All Things Affinity! The System Reward Has Arrived Again!

[Bite!]

[Congratulations, host! You have acquired a brand new talent – 'All Things Affinity'!]

A long stream of new information, transformed into countless warm points of light, surged into the depths of Lin Shen's consciousness.

[All Things Affinity: Under the Great Dao, all things possess a spirit. This talent allows the host to disregard distinctions of race, form, and even life and non-life, establishing the deepest level of 'affinity' connection with all things in the world.]

[Effect 1: Telepathic Communication. The host can directly communicate with any target at the Divine Soul level, understanding their most fundamental 'emotions' and 'wills'. This applies to everything from mountains and rivers, plants and trees, magical artifacts and spiritual roots, to even abstract laws and principles.]

[Effect Two: Natural Ally. Any target that establishes an 'affinity' link with the host will regard the host as their closest partner, naturally harboring goodwill towards the host and willing to provide assistance to the host within their capabilities.]

[Effect 3: Affinity Aura. The host's very presence subtly influences the surrounding environment, making it more harmonious, friendly, and vibrant. Prolonged exposure to this aura can purify inner demons, enhance comprehension, and increase the chances of sudden enlightenment.]

[Note: This talent is passive and requires no cost. Please use it with confidence and make many friends!]

Lin Shen's head was buzzing.

He didn't understand a single word of what they meant by "Telepathic Communication" or "Affinity Aura."

But he accurately captured the last four words.

Make lots of friends!

Lin Shen's eyes lit up instantly, brighter than the stars in the sky.

This new toy seems even more fun than the "Words Manifest Reality" toy that could turn stones into candy!

That's for solo play only.

This is a game you can play with lots and lots of friends!

"Grandpa! Grandpa!"

Lin Shen excitedly tugged at Hongjun's beard, his small body bouncing excitedly on the spot. "Lin Shen has a new toy! This toy can make friends!"

"Oh? Is that so?"

Hongjun looked into his grandson's bright eyes and felt curious.

He could sense that the Great Dao Merit he had just experienced seemed to have triggered some incredible qualitative change within Lin Shen's body.

But even he, Sage Who Has Merged with the Dao, could not fathom what exactly it was.

"So, who does Little Lin Shen want to be friends with?" Hongjun asked with a kind smile.

Lin Shen's big, bright eyes darted around.

He looked around at his Master, sister, uncle, and the grandfathers who had just been assigned "purple earthworms".

These people are already friends.

No need to pay anymore.

So... who else can I be friends with?

His gaze, almost unconsciously, fell to the ground beneath his feet.

It was an ordinary temple ground paved with bluestone.

Lin Shen squatted down, stretched out his chubby little hand, and gently touched the cold ground.

Before this moment, it was just a hard, uninteresting rocky surface to him.

But now.

The instant his palm touched the ground.

A strange and wonderful feeling welled up in his heart.

He "heard" it.

He heard the deep, resonant whispers of this ancient Kunlun Mountain, accumulated over hundreds of millions of years.

It's saying that it really enjoys the lively atmosphere today.

It also said that it really liked its Master named Tongtian because he was always so carefree, using his sword energy to slash at it. Although it hurt a little, it felt more like he was tickling it, which was very comfortable.

It also secretly told Lin Shen that it didn't like its Master named Yuanshi very much because he always walked lightly, his feet never touching the ground, which made him seem distant and not at all intimate.

"Huh?"

Lin Shen stared in astonishment.

So, this rocky ground can talk!

Hello, Stone Ground.

Lin Shen tentatively greeted it in his mind.

Buzz--

The entire sacred site Kunlun Mountain Peak trembled very slightly in response.

A feeling of joy and closeness flowed warmly from the ground to Lin Shen's palm.

Hello, cute little baby.

"I love your scent, it's sweet and fragrant, like clouds after the sun has shone."

Lin Shen laughed happily, revealing two rows of neat, small teeth.

This new friend is really interesting!

So he turned his gaze to the Heaven and Earth Mysterious Yellow Exquisite Pagoda, which Taiqing Laozi used to knock candy, not far away.

The pagoda floated silently in mid-air, emitting countless Yellow Origin Qi, heavy and ancient.

Lin Shen took his short strides and ran to the foot of the pagoda.

He tilted his little head back, curiously examining the big thing.

Hello, Pointy House.

Lin Shen greeted it in his heart.

The pagoda remained silent for a moment.

Immediately afterwards, an "emotion" filled with arrogance and reserve was conveyed.

"I am the Heaven and Earth Mysterious Yellow Exquisite Pagoda, Acquired Merit Supreme Treasure, not Pointy House."

"Oh." Lin Shen nodded as if he understood, "Then... do you like my First Master, my pointed pagoda?"

The pagoda fell silent again.

After a long while, it spoke in a tone that was both helpless and dependent:

"Master... is very well."

He never used me to fight with others, only occasionally to... crack walnuts or smash candies.

"Although it's a bit of a waste of talent, it's... very comfortable."

Lin Shen found the pagoda's "inner thoughts" even more interesting.

So these big, silent creatures have so many little secrets inside!

He became playful and started striking up conversations with people all over the Kunlun Mountain Peak.

