Heaven and Earth Tremble

From the original location inward one light-year, there was a long trench dozens of light-years in length and over a hundred million kilometers wide, bottomless, with jagged rocks inside—it had once been the boundary with the Mist Mountain Range. Because the Mist Mountain Range was relatively high, the water vapor from the inner region was intercepted by the towering mountains and accumulated here, slowly forming thick thunderclouds. Mountain winds raged through the trench floor, letting out roars like a monstrous beast. At the bottom, gale-force winds carried all kinds of stones, minerals, and the like at terrifying speeds. Though lifeless, it was extremely dangerous, yet it held all sorts of rare materials.

Suddenly, a flash of sword light streaked through the darkness. A massive stone pillar was split open, revealing a cyan stone spinning atop a stone platform. "Sister Fang, come quick! There really is a Void-Splitting Wind-Calling Stone!"

The Void-Splitting Wind-Calling Stone was an important material for refining wing-type treasures—light, agile, and fast. "This one's not bad. With such a large volume, it should be worth hundreds of billions of Hunyuan!"

Yao Rao's eyes curved into slits, the silver mark on her forehead adding an extra touch of charm. Just as they put the stone away, both of them suddenly sensed something. They exchanged a smile, then turned and flew toward the trench floor. Finding a hidden cave, they carefully erased their tracks and vanished, leaving behind a miniature White Jade Palace. The two entered the main hall and saw Chen Qing standing with his hands behind his back. "Little young man, you finally came out of seclusion!"

After over eight hundred years in seclusion, Chen Qing had successfully cultivated the fifth layer, reaching ten thousand times the gene level, just eighty-one times short of perfection. "Two sisters, don't go out for a while. There might be some trouble."

Chen Qing looked at the two familiar faces, feeling a deep sense of satisfaction. Having family by his side when he succeeded—his efforts hadn't been wasted. It should have been a time of reunion, but now he was a bit distracted.

"What's wrong? What happened?"

Jiang Fang frowned slightly, stepping lightly to Chen Qing's side and staring into his eyes. Normally, the brat would have made a move by now, but this time he was acting strangely.

"Sister Fang, it's good news. It might just cause a bit of a stir. Don't worry, there's absolutely no problem!"

This breakthrough had no surprises, but the emergence of the Green Lotus had been brought forward. At most, there were only nine years left, and Chen Qing could clearly feel the will of the Primal Universe beginning to stir. "You're not going to poke a hole through the Primal Universe, are you?"

Yao Rao walked over and linked her arm with Chen Qing's. As he enjoyed the softness, he mused that poking a hole was unlikely, but turning things upside down was possible. "What about Teacher—"

"Let him know. That senior probably already knows first, and it saves him from wild guesses. The old man has a track record, after all."

Chen Qing saw the look in their eyes and understood their confusion. "Just respect him as a senior. As for the rest, it's better not to know too much for now."

After comforting the two, Chen Qing didn't fool around this time. He simply sat cross-legged in the main hall, sinking his mind entirely into the lotus seed. He didn't try to comprehend laws, just stayed still and entered a state of calm.

Nine years passed quickly. At some point, Chen Qing felt trapped in a chaos, not knowing where he came from or what he was supposed to do. Only one instinct remained: break open the chaos and feel the world!

In the Virtual Universe, Original Ancestor watched the light cocoon on the screen with curiosity. This was a phenomenon that only occurred when nurturing a special life. "About when did it start?"

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"Not long ago. We suddenly felt the origin converging. When we came over, a will trapped us, but it didn't harm us."

Jiang Fang and Yao Rao stood beside their teacher. Chen Qing hadn't asked them to keep it secret, so as soon as they noticed something unusual, they naturally went straight to the teacher, leading to this scene. Original Ancestor looked out at the void, his expression turning serious. "From the moment Chen Qing was born, the will of the Primal Universe has been by his side. It's finally coming—"

"Look!"

Yao Rao's voice interrupted Original Ancestor's musings. In the void, a river of color appeared, gently connecting to the light cocoon like silk. A wisp of cyan root followed the flowing water back into the void.

Original Ancestor sensed the pressure from the Origin Land suddenly lighten, as if the will of the Primal Universe had no time to bother with him. Another nine years passed, and suddenly the void trembled. A grand sound, like a bell, rang out in everyone's heart. Every living being of this cycle, whether in the Primal Universe or the Universe Ocean, sensed it.

At the Giant Axe Meeting, nineteen leaders, except for Biluo, opened their eyes at the same time. Giant Axe's mouth split wide. "It's begun!"

At the same time, in a distant star region, within a five-colored lake, the three Ancestral Gods of the Ancestral God Palace also opened their eyes. "It's been less than two thousand years since we gathered, and it's already happening this fast!"

An aged voice echoed through the hall. Two thousand years, to a Universe Master, might not even be enough time for a nap. "We just don't know what the will of the Primal Universe is up to—"

Hearing the Young Ancestral God's words, the Double-Faced Ancestral God cut him off directly. "No need to probe. Just wait patiently!"

"Mm!"

On a peculiar mountain in the Primal Universe, a humanoid special life form sat examining materials in his hands. Startled by the sudden sound in his heart, he crushed what he was holding. After a long pause, finding nothing wrong, he calmed down. "What is the Primal Universe playing at? Should I go hide in the Universe Ocean?"

In the end, curiosity kept him there. What could make him uneasy? This was the three thousand dimensions—what did he have to fear?

"Investigate! We must investigate, no matter the cost!"

It wasn't just the Lord of Sky Wolf roaring. The Zerg, the Mechanic Race—

—

Whether it was the six peak races or the lone powerhouses, everyone was probing. Countless beings in the Primal Universe were discussing it!

"Dong"

Nine years later, just as the fervor of discussion had died down, the bell rang again in the hearts of all living beings in the Primal Universe. This time, even the Universe Ocean stirred. Some Universe Masters on expeditions began to turn back. Everyone had a feeling—even if they didn't know what it was, returning was the right move.

After the third chime, the rhythm at which the Primal Universe absorbed chaotic energy began to change, even forming tides of chaotic energy. The two holy lands started paying attention. Countless Universe Masters from various forces set out, heading to the edge of the Primal Universe to observe.

At the fourth chime, the souls of all living beings in the Primal Universe trembled. A tranquil aura rose from the void. Things that had been unclear before now seemed to spark new thoughts. Though not many, it felt like their minds were sharper. The weaker the being, the more noticeable the effect.

When the seventh chime rang, a faint fragrance could be sensed within the Primal Universe. Everyone seemed to see their own path—blurry, but at least they had a feeling. Giant Axe and Chaos City Lord exchanged a glance. The surprise and disbelief in the City Lord's eyes made Giant Axe jolt. "Chaos?"

"Giant Axe Founder, it's good news. At the very least, it proves my path is viable!"

When news spread to other races, powerhouses like Zhen Demon Ancestor, still in the Universe Ocean and unable to return, went wild. At their level, even a tiny bit of progress could save countless epochs of time. But how could they make it back in just a few decades?

Only the Human Race, thanks to Original Ancestor, was gathered relatively completely. After all, once they returned, they usually wouldn't go out again for several epochs.