Chapter 1528: The Evolution Of The World

At this moment.

The space and time around Yi Feng seemed to solidify like ice, yet also flowed endlessly like rivers and seas.

It was a contradictory yet natural sensation.

The sun rose and the moon set, yin and yang alternated, life and death intertwined.

From a god-like perspective, Yi Feng peered into the vast world of his consciousness.

He saw the grass in this world gradually sprout and slowly grow into towering trees.

The trees soared into the sky, only to wither and decay over time, becoming nourishment for the soil.

The ceaseless rivers converged.

They crisscrossed and eventually formed oceans.

Life began to emerge in the oceans.

These life forms were tiny and fragile, barely visible to the naked eye.

Yet, their vitality was incredibly tenacious, allowing them to survive and grow despite the ocean's relentless currents.

Gradually, the rules of this world became more refined.

Species evolved and transformed with each passing generation.

The land was filled with colorful flowers and a variety of plants.

In addition.

Fish began to appear in the oceans, slowly migrating into rivers and enriching the inland ecosystems.

As time rapidly flowed, the world developed four distinct seasons: spring, summer, autumn, and winter.

With them came unpredictable weather.

The duration of each season was peculiar, lasting decades before transitioning to the next.

The stars in the sky also grew in number.

It was the appearance of these stars that influenced the natural laws of this world.

Spring was particularly strange.

First, gentle spring breezes accompanied by rain brought life to the land, making the world vibrant.

But then came months of thunderstorms.

Countless bolts of lightning, as thick as bowls, struck the earth, accompanied by torrential rain.

The thunder turned the world into a hellish landscape.

The roar of thunder filled the sky, never ceasing.

The heavy rains turned the land into a swamp, drowning and extinguishing most life.

Amphibians, evolved from fish, were nearly wiped out.

After the terrifying storms.

The floodwaters receded, and the lifeless land, nourished by the sun, began to revive.

Countless creatures multiplied once more.

The land flourished again.

But this prosperity did not last long before the scorching summer arrived.

The days were extremely long.

The land seemed to turn into a hot plate, with temperatures soaring under the intense heat of the sun.

The ground dried and cracked, streams evaporated, turning into thick clouds.

Most life forms were wiped out.

Many animals instinctively gathered near water sources, burrowing into the thick soil.

After the long summer, the unpredictable autumn arrived.

Temperatures gradually dropped, and autumn winds and rains began to rage.

Rainwater flowed into rivers, forming streams that nourished the parched land.

Countless lives found respite.

However, the even more terrifying winter quickly followed.

Snow fell incessantly.

The world seemed to freeze over, becoming eerily silent.

Plants turned to ice, and countless animals retreated underwater.

The stars and galaxies shimmered, the sun and moon alternated.

Thus, an unknown amount of time passed.

The seasons stabilized, and the climate became more temperate.

Life became more resilient through the cycles of life and death.

Yi Feng projected his consciousness to the highest peak of this world, observing everything up close.

Birds and beasts appeared on the land, and large fish emerged in the oceans.

After countless rounds of natural selection, these creatures developed self-awareness.

They began to actively seek advantages and avoid dangers.

Before harsh weather arrived, they prepared for survival, resisting natural disasters.

These scenes played out rapidly in Yi Feng's eyes, as time flew by.

Slowly, social primates appeared in this world.

These animals banded together to fend off strong enemies.

They developed intelligence, began crafting tools, and consciously explored the world.

In the vast world.

A small tribe of apes arrived at the hottest region.

The ground was too scorching, making their four-legged gait impractical.

Gradually, they learned to walk upright and to use fire to cook food.

They discovered that, with equal endurance, walking upright allowed them to last longer and travel farther.

But as their endurance increased, they began to sweat.

With sweating, their salt levels dropped, causing fatigue.

Later, they discovered salt and began consciously consuming it to replenish themselves.

Over time.

These primates learned to use salt to preserve meat.

Their social structure, with food storage, began to resemble that of modern humans.

They started carving patterns and making pottery.

Slowly, they began uttering obscure syllables and establishing order.

Small social orders began with inheritance.

As the older generation passed away, the tribe began to focus on the food left behind by the deceased.

Thus.

The new generation established stable marital relationships.

This was to ensure their direct lineage could inherit the stored food.

As social structures solidified.

They began consciously exchanging goods.

With shells scarce on the mainland, they used them as currency, initiating trade.

As the tribes grew.

And as they explored the world.

Countless creatures claimed territories, forming various tribes and clans.

For these creatures, holding their territory was essential for survival.

Moreover, they sought to expand their lands.

Different races clashed, and conflicts arose even within the same species.

Tools, language, order, and inheritance passed down through generations.

The rise of humanity was inevitable.

As the most intelligent of the primates.

Humans quickly dominated the continent.

They settled, multiplied, and waged wars to develop and perpetuate their lineage.

Over time, human knowledge accumulated.

They began creating writing, passing down experiences—this was the dawn of civilization.

To gain greater strength to defend their lands, or even to invade.

Humans began crafting weapons from various materials.

Thus, humanity entered the age of cold weapons.

The human world flourished, and dynasties began to emerge.

The rulers of these dynasties craved greater power and longer lives.

Driven by this desire, they began exploring the mysteries of life and the universe.

Through countless generations of exploration and inheritance.

One day.

A reclusive master, who had grasped the true essence of the Dao, began attempting to draw the energy of heaven and earth into his body.

This energy, imbued with the essence of the universe, he named "spiritual energy."

Through this, he gained greater strength and a longer life.

As word spread, countless people sought this method.

Many independent cultivators began attempting to draw energy into their bodies, and numerous sects emerged.

The evolution of the world continued unabated.

And Yi Feng merely observed silently, never intervening.

He was curious about how the world evolved.

And from the long river of time, he found his answer.