Biodata
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Primordial World (洪荒世界) |
| Alias(es) | Primordial Land, when referring specifically to its living earth 2292 |
| Nature | A world formed from Pangu’s body; the Heavenly Wu Clan says its land retains vitality and a heartbeat 2292 |
| Role | Ren’s principal world and the foundation of his power 1700 |
| Status | Extant; damaged in ancient conflicts and undergoing restoration 1930 2292 |
Structure and Nature
- Pangu’s legacy: The world was formed from Pangu’s flesh and blood. The Heavenly Wu Clan believes he transformed into the world and entered a state of rest, but cannot confirm whether he remains alive 2123 2284 2292.
- Living land: The Heavenly Wu Clan describes the Primordial Land as vital and capable of healing. Its account does not establish that the world possesses a human-like consciousness 2292.
- Energy cycle: Fiendish Qi rises from seventy-two underground layers. The earth filters out its killing intent; Dragon Veins transform impurities into Spiritual Qi, which circulates through the world and helps repair the land 2292.
- Dragon Veins: Twelve ancient Primordial Unity Dragon Veins are said to have evolved from Pangu’s meridians. Their removal severely weakened the world’s energy cycle 2292.
- Heavenly Dao: The Primordial Heavenly Dao governs and records living beings within the world. It is discussed separately from the Primordial Land’s vitality 2082 2292.
History
The Primordial World has endured successive eras of conflict, including wars involving Chaos beings, Barbaric Beasts, the Wu Clan, and the Demon Race. One ancient theory holds that Pangu’s lingering will and the Heavenly Dipper and Earthly Fiend layers once confined surviving Chaos beings within the world; the account remains uncertain 2115 2284.
Shen Ni is blamed by the Heavenly Wu Clan for removing the twelve Primordial Unity Dragon Veins and drastically altering the land. Later wars further damaged the world and depleted its resources 2068 2288 2292. Ancestor Dragon’s transformation of the Dragon Clan into new Dragon Veins subsequently expanded and reinforced the land and increased its Spiritual Qi 1930 2285.
The Heavenly Wu Clan later returned from its sealed realm with a proposed method of restoration: purify Fiendish Qi, convert it into Earth Essence, and feed that essence into the land. Its elders say sufficient Fiendish Qi, workers, and time could restore the Primordial Land toward its original state 2291 2292. Ren supports restoring the Buzhou Mountain region because it could gather Pangu’s Will and strengthen the Wu Clan, though he initially questions the cost of consuming Fiendish Qi that helps shield the world 2292 2293.
Notable Regions
| Region | Significance |
|---|---|
| Buzhou Mountain | Formed from Pangu’s spine and associated with his lingering will; its restoration is central to the Heavenly Wu Clan’s plans 1997 2293. |
| Heavenly Dipper Layers | Layers above the world that suffered major damage when part of their Origin was detonated; fallen fragments brought both danger and valuable materials to the land 2114 2146. |
| Earthly Fiend Layer | Part of the world’s Fiendish Qi cycle and a largely unexplored region sought for resources and Spirit Treasures 2068 2292. |
| Northern Jambudvipa | A Fiendish Qi-filled region linked to the Dark Turtle’s shell and regarded as a refuge that can conceal inhabitants from heavenly detection 1555. |
| Mortal Nine Provinces | The Human Race’s central territory, protected in part by Fire Cloud Cave and repeatedly drawn into conflicts over resources and Destiny 1388 1703. |
Cultivation Environment
- The world’s Great Dao is described as complete compared with the damaged or limited laws of several worlds Ren visits. New arrivals may need to rebuild their cultivation foundations to make full use of it 1376 1687 2202.
- Its ancient abundance has declined: spiritual roots, innate materials, and other resources have been heavily consumed even when Spiritual Qi remains plentiful 2068.
- The loss of the twelve ancient Dragon Veins is also cited as a reason the orthodox, resource-intensive Primordial Unity Great Luo cultivation method is no longer practical for most cultivators 2293 2294.