The Primordial World

He focused his senses on his surroundings and was suddenly startled:

Is this place a dream?

Lu Tian couldn't hide his shock—this dreamscape was indistinguishable from reality!

Jieyin and Zhunti exchanged a smile. "This is the edge of the dream, you haven't reached the true realm yet.

Dream Path Enlightenment is divided into two stages: the first is refining the heart through dreams, allowing one to temper their Dao heart through reincarnation.

Lu Tian understood. This was the method of cultivating through reincarnation within a dream.

The second is what was mentioned earlier—the mystical Dream World.

One must first enter the dream without getting lost, only then can one touch upon the true realm in clarity. I will now impart the incantation to you, which you can comprehend on your own later.

Zhunti's lips moved slightly, and the profound ** transformed into golden light, entering Lu Tian's sea of consciousness. He immediately focused his mind to study it, yet even with a Saint's comprehension, he found it obscure and profound.

Seeing Lu Tian frown in deep thought, the two Saints showed a look of relief. To even perceive its obscurity was remarkable; ordinary cultivators would struggle to understand even the ** characters.

Let him meditate and comprehend.

With a wave of Jieyin's sleeve, the two Saints' figures faded, leaving Lu Tian alone seated on the lotus platform.

Time flew in the dreamscape; five thousand years of spring and autumn passed in the blink of an eye.

Suddenly, Lu Tian's eyes snapped open, golden light swirling within them:

So that's how it is!

He let out a hearty laugh, the weariness in his brow unable to conceal his surging emotions.

Five thousand years to comprehend a secret art...

This deal was an absolute steal!

His form gradually faded, dissipating like mist.

After five thousand years of arduous cultivation in the dreamscape, he had finally touched upon the existence of that mystical world.

Chaos churned, and Lu Tian's consciousness suddenly plunged into a vast expanse.

Is this the Dream World?

Lu Tian surveyed his surroundings. The chaos churned and reorganized according to his will. In an instant, spiritual peaks rose in verdant splendor, and streams trickled melodiously, appearing as a blessed land.

This was his dream territory, where all things were governed by his thoughts.

Suddenly, his pupils trembled slightly—

[Host has arrived at the Blessed Land: Dream World, and received a system gift: Realm of Void and Reality]

Lu Tian held the jade slip that had suddenly appeared, his fingertips trembling.

Who could have imagined that this illusory dreamscape would be recognized by the system as a Blessed Land!

System, what is the basis for judging a Blessed Land?

The answer soon appeared: The Dream World is a reflection of the real world, where void and reality give birth to each other. Although it exists within an illusion, it belongs to a special dimension, just like blessed lands.

So that's how it is... Lu Tian chuckled, stroking the jade slip. No wonder it could simulate all things yet still have limitations imposed by laws.

Jieyin and Zhunti had warned him not to delve too deeply, but facing the secrets of the Primordial World, who could resist the urge to explore?

The foundation of the Western Teachings was likely far beyond imagination. He gazed at the light of void and reality blooming in his palm. Among the three sects, how many such earth-shattering secrets were hidden?

The novels about the Primordial World he read in his past life were merely a glimpse through a tube. In this real Primordial World, every stone concealed an ancient mystery.

What he was experiencing now was a true and unadulterated world!

"I was indeed overthinking things earlier..."

"Even if I can establish myself in the Intercepting Sect, with my identity from the Western Teachings, it would ultimately be difficult to access such core secrets."

Lu Tian's emotions surged, but he quickly calmed his mind and began to comprehend the "Realm of Void and Reality" bestowed by the system.

This method was similar in essence to the Dream Path Enlightenment Method, both being supremely mystical.

The so-called Realm of Void and Reality was to construct an illusion completely ** from reality using one's thoughts.

Within this illusion, he could emulate Pangu opening the heavens and create a world as vast as the Primordial World!

Once the world took shape, it would naturally evolve all things and nurture sentient beings, becoming indistinguishable from the real world.

Because the world originated from his thoughts, all things would resonate with Lu Tian. As his cultivation advanced, this world would become increasingly closer to reality.

Even more mystically, the Dao rhythm generated during the world's evolution would also feed back to Lu Tian, helping him improve his realm.

