Nie Kong looked slightly surprised. "How can that be? Didn't they say they couldn't locate the 'Chaos Immortal Spirit'?"

"That was before."

Xianzhu Yin sounded quite helpless. "Pangu and Chongxu couldn't find the 'Chaos Immortal Spirit' because he was without consciousness. Everything he did, whether pacifying the turbulent spiritual energy elements of the Heavenly Spirit Continent or birthing a new cultivation system there, relied solely on instinct. But after ten thousand years of calming the realm, signs of his consciousness recovering have emerged. In five or six years at most, perhaps just one or two, the 'Chaos Immortal Spirit' is bound to awaken."

As she spoke the last words, undisguised worry permeated Xianzhu Yin's voice. "Once he awakens, the location where he lies dormant will also be exposed, detectable by Pangu and Chongxu."

"Senior, what should be done then?"

Nie Kong frowned.

Based on Xianzhu Yin's description, that "Chaos Immortal Spirit" could be considered the progenitor of every cultivator in this world. His plight involuntarily evoked a sense of sympathy in Nie Kong. But it was only sympathy; Nie Kong couldn't possibly risk his own life to help him thwart Pangu and Chongxu's scheme.

"Nie Kong, this is where you come in," Xianzhu Yin said mournfully.

"Me?"

Nie Kong was instantly dumbfounded. Mu Hongling, Tai Yan, and Hulu's eyes widened in suspicion, clearly not understanding the meaning behind Xianzhu Yin's words.

"Exactly, you," Xianzhu Yin emphasized again.

"Senior, you overestimate me too much."

Nie Kong was finally convinced that Xianzhu Yin wasn't joking, and he couldn't help but give a wry smile. "I am merely a Ninth Grade Spirit God. Among the several Grand Supremes, even the weakest, the Panling Grand Supreme, could crush me with a single finger. How could I possibly stop a Grand Supreme like Pangu or Chongxu?"

Having said that, Nie Kong's eyes darted around, and he suddenly laughed, "Senior Zhuyin, you are the most powerful Grand Supreme in the Grand Supreme Spirit Realm. If it were you..."

"If I had that capability, why would I need to hide here for ten thousand years?"

Before Nie Kong could speak, Xianzhu Yin drifted out of the infant's body again, sounding annoyed. "Although I preserved my life by possessing this Chaos Body, the injuries I sustained back then are like a persistent festering sore; they have never truly healed. I cannot leave this body, nor can I easily venture beyond the sixth layer of the Grotto-Heaven."

She paused, then gazed intently at Nie Kong. "Nie Kong, it's not that I overestimate you; it's that you underestimate yourself. Since humanity began cultivating, for two full millennia, aside from the 'Chaos Immortal Spirit' who advanced to the Grand Heavenly Venerate level, who else has managed to cultivate Chaos Divine Power like you?"

"It seems there is no one," Nie Kong subconsciously shook his head.

"Then who else can absorb Chaos Immortal Qi like you?" Xianzhu Yin pressed on.

"Apparently no one," Nie Kong shook his head again.

"That's it then."

A captivating smile bloomed on Xianzhu Yin's face. "You have cultivated Chaos Divine Power unseen since ancient times, and you are the only one capable of absorbing Chaos Immortal Qi. Is this merely a coincidence?"

Nie Kong subconsciously retorted, "Isn't it?"

"Of course not,"

Xianzhu Yin stated firmly. "This is the mission bestowed upon you by the 'Chaos Immortal Spirit' in the unseen currents of fate, and you are the apostle he has chosen for himself."

Nie Kong nearly choked on a laugh.

As for the so-called mission, he didn't believe a word of it. His progress to this point was entirely due to various coincidences, and more importantly, the existence of that little fellow, Xiangxiang. Furthermore, he wasn't even originally from this world; no matter how powerful the Chaos Immortal Spirit was, he couldn't have calculated this.

However, though he didn't believe it, Mu Hongling and Hulu were nodding repeatedly, and even Tai Yan's gaze toward him became somewhat suspicious.

