New Spirit Realm.
As the years changed, Time Light flowed on.
Within a certain mountain peak, a wisp of Divine Soul slowly took shape.
At a certain moment, it condensed into the form of a young man.
He wore a robe of purple and azure satin, his pride reaching the heavens. His sharp eyes held differently colored pupils, and he radiated immense majesty, like an emperor born to rule, bearing the appearance of a Supreme Venerable.
Upon closer inspection, his features somewhat resembled Hongjun's.
"Whew... Enlightenment has arrived. This Seat may enter the world along with the tribulation."
He slowly rose, then departed from the place of his birth.
The Enlightenment of the Spirit Realm, also known as the Enlightenment Era, came into being because of the tribulation and was thus also called the Enlightenment Initial Tribulation.
At this time, all living beings in the Spirit Realm had come into existence. Unlike those born after the creation of Heaven and Earth, they were neither bloodthirsty nor mindless. Though ignorant as children, they possessed their own thoughts and awaited a teacher to enlighten and instruct them.
"Mm, the Innate Spirit Clan shall begin from here!"
One day.
The sky suddenly thundered, Holy Light drifting through the air as a majestic and sacred voice spread throughout the entire Spirit Realm.
"This Seat is Meng Sheng, born at the beginning of creation. Now that Heaven and Earth have just opened, living beings are newly ignorant, their wisdom like that of children, I am willing to enlighten and teach them on behalf of Heaven and Earth, completing the rules of Heaven and Earth."
"Let Heaven and Earth bear witness!"
A moment later, Heaven and Earth trembled, and an empty, profound voice sounded from the Void.
"Granted!"
Meng Sheng waved his hand, creating an immortal