"If I follow the same trajectory as in my previous life, I’m afraid I’ll still fail to break through to the God Realm. Luckily, in this life, I’ve entered the Primordial Realm much earlier."

Many thoughts flashed by, then quickly gathered.

A month later.

Emperor Chen Jiu led his group, stopping and starting, and the number of people in the team dwindled.

At the final stop, there were only 160 people left beside Emperor Chen Jiu.

He no longer led people through the Thousand Star Vine teleportation path but instead summoned a small boat to fly.

Before long, everyone was faced with a stunning sight:

Under the vast starry sky, a nine-leaved ancient tree floated in the void.

Its very top had two leaves, mostly submerged in the void, only a part visible outside.

The leaves were incredibly broad, and their veins wandered within like ancient runes, emitting a soft and strange light, as if whispering the secrets of the universe’s birth.

On one green leaf, a Sun Star was quietly held aloft. This Sun Star resembled a giant burning furnace, emitting endless light and heat.

The dazzling golden light surged like waves, rushing outward, each ray containing the energy to ignite an entire star system.

On another green leaf was a Taiyin Star.

The Taiyin Star emitted a cool and pure silver glow, starkly contrasting with the Sun Star’s heat. The light was like a tranquil lake, soft and profound, seemingly capable of reflecting the souls of all things in the world.

The ring-shaped mountains and vast plains on the surface of the star appeared faintly under the moonlight, mysterious yet majestic. These two stars, one hot and one cold, one bright and one dark, were steadily lifted by the plant’s two green leaves.

They remained completely motionless, as if achieving a certain balance of the Dao.

Only the interwoven light formed a dreamlike curtain, twisting the surrounding space into strange shapes.

Apart from the two major leaves at the top, below there were seven leaves, surrounded by many stars, though smaller.

Looking closely, one would discover that cities and buildings were constructed upon those stars.

In places as small as pixels, the green leaves coiled up, weaving into space-time gates leading to unknown lands.

"The Primordial Divine Tree, also the core of the entire Primordial Realm." Zhao Xing saw it again, still showing a shocked expression.

The other geniuses, including Tuoson, Pu Guangrui, Han Qianye, and Youling, were also filled with awe.

No matter if anyone here had reincarnated, seeing the Primordial Divine Tree for the first time, they couldn’t suppress the stunned feeling from their hearts.

"Divine level tree, I used to think it was just a legend... Didn’t expect the Primordial Realm to actually have it." Pu Tianrui, ranked second in this competition, couldn’t help but mutter, his expression dazed.

"Vast universe, resplendent Dao, unexpectedly, there’s plant life that could reach such heights." Youling Fairy stood not far from Zhao Xing, marveling. "Humans are indeed insignificant."

"To witness this in one’s lifetime, to die without regrets." Han Qianye looked fanatic.

"Turns out the massive Thousand Star Vine, the main vine is attached to the Primordial Divine Tree."

"Stars surrounding the tree, the strong survive upon it, humans and nature, the cosmic dao harmoniously unite, truly a magnificent design."

"Magnificent..."

The existence of the Primordial Divine Tree left all the geniuses in shock, feeling their own insignificance.

Emperor Chen Jiu smiled slightly; the reason he didn’t transport them directly inside but flew from the outside was precisely for this effect.

"This is just the tip of the iceberg of the Primordial Realm. Please hold on tight; there’s plenty of time to slowly admire later."

After a reminder, Emperor Chen Jiu controlled the Flying Boat beneath him, traversing the endless void, landing on the lowermost leaf of the Primordial Tree.

The leaf was entirely a supercontinent, with many cities and buildings of varied styles above it.

After landing, the visual impact was less shocking, but still aroused immense curiosity.

"Everyone." Emperor Chen Jiu landed in front of a city of blue, white, black, and green colors. "This is Seaweed City, you can walk right in."

"Seaweed City is named for its faction philosophy because most strong figures in the Primordial Realm believe life originated from the primordial ocean."

"Moreover, seaweed plants are known to be the earliest plant life, and Seaweed City was built using the ancient material of seaweed."

"Seaweed City has seventy-two strong figures lecturing here; you can listen to their teachings, find a compatible mentor. Some mentors may even seek you out; ultimately... each of you can apprentice under an Emperor!"

After Emperor Chen Jiu finished speaking, he put away the Flying Boat and let 160 geniuses down.

"Thank you, Emperor Chen Jiu, for leading the way." Zhao Xing was the first to bow in gratitude, instinctively building favor.

The other geniuses realized and followed suit in saluting: "Thank you, Emperor Chen Jiu."

Emperor Chen Jiu glanced at Zhao Xing, smiling slightly.

After returning the courtesy, he disappeared in front of Seaweed City.

"Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh~"

The 160 geniuses immediately flew towards the city to find a mentor compatible with themselves.

Soon there were only five people left in front of the city gate.

Zhao Xing looked around; among the remaining were Tuoson, Youling, and Pu Guangrui.

Those who were more eager were instead those ranked lower, while those ranked higher appeared less anxious.

"Thank you, Youling Fairy." Now that it was personal time, Zhao Xing bowed toward Youling, thanking her for her previous guidance.

"Oh? Didn’t you thank me earlier? Why thank again?" Youling Fairy was examining the city walls of Seaweed City when she suddenly heard Zhao Xing’s voice and turned her face to look.