Chapter 6: The Primordial Chaos Begins to Take Shape, the Wilderness is Initially Unveiled
Zhou Cheng sat quietly, organizing his own Chaos Treatise along with the insights on the creation of the world that Pangu had imparted to him, as well as the imprint of his primordial spirit. This time, he was prepared to thoroughly experience the insights of creation that belonged to Pangu. Although Zhou Cheng had witnessed the entire process of creation, he had not personally engaged in it, and thus his feelings were not as profound as Pangu's.
During this calculation of heavenly secrets, Zhou Cheng had some insights and thus decided to cultivate for a while. He found a cliff on a mountain, gazing at the sea of clouds, a spectacle he had cherished in his past life, and could not help but sigh in his heart, wondering why he had the opportunity to enjoy such views again. It was indeed due to his good fortune. But can one person remain fortunate throughout their life? At least, without attaining the state of mixed origin, one cannot completely ensure they are free from karmic entanglements. It is possible that a lifetime of cultivation could turn to ashes. It seems one must be low-key in life, while ensuring that their spells and treasures are powerful. Whether wielding a black stick or striking with a brick, one must swing the stick with precision and make the brick sturdy. If one wishes to peacefully enjoy the scenery in the future, strength is the true path. At least, without attaining the state of mixed origin, one cannot completely ensure they are free from karmic entanglements. It is possible that a lifetime of cultivation could turn to ashes. It seems one must be low-key in life, while ensuring that their spells and treasures are powerful. Whether wielding a black stick or striking with a brick, one must swing the stick with precision and make the brick sturdy. If one wishes to peacefully enjoy the scenery in the future, strength is the true path. The way of heaven governs the world, but one's fists govern life and reputation.
Ultimately, all illusions transform into the characters for life and death. It turns out that everything is so simple; the ultimate essence of all things in the world is the path of birth and extinction. Zhou Cheng's mastery and knowledge have made significant progress towards the realm of the Primordial Sage.
It is unclear how much time has passed, but Zhou Cheng awakened from the insights gained from the Opening Heaven Heart, feeling that his magical power had improved and his Dao cultivation had made significant progress. However, he still could not surpass the threshold of the quasi-Teaching Lord realm. The principles of the Great Dao are ultimately like the moon reflected in water, visible yet unattainable. It seems that without great opportunities, achieving sainthood is but a delusion.
Upon the death of Pangu, his body perished in the universe, giving rise to all things and forming the primordial chaos. Zhou Cheng witnessed the process of the heavens being opened and greatly benefited from it. Since he could not temporarily exit the great formation set by Pangu, he decided to cultivate within it. A thousand years passed in the blink of an eye; after the creation of chaos, the world gained reference points, with the sun, moon, stars, and seasons in order, mountains and rivers teeming with vitality, and the passage of time becoming increasingly distinct.
The way of Heaven encompasses life and death, yin and yang, good and evil, cause and effect. The evolution of the heavenly principle follows the number of fifty cycles, yet only forty-nine are fulfilled. The remaining one depends on opportunity. Thus, later sages, although aware of the predetermined nature of the heavenly principle, still engage in struggles and schemes, seeking to gain a small advantage within the grand scheme of Heaven. Though it is but a small advantage, it is sufficient to establish a doctrine and bless their disciples. In the future, for the sake of that small advantage within the grand scheme of Heaven, it is inevitable that I will have to contend with various sages, regardless of whether they are Taoists or monks, men or women; I cannot afford to suffer losses, and if you don't believe me, just look at my brick. Indeed, later sages, although aware of the predetermined nature of the heavenly principle, still engage in struggles and schemes, seeking to gain a small advantage within the grand scheme of Heaven. Though it is but a small advantage, it is sufficient to establish a doctrine and bless their disciples. In the future, for the sake of that small advantage within the grand scheme of Heaven, it is inevitable that I will have to contend with various sages, regardless of whether they are Taoists or monks, men or women; I cannot afford to suffer losses, and if you don't believe me, just look at my brick.
Having resolved the matter of the Chaos Bell, Zhou Cheng felt a wave of contentment, as if a pile of money lay on the road ahead, with a crowd rushing to seize it, yet he knew all along that the money bore his name, destined solely for him. Ah, who could blame me for being born early, Zhou Cheng thought to himself with a hint of narcissism
The primordial chaos, I have arrived, with Zhou Cheng's lascivious howl echoing across the vast expanse of the primordial continent.
Zhou Cheng emerged, gazing up at the sky and roaring, "I have arrived in the primordial chaos." At this moment, although his magical power had not increased significantly, it was still well beyond that of a Saint. His understanding of the Great Dao had deepened considerably, yet he remained at the quasi-Teacher level. This was due to three factors: first, his sudden enlightenment; second, his cultivation of the Chaos Chapter to the highest level of the Saint Chapter; and third, his comprehension of the insights imparted by Pangu regarding the opening of the heavens and the Pangu imprint. Otherwise, proving the Dao through strength would ultimately take more than just a day or two. However, after a millennium of quiet cultivation following the opening of the heavens, he had not gained nothing; at the very least, he had developed a unique advantage in understanding and creating spatial power.
