I, the spirit of the primitive land, have the ability to understand the universe and prove the origin of the universe - Chapter 2

Chapter 2: Source Heaven Divine Art, Emerging in Form, Hongjun Attains Sainthood

Source Heaven Divine Art, this method was what Zhong Yue had comprehended over the years by observing heaven and earth, directly pointing to the path of Great Luo.

By employing the Source Heaven Divine Art, Zhong Yue could utilise his own body to channel the surrounding earth veins, drawing from myriad veins to nourish himself, enhancing his foundation during transformation.

“Thus, the most critical issue is resolved; next is to fully transform.”

Zhong Yue laughed heartily and immediately began the process of transformation.

Over the years, this method had been thoroughly integrated in his mind, rehearsed countless times, so its execution was naturally effortless.

With a single thought, infinite starlight blazed in the sky, and the entire valley was instantly enveloped, a truly splendid sight.

As this essence descended, the surrounding earth veins trembled in unison, their primal forces converging from all directions towards Zhong Yue’s core.

In contrast, Zhong Yue himself, like a dragon in the abyss, continuously absorbed spiritual energy, restrained yet potent.

But upon closer inspection, one would notice a supreme and noble aura brewing within, awaiting the moment to shatter the stone and soar, a dragon ascending to the heavens.

Time flowed on, and the aura within Zhong Yue grew ever more robust.

In the sky, winds surged and clouds churned; spiritual energy formed clouds, and spiritual liquid fell like rain, cascading from the nine heavens above.

Suddenly, a deafening thunderclap resounded, and brilliant radiance bloomed from the earth.

Immediately after, a dragon shadow surged forth, carrying boundless momentum, charging straight into the sky.

This dragon shadow was a dragon vein, none other than Zhong Yue’s true form.

The dragon vein soared, suspended in the void, rising through the clouds, resembling a dragon of the nine heavens riding the mists, sacred and noble.

Wherever the dragon vein passed, countless spiritual clouds were devoured, absorbed into Zhong Yue’s body, becoming nourishment to strengthen himself.

It circled the valley ninety-nine times, and after consuming all the clouds and mists, layers of golden light poured down from the heavens.

As the golden light fell, the dragon vein was enveloped within, gradually shrinking.

After a long while, the golden light dissipated, and a youth stood suspended with closed eyes.

The youth wore a mysterious black robe, his face refined, with sword-like brows and starry eyes; his handsome visage bore a stern edge, his sharply defined features giving a chiselled, three-dimensional impression.

This youth was none other than Zhong Yue, emerged in form.

He slowly opened his eyes, and an unimaginable ancient, boundless light radiated from his gaze.

Gazing into the distance, it was as if he transcended the boundaries of time and space, piercing through the origin of this world.

“Traversing this realm, becoming a spirit of the earth vein, cultivating arduously, today I have finally emerged in form.”

At this, an indescribable joy spread across Zhong Yue’s face.

To achieve this transformation, he had sat in the void for an entire cosmic cycle, then absorbed spiritual energy for several more cycles—a monumental challenge for someone who had lived only a few decades.

Fortunately, it was all worthwhile.

He had just examined himself and found his foundation had undergone a astonishing metamorphosis, successfully ranking among the top-tier innate deities.

Though he had not yet stepped into the realm of innate divine saints, he had laid a solid foundation, ready to pursue his path in the future with his own plans.

However, what truly delighted Zhong Yue was his cultivation: upon transformation, he had reached the Golden Immortal realm.

This level of cultivation made him a hegemon in the Primordial Wilderness, ensuring self-preservation under most circumstances, provided he avoided trouble.

Thus, he could now travel the Primordial Wilderness, collecting the essence of earth veins without hindrance.

The so-called essence of earth veins, as the name suggests, is the primal force of the earth veins.

As an incarnation of an earth vein, not a divine mountain of heaven and earth, to elevate his foundation, he needed to gather the primal essence of myriad earth veins to transform himself.

Of course, this essence did not require much—just a trace would suffice, a spark of spiritual light to strengthen himself.

“However, before setting out, I must investigate what lies within that spiritual light.”

Zhong Yue chuckled lightly, his gaze turning to a spot in the valley.

There, divine light shimmered, the essence of the Great Dao converged, brimming with vibrant life.

In fact, he had noticed it upon first arriving in this world.

There, a treasure lay.

However, lacking a physical form and prioritising transformation, he had not examined it closely.

Now, having emerged in form, it was time to investigate.

The valley was small, and Zhong Yue soon arrived at the place where the essence of the Great Dao converged.

“Eh, this is… an innate spiritual treasure?”

Zhong Yue was astonished, gazing at the spiritual pearl before him, a glint of delight flashing in his eyes.

With a wave of his hand, he summoned the pearl into his grasp, swiftly obtaining its information.

