At this moment, in a certain part of the chaotic void—
A Daoist figure appeared, none other than Zhen Yuanzi himself.
"Finally, I've found the World Origin Stone."
Zhen Yuanzi smiled slightly. In his hand was a white stone, roughly the size of a fist, emanating waves of chaotic origin—profound and mysterious.
This so-called World Origin Stone was a strange and ancient ore birthed from the Chaos Universe, containing immense origin energy.
Some gods referred to it as the Beginning of the World, the Source of All Things.
If saturated with enough energy, the stone could evolve into an entire world.
But such stones were exceedingly rare. Even in the auctions of Chaos City, they had only appeared a handful of times.
Of course, the greater reason was this: even if a cultivator did obtain such a treasure, they would never foolishly put it up for auction. This was something that transcended monetary value.
After countless years of searching, Zhen Yuanzi had finally discovered a top-tier World Origin Stone in the chaotic void—one that shimmered with infinite potential.
"With this World Origin Stone, I can open up a world of my own."
His hands clenched with excitement.
Ordinarily, opening a world was nearly impossible for someone at the peak of the Quasi-Saint Realm. Only true Saints could open even a small world.
But with this stone, everything changed. He could forge a world that belonged solely to him—and merge it with his very being.
"Ginseng Fruit Tree, enter. This shall be our world. I shall mold this world into a unique realm and name it the Earth Immortals Realm."
"A realm where countless immortals can dwell without constraint."
With a wave of his hand, Zhen Yuanzi summoned the Ginseng Fruit Tree from within his body.
This tree, too, was a Spiritual Root of Heaven and Earth—an Innate being born of the Prehistoric World, and it had likely existed alongside Zhen Yuanzi since its birth.
Their cultivation bases had always been in harmony.
"Yes, Master," the Ginseng Fruit Tree responded. Its figure shimmered and instantly merged with the World Origin Stone. Its roots burrowed deep into the stone, taking hold of its essence.
RUMBLE—
A thunderous change erupted within the World Origin Stone. Its internal space began to evolve rapidly, transforming into a true world.
The laws of Time, Space, Life and Death, World Essence, Five Elements, and more coalesced. It was as if the world had been opened from nothing.
Turbid energy sank and formed the earth.
Clear air rose and formed the heavens.
The Ginseng Fruit Tree transformed into the World Tree. Its roots embedded into the land, merging with the terrain, while its branches stretched outward to support the heavens.
However, since this was merely the creation of a Small Thousand World, the pressure between heaven and earth was far less terrifying than when Pangu had opened the heavens.
Thus, even a peak Quasi-Saint like Zhen Yuanzi could withstand the force of world-creation.
"It's done! My Dao is complete!"
At that instant, Zhen Yuanzi was overcome with joy. He felt the World Origin Stone merge into the depths of his Sea of Consciousness, its laws becoming one with his own.
RUMBLE—
His cultivation base surged as if a door had been kicked open. He broke through the bottleneck of Quasi-Saint Perfection and ascended directly into the Saint Realm.
While he had not yet grasped as many Dao Laws as the Sanqing, he had mastered 24 Dao Laws. His foundation was extremely solid, and his magic power soared to unimaginable heights.
"In this Earth Immortals Realm, all life must follow my laws the moment they enter!"
Zhen Yuanzi laughed, filled with boundless excitement.
Truth be told, he could have simply seized an existing Small Thousand World or even a Middle Thousand World. As an Indistinguishable Dao cultivator, he could forcibly claim these worlds to boost his cultivation.
But such worlds lacked potential. If lost, all progress would be undone. A world built by one's own hands—tailored to one's essence—was far more suitable and stable.
Yet without the World Origin Stone, creating a world at the Quasi-Saint level was impossible.
That's why Zhen Yuanzi had focused his efforts on acquiring this rare treasure—this universe-grade object—and now, it was finally his.
With the stone's power, even as a Quasi-Saint, he had opened a world that would continue to evolve with him.
Though it was only a Small Thousand World now, as Zhen Yuanzi advanced, it would inevitably grow into a Middle Thousand World, and one day—perhaps even a Great Thousand World.
"Now, the next step: invite countless Earth Immortals into my world, accelerating its evolution."
Zhen Yuanzi stroked his chin thoughtfully.
To evolve a world, a multitude of lives was needed. The more abundant and powerful the beings, the faster the evolution.
He had to recruit large numbers of Earth Immortals to enter his Earth Immortals Realm.
But he wasn't concerned—after all, he had the Ginseng Fruit Tree and other Innate plants, and had cultivated many spiritual fruits, elixirs, and rare herbs.
With such abundant resources, who wouldn't be tempted?
Although there were countless sects and races scattered throughout the heavens, Rogue Cultivators were by far the most numerous.
These cultivators often had mediocre talent and average cultivation. They were overlooked by most powers and found it hard to join established sects, leaving them no choice but to walk the path of the lone cultivator.
Of course, some Rogue Cultivators were incredibly gifted, but they refused to be shackled by rules and hierarchies, choosing freedom instead.
And the Earth Immortals Realm was born to welcome them.
In truth, it was less the Realm of Earth Immortals and more the World of Rogue Cultivators—a haven for Scattered Immortals.
In time, this realm would become the greatest sanctuary for cultivators with no affiliations.
Indeed, the heavens had overlooked the needs of such a massive group.
But Zhen Yuanzi was different. Like his close friend Hongyun, he was gentle in nature and sociable, forming friendships across all powers without offense.
And so, he sought to build a world that embraced all Rogue Cultivators—a world where they could thrive together under one alliance.
To protect those with no background, no support, and yet, the heart of a true cultivator.
"I am the Lord of Earth Immortals. All who enter my Earth Immortals Realm shall be under my protection!"
With that declaration, Zhen Yuanzi released a Chaotic Dao Sound. It echoed across the heavens and myriad realms, resonating deep within the seas of consciousness of countless Rogue Cultivators—
—announcing the birth of the Earth Immortals Realm!