own path.

Jiang Heng had some understanding of the Empress's Dao. Now, sensing the Empress's aura, Jiang Heng also gained many insights.

Just as Jiang Heng was lost in his comprehension, the Desolate Emperor had already fought with many enemies and entered the Kunpeng Nest.

The Kunpeng's nest is naturally full of treasures, and they are even more precious in this lower realm.

The Desolate Emperor was no pushover either. He fought against many powerful figures in the Kunpeng Nest, displaying an invincible spirit that swept across the land.

Suddenly, Jiang Heng sensed something and turned to look in a certain direction. As if the heavens and earth were collapsing, a terrifying Daoist sound came, and chaotic energy slowly emerged.

The cave ahead was dazzling, and a magnificent hall opened up. There, a Kunpeng looked down on the world, radiating intense light, shrouded in chaos, and was extremely terrifying.

This is an ancient palace, vast and boundless, with a hazy starry river above and a chaotic aura below, permeating the entire palace.

Inside that ancient hall, there was a lifelike Kunpeng, its golden eyes like two suns, staring at everyone.

The Kunpeng's form was constantly changing. One moment it was golden with black stripes, resembling a giant roc, stretching across the starry sky, vast and boundless.

After a while, it sank into the chaos again, resembling a huge fish, its entire body black, its back spanning countless miles, boundless and vast.

The Kunpeng looked down upon the world with disdain and looked down upon humanity. The moment it appeared here, many creatures could not withstand it and immediately knelt down. Its divine power was vast and its momentum was invincible.

Jiang Heng stared intently at the Kunpeng before him, knowing full well that this was not the real Kunpeng.

The last generation of Kunpeng perished in ancient times, only falling under the combined attack of several immortal kings from another world.

The Kunpeng before us is a manifestation of the Kunpeng Treasure Technique, containing many marks left by the Kunpeng before its death.

Jiang Heng only obtained the "Kunpeng Treasure Technique" from the system; he had never actually seen the Kunpeng, let alone received its inheritance.

The level to which Jiang Heng can cultivate the "Kunpeng Treasure Technique" depends entirely on his own comprehension, which is actually somewhat different from the most original "Kunpeng Treasure Technique".

But now, inside the Kunpeng's nest, Jiang Heng truly felt the aura of the Kunpeng and saw the most primitive "Kunpeng Treasure Technique".

The legacy left by the last generation of Kunpeng even embodies the last generation of Kunpeng's understanding of the "Kunpeng Treasure Technique".

The greatest truths are the simplest; they are nothing more than a state of being in harmony with heaven and earth and one with all things. This is a realm that even Jiang Heng has never comprehended.

In an instant, Jiang Heng was immersed in layers of enlightenment, and many profound mysteries that he had never comprehended before surged into his mind.

Unfortunately, the phantom of Kunpeng disappeared after only a short time, and what appeared in front of Jiang Heng was just an altar.

This is a treasure left behind by the last generation of Kunpeng, originally intended for his child, an immortal being in the upper realm.

Jiang Heng was naturally not interested in any of this, even though it included Tianhuang, a weapon that Kunpeng had once used.

Without a doubt, the Heavenly Desolation Treasure is a Celestial King artifact, once ranked among the top ten weapons of the Primordial Era, and is an unparalleled treasure.

The Heavenly Desolation was forged by Kunpeng using his own talisman bones and the divine bones of all races, making it incredibly powerful and indestructible.

Even in the primordial world, a magic weapon as powerful as Tianhuang is at least comparable to an ordinary innate spiritual treasure.

However, at this time, Tianhuang had already broken into three pieces, which shows how fierce the battle between Kunpeng and the immortal king of the other world was back then.

What impressed Jiang Heng was that even when faced with the siege of several immortal kings from another world, Kunpeng did not die in the ancient era.

Kunpeng's strength was indeed extraordinary, but such an invincible powerhouse died in an extremely frustrating way.

During Kunpeng's severe injury, he was persecuted by several True Immortals from the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths. Due to the recurrence of his old injuries, he was unable to suppress the Immortal-Breaking Curse and ultimately perished in the mortal realm.

Instead of dying at the hands of the immortal king of another world, he was killed by the true immortals of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths whom he risked his life to protect. What an irony!

Within the altar, runes flowed, and a bone shimmered with light, resembling a series of galaxies floating there, as if bearing the will of the universe.

The Kunpeng spread its wings, and its true form reappeared, just like not long ago, directly filling the heavens and earth, soaring in the nine heavens, its huge body stretching across the sky.

Later, the roc transformed into a large black fish, floating like a continent, and finally disappeared into the chaos, and all of this vanished.

The appearance of the primordial rune bone instantly intensified the struggle within the Kunpeng Nest.

Within the Kunpeng's nest, the most precious item is naturally the Kunpeng's original talisman bone, which contains the Kunpeng's inherited treasure techniques.

Jiang Heng, however, watched all of this quietly, like an outsider, because he had long known that the true inheritance of Kunpeng was not in the original rune bone.

(End of this chapter)