Before the creation of the world, Chaos fell into an eerie calm. A golden portal hung in midair, radiating world-destroying energy, yet making no further moves. The surrounding Chaos Turbulence had ceased its fury, and the Spatial Rifts had stopped widening, as if the entire world were waiting for Pangu's Heaven Opening Axe to fall. Lin Yue huddled at the core of the Space Vitality Domain, clearly sensing the Law of Heaven Opening rapidly coalescing around Pangu. The embryonic Heaven Opening Axe was becoming increasingly distinct, its golden markings flowing like living things and radiating a heart-stopping pressure.
Just then, a green light flew out of Chaos and landed outside the golden Guardian Shield—it was Spirit Wood Daoist. He had clearly come to say goodbye, and he held a scroll made from tree bark: the insights into the Law of Life he had promised to give Lin Yue.
"Little one, the world creation is about to begin. I've come to give you one last gift." Spirit Wood Daoist's voice came through the Guardian Shield, tinged with warmth. "This contains the essence of my lifelong study of the Law of Life. It records the technique of the 'Vitality Cycle,' which can form a closed loop within your Law of Life. Even without vitality energy from the outside, you'll be able to sustain yourself. It'll be very useful amid the Chaos Turbulence of world creation."
Lin Yue hurriedly guided the Spatial Domain closer to the Guardian Shield and took the scroll. It felt warm to the touch, and the tree-bark patterns on its surface held a faint vitality. As soon as it touched the Spatial Domain, it merged with the domain's core of its own accord, resonating with his Law of Life. He felt the knowledge within the scroll pour into his mind like a tide. The principles, techniques, and uses of the Vitality Cycle appeared clearly before him. In simple terms, it combined his own vitality energy with the Law of Space to create a miniature "vitality space." Space Folding then allowed energy to circulate through it, eliminating the need for outside supplies.
"Thank you, Senior Spirit Wood! This gift is far too precious!" Lin Yue said excitedly. During world creation, the Chaos Turbulence would devour all energy, including vitality energy. The Vitality Cycle was exactly what he needed to solve that problem, allowing him to maintain his life and keep the domain running even amid the chaos.
Spirit Wood Daoist smiled and turned toward Pangu, bowing respectfully. "Lord Pangu, I'll take my leave now and inform the other Demon Gods to prepare and await world creation."
Pangu did not open his eyes, only giving a slight nod in reply. Seeing this, Spirit Wood Daoist did not linger. He waved to Lin Yue, turned into a streak of green light, and vanished into the depths of Chaos. Before leaving, he also left behind a wisp of pure vitality energy, which merged into Lin Yue's Spatial Domain. Its pale green glow immediately grew more vibrant, and the Vitality Cycle started twice as fast.
Lin Yue watched the direction Spirit Wood Daoist had disappeared in, his heart filled with gratitude. From guiding him during their first encounter, to giving him the Life Leaf, to sharing his insights into the Law of Life and the Vitality Cycle, Spirit Wood Daoist had always helped him quietly. Lin Yue would remember this kindness.
He returned to the domain's core and immediately began studying the Vitality Cycle. Following the scroll's instructions, he first gathered a miniature "vitality space" in his dantian, then folded it with the Law of Space so that it connected to his own vitality energy. At first, the energy circulating through it was faint and could only sustain his basic needs. But as he continued adjusting the angles of the Space Folding and the amount of vitality energy he fed into it, the cycle grew more and more efficient. At last, it became self-sustaining. Even without absorbing energy from outside, it could maintain the Spatial Domain and cover his own energy needs.
"It worked!" Lin Yue exclaimed, opening his eyes. He now had the Space Vitality Domain, the Chaos Little Light Orb, and the Vitality Cycle. With these three safeguards, his odds of surviving world creation had risen considerably. He looked toward Pangu and saw that his senior was watching him, a hint of approval in his eyes.
"Senior, I'm ready!" Lin Yue said firmly.
Pangu gave a slight nod, then slowly rose and walked to the golden portal. He reached out with his right hand and grasped the embryonic Heaven Opening Axe. At once, the axe burst with dazzling golden light, illuminating all of Chaos. Its energy resonated with that of the golden portal, and a pressure beyond imagination enveloped everything. Even space began to twist violently.
"World creation... is beginning!" Lin Yue's heart pounded. He drew both himself and Kong Yu entirely into the core of the Space Vitality Domain, activated the Vitality Cycle, and released every Chaos Little Light Orb, merging them into the domain as he prepared to withstand the impact of world creation. He knew that a cataclysm that would change the order of Chaos and create a new world was about to begin. Together with Senior Pangu, he would witness this historic moment—and fight with all he had to survive.
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