The secret art stated: If Lu Tian were to attain Dao and become a Saint, this world would completely solidify, transforming into a real, existing realm.

At that time, he would be the creator of this world!

"The power of this method is actually no less than Dream Path Enlightenment..."

Lu Tian marveled inwardly. The profundity of the system was truly unfathomable.

One must know that although Saints could redefine the elements of earth, water, fire, and wind, creating a Primordial World-level realm was still extremely difficult.

Yet, this Realm of Void and Reality allowed even him, a Golden Immortal, to touch upon the authority of creation in advance!

More valuable still, this world's potential is boundless—

It might one day grow into a supreme world comparable to the Primordial World!

"Fantasy as the foundation, thoughts as the guide..."

Lu Tian closed his eyes, concentrating, the myriad classics he'd read in his past life flowing through his sea of consciousness.

In a trance, his consciousness sank into an endless darkness.

That point, seemingly minuscule yet containing infinite energy, was precisely the universe's ** before his past life—

The Primordial Singularity!

With a slight shift of Lu Tian's will, that peculiar origin point suddenly erupted with terrifying power, instantly exploding and transforming into void.

Though the nascent space was small, it continuously expanded outwards.

In ancient times, Pangu split the heavens, cleaving open the primordial chaos, which was like an egg, to create the vast universe.

Later theories mention that the singularity's explosion caused the universe to expand.

There is a connection to destiny in the unseen.

As the singularity detonated, Lu Tian's extraordinary comprehension as a Saint finally showed its divine power.

His understanding of all things in heaven and earth became even more profound.

Subsequently, Lu Tian began to adjust the foundational architecture of the illusory realm he had created.

To make this world self-sustaining, a framework capable of independent maintenance must be constructed; only then can the fantasy world continue to evolve.

Otherwise, if the illusory realm stagnates, the heavens and earth must be reopened until a world capable of self-evolution is created.

Lu Tian divided the universe into two: one, the material world, relying on the interaction and operation of the five great elements—earth, water, fire, wind, and void;

Second, the spiritual world, which is attached to the material world.

He then established the iron law of the universe's operation—this world's system does not progress linearly but must undergo cycles of prosperity and decline. The world will cyclically experience birth, existence, collapse, and the final tribulation fire burning all things, after which it will restart the cycle.

He then refined the fundamental laws of the universe...

The entire process took only ten thousand years in a dream.

A new world took shape.

Although this world was as simple as a village, with no stars yet, no sentient beings born, and the basic elements not yet formed.

Even so, Lu Tian was already satisfied.

He had truly accomplished the great feat of creation!

This universe... shall be called!

Lu Tian gazed at this miniature universe, fully contained within his sight, and bestowed a name upon it.

In the future, perhaps it would grow into a real world, and it was even possible it would give birth to native Saints!

Of course, that is a story for another time.

For now, after opening the heavens and creating the world, Lu Tian's comprehension of the laws was already comparable to a Taiyi Golden Immortal.

In other words, as long as he diligently cultivated, once his cultivation reached the peak of Golden Immortal, he could begin to attempt to break through to the Taiyi realm!

The path of cultivation requires a solid foundation, and the most difficult part is comprehending the Heavenly Dao and clarifying the laws.

For example, for a Golden Immortal to advance to Taiyi, they must first master complete origin laws and then refine the five energies within their chest before they can knock on the door of Taiyi and enter the realm of Taiyi Golden Immortal upon successfully passing the tribulation.

And comprehending complete laws is the most difficult aspect of this hurdle.

From the early stage of Golden Immortal to the peak of Golden Immortal is merely a process of accumulating Dharma power; as long as one can endure the loneliness, it can be achieved through accumulation over time.

It is precisely for this reason that even Sunlight and Moonlight, who joined the sect the latest, are now in the late stage of Golden Immortal. The other senior brothers are already stuck at the peak of Golden Immortal, with only Pharmacist having broken through to Taiyi Golden Immortal.

Even for the resource-scarce Western Teachings, it is not difficult to pile up a late-stage Golden Immortal with heavenly materials and earthly treasures.

The real difficulty lies in comprehending the laws—only by thoroughly mastering a complete law can one enter the Taiyi realm.

