Millenniums had passed since the epoch of the battle between gods and devils, an cataclysmic war that fractured the balance of the universe itself. The scars of that cosmic clash lingered in a part of the cosmos left adrift in chaos, tainted by energies lethal even to the mightiest mortal cultivators.
This forsaken realm, isolated from the original universe, became a desolate wasteland where the once-mighty cultivators were reduced to feeble mortals. The aftermath claimed countless lives and extinguished civilizations, leaving behind only remnants of what was once a flourishing tapestry of existence.
In the aftermath of the cosmic battle between gods and devils, eons passed like silent echoes. The tainted universe, a forsaken fragment severed from its celestial roots, bore the scars of a war that defied the very fabric of existence. This realm, isolated and tainted, became a desolate expanse where once-mighty cultivators were reduced to frail mortals. The lingering taint, a potent energy lethal even to the most formidable cultivators, claimed countless lives and extinguished entire civilizations, leaving behind only remnants of a glorious past.
As the survivors grappled with their newfound mortality, the absence of cultivation severed their connection to the profound energies that once flowed through their veins. The once-revered cultivators were reduced to mere mortals, their former glory extinguished like dying embers. The martial legacies, vital to the cultivation arts, perished with many cultivators who fell in the wake of the cataclysmic war.
Amidst this bleak backdrop, a new threat emerged in the form of resurgent beasts. These creatures, once ordinary adversaries, had evolved into formidable foes, growing stronger and more cunning. They regarded the surviving human settlements as nothing more than sustenance, unleashing a wave of devastation that threatened to consume the remnants of civilization.
Yet, amid this bleak panorama, a beacon of hope emerged in the form of Li Wang. A prodigious mind with a vision that transcended the desolation, Li Wang unveiled a revolutionary technique. This technique allowed humans to absorb and harness the tainted energy that pervaded the universe, unleashing a new era of body cultivation. Li Wang's revelation birthed a cadre of warriors who, once feeble mortals, now stood as a bulwark against the enhanced beasts that threatened to overrun the tainted universe.
The rise of body cultivators brought a glimmer of hope, yet the war against the beasts persisted. The disparity in numbers was stark, with the beasts boasting dozens of behemoth experts capable of toppling mountains with a mere gesture. However, the humans, though fewer in number, possessed individuals of unparalleled strength. Each expert defied the odds, confronting multiple behemoth beasts simultaneously.
The delicate balance reached a tipping point, leading to a tenuous peace treaty between humans and beasts. This respite allowed for the diversification of cultivation paths. Some focused on honing innate talents, giving rise to bloodline cultivators with unique abilities. Others delved into the mysteries of the soul, becoming illusionists adept at soothing tormented minds in the face of the tainted energy's ravings.
Meanwhile, the flora of the tainted universe adapted to the energies, yielding natural treasures with extraordinary properties. Fruits that could elevate cultivation by years and lands rich in resources became coveted commodities. This newfound wealth fueled internal strife among humans, as friends turned against each other, and brothers clashed for supremacy in the pursuit of these rare treasures.
The struggle for resources escalated into a full-fledged conflict, birthing factions, sects, and empires that vied for dominance. Amidst this chaos, four major factions emerged as dominant players: the Church, the Assassins (Blood Hall), the Sects (Boundless), and the Empires. Their wars further diminished the overall strength of humanity, as the beasts seized the opportunity to strike again, claiming millions of mortal lives.
Outraged by this atrocity, the four major factions buried their differences and united against the common enemy, repelling the beasts and establishing a pact that restricted the movement of powerful beasts across the continents. The fragile peace that followed was shattered when the factions discovered the corpse of an ancient expert from the war of gods and devils.
This discovery reignited hostilities, sparking a second civil war that threatened to plunge the universe into chaos once more. Recognizing the impending peril, the factions convened and reached a consensus to divide the remains of the ancient expert among them. This agreement brought an end to the internal conflict but sowed the seeds of a new enigma — "The bane of all
cultivators from different universes."
Amidst the intricacies of factional strife and the looming threat of the enigmatic bane, tales unfolded that echoed through the corridors of time. Legends spoke of a lone wanderer, a nomad with no allegiance to any faction, who traversed the tainted lands in search of ancient wisdom. This wanderer, known only as Shadowblade, mastered a forgotten art of cultivation that bridged the realms of the living and the dead.
In distant corners of the universe, whispers circulated of an elusive sect, the Moonlit Sages, whose members were said to commune with celestial beings. These sages possessed insights into the mysteries of the tainted energy, wielding powers that transcended the limitations of mortal cultivation.
As stories intertwined with the fabric of reality, a fabled city emerged, floating in the celestial expanse. This ethereal metropolis, known as Lumina Celestialis, was said to be a haven for scholars and seekers of knowledge. Its libraries held tomes dating back to the era of gods and devils, containing secrets that could tip the scales in the ongoing struggle for survival.
The thousand-year saga of the tainted universe continued, where the choices of cultivators shaped destinies and the echoes of ancient wars resonated through the annals of time. The interplay of factions, the enigmatic bane, and the emergence of legendary figures painted a portrait of a universe teetering on the edge of chaos.
As all this happened, somewhere else in the tainted universe another life was being born a Tardigrades (water bear) a bacteria that managed to survive and now evolved in the tainted universe