chapter 2: the eternal dao origin
Darkness.
Shen Tian floated in a vast, endless void. There was no sound, no air, no warmth—only an infinite abyss stretching beyond comprehension.
Yet, within that emptiness, something stirred.
A golden rune burned brightly within his soul, its radiance illuminating the void like a divine sun. Mystical patterns flickered across its surface, shifting between ancient symbols and unfathomable truths.
"You have been chosen."
A voice resonated from within the rune, vast and emotionless, carrying the weight of eternity.
Shen Tian's consciousness trembled as the voice continued.
"You are now the host of the Eternal Dao Origin. The path ahead shall be long and perilous, but should you walk it, you shall transcend all things—fate, reality, and existence itself."
His mind reeled. The Eternal Dao Origin?
Before he could react, information surged into his soul.
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Eternal Dao Origin - Primary Functions:
1. Dao Assimilation:
Devour and comprehend all forms of energy, laws, and Daos.
No bottlenecks, no limitations—every step forward is absolute.
2. Primordial Body Refinement:
Strengthen the flesh to surpass all known limits.
Regenerate from nothingness, attain true immortality.
3. Soul Ascendancy:
Comprehend all mysteries of existence.
Manipulate reality itself with pure will.
4. Fate Devourer:
Absorb the destiny of others, stealing their fortune and karmic luck.
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Shen Tian's eyes widened in disbelief.
This… this was an omnipotent cultivation path!
A cultivator's greatest struggles were bottlenecks—once they hit their limits, progress slowed or even stopped completely. Yet, the Eternal Dao Origin had no bottlenecks. It would allow him to continuously transcend, evolving beyond even the laws of creation itself!
Just as he was processing this revelation, a blinding golden light engulfed his body.
His blood boiled. His meridians, once crippled, shattered and reformed, growing stronger than ever. His bones emitted divine radiance, reforged by an ancient, immortal force.
His soul expanded, absorbing fragments of the Dao from the void itself.
And then—
BOOM!
A cosmic explosion erupted from his body as he broke through to the first stage of Qi Condensation!
The transformation was so profound that even the heavens trembled.
A surge of overwhelming vitality filled his limbs, his senses sharpened, and his mind felt clearer than ever.
This wasn't just a step forward.
This was an absolute rebirth.
Shen Tian clenched his fists, feeling an untamed power coursing through him.
From a cripple to a cultivator in an instant. No… more than a mere cultivator—his new foundation surpassed all others.
For the first time in his life… he had a future.
And he would never let anyone look down on him again.
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Azure Sky Continent - Shen Clan Territory
A storm had raged through the night, but by morning, it had passed.
In the Shen Clan, disciples gathered in the main hall, still discussing the events of the previous day.
"Heh, I bet Shen Tian is already crying in some alley."
"Serves him right! A cripple shouldn't even dream of cultivation."
"I heard the elder personally threw him out of the clan. He won't last a week outside."
As they mocked him, an oppressive aura suddenly descended upon the clan grounds.
BOOM!
The very air shuddered as footsteps echoed through the entrance.
Shen Tian stepped through the gates.
His once frail body now carried an indomitable presence, his black hair flowing in the wind, his deep eyes shining with a mysterious brilliance.
The disciples froze, their faces paling as they felt an instinctive fear grip their hearts.
Something about him… had changed.
"Y-you… You're supposed to be crippled!" one disciple stammered.
Shen Tian smirked.
"Crippled?" He raised his hand.
With a flick of his fingers—
BOOM!
A shockwave blasted out, sending the arrogant disciples flying across the courtyard like ragdolls.
Gasps erupted.
The crowd was in disbelief.
What… What was this power?!
Shen Tian's gaze swept over them, his voice calm yet filled with absolute confidence.
"I told you before. I am not someone you can look down on."
As he walked deeper into the clan grounds, the legend of Shen Tian's return had begun.
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End of Chapter 2.