Pangu Transforms into the Primordial Wilderness

The lotus seed pod of the Chaos Green Lotus landed before Hong Yuan and in an instant transformed into a great cauldron.

At the center of the cauldron's inner base was a Taiji Diagram, embraced by two Yin Yang fish.

The outer body of the cauldron was divided into eight equal faces, each engraved with symbols and characters representing eight natural phenomena.

Its name was the Universe Cauldron, possessing the ability to refine quality and transform the acquired into the innate.

Although it was merely an Innate Supreme Treasure, in Hong Yuan's view, this artifact was the most useful—after all, with this cauldron, he would never lack spiritual treasures in the future.

Pangu also looked at the Universe Cauldron, his brow slightly furrowed.

He seemed to feel that giving his Younger Brother something of this grade was too shabby.

So, after thinking it over, he waved his hand grandly.

He directly summoned countless shattered implements—the fragments of Chaos Spiritual Treasures that had been smashed across the land during his previous battle with the Chaos Demon Gods.

Without a word, Pangu fused these fragments directly into the Universe Cauldron.

Though Pangu primarily governed the Law of Strength, at his level, using the Law of Strength to evolve other laws was no difficult task.

A mere matter of artifact refining was well within his ability.

And the grade of the Universe Cauldron began to skyrocket at that moment.

It transformed directly from an Innate Supreme Treasure into a Low-grade Chaos Spiritual Treasure.

Then it surged toward Mid-grade Chaos Spiritual Treasure.

Finally, it settled at Mid-grade Chaos Spiritual Treasure.

Looking at the Universe Cauldron before him, Pangu still seemed somewhat dissatisfied. After a moment's thought, he took out a portion of Great Dao Merit.

He fused it into the Universe Cauldron.

And the grade of the Universe Cauldron successfully rose to High-grade Chaos Spiritual Treasure.

Pangu hesitated for a moment, then suddenly raised his head and rumbled toward the void, asking, "Father, can you raise it a bit more?"

"It can be done!"

The moment Pangu's inquiry rang out, the gaze of the Great Dao turned toward him.

In an instant, the grade of the Universe Cauldron was elevated to Chaos Supreme Treasure.

It even skipped past Top-grade Chaos Spiritual Treasure entirely.

Watching this scene, Hong Yuan was completely stunned—So I'm this impressive?

Just by opening his mouth, he had caused the Universe Cauldron to leap from an Innate Supreme Treasure straight to a Chaos Supreme Treasure.

It wasn't until the Universe Cauldron merged into his body that he snapped back to his senses.

And with the Universe Cauldron's integration, the Chaos Bead and the World-Destroying Millstone, which had been floating in the void, also burrowed into his body.

Before Hong Yuan could carefully sense his three Chaos Supreme Treasures, Pangu's expression shifted from its earlier cheerfulness to something solemn.

"Younger Brother, the heavens and earth have already taken shape. I still have one final step to take!"

Hearing Pangu's words, Hong Yuan's heart couldn't help but skip a beat.

"Elder Brother..."

Before Hong Yuan could finish, Pangu directly cut him off: "Younger Brother, don't worry too much. I still exist—I just need to rest for a while."

After saying this, Pangu cast one last look at Hong Yuan, a trace of reluctance in his eyes.

"Younger Brother, your Elder Brother is off now!"

Having said this, Pangu turned his gaze to the world he had created.

A hint of satisfaction appeared on his slightly weary face.

"I am Pangu. After endless ages, I have finally opened a new realm. From this day forth, this world shall be called the Primordial Wilderness!"

"My actions—World Creation—lay the eternal foundation for all things in existence. Though my form and spirit may perish, I have no regrets. Behold the vastness of heaven and earth, where life will naturally arise. May future generations cherish this world, carry on my spirit, forge ahead, and never give up!"

As Pangu spoke these final words, his body began to transform.

