Primordial Era: I am a treasure trove, full of magical treasures.

Xuanbao stopped in his tracks.

His brow furrowed slightly, his gaze fixed on the direction of the World Tree space. The thought that had crossed his mind just moments before exploded in his head like a thunderbolt—

Why do I trust her so much?

Yes, why?

A chaotic demon god he had never met before, a being possessed by Pangu, a guy of unknown origin—he actually managed to take her into the World Tree space so easily and even promised to heal her wounds.

This is completely out of character for him.

I'm not saying he's a Sigma man, and he's not someone who controls the big head with the small head, so how could he be so easily trusting of others?

Xuanbao stroked his chin, his gaze deepening. He always believed in the saying, "One should always be wary of others," especially in a place like the Primordial World where the strong prey on the weak. After all, she was a Chaos Demon God, and he needed to maintain a basic level of caution.

Something's not right.

Xuanbao closed his eyes, his divine sense sinking deep into his sea of ​​consciousness, carefully checking whether he had been tampered with. The Three Thousand Laws flowed slowly within his body, like brilliant galaxies, weaving into an incomparably profound net. He checked each one meticulously, leaving no detail overlooked—

No.

There was nothing there.

His Dao heart was as firm as a rock, showing no trace of being influenced by external forces. His trust in that woman seemed to be entirely "voluntary."

"This is even more suspicious." Xuanbao opened his eyes, a hint of seriousness in his gaze. "While I, Xuanbao, am not a truly wicked person, I am certainly not a pushover either. Why should I trust a stranger without any reason?"

unless……

Xuanbao's eyes narrowed slightly.

Unless, of course, that kind of "trust" is itself part of the laws of life.

The laws of life are not merely about healing, growth, and reproduction—they also encompass affinity and inclusiveness, akin to the affinity of nature. A chaotic demon god who has cultivated the laws of life to the level of the Great Dao will naturally exude an aura that makes people lower their guard with every move and every breath. It is not deliberate seduction, nor mental control, but an instinctive resonance originating from the source of life.

Just as babies instinctively gravitate towards their mothers, and flowers instinctively turn towards the sun—it is life's natural trust in life.

"Impressive tactics." Xuanbao's lips curled into a playful smile. "As expected of the Chaos Demon God, even trust can be turned into a passive skill. If I hadn't reacted quickly, I might have been sold out while still helping the seller count the money."

Xuanbao thought for a moment and didn't immediately go to find the God of Life. On one hand, he really needed to find some powerful subordinates, and this God of Life was indeed quite good, at the seventh level of the Primordial Golden Immortal Realm. In the Primordial World, his strength was probably no weaker than any of his three masters. On the other hand, he also wanted to see if he could control the Chaos God.

……

After careful consideration, Xuanbao's method remained simple and brutal: directly control her with her life. As for the Life Demon God, I wouldn't choose to perish together with myself, haha, how could that be possible?

This person, who cherished his life so much, was almost killed by Pangu and held on to his last breath until he came back. How could he choose to perish together with himself?

……

The law is the contract

Xuanbao sat cross-legged on the ruined boulder, a wisp of chaotic light gathering at his fingertips.

The light appeared gentle, yet it contained three thousand distinct fluctuations of law—each law was like an independent dragon, swirling and intertwining at his fingertips, yet clearly distinct. This was a new height in his control over the three thousand laws after breaking through to the fourth level—he could condense the three thousand laws into a single rune, and in an instant, he could detonate the backlash of any one of the laws.

"One should always be wary of others, let alone the Chaos God."

Xuanbao's eyes flickered slightly, and the wisp of chaotic light at his fingertip slowly condensed, transforming into a rune the size of a fingernail. The rune was rhomboid in shape, with three thousand fine threads of light flowing across its surface, each thread representing a complete imprint of a law. If this rune were implanted into a person's body, it would completely merge with their primordial spirit, physical body, and magical power, transforming into three thousand invisible chains. With just a thought from Xuanbao, the three thousand laws would simultaneously erupt within the other person's body—at that point, whoever it was, would likely be in deep trouble.

