"Take the ultimate treasure yourself if you want it."
As soon as Qin Han Chu finished speaking, he was sent into the main realm of Shenzhou by the Sky Opening Divine Axe.
Immediately after, a man, a woman, and a child appeared before the Progenitor.
The man was the Sky Opening Divine Axe transformed, the woman was the Seven Kill Prison Suppressing Pagoda transformed, and the child was naturally Qi Tian.
With this combination, they looked like a family of three.
"Three Origin Ultimate Treasures!"
The Progenitor was startled by the three ultimate treasures. He hadn't expected Qin Han Chu to possess three such treasures, and all of them exuded immense power.
"You have two choices: either hand over three Origin Divine Medicines, or the three of us will join forces to kill you."
Although they held the advantage in strength, the Sky Opening Divine Axe and the others did not wish to engage in battle.
Even if the opponent's strength was far inferior to theirs, he was still a Progenitor.
Once a battle began, it would be difficult to determine a victor in a short period.
A considerable amount of time had passed since the Desolate Domain opened. According to past experience, the Desolate Domain's red mist would appear soon.
If no victor could be decided before the red mist's appearance, both sides would have to depart.
Continuing to fight there, even a Progenitor would find it unbearable.
The Progenitor on the opposite side understood the Sky Opening Divine Axe's intentions, but he dared not take the risk.
If the red mist were to be delayed, he might suffer severe injuries.
For Progenitor-level powerhouses to recover from injuries, they had to absorb Origin power.
Acquiring Origin power was not easy.
"I only have two Origin Divine Medicines," the Progenitor said gravely.
The Sky Opening Divine Axe did not believe him, "Three. Not a single one less."
"If you don't want to talk, then don't waste our time!"
The Seven Kill Prison Suppressing Pagoda let out a cold shout. With a sudden move, it unleashed an attack.
Crack!
A thunderous clap echoed through the air, followed by a colossal pagoda exuding bloody light, descending to suppress the Progenitor.
This strike was earth-shattering. The terrifying power even compressed the void, causing booming sounds.
"Fine, if you won't give them to us, we'll take them ourselves!"
Qi Tian's voice was very tender. As it waved its hand, a golden chain, like a giant dragon, coiled towards the Progenitor.
The Sky Opening Divine Axe also attacked. An axe gleam, as if splitting the heavens and earth, shot forward.
"Sky Opening Divine Axe, Seven Kill Prison Suppressing Pagoda!"
The Sky Opening Divine Axe and the Seven Kill Prison Suppressing Pagoda were treasures that appeared at the very beginning of the world's creation. They were considered ancestors in the Divine Realm.
As they attacked, the Progenitor immediately recognized them.
The combined might of the three ultimate treasures made him feel a terrifying sense of crisis. He countered their attacks while saying, "Fine, I agree to your terms."
Upon hearing this, the Sky Opening Divine Axe and the others ceased their assault.
The Progenitor then handed over the three Origin Divine Medicines to the Sky Opening Divine Axe.
"Farewell." Having obtained the divine medicines, the Sky Opening Divine Axe and the others, true to their word, departed immediately.
Just an hour later, the red mist appeared.
Seeing the red mist, the Progenitor was extremely dejected.
If he had known the Desolate Domain's red mist would appear so soon, he would never have handed over the three Origin Divine Medicines.
"Fortunately, that guy was scared. Otherwise, we wouldn't have gotten these three Origin Divine Medicines," the Sky Opening Divine Axe said with a smile, also noticing the red mist.
"Four Origin Divine Medicines. I wonder if it's enough for Han Chu to become a Progenitor," Qi Tian mused.
The Seven Kill Prison Suppressing Pagoda replied, "That depends on his destiny."
Upon arriving in the Divine Emperor's region, the Sky Opening Divine Axe teleported Qin Han Chu out.
"Hurry up and go, the red mist has appeared." Before Qin Han Chu could even speak, the Sky Opening Divine Axe reminded him.
Hearing this, Qin Han Chu quickly used the Five Elements Divine Banner to make his way.
"What happened to the battle? Did he manage to escape?"
While traveling, Qin Han Chu communicated with the Sky Opening Divine Axe and the others.
He had been teleported out shortly after entering the Sky Opening Divine Axe, indicating that the battle had not truly erupted.
"We extorted three Origin Divine Medicines from him. Whether you succeed now depends on your own fortune," Qi Tian stated.
Qin Han Chu exclaimed with delight, "Thank you."
...
Upon returning to the Shenzhou Dao Practice ground, Qin Han Chu immediately found Zhou Chuanqiong.
Zhou Chuanqiong had long since reached the rank of an eight-star Alchemist and was striving to become a nine-star Alchemist.
To become a nine-star Alchemist, one must be able to refine Progenitor-level pills.
The primary ingredient for Progenitor-level pills was Progenitor-level divine medicine.
Without the cultivation of a Progenitor-level force, an eight-star Alchemist would never have the chance to become a nine-star Alchemist.
Upon seeing Zhou Chuanqiong, Qin Han Chu directly produced several hundred Progenitor-level divine medicines, saying, "Use these for now."
"So many? Are you really letting me squander them all?"
Zhou Chuanqiong was still only an eight-star Alchemist. Most of these divine medicines would likely be wasted in his hands.
"To become a nine-star Alchemist, of course, there needs to be investment. If these are used up, I'll get more for you on the next Desolate Domain trip," Qin Han Chu said.
Zhou Chuanqiong declared resolutely, "I will definitely reach the nine-star Alchemist rank as soon as possible, so you don't lose too many Progenitor-level divine medicines."
"Keep it up. I'm going back into seclusion now."
After bidding farewell to Zhou Chuanqiong, Qin Han Chu returned to his own cave dwelling.
Next, he intended to break through to the Progenitor realm. Once successful, he would become a powerhouse at the apex of the Divine Realm's hierarchy.
Of course, Qin Han Chu did not hold out too much hope.
If the Progenitor realm were so easily attainable, there wouldn't be so few Progenitor-level powerhouses.
"We'll wait for you outside while you're in seclusion," Axiang said.
Baili Caixia smiled and added, "Dad, good luck."
After Axiang and the other left, Qin Han Chu finally activated the guardian divine array.
To give Qin Han Chu a better chance of success, the three ultimate treasures provided him with several valuable suggestions.
The Sky Opening Divine Axe even categorized the four Origin Divine Medicines.
Following the Sky Opening Divine Axe's advice, Qin Han Chu first used the Origin Divine Medicine of the lowest quality.
Although this Origin Divine Medicine offered the lowest chance of success, its subsequent effects were significant.
After failing the first attempt, Qin Han Chu would immediately proceed with the second attempt.
At that time, the power of the first Origin Divine Medicine would be added to the power of the second attempt, thus increasing the probability of success for the second attempt.
Origin Divine Medicines contained dense Origin power. Qin Han Chu's task was to fuse this Origin power with his divine seal.
During this fusion process, Qin Han Chu would gain insight into the true essence of Origin power.
Only by infusing the true essence of Origin power into his divine seal could Qin Han Chu succeed.
As the Origin power fused with his divine seal, Qin Han Chu's consciousness was drawn into the era of creation.
At this time, the world was a chaotic void. The Divine Realm, the sun, the moon – nothing had yet appeared.
The entire world was shrouded in a hazy grayness. Being present in this moment, one could only feel an endless, desolate stillness.
As the Origin power was absorbed, the chaotic world began to transform.
The hazy gray power started to gather, gradually forming stones.
Qin Han Chu was like an observer, watching a documentary of creation.
While witnessing all of this, he also pondered the true origin of all things.