Dividing Law Fragments, Agreeing to Cultivate Together

Stepping out of the Secret Realm, Lin Yue and Su Qingyan stood amidst the Chaos Airflow, gazing at the familiar scenery in the distance, both letting out a sigh of relief. Although this trip to the Secret Realm was fraught with danger, the rewards were plentiful. Lin Yue obtained a Metal Law Fragment and a Space Law Fragment containing "Space Folding," while Su Qingyan received a Fire Law Fragment and a Space Law Fragment containing "Space Acceleration." They also exchanged Chaos Ice Crystals and Innate Mysterious Iron Essence.

"See you at Rock Valley in three months," Su Qingyan said to Lin Yue, a competitive glint in her eyes. "I'll show you that my comprehension is no worse than yours."

Lin Yue smiled and nodded. "I'll be looking forward to it. I hope you can surprise me then."

Without further words, the two turned and departed in different directions. Lin Yue watched Su Qingyan's receding back and thought to himself, Su Qingyan's talent is indeed remarkable. Having an opponent like her might help me grow faster.

He no longer hesitated, quickening his pace towards the cave where Pangu resided. He was eager to share the gains from his Secret Realm expedition with Pangu and also sought Pangu's guidance to better comprehend the Space Law Fragment.

By the time he returned to the cave, the sky had already darkened. Pangu sat by the Innate Spirit Spring as always, eyes closed in meditation, like an eternal statue. Lin Yue tiptoed to Pangu's side, careful not to disturb him.

"Senior, I'm back," Lin Yue said softly.

Pangu slowly opened his eyes, his gaze sweeping over Lin Yue before settling on the Space Law Fragment in his hand. A flicker of imperceptible satisfaction crossed his eyes.

"A good harvest," Pangu said, his voice deep and resonant. "This Space Law Fragment contains the origin of Chaos, which will be of great help to your cultivation. You must comprehend it well and strive to grasp the essence of the Law of Space as soon as possible."

Lin Yue nodded and briefly recounted his experience in the Secret Realm to Pangu, including killing the Mysterious Iron Lizard, vying for the Space Law Fragment, and his agreement with Su Qingyan.

Pangu listened quietly, without interrupting. When Lin Yue mentioned the agreement with Su Qingyan to spar in three months, Pangu nodded slightly. "Competition breeds motivation, which is beneficial for your growth. However, you must also remember that the path of cultivation should not solely focus on immediate victories, but also on strengthening your foundation."

Lin Yue's heart stirred, understanding that Pangu was reminding him not to rush for success due to the spar, neglecting the stability of his foundation. "Thank you for your guidance, Senior. I've taken note."

"Mm," Pangu responded, his gaze shifting back to the Space Law Fragment in Lin Yue's hand. "The Space Folding Law contained within this fragment shares commonalities with the Dao Rhyme Fragment you've been comprehending. You can combine the two for your cultivation; it might yield unexpected results."

Lin Yue's eyes lit up. He hadn't considered that before. The Law of Stability within the Dao Rhyme Fragment might help him better control the fluctuations of Space Folding, preventing injury from law backlash.

"I understand, Senior," Lin Yue said respectfully.

Pangu said no more and closed his eyes again, clearly indicating for Lin Yue to cultivate on his own. Lin Yue didn't disturb him further, walking to the Innate Spirit Spring and sitting cross-legged. He took out both the Space Law Fragment and the Dao Rhyme Fragment and placed them before him.

He took a deep breath and, following Pangu's instructions, circulated his Chaos Energy while sensing the aura of both fragments. Soon, he discovered that the fluctuations of the Space Law Fragment and the Law of Stability of the Dao Rhyme Fragment indeed resonated with each other. The previously obscure trajectory of Space Folding became much clearer with the enhancement of the Law of Stability.

It really works! Lin Yue rejoiced inwardly and became even more focused on his comprehension.

Days passed as Lin Yue immersed himself in the world of the Law of Space, oblivious to everything around him. He followed the steps of "Perceive - Simulate - Apply," first simulating the process of Space Folding in his mind, memorizing every detail, and then using a small amount of Chaos Energy to attempt to condense a "miniature space wrinkle" in his palm.

