Soon, news of the reconstruction of the Cottage spread throughout the entire Wilderness Realm.
What surprised them even more was that not only did Lu Changsheng return, but the legendary former head of the thatched Cottage also returned.
It's not that the former leader's actions command more awe in the current Wilderness Realm.
Everyone was curious about what abilities the person who could bring out such a legendary figure as Lu Changsheng possessed.
In an instant, the entire Wilderness Realm was stirred up and rushed towards the Southern Region.
The spatial passage was as dark as ink, yet it clearly reflected the outline of that azure star—the familiar distribution of land and sea, Lu Changsheng's long-lost hometown.
"Earth..." he murmured, a rare glint of emotion in his eyes.
Du Zhong stood with his hands behind his back, the mountain wind ruffling his gray beard and hair. "Back then, Heavenly Court was so prosperous, led by the Dao Ancestor, with the Three Pure Ones and the Two Sages. The aftershocks of the Investiture of the Gods war opened up this tunnel, sending a portion of the bloodline and the seeds of civilization to this nascent ' Savage Wilderness Realm.' And the Cottage was the 'anchor point' of the passage."
Lu Changsheng asked, "So, if people from Earth come to this world, they will end up here?"
"Yes and no." Du Zhong shook his head. "The passage has long been closed, and the connection between Earth and this world is almost completely severed."
You were able to come not only because you were chosen by the Seed of Variables, but also because the ' Grand Primordium Qi ' you possess is of the same origin as the primordial world, triggering the remaining guiding mechanism in the spacetime turbulence.
As for why it happened at the Cottage... it's because something else is hidden there.
He raised his hand and pointed to a spot on the mountaintop.
That place was originally the site of Cottage, but now, with the reconstruction of the mountain, an ancient well has been revealed.
The wellhead was covered with moss, and faint starlight seemed to flow around it.
"This is a ' Star Orbit Well,' an object used for Guanxing and predicting fortune in the primordial era."
Du Zhong walked to the well, reached out and pressed down, and the well water suddenly lit up, revealing the orbits of countless stars. "Back then, I sat here to repair the last ' Star Road ' between the Star Orbit Well and Earth."
Lu Changsheng leaned closer to look, and the faint traces of stars in the well formed an extremely thin path of light, winding towards Earth, but abruptly breaking off at a certain point.
"After you took over the Cottage, this Star Road began to repair itself." Du Zhong looked at Lu Changsheng deeply. "Your Grand Primordium Qi is the power under this starry sky that is closest to the origin of the primordial world."
The backup plan we left behind back then was designed for someone like you.
The Grand Primordium Qi...
Lu Changsheng frowned deeply.
Logically speaking, the Grand Primordium Qi is the power resulting from the fusion of the Three Thousand Great Daos rules, and it was only condensed after the creation of the Grand Primordium Cultivation Method.
But Du Zhong said that it was because the Grand Primordium Qi within him was too close to the origin of the primordial world that he was transported to this world...
At that time, Earth had long been depleted of Spiritual Qi due to the closure of the passage.
This doesn't make any sense at all!
Seemingly sensing Lu Changsheng's confusion, Du Zhong smiled and patted him on the shoulder, saying, "Don't think too much about it. Just know that you are the one we chose... and also the one chosen by cause and effect."
Lu Changsheng stared intently at the end of the Star Orbit trail, at the azure planet, his gaze profound. "One day, the Star Orbit will be repaired."
Du Zhong patted Lu Changsheng on the shoulder and laughed, "Yes, but only if the Holy Court doesn't interfere."
Lu Changsheng looked at Du Zhong with a puzzled expression.
Du Zhong spread his hands and said, "Do you think the Holy Court is so wary of this world simply because of the Heavenly Court? Would they go to such lengths to send people to monitor it at all times?"
Lu Changsheng immediately sensed something was wrong.
