Days turned into weeks, and the roars outside the cave became more frequent. Sometimes, Lin Yue could even see strange lights flashing in the distant Chaos currents, clearly indicating powerful energy clashes.
Although Lin Yue was cultivating peacefully, he was filled with curiosity about the Demon Gods gathering in the center of the Chaos. He wanted to know what the legendary Demon Gods looked like, what they would discuss when they met, and what kind of treasure this so-called Chaos Core was.
Finally, one day, unable to contain his curiosity, he approached Pangu and cautiously suggested, "Senior, should we go take a look near the center of the Chaos? Just from a distance, without getting close, there shouldn't be any danger, right?"
Pangu, who had been meditating with his eyes closed, slowly opened them upon hearing Lin Yue. His gaze fell upon Lin Yue with a hint of imperceptible seriousness. "You want to go?"
Lin Yue felt a little guilty under his gaze and scratched his head. "I'm just a little curious. I want to see what it's like when the Demon Gods gather, and I also want to understand the situation with the Chaos Core..."
"Nonsense," Pangu's voice deepened slightly, carrying a rare sternness. "A gathering of Demon Gods, what a perilous place that is! Let alone getting close, even watching from a thousand miles away could expose you to the aftershocks. With your current strength, going there would be suicide."
Lin Yue blushed at his words, and the curiosity in his heart was instantly extinguished by more than half. He knew Pangu wasn't trying to scare him; the power of the Demon Gods was far beyond his imagination, and even a stray ripple could shatter him into pieces.
"But..." he was still somewhat unwilling. "I just want to take a look. It shouldn't be that coincidental, right?"
"In the Chaos, the last thing that's lacking is 'coincidence'," Pangu's tone remained serious. "Once discovered by a Demon God, or caught in their conflict, no one can save you."
He paused and continued, "The most important thing for you now is to improve your strength, not to join in that pointless commotion. It won't be too late to understand when you have the power to protect yourself. But not now."
Lin Yue fell silent. He knew Pangu was right; he had been too impulsive, his mind clouded by curiosity. In the face of an absolute power gap, any wishful thinking was foolish.
"I know I was wrong, Senior," Lin Yue lowered his head and sincerely admitted his mistake. "I shouldn't have been impulsive and wanted to take a risk."
Seeing that he recognized his mistake, Pangu's tone softened slightly. "It's good that you know you were wrong. Remember, the most important thing for survival in the Chaos is to recognize your own strength and know what you can and cannot do. Curiosity is fine, but it cannot override your life."
"Yes, I'll remember," Lin Yue nodded heavily.
He completely abandoned the idea of going to watch the spectacle and secretly felt fortunate that Senior Pangu had stopped him in time. Otherwise, if he had impulsively rushed over, the consequences would have been unimaginable.
Looks like I really need to focus on improving my strength, Lin Yue thought to himself. He realized his previous idea was too naive. He thought that breaking through to Mid-stage High-level Chaos had given him some ability to protect himself, but he had forgotten that in front of the Demon Gods, his strength was insignificant.
"I must quickly push for Late-stage High-level Chaos, or even higher realms," Lin Yue clenched his fists, a flicker of determination in his eyes.
In the following days, Lin Yue poured all his energy into cultivation, working even harder than before. He no longer thought about the external conflicts or the gathering of the Demon Gods, focusing solely on improving his strength.
He utilized the energy from the Innate Spirit Spring and the stored Chaos Energy blocks, absorbing energy frantically. The deep golden vortex in his dantian spun faster and faster, bringing him closer to Late-stage High-level Chaos.
At the same time, he didn't forget to refine his combat techniques, integrating the Chaos Little Light Orb more closely with his movement and defense, striving for a seamless combination of offense and defense in battle.
Pangu watched Lin Yue's transformation, a hint of relief flashing in his eyes. He knew that this scolding had not been in vain; Lin Yue had finally understood what he should be doing right now.
The world outside the cave remained chaotic, and the battles of the Demon Gods intensified. However, within the cave, Lin Yue found his own path of cultivation amidst the turmoil, steadily moving forward.
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