By the age of five, Lin Shen had developed a subtle awareness of spiritual energy. While other children ran and played, he would sit quietly, tracing invisible patterns of energy in the wind, soil, and sunlight. His World Tree had grown taller inside his spiritual sea, its roots coiling deeper through his meridians.
Using his Sun–Moon Physique, he began experimenting with energy circulation. Sun energy flowed like molten gold along his veins, while Moon energy balanced it with calm silver light.
Small sparks of flame appeared in his hands, dancing in response to his thoughts. He could control them subtly, balancing destructive energy with the World Tree's stabilizing roots.
Even at this age, Lin Shen began to notice patterns in events around him—the rise of local clans, disturbances in spiritual energy, and distant conflicts. Unconsciously, he began tracking these patterns, understanding fragments of the original Battle Through the Heavens plot. He did not act, but stored the knowledge, calculating the perfect timing for future intervention.