Initially, his attempts failed repeatedly. The spatial energy was extremely volatile, and any carelessness would lead to loss of control, not only failing to form a wrinkle but also backlashing, causing a stinging pain in his palm. But he didn't give up. After each failure, he would summarize his experience and adjust the energy output method and condensation trajectory.

With the help of the Law of Stability from the Dao Rhyme Fragment, Lin Yue's progress accelerated. On the morning of the seventh day, as the first ray of Chaos light shone through the gaps in the cave, he finally succeeded in condensing a subtle space wrinkle in his palm.

The wrinkle rippled gently in his palm like ripples on water. Although it could only last for three breaths, it marked his formal entry into the threshold of the Law of Space. Lin Yue excitedly opened his eyes, looking at the wrinkle in his palm, filled with a sense of accomplishment.

"Not bad," Pangu's voice suddenly sounded. "To condense a space wrinkle within seven days, your comprehension is quite good. But this is just the beginning. To truly master the Law of Space Folding, you still have a long way to go."

Lin Yue quickly collected his thoughts and said respectfully, "Please guide me, Senior."

Pangu extended his fingertip and gently touched the space wrinkle in Lin Yue's palm. A faint golden energy was injected into the wrinkle. The wrinkle, which could only last for three breaths, instantly stabilized, extending its duration to ten breaths.

"The core of the Law of Space lies in 'control,' not 'power'," Pangu said slowly. "You previously focused too much on energy output, neglecting the control of law fluctuations. Remember, using the least amount of energy to achieve the most precise control is the essence of the Law of Space."

Lin Yue was enlightened. He had indeed made the mistake of rushing for success, blindly increasing the output of Chaos Energy without truly feeling the fluctuations of the Law of Space. Following Pangu's guidance, he adjusted the energy injection method, dedicating more effort to sensing the law fluctuations.

As expected, after the adjustment, his speed in condensing space wrinkles increased, and their duration continued to extend. By the tenth day, he could maintain a space wrinkle for half an incense stick's time and even place a Mysterious Iron Fragment into the wrinkle, hiding it temporarily.

Meanwhile, in her temporary cave dwelling, Su Qingyan was also diligently comprehending the Space Law Fragment. She discovered that the Law of Space Acceleration could form a "Spacetime Superposition" effect with her Law of Time—using Space Acceleration to shorten movement distance while slowing down her perception with the Law of Time, effectively increasing her reaction speed.

To better integrate the two laws, Su Qingyan used the Chaos Ice Crystal gifted by Lin Yue to neutralize the ferocity of the Flame Law, bringing her state of mind to a more peaceful level. She attempted to integrate the Law of Space Acceleration into her flames, making the trajectory of her flame attacks more unpredictable.

After ten days of hard work, Su Qingyan successfully integrated the Law of Space Acceleration into the core of the flames in her dantian, and her cultivation broke through from "Mid-stage High-level Chaos" to "High-level Chaos." Her flame attack speed nearly doubled, and she could create "spacetime afterimages" within her flames, making it difficult for enemies to discern the true trajectory of her attacks.

Pangu's senses covered a vast area. Upon detecting Su Qingyan's breakthrough, he nodded inwardly. Although he did not directly intervene, he left a faint trace of Chaos Qi near Su Qingyan's cave to prevent sneak attacks from other high-level beings. He knew that only by allowing Lin Yue and Su Qingyan to compete in a fair environment could their potential be better stimulated.

Time flowed by quietly, and half a month passed in the blink of an eye. Lin Yue's mastery of the Law of Space Folding became increasingly proficient. He could now condense a layer of space wrinkles around his body. Although he couldn't achieve complete invisibility, it significantly weakened his aura, making him difficult for enemies to detect.

Su Qingyan was not to be outdone. She had integrated the Law of Space Acceleration and the Law of Time more perfectly, even achieving "Spacetime Jump" for short periods, instantly moving dozens of feet away. This greatly enhanced her mobility.

Both of them understood that three months would pass in a flash, and to gain an advantage in the spar, they had to put in more effort. They did not slacken in the slightest, dedicating all their energy to cultivation, awaiting the spar in three months that would decide the priority of choosing the Law Fragments.