Returning to Pangu's Side, Sharing the Benefits of Spirit Herbs

In the days that followed, Lin Yue dedicated almost all his time to cultivation.

Every morning, he would meditate beside the Innate Spirit Spring, absorbing the pure energy within the water. During the day, he practiced using the Chaos Little Light Orb near the cave, attempting to condense multiple orbs simultaneously or change their trajectories. At night, he returned to Pangu's side to sort through his cultivation insights from the day and solidify his own realm.

During this period, he recounted to Pangu, in detail, his experiences competing for spirit herbs with Su Qingyan, their joint battle against fierce beasts, and their agreed-upon spar. He specifically mentioned the efficacy of the Three-Leaf Golden Ganoderma: "Senior, that innate spirit herb truly lives up to its reputation. Although only a remnant leaf was left, refining it not only accelerated my cultivation but also nourished my foundation. The vortex in my dantian is much more solid now."

As he spoke, he took out the last remaining small half-leaf from his storage bag and offered it to Pangu. "There's still a bit left. Senior, please refine it. It might be beneficial for you too."

Pangu slowly opened his eyes, glanced at the remnant leaf, then at Lin Yue, and shook his head, gesturing with his eyes for Lin Yue to keep it for himself. His aura remained unfathomably deep, as if the spirit herb was merely ordinary grass in his eyes.

Lin Yue didn't insist and put the remnant leaf away. He knew that Senior Pangu's realm far surpassed his own, and perhaps he truly had no use for the spirit herb remnant.

Pangu's gaze lingered on Lin Yue for a moment, as if assessing his growth during this period. After a while, he spoke slowly, his voice deep and resonant, "In the battles, while you were sometimes impatient, you were able to assess the situation, understood how to borrow strength, and knew the importance of cooperation. Not bad."

This was the first time Pangu had explicitly praised Lin Yue. Lin Yue rejoiced inwardly and quickly replied, "It's all thanks to your excellent guidance, Senior."

Pangu waved his hand, not taking the bait, and instead extended a fingertip, lightly drawing on the ground. A faint golden light flashed, and a simple trajectory map appeared on the ground. The map depicted a fierce beast resembling a giant bear and the silhouettes of two small figures. One was attacking the beast's head with fire, while the other circled around to attack its legs.

It was a depiction of him and Su Qingyan fighting the Chaos Giant Bear together.

Subsequently, Pangu's fingertip moved again, adding a few strokes to the trajectory map. He marked the beast's attack routes in red and drew arrows at the positions of the two small figures, pointing to the gaps in the beast's attacks.

Lin Yue stared at the trajectory map on the ground, growing more astonished the more he looked. With just a few strokes, Pangu had accurately pinpointed the flaws in their battle – for instance, the moment the giant bear's chest was exposed after each claw swipe, or how its hind leg wound became more apparent when it turned due to exertion. These were details he hadn't noticed at the time.

"Avoid the sharp edge, attack its weakness," Pangu's voice echoed beside him. "Creatures in Chaos, whether strong or weak, all have flaws. The skilled fighter doesn't rely on sheer strength but on recognizing flaws and seizing opportunities."

Lin Yue was enlightened. He finally understood why Pangu had drawn this trajectory map. It wasn't just a review of their previous battle, but a lesson in combat strategy – how to find an enemy's weakness in a rapidly changing situation, and how to utilize the environment and timing to achieve the greatest results with the least cost.

"Thank you for your guidance, Senior!" Lin Yue stood up and bowed, his respect for Pangu deepening. Previously, he had only focused on diligently cultivating and increasing his energy, neglecting the importance of combat techniques. Now, he realized that techniques were sometimes more crucial than strength.

Pangu nodded slightly, withdrew his fingertip, and the trajectory map on the ground vanished. He closed his eyes again, as if nothing had happened.

Lin Yue, however, could no longer contain his excitement. He walked outside the cave and, following Pangu's guidance, began to simulate combat scenarios with fierce beasts. He imagined the giant bear's attack routes, attempted to predict its weaknesses in his mind, and then attacked with the Chaos Little Light Orb.

He repeated this process again and again until the sun began to set. Though exhausted, he felt immensely rewarded. His understanding of combat had ascended to a new level.

"The spar three months from now, I might not lose," Lin Yue gazed at the distant Chaos currents, his eyes filled with confidence. He knew that with Senior Pangu's guidance and his own efforts, he would undoubtedly become stronger in three months.

By the time he returned to the cave, it was dark. Seeing Pangu still seated on the rock, Lin Yue tiptoed to his side, sat down cross-legged, and began to sort through his insights from the day.

Moonlight streamed through the gaps in the cave ceiling, illuminating their figures. One was as steady as an ancient mountain, the other as vibrant as the rising sun. In the perilous Chaos, they formed a tranquil and harmonious picture.

Lin Yue knew that his growth today was inseparable from Pangu's guidance and protection. He secretly resolved to improve his strength as quickly as possible, so that one day, like Senior Pangu, he could become someone capable of protecting others.