The System and the Reward Weren't Working Together Very Well

"Rewards for upgrading to a Level 4 store?"

Lu Changzhi's heart stirred, and he thought back for a moment:

"If I remember correctly, it should be a seed?"

As he thought this, the heavens and earth suddenly trembled slightly.

"Um?"

Lu Changzhi looked up and sensed his surroundings, his expression somewhat uncertain.

Was that slight tremor just now caused by my reward?

At this moment, the system notification sounded again:

"Congratulations, host. You have obtained: Seed of Chaos *1."

"The Seed of Chaos?"

A look of surprise appeared on Lu Changzhi's face.

Now, let's check the system.

Within the system, a seed floated Jingjing. It didn't look very big, only about half the size of a palm. Inside, it was like flowing murky water, presenting a unique chaotic state, slowly flowing. Its surface was covered with a layer of radiance, like an eggshell, enveloping it.

Lu Changzhi's brows twitched slightly.

This Seed of Chaos didn't have a strong aura or a profound feeling, but at first glance, it gave him a very peculiar feeling.

With a thought, the corresponding introduction appeared before my eyes:

[Seed of Chaos]: Before the creation of heaven and earth, chaos was the seed. After refining it, it is absorbed into the sea of consciousness. Using this as a foundation, one can develop their own heaven, earth, world, and universe. Successful refinement grants the Chaos Law, used to enhance one's perception of law, Dao, and Order, and to increase the evolution speed of the Seed of Chaos...

After reading the introduction, Lu Changzhi's biggest feeling was:

That's a rather profound and complex explanation.

At that moment, he called out:

"System."

Without needing to elaborate, the system provided a simple explanation.

Simply put, the world I live in now is also derived from the Seed of Chaos.

The seed I have now, after sufficient evolution, has the potential to achieve the same level.

Once he refines this Seed of Chaos, the space that arises from it will belong entirely to him.

"If it can evolve according to one's own wishes, does that mean one can freely evolve the world I want?"

Lu Changzhi's expression shifted slightly.

An idea flashed through his mind.

Perhaps, by using the Seed of Chaos, I could create a Blue Star?

"Yes, Master."

"Furthermore, once the world has evolved to a certain extent, the master can pull the other party into the world, subjecting them to the unique restrictions or suppression within that world. If they can master the Dao and Order related to time, they can even alter the flow of time within and outside the world, and even rewind..."

The system, in its speech, suddenly changed the subject, saying:

"However, this requires the master to invest a great deal of time and energy. The world is complex and systematic, and this is not an easy task."

After a pause, the system added:

In other words, the Seed of Chaos is actually a pie in the sky.

"Yo?"

Lu Changzhi's expression was amused:

"Your coordination with the reward wasn't very good this time."

The system paused for a moment:

"Reporting to Master, this time I am telling the truth."

Lu Changzhi smiled slightly, not denying the promise of the system.

If one could create a world immediately after refining it, why would one waste energy breaking through to a higher realm?

At least, of the laws, principles, and Order mentioned in the introduction, the one he is most familiar with so far is the law of heaven and earth within the Nine-Story Tower.

And that is precisely the method by which Saint Realm experts enhance their strength.

As for what comes next, I'm afraid it would require an even higher level of skill to achieve.

"System, normally, how long would it take to evolve into something like the Land of the Four Directions?"

Lu Changzhi asked.

The system remained silent for a long time before speaking:

"According to the data the system has, no one has ever refined Seed of Chaos before."

"Nobody has ever done this before?"

Lu Changzhi was somewhat surprised and glanced at the Seed of Chaos:

"What will be the consequences if the refining fails?"

"Reporting to Master, it's unclear at the moment, but Master will certainly not fail," the system stated confidently.

Why?

Lu Changzhi smiled:

"Is it because your system can slap the Seed of Chaos?"

"It's not because of the system, Master," the system replied.

"Not because of the system?"

This was somewhat beyond Lu Changzhi's expectations; the system wasn't taking credit for it?

Why is that?

The system responded immediately after the words were spoken:

"Because it's you."

"Because it's me?"

Lu Changzhi spoke softly, raising an eyebrow slightly:

"System, are you hiding something?"

"No, Master."

The system said:

"That was a standard answer, and I don't know why I could only give that reply. Perhaps the master is hiding something."

Are you hiding something?

After a moment of contemplation, Lu Changzhi began to ponder.

"Could it be their parents?"

At this thought, Lu Changzhi became somewhat uncertain.

If it's really that extreme, what's the purpose of doing it?

Moreover, compared to the Xia Clan, the Five Symbols Sect's starting point in the Land of the Four Directions is indeed quite low.

After thinking for a moment, Lu Changzhi shook his head.

"Forget it, I don't want to think about it anymore."

"Let's break through to the Saint Realm first, so we don't have to keep guessing like this."

Thinking about these things is too mentally taxing. Taking it one step at a time is also a good option. After all, there are some things that even if you knew in advance, there's probably nothing you could do about them.

His gaze fell upon the Seed of Chaos, Lu Changzhi spoke softly:

"System, refine."

"Master, this item is too unique for the system to handle at the moment. Please try to refine it," the system said.

Upon hearing this, Lu Changzhi gently shook his head.

Even though it was borrowed from the system, it's not the same as the previous items.

However, he didn't pay too much attention to it.

At that moment, I sat down cross-legged, immersing myself in the primordial chaos, drawing closer to this Seed of Chaos.

There was no resistance or rejection as I had imagined; the process of entering was very smooth.

Once his mind was fully engaged, Lu Changzhi felt as if he had entered a unique place, his entire soul enveloped by a unique sensation, even a sense of comfort.

This was something Lu Changzhi had never anticipated.

At that moment, his mind was completely immersed in it, undergoing the refining process.

Or rather, compared to using the term "refining," "communication" is more appropriate for the current situation.

Inside the house, Lu Changzhi sat Jingjing cross-legged, surrounded by a flowing light that isolated him from the outside world.

Time passed quietly during this process.

"That's strange, where did Master go?"

At the dining table on Hidden Origin Peak, Mu Fan looked at Lu Changzhi's seat with a surprised expression, then turned to look at Luo Ling'er:

"Xiao Ling'er, in these past five days, Master hasn't asked you to bring her food?"

Luo Ling'er shook her head. "No."

"Perhaps Master has gone into seclusion?" Xiao Ye guessed from the side.

"That's possible."

Mu Fan glanced in the direction of Lu Changzhi's residence, then shook his head:

"With Master's level of skill, if he were to go into seclusion, who knows how many years would pass?"

As they were talking, a figure approached from a distance.

It was Cang Wenyu and Xu Kun.