When Flowers Bloom, They See Me; When I See Them, I See All Beings

No matter how lively it was outside, Chen Qing at this moment was utterly comfortable. Since instinctively breaking free from constraints, he felt as if he had returned to the womb, greedily absorbing every bit of nourishment, growing more and more roots, his body expanding larger and larger, with leaves and stems, until finally a green flower bud emerged.

The flower bud kept growing larger. With each breakthrough, it stirred a massive wave in the Origin Ocean. The cyan-jade lotus leaves slapped against the great waves, producing a crisp sound like bells and drums. The bud grew bigger year by year, and an inexplicable aura began to appear on it, ever-changing. The will of the Primal Universe grew cheerful, and when the bud emitted a faint fragrance, that will became even more spirited, as if suddenly awakening.

"Dong."

When the ninth sound rang out, whether the strongest or ordinary Planetary-level beings, all awaited the next change. Suddenly, a scene appeared in their minds: in a illusory ocean, a strange plant was planted, entirely cyan in color, with a cyan-jade flower bud at its top slowly unfurling, layer by layer, as if time and space were evolving, life cycling, Dao arising and perishing.

When the flower bud fully bloomed, Chen Qing's consciousness began to recover. Memories of two lifetimes flashed through his mind, and his heart grew clear. Thoughts arose and perished, finally returning to illusion. Chen Qing's will soared at this moment, his heart calm as water, embracing emptiness and severing delusion. At the bottom of his heart, the mysteries of the Origin Land began to emerge, radiating outward, as if seeing humble slaves, mighty beings who could overturn heaven and earth with a wave, and proud special lifeforms—

Then the entire universe imprinted itself in his heart. The lotus began to sway gently, bringing a trace of tranquility to all beings, brushing away a hint of violence, until it was startled awake by a nearby consciousness, full of joy and curiosity, pure yet grand, and also carrying a faint sense of weakness.

"Alright, you two little ones, stop staring at each other!" A calm voice suddenly appeared in Chen Qing's mind. "I didn't expect a broken seed to sprout so quickly. I underestimated your Dao. It's just a pity—it's too severely damaged."

He knows me!

Chen Qing's heart skipped a beat, and the lotus began to shrink. No, only one person could be this clear: the master of this place, Yuan.

Then it's fine. If there were trouble, it wouldn't have waited until now. Besides, he might not even care. "You're still not bad, and the Dao you contain is formidable. How could I look down on it!"

Seeing the green lotus petals relax again, Yuan's teasing voice came through. "Though it's heavily damaged, it's still somewhat useful to me. And it helped me nurture an unexpected surprise!"

Yuan's voice carried a wealth of information, quickly making Chen Qing understand. The will of the Primal Universe was originally a kind of composite consciousness. Now, with the help of the green lotus, it had gained intelligence, much like a World Beast, but representing life. This was a tremendous opportunity, but for the beings of the Primal Universe, it might be a tragedy. This even left the Supreme Rules at a standstill, for if destruction could be nurtured, life must be made to serve others.

Though Yuan didn't mind, he couldn't let his cultivation pool be ruined. "You two are like twin lotuses born from the same root. Use your Jade Lotus Root to seal the Primal Universe. First, let her develop well and increase her foundation. Second, leave instinct to complete this cycle's tasks. After it ends, come to the Source Continent. Any objections?"

Chen Qing nodded vigorously. His origin had already become a lotus—this was his foundation. What remained was merely residual Dao resonance. The green lotus could naturally be refined into a treasure. As long as the origin was intact, there wouldn't be much damage, and it could still grow countless illusory roots as before.

The green lotus swayed, paused, then abruptly tightened its petals and suddenly opened wide, directly detaching from the lotus root base. The lotus gently fanned, pushing away the remaining parts. After all, the will of the Primal Universe had nurtured it.

"You're willing to part with it. Keep the lotus stem as a defensive weapon. I'll refine the lotus leaves for you—keep them for self-defense."

While Yuan was refining things, Chen Qing cautiously communicated with the will of the Primal Universe, occasionally dragging the Supreme Rules into the conversation.

But it didn't last long. Without seeing Yuan's movements, Chen Qing found himself back in the secret realm. Only then did he have time to carefully examine his body. The lotus seed pod spanned twelve light-years, and with the lotus fully spread, it reached a full thirty-six light-years. And this was just its birth. To increase his origin, Creation had nine layers, corresponding to an infinite divine body, and it was also a treasure-refining method. After merging with the green lotus, he could use his origin to evolve innate restrictions, though that was unlikely in the Three Thousand Dimensions.

As for his main body, the Primal Universe had directly elevated him to the perfect level, but the reward came from Yuan—a gift in return.

"Chaos Evolution"

This was no ordinary innate secret technique. It was like when a Universe Master broke through to True God, evolving their God Kingdom into a small universe. Power gathered in his hands; the more he poured in, the higher the quality of divine power, the more complete the evolution. Though hard to control, it contained the path of Chaos Laws. In truth, Yuan gave it to him because the green lotus had absorbed too much. He didn't want it to keep ravaging the Primal Universe—better to go suck in the Chaos Sea early. It wasn't like it lacked the ability; even the Three Thousand Dimensions couldn't stop the green lotus's roots.

Finally, there was the Cyan Jade Armor. Worthy of Yuan's handiwork—in just a short time, it reached the Peak God King Treasure level, and it shared the same origin as him. Now his main body didn't have to worry about safety. Let's see who still says my cheat is too small!

After the storm passed, the Primal Universe calmed down, as if nothing had happened. Except for those still traveling, all beings felt an emptiness in their hearts. At the Giant Axe Meeting, everyone woke up in silence and looked toward Palace Master Biluo. "Not online!"

A rare flicker of irritation crossed Palace Master Biluo's millennia-unchanged expression. Not only did he not log in, but he also pulled her disciple offline. What kind of person had she encountered? At King-Rank strength, would sparing a sliver of mental energy really delay anything?

Leaving everyone hanging here—was he that idle? If it weren't meaningless, the Palace Master might even have considered cutting off a piece of her own flesh!

In truth, no one in the entire Primal Universe was idle. Some were investigating, others in seclusion. Even ordinary people discussed it. The six peak races, countless minor races and lone wanderers—even Mountain Sitting Guest was getting restless. Everyone knew the opportunity lay in the Primal Universe. Who wouldn't want to check it out? Maybe it was in some corner. Even among the twenty humans, at least twelve wanted to explore, just in case.

And Chen Qing, at best a World Lord, didn't seem like someone with such ability. It was more likely he was used as a vessel to complete some ritual.

"His comprehension isn't bad. He might have gained something," Giant Axe said, glancing around and finding a passable excuse. Many nodded, but only Palace Master Biluo's fists tightened. "Chaos."

Hearing Giant Axe Founder's call, Chaos City Lord looked over in confusion. "We need to put on a proper show. The Virtual Universe incident isn't far behind. Be careful not to be targeted."

"Rest assured, Giant Axe Founder. We've made preparations. After all, no one else knows about Chen Qing. Covering it up should be no problem."