The further one progresses in cultivation, the more insignificant external assistance becomes.

Jieyin and Zhunti could casually guide him in trials, helping him advance directly from True Immortal to Golden Immortal, but they could not help others ** break through the Taiyi bottleneck.

However, for Lu Tian, this most difficult hurdle was surprisingly easy!

Having personally experienced the creation of heaven and earth, and possessing Saint-level comprehension, if he couldn't even grasp the laws, wouldn't that be a huge joke?

What he mastered were the most difficult and profound laws of time and space!

But who would have thought—

At this moment, Lu Tian in the dream world, though possessing Taiyi power and able to manipulate laws with a wave of his hand, with breaking through realms being a matter of moments, his expression was unusually complex.

In the spiritually abundant Western Teachings, it actually took eighty thousand years to reach the peak of Golden Immortal?

Multiple deductions yielded similar results; even with top-tier resources used without regard for cost, it would still take five thousand years.

Five thousand years... that's still too long!

Lu Tian shook his head and gave a wry smile.

He knew well that his mediocre innate talent was an inherent flaw. If it weren't for that, he wouldn't have been stuck as a True Immortal after ten thousand years of cultivation, only breaking through with the guidance of a Saint after joining the Western Teachings.

The root of it all was that he was a being nurtured by the shattered western lands after the War of Dao and Demon.

The thin spiritual energy made his own gestation difficult, damaging his foundation. He only awakened his consciousness and managed to take form after his transmigration!

It was a miracle that this Purple Bamboo could survive until now.

The War of Dao and Demon had destroyed the West, affecting and causing the demise of countless beings.

As a result, the West was sparsely populated, with only a handful of people remaining.

With insufficient innate talent, his aptitude was naturally mediocre.

Before joining the Western Teachings and awakening his system, Lu Tian's greatest wish was merely to cultivate to the Golden Immortal stage and seek immortality.

"This is troublesome. I've never heard of a method to repair one's foundation."

"Perhaps Master knows. I'll go ask."

Lu Tian's brows furrowed, and he deduced it once more within the dream world.

The result was still the same.

He had no choice but to put it aside for now and exit the dream.

Returning to reality, he was still seated in the same spot. His two masters and five senior brothers had already departed.

Counting on his fingers, a thousand years had passed since he began cultivating the Dream Path Enlightenment Method and entered the dream.

A great dream of thousands of years, what year is it today?

Lu Tian's dream far surpassed thousands of springs and autumns.

First, he comprehended the Dream Path Enlightenment Method, and five thousand years passed in the blink of an eye.

Then, he created the Realm of Void and Reality within the dream, consuming another ten million years.

As for simulating cultivation, it was merely an instant.

Like buying experience books in later generations, he instantly gained eighty thousand years of cultivation within the dream, completing his deductions.

Accumulating ten thousand years of time, only a thousand years had passed in reality.

His current cultivation was still shallow. When he reached his master's realm, perhaps he could truly dream for thousands of years and experience reincarnation upon waking.

Lu Tian sighed inwardly at the long path of cultivation.

He wasted no more time and flew straight out of the heavens on his cloud.

In a moment, he arrived outside the palaces of Jieyin and Zhunti.

Lu Tian bowed respectfully: "Lu Tian has awakened from his dream and specially comes to pay respects to Master."

The palace gates opened in response.

Jieyin and Zhunti were playing a game of Go.

"Your aura is solid, all traces of superficiality gone. Have you comprehended it?"

Lu Tian replied: "I can now enter dreams to cultivate. Thank you, Master, for imparting the method."

The two nodded with smiles.

"Excellent. Now that you've grasped this method, advancing to Grand Unity is just around the corner. Go back and cultivate diligently."

Jieyin waved his hand, his eyes full of approval.

Lu Tian hesitated and spoke: "Master, my damaged foundation makes cultivation difficult. I wonder if there is any way to repair it?"

Jieyin then turned his head, a clear light flashing in his eyes.

Lu Tian's heart trembled—that gaze seemed to pierce through all his secrets, making him feel as if he had nowhere to hide before Jieyin!

Fortunately, the gaze did not last long.