The Humanity Sanctum was the core training institution under the jurisdiction of the Sacred Flame Hall, renowned as the Cosmic Radiance Cradle. As for the Sacred Flame Hall itself, it was jointly authorized and established by Supreme Primordial and Supreme Primeval. The hall was located in the Primordial World—a world deliberately preserved when Primeval attained the Supreme Realm, designated for the daily cultivation of the Hall's practitioners. Unlike the Heavenly Prison World, which spanned a mere hundred thousand miles, the Primordial World was an immense continent, said to span a hundred trillion miles. Additionally, unlike the Astral World with its inner and core layers, the Primordial World had no such divisions. For those below the rank of Sacred Monarch, traversing this vast continent could only be done through flight. Yet, even a Solar Flare-level cultivator, who was capable of light-speed travel, would take an entire stellar month to cross such distances. Moreover, when cultivators travelled at light speed, the energy waves they released grew overwhelmingly strong. In the Humanity Sanctum, where simulated Eternal Oblivion Forces exist, sustaining such speed for even a brief moment could crush a cultivator utterly. At this moment, Liang Qiu led Li Pin through a scene resembling an Astral Gate traversal. As they crossed space, he continued his explanation. "The selection process for the Eternal Ascent of Humanity Initiative has always followed two paths—one through regional recommendations and the other through direct selection by the Humanity Sanctum. "Because of this, the program enforces an elimination system. Those who fail to make progress over an extended period are removed from the initiative and reassigned as regular members of the Sanctum." Liang Qiu smiled. "Of course, I don't think this will be an issue for you, Prodigy Li." The Humanity Sanctum served as the operational hub for the Eternal Ascent of Humanity Initiative. However, that didn't mean the entire institution revolved around this program. The Sanctum itself was a training institution within the Sacred Flame Hall, open to descendants of its members who demonstrated exceptional talent. Those who excelled could then qualify for the Eternal Ascent of Humanity Initiative, becoming reserved candidates for the Cosmic Radiance Realm. If the Sacred Flame Hall were likened to a sect, then ordinary descendants were akin to outer disciples. Those who passed the tests to enter the Humanity Sanctum would be inner disciples, and those selected for the Eternal Ascent of Humanity Initiative were the true disciples. The only difference was that the Sacred Flame Hall imposed no obligations on the Cosmic Radiance candidates of the initiative. Much like prestigious universities, as long as a person’s grades were good enough, they could enroll. Upon graduation, whether they stayed or left was entirely up to them. Liang Qiu explained, "Primordial World is the most critical part of the Sacred Flame Hall. The Humanity Sanctum resides within it, but it does not encompass the entire world. Since Primordial World simulates the Astral World, powerful beings occasionally come here to test battle techniques and secret arts that are inconvenient to conduct in the Astral World. "During such times, if a member of the Humanity Sanctum demonstrates exceptional talent, they may catch the attention of one of these powerhouses and be taken in as a disciple." Liang Qiu chuckled. "Not everyone in the Humanity Sanctum gets noticed by these figures. But as members of the Eternal Ascent of Humanity Initiative, you are already the most outstanding Cosmic Radiance candidates. All eyes are upon you. Just prove your worth, and a Cosmic Radiance master's tutelage—" He stopped short, his gaze snapping reflexively to Li Pin. This so-called Prodigy Li has recently made quite a name for himself in the Humanity Sanctum. Even among wider human circles, whispers of his name has begun circulating. A Highlord has personally acknowledged him! As long as he can successfully condense his True Spirit, he will immediately ascend to the rank of a Cosmic Tyrant! Either achievement alone is enough to make him the focal point of the entire Sanctum upon arrival. Apprenticed a Cosmic Radiance master? If he so desired, there would be no shortage of Sacred Monarchs, or even Divine Emperors, eager to take him as their disciple. After all, a Highlord rejecting him was merely due to their lofty standards. The Supreme's refusal stemmed from the fact that Supremes generally had no need to take disciples or cultivate successors. But for Cosmic Tyrants, Sacred Monarchs, Heavenly Emperors, and even Divine Emperors, it was a different story entirely. A disciple with the potential to reach at least the Cosmic Tyrant level was a gem. Whether it was exploring perilous domains, battling on alien warfronts, or guarding the Abyssal Rift, such a disciple would be an invaluable asset. Compared to finding and adapting to an unfamiliar ally later, wouldn't a disciple personally nurtured from the ground up be far more reliable? Li Pin had nothing to worry about when it came to finding a master. The only question was how remarkably he would distinguish himself and what level of Supreme being might step forward to take him as a disciple. As the two conversed, the surrounding space suddenly shifted, carrying a faint, oppressive weight. "Be careful," Liang Qiu warned. "You'll soon feel the presence of Eternal Oblivion Forces. Though these are merely simulations, for those of