Re-cultivating the Law, Candidate

Su Mu returned to his quiet, secluded Cave Dwelling with practiced ease. He sat cross-legged on a meditation cushion, closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and began adjusting his state, ready to embark on a new round of cultivation.

This time, Su Mu decided to delve deeply into the Laws, a step crucial to his future path of cultivation.

Originally, Su Mu had been set on mastering the Law of Strength as his main focus. After all, power had always been his pursuit and forte.

Yet, after careful deliberation, he felt that focusing on just one Law seemed too narrow.

The world was filled with countless Laws, each containing infinite mysteries and power. Perhaps at some critical moment, another Law could prove unexpectedly useful.

Thus, Su Mu resolved not only to refine the Law of Strength but also to explore other Laws.

With this thought, Su Mu slowly opened his eyes and waved his right hand. A Chaos Bead radiating a mysterious light materialized before him.

This Chaos Bead came from the wondrous system—truly, "system-made is always top-notch!"

The bead required no refinement; the moment it appeared in the system space, it was already fully refined.

Because of this, Su Mu had absolute control over the Chaos Bead, able to wield its power at will.

However, though the Chaos Bead was refined, many secrets and treasures hidden within still awaited Su Mu's exploration.

With a flicker of his form, Su Mu turned into a streak of Flowing Light and vanished into the Chaos Bead.

Upon entering the Chaos Bead, Su Mu was immediately struck by a dense surge of chaotic energy.

This place was less a simple space and more a self-contained little world.

Looking around, everything was shrouded in a gray haze, as if the entire world was cloaked in thick fog, obscuring its true face.

When Su Mu's feet firmly touched the ground, he was astonished to find that the gray world had unexpectedly revealed a striking patch of green.

"What... is this?" Su Mu's eyes widened as he stared at the green spot, muttering to himself, "Could this be the aura of the legendary Law of Creation? Why haven't I noticed it before?"

He frowned, sinking into thought. "Could it be that the world of the Chaos Bead manifests its form and traits based on the Laws I comprehend?"

"After all, the Human Sect was founded by my Teacher, so most of its Disciples dedicate themselves to cultivating the wondrous power of Creation!"

At this thought, a joyful smile spread across Su Mu's face, as if he had glimpsed a bright path to immense power.

"Haha, heaven helps me! They say the Chaos Bead contains a full three thousand different Laws. As long as I diligently cultivate these Laws, the world within the Chaos Bead will surely grow and thrive, becoming ever more vibrant and splendid!"

The more Su Mu thought, the more excited he became, a blazing fighting spirit igniting in his heart.

Without hesitation, Su Mu decided to sit down on the spot, adjusted his breathing, and entered a deep, tranquil state of cultivation.

To bring life and vitality to this world as soon as possible, he first focused his attention on comprehending the Law of Wood.

He closed his eyes, concentrating on the faint yet real wood-attribute Spiritual Energy in the surrounding air, trying to grasp its patterns and mysteries.

As time passed, Su Mu's mind grew calmer than still water, and his understanding of the Law of Wood deepened.

With Su Mu fully immersed in cultivating the Law of Wood, something unexpected happened—this once barren, lifeless world began to sprout green plants!

At first, only scattered specks of green dotted the land, but as time went on, more green spread, like a vibrant painting slowly unfurling.

Amidst this burgeoning greenery, a tiny sapling quietly broke through the soil.

It looked so fragile and small, as if a gentle breeze could topple it.

Yet, as Su Mu's comprehension of the Law of Wood deepened, a miracle occurred again.

The once-insignificant plants began to grow at a visible rate, stretching their leaves and greedily absorbing the Spiritual Energy of heaven and earth.

The sapling, not to be outdone, rooted itself deep into the earth, drawing nutrients and growing stronger day by day.

Finally, Su Mu achieved a breakthrough in the Law of Wood, reaching the Great Perfection realm.

The moment he opened his eyes, what lay before him was a world brimming with life and vitality!

Lush greenery covered every inch of land, flowers vied for beauty, emitting enchanting fragrances.

And that once-unremarkable sapling had grown into a towering tree piercing the clouds!

Its thick trunk required several people to wrap their arms around, and its dense canopy spread like a giant green umbrella, offering cool shelter to the life below.

Su Mu gazed at the scene before him, a satisfied smile on his face. He nodded slightly, his heart full of accomplishment.

Then, he slowly stood up, stretching his stiff body, gently twisting his waist, and loosening his joints.

After prolonged cultivation, he felt his body, like a long-idle machine, reawakening with powerful momentum.

After a brief rest, Su Mu wasted no time and immediately plunged into new cultivation—this time, he chose the Law of Metal.

As his understanding of the Law of Metal deepened, wondrous changes once again unfolded in this world.

