Creating a Universe: Starting with a Mortal and a Cleaver

His kind mother stroked her son's head and said, "Son, you'll be sixteen billion years old soon. You're about to come of age, and then you'll be able to create your own universe. Aren't you excited?"

The son was ecstatic. For the past sixteen billion years, he had only been able to help out. Now he could finally create his own universe, and he danced with excitement.

His father, standing nearby, rolled his eyes. "But first, I still have to put you through a test. Only after you pass will you be allowed to create your own universe."

The son said excitedly, "All right, I agree."

His father pointed to a cultivation universe. "I want you to live in this universe and use your own methods to maintain its balance..."

The son said, "Piece of cake..."

His father said, "Don't get too excited. Before that, I'll seal your divine power of creation. You'll start out as an ordinary mortal, and the only weapon you can bring is a kitchen knife. For every mission you complete, the divine power of one dimension will be unsealed, until you complete..."

This novel and its characters are entirely fictional. Any resemblance to real people or events is purely coincidental. Please do not imitate.