236: Primal Integration, Preparation for Reincarnation

Inside the core cultivation room of the Hongmeng Divine Palace, the flame of the Eternal Divine Lamp burned with a soft and steady light. It illuminated two cores resting quietly on a table—one was the chaos mother core extracted from Lu Chen's body, its deep gold and black form swirling with majestic creative life force. The other was the void origin pearl left behind after the core of nothingness dissipated; it was as black as ink yet shimmered with a faint spiritual light, containing pure remnants of negative energy. The two cores faced each other from a distance, their emitted energies faintly clashing. The energy fluctuations in the air were subtle and tense, like the collision of positive and negative poles, possessing both the tension of mutual repulsion and a faint, inherent attraction of shared Origin.

Since learning that the opportunity for the next Universal Reincarnation was closely tied to the Fusion of these two cores, Lu Chen and The Five Women had immersed themselves in studying the Grandmist Legacy and the "Reincarnation Memory Technique," attempting to find a safe way to merge them. The chaos mother core represented the positive life force at the birth of the Universe, while the void origin pearl carried the essence of negative energy. The two were opposing yet complementary existences; a forced Fusion could easily trigger an energy explosion or even prematurely ignite a Reincarnation crisis. Only by using the mediating power of emotional bonds and following the flow of Universal energy could the two be merged smoothly to give birth to a new power of balance.

“The Grandmist Legacy records that the Fusion of positive and negative energy requires 'emotional bonds' as a bridge and the 'Universal Origin' as a Foundation to guide the two into mutual penetration rather than forced suppression.” Lu Chen lightly touched the two cores with his fingertips, his eyes full of reflection. “We need to inject our own power of emotional bonds between the cores to form an energy tie, while simultaneously drawing upon the world's Origin Power to buffer their repulsion and gradually guide them into a symbiotic Fusion.”

The Five Women stood around the table, their expressions focused and determined, already prepared to cooperate fully. Yu Lan took out a Spirit Jade Sand Table, her fingertips flowing with wood-attribute Divine Qi as she quickly sketched the trajectory for the energy Fusion. The shimmering patterns on the sand table intertwined, clearly presenting the key nodes of the core Fusion: “I have simulated the Fusion path three times. The safest way is to first build a bridge with emotional power, then guide the energy penetration in three steps—first, stabilize the core bodies; second, buffer the repulsive tension; and third, catalyze the symbiotic Fusion. Every step requires our Divine Power and the power of our bonds to flow in synchronization, without the slightest error.”

The Sea Cultivation Saintess nodded in agreement, her water-attribute Divine Power surging slowly around her, turning into a clear thread of water that gently wrapped around the perimeter of the two cores. “Water energy is gentle and inclusive; it can buffer the repulsive impact between the cores. I will wrap the cores in water-attribute Divine Power throughout the process to stabilize energy fluctuations and avoid any anomalies during Fusion.” The Ice Clan Saintess's body was quietly enveloped in cold air as her ice-attribute Origin Power condensed into fine ice crystal runes surrounding the cores. “I will use the power of ice to freeze the paths of energy dissipation, locking the energy range of the cores to prevent leakage from damaging the cultivation room and to precisely control the rhythm of the Fusion.” Water Immortal took out a bottle of Jade Pool Immortal Dew, her fingertips flowing with immortal light as she slowly dripped the dew onto the two cores. “Jade Pool Immortal Dew can purify the Impurities within the cores, especially the negative remnants of the void origin pearl, making the fused energy purer and reducing hidden dangers.” Zhu Rongyan activated her fire Divine Power, the blazing red light condensing into a gentle fire spirit in her palm. “I will use the power of the Primal Fire of Creation to catalyze the activity of the core energy, accelerating their mutual penetration while the life force of the flames balances the negative aura of the void origin pearl.”

