Hongjun's Conjecture

"Hm? This aura..."

As the outer disguise was broken, an origin dao rhythm that Hongjun was incredibly familiar with, even one that haunted his dreams, slowly emanated.

Tranquil and effortless, encompassing all things, containing the profound principles of the Three Thousand Great Daos...

Hongjun's hand trembled violently, his eyes bursting with disbelief, his breathing quickening.

"This is..."

He could no longer maintain his composure, circulating his Hun Yuan Saint power to its fullest, carefully peeling away the layers of the "System shell."

Finally.

A point of warm, ancient jade-colored light, as if bearing the primordial wisdom of heaven and earth, floated quietly in his palm.

Within the light.

A thumb-sized jade disc fragment, its edges bearing irregular breaks, slowly spun.

The dao rhythm it emitted was of the same origin as the fragment of the Jade Disc of Creation above Hongjun's head.

"The Jade Disc of Creation... another fragment?!"

Hongjun's voice trembled slightly.

He never expected that the "Jade Disc System" that brought Transmigrators around causing trouble was, in its core essence, merely a small piece of the shattered Jade Disc of Creation!

No wonder this "System" could so easily help people break through, exchange for insights into various Great Daos, and shield heavenly secrets...

It was a part of a chaotic supreme treasure. Although broken, its status was extremely high, naturally possessing some authority over "creation" and "derivation"!

"So that's how it is... so that's how it is!"

Hongjun suddenly understood, many doubts instantly connecting.

Why had so many strange "Systems" and "Transmigrators" suddenly appeared in the Great Desolation.

Why could these "Systems" interfere with destiny to a certain extent and bypass the Heavenly Dao's surveillance.

It was likely that most of these "Systems" were fragments of shattered supreme treasures from the Great Desolation or even chaos.

Under the influence of a mysterious power, they combined with the concept of "System" from the "Transmigrator's" cognition, forming special existences!

They traversed the myriad heavens, bound hosts, plundered world origins, and their ultimate goal was likely to repair themselves!

"Good heavens... are they treating the Great Desolation like a dungeon to grind?"

Hongjun's expression was peculiar, then his eyes shone brightly.

He looked at the tiny, yet complete dao rhythm of the jade disc fragment in his palm, his heart burning with fervor.

If he could fuse this fragment with his own Jade Disc of Creation...

His Jade Disc of Creation was already incomplete, causing the Three Thousand Great Daos recorded within to be blurry and incomplete, and its deduction of heavenly secrets to be sluggish.

If it could be completed, even just a small piece, the benefit to his comprehension of the Great Dao and deduction of heavenly secrets would be immeasurable!

It might even be possible to glimpse the path to a higher realm through this!

"Hahaha! Heaven aids me! My Dao path is destined for prosperity!"

Hongjun couldn't help but laugh heartily, all the previous resentment of "working for others" vanishing.

Refining those messy systems was nowhere near as practical as completing his own companion supreme treasure!

He hesitated no longer, immediately taking the now docile jade disc fragment into his primordial spirit, placing it alongside the larger fragment of the Jade Disc of Creation he already possessed.

As soon as the two came close, they emitted clear, resonant hums. Their dao rhythms merged like water and milk, spontaneously attracting, drawing closer, and mending.

Hongjun could clearly feel his perception of the Great Dao becoming clearer. Many previously obscure and difficult principles of law now became distinct and orderly.

"Wonderful! Too wonderful!"

He savored the exquisite feeling of constant improvement, wishing he could immediately return to Zixiao Palace to go into seclusion.

But he hadn't forgotten the main business.

His gaze swept over the dissipating True Spirit of Hu Lu on the ground.

Hongjun thought for a moment, then casually sent out a beam of clear light, protecting its origin from annihilation and sending it into the end of the river of time.

"Since you gave me such a great gift, I'll leave you a sliver of hope."

After dealing with it, Hongjun's mind stirred, and his figure appeared in the Heavenly Dao void.

Zhang Hao was resting his chin on his hand, watching the "live broadcast" with great interest.

The so-called "live broadcast" was made up of countless screens transformed by the laws of the Heavenly Dao, all of which displayed the Great Desolation.

"Yo, Old Hong is back? How was the harvest?" Zhang Hao asked without turning his head.

"Thanks to the Heavenly Dao, I've gained a lot." Hongjun's face was filled with unconcealable smiles.

He recounted the story of refining the "Jade Disc System," discovering it was a fragment of the Jade Disc of Creation, and his deductions.

"Oh?" Zhang Hao finally turned around, a hint of surprise also appearing in his eyes.

"The System is formed from fragments of treasures? That... makes sense."

He rubbed his chin, lost in thought.

"No wonder the origins of some Systems felt familiar yet also repulsive..."

"They are essentially 'foreign' treasures, disguised in the form of 'Systems,' absorbing the origin of the Great Desolation to repair themselves..."

"They're treating the Great Desolation like a blood spring."

Zhang Hao's eyes grew cold.

"However, this might also be an opportunity for us," Hongjun's interface said, his gaze intense.

"Since they are treasure fragments, capturing and refining them will not only eliminate hidden dangers and strengthen the Great Desolation's origin but also allow us to obtain these treasure fragments and complete ourselves!"

"Even if we can gather enough similar fragments, it might be possible to recreate certain Chaos Supreme Treasures..."

Zhang Hao glanced at Hongjun and smiled, "It seems the Dao Ancestor has tasted some benefits."

"What, you don't want to report the Systems anymore and want to go solo?"

Hongjun's old face flushed, and he coughed dryly, "Cough, cough, how could I be that kind of person... Everything must be for the sake of the Great Desolation's overall situation, and I will obey the Heavenly Dao's commands."

"Give me a break."

Zhang Hao waved his hand, "Your little thoughts are written all over your face, but you're right, this is indeed a viable path."

He stood up and looked out at the vast Great Desolation, a calculating glint in his eyes.

"I am the Heavenly Dao of the Great Desolation. Although I am the closest existence to the Great Dao, I cannot attain the true Great Dao."

"But you are different. If you have the chance, don't be a Heavenly Dao Sage in the Great Desolation; pursue your own Dao."

Zhang Hao and Hongjun had known each other for a Yuan Hui, and he knew what kind of person Hongjun was.

If he hadn't arrived, Hongjun would likely have done as many Great Desolation novels said and merged with the Dao to complete the Great Desolation.

But the result of doing so would be that Hongjun would have no possibility of attaining the Great Dao.

The Great Desolation would have locked Hongjun there forever.

Hongjun listened and remained silent.

Leave the Great Desolation?

He was the first wisp of Immortal Qi after the Great Desolation's creation, inheriting the will of the great Pangu to enlighten all beings.

The Chaos was vast and boundless; only the Great Desolation was his home.

"Hongjun."

"I am here."

"Do not act against the Transmigrators for now. Let their Systems spew out more origin."

Zhang Hao chose to skip the question and shifted the topic to the Transmigrators.

"Since they want to 'run dungeons' and 'farm materials,' then let them come."

"However, ultimately, who is the BOSS and who is the material will be decided by us."

Hongjun understood immediately and bowed respectfully, "I understand."