Deep within the Star Dou Great Forest, the Lake of Life was nestled within the dense woods like a massive piece of emerald.
The lake surface shimmered, reflecting the flowing celestial light and shifting cloud shadows, holding endless vitality within its tranquility.
Occasionally, a gentle breeze swept past, raising layers of ripples, yet failing to disturb the peace of this corner of the World.
In the depths of the lake, an independent, mysterious space quietly floated.
Here, the sound of flowing water could not be heard; only pure life energy slowly coursed.
Fang Yang sat cross-legged in the center of the space, his eyes closed.
His breathing gradually became long and rhythmic, and his consciousness slowly sank inward.
Faint Battle Qi fluctuations emanated from his body, causing even the air to tremble.
The next moment, his consciousness instantly sank into the internal space of the strange fire pearl.
The World before his eyes began to twist and change. When Fang Yang opened his eyes again, the familiar Fire Square stood before him.
Twenty-three towering pillars stood majestically, each one bound by flames of different colors, emitting heart-pounding energy fluctuations.
"You have come..."
A distant voice drifted from all directions.
"Tool Spirit, you knew I would come?"
Fang Yang looked up towards the Void Realm, his voice echoing across the empty square.
Upon hearing this, the Tool Spirit did not answer directly.
In the center of the square, a mass of golden Creation Origin slowly emerged, and beside it floated three Life Seeds, colored white, black, and red, respectively.
These Origins emitted heart-pounding energy fluctuations; merely approaching them allowed one to feel the immense power they contained.
"This is...?"
Confusion appeared in Fang Yang's eyes.
"The Creation Origin contains the cultivation experience and insights of its Original Master's entire life."
The Tool Spirit's voice was calm and steady, "If another person refines it, they can indeed comprehend the Creation Law and ascend to heaven in a single step."
"But similarly, he will also fully experience the Creation God's entire life."
"Those with weak wills might henceforth be unable to distinguish who they truly are."
"Are they themselves, or the Creation God?"
Fang Yang felt a chill in his heart: "Isn't this a form of alternative Possession?"
"That is correct."
The Tool Spirit's voice rang out, "Although the Creation God of this Universe is not considered peak strength, his insights are already sufficient for you."
"Alright, I understand."
Fang Yang nodded.
"Refine!"
At the Tool Spirit's command, the entire Fire Square immediately began to shake.
"Use the Emperor Flame as the guide, and the Sky Refining as the formation."
A dazzling, multicolored flame shot up from the center of the square —it was none other than the Emperor Flame that had devoured twenty-one types of strange fire.
The flame churned in the air, emitting terrifying might that made the heavens and earth change color.
"This is... the Emperor Flame!"
Fang Yang watched this scene dumbfounded.
Although it wasn't the first time he had seen the Emperor Flame, every time he witnessed it, he was still shocked by the strongest flame.
The Emperor Flame instantly surged, completely enveloping the golden Creation Origin and the three Life Seeds.
Under the extreme high temperature, these Origins first melted into a liquid state, where the four colors —gold, black, white, and red —intertwined.
They flowed slowly like water, then completely vaporized, scattering into ashes across the sky.
Every particle of dust was as tiny as a mustard seed, twinkling faintly under the tempering of the Emperor Flame, seemingly containing the ultimate truth of the heavens and earth.
"I never thought someone would actually discover Me..."
Just then, a majestic voice suddenly rang out.
A golden figure slowly condensed and took shape within the flame.
His figure was not tall, yet it made the entire Fire Square seem minuscule.
His golden long hair cascaded down like a galaxy, and his eyes reflected scenes of the Universe's birth and destruction.
Merely standing there made people instinctively want to bow down and worship.
"Creation God, you...!"
Seeing this, Fang Yang couldn't help but curse aloud.
Sure enough, just as the Tool Spirit predicted, the Creation Origin contained a hidden move left by the Creation God.
Although this Phantom was less than one ten-thousandth of the Main Body's power, the pressure it emitted was still suffocating.
"A mere wisp of Lingering Thought dares to be presumptuous? Stay here!"
The Tool Spirit's cold voice sounded, and the Emperor Flame instantly erupted with terrifying power.
The runes of the Ancient Sky Refining Formation circulated wildly, transforming into Flame Chains that bound the figure, refining this Immortal Will.
Time passed slowly. Under the continuous tempering of the Emperor Flame, the Creation God Phantom gradually dissipated, transforming back into a wisp of ethereal thought.
This wisp of thought tumbled and condensed within the flames, finally transforming into a glittering golden Medicinal Pill.
Arcane patterns flowed across the surface of the Medicinal Pill, faintly showing scenes of stars being born and dying; the power contained within made one's heart tremble.
"Swallow it and comprehend Creation Reincarnation." The Tool Spirit's voice carried undeniable majesty.
"Understood!"
Fang Yang did not hesitate. He reached out, took the Golden Core, and swallowed it in one gulp.
The Medicinal Pill melted instantly upon entering his mouth, transforming into a warm current that rushed into his Dantian, then swept through his entire body like a volcanic eruption.
Vast energy surged through his Meridians, seemingly about to burst his body apart.
Fang Yang felt a deafening roar in his mind, and countless images surged toward him like a tide.
These were the memories and insights of the Creation God's entire life.
His consciousness was pulled into one Reincarnation cycle after another, witnessing the birth and destruction of the Universe and experiencing the beginning and end of life.
Sometimes he transformed into the Creation God, opening up the Universe within the Void Realm, causing stars to shift with a wave of his hand.
Sometimes he transformed into a Mortal, tempering his Dao Heart in the Mortal World, experiencing all the joys and sorrows of the World.
Sometimes he transformed into a Deity, wielding the Laws of heaven and earth and looking down upon the Reincarnation of all living beings... Through the endless years of Reincarnation, Fang Yang's will underwent an unprecedented trial.
He had to guard his Original Heart and find his true self within the ocean of memories.
This was a dangerous process; a moment of carelessness would lead him to become lost in the Creation God's memories, forever forgetting who he was.
However, Fang Yang's Dao Heart was as firm as iron. Regardless of the impact of the memory torrent, he firmly guarded the clarity of his Spiritual Platform.
Gradually, he began to draw nourishment from these memories, comprehending the mysteries of the Creation Law.
Fang Yang saw the weaving of rules, the gestation of life, and the operating principles of the World.
Unconsciously, his aura began to transform, as if resonating with the entire Universe... Faint golden light started flowing around his body —the Creation Law was resonating with him... in a certain unspeakable, invisible, and unknowable dimension.
"demon from beyond the heavens, how dare you steal My Creation Authority."
A golden figure slowly opened His eyes, which reflected the birth and destruction of countless Worlds. "It is only a pity that I lack a True Body and cannot fully descend upon the Mortal World, otherwise..."
His voice carried suppressed fury, and the Laws flowing around His body became chaotic.
A moment later, that supreme golden figure slowly stood up.
"Since that is the case... then let this Universe enter the Final Chapter ahead of time."
He raised His hand and lightly tapped, sending an invisible ripple spreading toward the endless Void Realm.
Wherever the ripple passed, stars dimmed and Laws twisted, seemingly foreshadowing the arrival of something ominous.
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