Everyone had clear roles and perfect chemistry. Lu Chen took a deep breath and was the first to activate his Eternal Realm Origin Power, drawing the pure Origin energy of heaven and earth to slowly inject it between the two cores, forming a soft golden light screen. Then, he and The Five Women held hands, their fingertips intertwining with spiritual light. The power of their emotional bonds, like a warm stream, flowed through their connected palms and poured continuously into the light screen, building a resilient energy tie between the two cores.

As the power of emotional bonds was injected, the repulsion between the chaos mother core and the void origin pearl gradually weakened. The gold-black and ink-black lights slowly drew closer, beginning to penetrate one another along the trajectory Yu Lan had calculated. The first step of stabilizing the bodies went very smoothly; under the shroud of the Sea Cultivation Saintess's water Divine Power and the lock of the Ice Clan Saintess's ice runes, the energy of the two cores stopped being restless and gradually stabilized. During the second step of buffering the repulsion, Water Immortal's Jade Pool Immortal Dew played a key role; its purifying power stripped away the negative remnants within the void origin pearl, making the energies easier to merge and significantly reducing repulsive tension. In the third step of catalyzing symbiosis, Zhu Rongyan's Primal Fire of Creation slowly enveloped the cores. The life force and catalytic power of the flames allowed the life energy of the chaos mother core and the negative energy of the void origin pearl to penetrate and interweave, and the originally opposing lights gradually merged into a pale purple halo.

During the Fusion process, energy fluctuations fluctuated several times, and the repulsion between the two cores occasionally intensified, even showing faint signs of exploding. Lu Chen immediately activated more emotional bond power, and The Five Women synchronized their Divine Power. Yu Lan adjusted the trajectory, the Sea Cultivation Saintess reinforced the water buffer, the Ice Clan Saintess tightened the rune lock, Water Immortal increased the purification intensity, and Zhu Rongyan regulated the flame temperature. Working together with one heart, they neutralized the crises time and again. Lu Chen could clearly feel that the emotions and Divine Power of The Five Women were tightly linked to his own. This bond, spanning countless Reincarnations, was like the sturdiest shield, supporting the smooth progress of the Fusion and filling his heart with peace and determination.

After an unknown amount of time, when the last shred of repulsive energy was mediated by the power of emotional bonds, the two cores completely intertwined. The gold-black and ink-black lights merged entirely, transforming into a single pale purple pearl. Delicate patterns flowed across the pearl's surface—one half carrying life force, the other containing tranquility. Positive and negative energy were in perfect balance, emitting a gentle yet majestic aura of the Universal Origin—the chaos void pearl had finally been successfully fused.

Lu Chen raised his hand to summon the chaos void pearl. The moment his fingertips touched it, he clearly perceived the immense energy contained within and the Reincarnation information flowing through it. He closed his eyes to investigate thoroughly, and after a moment, he opened them, his gaze full of realization. “The chaos void pearl has been successfully fused. It can not only precisely predict the time of the next Universal Reincarnation but also perceive the flow trajectory of Reincarnation energy—there are exactly one million years until the next Reincarnation.”

A million years, for Cultivators with long lifespans, was not short, but it was enough for them to make full preparations. Hearing this, everyone breathed a sigh of relief, their eyes filled with joy and release. Yu Lan smiled gently, “A million years is enough for us to train a new generation of Guardians, further deepen our emotional bonds, and consolidate our memory Legacy, ensuring that when Reincarnation comes, we can protect the stability of the Universe while keeping our memories and feelings for each other.”

The plan to train a new generation of Guardians was immediately put on the agenda. From the various clans of the Five Domains of the Divine Realm, Lu Chen and The Five Women carefully selected a group of young Cultivators with outstanding talent, pure Heart-Nature, and deep loyalty. These Cultivators not only had solid cultivation Foundations but also possessed pure hearts for protection and a natural chemistry with each other, making it easy to Cultivate emotional bonds. Lu Chen personally served as the head mentor, teaching them the core essence of the "Creation Inheritance Technique" and the "Reincarnation Memory Technique," guiding them to comprehend the power of the Universal Origin and emotional bonds. The Five Women each took Disciples, teaching them everything they knew and tailoring their instruction to each individual's talent.

