Primordial Era: Reborn as a River, the River of Time is Also a River
Chapter 47

Myth! No Myths in the Primordial World? Then Artificially Evolve Myths!

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In the Primordial Era plane, where reality and illusion intersect, between existence and non-existence, within a void-like anchor, a portal stands tall.

This gate is the true body of the Gate of Taboo, the very place where it resides!

"Shi Chen is likely problematic."

"He thinks he's so clever, but he doesn't realize we have a Shi Chen among us too. Though our personalities differ from the Primordial Era, there are similarities. Playing mind games, heh."

"That River God must be tested and understood."

"Yes, yes."

"If Shi Chen wants to scheme, then let him. Let him play chess with Hongjun, and through Hongjun, we can probe the depths of this River God."

"Mythical... hehe, it's not that we can't grant a mythical body, but this River God might not truly be able to grant one."

Whispers echoed within the Gate of Taboo. As the discussion concluded, the Gate of Taboo fell silent once more.

In Zixiao Palace.

Hongjun's brow furrowed as he opened his eyes.

"Mythical... why is the so-called mythical body so difficult to evolve? Even after creating the overall framework and cultivation circulation, it's still useless. It lacks some kind of medium, making it impossible to even begin."

Hongjun sighed, feeling a headache coming on.

Even after repeatedly watching the Novel Collection countless times, and even combining cultivation systems from various novels or referencing mythical bodies, he was still utterly confused.

Medium... medium... what the hell is the medium for this so-called mythical body???

"Heavenly Secrets warning, a feedback from the void, and according to the timeline, Yang Mei's appearance is not far off."

"On the surface, Yang Mei is just here to show off in the Primordial Era, but in reality, this involves a confrontation between the Gate of Taboo and the Primordial Era. Yang Mei, or Shi Chen, is definitely connected to the Gate of Taboo."

"Since the Primordial Era is changing, Yang Mei can't be unprepared. Even though I have already attained the Mixed Yuan Dao Fruit, to have absolute certainty of victory, I need another trump card. A mythical body is the best trump card."

Hongjun muttered to himself, his eyes flashing.

After a moment of thought, Hongjun looked up at the sky and spoke, "Heavenly Dao."

Buzzz!!!

Heavenly Dao sensed his call, and its will descended.

"How is the evolution of the Primordial Era progressing?"

Hongjun asked.

"Earth, Wind, Water, and Fire are stable. The hidden dangers of creation have been eliminated. The creation of sentient beings has greatly benefited the Primordial Era. The spatial crystal walls have been strengthened countless times. Now, all that's left is to establish the path of cultivation and evolve Calamities to promote the transformation of the Primordial Era."

Heavenly Dao's indifferent voice, devoid of any emotion, echoed.

"So, we can evolve Calamities at any time?"

Hongjun nodded slightly, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes.

The time was ripe!

"Then I shall go find Senior River God!"

Tongtian River.

As Hongjun emerged from the void, he found Tang Xuan already sitting by the bank, as if he had expected Hongjun's arrival.

"Greetings, Senior."

Hongjun didn't hesitate and immediately bowed to Tang Xuan.

"Sit."

Tang Xuan gestured, and his words seemed to carry the force of law. As soon as he spoke, spiritual energy gathered, matter transformed, and a meditation cushion materialized.

It had to be said, Manipulate Creation was indeed very useful and convenient.

Hongjun noticed the peculiarity, his pupils contracting.

It wasn't forceful creation using Great Dao rules, but rather modifying the underlying logic of matter? A pseudo-creation from nothing?

"Is this Manipulate Creation from the Thirty-Six Transformations of Heavenly Spirits?"

"No, the Manipulate Creation in the normal Thirty-Six Transformations of Heavenly Spirits is at best a divine ability below the level of Heavenly Dao. How could it modify underlying logic?"

"This is... Great Dao-level Manipulate Creation!"

A realization dawned on him, and Hongjun took a shallow breath.

A Great Dao-level divine ability just like that?

