Zhao Li hadn't expected that after witnessing the scene from the book that seemed both real and not, and fulfilling the obsession in his heart, he would actually have a realization and make further progress.
At his Realm, any step forward could take a hundred years, so he naturally wouldn't miss this Opportunity.
Thus, he became the target of the World Origin's covetousness. The Opportunity turned into a crisis that lasted for four months!
Zhao Li sought life in death, transforming himself into a Core Transformation. He truly managed to carve out a Route to survival.
Unfortunately, the World Origin couldn't do anything to Zhao Li, but although Zhao Li could counterattack, he couldn't break through it. He was still wrapped in an invisible net.
Zhao Li didn't get discouraged. He continued to carefully sense his changes. That feeling of being full of strength, yet no longer relying on his Dantian and Qi Sea as before, was too captivating!
Just then, a torrent encompassing all things in the world rushed towards Zhao Li once again, instantly sweeping him into it. Then, Zhao Li felt as if he was being processed in a Smelting Furnace.
His expression also subtly changed subconsciously. With the previous experience of almost being refined by the Origin of Heaven and Earth and becoming its nourishment, he was now subconsciously wary of this power of the Origin of Heaven and Earth.
However, just as he subconsciously mobilized the energy within his body, which was almost identical in nature to the torrent, preparing to suppress it, he found that although the torrent was releasing terrifying Energy Fluctuations with all its might, it didn't cause the imagined destruction and intense pain to him. Instead, it filled his entire body with a warm sensation.
He couldn't help but shake his head and smile. After being passively beaten for so long, he had forgotten that he was already strong enough to be on equal footing with it!
But since the Origin of Heaven and Earth's refinement no longer had much effect on him, then... it was time to collect the debt.
Zhao Li slowly raised his head, gazing at the Ball of Light that seemed to contain all things in the world. A subtle curve appeared at the corner of his mouth, revealing a hint of a smile, which then rapidly widened...
Although the Origin of Heaven and Earth was very powerful and vast, with almost infinite energy, it only had the most basic Will and acted purely on instinct!
Even though Zhao Li had transitioned from prey to hunter, it remained completely unaware. In fact, because of the increasingly mature 'Dao Fruit' after Zhao Li's breakthrough, its desire to Devour and refine Zhao Li became even stronger!
Thus, after one unsuccessful attempt at refinement, it launched a second attack without hesitation. Torrents of energy rushed towards Zhao Li one after another. If it were anyone else, they would probably be dispersed by the energy torrent containing the Heaven and Earth Principles and reintegrated into the Origin in no time!
But feeling the Origin power that was even more concentrated than before, Zhao Li lazily stretched his body, looked up at the bright yellow Ball of Light, and said disdainfully:
"What? You've been refining me for so long, and you're still not satisfied?"
Before Zhao Li's words finished, the Ball of Light seemed to be provoked. The bright yellow radiance suddenly intensified.
Of course, this was just Zhao Li's feeling. It had no Spirituality and naturally wouldn't get angry because it sensed Zhao Li's mockery. It simply received the feedback that this level of energy was useless against Zhao Li, so it increased the output.
As the Ball of Light grew stronger, a circle of light resembling jade suddenly appeared within the bright yellow Ball of Light surrounding Zhao Li. The jade light flowed slowly, as if it had Spirituality. Not long after the jade light appeared, Zhao Li felt as if he had been thrown into a burning Smelting Furnace, with giant hammers pounding him.
Furthermore, Zhao Li felt a pulling sensation on the Origin power within his body, just like that Golden Core from before!
Clearly, the Origin power's refinement of Zhao Li wasn't just about destroying his Physical Body; it was also about taking back the Origin he had condensed!
"Still these tricks..."
Looking at the energy torrent surrounding him, which glowed with an alluring radiance, Zhao Li smiled and shook his head, saying unhurriedly:
"In the words of that Little Guy, Thirty Years East of the River, Thirty Years West of the River. Since you haven't made any progress, it's my turn!"
Saying that, Zhao Li flicked his finger. A Dou Qi Ribbon, though not as vast as the energy torrent around him, was not inferior in essence, and even more condensed, shot towards the energy wrapping him!
*Rumble!*
The two collided, producing a huge roar. Under the vast energy, The Void shattered!
In the eyes of those outside, they could see streaks of silver-white light flashing through the shattered Void from time to time. Combined with the huge roar, it truly sounded like Thunder exploding.
After one strike, although Zhao Li's Dou Qi Ribbon was more condensed and penetrated countless energy torrents, the Origin of Heaven and Earth seemed boundless. With wave after wave, it eventually dissolved Zhao Li's energy!
But Zhao Li didn't get discouraged. He didn't stop attacking. With a wave of his hand, several more streams of energy shot out, and the rumbling continued!
"Since you want it, then take it!"
After a long stalemate where neither could do anything to the other, just like before, Zhao Li suddenly released his Leak-Free Body. The shattered and blurred Golden Core in his Dantian and Qi Sea moved outwards!
When the Origin of Heaven and Earth saw what it desired, it was like a program encountering something with a higher priority than Zhao Li. It directly abandoned Zhao Li and fully enveloped the Golden Core, which was no longer a complete core!
Seeing this, the corner of Zhao Li's mouth curved upwards. One Method Connects, Ten Thousand Methods Illuminate!
When he underwent Core Transformation, the concepts that were virtualized were not just the Golden Core, but also the Qi Sea, and even an entire Inner Universe!
Having cultivated to this point, his Soul Power had already surpassed the ordinary Emperor Realm Soul. Because of this extraordinary Soul, he was no longer satisfied with 'Seeing Gods'. He wanted to achieve Deity Creation!
As early as when he achieved Break and Rebuild and reached the Dou Venerate Realm, Zhao Li knew that the so-called 'Seeing Gods' was just a conceptual thing, or a vague pursuit. Because in a world without Heaven and Earth Energy, no matter how strong one was, they were merely capable of fighting a hundred people!
Because human development, when it reached the point of influencing the external world from within, was the limit. The strength or weakness after that was merely a difference in the degree of influence!
And 'Seeing Gods' was a pursuit. To abandon the Physical Body and seek the strength of spirit and Will, ultimately becoming the master of a Dao! Although it was vague, it was a tangible spiritual Realm!
Zhao Li still admired those who could cultivate to this Realm even in the mortal world. Although they were not as strong as him, their spiritual Cultivation Realm far surpassed his former self.
Now, however, he didn't care about these things. To him, One Method Connects, Ten Thousand Methods Illuminate. There was no longer any method of Essence, Qi, and Spirit. Ultimately, all paths led to the same destination!
"Since Heaven Opening is not possible, then let's start with Earth Opening."
Watching the shattered Golden Core being enveloped by the Origin, a fervent light flashed in Zhao Li's eyes, and his face showed obvious desire and fanaticism.
Although that Golden Core was no longer of much use to him, it was the result of over a hundred years of his Cultivation. Of course, he wouldn't discard it casually. He just wanted to put his deductions into action!
He wanted to completely evolve that World Embryo into a world!
The world he referred to as evolving was a new world, not a Pocket World created by Dou Sheng methods on the Continent.
A Pocket World created by Dou Sheng methods was fundamentally just finding a Space node on the Continent and opening up a new Space. But the Origin was still that of the entire Dou Qi Continent, a Pocket World managed by people!
And evolution was starting from the root, an independent existence!
-----------
Machine Translation by: beta.randomtranslator.com
Read 1400+ original & fanfic translations and Translate for Free at: www.randomtranslator.com