Nine

The moment Li Yang successfully gripped the Chaos Divine Crystal, a mighty force enveloped his entire body. The surging Chaos Power was like a wild horse breaking free of its reins, carrying the primordial savagery and ferocity of the creation of heaven and earth as it rampaged unchecked through his meridians, seemingly intent on bursting his body apart and breaking through every limit. Li Yang's face flushed red, and beads of sweat the size of beans rolled down his forehead. He clenched his teeth and circulated the Chaos Derivation Heaven Art with all his strength, guiding this dangerous yet powerful force slowly through his body. Every wisp of power he guided felt like taming an ancient ferocious beast; the slightest carelessness would bring its backlash. Yet as time passed, the Chaos Power gradually fused with his spiritual power, and a brand-new, mysterious, unfathomably powerful force quietly began to take shape within him.

To fully control this force, Li Yang traversed mountains and rivers until he found a tranquil, secluded valley. It seemed as though this place had been forgotten by the world. Few people ever set foot here, and the towering peaks rose from the ground all around it like loyal sentinels, forming a natural barrier that shut out the clamor and turmoil of the outside world. Li Yang drew a deep breath, sensing the valley's peaceful, harmonious aura, then slowly closed his eyes and sat cross-legged in its center. He emptied his mind and cast aside every distracting thought, immersing himself completely in his exploration of the new power.

He focused his mind and cautiously drew upon the newly born power within him, trying to sense everything around him. In an instant, it was as though an invisible bridge had been built between him and all things under heaven.