Long Chen continued to circulate his astral energy, attuning himself to the forces of heaven and earth.0

As he absorbed this energy, he noticed a change. After the primal chaos battle, his astral energy had undergone a profound transformation. Although the world’s laws still screened him off, the once impenetrable barrier now seemed to have small openings he could exploit.0

Before this, he had only sensed the distant astral energy, feeling its faint blessings and support. But now, that energy seemed closer—responding to his call, trying to reach him through the screen. 0

The trickle of power seeping through was barely a fraction of...2