"This is... a magical artifact's primordial embryo?"

Bai Cang looked curiously at the mysterious high place, where a "celestial stone" floated and sank, faintly exuding the aura of the Great Dao.

This "immortal stone" is 36.5 feet tall, which corresponds to the number 365 in the celestial sphere. Its circumference is 24 feet, which corresponds to the four seasons and the twenty-four solar terms. It has nine orifices and eight holes, which correspond to the nine palaces and eight trigrams.

The essence of heaven and earth, the brilliance of the sun and moon, the yin and yang, the mysterious and the profound—all are contained within it.

Bai Cang looked left and right, truly afraid that a stone egg might appear inside, and then a monkey might jump out.

No other reason than that the visual resemblance to this "immortal stone" is simply too strong.

However, this thing has nothing to do with the Five-Colored Stones used to mend the sky.

Instead, it is formed by the fusion of the shells of nine true-form magic treasures, including the "Zongjing Sword," the "Jiaowei Qin," the "Bushi Qijia," and the "Cangqiong Divine Bow."

After Dong Tianshu was completely annihilated, the Nine Classics of Confucianism were completely integrated into the "Heavenly Vessel" through the "Creation of Heaven Ritual".

When Bai Cang Shen merged with the "Gourd Heaven," all the "Great Dao's Instructions" that he "heard" originated from this thing.

Therefore, Bai Cangfang did not hesitate to reshape "Hutian" in order to separate and "refine" it, so as not to leave any hidden dangers.

However, he never expected that the "magic treasure embryo" he finally reforged would turn out to be such a thing.

"In the beginning of chaos, before the separation of the universe, the clear and the turbid were distinguished. All living beings rely on the supreme benevolence for protection, and all things are created for good..."

As Bai Cang's gaze fell upon him, a faint aura of the Great Dao intertwined with profound scriptures, appearing and disappearing before his eyes.

"The Yuanhui Creation Scripture?"

Upon careful examination, Bai Cang noticed that more specific scriptures suddenly arose within his spiritual realm, weaving together a magnificent chapter.

The cycle of heaven and earth is 129,600 years.

One cycle is divided into twelve periods, which are the twelve earthly branches: Zi, Chou, Yin, Mao, Chen, Si, Wu, Wei, Shen, You, Xu, and Hai.

Each cycle lasts for 10,800 years, and each day contains the entire cycle.

The first hour (子) receives the yang energy, while the second hour (丑) is when the rooster crows.

The sun does not shine in the Yin hour, but it rises in the Mao hour;

After eating at Chen Shi (7-9 AM), the meal is served in order at Si Shi (9-11 AM).

At midday, the sun is at its zenith, but in the late afternoon it begins to set in the west.

The sun sets at dusk in the late afternoon (申时) and sets at dusk in the afternoon (酉时); people settle down at dusk in the evening (戌时) and at night (亥时).

For example, if we consider the large numbers, and it reaches the end of the Xu cycle, then heaven and earth will be shrouded in darkness and all things will perish.

At the beginning of the Hai hour, there will be darkness, and all people and things will be gone, hence the name: Chaos!

As the Hai (亥) period draws to a close, Zhen (贞) begins to rise again, approaching the Zi (子) period, and gradually becomes enlightened once more.

This is said to be: the beginning of a new cycle, and the renewal of all things!

It is also said: "At the midpoint of the winter solstice, the center of heaven remains unchanged. At the moment when the first yang energy begins to stir, all things are yet to come into being."

Thus, the heavens began to have roots, and it is said: Heaven opened at Zi (11 PM - 1 AM), Earth was established at Chou (1 AM - 3 AM), and humankind was born at Yin (3 AM - 5 AM).

The Zihui (子会) is a light and clear rising, containing the sun, the moon, the stars, and the constellations.

The sun, moon, stars, and celestial bodies are called the Four Symbols.

Therefore it is said: Heaven opened at the age of Zi!

The meeting of the sons is nearing its end, and the meeting of the wicked is approaching, but it is gradually becoming more solid.

He said, “Great is the Qian Yuan! Supreme is the Kun Yuan! All things are born from it, and thus follow and obey Heaven.”

At this point, the earth began to solidify.

The Ugly Gathering is a place where heavy, turbid substances condense downwards, containing water, fire, mountains, rocks, and earth.

Water, fire, mountain, stone, and earth are called the five elements.

Therefore it is said: The earth was created in the year of Chou!

At the end of the Chou period and the beginning of the Yin period, all things come into being.

It is said: "When the heavenly energy descends, the earthly energy rises; when heaven and earth unite, all things come into being."

At this point, the sky was clear and the earth was refreshed, and yin and yang were in harmony.

Yin Hui represents the birth of people, animals, and birds.

