Chapter 016: The Innate Godly Spirit, A Siege of All Sects

Gu Changge currently lacked neither cultivation techniques nor Dharma Treasures.

His attention quickly shifted to the category of [Talents & Divine Abilities].

So-called “Talents” were powerful abilities that a cultivator possessed from birth. Some were born with powerful bloodlines, inheriting the supreme arts of their ancestors. Others possessed unique constitutions capable of unleashing earth-shattering might.

In short, there were too many types to count. Usually, these were gifts from the Heavens—determined at the moment of conception.

But in the System, the rules of nature didn’t apply. Here, Talents could be bought with Destiny Points.

Gu Changge scanned the list from top to bottom.

His current constitution—Devil Heart, Dao Bone—was already terrifying.

The power of the Devil Heart lay in its absolute compatibility; it could contain all things without conflict. For anyone else, acquiring a new, powerful talent might cause a backlash, overriding their weaker existing talents or causing a fatal rejection. But for Gu Changge, the Devil Heart devoured everything, assimilating it perfectly.

Without it, he wouldn’t have been able to integrate the Dao Bone in the first place.

The Dao Bone was equally frightening. It was a manifestation of the Dao itself. Born with the runes of the Great Dao inscribed directly onto the bones, the possessor was destined to become a Supreme Being—provided they didn’t perish prematurely.

Before the Great Dao, even the Heavenly Dao was merely a junior.

However, human greed knew no bounds. How could Gu Changge be satisfied with just this?

His gaze soon settled on a specific talent in the System Mall. His eyes lit up.

[Innate Godly Spirit]

Gu Changge slowly recited the name.

As the name suggested, this talent was related to the soul. A cultivator with this talent was born with their soul already condensed into a Primordial Spirit. Their mental energy and soul power were unfathomably immense, far surpassing their peers.

Even in the Upper Realm, Gu Changge had never heard of anyone possessing such a talent.

The path of the Soul was the most mysterious and dangerous of all cultivation paths. Techniques for forging the Primordial Spirit were incredibly rare, guarded jealously by the supreme orthodoxies.

Gu Changge naturally lacked such a talent.

“The Immortal Devouring Demonic Art can devour the origins of Kings, and it can also devour Primordial Spirits. This Innate Godly Spirit complements it perfectly. It’s a match made in hell.”

“But why is it so expensive? 1,000 Destiny Points… I could buy a Saint-tier technique with that.”

“Still… it’s not a loss.”

Having justified the purchase, Gu Changge didn’t hesitate.

“System, exchange.”

Hum!

A stream of cool, lucid energy washed over him.

Rumble!

Terrifying thunder erupted within his Sea of Consciousness. Primal chaos mist began to spread, swirling around his mind. The sound of the Great Dao echoed like a celestial bell, golden lotuses bloomed in the void, and immortal mist curled around his spirit. It felt as if the universe was being created anew inside his head.

Soon, a magnificent, pitch-black heavenly palace rose from the chaos of his mind.

Inside the cold, dark divine hall, a miniature figure sat cross-legged on a throne. It looked exactly like Gu Changge. Its expression was cold and profound, possessing a terrifying aura that looked down upon the heavens and the earth.

This was his Primordial Spirit.

“This is the Innate Godly Spirit? In a single instant, the power of my soul has increased a hundredfold…”

Gu Changge couldn’t help but chuckle.

The feeling of constantly growing stronger, of holding absolute control over everything, was intoxicating.

No wonder countless souls in this fantasy world pursued supreme power even at the cost of their lives.

This feeling… was addictive.

…

In the blink of an eye, three days passed.

Ten thousand miles outside the Taixuan Holy Land.

Whoosh! Whoosh!

The sky was torn apart by streaks of divine light and rainbows.

Countless powerful experts were converging from all directions. Some piloted massive flying boats and bronze chariots, while others rode ferocious, ancient beasts whose auras crushed the clouds.

These were the great powers of the Eastern Wilderness. There were Holy Lands similar to Taixuan with tens of thousands of years of heritage, as well as ancient Imperial Dynasties and Aristocratic Families.

All the overlords had gathered.

“Is the intelligence confirmed?”

On a mountain peak overlooking the valley, an old man spoke. He wore a white robe and exuded an air of transcendent immortality.

He gazed into the distance at the Taixuan Holy Land.

There, mountain ranges stretched endlessly, divine islands floated in the sky, auspicious beasts roamed, and spiritual mist drifted like dreams. It was a pure land—a paradise on earth.

But in the old man’s eyes, there was only greed and burning ambition.

If his sect could devour the Taixuan Holy Land, the Yangxu Holy Land would undoubtedly become the undisputed ruler of the Eastern Wilderness.

“Reporting to the Supreme Elder, the intelligence is confirmed,” an Elder behind him replied respectfully.

“On the day of the Holy Son’s investiture, our spies infiltrated the forbidden rear mountain. They discovered that the aura of the Taixuan Supreme Elder has long since vanished.”

“It is suspected… he has already fallen.”

“Good. Good! GOOD!”

The white-robed old man stroked his beard and laughed, his joy uncontainable.

“Today, I have brought all my old friends. This is the perfect opportunity to annihilate the Taixuan Holy Land!”

He could already see the future. From today onward, the Taixuan Holy Land would be erased from history.

“However, Supreme Elder…” another Elder stepped forward, hesitant. “There are rumors that the Taixuan Holy Land has recently become very close to a mysterious young man. It is said his background is extremely terrifying…”

“I am aware of this,” the white-robed old man dismissed with a wave of his hand. “He is merely a junior. No matter how strong his background is, he cannot change the situation today. Do not forget, we are not the only force targeting Taixuan…”

He paused, a meaningful smile playing on his lips.

“Besides, I heard that the boy my granddaughter has been worrying about… seems to have been imprisoned by the Taixuan Holy Land.”

“This Taixuan Holy Land is truly blind… to treat such a talented genius so poorly.”

The old man chuckled, his eyes gleaming with calculation.