【Wood Spirit Pearl, a high-grade innate spiritual treasure, containing thirty-six innate prohibitions, capable of connecting with the cycle of flourishing and withering in heaven and earth, integrating offence and defence, with peerless might.】

“No wonder the entire valley is enveloped by the Innate Yimu Grand Formation; it’s all because of you.”

A look of realisation crossed Zhong Yue’s face; he had noticed, shortly after transmigrating, that the valley was surrounded by a grand formation.

At the time, he couldn’t comprehend the formation or study it. Later, with his heaven-defying comprehension [nì tiān wù xìng]^1, he could study it but lacked the time to seek its cause.

He never imagined that the source of it all was this Wood Spirit Pearl before him.

“In that case, it’s fortunate you were here; otherwise, my true form might have shattered long ago due to the ancient conflict between the Dao and demons, wouldn’t it?”

Zhong Yue gazed at the Wood Spirit Pearl, a wistful expression emerging on his face.

Though his original form had not developed sentience, it instinctively recorded the phenomena of heaven and earth. That cataclysmic battle remained etched in Zhong Yue’s mind.

It was precisely because of this that he had been so eager to transform, unwilling to face an unexpected calamity someday.

After all, even with the protection of an innate grand formation, safety was not always guaranteed.

As Zhong Yue sighed, a majestic voice resounded from the nine heavens above.

“Reclining on the nine-layered clouds, on a mat I realised the true Dao; beyond the mysterious yellow of heaven and earth, I shall be the revered master; Pangu birthed the supreme ultimate, followed by the two principles and four images!”

“I am Hongjun; today, I have attained the Great Path of the Primordial Saint. A thousand years hence, I shall establish a dojo in the chaos beyond the heavens, named Zixiao Palace.”

“I shall preach the Dao in Zixiao Palace; those fated may come to listen.”

As the words fell, a boundless will arose, sweeping across billions of miles of the Primordial Wilderness’s mountains and rivers, all beings bowing in its wake.

In the valley, feeling this immense will, Zhong Yue merely bowed slightly in respect before straightening up again.

“He has attained sainthood, has he?”

Though he had anticipated it, his heart could not help but feel shaken.

The advent of a saint, with that vast, boundless aura rendering all beings as mere ants, was truly terrifying; even he could not muster the slightest thought of resistance.

“Fortunately, it’s not too late. The witches and demons should only just have emerged; with heaven-defying comprehension [nì tiān wù xìng]^1 at my side, my opportunities to achieve the Dao remain plentiful.”

Having transmigrated here with an extraordinary foundation and a golden finger to aid him, would it not be a pity to forgo pursuing the Great Path of the Primordial?

At this thought, a fiery gleam emerged in Zhong Yue’s eyes.

After his expression flickered for a while, Zhong Yue came to his senses, turning his gaze back to the Wood Spirit Pearl in his hand.

Attending the sermon was out of the question; his current strength was too weak, and venturing into the Primordial Wilderness would see him assimilated by chaos. It was better to diligently cultivate his own path.

Fortunately, Hongjun had only just attained the Dao, and many great divine beings would soon head to Zixiao Palace, reducing the dangers of travelling the Primordial Wilderness.

Realising this, Zhong Yue sat cross-legged and began refining the Wood Spirit Pearl in his hand.

Three hundred years later, a figure gracefully departed from beyond the valley.

Footnotes:

^1 源天神术 (yuán tiān shén shù):

• Meaning: Literally “Source Heaven Divine Art,” it refers to a mystical cultivation technique that Zhong Yue developed by observing the natural world, aimed at achieving the Great Luo (a high level of enlightenment or immortality in Daoist cosmology).
• Origin: This term is rooted in xianxia and xuanhuan genres, where unique, self-created techniques are often central to a character’s journey. It draws from Daoist concepts of harmonising with the cosmos and mastering divine laws.
• Cultural Significance: In Chinese mythology and cultivation narratives, “heaven” (天, tiān) symbolises the ultimate order, and “source” (源, yuán) denotes the origin of all things. The term reflects Zhong Yue’s profound connection to the primal forces of the universe, highlighting his exceptional talent and ambition.

^2 跟脚 (gēn jiǎo):

• Meaning: Literally “roots and feet,” it metaphorically refers to a being’s innate foundation, origin, or potential in cultivation, determining their starting point and limits in the path to immortality.
• Origin: Common in xianxia literature, the term originates from Daoist and Buddhist ideas of one’s inherent spiritual quality, often tied to their birth or creation (e.g., born from a divine mountain vs. a common stone).
• Cultural Significance: In Chinese cultivation stories, a strong “foundation” is critical for achieving greatness. Zhong Yue’s efforts to enhance his gēn jiǎo reflect the cultural value of self-improvement and transcending one’s origins through diligence and ingenuity.