Spiritual Realm

Inside Gu Tian's laboratory, a heavy atmosphere loomed over the room. The rhythmic hum of machinery filled the silence, but in just a moment, Gu Tian dispelled the tension with a faint smile. "Thank you for your hard work, Mr. Feng."

His tone was polite, yet it carried a subtle undertone. Feng Zhiwen, who stood before Gu Tian, met his gaze with cold, emotionless eyes. As the public face of Gu Tian's operations, Feng Zhiwen was responsible for managing the entire Star Chamber of Commerce, ensuring its vast network ran smoothly. However, his reason for working under Gu Tian was not business-related benefits but something far more personal. He sought Gu Tian's help to cure his wife, who had been under a mysterious curse and had remained in a deep slumber for years.

As for the young girl standing beside Feng Zhiwen, Gu Tian could easily guess who she was. Feng Siyu, Feng Zhiwen's daughter. This was their first time meeting, as Feng Zhiwen had always been fiercely protective of his daughter, refusing to let her come in contact with Gu Tian. But this time was different. Gu Tian pondered the possible reasons behind the sudden change.

Feng Zhiwen stared at Gu Tian, his gaze piercingly cold, before speaking in a level voice. "When will my wife wake up, kid?"

Gu Tian gave a faint smile before responding, "At least two more years, Mr. Feng."

Feng Zhiwen narrowed his eyes at the boy before him, sensing an unspoken message within his words. Though Gu Tian spoke with a respectful tone, every sentence he uttered carried an underlying meaning, as if subtly reminding him of a past he would rather forget.

A brief silence stretched between them before Feng Zhiwen finally responded in a flat tone, "I see… If that's all, I'll take my leave."

"Won't you stay for some tea, Mr. Feng?" Gu Tian said, casually lifting his teacup, a playful glint in his eyes.

Feng Zhiwen furrowed his brows. He hated arguing with this kid, and more importantly… Gu Tian was the type of person he disliked the most.

After a moment of contemplation, he responded in a firm voice. "No, I have other business to attend to. Maybe next time."

"Safe travels, and best of luck."

Gu Tian gave a light smile and waved farewell as Feng Zhiwen and Feng Siyu slowly faded into the void. The moment they disappeared, his expression turned serious once more. Without hesitation, he placed the documents he had received into a specialized machine.

Beyond the Rain City, High Above the Sky

The wind howled across the heavens as the Abyssal Wind Phoenix soared through the clouds. Standing steadily upon its back were Feng Zhiwen and Feng Siyu.

Feng Zhiwen, who had been standing silently with his arms crossed, finally spoke. "What do you think of that boy?"

Feng Siyu turned to her father, pondering for a moment before offering a small smile. "Hmm… nothing special, I guess? He's slightly more handsome than average, but he doesn't seem all that strong. He also doesn't seem dangerous at all…"

She paused briefly before asking with curiosity. "By the way, what kind of documents did you give him?"

Feng Zhiwen let out a soft chuckle as if entertained. "Sometimes, you can't judge a person by appearances, little girl… As for the documents, they're failed research reports on the Spiritual Realm."

Feng Siyu furrowed her brows and tilted her head in confusion. "Failed research? Then why bother giving them to him?"

Feng Zhiwen didn't answer immediately. Instead, he simply gave a faint smile, allowing the wind to carry his words away.

Inside Gu Tian's secret laboratory, Special Room D.

The atmosphere within Special Room D was dense with energy. Scattered across the chamber were thousands of fragments of iridescent crystals, glowing faintly. Standing at the center of the room, Gu Tian remained composed, his expression unreadable.

Slowly, he pressed a switch, and in an instant—

Fwoosh! Whirrr!

All the crystal fragments began to liquefy, merging into a radiant stream that surged toward Gu Tian's body at an astonishing speed. The mysterious energy coursed through his skin, veins, and bones, causing his entire body to tremble slightly.

Gu Tian clenched his fist. The searing heat of the iridescent liquid spread throughout his body, yet he felt no pain.

Boom!

A sudden explosion of energy erupted within the lab, causing the protective barriers surrounding the room to waver for a brief moment before settling back into silence.

Gu Tian let out a small smile as he raised his hand, watching as information about himself appeared before his eyes.

[Name: Gu Tian]

[Talent: SSS Eyes of the Omniscient God (The Highest Level Possible in This World)]

[Beast Taming Rank: Bronze Mid]

[Spiritual Realm: SSS Realm of Chaos]

[Beasts Under Command:]

[White Dragon: Bronze Mid (Beast Potential: Beyond Emperor) (Evolution Paths: 0)]

Gu Tian's smile widened as satisfaction filled his heart. He recalled the moment he had studied the research papers on the Spiritual Realm. After analyzing all the data, he realized that the experiments weren't the failures they had been labeled as. In truth, they had already succeeded—but the results had been deliberately concealed through a series of intricate coded messages.

It was only thanks to his specialized scanning device, capable of decrypting and organizing dense research material, that he was able to uncover this truth. Gu Tian had always been an avid reader of research papers, but he lacked the patience to read through them line by line, especially when some parts were faded or damaged. To solve this issue, he had designed a device that could extract and restructure the information, making it far easier to process.And because of that, he had stumbled upon a hidden truth by sheer coincidence especially regarding the classification of a beast's Spiritual Realm. According to the research, Spiritual Realms could be ranked in the same way as Beast Tamer Talents: F, D, C, B, A, S, SS, and SSS.

One particular document had explicitly stated that the only known resource capable of forming an SSS-tier Spiritual Realm was the SSS-tier Rainbow Crystal. No alternatives were mentioned.

This raised a pressing question: why had this information been hidden? Gu Tian speculated that those who had discovered this fact may have been silenced. But when he examined past records spanning several years, a pattern began to emerge.

He finally understood something.

The Central Government had been acquiring an enormous amount of Rainbow Crystals over the years, citing them as "strategic reserves." But was that really the truth? Hoarding such vast quantities of these crystals had no significant economic value. Unless… they were preparing for something much larger.

Or perhaps, they were preparing for the events set to unfold in the next two years.

Gu Tian let out a soft chuckle before dismissing these thoughts. He turned away and made his way toward another experimental zone deep within his secret lab.

His gaze fell upon Xiao Bai, his Blood Dragon, which lay dormant within a massive containment tube. The vibrant red liquid inside the tube continuously seeped into Xiao Bai's body, nourishing it with pure energy. The dragon was steadily absorbing the power of the sacred blood.