He went to befriend the magnificent Yuxu Palace of the Yuanshi Tianzun.

The Yuxu Palace actually complained to him that its master was too serious. It actually wanted to hang colorful lights all over itself, play some lively music, and hold a grand ball.

He then went and befriended the giant Teppanyaki Black Pot belonging to the Tongtian Jiaozhu.

The black pot's emotions were much simpler. It felt it was the happiest pot in the entire Primordial World because it was filled with all sorts of delicious Spirit Beast every day. Its only trouble was that its owner always forgot to wash the pot.

Lin Shen even went so far as to befriend a tiny Cloud Pattern on Sister Nuwa's skirt.

The Cloud Pattern shyly told him that its biggest dream was to float up into the sky and see for itself what real clouds look like.

Lin Shen was having a great time.

He felt as if he had opened the door to a new world.

It turns out that everything in this world is alive and has its own thoughts.

They just can't speak.

Meanwhile, Hongjun, Three Pure Ones, and the others who were watching watched as Lin Shen Can touched the ground, hugged a pillar, and chuckled to himself.

No one could understand it.

"What is this child... playing now?" The Tongtian Jiaozhu scratched his head, looking completely bewildered.

"I don't know." Yuanshi Tianzun silently calculated with his fingers, but found that everything about Lin Shen was still in Chaos, and the secrets of heaven were not revealed.

Only Hongjun Daozu, whose eyes seemed to contain the Cosmic Birth and Death, was now contracting violently.

In his eyes, with every touch and every smile from Lin Shen, his aura merged more deeply with the surrounding world.

That wasn't a fusion of magical powers, but a fundamental harmony.

It was as if Lin Shen himself was a part of this world, an embodiment of the Great Dao.

For the first time, Hongjun's hand, which held the power of the Heavenly Dao, trembled slightly.

This little guy has acquired a terrifying talent that even he cannot comprehend, originating from the "Great Dao" itself.

This kind of talent may not have the power to World Creation.

But the realm it represents is high enough to make even a Sage look up to it.

That is... the highest realm of being one with all things and walking in harmony with the Great Dao!

Just as Lin Shen was immersed in the joy of "making friends".

At the Kunlun Mountain, in the "Dao Listening Community" that was planned by the Yang Mei the Great Immortal using the Space Laws, a completely different scene has already emerged.

With the Dao Ancestor's sermon coming to an end, the selection of several Quasi-Saint was also finalized.

Those beings who came from all directions of the Primordial World, yet were not even qualified to participate in the trials, did not leave.

On the contrary, even more people came!

The entire Kunlun Mountain, spanning hundreds of millions of miles, are now completely surrounded.

Countless later beings, unable to secure the "official seat" painted by the Yang Mei the Great Immortal, could only set up camp on the outskirts.

Various kinds of caves and grottoes sprang up like mushrooms after rain in the outer areas of the Kunlun Mountain.

Some people use magic to directly carve out mountains and tunnels.

Some treehouses are woven from sacred wood and vines.

Even more extreme, some use their own bodies as houses; a giant Mysterious Tortoise retracts its head, and its shell becomes an indestructible mobile fortress.

In just a few days.

At the Kunlun Mountain, an unprecedented megacity has been formed, gathering all the creatures of the Primordial World era...

And this city's sole core, sole law, sole belief.

It's that little kid on the mountaintop, still making friends everywhere.

Every living being is trying to get the attention of that Little Ancestor in its own way.

There are beautiful fairy demons who dance gracefully in their own "cubes" every day, accompanied by celestial music.

A powerful, ferocious beast with a booming voice recites daily, with the utmost sincerity, his self-composed poem, "Ten Thousand Verses of Praising the Little Ancestor," written overnight, facing the mountaintop!

Some of the more resourceful individuals have already started setting up stalls at the foot of the mountain.

"Barbecue for sale! Barbecue for sale! Authentic East Sea Dragon Flame Barbecue! Even my Little Ancestor says it smells delicious!"

"The newly released <Essential Tips for Listening to Daoist Teachings on Kunlun Mountain: 108 Little Tricks to Please Your Little Ancestor>! Don't miss it! Only one low-grade spirit stone!"

"Boosting service! Queueing service! Seat reservation service! Professional team, guaranteed reputation! Price negotiable!"

The entire area at the Kunlun Mountain is thriving and full of vitality.

As the "person in charge" of all this, Qiankun Food Sage, the newly appointed Security Captain and Street Office Director, is currently extremely busy.

He had to maintain order and prevent people from cutting in line and fighting.

On the other hand, they also have to approve the "business licenses" of various "shops".

Of course, there is a fee for the approval process.

As for the pricing... it depends on whether your Little Ancestor will like what you're selling.

His tattered Qiankun Bag was now completely overloaded.

He had to dig out another, even bigger and sturdier... sack from his collection.

"Sigh, it must be really tough."

The Qiankun Food Sage wiped the sweat from his brow, looked at the bustling "Kunlun Market" before him, complained on the surface but was secretly overjoyed.

He felt that he had never been so wealthy in his entire life.

It's so nice to have food and lodging included!