The instant the golden light of the Heaven Opening Axe pierced the chaos, Lin Yue's Space Vitality Domain shuddered violently. He could clearly feel an unimaginably powerful shockwave spreading from the golden portal. The Chaos Qi along its path was torn into nothingness, and even space crumpled like a sheet of paper. Fortunately, Pangu's golden Guardian Shield and the Glimmering Barrier took the brunt of the impact, weakening it considerably. After the Spatial Domain absorbed the remaining force, it had lost the power to cause any real damage by the time it reached the domain's core.
Holding the Heaven Opening Axe, Pangu did not strike at once. Instead, he turned to look toward Lin Yue. His gaze pierced the domain's barrier and fell on Lin Yue, who was gritting his teeth and forming hand seals to stabilize the domain. The silvery-white vortex in his dantian wavered slightly under the impact, but the Vitality Cycle remained stable. He could even actively direct the Chaos Little Light Orbs to mend the domain's tiny cracks.
Decent comprehension, Pangu silently appraised him. He had originally thought Lin Yue would need his help several times to withstand the shock of the early stages of World Creation. He hadn't expected the junior not only to master the Vitality Cycle so quickly, but also to combine the Spatial Domain and the Chaos Little Light Orbs so deftly into a complete defensive system. Most impressive was how Lin Yue had remained calm at the height of the impact, adjusting the domain's energy distribution with a clear head. Such composure in the face of danger was exceedingly rare among Chaos Creatures.
Pangu's gaze settled on the Law Triangle in Lin Yue's dantian. The three laws—Space, Life, and Heaven Opening—had yet to blend smoothly, but they had already formed a stable pattern. The Law of Heaven Opening in particular had actually shielded the other two laws during the impact, showing that Lin Yue understood it far better than Pangu had expected.
Perhaps... he really can survive World Creation. The thought flashed through Pangu's mind. Without further hesitation, he turned to face the golden portal, gripped the Heaven Opening Axe in both hands, and slowly raised it. The golden light of the axe merged completely with the portal's energy, forming a golden pillar that pierced through the chaos. The surrounding Spatial Rifts began to heal, and the Chaos Qi fell into order.
Rumble!
At last, the Heaven Opening Axe struck its first blow. There was no earth-shattering boom, only the quiet of "order being reshaped." The golden portal split in two, and the Clear and Turbid Qi separated like the rising and falling tide. The clear qi rose, forming the rudiments of "heaven," while the Turbid Energy sank, gathering into the foundations of "earth." The shockwave spread again, ten times stronger than before. Pangu's golden Guardian Shield buckled violently, and fine cracks appeared in the Glimmering Barrier.
Lin Yue's Spatial Domain was instantly compressed to its smallest size, its pale-green glow nearly extinguished. He gritted his teeth and pushed the Vitality Cycle to its limit, releasing every Chaos Little Light Orb at the same time. They formed a "barrier of light" outside the domain, barely holding back the shockwave. Kong Yu also released his own spatial energy to help stabilize the domain. The man and beast worked together with remarkable coordination.
Hang in there! Lin Yue encouraged himself. He could feel that the Heaven Opening Axe's first blow was only the beginning. Even more violent impacts awaited him, and he had to hold on.
Pangu seemed to notice Lin Yue's plight. He gently pressed his left hand against the Guardian Shield, and a wisp of the Law of Heaven Opening flowed into it. The shield's golden light instantly grew richer, weakening the impact once more. Lin Yue seized the opportunity to adjust the domain and repair its cracks, bringing the fusion of the Law of Space and the Law of Life to a new level. The domain's pale-green glow brightened again, becoming even sturdier than before.
"Thank you, Senior Pangu!" Lin Yue was grateful, and his resolve to hold on only grew stronger. He knew that as long as he stayed by Senior Pangu's side and refused to give up, he would witness the birth of a new heaven and earth.
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