A Chance Meeting with One of the Three Thousand Demon Gods: Spirit Wood Daoist, Seeking Guidance on the Law of Life

The Chaos trembled more and more violently as the world-creating moment drew near. Turbulence surged from Spatial Rifts like black dragons, tearing apart everything around them. Lin Yue huddled inside his Space Vitality Domain Cocoon, clearly feeling the energy impacts outside. With every tremor, the domain's pale green glow shuddered violently, and only the support of his Life Origin kept it barely stable. Kong Yu hid in his arms, wings drawn tightly in, clearly enduring immense pressure too.

Just then, a faint green light burst out of the Chaos Turbulence and staggered toward the valley. Lin Yue extended his Spatial Perception and saw an old man leaning on a wooden staff, moss growing all over him, while several black-misted Chaos Vines wrapped around him. The old man's aura was weak; he had clearly been injured by the Law of Demonic Path. It was Spirit Wood Daoist, one of the Three Thousand Demon Gods he had met before.

"Senior Spirit Wood!" Lin Yue's heart tightened. Though he knew acting now might expose him, he simply couldn't stand by and watch the Chaos Vines devour the man who had once saved his life. Gritting his teeth, he slowly moved the Space Vitality Domain Cocoon closer to the old man and formed five Space Blades infused with vitality, slashing at the roots of the Chaos Vines.

The Space Blades struck their targets with precision. The pale green vitality instantly dispelled the Chaos Vines' black mist, and the vines lost their vigor and slowly released Spirit Wood Daoist. The old man seized the chance to break free, then slumped to the ground, leaning on his staff and gasping for breath. He looked toward Lin Yue, his eyes full of gratitude. "Young one, you've saved me again."

"You're too kind, Senior. You helped me before, too." Lin Yue brought the domain cocoon closer, carefully avoiding the surrounding Chaos Turbulence. "How did the Chaos Vines ensnare you? And how did you get so badly hurt?"

Spirit Wood Daoist sighed and wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth. "That was Luohu's doing. To stop Pangu from creating the world, he used the Law of Demonic Path to corrupt countless Chaos Creatures. These Chaos Vines are among the things he corrupted, and they specifically target Demon Gods like us who control the Law of Life. I spent the whole way evading them, but they caught me in the end."

Lin Yue's heart sank. He hadn't expected Luohu to resort to such despicable methods to prevent the world's creation. Seeing Spirit Wood Daoist's pallid face, Lin Yue remembered the Life Leaf the old man had given him before. He hurriedly took a Spiritual Root Fragment containing vitality from his storage space and offered it to him. "Senior, this is a Spiritual Root Fragment from the Enlightenment Tea Tree. It can quickly heal your injuries. Please use it."

Spirit Wood Daoist accepted the fragment, surprise flashing in his eyes. "A fragment from the Enlightenment Tea Tree? That's a rare treasure. You're willing to give it to me?"

"You saved my life, Senior. This is nothing," Lin Yue said with a smile.

Spirit Wood Daoist didn't refuse. He pressed the fragment against his lower abdomen and began absorbing its vitality. Pale green energy flowed through his meridians, and the black mist around him faded at a visible rate. His complexion gradually regained its color. Half an hour later, he had recovered enough strength to stand. He cupped his hands toward Lin Yue. "Words can't express my gratitude. If you ever need anything, come to me."

He paused as if remembering something, then took a scroll made of tree bark from inside his robe and handed it to Lin Yue. "These are my lifetime insights into the Law of Life. They describe the technique of 'Symbiotic Vitality,' which can make your Space Domain resonate with nearby living beings, greatly improving its defenses and ability to heal itself. The creation of the world is near. Perhaps this will help you."

Lin Yue accepted the scroll, filled with gratitude. "Thank you, Senior! I'll study it carefully."

Spirit Wood Daoist smiled and looked toward Pangu, awe in his eyes. "Lord Pangu is about to create the world. This is both the Chaos's great opportunity and its calamity. Since you're staying by his side, be extra careful. The energy impact of the world's creation will be beyond imagination. Even with a domain protecting you, don't let your guard down."

Lin Yue nodded firmly. "I understand, Senior!"

Spirit Wood Daoist didn't stay. He still had to inform the other Demon Gods to prepare for the world's creation, so he turned into a streak of green light and vanished into the Chaos. Watching the direction in which the Daoist had disappeared, Lin Yue tightened his grip on the insights into the Law of Life. He felt better prepared for the coming creation of the world.

He returned to the valley and unrolled the scroll. It recorded the essence of the Law of Life in ancient Chaos script. The core of Symbiotic Vitality was: "Use the domain as a medium to connect the vitality of all nearby living beings, forming a vast 'Life Network.' The more living beings in the network, the stronger the domain."

"This is practically tailor-made for my Space Vitality Domain!" Lin Yue was thrilled and immediately began studying it. He tried using his Space Domain to connect with the moss in the valley, the microorganisms in the puddles, and even Kong Yu's vitality. Sure enough, the domain's pale green glow instantly grew richer. Its defensive strength increased by fifty percent, and its healing speed doubled!

"Wonderful!" Lin Yue cried out. With the technique of Symbiotic Vitality, his Space Vitality Domain could play a much greater role during the creation of the world, and his chances of survival had greatly improved.

Just then, Pangu's voice rang out. "Good. You've begun to grasp the Law of Life. The impact of the world's creation is imminent. Enter the Guardian Shield I've set up; your domain isn't strong enough to withstand it yet."

Lin Yue looked up. Pangu stood before him, a golden Guardian Shield already spread around him, more than ten times sturdier than the glow that had protected the valley earlier. Lin Yue hurriedly guided the Space Vitality Domain Cocoon into the shield. At once, he felt warm energy envelop his whole body, and most of the pressure vanished.

"Thank you, Senior!" Lin Yue said gratefully.

Pangu gave a slight nod and turned his gaze back toward the depths of the Chaos. The prototype of the Heaven Opening Axe was becoming clearer and clearer. A world-shattering act of creation was about to begin.