Pangu's Silence: This Junior is a Bit Strange

Lin Yue took the Great Immortal Yang Mei's warning to heart and cultivated with even greater focus. He attempted to fuse the vitality of the Spiritual Root Fragment, the Law of Space, and Chaos Qi together. Progress was slow at first—the three energies constantly repelled each other—until he followed Pangu's earlier hint to "go along the grain of the Law's patterns," using the Spiritual Root's vitality as a "binding agent." Only then did the three gradually form a stable cycle: Chaos Qi provided the foundational energy, the Law of Space directed the flow, and the Spiritual Root's vitality repaired the meridians damaged during fusion. Efficiency increased several times over.

One afternoon, as Lin Yue was condensing a Space Barrier, he suddenly felt his Dantian's qi vortex tremble slightly. Immediately after, the surrounding Chaos Airflow became unusually active, as if responding to some summons. He opened his eyes and saw Pangu standing not far away, his golden light denser than ever before. A wisp of pure Chaos Origin Qi floated in his palm, slowly drifting toward Lin Yue.

"Senior, what is this?" Lin Yue quickly rose and received the wisp of Origin Qi. The qi mass was warm to the touch, far purer than any Chaos Qi he had absorbed before. The moment it touched his Dantian's qi vortex, it triggered a violent resonance. The vortex's color shifted from pale green to deep green, and its rotation speed doubled.

Pangu did not speak. He simply pointed at the Space Leaf in Lin Yue's hand, then toward the depths of Chaos. Lin Yue understood instantly—Senior wanted him to use the Origin Qi to strengthen the Law of Space, preparing for the coming upheaval. He quickly sat cross-legged and slowly infused the Origin Qi into the Space Leaf. The leaf erupted with dazzling green light, its surface patterns becoming as clear as solid matter. Spatial energy surged forth, forming a Space Barrier ten feet high in front of him—more than ten times sturdier than before.

"Incredible!" Lin Yue couldn't help but exclaim. He could feel that with the Origin Qi's enhancement, his control over the Law of Space had greatly improved. He could even condense "Space Blades" on the barrier—tiny Spatial Rifts as sharp as blades, easily capable of cutting through Chaos Rock.

Pangu watched this scene, a flicker of barely perceptible surprise in his eyes. He had lived for endless ages and seen countless Chaos beings cultivate, but he had never encountered an existence like Lin Yue—someone without a Chaos Core who could simultaneously master Chaos Qi, the Law of Space, and the Law of Life in such a short time, perfectly fuse the three, and even break through rapidly under the Origin Qi's enhancement. Such comprehension and adaptability surpassed the limits of any Chaos being.

"Extraordinary," Pangu evaluated silently. He had first taken notice of Lin Yue simply because this junior lacked the "bloodlust" of Chaos beings—his eyes were clear, not filled with the urge to fight like others. But as they spent time together, he discovered that Lin Yue not only had a tenacious will but also possessed a rare "compatible" constitution, able to accommodate Laws of different attributes. Such a constitution was extremely rare in Chaos. Perhaps... it could play an unexpected role in the future World Creation.

Lin Yue did not notice Pangu's thoughts. He was immersed in the joy of his improved strength. He tried cutting a piece of hard Chaos Rock with a Space Blade. The blade flashed, and the rock was instantly split in two, the cut as smooth as a mirror. He attempted Spatial Teleportation again and this time could move fifteen feet, consuming half the Chaos Qi he had before.

"Thank you, Senior!" Lin Yue thanked Pangu excitedly, gratitude shining in his eyes. If not for Senior repeatedly bestowing precious resources, he could never have progressed so quickly.

Pangu merely nodded slightly, turned, and walked back to the giant rock, sitting down again in meditation. He watched Lin Yue's busy figure, but his mind was elsewhere—Lin Yue's constitution was special; perhaps he could withstand the energy impact of World Creation. But the process of World Creation was too perilous. Even Pangu himself was not entirely confident. Could this junior... survive?

Lin Yue did not dwell on it. He continued honing the Law of Space, occasionally attempting Chaos Qi Condensation. With the Origin Qi and Spiritual Root Fragment's enhancement, the Chaos Qi Condensation he formed was not only greater in quantity but also contained a trace of the Law of Space. Absorbing it simultaneously improved his control over the Law, adding an extra layer of security.

During this time, he also encountered a few low-level Chaos Fierce Beasts, such as the Earth-Splitting Lizard he had seen before. This time, he was no longer as flustered. He used Spatial Teleportation to dodge attacks while condensing Space Blades to counter, easily driving the beasts away. Each battle made him more proficient in using the Law of Space, and his practical experience grew richer by the day.

One evening, as Lin Yue was sorting through the ores he had collected, he suddenly heard Pangu speak: "Chaos Core, seven days, chaos."

Lin Yue was startled for a moment, then realized that Senior was informing him of the exact time when the Demon Gods would gather. He quickly put down the ores and listened attentively.

"Hide well." Pangu said only two words, but they carried an unquestionable authority.

Lin Yue nodded firmly: "This junior understands. I will not leave without permission."

Pangu said no more. He simply closed his eyes, and the golden light around him began to slowly contract, as if gathering strength. Lin Yue looked at Senior's back, a complex emotion rising in his heart—he knew that Senior was likely going to face the chaos of the Demon Gods' gathering, and with his current strength, he could not help at all. He could only hide in a safe place and avoid causing trouble for Senior.

He gripped the Space Leaf tightly and silently vowed: In seven days, no matter how chaotic it gets outside, he would remain calm, cultivate diligently, and wait for Senior's return. At the same time, he must improve his strength as quickly as possible, so that one day he could fight alongside Senior instead of always hiding under his protection.

For the next seven days, Lin Yue cultivated almost without pause. He absorbed all the Origin Qi Pangu had given him. His Dantian's qi vortex stabilized completely at deep green. His Spatial Perception range expanded to sixty feet. He could condense three Space Blades at once, and his Teleportation distance reached twenty-four feet. He also collected large amounts of Chaos Qi Condensation and ores as reserves for the seven days of chaos, ensuring he could continue cultivating in a safe place.

On the morning of the seventh day, rumbling sounds came from the depths of Chaos, like thunderclaps exploding. Even the giant rock where Pangu sat meditating trembled slightly. Following Senior's instructions, Lin Yue hid in a concealed cave behind the rock, sealing the entrance with a Space Barrier and leaving only a tiny gap to observe the outside.

He saw Pangu's golden light surge, transforming into a golden rainbow that vanished into the depths of Chaos in an instant. Immediately after, the roars of Demon Gods came from afar, the thunderous clashes of Laws colliding, Chaos Airflow churning violently, black Spatial Rifts appearing everywhere. The entire Chaos seemed to tremble.

Lin Yue clenched his fists tightly, his palms covered in cold sweat. He knew that Senior was fighting fiercely ahead, while he could only hide here, unable to do anything. He took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down—now was not the time for anxiety. Only by improving his strength as quickly as possible could he share Senior's burden in the days to come.

He sat cross-legged, took out a piece of Chaos Qi Condensation, and began absorbing its energy. Outside the cave, war raged; inside the cave, Lin Yue's heart was unusually calm. Every breath carried a thirst for power, every absorption of energy held hope for the future. He knew that this chaos was only the beginning, and his path of cultivation still stretched far, far ahead.