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The only way to break through this peak... is to become a God. A true creator.
In order to do so- you have to focus all of your power. The ability to create living things or landscapes isn't very difficult and isn't beyond your abilities, but to start from scratch requires leaving the "mere" cosmic realm to another place entirely is a difficult task- but you decide to undertake it. It takes many centuries of careful preparation and gathering of rare materials, resources, and training. You even train your dragon wife to make the flight with you, but you know that you will need to help her through whatever void you happen across.
In order to create and become a God- you head out across the vast distances of stars. Eventually, you manage to reach a dark place where no light reaches. You focus your energy into a single bright point, coalescing into a sun, until eventually its power mixes with yours, becoming a source of strength instead of draining it.
Nearby, you will the emptiness into shape. The massive planet appears as lava stone and dead soils- lit only by the star. The darkness of the sky opens up to reveal the stars and lights of other galaxies and planets- other worlds, no doubt created by other Gods. It is then you realize that the truth about your universe is that it is a living thing- each creation will eventually begat a being powerful enough to create a new universe- the true end point of cultivation. With that final realization, you have broken through the Cosmic Mind Immortal stage and you are now within the <span class="mu-i">Early True Creator God Stage</span>!
But while you stand here on a smoldering hunk of rock with your confused dragon wife at your side- you feel as though this would look a lot nicer with some plants, animals, running water, sky and clouds... yes. You could make a home here. As vast and beautiful as Zhonggou...
