"Creating something from nothing—from nothing, something. Even with memories of a past life to guide me and the experience of this life to draw upon, deriving the Mythological Cultivation System is still far too difficult. I was too naive to think it would be simple."
"Right. The reason I could derive the Method of Mythological Imperial Dynasty was that the Great Dao of Dynasty and the Method of Dynasty already existed. Deriving something from those foundations was naturally not difficult. But unless I derive the Mythological Cultivation System from the Immortal Dao system, I'd be creating it entirely from scratch."
"And if I based it on the Immortal Dao, it would be a Mythological Immortal Dao system, not a Mythological Cultivation System."
"I've been working on it for nearly ten million years. There's been some progress, but it's negligible. At this rate, I'm afraid I won't reach a result even in an era."
After letting out a breath, Di Jun moved his fingers through a series of divinations. His brow furrowed slightly as countless thoughts flashed through his mind, and he murmured to himself.
Mythology!
Mythology!
A true Mythological Cultivation System!
Just those few words were enough to show how difficult it would be. It wasn't something he could simply create at will. Reality wasn't a novel; things weren't so exaggerated or absurd.
"Insight! I need more comprehension and insight. Since there aren't enough living beings right now, what if the Heavenly Court's foundations grew even stronger, allowing me to draw upon the insights of more living beings?"
"That would greatly shorten the time needed to work it out. I'd also be able to derive its framework and core principles faster."
"Ordinary living beings would offer only limited help, even if I drew upon their insights. The strong? That would take too much time and be far too troublesome. Who would be a suitable choice?"
His eyes narrowed slightly. A moment later, a gleam flashed in his eyes, and Di Jun smiled.
They couldn't be ordinary, but there had to be enough of them, and they had to be elite. Wasn't the answer already obvious?
"The Three Clans of Creation!"
Di Jun slowly spoke those four words.
The Three Clans of Creation!
After Pangu's Creation, these were the three dominant races of the Primordial Wilderness in its earliest days. They had also been the protagonists of the previous tribulation, the Dragon-Han Tribulation: the Dragon Clan, the Phoenix Clan, and the Kirin Clan!
Although the three clans had been severely weakened and fallen into decline after the Dragon-Han Tribulation, that didn't mean their foundations were lacking. Besides, as top-tier races, even their ordinary members had considerable talent and potential, not to mention the many powerful figures still hidden among them.
If he could bring the three clans into the Heavenly Court, not only would he greatly strengthen its foundations and increase his cultivation, he would also solve the problem of how long it would take to derive the Mythological Cultivation System. It was more than just killing two birds with one stone!
"It's time to bring the three clans under my command."
A faint smile appeared on his face. Di Jun chuckled and slowly closed his eyes. Rays of divine light shot from between his brows, then immediately vanished into the void as if they had disappeared without a trace.
The Three Clans of Creation were unlike other races. And this matter would also let Di Jun plant a hidden piece on the board, so it would be unwise to send his subordinates. He would go himself!
Fortunately, he had already planned for the three clans while working out his future plans and arranging the surrounding forces. Now he only had to put those plans into motion, which would make things much simpler.
The forbidden grounds of the Eastern Sea Dragon Palace.
The Four Seas Eye converged here, and this place bore the waters of the Primordial Wilderness's Earth, Wind, Water, and Fire. Amid the surging, violent auras, a colossal black dragon stood guard, so immense that words could hardly describe it.
The dragon's body stretched for more than a hundred billion billion zhang, like a Minor World. Its two eyes held the power of time and were as vast and magnificent as the sun and moon. As its terrifying dragon might surged, the surrounding void froze, as if it could no longer move.
He was Candle Dragon!
Long ago, Ancestor Dragon had nurtured Candle Dragon from a portion of his own blood essence. Though he was called Ancestor Dragon's younger brother, he was in truth Ancestor Dragon's descendant!
His cultivation had reached the peak of the Quasi-Saint Realm. Had the three clans not borne immeasurable karma, forcing Candle Dragon to guard the sea eye and dissolve the Dragon Clan's karma rather than emerge into the world, his power would have been enough to make the entire Primordial Wilderness tremble!