Is this the unfathomable depth of Senior River God? Every glimpse he reveals is astonishing.

Hongjun marveled inwardly and honestly sat down. He then heard Tang Xuan say that he already knew the reason for his visit. Hongjun wasn't surprised by this; given the elder's mysterious nature, it would be strange if he didn't know.

"You've hit a dead end."

Tang Xuan said slowly.

"A dead end?"

Hongjun's expression faltered.

"I ask you, what is the cultivation system of the Primordial Era?"

"Immortal Dao."

Hongjun replied.

"And where did the Immortal Dao come from?"

Tang Xuan asked again.

Hongjun was about to answer that he had comprehended the Heavenly Dao, but as the words reached his lips, he paused, something stirring within him, a faint realization dawning as he pondered.

"This humble one... seems to understand."

"Any cultivation system must rely on the rules of that plane, that world, to be born. Rules must exist first before a cultivation system can emerge."

"It's like those novels. Different genres of novels will have different cultivation systems born from them."

"And in the Primordial Era, be it the Immortal Dao, the Demonic Path, or even Buddhism, their essence is ultimately unchanging. They are all comprehensions of the Great Dao. The paths may differ, but the results will be the same."

"As for the Mythical Body system, the Primordial Era lacks the soil for it. Because the Primordial Era has no Mythical Rules or Mythical Great Dao, it cannot give birth to the Mythical Body..."

A bitter expression appeared on Hongjun's face.

Damn it, novels are such liars!

All his contemplation and deductions for so long, all his excitement in evolving the Mythical Body system, cultivation methods, and so on.

It was simply impossible to create. What was he even deducing and getting excited about!

The so-called Mythical Body system requires Mythical Rules and a Mythical Great Dao as prerequisites, which can then be used for extension. Without the foundation and core, how could it possibly be created?

It's like saying you want to cultivate immortality in a world without spiritual energy – that's just absurd.

Or trying to awaken and cultivate superpowers in a world without Gene Locks. How could you awaken? How could you cultivate?

"Before you now, there are two paths you can choose."

Tang Xuan spoke slowly.

At these words, Hongjun's spirit jolted. He cast aside his杂念 (miscellaneous thoughts) and looked at Tang Xuan with anticipation.

Does Senior River God mean there's still hope?

"You can't get fat with one bite, nor can you reach the heavens in a single step. The Mythical Body system is inherently an extension based on the Immortal Dao, and it's an advanced version of the Immortal Dao."

"Directly creating a Mythical Body system is impossible, but creating a Pseudo-Mythical Body system and strengthening it step by step is still achievable."

"A normal Mythical Body system is like having the chicken before the egg. But in the absence of this foundation, you can revert to the origin, achieving the egg before the chicken. The difference between the two is not significant."

Tang Xuan said calmly.

As a paramount figure of the Primordial Era, standing at its pinnacle, Hongjun's intelligence was beyond doubt.

After hearing Tang Xuan's explanation, Hongjun's eyes lit up, and he immediately understood the meaning behind Tang Xuan's words.

"Senior, I understand. Since there is no innate Mythical Great Dao, I will condense a Mythical Great Dao postnatally. By creating a Pseudo-Mythical Body system, revolving around the cultivation system of the Primordial Great Dao, I will continuously cultivate and spread the Dao throughout the Primordial Era."

"As long as enough people cultivate, over time, a true Mythical Great Dao can be nurtured, evolved, and transformed."

Hongjun said rapidly.

"Indeed."

Tang Xuan nodded.

To put it simply, if you want to cultivate immortality but there's no spiritual energy? Then create spiritual energy. Can a living person be suffocated by a problem? It will merely be a bit more difficult in the early stages compared to normal circumstances, but once it expands, the growth rate in the mid to late stages might not be slower than the original path.

"Buzz!!!"

Tang Xuan extended a finger, and instantly, the Wish Origin was consumed. Wisps of profound charm were born, and in a flash, a phantom-like rune gradually condensed into form.

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