After a moment of silence, he spoke slowly and deliberately, confirming, "So the Holy Court is wary of the Savage Wilderness Realm not only because of the remnants of the Heavenly Court, but also because of this Star Road that could potentially reconnect Earth?"
"Indeed." Du Zhong's expression was solemn. "Although Earth's Spiritual Qi is depleted, it is still the primordial ancestral land, hiding secrets that even the Lord of the Holy Court covets—such as the roots of the ' Tree Heart Lotus '."
It's the Tree Heart Lotus again.
Du Zhong looked at the Star Orbit Well and explained, "Earth is located at the very bottom of the World Tree, and it is the only world located at the very bottom of the World Tree. Earth in its primordial era contained no less energy than the Holy Realm where the Holy Court is located."
Do you know why the energy density in the Holy Realm is so high?
Lu Changsheng said helplessly, " The Holy Realm is at the very top of the World Tree, so the Holy Realm also has divine objects from the World Tree."
Earth, located at the very bottom of the World Tree, is connected to the World Tree's roots, which is also the location of the Tree Heart Lotus's roots.
Du Zhong nodded. "That's right, the Holy Realm possesses the fruit of the World Tree, and its fruit is formed from the Tree Heart Lotus."
However, flowering and fruiting ultimately require an energy supply, and the roots and stems of the Tree Heart Lotus provide that energy. Only when the two are combined can they exert their transformative power.
Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng suddenly felt a headache coming on.
In other words,
The Holy Court already possesses the fruit of the World Tree, and they are determined to obtain the Tree Heart Lotus.
They will not only compete for the petals of the Tree Heart Lotus, but will ultimately set their sights on the earth.
With the reopening of the Star Road and the return of primordial blessings, the Holy Court's control over the World Tree will inevitably be impacted. Earth, in its current state, would likely be unable to withstand even a single blow...
All that technology and stuff is child's play in the face of this kind of power.
Lu Changsheng looked at Du Zhong and asked, "Old man, they shouldn't know the secrets of Earth, right?"
"Fortunately, the Holy Court only has this guess, but doesn't know the exact location of Earth." Du Zhong spread his hands and said, "However, if the Star Road is repaired, or if they collect all the petals of the Tree Heart Lotus, they will eventually find it."
Du Zhong paused for a moment, then continued, "Back then, I left in haste because I realized that the Holy Court's spies were approaching the Wilderness Realm. I had no choice but to go to the Great Wall to help Nüwa reinforce the seal and sever all possible causal links that could be traced."
The mountain wind howled, but the students outside the Cottage still gathered outside the barrier, eagerly awaiting their arrival. Meanwhile, atop the mountain, the two faced the ancient well and the stars, speechless for a moment.
Good news.
The Holy Court is unaware of Earth.
Bad news...
Once discovered, a major war is inevitable; otherwise, the Earth would surely be wiped out in a single blow.
Looking at Lu Changsheng's solemn expression, Du Zhong chuckled inwardly, "Now you know why I said you couldn't escape this karma, right?"
Upon hearing this,
Lu Changsheng glared at Du Zhong, gritting his teeth.
That old geezer...
To prevent Earth from being affected, the Holy Court must be suppressed before the enemy discovers Earth's existence!
"Alright, there's still time. After this period, your disciples will need to head to the Heaven Beyond Heaven." Du Zhong turned and walked towards the cliff, saying, "After all, your disciples are key to this plan. We've already lost the petals of the Tree Heart Lotus. It seems the Holy Court has obtained seven, leaving two more scattered outside."
Lu Changsheng asked, "Why don't I go find it myself?"
Du Zhong shook his head. "You cannot participate in the search for the Tree Heart Lotus petals. Your karma is connected to Earth; once the Holy Court discovers this, it's all over."
Lu Changsheng nodded.
Got it. All I can do now is stay here and fix the Star Orbit.
Several months passed quickly.
Within the Changsheng Realm.
Eleven auras began to boil!
Liu Ziru opened her eyes, looked in that direction, and said, "Is she finally about to break through?"