The robot looked harmless enough, yet the fact that it could provide such vast amounts of Emotional Value meant its strength was anything but simple. Even Di Xiao, Lin Xiao, Ji Wusi… likely none of them were its match.
Yun Jin even wondered—could its hands suddenly transform into laser cannons, blasting her into ash in an instant?
"Trial-taker, do not speak nonsense." The robot's metal face flushed faintly red. It shook its head violently until its features recovered their cold metallic sheen.
"How is it nonsense? Everything I said is true." Yun Jin's voice carried utter sincerity. "I have never seen a being as perfect as you."
A smile appeared uncontrollably on the robot's face. Brimming with pride, it declared, "I was forged by my master over the span of ten thousand years. I am a Cosmic-grade Automaton. Naturally, I am perfect."
Master?
Cosmic-grade Automaton?
Yun Jin's eyes flickered slightly. Testing the waters, she asked, "A being like you… and yet there exists someone who could be your master?"
At the mention of its master, the robot's mood dimmed.
"My master has already fallen," it said softly.
Yun Jin fell silent for a moment before offering quietly, "My condolences."
But the robot quickly regained its vigor. "My master was the Primary Controller of the Primordial Reincarnation. Even if he's fallen, maybe he left something behind. One day, he might return to his rightful place."
Primordial Reincarnation.
That was a primary-level Primordial Force.
The Primary Controller of Primordial Reincarnation!
Though there might be Intermediate Controllers and High Controllers above, even being an Initial Controller of a First-Grade Law was already a terrifying existence.
Seeing Yun Jin's look of shock, the robot felt satisfied. "From your expression, it seems you already know something of the Primordials?"
"I know only a little," Yun Jin replied humbly.
"There are countless Primordials in existence," the automaton explained. "For example, I can tell you've already mastered Primordial Flame and Primordial Wood. In this world, that's quite an accomplishment.
But you're still only a Primary Controller on both paths. For instance, your current control over fire element can probably extend a hundred miles at best.
But there are Controllers who can manipulate the fire elements of an entire world. That's the difference between you and them. You'll need a lot more experience before you can reach that level.
Also, among Primordial Controllers, there are ranks. You might be strong in this small world, but if you ever meet an Intermediate, Advanced, or even an Origin Controller, your Primordials will be suppressed by theirs, and your strength will drop sharply."
The robot gave this simple explanation.
Yun Jin nodded. "Thank you, Senior, for your teaching."
The robot's gaze shifted, and it muttered under its breath, "Strange… why isn't this woman acting insane now?"
The Yun Jin before it was entirely different from the wild figure in the trial space.
Yun Jin arched her brow slightly. When had she ever gone insane?
Forget it. Best not to argue with her Number One Benefactor.
She blinked, then asked, "Senior, if your master was the Primary Controller of Primordial Reincarnation, why's this trial space related to Yin and Yang Laws instead?"
The robot hesitated. Then it said, "Originally, this was a secret only revealed to the final victor of the trial."
"But," it looked at Yun Jin, "I believe you have the potential to pass the ultimate test."
Yun Jin was slightly surprised. "Then I thank Senior for the trust. Honestly, I rather believe in myself too."
The robot: "…"
It suppressed its emotions before continuing, "They will need a long time before they complete the trial. I can give you a simple glimpse of the truth."
It fell into thought before explaining:
"This world originally held only five primary-level Primordials. Each has already been claimed by an Origin Master. Oh, an Origin Master is the first person to comprehend and seize a Primordial. The stronger the Primordial, the more formidable the Origin Master. All who cultivate that Primordial are bound beneath their rule.
Primordial Time and Primordial Space can't be touched. The five Origin Controllers of the other Primordials are the five strongest beings of the God Realm."
Yun Jin's brow twitched.
The God Realm.
As expected, it all tied back to the God Realm.
She was but a cultivator in the Tribulation stage, yet every step seemed to push her into collisions with Immortal Emperors of the Immortal Realm, or Controllers of the God Realm. Truly vexing.
The robot paused, allowing her time to digest.
But when Yun Jin appeared unshaken, he continued: "My master was the Primary Controller of Primordial Reincarnation, a formidable existence in his own right. But he was still suppressed by those at higher tiers. So he began searching for a way to break through.
He traveled across three thousand worlds, studying countless Primordials, hoping to find an opportunity for advancement."
The robot glanced at Yun Jin, then said solemnly, "One day, my master truly found that opportunity."
Yun Jin's heart quivered slightly.
She already knew what that chance must be.
The robot pressed on, "In a small world, my master discovered a newborn Primordial. It was still young, but its potential was infinite. After careful verification, my master confirmed that this newborn Primordial was indeed a primary-level one."
Yun Jin had already guessed, yet she still put on the perfect expression of shock.
"A newborn primary-level Primordial?" Yun Jin asked. "If that senior became its Origin Master, would he not become the sixth supreme of the God Realm?"
The robot's mood dimmed once more. "That's what my master thought too. But the Yin-Yang Primordial couldn't be controlled yet. Before it's mastered, it wanders across countless small worlds at random. My master followed it, trying to gain control.
He immersed himself in its truths, scattering fragments of his comprehension across worlds."
Yun Jin froze. "Why would he do that? Was he not afraid of someone surpassing him, seizing the Origin Master's seat first?"
"The more people who understand the Laws of Yin and Yang, the faster the Yin-Yang Primordial grows," the automaton explained. "If my master were the only one studying it, it could never take shape, let alone be mastered.
He needed others to study it too. Only the collective wisdom of countless beings could let a primary-level Primordial fully form. As for someone stealing the Origin Controller's position—my master was confident he wouldn't lose. The only reason he remained a Primary Controller of Reincarnation was because all the higher seats were already filled. Unless one of them fell, he couldn't advance.
With a newborn Primordial, no hierarchy existed yet. My master believed he wouldn't lose to anyone."
Whenever the robot spoke of its master, pride always shone in its tone.
Yun Jin asked softly, "And afterward? What happened then?"
===
Here, I decide to use God Realm rather than Divine Realm for 神界 (Shénjiè) translation. I think I will also use this in my other translation too.