Swallowing the Stars: Starting with the Giant of Light

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Under the pressure of oppression and war, the original lineage could no longer stick to the old ways and was no longer the savages who relied on weapons.

The original Origin Clan, because the world was newly created, had extremely abundant resources. Even a branch from a divine tree could be used as a top-quality weapon.

Unfortunately, they later encountered the more industrialized Three Thousand Dimensions lineage and were repeatedly defeated.

During this process, the Origin lineage finally realized its mistake and wanted to develop its own path. Unfortunately, it was too late. By the time it achieved something, it had already been driven back to the edge of a harsh and desolate region and was powerless to do anything more.

This path is known as the Artifact Cultivation lineage by the Origin lineage.

This lineage originated from the continent of origin and is naturally close to this space-time, just like the primordial universe and the lineage of the three thousand dimensions.

Therefore, the Origin lineage collects native materials from the Origin Continent and uses more primitive methods to smelt these materials, without adding any secret techniques or insights gained later in life.

Once a weapon is formed, the lineage of origin will intertwine with its life force and, through secret methods, further refine it using their own life essence, somewhat like a natal treasure.

On the one hand, by forging weapons and integrating them in this way, the Origin lineage can use weapons and treasures for cultivation, or rather, let the treasures carry them through cultivation.

Like a rock, the stone axe in his hand is made of extremely high quality and is perfectly in line with certain fundamental principles of the universe, making it a natural, eternal, god-level weapon.

By merging with the life and spirit of such a primordial divine weapon, Pan Shi's cultivation path can be described as smooth sailing. Whether in the early stages or in the cultivation of the path to eternal true god, he made rapid progress.

Of course, this path has both advantages and disadvantages. In the later stages of cultivation, it is also easy to become more difficult to break through bottlenecks due to the limitations imposed by one's natal spiritual treasure.

Just like a rock, although it is not too difficult to cultivate to the level of an Eternal True God, if you want to break through to the level of a Chaos Ruler, you have to make up for all the previous bottlenecks, and even pay back double.

However, this is not a big deal for most cultivators.

Although the path of cultivation does not encourage getting on the train first and waiting for a ticket, the vast majority of cultivators do not dislike this behavior.

There is a beginning before there is a later stage. This path of weapon cultivation only means that one has reached the same level as the weapon. If one wants to continue to break through, one must do so twice. It does not mean that the path of continued cultivation is cut off.

Without the stone axe in his hand, Pan Shi wouldn't dare guarantee that he could cultivate to the level of an eternal true god; he could only say that he had the potential.

However, with this potential, coupled with the innate spiritual treasure in hand, there is a very high probability that one can cultivate to the realm of Eternal True God.

For the Origin lineage, the natal spiritual treasure is equivalent to an external cultivation tool.

However, for those outside the divine power system, the supreme treasure is merely a weapon.

To use a supreme treasure, one must also meet the corresponding legal requirements.

To fully unleash the power of a ninth-tier true divine weapon, one must possess eighth-tier understanding of the laws, and all of this must be achieved through one's own cultivation.

This kind of step-by-step cultivation, if one has sufficient aptitude, does indeed make it easier to break through to a higher realm.

Regarding Pan Shi, some members of the Transformation faction believe that if he had cultivated step by step through arduous practice, the probability of breaking through to the Chaos Ruler would be much higher than it is now.

This is also the fundamental conflict between origin and change: one is willing to grasp the present, while the other is more willing to believe in the future.

In fact, if given a choice, most cultivators would prefer to pursue the path of weapon cultivation, since who can predict the future?

However, because these natural materials are born from the origin continent itself, they are naturally more compatible with the origin lineage, but not with the three thousand dimensions lineage.

Like a wondrous object falling into the primordial universe, no one in the Three Thousand Dimensions lineage has ever pursued the path of artifact cultivation; it's simply impossible for them.

"However, it seems that the indigenous people are more supportive of the change movement."