us who haven't yet condensed our True Spirit, they are indistinguishable from the real thing." He paused for a moment before continuing, "Of course, if you wish to use the Eternal Oblivion Forces to refine your Perfect Realm further, you may attempt to actively draw them in. Whenever the burden grows too heavy, you can reset it at the Eternal Oblivion Court." As the space around him gradually stabilized, the streaking lights of the Astral Gate traversal faded. When his vision finally cleared, he found himself standing on a luminous platform that resembled an altar. Dozens, perhaps even hundreds, of similar platforms surrounded him. Just as he took in his surroundings, an inexplicable sensation enveloped him. To Li Pin, this force felt like denser oxygen, or, perhaps, a more substantial form of gravity. It permeated every aspect of a cultivator's existence—matter, energy, spirit, and even the inner spirit. Though its influence on the inner spirit was subtler, that didn't mean it was nonexistent. Its effects simply manifested through the matter, energy, and spirit. Just as a person watching violent imagery might logically know it's fabricated, they would still feel disturbed on a psychological level. "So this is the power of Eternal Oblivion?" Li Pin murmured. Liang Qiu wasn't surprised. "You sensed it?" According to the information they had, Li Pin had long since achieved Perfect Realm. The only issue was the degree of combat power he could perfectly control—currently hovering around one million units. It would still take considerable time for him to refine it to the ten-million-unit mastery of a Solar Flare, let alone the billion-unit threshold of a Cosmic Radiance. However, with the cultivation resources the Eternal Ascent of Humanity provided, coupled with his own extraordinary talent, Li Pin’s cultivation would skyrocket. The attendants tasked with supporting these prodigies in their daily lives estimated that—at best—it would take him mere decades or centuries. At the worst, it would take him no more than ten thousand years. During this time, he could simultaneously progress in condensing his True Spirit while refining his mastery of the Perfect Realm. After all, the two shared many fundamental similarities. "I sensed it..." Li Pin said. "It's like an invisible shackle—unseen, untouchable, yet undeniably real. It binds us, confining us to the most basic level of existence." "A shackle, indeed." Liang Qiu nodded. "The Eternal Oblivion Force is omnipresent, as though it's woven into the very fabric of the Astral World. Every word, every breath, every movement disturbs it, only in varying degrees. And one more thing, never try to tear through these shackles. The harder you struggle, the tighter their restraint becomes." He added, "From now on, regardless of whether you fly or fight, you must ensure that the power you exert does not shatter this shackle. Every time you break it, the Eternal Oblivion's restraint will intensify, forcing you to use even greater power just to maintain basic movement." With absolute control over his own strength, he began testing cautiously. Before long, he had already mastered the method of flight without causing any disturbance to the Eternal Oblivion's shackles. "Impressive adaptability," Liang Qiu praised. "Now, let's head to the Hall for your official registration and arrange your residence." He paused slightly before adding, "By the way, your outstanding performance in the Heavenly Prison World has earned unanimous recognition from several Humanity Sanctum's Hall Masters. Your clearance level has been elevated to that of a Sacred Child. The Sanctum will assign a team to ensure your safety, though you're also free to form your own personal guard." Having adjusted to the flight, the two soon arrived at a palace just a few dozen kilometers from the plaza. Inside, Vice Hall Master Yuan Guang and several high-ranking officials of the Humanity Sanctum were already waiting. Numerous staff members stole curious glances at Li Pin as he followed Liang Qiu in, their eyes filled with intrigue. Murmurs spread through the crowd. "So that's Li Pin? The one who supposedly cultivated the Primordial Supreme Technique to nearly the fourth level in just ten years?" "I almost feel bad that he narrowly missed the chance to become a Highlord's disciple... but then again, who am I to pity someone like him?" "The Heavenly Prison World is an extreme environment. Excelling there proves his talent, but whether he truly qualifies as a supreme prodigy will depend on his growth in the Sanctum." "Honestly, I'm looking forward to it. I wonder if he can break the records set by Liu Tianyuan, Xuan Chengming, and Yu Qiudao." "Li Pin," Vice Hall Master Yuan Guang, a Tyrant-level powerhouse himself, stepped forward with a smile. "We've heard much about you. It's a pleasure to finally meet you in person. The Humanity Sanctum welcomes you—may your time here bring great growth." Li Pin gave a slight nod. "I, too, look forward to life in the Sanctum." "Come, let me assist with your registration." Yuan Guang took over Liang Qiu's task and swiftly handled the procedures. Once the registration was nearly complete, he smiled and said, "When word got out that you were coming to the Sanctum, many of our younger members requested immediate notification. They're eager to witness the prodigy who made waves in the Heavenly Prison World." He paused slightly before asking, "Shall I send the announcement? The choice is yours." "No need to hesitate," Li Pin smiled faintly. "Send it."