Traversing the Spacetime Intersection Layer allowed one to move at truly incredible speeds when reflected onto the Material Spatial Layer.

In less than a breath, under Overlord Shan Jin's control, Wu Yuan felt the spatial dimensions around him changing drastically before the Material Spatial Layer's scenery reappeared.

A vast, endless land stretched before them. A cluster of connected halls floated In the void, with Wu Yuan and Overlord Shan Jin standing in the center.

"What is this?" Wu Yuan gazed into the distance where an immense golden temple stood.

This golden temple had to be a million li tall at least. Mysterious, hazy streams of light containing unfathomable profundities circled around it.

The temple stood proudly, releasing overwhelming pressure that surged in all directions. This pressure put a strain even on Wu Yuan.

At the highest point of the temple, two ancient characters were carved. Wu Yuan had never seen them before, yet the moment he laid eyes on them, he understood their meaning—primordial.

Is this the Primordial Hall?

Wu Yuan held his breath.

Though this temple wasn't as mysterious as the Taiyuan Hall, its pressure felt even more intense!

"Come." Overlord Shan Jin led Wu Yuan quickly toward the temple's entrance, where the great doors stood open. Peering into the interior, one could only see a chaotic swirl of fog with sacred objects floating about.

Several dozen Astral Monarch powerhouses stood guard at the entrance, all emanating extremely powerful auras—each one a late-stage Astral Monarch.

"Greetings, Overlord." The dozens of Astral Monarchs bowed respectfully.

Even at the divine court headquarters, Astral Monarchs were considered mid-rank members, holding rather prestigious positions. That so many Astral Monarchs were assigned to guard duty here spoke volumes about the importance of this place.

"The council's decision has been finalized," Overlord Shan Jin's gaze swept across these Astral Monarchs as he spoke flatly. "I assume you've all received your orders.

“Open the Primordial Hall. Ming Jian will cultivate inside for three thousand years," Overlord Shan Jin stated.

"Yes," the leading quasi-Sovereign nodded, casting a glance at Wu Yuan.

"Ming Jian."

"So he's Ming Jian?"

"The Primordial Hall usually only opens for a thousand years at a time, yet he gets to stay for three thousand?"

"The Overlords truly regard him highly!" The Astral Monarch guards whispered among themselves.

Having stood guard here for countless ages, they'd seen many Sovereigns enter the Primordial Hall, but High Immortals and High Deities were extremely rare—let alone those who could train for three thousand years at once.

Of course, none dared show jealousy openly, all aware of Ming Jian's talent.

Rumble~

The million-li-tall temple in the distance began to tremble slightly, and the hazy fog within the doorway seemed to thin somewhat.

"Ming Jian, enter," said Overlord Shan Jin. "You'll understand the Primordial Hall’s functions once you're inside.

“Your qi refiner self will remain inside for three thousand years, though your mana body can roam freely outside."

"Understood," Wu Yuan nodded.

Whoosh!

Another figure appeared beside him, nearly identical in both aura and appearance. It was his mana body.

Whoosh!

Wu Yuan's qi refiner self stepped forward, following the azure stone path and flying directly through the Primordial Hall's entrance, disappearing into the fog.

Rumble~

Countless mysterious Dao patterns appeared on the temple's surface, flickering faintly with lightning. The ancient, heavy doors slowly closed shut.

"Guard the entrance well," Overlord Shan Jin's gaze swept across the dozens of Astral Monarchs before addressing Wu Yuan's mana body, "You can return to Taiyuan Island through the distant teleportation array. I won't escort you back.

“If anything comes up, you can contact me directly through the Taiyuan Voidrealm," Overlord Shan Jin said. "I'll take my leave now."

Hum~

Overlord Shan Jin vanished, leaving behind the group of Astral Monarchs and Wu Yuan's mana body.

Three thousand years? My mana body should look for Astral Monarchs to spar with before returning to Taiyuan Island.

Wu Yuan smiled as he turned to leave.

…

Inside the Primordial Hall.

As soon as Wu Yuan's qi refiner self entered, he found himself in a vast, boundless space. Darkness stretched in all directions as if he stood in outer space itself, and once the doors closed, he could no longer sense the exit.

Hmm?

Wu Yuan's eyes flashed with surprise as he immediately noticed the special nature of this place.

