Chang Li Yao hovered above the Celestial Expanse, the air vibrating with his aura. Every Heavenly Dao Stage had been conquered. The system hummed quietly, but this time, there were no more stages left to force upon him.
Finally… he muttered, rubbing his temples. I can't believe I actually survived all of that… and now the system has nothing left to shove me into. Ugh, finally some peace or whatever counts as peace in this cursed world.
[System Notice: All Heavenly Dao Stages Completed. No further forced breakthroughs available.]
[New Objective Unlocked: Perfect the Primordial World.]
Chang Li Yao's grin was faint but calculating. Without Heavenly Dao breakthroughs looming over him, he could now grow entirely on his own terms. Each action, each battle, and each fragment collected would no longer be tied to forced advancement.
With Reality Imprint, Time Echo, and Primordial Comprehension, Chang Li Yao now had total control over his environment and his enemies.
Reality Imprint: He could leave residual distortions that permanently altered terrain, creating traps or advantages.
Time Echo: Mistakes could be undone instantly, letting him manipulate multiple opponents or threats simultaneously.
Primordial Comprehension: Any technique or law he observed could be learned instantly and improved upon.
Even the most powerful cultivators could barely hope to surprise him. The system no longer forced growth, but his broken abilities made him effectively unstoppable.
Chang Li Yao focused on Heavenly Dao fragments that remained scattered across realms. Each fragment didn't force him to grow anymore, but the energy from collecting them allowed him to:
1. Reshape the Primordial World in his image.
2. Stabilize chaotic energy flows.
3. Lay the foundation for ultimate power without the risk of forced breakthroughs.
He chuckled. "Finally… I can grow at my own pace. Universe, take note: I'm the one writing the rules now."
As he absorbed another fragment, a group of top-tier cultivators approached, eyes wide with awe and fear.
Flame Saint: "He's… beyond Heavenly Dao. How can anyone compete?"
Void Demon Saint: "The Primordial World itself bends to him… we are nothing!"
Chang Li Yao smirked, activating Reality Imprint to leave afterimages of himself across the plateau. "Relax, guys. I'm not here to kill you… yet. I'm just… reorganizing reality a little."
For the first time, Chang Li Yao felt a sliver of true freedom. No forced breakthroughs. No system nags. No immediate threat of being sent to Hong Mang World.
Yet, even as he floated above the Primordial World, a sarcastic grin crossed his face:
"Of course, the system still wants me to collect fragments… fine. But now it's on my terms. Every battle, every strategy, every manipulation I choose. No one pushes me around anymore."
He flexed his fingers, aura shimmering violently. Broken abilities, full mastery of laws, and absolute control over his environment made him more than a cultivator he was a force of nature, and a player beyond the rules of the system.
And the best part? he thought, smirking. Even if Hong Mang World comes calling, it's going to have to deal with me on my terms.
With that, Chang Li Yao turned his attention back to the scattered Heavenly Dao fragments, ready to perfect the Primordial World fully and maybe, just maybe, bend the rules of existence itself.