As if sensing something, Candle Dragon slowly opened his eyes from where he had been dozing with them shut. He gazed into the void, his expression growing grave. Shock and astonishment appeared in his eyes.
"Candle Dragon pays his respects to the Heavenly Emperor. I never imagined it—I never imagined it. Perhaps even that one in the chaos has greatly underestimated Your Majesty. Your strength has reached such a level. It's simply inconceivable."
Candle Dragon's voice was hoarse, filled with amazement and emotion. As soon as he spoke, an invisible barrier sealed off the entire region around the East Sea Eye, shutting out the Heavenly Secrets and all information from the surrounding area.
Buzz!!!
"You flatter me, fellow Daoist."
Ripples spread through the void, and Di Jun stepped out of it. His aura had returned to its natural simplicity, as if he embodied the Great Dao in its most unadorned form. He seemed no more imposing than an ordinary mortal and gave off no pressure at all.
Though he appeared ordinary, he was dignified and noble. Wherever he stood seemed to become the center of everything. He was like the absolute ruler, presiding over all the world's transformations, through endless changes and upheavals.
"I once said our paths would cross one day. So I've come."
"Fellow Daoist, would you care to talk?"
Smiling, Di Jun pointed a finger. The void split open, and Earth, Wind, Water, and Fire faintly took shape as a Space Tunnel gradually formed.
"I must guard the Four Seas Eye and cannot leave the Four Seas. Not even a clone can do so."
A glint flashed in Candle Dragon's eyes before he spoke slowly.
"No matter. This place exists both in the Eastern Sea and beyond it. It lies outside reality and also represents illusion. Though I created it with a casual gesture, it still possesses a trace of the quality of being everywhere at once."
Di Jun smiled faintly.
This was one of the wonders of mythology!
This place had been opened with the Heavenly Court as its core. Ordinary people could not create such a place, but for Di Jun, it was as easy as lifting a finger.
"!!!"
Candle Dragon's expression shifted. Then he took a deep breath and said, "Very well!"
Buzz!!!
An obscure aura circulated through his enormous dragon body. A flash of black light, and a young man in black appeared beside Di Jun.
Candle Dragon's clone!
"After you, Your Majesty."
"After you, fellow Daoist."
The two smiled and stepped into the Space Tunnel.
At the same time, the same scene unfolded at the Phoenix Clan's Undying Volcano and amid the Kirin Clan's Endless Astral Wind.
After Di Jun released a little of his aura, there was no doubt and no surprise: Yuanfeng of the Phoenix Clan and Ink Qilin of the Kirin Clan, two powerful figures at the peak of the Quasi-Saint Realm, followed Di Jun's projections into the Space Tunnels.
In a Minor World temporarily opened for the occasion, where nothing else existed, three Space Tunnels appeared. Candle Dragon, Yuanfeng, and Ink Qilin emerged one after another.
When the three parties met, faint golden light blossomed. Di Jun's three selves merged together, and he smiled as he gestured for them to sit. "Please, have a seat."
With Word Begets Law, as soon as Di Jun spoke, cushions appeared out of thin air.
"Clones?"
The three of them narrowed their eyes, visibly moved.
Clones!
They were all clones!
They had thought Di Jun himself had come to meet them. Yet every one of them was a clone? With their cultivation and discernment, they hadn't noticed the slightest difference?
"Unfathomable!"
The same thought crossed all three of their minds, and they grew even more cautious in Di Jun's presence.
"I've been deriving certain things in the Heavenly Court, so I condensed three clones from three thoughts and sent them here. I hope you'll forgive me for the poor reception."
Di Jun spoke calmly.
This was one of the defining traits of the Mythological Imperial Dynasty: the ruler of a Mythological Imperial Dynasty was everywhere at once!
Even if only a clone or projection appeared, as long as Di Jun wished it, the dynasty's fortune could empower it to be no different from his true self.
As the Method of Mythological Imperial Dynasty, even its first realm held more than just the authority of immortality and indestructibility. The many additional abilities simply paled in comparison to that authority, so Di Jun hadn't mentioned them.
"Heavenly Emperor, you've summoned the Three Clans of Creation at the same time. Whatever you're planning and whatever you have to say can hardly be a trivial matter."
Candle Dragon took a deep breath and asked first.
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