Just standing here calmed his spirit. His consciousness also grew extraordinarily pure.

Is there an array here that guides the spirit?

Wu Yuan wondered in amazement as his gaze swept his surroundings.

The Primordial Hall was mysterious—at least, he hadn't found any useful information about it through the Taiyuan Voidrealm earlier.

Whoosh~

Silently, a purple jade platform appeared in the dark void, roughly three zhangs long and wide, and one meter high, resembling a large jade bed.

The jade bed emitted a hazy aura that was mysterious and vast, instilling one with a sense of comfort.

Sit on it?

Wu Yuan received wordless guidance, while also feeling an inexplicable compulsion. Deep within his spirit, a desire had sprouted, compelling Wu Yuan to sit upon it.

A jade bed? It seems similar to common jade platforms that aid cultivation.

Wu Yuan approached the platform, feeling the compulsion growing stronger.

Without much hesitation, Wu Yuan sat in the lotus position on the jade bed. Immediately, a feeling of absolutely blissful comfort washed over his entire being. His soul trembled slightly, and Wu Yuan even moaned involuntarily.

The pores in his limbs and bones opened up completely.

Whoosh~

At that moment, some mysterious substance from the jade bed began flowing through Wu Yuan's body, permeating every part of him and even seeping into his Yuan Soul.

Rumble!

Wu Yuan immediately noticed the changes in himself—the various Dao essences that he had trouble sensing due to Dao Assimilation suddenly became crystal clear.

This?

Wu Yuan's eyes filled with shock, hardly believing it.

The Law of Time and Law of Space, which had been mutually affecting each other, became perfectly clear. Even the Law of Life, Law of Death, Law of Thunder, and others weren't as hazy anymore. It made comprehending these Laws much easier than before.

Is this the Primordial Hall's effect? It can actually eliminate the influence of Dao Assimilation?

Wu Yuan was amazed.

The influence of Dao Assimilation was omnipresent. The deeper one's comprehension of Laws, the greater its impact.

For High Immortals and High Deities, even if they fully comprehended a particular Dao, the influence wasn't absolutely binding since their Yuan Soul hadn't been completely imprinted onto the Dao essence, leaving room for changes and further improvement.

As for countless immortals and deities, why was it so hard to advance even after millions of years of cultivation? The key factor was Dao Assimilation. Yet this hall could eliminate the influence of Dao Assimilation?

However, it seems I’m still affected by the Great Daos?

Wu Yuan keenly noticed this point.

Only the Dao Assimilation of the Law of Space and Law of Time have been completely nullified.

Laws like the Law of Life and Law of Thunder, which my qi refiner self can apply because of my body refiner self, still retain some Dao Assimilation influence. It’s just not as strong as before.

Wu Yuan quickly concluded.

The Primordial Hall had to be incredibly precious—likely the Taiyuan Divine Court's most crucial cultivation site. From what Overlord Shan Jin had said, even Sovereigns rarely entered, having to pay an enormous price each time.

If High Immortals or High Deities wished to enter? Usually, they needed to master Sovereign-level techniques first, then they could enter the Primordial Hall to break through their bottlenecks within its special environment.

This mysterious substance?

Wu Yuan could sense that the key to the elimination of Dao Assimilation's influence lay in that barely perceptible substance released by the jade bed. That mysterious substance had to be extremely valuable.

Three thousand years. Perfect timing, as the Megaverse Crossroads will open by then.

Wu Yuan thought to himself.

The Overlords are likely intending to help me increase my strength as much as possible in the shortest time, improving my chances of claiming a Saintcrest.

Then, I mustn’t waste time. I must further strengthen my advantages.

Wu Yuan had figured it all out.

Both his true selves would enter the Megaverse Crossroads, but neither one alone had absolute confidence in claiming a Saintcrest. Only by working together would they have hope against those top-tier geniuses.

𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖

In direct combat, my qi refiner self can't match my body refiner self.

Wu Yuan thought.

My qi refiner self excels at evasion techniques and support and my body has just transformed into a Space Dao Body.

So, for the next three thousand years, I'll focus all my efforts on comprehending the Law of Space, using it as the core to drive the Law of Time, further advancing my understanding of the Great Dao of Spacetime.

This would help him far into the future.

Just as his body refiner self spent more time comprehending the Law of Life, striving to become a Sovereign of Life in the future, Wu Yuan's qi refiner self focused primarily on the Law of Space, with the Law of Time as support.

