Chapter 434: Chapter 272: Primordial Jianmu

In that instant, Lin Changheng’s Rongsheng Divine Abilities True Intent was stirred, beginning to whirl violently.

At the same time, the Primordial Cauldron in his sea of consciousness—which usually remained as still as a mountain, reacting only to his Essence Blood—actually began to pulse with radiant light, showing a violent reaction.

Then, Lin Changheng’s Heart and Spirit fell into a trance. He felt as if he were seeing a colossal tree that reached the heavens. Its girth was tens of thousands of miles wide, its height immeasurable, piercing through the vast human world, the Realm of the Spirit, and even the Misty Realm!

The colossal tree’s branches and leaves unfurled. Each leaf held aloft the phantom of a world, while its roots delved into the endless netherworld, drawing upon Chaos Qi. ree

Wind and lightning sparked and died among its branches, while the sun and moon orbited its canopy. A supreme intent—one of supporting the heavens and earth, of creating all things—deeply shook his Divine Soul!

The vision lasted but a moment before shattering, but the vast, ancient, and majestic intent was deeply seared into Lin Changheng’s sea of consciousness.

"This is..."

A storm raged in Lin Changheng’s heart as he instantly understood the earth-shattering origin of this seemingly unremarkable piece of shattered wood!

’Jianmu! Could this be a fragment of the Primordial Jianmu?!’

’No wonder it was so difficult to refine and contained such a terrifying power!’

A profound and inscrutable feeling—one that could not be clearly seen, grasped, or explained—flooded Lin Changheng’s mind.

After a moment of contemplation, he grasped a piece of information—what could only be described as a mystical, ethereal legend from primordial times.

In other words—

In primordial times, Human Immortals were not separate, and Heaven and Earth were connected.

There was a bridge that connected the Ten Thousand Realms and supported the cosmos, and its name was—the Primordial Jianmu!

Back then, living beings could travel between the Three Realms via the Jianmu to comprehend the Great Dao. It was an incredibly glorious golden age where all races prospered together, and everyone had a chance at Ascension.

However, for some unknown reason, a cataclysm that swept across all heavens erupted at the end of the primordial era. Legend tells of a clash between Supreme beings that shattered the order of Heaven and Earth. During that cataclysm, the Primordial Jianmu, which supported the universe, was snapped, shattered, and ground to dust!

With the Jianmu broken, Heaven and Earth fell into disarray, and the myriad Daos wailed in sorrow.

From then on, the path to the heavens was severed, and immortals and mortals were separated for eternity. This ushered in the "Age of Disorder," an era of broken laws and waning Spiritual Qi.

The shattered remains of the Jianmu were scattered to the corners of the heavens and the Ten Thousand Realms.

Some were utterly annihilated and ceased to exist.

Some lost their divinity, becoming common wood that faded away with the passage of time.

Others were seized by Great Power Cultivators who sought to claim them for themselves.

And a rare few retained a faint trace of their Origin Dao Rhyme, lying dormant in forgotten places, awaiting the chance to see the light of day once more.

...

’Retained a faint trace of their Origin Dao Rhyme... awaiting the chance to see the light of day once more...’

Lin Changheng, lost in thought, grasped the key point.

’The rest is too distant. No need to dwell on it.’

He then looked at the Profound Cyan Shattered Wood in his hand and murmured to himself, "Could it be... you are one of those dormant pieces of Jianmu?"

’Clearly, if not for my own unique circumstances, I would never have been able to discover the truth behind this.’

’I would have been just like that previous Late Stage Foundation Establishment Tribulation Cultivator—sensing that this strip of wood was unusual, but powerless to investigate further, leaving it to collect dust in a Storage Bag.’

’Although most of its Origin Dao Rhyme from the Primordial Jianmu has been worn away, with only a trace remaining, its essence as a Divine Wood is still intact. It’s still a supreme material for Artifact Refining, far surpassing the so-called Seven Divine Woods. It can be used as the primary material for a Magical Treasure Embryo or even a Lifebound Treasure.’

Although Lin Changheng felt it was a pity, he quickly accepted the reality of the situation.

’If most of this Primordial Jianmu’s Origin Dao Rhyme were still present, it would surely shine as brilliantly as the sun. A Great Power would have detected and collected it long ago. How could it have possibly fallen into my hands?’

...

Lin Changheng quickly calmed his fiercely shaken Heart and Spirit, his expression returning to normal.

He began to carefully recall the "Method of Refining Treasure Embryo," which he had acquired from Zhang Shouyi in exchange for Masterpiece Foundation Establishment Pills and some Iron.

He had already studied it while multitasking before, gaining a basic grasp and some initial insights.

Now, he prepared to delve into it more deeply, getting ready for the refining process to come.

In reality, the method for refining a Magical Treasure Embryo could not be considered equivalent to the broader skills of the Artifact Refining Dao.

Although the former fell under the purview of the latter, a simplified, fast-track refining process had been developed over the long course of history.

Furthermore, since it was only an "Embryo," the difficulty was greatly reduced, allowing even non-specialist Artifact Refiners to perform the refining.

After all, the fees charged by High Tier Artifact Refiners were steep, and the Spiritual Materials involved were too precious to entrust to others. This demand ultimately drove the development of simplified Refining Techniques.

Worst-case scenario, even if mistakes were made, Spiritual Materials are difficult to destroy—unlike medicinal herbs—so there was a sufficient margin for trial and error.

Therefore, for crucial items ranging from Magical Treasure Embryos to Lifebound Treasures, many Loose Cultivators and other financially-strapped cultivators chose to refine them personally. The only downsides were that the various costs were higher and the initial quality was slightly inferior. However, this could be compensated for later, though it would require a longer period of nourishment.

However, Sect Disciples, and even Core Formation Masters, would often hire a trusted, professional Artifact Refiner. This ensured that the quality, foundation, and initial power of the artifact were much higher.

These were two different paths, and the choice between them depended on one’s personal circumstances and preferences, including privacy concerns.

As a naturally cautious Loose Cultivator, Lin Changheng was, of course, more inclined toward the first path.

And with Xiaobai’s Nourishing Spirit Talent, Lin Changheng had more than enough time for passive nourishment, meaning the Embryo’s quality could quickly catch up.

’Everything is ready. All I’m missing are the auxiliary Spiritual Materials.’

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