After being startled by the Zhenyue Ancient Beast, Lin Yue put his curiosity aside and stayed by Pangu's side to cultivate. Following Great Immortal Yang Mei's advice, he took out the Space Leaf and tried to comprehend the Law of Space within it. The leaf felt cool in his hand, its surface covered in fine patterns that looked like naturally formed runes. A gentle touch was enough to make him feel a faint trace of spatial energy flow through his fingertip and into his body, resonating with the Chaos Vortex in his dantian.
"How am I supposed to comprehend the Law of Space...?" Lin Yue furrowed his brow and tried to blend the spatial energy into the vortex, but the two energies simply wouldn't merge. The spatial energy was like a wild, untamed horse, careening through his meridians and nearly disrupting his cultivation. He sighed. It seemed that mastering the Law of Space would take more time and opportunity.
Just then, Pangu suddenly opened his eyes and glanced at the Space Leaf in Lin Yue's hand. "Use Chaos Qi as a guide. Follow the patterns of the law."
Lin Yue paused, then immediately understood. Following Pangu's advice, he guided the Chaos Qi in his dantian's vortex toward the Space Leaf, while using his mind to sense the patterns on it. Sure enough, when the Chaos Qi touched the leaf, its patterns suddenly lit up with a pale green glow, clearly revealing the flow of the spatial energy. Lin Yue guided the energy along that path. This time, it stopped careening about and instead docilely followed the Chaos Qi, slowly flowing into the vortex in his dantian.
"I did it!" Lin Yue was thrilled and hurried to guide the energy faster. As the spatial energy flowed in, the vortex in his dantian gradually shifted from pale gold to pale green, and the space around him seemed to warp. He could faintly "see" the Space Nodes within ten zhang. If he wished, he could even teleport a short distance—though for now he could only move one zhang, and it consumed most of his Chaos Qi. Still, it had given him a glimpse of the wonders of the Law of Space.
Excited, he looked toward Pangu, eager to share his success, only to find that Senior Pangu had closed his eyes again, as if that bit of guidance had been nothing more than an offhand gesture. Lin Yue smiled and didn't disturb him, simply feeling grateful in silence. Although Senior Pangu was a man of few words, he always offered crucial advice when Lin Yue needed it most. Having such a powerful backer by his side was truly fortunate.
Over the next few days, Lin Yue worked to comprehend the Law of Space while absorbing Chaos Qi Condensation to improve his cultivation. With Pangu protecting him, his progress was exceptionally smooth. The vortex in his dantian grew ever denser, his Spatial Perception expanded to fifteen zhang, and he could teleport as far as three zhang. He could even form a simple Space Barrier to withstand attacks from low-level Chaos Fierce Beasts.
One morning, just after Lin Yue finished cultivating, he saw Pangu emerge from meditation with a fragment glowing green in his hand. The fragment was about the size of a thumb, its surface covered in tiny veins like a leaf in miniature. It radiated a rich vitality, utterly unlike the Chaos Qi Condensation he had encountered before.
"Senior, what is this?" Lin Yue asked curiously as he stepped closer.
Pangu handed him the fragment. "A Spiritual Root Fragment, left behind by the Enlightenment Tea Tree."
"The Enlightenment Tea Tree?" Lin Yue's heart stirred. He had heard the name in myths back on Earth. Supposedly, the tree's leaves could help people improve their comprehension, and it was a rare Innate Spiritual Root. He carefully accepted the fragment. The moment his fingertip touched it, a warm vitality flowed along his meridians into his dantian. The Chaos Qi, which had been somewhat restless from his cultivation, immediately settled, and even the flow of spatial energy became more stable.
"This fragment can nourish the laws!" Lin Yue was delighted. He could feel that its vitality was not only healing his meridians but also subtly improving his affinity for the Law of Space. The spatial energy that had once been difficult to control now flowed wherever he wished.
He tried channeling the fragment's vitality into the Space Leaf. The leaf, which had been dim, immediately glowed green, and its depleted energy of the law began to recover. Lin Yue was both surprised and delighted. He was about to thank Pangu, but the other had already closed his eyes again, clearly unwilling to discuss it.
Lin Yue tucked the Spiritual Root Fragment close to his body, his gratitude toward Pangu deepening. From the Chaos Qi Condensation to the Space Leaf and now the Spiritual Root Fragment, Senior Pangu had always provided help when he needed it most, never asking for anything in return. Lin Yue resolved to improve his strength as quickly as possible. If he ever got the chance, he would repay Senior Pangu's kindness.
Just then, a familiar green glow appeared in the depths of Chaos, followed by Great Immortal Yang Mei's voice. "Little fellow, come out and have a chat?"
Lin Yue paused, quickly put away the Spiritual Root Fragment, and stepped outside Pangu's protective range. Great Immortal Yang Mei stood not far away. Snowball, in his arms, spotted Lin Yue and excitedly waved a paw.
"Great Immortal, what brings you here?" Lin Yue cupped his hands in greeting.
Great Immortal Yang Mei smiled, his gaze settling on Lin Yue as a hint of surprise flickered in his eyes. "It's only been a few days, yet your cultivation has improved so quickly. Looks like that fellow Pangu has given you plenty of good things." He paused, then continued, "I came to tell you that things have been unsettled near the Chaos Core lately. The Three Thousand Demon Gods seem to be gathering, so you'd better stay away."
Lin Yue's heart tightened. "The Demon Gods are gathering? Is something about to happen?"
Great Immortal Yang Mei sighed. "What else? They're fighting over the Chaos Core. But don't worry too much. With Pangu here, no one will dare provoke you lightly." He glanced toward Pangu and lowered his voice. "Remember, no matter what happens, don't leave Pangu's side. His strength is far greater than you imagine."
With that, Great Immortal Yang Mei disappeared again in a flash of green light, Snowball in his arms. Lin Yue stood where he was, watching the faint light from the Spiritual Root Fragment. He was even more curious about Pangu's identity, and a little more wary of the gathering Demon Gods on the horizon.
He returned to Pangu's side and told him everything Great Immortal Yang Mei had said. Pangu kept his eyes closed and merely nodded, as if he had already known. Lin Yue didn't ask anything more. He simply sat down in silence and continued to comprehend the Law of Space. He knew that, amid the coming turmoil, strength was the only reliable safeguard.
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