Chapter 3: Entering the Honghuang World for the First Time
After seeing the task content, Chang Kun came to a sudden realization; so that was it.
However, he hadn't expected this.
He hadn't expected that a tiny mistake could lead to such severe consequences, potentially even destroying the Honghuang World. Creating a world really was something that couldn't be done carelessly.
Regarding whether to execute the task, Chang Kun naturally chose to do it personally.
Because the Heavenly Dao completing the saint positions had hidden dangers. If he personally selected suitable Innate Beings, these risks would be minimized. Furthermore, he could receive the Power of Creation as a reward upon completion.
The Power of Creation could be used to create all things; naturally, one could never have too much of it!
*Ding!*
System Notification: Sir, it is confirmed that you will personally descend to the Lower Realm to execute the task of completing the saint positions. Upon completion, you will be rewarded with 30 points of the Power of Creation.
Hearing the System prompt, Chang Kun asked in confusion, "System, after I descend to the Lower Realm, in what form will I exist?"
"Please rest assured, Sir. Although you possess no power of your own, you are, after all, the Master who created the Honghuang World. Therefore, within the Honghuang World, you will be an immortal and indestructible existence. Furthermore, as you control the Heavenly Dao, you can utilize any law or Dao within the Honghuang World through the Heavenly Dao," the System responded mechanically.
"Oh, so that's how it works!"
Chang Kun was surprised. According to the System, he would be completely invincible within the Honghuang World.
This was great; not having to worry about his safety saved a lot of trouble.
"Alright, System, send me down to the Lower Realm," Chang Kun said.
*Ding!*
System Notification: The entrance to the Lower Realm is opening. Please wait a moment, Sir!
A few seconds after the notification, a golden divine gate appeared in the Void space, leading to the Honghuang World.
Without hesitation, Chang Kun stepped through the divine gate.
In the next moment, his vision blurred. When he could see his surroundings clearly again, he found himself in a vast forest.
Looking up through the lush foliage, he saw a bright blue sky.
A great sun hung high in the sky, radiating scorching heat and releasing a blinding light that illuminated the entire Honghuang World.
Chang Kun leaped up and issued a command in his mind.
Sensing his will, the Heavenly Dao sent a gentle breeze that carried Chang Kun slowly into the sky, allowing him to look down.
Across the Honghuang land, vast stretches of primeval forests covered the ground, mountains rose and fell, and a sea of clouds rolled endlessly. Great rivers surged eastward, trees provided shade, and the air was filled with the fragrance of flowers and the singing of birds—a scene full of vitality.
Within the forests, Yao Beasts occasionally appeared, roaming freely, while fierce birds spread their wings and soared across the horizon!
This was the Honghuang World!
At this moment, Chang Kun felt a great sense of accomplishment, and it even felt somewhat surreal.
The entire world, and everything in it, had been created by his own hands. Before obtaining the Creation System, this would have been unimaginable.
It was too dreamlike, yet it had happened with absolute reality!
"Beyond Chaos in the Void Realm, I commanded Pangu to split heaven and earth. Who is the master of the Honghuang creation? Only I, the Void, rule over heaven and man."
Chang Kun couldn't help but feel a surge of heroic spirit and began to chant.
"Hmph, what arrogant words!" Suddenly, a cold snort drifted down from above Chang Kun's head.
"Who!?" Chang Kun frowned. Having his moment of posturing interrupted was a very unpleasant feeling.
A massive shadow fell, blotting out the sun and sky, carrying a ferocious might that shook the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths. With a spread of its wings, a violent gale suddenly erupted, sweeping through the world.
A terrifying power surged; the sea of clouds dissipated, and mountains and rivers crumbled.
Stretches of trees were uprooted by the gale, accompanied by flying rocks and debris. The scene was extremely horrifying.
The newcomer's strength was terrifying!
At the same time, the Heavenly Dao provided protection. Chang Kun's body erupted with endless golden light; he remained motionless in the face of danger, untouched by the howling wind and dust.
"Eh? Interesting. You clearly have no cultivation at all, yet you can withstand the gale from my wings!?"
The voice came again, this time with a hint of confusion.
Chang Kun looked up in annoyance. He wanted to see exactly who was so blind as to show such disrespect to the Creator!
Looking closely, he saw that the newcomer's body was incredibly massive, completely obscuring the sky as if it had no end.
However, within his mind, the Heavenly Dao proactively transmitted a piece of information!
In the Northern Darkness, there is a fish called Kun. The Kun is so large that its size is unknown for thousands of miles. It transforms into a bird called Peng. The Peng's back is so large that its size is unknown for thousands of miles. When it takes flight in anger, its wings are like clouds hanging from the sky.
Kunpeng!
He hadn't expected to encounter such a significant figure just after entering the Honghuang World!
This was the renowned Demon Master Kunpeng, known for having the greatest speed in the world. It was said that when he spread his wings, even a Saint could not catch his shadow.
But of all the people to provoke, he just had to provoke Chang Kun, the Creator. Wasn't that just looking for trouble!?
"Hmph!"
Chang Kun snorted coldly. Pointing his fingers like a sword, he gestured at Kunpeng's massive body: "Shrink!"
*Boom!*
In an instant, the Heavenly Dao descended with boundless Divine Power.
Kunpeng felt an immense pressure weigh down on him. Then, under the influence of a mysterious power, his body—large enough to cover heaven and earth—rapidly shrank, becoming smaller and smaller.
"How can this be? What did you do to me?" Kunpeng was horrified.
Unfortunately, no matter how he struggled, he couldn't break free from the restraint. He could only watch helplessly as his body shrank to the size of an office desk.
Chang Kun withdrew his finger and said indifferently, "I happen to be heading to Zixiao Palace and lack a means of transport. Since you've come, you shall be my mount."
This was the price for being arrogant in front of Chang Kun!
Never mind the Demon Master Kunpeng; even if Hongjun himself came here and dared to be arrogant, he would have to pay a price.
"If you have the guts, let me go! I want to fight you for three hundred rounds!" Kunpeng refused to submit, glaring at him.
"Kunpeng, are you stupid? Since I can easily subdue you, I can naturally kill you just as easily. So, you'd better behave, lest you suffer physical pain," Chang Kun sneered.
Chang Kun strolled through the air. With a slight sway of his body, his modern clothes were instantly replaced by a simple and plain green Daoist robe.
Then, he stepped onto Kunpeng's back, sat cross-legged, and closed his eyes to rest his spirit.
"Take me to Zixiao Palace obediently. Perhaps, in consideration of your service as my transport, I might grant you a great Opportunity."
The light words fell, entering Kunpeng's ears with a seemingly irresistible power. Kunpeng's heart couldn't help but tremble, and he could only obediently spread his wings and fly toward Zixiao Palace.
The three-thousand-year limit had been reached; the gates of Zixiao Palace were wide open, and countless Innate Beings were rushing there.
The Three Pure Ones, the sisters Nuwa and Fuxi, the Twelve Ancestral Witches midgets, the eight-legged octopus Old Ancestor Minghe, the turtle-bastards Zhunti and Jieyin, the Three-legged Crows Donghuang Taiyi and Dijun, as well as Hongyun, Zhenyuanzi, and many other Innate Beings had already arrived