Creation Of All Things

"What planet is this?" Adam asked, his voice calm but curious as he, Wraith, and Krozak landed softly within a vast, mist-covered forest.

The sky above was tinted violet, with three moons hanging high like ancient watchers. The trees were tall and glowing faintly, their leaves shimmering with silver edges. Everything looked... unreal. Dreamlike.

Then—whoosh!

A blur zipped past them overhead. A man in flowing robes, sleeves fluttering like banners in the wind, shot through the sky on a glowing flying sword. His long hair trailed behind him, and spiritual energy swirled around him like wind.

Adam blinked. "Did I just see a guy riding a sword?"

"Yup," Wraith replied casually, hands in his coat pockets as he stared up. "Welcome to Taiyu Realm. This world's straight outta a cultivation novel—sects, beasts, spirit roots, immortals... the whole package."

Krozak narrowed his eyes, scanning the surroundings. "It smells old. Like it's been here since the beginning of time."

Wraith nodded. "This place is one of the Ancient Realms. A legacy world. Every blade of grass here has spiritual energy. Even the birds in the sky can probably throw out sword beams if you piss 'em off."

Adam raised a brow. "Interesting."

Wraith pointed toward a nearby mountain in the distance. Floating palaces hovered around its peak, surrounded by clouds and golden bridges suspended mid-air. "See that? That's probably a top-tier sect. They've got spirit veins running through that mountain, maybe even a Divine Beast or two guarding their vault."

He looked back at Adam, a smirk playing on his lips.

"This place doesn't follow normal universal laws. Cultivation decides status, not tech or power levels. Even a mortal can kill a god here... if their cultivation is high enough."

Adam took a step forward, his gaze sharp, absorbing everything. The world buzzed softly around him, like it recognized something ancient inside him.

"This place…" he murmured, "might be fun."

"I believe you've been here before," Adam said, glancing at Wraith with a faint grin. His eyes gleamed with curiosity. "So, where do you think we should head first? I want to look around a bit… explore the universe a little before seeing my family."

Wraith folded his arms, the shadows around him swaying like living mist. "Hmm… there's a city not too far from here. Floating City of Jiuhan. It's built entirely in the sky, held up by an ancient formation. The cultivators there are proud, but their markets are wild. You'll find spirit beasts, pills, cursed weapons, even forbidden scrolls… all out in the open."

Krozak grunted. "So, we're heading into a den of snakes and greedy cultivators?"

Wraith smirked. "Exactly."

Adam chuckled. "Sounds perfect."

They started walking through the forest. The air was crisp, but filled with dense spiritual energy that tickled the skin. Strange birds with crystal wings flew above, and the trees hummed quietly, as though alive.

As they moved, the terrain shifted. The forest gave way to stone paths carved by time. Ancient statues lined the road, eyes watching silently. A few low-level beasts peeked from the shadows but fled the moment Adam's aura brushed past them.

"By the way," Wraith said, walking just ahead, "try not to get involved in sect matters. These guys are always fighting. You kill one elder, suddenly you've got ten sects on your neck claiming revenge and honor."

Adam raised a brow. "What if they attack first?"

Wraith shrugged. "Then you erase them. Simple."

Soon, a massive floating landmass came into view above the clouds. Atop it sat an elegant city made of white jade, shimmering softly under the strange sky. Dozens of cultivators soared in and out on flying swords, beast mounts, and even flaming wheels.

Adam smiled faintly. "This place really doesn't feel like anywhere else."

"Nope," Wraith said. "Taiyu Realm plays by its own rules."

"Good," Adam replied, his voice calm but playful. "I don't like rules anyway."

They kept walking, the stone path slowly rising as the gravity around them began to shift. Light footsteps echoed behind Krozak as he scanned the floating city with narrowed eyes.

"So how do we get up there?" Adam asked casually, looking up at the massive city floating thousands of feet above the forest floor. "We flying or what?"

Wraith glanced over his shoulder. "There's a teleportation pillar just ahead. Should take us straight to the lower district."

Krozak frowned. "Lower district?"

"Yeah," Wraith said, already walking ahead. "City's split into levels. Lower district is where merchants, rogue cultivators, and wannabe sects hang out. You'll see people fighting in alleys over a spirit herb, and two seconds later, sitting together drinking. Chaos, but controlled chaos. The higher up you go, the stronger they are—and the rules get tighter."

Adam nodded slowly. "So… should I behave?"

Wraith turned, smirking. "Would you even know how?"

Adam grinned. "Not really."

They reached a tall stone platform carved with runes. It shimmered faintly, glowing brighter as Wraith stepped onto it and tapped a sigil on the side.

"Here we go."

A low hum echoed as light wrapped around them, swallowing their figures in a soft flash.

When the light faded, they stood at the edge of a bustling city suspended in the sky.

Buildings floated, some chained to each other with glowing spirit metal. Bridges twisted through the air like silver vines, connecting towers made of obsidian and jade. Cultivators in robes soared above, some riding beasts, some just gliding with energy under their feet.

The air was thick with spiritual energy—dense, vibrant, intoxicating. Merchants shouted from stalls selling strange fruits that sparkled like stars. Children raced through the streets chasing paper talismans that flapped like birds.

Adam looked around, his eyes absorbing every detail. "Yeah… this is more like it."

A man in gold-trimmed blue robes walked past them, sparing a quick glance. His eyes widened the moment they met Adam's, but he didn't say anything. He just bowed slightly and walked faster.

Wraith saw it and chuckled. "Your presence is already making waves."

Krozak cracked his knuckles. "I give it five minutes before someone tries something stupid."

Adam smiled calmly. "I give it two."

A sudden boom echoed from deeper in the city. A building exploded into flame as two cultivators were launched through the air, crashing into a jade statue.

Wraith pointed with his thumb. "Told you. Welcome to Jiuhan."

Adam laughed. "Let's go say hi."