His breath became the wind and clouds; his voice turned into thunder; his two eyes became the sun and the moon; his four limbs and five body parts became the four poles and five sacred mountains of the Primordial Wilderness.

His other organs transformed into the myriad things of the Primordial Wilderness.

And the most prominent among them was the mountain standing before him—Buzhou Mountain (called Buzhou only after Gong Gong toppled it).

That peak seemed to prop up the entire sky and earth.

Just one glance at it inspired awe, as if Pangu still existed.

This was hardly surprising, for it was made from Elder Brother's spine.

It could be called the center of the Primordial Wilderness.

As for Pangu's Primordial Spirit left behind in place, it split into three at that moment and flew toward a newly formed mountain named Kunlun Mountain.

The heart, carrying most of the essence blood, landed directly within the belly of Zhou Mountain.

It formed two palaces.

One was named Pangu Hall, the second Hong Yuan Hall.

Hong Yuan felt the temple connected to his mind and spirit, momentarily stunned.

Elder Brother really is gentle...

He even built a house for me.

Just as Hong Yuan was lost in thought, an immense mass of merit gathered above the Primordial Wilderness, so vast that it filled over half the sky.

"Is this... World Creation Merit?" Hong Yuan was somewhat surprised.

"This amount of merit is absolutely terrifying."

The next second, the World Creation Merit suddenly split into several portions. The largest part flew toward Hong Yuan.

A full forty percent.

Twenty percent of it drilled directly into Hong Yuan's body, merging into the Chaos Bead and the World-Destroying Millstone. As creations of the world, receiving this merit was only natural.

Another twenty percent of the merit was stored away by Hong Yuan.

Though he hadn't yet thought of what to do with it, there was no harm in keeping it for now.

This was a universal cure-all. Want to raise your cultivation?

Add some merit!

Want to upgrade a treasure?

Add some merit!

Want to enlighten all things?

Add some merit!

Want to improve your talent?

Add some merit!

The remaining fifteen percent of the merit flew toward Kunlun Mountain, while another ten percent landed directly on Zhou Mountain before Hong Yuan's eyes.

Five percent of the merit merged with the Great Dao Profound Yellow Mother Qi between heaven and earth, forming a small pagoda with forty-nine tiers. It vanished from before Hong Yuan's eyes in an instant.

The final twenty-five percent of the merit fell directly into all living things of the Primordial Wilderness.

Watching the departing twenty-five percent, Hong Yuan took one look and knew where it had gone.

If nothing unexpected happened, it should have landed on the Three Pure Ones and the Twelve Ancestral Witches.

But what was strange was that the Three Pure Ones and the Twelve Ancestral Witches were supposed to share fifty percent, weren't they?

The Three Pure Ones were to receive thirty percent, the Twelve Ancestral Witches twenty percent.

Why had they only received twenty-five percent in total?

Hong Yuan didn't know the total amount of merit in the original course of events. If it was the same, could the Three Pure Ones and the Twelve Ancestral Witches still achieve what they once had?

"Forget it. I'll go out and take a look once I've completed my Form Transformation. If they seem agreeable, I'll give them a hand. After all, they are my nephews!"

Thinking of the Three Pure Ones and the Twelve Ancestral Witches respectfully calling him Second Uncle, Hong Yuan couldn't help but feel amused.

Those were the renowned Three Pure Ones and Twelve Ancestral Witches!

Looking at his surroundings, though not yet fully stabilized, a rough outline had already taken shape.

Hong Yuan sighed with emotion: "This kind of environment really suits me. The Chaos was far too empty and boring!"

"Now then, first I'll complete my Form Transformation, then go to Pangu Hall to see Elder Brother."

Although Elder Brother had said he was still there, just needing to sleep for a while.

Hong Yuan still hoped to visit Pangu Hall as soon as possible.

Maybe he could find a way to help Elder Brother wake up sooner?

After thinking for a moment, Hong Yuan no longer hesitated. Directly sensing the temple connected to him, he vanished from where he stood.