Chapter 83: The Evolution of Heaven and Earth

Zhou Yi stood motionless, his body unmoving as rings of surging energy erupted around him. The waves of power were thick and tangible, visible even to the naked eye. The forces of heaven and earth surged from all directions, washing toward him like the tide, only to vanish a mere inch before him.

A resonant hum suddenly filled the air, as if countless bees buzzed by his ears. The sound was immense, so powerful it made the very air tremble and ripple, twisting the world around him.

Boom!

The energy wave extended an inch from Zhou Yi, perfectly aligning with the place where the converging powers of heaven and earth disappeared. Instantly, a thunderous roar erupted.

Crash!

The energy waves quivered, carrying with them an immense and invisible force. They recoiled, striking the flames and black wind that endlessly entwined Zhou Yi’s form. In that instant, the fire and black wind tangled together, and under the undulating energy waves, a sound like rushing water filled the air!

Boom!

For a fleeting moment, the energy waves and the fiery black wind held each other in check. That stalemate did not last; immediately, another surge of energy erupted from Zhou Yi. When the wave reached its limit, it rebounded with even greater force, overlapping with the previous waves, instantly tilting the balance in favor of the energy waves.

Hum~

In the blink of an eye, one after another, the energy waves surged forth, crashing in like ocean swells. Though they seemed slow, by the time one noticed, they were already upon them—striking forward, rebounding, layer upon layer, each overlapping and amplifying the force. The fierce flames and violent black wind were formidable, but the waves of energy were no less so!

One, two, five, ten… Countless waves overlapped, their strength mounting, and gradually the energy waves gained the upper hand. With every new wave, their advantage grew, expanding as their numbers increased!

Boom! Boom!

The flames roared, wild and scorching, the black wind raged with unbridled fury, swirling around Zhou Yi’s body like an enraged, ferocious monkey—fiery, tempestuous, untamed.

The energy waves formed an invisible ring, descending upon the monkey’s head, absorbing the heat of the flames and the violence of the black wind. Circle after circle of energy collided and reinforced the ring, gradually pacifying the once rampaging beast.

Within his consciousness, Zhou Yi was unaware of the changes happening to his body. He reveled in becoming one with heaven and earth, drifting freely through the cosmos, witnessing the evolution of all things, feeling the presence of all creation and the beauty of life. Such joy and contentment filled his heart that he could not help but smile with delight.

Boom!

Whoosh!

Within his body, three hundred sixty-five acupoints continued to emit a powerful suction, steadily absorbing the energies of the world around him. Each acupoint drew in a different force, radiating with distinct colors.

Red was fire, yellow was earth, black was wind, clear was water, purple was thunder, white was light, black was darkness, multicolored was fragrance…

And so it went—every force in the world, every facet of existence that could be seen or touched, was a form of energy. Under the filtering of the acupoints, each was separated and absorbed, filling the acupoints to overflowing.

As the powers of heaven and earth poured into each acupoint, within Zhou Yi’s transformed inner world, it was as if creation itself was unfolding. Every kind of force evolved into the myriad forms of existence—towering mountains, flowing rivers, blossoming flowers, swaying grass, gentle breezes…

With the world’s continued development, the perfection of his inner cosmos, Zhou Yi’s spiritual growth accelerated, surging ever forward!

Heaven and earth continued to evolve, growing ever more complete. Time passed unnoticed. Immersed in his internal universe, Zhou Yi suddenly awakened.

“What is this?” Upon awakening, Zhou Yi immediately became aware of his surroundings. With a glance, he saw all the mountains, rivers, lakes, and seas of this world, every landscape laid bare before him. With just a thought, it was all revealed to his eyes.

“What’s happening?” Such a miraculous state filled Zhou Yi with astonishment. How could this be?

Even as his confusion arose, as if sensing something, Zhou Yi abruptly looked up at the boundless, fathomless sky.

What had seemed a bright, open sky suddenly changed as Zhou Yi’s gaze pierced it. It drew close, split open, revealing a darkness behind it so deep, it seemed capable of devouring all light.

A flash of understanding passed across Zhou Yi’s face. His eyes penetrated the darkness, connecting his spirit with the void beyond. In that instant, within the endless night, a single star suddenly lit up.

Whoosh!

The appearance of that star brought a glimmer to the darkness. Then, under Zhou Yi’s steady gaze, one star after another slowly ignited, until soon the whole expanse was aglow.

“So that’s how it is!” Zhou Yi’s spirit stirred, and he instantly counted the number of stars in the sky—three hundred sixty-five. As his spirit touched each one, everything returned to its essence, and all became clear to him.

Heaven and Man—symbolizing the union of the two. The human body contains three hundred sixty-five acupoints; unlocking each one deepens the connection between oneself and the world. Outwardly, this is manifested as the ability to command a meter of the world’s energy.

But this is not the most important aspect. The true essence of the Heaven and Man stage is the information passed from the cosmos itself as each acupoint is unlocked and the bond with the universe is deepened.

This information is the most precious treasure of the Heaven and Man realm. Compared to it, increased power or mastery over the energies of heaven and earth are insignificant.

Zhou Yi did not know what others experienced when breaking through to Heaven and Man, but he knew that he had made a windfall this time!

He had managed to unlock all three hundred sixty-five acupoints at once, and in doing so, while deepening his bond with the universe, he received the most vital information from the world itself.

His ability to transform himself into the heavens and earth, to roam freely and witness the world’s evolution, was all thanks to this gift. Each of the three hundred sixty-five acupoints represented a force of nature, and each force embodied its own transformation within the cosmos.

The evolution of these three hundred sixty-five forces was the very evolution of the universe itself!

Zhou Yi felt deeply grateful for the “golden finger” he possessed. Without it, he would not have had the spiritual strength to complete the unlocking of all the acupoints—he had almost failed several times.

He was fortunate indeed!

At this moment, Zhou Yi was filled with heartfelt gratitude for the flames and black wind within him. Without their constant supply of energy, he could never have achieved the simultaneous unlocking of all three hundred sixty-five acupoints.

With such gains, Zhou Yi suddenly felt that all the pain and suffering he had endured was truly insignificant compared to this reward.

The benefits of unlocking all three hundred sixty-five acupoints at once were immense—so great that it allowed Zhou Yi to become one with heaven and earth, to partake in the very evolution of the world itself. This would undoubtedly have a profound impact on his cultivation.

And that impact could only be a blessing.