As the saying goes: Heaven, Earth, and Man—the three realms are in their proper places.

Therefore it is said: People are born in the year of Yin!

The various great principles and their essence manifest in profound scriptures.

The secrets of the Yuanhui and the wonders of creation are all contained within it.

But at that moment, Bai Cang suddenly rose up, flicked his sleeves, and pointed his fingers to form a sword.

"Boom!"

With a deafening roar, the Five Elements Circulation Wheel, and the world-shaking sword light, formless and shapeless, crashed down.

The entire "immortal stone" was cleaved in two by a single sword strike, immediately shattering into 365 pieces, resembling the stars in the heavens, faintly outlining the constellations of the Three Enclosures, Four Symbols, and Twenty-Eight Mansions.

"Boom!"

At the same time, with a flick of his sleeve, Bai Cang unleashed the "Extinction Divine Blade".

Time flows endlessly like water, surging ever onward.

With a single slash in the air, the stars and constellations of the heavens shattered.

Only one magnificent realm manifests itself within it, spreading out at the summit of the heavens.

The central sacred mountain, its power connects to the earth, its axis is close to the ridge, its head is in the east, and it guards the eight directions.

Its power commands the vast ocean, its majesty pacifies the Yaohai Sea, its red cliffs and strange rocks stand tall and steep.

On the red cliff, two colorful phoenixes sing; before the sheer wall, a lone unicorn lies.

On the mountaintop, one can hear the pheasant's cry; in the grotto, one can see the dragon entering and leaving.

In the forest dwell long-lived deer and immortal foxes, and on the trees perch spirit birds and black cranes.

Rare herbs and exotic flowers never fade, and evergreen pines and cypresses remain eternally green.

The peaches of immortality bear fruit often, and the bamboo groves always retain the clouds.

Its shape is that of a cloud-covered mountain pass, rising and falling amidst emerald mist; climbing to its top, one can almost fly like an immortal.

Its shape is such that one does not know that the earth occupies the highest point, but only feels the vastness of the sky.

The verdant pavilions and towers, with snow-like clouds rising, are adorned with dazzling red hues that surpass even agate, while the emerald green of Liling Mountain rivals that of a lotus flower.

Above, verdant pines and bamboos attract colorful phoenixes, while mist and haze scatter across the ravines and cliffs.

Below, verdant bamboos vie with the azure sky, while exotic flowers contend with the bright sunshine for beauty.

Phoenixes soar and luan birds fly, their forms ethereal and fleeting; golden flowers and jade calyxes cast their shadows, floating and sinking.

"What a wonderful magical artifact, the Primordial Embryo! It truly lives up to its reputation as a product of the Nine Classics of Confucianism. It is indeed eloquent, flattering, and adept at bewitching people's hearts!"

Bai Cang snorted coldly, and two beams of mysterious light shot out from his eyes, engulfing all the strange phenomena and disappearing in an instant.

Only his gaze, as vast as the universe, shifted and changed endlessly.

Its form is majestic, its power is magnificent, it has no beginning and no end, it is vast and boundless.

It seems to extend into the past, fix the present, and occupy the future, and it is also like the stars in the sky and the bottomless abyss.

It is just like that: A strong wind rises, clouds fly, and thunder and drizzle are hidden within.

However, Bai Cang remained unmoved, his mind empty as if in a void, without a single thought, like a wooden, stone, or mud sculpture.

Amidst all the emptiness and subtlety, we search for the true trace of that "primordial treasure".

Whether it was the "Immortal Stone" before, or the "Stars" and "Fairyland" that followed, or even the "Yuanhui Creation" and "Eyes Like the Universe".

They were all just illusions projected into Bai Cang's mind by that "magical treasure embryo".

It is precisely because of this illusion that one can "make one's wishes come true".

Bai Cang's thoughts and ideas were all the "support" for the illusions that the other party created.

Therefore, he did not think, did not ponder, and did not move, but wanted to sense the true form of the "Dharma Treasure Embryo".

Ultimately, after the "Pot Heaven" was reshaped, it was definitely separated out.

As for its exact form and where it is hidden.

Bai Cang still has no idea!

Meanwhile, in the outside world...

It was during Bai Cang's battle of wits and courage with that "magical treasure primordial embryo" that...

The area within and outside the gates of Haoran Prefecture, spanning hundreds of thousands of miles, became completely empty.

Even the spiritual energy and the rules of nature seemed to have vanished into thin air.

A huge mountain gate, a vast and boundless area.

Like a ghost, it abruptly jutted out from the surrounding beautiful and serene world.

This caused countless curious glances to fall upon the scene!

I'm feeling dizzy and lightheaded, the world is spinning, and I'm in extremely poor condition. I might have to take the day off tomorrow.