Sphia's clone analyzed the memories of the rock and said, "For no other reason than that a Chaos Ruler is more important than hundreds or thousands of Eternal True Gods."

A god-king, surpassing countless eternal gods, and even the ruler of chaos.

In the end, it all comes down to the top-tier combat power.

A thought flashed through the mind of Sphia's clone, and he merged with the stone axe, controlling the weapon with his mind.

Instantly, the giant stone axe collided with the thunder spear.

Countless destructive lightning bolts exploded, attempting to reduce all matter back to nothingness.

But the stone axe remained as unyielding as a stubborn rock, no matter how violent the thunder was.

Moreover, each strike of the heavy, sharp stone axe caused the surrounding lightning to explode, making it difficult for the axe to maintain its shape.

"Humph!"

Seeing this, the rock vulture snorted coldly, and a hawk suddenly flew out from its body, snatching the axe handle.

"A supreme treasure of the domain, the eagle-bird!"

The expression on Luan Shen's face changed. No wonder Yan Jiu dared to come to his door so brazenly. It turned out that he had obtained another treasure, and a precious domain treasure at that.

For the Origin lineage, there is generally only one treasure that is bound to their destiny. Other treasures are at most purely auxiliary treasures, such as soul defense treasures, which do not require much control.

Unlike the Transformation lineage, whose treasures are all thoroughly understood before use, allowing them to wield various types of supreme treasures.

"I wonder if Rock can win!" Chaos God thought to himself, while drawing back the Heavenly Net in his hand without releasing it.

If Pan Shi encounters any danger in the end, he can step in directly, and the two of them can work together to capture the opponent.

However, what Luan Shen didn't know was that the person behind his so-called rock had already been replaced.

“These indigenous people are indeed different from beings in the three thousand dimensions in essence.”

Sphia's clone rode the body of the rock, her mind completely absorbed in this body and the weapon in her hand.

He had long ago studied life in the three thousand dimensions extremely thoroughly, and not only life, but even the primordial universe itself.

However, Lu Yunhe's research on life on the Origin Continent, and even the entire Origin Continent, is only in its initial stages.

"The body is in perfect harmony with heaven and earth, and the weapon is also born from heaven and earth. When life and weapon are integrated, it is equivalent to connecting oneself with heaven and earth."

Sphia's clone seemed to have an epiphany. When it came to life and the connection and essence between heaven and earth, even on the entire Origin Continent, there were few people who could surpass him.

Although it's not my own body now, the operation is not much different.

"Use the human heart to control the weapon, use the will of Heaven to control the weapon!"

The original concept of man and object as one was mainly about unleashing the strongest power of the treasure itself. Gradually, it evolved into controlling the heavens and earth, seemingly aiming to recreate the original power that the divine stone gave birth to.

In an instant, the aura of the stone axe that collided with the thunder spear and the domain treasure changed drastically, seemingly recreating the form it had taken when it was conceived.

The power of heaven and earth merged, and the surrounding primordial spacetime also resonated with it.

The stone axe's power was fully activated, drawing rough yet incredibly precise marks in mid-air.

Every mark left by the axe seemed to have been ground down by the power of heaven and earth for countless eons.

At this moment, it did not seem as if the rock was wielding the stone axe to launch an attack, but rather as if heaven and earth had given birth to the essence of the stone axe.

The lightning created by the eagle after birth is no match for this extremely exquisite secret technique of heaven and earth.

"How can it be!"

Rock Vulture was stunned. He had fought against Rock before, so how could he have improved so rapidly all of a sudden?

"It's the Heavenly Heart Realm!"

The chaotic god standing to the side was somewhat excited. The cultivation of the weapon cultivator lineage, from the initial stage of cultivating the body with weapons and controlling qi with weapons, this stage mainly focuses on treasures as the core and oneself as an auxiliary.

