The Birth of Chaos

But what he wished to accomplish alone, and Nether King's design and arrangement, were not truly of the same lineage. To fully develop this aspect, Lei Dong had to delve into and comprehend the intricate formations and ideas of the Demonic Emperor, and then proceed with development. While this was necessary, it would consume a very long time, so Lei Dong could not gain practical benefits and advantages in the short term.

Conversely, Nether King's meticulously designed and arranged system, though profound and vast, was completely finished before his death, lacking only a Chaos Origin. However, the problem of the Chaos Origin was solved by the Demonic Emperor.

Coupled with Lei Dong's complete subjugation of Artifact Spirit Mei Xiang of the Chaos Soul Devouring Pagoda, and within Mei Xiang's memories, Nether King's design system was incredibly complete. It could be said that Lei Dong now fully understood the true efficacy of the Chaos Soul Devouring Pagoda.

Therefore, before deciding on that method, Lei Dong resolved to first utilize the official efficacy of the Chaos Soul Devouring Pagoda. Only after fully activating it would he continue to ponder and decide.

Because the Artifact Spirit was subdued, all integrations of the Soul Devouring Pagoda and the comprehension of its profound formations proceeded extremely smoothly. After a mere ten-plus days, significant changes had occurred within the Chaos Soul Devouring Pagoda. The formations Nether King had designed and arranged were incredibly intricate, laid out but not yet activated. Once formed, they created a cyclical formation system. When Lei Dong's Divine Sense entered, he sensed a mysterious spatial tremor within.

The space within the Chaos Soul Devouring Pagoda now was both real and illusory, a mass of chaos. Countless specks of dust and light points, moving at an incredibly slow, visible speed, circulated like a vortex. It felt immense and filled with a sense of boundless vastness, a desolate stillness, or an expansive vitality.

The state of chaos, the state of chaos at the birth of the universe. Lei Dong's Divine Sense entered that real and illusory space, as if he experienced a sudden enlightenment. Utilizing the various designs and arrangements of the Soul Devouring Pagoda, combined with the integration of a Chaos Origin, Nether King's design was to create a completely new space, a new world.

Therefore, this expanse of chaos already possessed the embryonic form of a new world, representing infinite possibilities. As for what this world would ultimately become, these matters were under Lei Dong's control. The mysteries of the universe, in ancient times, were only created by the great Ancient Mighty Figures. This filled Lei Dong with reverence and a myriad of emotions.

Especially Nether King, who, unexpectedly, created a world. What did this signify?

It signified that Nether King was basically only a step away from being a Creator. His only regret was that he could not personally create this world, as he lacked only the Chaos Origin, which is why it remained unfinished.

Nether God, Nether King, Demonic Emperor—three Mighty Figures from different eras, combined all their efforts. Ultimately, it fell into Lei Dong's hands. This also created Lei Dong's fortune, allowing him to witness an expanse of chaos firsthand.

Although this expanse of chaos was very, very small compared to a true chaotic universe, it was a newly formed world! Heaven and earth, space, matter, life—all would slowly come into being within this chaotic expanse. For a cultivator of Lei Dong's caliber, what an honor, what a miracle was this?

"Master, the Chaos Pagoda has been fully opened. Please give your next instructions."

Mei Xiang spoke weakly. Poor Mei Xiang, she was completely controlled by Lei Dong; her life or death, existence or destruction, all lay within Lei Dong's thoughts. The reality was harsh, so she honestly returned to her original state, acting as the Artifact Spirit, helping Lei Dong preside over the Soul Devouring Pagoda.

"Very good, I am very satisfied."

Lei Dong nodded:

"Mei Xiang, you have worked hard. I know you greatly admire Mo Jia. When the time is right, I will also prepare an excellent Primordial Spirit for you, giving you the opportunity to seize this Primordial Spirit in the form of a pure life entity. At that time, you will possess a body and be able to live freely in this world."

"Ah? Thank you, Master."

Mei Xiang's voice suddenly became extremely excited. Based on Lei Dong's words, she also knew some of Mo Jia's experiences, hence her current state.

With Lei Dong's help, Mei Xiang, whom she admired greatly, saw that she too was an intelligent Artifact Spirit, yet she could seize a Primordial Spirit and become a true life entity. Although Mei Xiang had possessed extraordinary intelligence all this time, she had always believed she would remain this way her entire life. But in reality, having life meant only intelligence; she didn't even possess the most basic soul of a life entity. Thus, in some sense, Mei Xiang was merely intelligent, not a true life entity. After Lei Dong enlightened her, she fell into a state of despondency.

However, Lei Dong then threw out bait she could not refuse: helping her find a Primordial Spirit. If necessary, he could even help her create a female puppet with true Deity Transformation stage strength. Only then would Mei Xiang truly be a life entity, possessing intelligence, a soul, and a body. Not like now, merely intelligence attached to the Chaos Soul Devouring Pagoda.

The reason Lei Dong did this was simply to use a carrot and stick policy. Constant oppression would sooner or later lead to problems; if not, Mei Xiang would become passive and lazy, affecting Lei Dong's effectiveness in using the Chaos Soul Devouring Pagoda. Lei Dong deliberately gave Mei Xiang a desire, and then used that desire as bait to greatly increase her motivation. This was the most beneficial course of action for Lei Dong. Otherwise, how could she activate the Soul Devouring Pagoda to its highest potential in a short time? Only with desire comes the motivation to drive life forward, isn't that right?

After reassuring and encouraging Mei Xiang, Lei Dong began his next task. According to Nether King's design, the Chaos Pagoda was a place to devour souls, decomposing them back into Chaos Spiritual Energy and Chaos Origin—two extremely formidable substances used to create a new world. Theoretically, chaos is the origin of the world, Chaos Origin is the source of life, and Chaos Spiritual Energy drives life to develop, continuously evolve, and grow stronger.

First, he activated and then tested the efficacy and capabilities of the Chaos Soul Devouring Pagoda. He had already prepared various levels of souls, which he then placed into the central vortex—the core area where the Soul Devouring Pagoda decomposed souls.