Zhou Chengxin's thoughts stirred, and with a slight twitch of his facial muscles, he instantly transformed into a very lewd and disheveled young man, exceedingly sleazy, indeed very sleazy. This appearance could only be discerned at the level of Hongjun; it truly was a remarkable asset for survival. He then unleashed a portion of the spatial laws that could only be comprehended and utilized at the quasi-leader level, stepping lightly and appearing before the immense surface of the sun.
As a millennium passed, Zhou Cheng's cultivation deepened further, and he became well-versed in the Pangu Great Formation that enveloped him. He was able to set it up, but lacking the power to reach the Pangu realm, the formation could not be considered a true defense against the might of creation. With a casual gesture, he stored the Pangu Great Formation into a piece of purple jade, so that in the future, if he found a cave dwelling, he could deploy this formation to defend against wild beasts
Hehe, look at how you plan to attain enlightenment in the future. In any case, this bell has already been calculated by me, and the spiritual treasure possesses its own spirit, which will not assist you in becoming a saint. The so-called great merit in becoming a saint and achieving it through strength are mere empty talks for you, haha. Zhou Cheng has set up a simplified version of the Pangu formation beside the spirit of the bell within the Chaos Bell, securely protecting the spirit. Unless a saint personally enters, it cannot be discovered, and whether a saint can break through remains unknown. Moreover, even if it can be broken, once there is any situation, a trace of Zhou Cheng's divine consciousness within will be aware of it. Zhou Cheng has set up a simplified version of the Pangu formation beside the spirit of the bell within the Chaos Bell, securely protecting the spirit. Unless a saint personally enters, it cannot be discovered, and whether a saint can break through remains unknown. Moreover, even if it can be broken, once there is any situation, a trace of Zhou Cheng's divine consciousness within will be aware of it. And without being able to refine the spirit of the bell with the scriptures, Dong Huang can only look at the bell and sigh, able to use its form but having no chance for other marvelous uses.
Zhou Cheng extended his hand and pointed, instantly enveloping the two slumbering great demons with a twelve-grade golden lotus, while the Chaos Bell joyfully flew towards Zhou Cheng. Holding the small bell in his hand, Zhou Cheng clapped and laughed: "Old friend, I have come to see you, but today is not the time for our reunion; let me devise a plan first." It is said that the Chaos Bell did not originally wish to protect the two, Dong Huang Tai Yi and the other, but such is the way of Heaven; it must play its part. However, it is ultimately destined that this bell will not assist Dong Huang in achieving sanctification.
Zhou Cheng integrated the insights of the creation of the world into his primordial spirit, and instantly felt as if the scene of creation was being reenacted before him. It was as if chaos was split open by Pangu's axe, or that the heavens and the earth were once again returning to chaos. From the boundless emerges the ultimate, from the ultimate emerges the duality, the interplay of yin and yang gives rise to the eight trigrams, and the four symbols manifest the nine palaces.
Since the opportunity had not yet arrived, he did not force it. He then stood up, gazing at the still hazy floating clouds beneath the steep cliff, let out a soft sigh, and subsequently left.
Zhou Cheng felt that since the matter of the Chaos Bell had been resolved, it was time to consider finding a place to settle down. Recently, he had been calculating the heavenly secrets and discovered that they were unusually clear. Perhaps it was because the entanglement of cause and effect was minimal at present, and the heavenly secrets remained undisturbed. The future and the vastness of books indeed faced numerous crises, not much different from what he already knew. He wanted to choose a good location as his foothold, and there were many spiritual mountains in the vastness, which could serve as a treasure land. Although the fragmentation of the vastness had a significant impact, since the original Kunlun Mountain could be preserved, how could his own mountain, protected by the Pangu Great Array, be destroyed? He thought he should carefully arrange things to prevent his mountain gate from becoming a chaotic place where all sorts of beings could come and bully him. Just imagine if someone’s front door was disturbed daily, causing chaos; anyone would be driven to a breaking point.
Zhou Chengyi pointed to the Chaos Bell, which chimed softly twelve times, gradually flying above Zhou Cheng's head. The primordial chaos seemed to be frozen, and time suddenly stood still. Zhou Cheng sat cross-legged, focusing intently on arranging the Chaos Bell, and in the blink of an eye, a hundred years had passed.
The vastness of the Honghuang Sun Star far exceeds that of later generations, with the entire planet enveloped in the true fire of the sun, truly a sea of raging flames. No wonder it could give birth to the likes of the Honghuang heroes, Dong Huang Tai Yi and Di Jun. Zhou Cheng swept his divine sense across the area and immediately detected a faint, familiar aura of chaos. He found it; the Chaos Bell was currently nurturing Dong Huang Tai Yi and the others within the Sun Star. In the future, Dong Huang was destined to awaken while holding the Chaos Bell, thus naming the bell he embraced as the Dong Huang Bell.