Gradually, various metallic minerals emerged from the earth: gleaming gold mines, shimmering silver mines, and other precious resources like copper and iron.

They sparkled brilliantly under the sunlight, as if flaunting the boundless power contained within the Law of Metal.

In the days that followed, Su Mu devoted himself entirely to cultivating various Laws.

He then chose the Law of Water. As he immersed himself in its mysteries, the surrounding environment began to shift subtly.

The once-calm lake surface rippled, the waves seeming to pulse with endless life and vitality.

As his understanding of the Law of Water deepened, a fine rain began to fall from the sky, nourishing all things on the earth.

Next, Su Mu turned his attention to the Law of Earth. As he focused on cultivation, the ground beneath him began to tremble slightly, hills rising from the earth, and the vast plains became carpeted with lush green grass, presenting a scene brimming with vitality.

The power of the Law of Earth made the land more stable and fertile, providing a solid foundation for life.

When Su Mu finally embarked on the journey of cultivating the Law of Fire, the entire world was instantly engulfed in blazing flames.

He summoned the True Sun Fire, and the flames shot into the sky, writhing and dancing like fiery dragons.

The scorching heat seemed to set the very air ablaze, presenting a magnificent vista of crimson fire.

Yet Su Mu was not daunted by this terrifying sight. Instead, with unwavering will and exceptional insight, he delved step by step into the essence of the Law of Fire.

After long and arduous effort, Su Mu finally succeeded in comprehending all the Five Elements Laws.

At that moment, he felt an immensely powerful force surge within him, elevating his strength to an unprecedented level. This qualitative leap filled him with excitement, as well as confidence and anticipation.

Within the endless chaos, the Purple Cloud Palace slowly emerged. Inside the palace at that moment, the atmosphere was heavy and oppressive, suffocating to the point of breathlessness.

Dao Ancestor Hongjun sat upright on his cloud bed, his once profound and mysterious eyes now dark and brooding.

The aura emanating from him was chaotic and unstable, clearly indicating a major upheaval. This being, once standing at the peak of the Dao Integration Realm, had now fallen, and his condition was worsening.

What unsettled him even more was that as the Human Dao gradually awakened from its slumber, the Earth Dao had also stirred and begun to grow stronger.

Though this change was still subtle, for the balance of Heaven, Earth, and Human, even the slightest shift was enough to raise alarm.

After all, any enhancement of the Earth Dao would affect the supreme Heavenly Dao, slowly allowing it to surpass the Heavenly Dao.

"This is definitely not a good omen!" Dao Ancestor Hongjun mused to himself, his brow deeply furrowed.

He knew well that if he failed to take timely measures to curb the Earth Dao's growth and return to the Dao Integration Realm, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Thus, after careful deliberation, he decided to nurture another saint to complete the Dao Integration.

"Haotian, come to the Purple Cloud Palace at once!" A voice of supreme authority issued from Dao Ancestor Hongjun's mouth, transforming into layers of Dao Sound that pierced through the chaotic void, speeding straight toward the Lingxiao Palace in the Thirty-three Heavens.

Haotian, who was busy handling various affairs in the Lingxiao Palace, felt his heart jolt violently upon hearing this familiar and oppressive summons.

He dared not delay in the slightest and quickly replied with reverence, "Yes, Great Master! I shall go immediately." With that, Haotian set aside his tasks, his form flickering as he transformed into a streak of Flowing Light, racing toward the Purple Cloud Palace at top speed.

Along the way, his heart grew heavier, for he knew that since becoming the Heavenly Emperor, the Dao Ancestor Great Master had rarely summoned him. This urgent call could only mean something extremely serious had occurred...

Upon arriving at the Purple Cloud Palace, Haotian prostrated himself directly and said, "I pay homage to the Great Master."

"Haotian, the Earth Dao is showing signs of revival, and the Heavenly Dao is damaged. Someone must be found to become a saint and complete the Heavenly Dao," Dao Ancestor Hongjun said, looking at Haotian slowly.

Haotian was startled, understanding that this was a great responsibility, but also a rare opportunity.

"Thank you, Great Master! I will not fail your expectations!" Haotian kowtowed in gratitude.

Dao Ancestor Hongjun nodded slightly, then waved his hand. A violet aura flew from his palm and entered Haotian's body.

As the Primordial Violet Qi entered him, Haotian felt that his comprehension of the Dao had suddenly become easier.

"From now on, you must comprehend the Primordial Violet Qi as quickly as possible, striving to become a saint soon," Dao Ancestor Hongjun said.

Feeling the vast power of the Primordial Violet Qi within him, a gleam of determination flashed in Haotian's eyes.

He knew well the heavy responsibility that came with becoming a Heavenly Dao Saint. The road ahead might be fraught with challenges, but he was ready to fight for the sake of upholding the Heavenly Dao.