By the mid-stage, one can grasp the essence of the treasure and combine one's own power with protection, thereby achieving a state of unity between man and weapon, where man and weapon are one thought.

The highest level of artifact cultivation is to transform into the origin of heaven and earth, using heaven and earth to control treasures and reveal the most essential power of treasures.

Of course, this is merely a relationship of human control over a tool, not a cultivation realm.

At this moment, Sphia's clone, having grasped some of the mysteries of the Origin Continent, transformed from unleashing the external power of the treasure into drawing upon the power of the Origin World to nurture the Stone Axe.

The intensity of the force may not have increased much, but the fundamental change is significant.

The thunderous secret technique unleashed by the rock vulture was severed by a single axe blow, and the domain that stabilized the surrounding spacetime was shattered by the power of heaven and earth.

The stone axe, now in the hands of Sphia's clone, could not unleash its full power, which was even greater than when it was in the hands of the rock.

The two men's understanding of the universe was simply incomparable.

Moreover, without anyone noticing, Sphia's clone also used the ability of being formless and shapeless.

Lu Yunhe had always regarded him as an auxiliary tool for gene research, to be used for the study of the essence of other life forms and the study of divine power. Now it seems that he had underestimated this fundamental ability.

It holds infinite mysteries not only for individuals, but also greatly assists in the understanding and research of the entire universe.

Turning into a stone might not be a big deal, but turning into a mountain range, a planet, or various rare and precious treasures is a completely different story.

At a genetic level of 100,000 times, formless and shapeless, the body is like a vast universe, evolving countless lives and producing endless matter, ultimately returning to its origin, with boundless creation.

Is it more fitting and appropriate for the rock and the stone axe to be bound together by life and death than for the sphia avatar to directly transform into the stone axe itself?

Master one method, and you'll understand all methods!

By perfecting one path and then cultivating other paths, one can reach an even higher level.

"comprehend by analogy!"

Sphia's clone cleaved down with an axe from afar. It only touched upon weapon cultivation, yet it allowed it to utilize the essence of its own genes and gain a deeper understanding of the workings of heaven and earth.

"not good!"

On the other side, the rock vulture was greatly alarmed, and suddenly felt as if it were facing the heavens and the earth itself.

Under that overwhelming force, even his power as an eternal true god was insignificant and utterly powerless to resist or withstand it. On the level of the mind, he was completely defeated.

Then, the axe flashed like lightning, sending the rock vulture flying. It crashed into the palace's most prized treasure, slamming both vulture and treasure into the ground.

"I lost!"

With just one move, he wouldn't have been able to take down an Eternal True God directly. Then, the Rock Vulture flew up carrying the palace's treasure, looking at the Rock with a complicated expression.

"What a pity, what a pity!"

Yanjiu couldn't help but shake his head and sigh, "If you hadn't chosen the path of weapon cultivation, with your talent, you would probably have already surpassed me and become a Chaos Ruler."

"Nothing to be sorry for!"

Sphia's clone accepted the bet handed over by the rock vulture, then turned back to merge with it using the formless and shapeless technique, trying to comprehend the profound mysteries of heaven and earth contained within.

By studying the path of life, which is formless and without appearance, one can comprehend the essence of life and create free life; similarly, by studying the path of heaven and earth, one can comprehend the essence of heaven and earth and create all things.

"Let's face off again next time we have the chance."

Having been swiftly defeated, the eagle didn't bother to stay any longer and simply rode away in the palace's treasure.

"Rock, when did you comprehend the unity of heaven and earth?" Chaos God asked hurriedly after Rock Vulture left.

"I learned this while chasing down the intruder and fighting him," Sphia's clone said with a smile. After giving a few pointers, he went back to his seclusion.

"Indeed, no path opened up by human hands should be underestimated; they are the crystallization of countless wisdoms."

Sphia's clone was studying the art of weapon crafting. Originally, he only intended to gather information from the natives, but he was pleasantly surprised.