Wu Yuan aimed to become a Sovereign of Space first in the future.

My comprehension of the Law of Time has already reached the Dao Field stage.

Wu Yuan contemplated silently.

It no longer limits the advancement of the Great Dao of Spacetime to the Dao Field stage... Next, I must focus on advancing the Law of Space to an extremely high level, until I thoroughly comprehend it.

With his Space Dao Body, Apotheosis Yuan Soul, the special environment of the Primordial Hall, along with numerous secret arts and supreme techniques as reference, the next three thousand years of cultivation might rival the efficiency of tens of thousands of years at Wu Yuan's previous comprehension rate.

Let's begin.

Wu Yuan's qi refiner self sat in lotus position atop the jade platform, his mind completely serene, directing the vast majority of his mental energy toward comprehending the Law of Space.

Without any Dao Assimilation influence, countless profundities of the Law of Space flooded his mind, and his cultivation efficiency surged to dozens of times greater than before.

At this cultivation speed…Three thousand years rivaling thirty thousand? No! If I keep up this cultivation efficiency, it would rival a hundred thousand years of comprehending the Law of Space at my previous rate.

Wu Yuan's heart surged with excitement and joy.

Previously, after ten thousand years of cultivation, he had comprehended the Law of Space to the Dao Field stage without expending too much mental energy.

If he were to cultivate with full focus for another hundred thousand years? The possibilities were endless.

In truth, Wu Yuan hadn't expected the combination of the Space Dao Body and Primordial Hall to be so effective.

And in reality, Wu Yuan didn't realize that a Greater Dao Body was inherently extraordinary beyond measure. As they directly pointed toward the Great Dao, they were typically only formed with the help of supreme beings.

For supreme beings, raising Sovereign existences wasn't particularly difficult - it could be achieved by expending numerous treasures. But Great Dao imprints were precious even to supreme beings, usually only bestowed upon highly valued successors.

Neither the bodies of Wu Yuan's qi refiner self nor his body refiner self had been Greater Dao Bodies for very long.

As time passed, Wu Yuan was increasingly aware of the special nature and power of the Greater Dao Body.

Years passed one after another.

Wu Yuan's qi refiner self made rapid progress in the Law of Space while simultaneously advancing in the Great Dao of Spacetime. His progress was truly astronomical.

In the blink of an eye, over a thousand years had passed.

…

In the Taiyuan True Realm, within that majestic temple that only Overlords could enter.

Today, Overlord Xin Ya, Overlord Shan Jin, and others - six Overlords in total - had all gathered here.

"Xin Ya, Shan Jin, Xue Li. The previous decision to open the Primordial Hall for Ming Jian was jointly decided by you three, wasn't it?" asked a white-robed Overlord in a cold voice.

"That's correct." Overlord Shan Jin, whose form was the most massive, remained completely unfazed by the white-robed Overlord's aura.

"Ming Jian easily defeated Xiang Wei. His strength is evident to all, and even the True Saint personally summoned him," Overlord Shan Jin said. "Now that the Megaverse Crossroads is about to open, he has hope of claiming a Saintcrest, so we should naturally do our utmost to help him raise his strength.

“Yan Kui, do you have any objections?"

Overlord Xin Ya and the red-robed Overlord Xue Li both smiled without speaking.

These three Overlords were subtly allied with each other. The divine court headquarters' eight Overlords weren't entirely unified.

"I acknowledge Ming Jian's extraordinary talent, and I agree he should receive the highest degree of nurturing," the white-robed Overlord frowned. "However, you and I both know that with his current strength, he's still far from the Supreme Genius level, and his hopes of claiming a Saintcrest are extremely slim.

“Is there a need to open the Primordial Hall so early? While the limit of Primordial Matter each being can absorb varies, the difference isn't particularly large... It would be better to wait until he reaches a cultivation bottleneck, then attempt to break through using Primordial Matter.

“Ming Jian, as far as I know, is far from reaching a cultivation bottleneck and continues to progress rapidly," the white-robed Overlord shook his head. "The initial absorption may seem to help him make rapid progress, but what if he encounters a bottleneck in the future? What then?

“How do you know this isn't like pulling shoots to help them grow?" the white-robed Overlord said in a low voice.