The Day of Change, The Beginning of Everything

The gym in the villa.

Lu Yuan lifted a thousand-pound barbell, swinging it up and down.

He used only one hand, yet showed no fatigue, appearing completely at ease.

If an outsider saw this, they would likely be stunned speechless.

It was simply unbelievable.

Even the world's strongest strongman probably couldn't match this.

"One hand, a thousand pounds. With both hands, it should exceed a ton. If I go all out, I'd be even stronger." Lu Yuan set down the barbell, gaining a new understanding of his own strength and physique.

Ever since fusing the medicinal essence from the Zi Wu Bu Tian Furnace, his power had been growing almost daily.

That was because the medicine's effects were gradually being absorbed and adapted to by his cells, then merging into one.

Moreover, this process was still ongoing.

After returning from Wuzhou Farm.

He had mostly stayed at home, adapting to his own changes.

Though he knew he was constantly growing stronger, Lu Yuan hadn't given up training, aiming to become even more powerful.

One could say that if no global mutation occurred, he would now be undeniably the strongest human.

The only things that could threaten him were those powerful thermal weapons.

After all, no matter what.

Lu Yuan was still just flesh and blood.

But even so, this was absolutely terrifying.

After finishing his workout.

He returned to the main hall for breakfast, occasionally casting glances at the Bodhi Ancient Tree.

During this time at home, Lu Yuan kept up with the outside world through the internet and news.

As the day of mutation drew closer, strange events were happening everywhere—the earth stretching, roads cracking, famous mountains rising higher, wild beasts and birds of prey becoming more active than before, often roaring in the mountains.

In more remote areas, ancient trees grew overnight, blotting out the sky, their canopies covering dozens of kilometers.

In the Snowy Region, red snow kept falling around the world's highest peak, and eerie sounds could be heard at night.

At the same time, some arid desert areas sprouted vegetation, full of vitality and lush greenery.

Someone took photos and posted them online, drawing massive attention.

Many famous mountains of Buddhism and Taoism.

Also announced their closure within a short time, no longer receiving tourists, without giving a reopening date.

That was the domestic situation. Though many messages were deliberately deleted, plenty still leaked out and became known, because the frequency was too high.

Then there was the news from abroad.

The Pope of the Vatican declared that angels were about to descend to save the world, that the child he had once knelt before was the future miracle, who would bring true light to the universe, and that according to his guidance, twelve guardian apostles would be sought.

Also, a massive group of believers, claiming to have received divine will, were climbing Mount Olympus.

One of them had already reached the summit, proclaiming himself a descendant of the gods.

One could say.

All kinds of events were happening globally, news impossible to block, spreading everywhere.

And now, there were many online discussions about these matters.

Some people thought they were ordinary natural phenomena.

But others spoke up.

Saying that something major would happen soon, and many things would change.

However, such posts didn't last long before being deleted.

But the sheer volume of discussion.

Still allowed many netizens to see the clues.

"Just three more days."

Seeing those messages, a glint of light appeared in Lu Yuan's eyes.

The closer the time got, the more frequent the anomalies became.

This was a sign.

This was also the beginning of everything.

Perhaps many people would be at a loss, filled with confusion.

But for someone who had experienced it once before.

It was nothing.

It was merely a matter of refining the follow-up plans, and Lu Yuan had long since prepared for it.

No matter what happened in the outside world, it had nothing to do with him for now.

The villa was located on the outskirts of Shanghai City, in a place rarely visited by people.

And precisely because of this, Lu Yuan could rest easy without being disturbed.

Of course, there was one more thing to note—the Meteorite Incident at the Farm. Although he had used deceptive measures, given the resources and connections of the Chang Sheng Gene, they would eventually track him down one day and wouldn't let the matter rest.

But he wasn't worried. As long as the day of awakening arrived, the divine artifacts in Lu Yuan's hands would be enough to allow him to transform to a terrifying degree.

Even a major power like the Chang Sheng Gene could be faced without fear.

If they didn't come looking, everything would be fine.

But if they truly refused to give up, Lu Yuan wouldn't be lenient either.

Reborn for one life, coupled with three months of preparation—this was the foundation of his confidence.

Then, without saying much else, Lu Yuan turned off the TV and continued his training.

There was nothing left to do now; he only needed to wait.

Thus, time passed bit by bit.

He no longer paid attention to external matters, focusing solely on preparing at home, familiarizing himself with his body, and honing his physique.

Finally, three days later, on the last day of August, at night, as ordinary as ever.

In the courtyard of the villa, Lu Yuan sat cross-legged beneath the Bodhi Ancient Tree.

Before him lay many things.

The Ghost Seal!

The Sarira!

The Sky Shaking Bow!

The Mysterious Small Tripod!

The Great Luo Sword Embryo!

The Wordless Stone Tablet!

The Innate Qi Garment!

The Zi Wu Bu Tian Lu!

The Eleven-story Blood Futu!

The complete Classic of the Way and its Virtue!

They were placed before Lu Yuan, appearing utterly unremarkable.

But from today onward, these would all transform into true divine artifacts, rare even after the upheaval.

At this moment, Lu Yuan looked at the harvest of these three months, a smile spreading across his face. Then he raised his head to gaze at the sky.

This day, I have been preparing for a long time!

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