Origin Energy

Biodata

Power Progression

Documented Origin Energy cultivation milestones of Lin Chen.

Nature and Cultivation

Origin Energy is the natural energy of Tianxuan Continent and the basis by which humans and demonic beasts cultivate, strengthen themselves, and extend their lifespans. Its density differs by region; the Great Yan Dynasty is noted for having sparse ambient Origin Energy. 7 66

Cultivation normally begins only after the body has sufficiently matured. The Body Tempering Realm has nine levels, and its sixth level is crucial because it allows a cultivator to form an Origin Energy seed. Cultivating too early can damage the bones and meridians or permanently prevent future cultivation. 10

Most living beings cannot progress far in Origin Energy cultivation due to limited resources and talent. In Qingyang Town, ordinary non-cultivators make up roughly seventy percent of the population. 14

Absorption and Reserves

Origin Energy is absorbed from heaven and earth, accumulated within the body, and refined to advance one's realm. Pills, natural treasures, and high-density cultivation sites can greatly accelerate this process. 34 40

• Nirvana Pills — condensed from ambient Origin Energy and valued as cultivation resources; even a peak Creation Realm expert in the Great Yan Dynasty cannot condense ten in a month. 7
• Nirvana Qi — can rapidly improve Nirvana Realm Origin Energy cultivation, particularly in locations such as the Dan River, but may be harmful to weaker cultivators. 76 87
• High-grade Yang Gang Energy — enabled Lin Chen to rapidly advance from the initial to peak Heavenly Origin Realm when paired with Yin Sha Energy. 33 34
• Profound Origin Pills — used as high-level resources for further cultivation, including activation of the Spirit Grade Spirit Gathering Array. 120 362

Visibility and Detection

Origin Energy is openly displayed and can generally be sensed or probed by others, unlike the more concealed nature of Spiritual Power. 3

Powerful fluctuations can reveal a cultivator's presence, suppress weaker opponents, or draw the attention of nearby factions. 22 95 199

Cultivation Transformations

Known Uses

• Martial arts — Origin Energy supplies and amplifies martial arts; a high realm without cultivated techniques leaves a practitioner with limited combat ability. 40
• Energy manifestation — Three Creation Realms experts can shape Origin Energy into tangible structures, barriers, and other solid forms. 26 40 45
• Concealment — Lin Chen uses Origin Energy to isolate sound within a room and prevent eavesdropping. 40
• Pill condensation — Powerful cultivators can condense Nirvana Pills from ambient Origin Energy. 7 134
• Healing and suppression — Lin Chen dissolved Nirvana Pills into pure Origin Energy to suppress Qingtan's Fiend Demon Energy. 134
• Artifact replenishment — Lin Chen supplied Origin Energy to the damaged Stone Talisman; it could drain his current reserves but was not expected to harm his cultivation foundation. 31
• Reincarnation baptism — Origin Energy condensed into waterfalls beneath the Light of Reincarnation, testing and transforming a cultivator's body and power. 365

Relationship with Spiritual Power

Spiritual Power is more difficult to cultivate and conceal than Origin Energy. At equivalent levels, Spiritual Power cultivators are generally considered stronger and more unpredictable than Origin Energy cultivators. 3 46 61

Origin Energy nevertheless remains indispensable. Reaching Tianxuan Continent's pinnacle requires cultivation in both systems; lacking either prevents one from reaching the Ancestor Realm. 138

Lin Chen can combine Origin Energy and Spiritual Power when executing techniques such as the Great Desolation Annihilation Seal. 243

Threats and Limitations

• Sparse environments reduce cultivation efficiency and make condensed resources such as Nirvana Pills more valuable. 7
• Nirvana Qi can harm cultivators unable to isolate or refine it. 87
• Origin Energy alone is generally inferior to Spiritual Power when practitioners are at the same level. 61 179
• Other Demon demonic qi can erode the natural energy of heaven and earth; powerful Other Demons often require Ancestral Talisman power or heaven-and-earth power to seal or eradicate. 209
• Advanced breakthroughs require more than accumulated energy, including bodily refinement, insight into heaven and earth, and comprehension of life, death, or reincarnation. 154 214 363