Su Qingyan Comes Looking, Inviting Lin Yue to Explore the Chaos Secret Realm

The days of peace didn't last long. One morning, as Lin Yue was meditating beside Pangu, he suddenly felt a slight fluctuation in the defensive barrier.

His heart stirred, and he opened his eyes to see a red figure standing outside the barrier – it was Su Qingyan.

She seemed even stronger than the last time they met, her flame aura more refined. Her red robes billowed in the Chaos Qi, and her clear eyes gazed towards the cave, indicating she had come prepared.

"Lin Yue, come out!" Su Qingyan's voice cut through the barrier with a hint of penetration. "I have something important to discuss with you."

Lin Yue was a little surprised. He got up and walked to the inner side of the barrier. "How did you find this place? And your skill at breaking through barriers has improved." He could sense that Su Qingyan must have used some special method to temporarily interfere with the outer concealment array to reach the barrier, but she clearly couldn't breach the personal protection Pangu had set up, so she could only call out from outside.

Su Qingyan tilted her chin up, her tone carrying a hint of pride. "Finding you isn't that hard. As for this formation... it was just a small trick." Her tone shifted, and her expression turned serious. "I really have something important. Come out and talk."

Lin Yue glanced at the meditating Pangu. Seeing that the Senior had no objections, he manipulated his energy to open a gap and stepped out of the barrier.

As soon as he was steady, Su Qingyan stepped closer and lowered her voice. "I've discovered a Chaos Secret Realm. It has the aura of an Innate Spirit Treasure, and it might even contain Law Fragments."

"Chaos Secret Realm?" Lin Yue's heart pounded. He had heard Pangu mention that sometimes secret realms containing Origin Energy would appear in the Chaos. They held ancient treasures but were also extremely dangerous; a single mistake could lead to death.

"Are you sure?" Lin Yue pressed. "A place like a secret realm isn't something you can just enter."

"Of course, I'm sure." Su Qingyan took out a gray-white stone from her storage bag. The stone was covered in fine patterns, with a faint stream of light flashing across it. "This is a 'Boundary Marker Stone' I found at the entrance of the secret realm. It can sense the energy fluctuations of the secret realm. There's no mistake."

Lin Yue stared at the Boundary Marker Stone for a moment. He could indeed feel the strange energy contained within it, which was completely different from the Chaos Energy he knew – it was purer and more ancient.

"Then why are you looking for me?" Lin Yue was confused. "With your strength, can't you explore it yourself?"

"No," Su Qingyan shook her head decisively, flames dancing at her fingertips. "The entrance to that secret realm has an energy barrier. I tried, and it's very difficult to break through with my strength alone. Moreover, the aura inside is very complex, with faint roars of ferocious beasts. Going in alone is too risky."

She paused, her gaze on Lin Yue becoming scrutinizing. "Last time we fought the giant bear together, I saw that you're not only agile but also have a very precise control over energy. And the characteristics of Chaos Energy can counteract many of the sinister auras within secret realms. How about we team up? We'll split the treasures according to our contributions."

Lin Yue understood. Su Qingyan was looking for a reliable teammate. In the Chaos, there weren't many people you could trust to cooperate with. Although they had their rivalries, they had also gone through hardships together. They knew each other well, making them the most suitable choice at the moment.

"Innate Spirit Treasure and Law Fragments..." Lin Yue was tempted. He was currently stuck at the peak of the Mid-stage High-level Chaos. If he could obtain Law Fragments, perhaps he could use them to touch the Law level and break through to the late stage or even higher realms. As for Innate Spirit Treasures, they were items that could greatly enhance combat power.

However, he also had many concerns. "How dangerous is the secret realm? Are you sure we can handle it? Also, the Chaos has just experienced the gathering of Demon Gods, and it's not peaceful everywhere. Rashly leaving the safe zone..."

"There are definitely risks, but the rewards are also great!" Su Qingyan interrupted him, her tone persuasive. "Do you want to hide here forever? In this chaotic world, if you don't seize opportunities to improve your strength, you'll be eliminated sooner or later. As for the danger... if we join forces, we might be able to handle it."

Her words struck a chord with Lin Yue. He indeed didn't want to keep hiding under Pangu's protection, but the Senior's warnings still echoed in his ears, and the dangers outside were real.

"I need to think about it," Lin Yue finally said. "Come back tomorrow, and I'll give you my answer."

Su Qingyan observed him for a few seconds, seemingly guessing that he needed to consult Pangu. She didn't push further. "Alright, I'll wait for you near the entrance of the secret realm tomorrow morning." She left a general location, glanced towards Pangu's direction deep within the cave with a complex expression, then turned and disappeared in a flash of red light.

Lin Yue returned to the cave. Seeing Pangu still meditating with his eyes closed, he laid out Su Qingyan's invitation and his own concerns, finally asking, "Senior, should I go?"

Pangu remained silent for a moment, not answering directly. He slowly opened his eyes, his gaze falling on Lin Yue, as if he could see through his heart.

Lin Yue became a little nervous under his gaze, holding his breath as he awaited the answer. He wanted to go to the secret realm to seek opportunities, but he was afraid of going against the Senior's wishes, and even more worried about encountering dangers he couldn't handle.

After a long while, Pangu slowly shifted his gaze and closed his eyes again. The entire cave fell silent once more, with only the faint sound of Chaos Qi flowing through the gaps.

Lin Yue felt a pang of disappointment, thinking the Senior disapproved. Just as he was about to say, "Then I won't go," he suddenly felt a warmth in his dantian. Looking down, he saw an ancient imprint emerging from the depths of his dantian, slowly integrating into his meridians, and finally settling in the position of his heart, emitting a faint golden light before disappearing. Only a subtle warmth remained.

This is... a Chaos Imprint? Lin Yue suddenly remembered that Pangu had condensed similar energy before. At the time, he thought it was just a casual act, but he never expected it to be infused into his body at this moment!

He instantly understood Pangu's intention – this was tacit approval to go, and he had even been given a form of protection! The energy contained within this Chaos Imprint was extremely pure, far beyond his comprehension. It was clearly a trump card that could save his life in a critical moment.

"Thank you, Senior!" Lin Yue bowed gratefully, a surge of warmth flowing through him. He knew that Senior Pangu wasn't unwilling for him to gain experience, but rather concerned about his safety. By giving him the imprint, he was both supporting his growth and leaving him a fallback.

Composing himself, Lin Yue began his preparations overnight. He packed all his Chaos Energy blocks and remaining Life Leaves into his storage bag, and checked the condensation speed of the Chaos Little Light Orb to ensure it was in perfect condition.

By the time he finished, dawn was breaking. Lin Yue took a deep breath, cast one last look at the meditating Pangu, and said softly, "Senior, I'm leaving. I'll be careful."

Pangu didn't respond, but Lin Yue could feel a gentle aura briefly linger on him, as if bidding him farewell.

He turned and walked out of the cave, closing the barrier. With firm resolve, he sped towards the direction of the secret realm Su Qingyan had mentioned. Chaos Qi swirled behind him. Though the path ahead was unknown, his eyes were filled with determination – this was not just for treasure, but to prove that he could stand on his own in the Chaos and live up to the Senior's trust and expectations.