Yu Lan took a female Cultivator skilled in deduction and spirit plant control, teaching her the nourishing methods of wood-attribute Divine Power and the mind-protecting techniques of the Sacred Word Art, instructing her to perceive crises with wisdom and protect living beings with gentleness. The Sea Cultivation Saintess's Disciple was proficient in water energy and purification arts, so she carefully taught the control of water-attribute Divine Power, techniques for grooming Spiritual Veins, and purification methods for dealing with negative energy, cultivating a steady and inclusive character. The Ice Clan Saintess chose a Disciple who was cold-resistant and resilient with a firm Heart-Nature, teaching the method of refining the ice-attribute Origin and techniques for stabilizing time and space, tempering a persistent will. Water Immortal's Disciple had a talent for nourishment and healing, so she shared the use of Jade Pool Immortal Light and the essence of refining Medicinal Pills, teaching her to protect companions with gentle power and purify filth. Zhu Rongyan's Disciple had extreme explosive power and excelled in fire attacks, so she taught the control of the Primal Fire of Creation and techniques for combat cooperation, cultivating a cheerful, fearless, and loyal character.

During the teaching process, Lu Chen and The Five Women did not just teach techniques and cultivation; they focused more on guiding the young Cultivators to build bonds with each other. They often organized joint trials, allowing the Cultivators to trust and support one another during the tests to refine their cooperation. In their spare time, they would recount their experiences of protecting the world side-by-side across countless Reincarnations, letting the young Cultivators understand that emotional bonds were the core strength for overcoming crises and continuing the mission of protection. Over time, this group of young Cultivators grew rapidly. Their friendships deepened, and their chemistry became perfect. They could skillfully cooperate to perform combined attacks and could even condense a faint power of emotional bonds. They had already acquired the ability to protect a region, becoming the core strength of the new generation of Guardians in the Divine Realm.

While training the Guardians, Lu Chen also frequently studied the chaos void pearl. This fused core was extremely mysterious; it could not only predict the time of Reincarnation but also occasionally project blurred scenes of the next Reincarnation. The images were mostly desolate scenes of the beginning of Chaos, with creatures multiplying among ruins where crisis and life force coexisted. What caught everyone's attention most was a blurred figure that occasionally flashed in the images. That figure's aura was unfamiliar yet held a faint sense of familiarity, as if it had some secret connection to their bonds across Reincarnations. However, they could never see the face clearly or perceive a specific identity, leaving a trace of doubt in their hearts.

Just as the new generation of Guardians began to take shape and the deductions of the chaos void pearl became clearer, a golden light slowly emerged from the pearl and landed in Lu Chen's hand, transforming into an ancient booklet. The words "Reincarnation Preparation Art" were carved on the cover. This technique detailed various preparations for dealing with the Universal Reincarnation, including how to stabilize the Universal Origin, how to protect the Legacy of living beings, how to strengthen one's own memory bonds, and how to guide the smooth flow of Reincarnation energy. From the macroscopic protection of heaven and earth to microscopic personal preparations, every detail was extremely thorough, providing a complete preparation plan for the Reincarnation a million years later.

Lu Chen handed the technique to The Five Women, and they sat together, reading it carefully with realization and determination. A million years was enough time to make full preparations and for the new generation of Guardians to grow and take up the torch of protection. The chaos void pearl floated quietly on the table, its pale purple light flowing slowly, reflecting the determined eyes of Lu Chen and The Five Women, as well as the growth of the new generation of Guardians.

Although the footsteps of Reincarnation were still far away, they were already quietly approaching in the river of time. Lu Chen and The Five Women knew they not only had to protect the current peace of the Universe but also lay the groundwork for the Reincarnation a million years later, preserving their memories and bonds and continuing their mission of protection across countless ages. And that unfamiliar yet familiar figure in the chaos void pearl was like a hidden foreshadowing, waiting for time to reveal its secret, adding a touch of unknown anticipation to this long preparation for Reincarnation.