Nie Kong knew very well that since he could sense the presence of Chongxu and Pangu, they must have also noticed the commotion he caused upon ascending to the Grand Supreme realm. For Grand Supreme experts, many secrets of this heaven and earth were no longer secrets.
Just like the triple spiritual tribulation that appeared for the Ninth-Rank Celestial Spirit Masters and Ninth-Rank Illusionary Spirit Masters on the Tianling Continent and the Divine Void Realm—its origin was the "Six-Path Demon God Tablet" embedded at the world gate. This "Six-Path Demon God Tablet" originated from the Primordial Grotto-Heaven and was a product created by the "Chaos Immortal Spirit" out of sheer boredom.
Ten thousand years before the Divine War even began, the "Chaos Immortal Spirit" gifted it to Grand Supreme Zhuyin. Grand Supreme Zhuyin then passed it on to Chongxu and Pangu.
As a result, after the Divine War, Chongxu and Pangu integrated it into the world gate to probe the existence of the "Chaos Immortal Spirit." The stronger piece of the Six-Path Demon God Tablet was embedded in the world gate of the Tianling Continent, primarily because they suspected the "Chaos Immortal Spirit" was hidden in that area. The slightly weaker "Six-Path Demon God Tablet" merged with the world gate of the Divine Void Realm.
The triple spiritual tribulation was essentially a Heart Demon tribulation, and this Heart Demon originated from the "Six-Path Demon God Tablet." The strength of the tablet determined the strength of the Heart Demon. Thus, this caused the distorted development of the Tianling Continent and the Divine Void Realm over the past ten millennia, yet compared to the Divine Void Realm, the Tianling Continent produced only a handful of Spirit Gods.
In the "Primordial Grotto-Heaven," Nie Kong had once heard Grand Supreme Zhuyin mention the "Six-Path Demon God Tablet." But at this moment, Nie Kong clearly sensed the presence of the "Six-Path Demon God Tablet" at the world gate of the Tianling Continent, and a faint trace of "Chaos Immortal Qi" was subtly emanating from that tablet. It was now undeniable that the "Six-Path Demon God Tablet" belonged to the "Chaos Immortal Spirit." "Ah-ya-ya!" The little creature's joyous cry suddenly rang out, startling Nie Kong awake, and the spiritual sense that permeated the Tianling Continent and the Netherworld instantly retracted into his body.
Only then did Nie Kong notice that Xiangxiang had undergone an inexplicable transformation; its original "Purple Luo Illusionary Spirit Incense" body had morphed into a human form. A body only the size of two fingers floated and swayed before Nie Kong, entirely unclothed, its skin—tender white with a hint of red, exquisite as jade—fully revealed.
Its face was exquisitely refined, as if carved by divine craftsmanship. Its eyes shone with purple light, resembling two crystal-clear gemstones.
From the back of its head streamed hair that was longer than its entire body, making it look like an exquisitely cute little sprite. "Xiangxiang, you have finally condensed a human form." Nie Kong was overjoyed.
Xiangxiang had long reached the Ninth Rank, yet it always showed signs of transformation. Over time, Nie Kong had ceased harboring much hope for its advancement, but unexpectedly, while he was ascending to the Grand Supreme realm, the little one also transformed concurrently, condensing a human body.
As he spoke, Nie Kong’s gaze flickered, carefully examining Xiangxiang from head to toe. He soon discovered that the little creature was neither male nor female, just like Qingyou and Hulu.
However, from now on, he could no longer refer to Xiangxiang as "it"; "he" would be more appropriate. "Ah-ya-ho..." The little creature chirped proudly, twisting its body as if presenting a treasure; it was as limp as noodles.
Sensing the implied meaning in the creature's cry, Nie Kong paused slightly, a look of astonishment just appearing on his face, when he saw the creature’s pair of purple pupils transform into two swirling vortices. Nie Kong didn't hesitate and sent his spiritual sense into them.
In an instant, two spaces, each hundreds of meters in circumference, manifested in Nie Kong's mind. Within them, the space formed by Xiangxiang’s left eye was verdant green.
Sensing the intensely concentrated medicinal aura within this space, Nie Kong immediately understood that this space was entirely condensed from the little creature’s innate medicinal power. A large number of herbs, vials, and miscellaneous items floated in the void—all things Nie Kong had stored in his pet backpack.
The space formed by its right eye was suffused with purple energy. This space was entirely different; it was filled with robust divine and spiritual power elements, their concentration several times that of the Grand Supreme Spirit Realm.
In particular, wisps and strands of Chaos Power roamed everywhere within this space. The existence of this Chaos Power ensured that those divine and spiritual power elements were inexhaustible.
"Is this an independent space derived because of me?" Even Nie Kong, now having reached the Grand Supreme realm, couldn't help but feel a touch of surprise. With his current insight, he saw through the origin and characteristics of this space at a glance.
Xiangxiang’s left eye space was equivalent to an upgraded version of the "Pet Backpack." The right eye space, however, emerged from the Chaos during Nie Kong's promotion to Grand Supreme, subsequently relying on the "Pet Backpack" to continuously grow and mature until it reached its current scale and form. The two spaces relied on each other yet remained clearly distinct, neither interfering with the other.
Now, the little creature’s left eye space could freely store items; even living medicinal herbs could be placed inside without the little creature needing to irrigate them with its innate medicinal power. The intensely concentrated medicinal aura within provided vibrant life force to any living thing.
The right eye space was a sacred land for cultivation. Especially for Spirit Gods who had only recently advanced, like Qingyou and Lan Ling, and for those like Long Tiangong and Yu Qinglan who were just one step away from the Spirit God realm—cultivating within this space would bring unimaginable benefits.
Its marvelous nature even surpassed that of the "Great Thunder Sound Palace." "Hoo!" After a long while, Nie Kong’s agitated emotions finally settled, and he withdrew from the little creature’s dual-eye space. Such a vast, portable independent space—even experts like Grand Supreme Thunder Dragon and Grand Supreme Seven Colors would need several millennia of refining to form one.
Grand Supreme Thunder Dragon’s "Great Thunder Sound Palace" or Grand Supreme Seven Colors’ still-refining "Seven Colors Immortal Domain" were prime examples. Yet, Nie Kong had completed such a process just as he ascended to the Grand Supreme realm.
This was all thanks to the little creature. If not for the existence of the "Pet Backpack," even if Nie Kong cultivated Chaos Divine Power, he would never have possessed such a space now.
"Xiangxiang, you've saved me several thousand years." Nie Kong held the little creature’s slender waist, filled with emotion. A moment later, Nie Kong took a deep breath and smiled faintly, "Master's space is called the 'Seven Colors Immortal Domain,' and Grand Supreme Thunder Dragon’s independent space is called the 'Great Thunder Sound Palace.' What names do you want to give these two spaces?" "Ah-ya-ya, ah-ya-ya..." The little creature’s two purple eyes darted around, and after a few seconds, it chirped happily.
"Purple Luo? Illusionary Spirit?" What Xiangxiang spoke were its own names.
Nie Kong was slightly surprised, pinching the little creature’s smooth little face. "Good, as you wish.
This one on the right shall be called 'Purple Luo,' and the one on the left shall be called 'Illusionary Spirit.'" Amidst the little creature's cheers and delight, Nie Kong laughed heartily and rose to his full height. The surrounding mist-like rolling aura merged entirely into his body.
Nie Kong's gaze shifted toward the foot of Cai Mei Peak, and the figures of Hua Mei and the others immediately entered his sight...