As Lin Yue studied the Space Jade Slip, the crimson-gold vortex in his dantian and the Law Triangle kept spinning at high speed. Constructing a Spatial Domain was far more complicated than he had imagined. It required not only vast amounts of spatial energy but also precise control over the arrangement of the law patterns. Even the slightest deviation could cause the domain to collapse. Following the jade slip's instructions, he first condensed a spatial pattern before him, then slowly nourished it with Chaos Qi until it gradually stabilized. The process was tedious, yet filled him with anticipation.
One morning, as Lin Yue tried to integrate the thirty-sixth pattern into the nascent domain, he suddenly felt the vortex in his dantian tremble slightly. A moment later, a fragment glowing green drifted out of the chaos and landed before him. It was a Spiritual Root Fragment, larger than the previous one and radiating an even stronger aura of vitality. Clearly, Senior Pangu had sent it.
"Senior!" Lin Yue hurried to his feet and looked toward Pangu. The senior had finished meditating and was standing in the center of the valley. The golden light around him was even more concentrated than before, and the aura of the Law of Heaven Opening had grown stronger as well.
Pangu said nothing. He simply pointed at the Spiritual Root Fragment, then at the nascent Spatial Domain before Lin Yue. Lin Yue understood at once: the senior wanted him to use the Vitality Law within the fragment to perfect his Spatial Domain. Though the Spatial Domain could control space, it lacked staying power. The Vitality Law could make up for that weakness and give the domain the ability to repair itself.
He quickly picked up the Spiritual Root Fragment and slowly merged it with the nascent Spatial Domain. The moment the fragment touched the domain, it released a surging wave of vitality, like spring rain nourishing the earth. The patterns, which had been somewhat unstable, immediately steadied, and the domain expanded by another ring. A faint green glow rose across its surface, filling it with life.
"How incredible!" Lin Yue exclaimed. He could feel that the Spatial Domain, now infused with the Vitality Law, was not only much more stable but could also absorb the surrounding Chaos Qi to replenish its energy. It could even condense a small Space Vitality Barrier within the domain, greatly improving its defensive power.
He tried expanding the domain, and a pale green Spatial Domain spanning fifty zhang instantly took shape. The Chaos Airflow within it parted on its own, and the fluctuations of the Law of Space were clearly visible. When he teleported within the domain, he moved twice as fast as before while using only half as much Chaos Qi. When he condensed a Space Blade, a trace of vitality energy clung to its edge, slowly repairing its own damage after it struck a target.
"Thank you, Senior!" Lin Yue thanked Pangu excitedly. Without the Spiritual Root Fragment the senior had sent, who knew how much longer it would have taken him to perfect his Spatial Domain?
Pangu nodded slightly, then walked to the entrance of the valley and gazed into the depths of chaos. A complicated look filled his eyes—he seemed both eager for World Creation and saddened by the Chaos Creatures. Lin Yue knew the senior was thinking about World Creation again, so he did not disturb him and continued to strengthen his Spatial Domain.
In the days that followed, Lin Yue devoted himself entirely to refining his Spatial Domain. Following the jade slip's methods, he continually optimized the law patterns within it and infused them with more vitality energy, improving its functions. It could not only control space and repair itself but also set "Space Traps" within the domain. If an enemy entered, they would be caught by the Law of Space and rendered unable to move.
During this time, Pangu occasionally brought him some Chaos Qi Condensation and Origin of Heaven Opening Fragments to help him grow stronger. Lin Yue did not disappoint the senior. His Spatial Domain expanded from fifty zhang to eighty, perfectly matching the range of his Spatial Perception. His control over the laws within the domain reached a new level, and he could even briefly distort the flow of time within it, slowing his enemies' movements.
One day, as Lin Yue practiced using Space Traps within the domain, he suddenly felt the valley's glow shudder violently. A moment later, a wave of black energy shot out of the chaos and struck the edge of the domain. It was imbued with a dense aura of Destruction—the Law of Demonic Path belonging to "Luohu," whom Great Immortal Yang Mei had mentioned before!
"Not good!" Lin Yue's heart tightened as he hurriedly reinforced the domain's defenses. The black energy collided violently with the edge of the domain but could not break through. Instead, the Vitality Law within the domain slowly purified it.
Just then, Pangu's voice rang out. "There's no need to panic. It's only Luohu testing us."
Lin Yue looked up. Pangu stood beside him, his golden light covering the entire valley. The black energy was instantly dispelled by the golden glow. A sinister laugh came from the distant chaos, then all fell quiet again.
"Senior, why is Luohu testing us?" Lin Yue asked, puzzled.
"He wants to know whether my strength has been damaged, and he also wants to see the potential of you, this 'outsider,'" Pangu replied calmly. He paused, then added, "The moment for World Creation is drawing nearer. Luohu won't give up easily. You must raise your Spatial Domain to perfection as soon as possible and be ready."
Lin Yue nodded firmly. "I understand, Senior!"
Looking at the Spiritual Root Fragment in his hand, Lin Yue suddenly had an idea: he could deeply fuse the fragment's Vitality Law with his Spatial Domain to create a "Space Vitality Domain" that could defend and attack while also nourishing himself and his companions. He immediately began experimenting. The fragment's vitality energy blended perfectly with the Spatial Domain, deepening its green glow. It could even condense a small Vitality Spring within the domain, rapidly restoring Chaos Qi and law energy.
"I did it!" Lin Yue cried excitedly. He knew he had gained another means of surviving World Creation.
Pangu watched, a hint of satisfaction in his eyes. He walked over to Lin Yue and handed him a golden Origin of Heaven Opening Crystal. "Absorb it. Prepare for battle."
Lin Yue accepted the crystal, his heart full of gratitude. He knew the day of World Creation was drawing closer. He had to seize every moment to grow stronger, so that he would not disappoint the senior and could survive this immense upheaval of creation.
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