Seeing Xianzhu Yin watching him with burning intensity, Nie Kong said helplessly, "Fine, even if what you say is true, I still lack the strength to save him."

"You don't have it now, but that doesn't mean you won't later."

Xianzhu Yin smiled sweetly. "There is an immense amount of Chaos Immortal Qi here. Absorbing it all can allow you to step one foot into the Grand Supreme realm."

"After that, as long as the opportunity arises, you can achieve the Grand Supreme status anytime. By then, your body will be a complete Chaos Body, capable of clearly discerning the 'Chaos Immortal Spirit's' location on the Heavenly Spirit Continent. If you can hide him within your body, your aura can completely mask his."

"As long as you are there, Pangu and Chongxu will never be able to detect the existence of the 'Chaos Immortal Spirit.' Moreover, the 'Chaos Immortal Spirit's' aura can continue to elevate your cultivation."

"Senior, you're making this sound far too easy."

Nie Kong forced a bitter laugh. "Ascending to the Grand Supreme realm is no simple matter! Moreover, because of the Chaos Divine Power I cultivate, the killing intent of those Grand Supremes has already been stirred. From the moment I entered the 'Grand Beginning Grotto-Heaven,' I have been hunted by the Five Great Divine Sovereigns and the Six Ninth Grade Star Gods. Without the sanction of a Grand Supreme, they would never dare to be this audacious. If I truly become a Grand Supreme, Pangu and the others will likely immediately fall out with my Master and move against me."

Xianzhu Yin chuckled lightly. "Nie Kong, your analysis is mostly correct, but you've misjudged one thing. I know the natures of Pangu and Chongxu extremely well. After learning that you cultivate Chaos Divine Power, they probably wish for you to ascend to the Grand Supreme realm even more eagerly than my Master, the Seven-Colored Grand Supreme."

"Oh?"

Nie Kong let out a startled sound.

Tai Yan, Mu Hongling, and Hulu were equally perplexed. Hulu called out in a childish voice, "That seems unlikely. If Pangu and Chongxu truly wished for Nie Kong to become a Grand Supreme, why would so many Ninth Grade Spirit Gods and Ninth Grade Star Gods be chasing him down? He nearly died on the fourth layer."

"If Nie Kong cannot even handle that small amount of danger, who would expect him to achieve the Grand Supreme status?"

Xianzhu Yin smiled faintly. "However, if Nie Kong genuinely achieves the Grand Supreme status, Pangu and Chongxu will certainly move against him immediately, capture him, and refine him. Although the Nie Kong who has advanced to Grand Supreme wouldn't compare to the 'Chaos Immortal Spirit,' his Chaos Body would still be of immense benefit to Pangu and Chongxu in their attempt to break through to the 'Grand Unity' realm. Most importantly, by refining Nie Kong, they would then be able to locate the 'Chaos Immortal Spirit.'"

Nie Kong and the others were struck dumb.

Xianzhu Yin's expression turned solemn. "Nie Kong, regardless of whether you wish to help the 'Chaos Immortal Spirit' or not, the moment your Chaos Divine Power takes form, it is predetermined that you will stand in opposition to them. If you do not become a Grand Supreme, you will face the relentless pursuit of those Ninth Grade Spirit Gods and Star Gods, and the Seven-Colored Grand Supreme cannot protect you forever; if you do become a Grand Supreme, you will face the pursuit of Pangu and Chongxu, and at that point, even the Seven-Colored Grand Supreme cannot shield you."

Her words struck Nie Kong like a sharp arrow, hitting the mark precisely.

After a long moment, Nie Kong rubbed his forehead, extremely dejected. "It seems no matter which choice I make, I only face a dead end?"

"Nie Kong, you are gravely mistaken if you think that."

Xianzhu Yin shook her head. "You are not alone. Beside you, there are at least two other Grand Supremes. Your Master originates from the Heavenly Spirit Continent; from the day he achieved Grand Supreme status, he was destined to be ostracized by Chongxu, Pangu, and the others, unable to share their aspirations. This is the first Grand Supreme at your side."

"And the second one?"

"..."