Not everyone is like Xuanbao, possessing 3000 laws. Even if I don't self-destruct, things probably won't be much better.

"It's a bit unethical, but it's better than being betrayed."

Xuanbao muttered something to himself, and with a flicker, he entered the World Tree space.

Inside the World Tree space, the Life Demon God still lay at the heart of the tree, her body enveloped in emerald green life energy. Her complexion was much better than before; although her wounds were still shocking, at least her eyes were clearer. Seeing Xuan Bao enter, she turned her head slightly, forcing a smile: "You're back."

"Yes, I came back to give you a gift." Xuanbao walked up to her with a smile, opened his palm, and revealed the chaotic-colored rune in his palm.

The God of Life's gaze fell on the rune, and his pupils contracted slightly.

Although she was critically injured and on the verge of death, her perception remained sharp. The fluctuations of the three thousand laws contained within the rune instantly made her understand the Xuanbao's intention. She remained silent for a moment, then calmly asked, "What is this?"

"It's just some of my methods," Xuanbao said frankly, his signature smile still on his face. "You and I both know that in your prime you were a seventh-level Saint, while I'm only at the fourth level. What if I take you back to the Primordial World, heal your injuries, and then you turn your back on me—who can I complain to?"

The God of Life fell silent.

She wasn't angry, nor did she argue; she simply stared quietly at the rune, as if deep in thought. After a long while, she sighed softly, her voice tinged with weariness: "You are quite frank."

"I've always been honest," Xuanbao said matter-of-factly. "I'm the kind of person who always thinks about the consequences before I act. If you're not willing, I won't force you—I'll throw you out of the World Tree right now, and whether you live or die then is none of my concern. If you're willing to accept this rune, then I'll do my best to heal you, take you back to the Primordial World, and find you a safe place to recover."

The Life Demon God raised its head, its dim eyes staring directly into Xuan Bao's eyes: "Aren't you afraid I'll feign agreement and then forcibly break this rune after my injuries heal?"

"I'm scared," Xuanbao said with a smile, "that's why I have my own methods."

"The Three Thousand Laws form the foundation. These Three Thousand Laws are interconnected and mutually restraining. If you try to break one of them, it will trigger a chain reaction of backlash from the other 2,999 laws. Unless you can resist the riot of the Three Thousand Laws at the same time—but as far as I know, even Pangu back then couldn't do that."

The God of Life remained silent for an even longer time.

Then, she suddenly laughed.

The smile was light and faint, yet it carried a hint of relief and appreciation: "You're very interesting."

"Many people say that," Xuanbao shrugged.

The Goddess of Life slowly extended her hand, a pale and slender hand with trembling fingertips—she was so weak that even raising her hand was difficult. Her fingers touched the rune, and the rune, as if alive, flowed into her body through her fingertips, ascending along her meridians and finally settling deep within her primordial spirit.

The moment the rune entered her body, the Life Demon God shuddered, her face turning even paler. She could clearly feel three thousand invisible chains, like a giant net, binding and locking her primordial spirit, physical body, magical power, and laws layer by layer. With just a thought from Xuan Bao, these three thousand chains would tighten simultaneously, shredding her primordial spirit into fragments and tearing her laws to dust.

"Alright, from now on, your life is mine." Xuanbao clapped his hands and said with a smile, "Don't worry, as long as you behave, this rune will never be triggered. I'm a man of my word, you can ask the demon race if you don't believe me."

The Life Demon leaned against the tree heartwood, breathing slightly, but a rare hint of relaxation appeared on his pale face: "I believe you."

When she said this, her eyes were calm, without the slightest hint of reluctance.

Xuanbao looked into her eyes, remained silent for a moment, and then nodded: "Okay, then it's settled."

He turned to leave the World Tree space, but suddenly stopped and asked without turning back, "By the way, your real name is Life?"

The God of Life paused for a moment, then gently shook his head: "I don't know. I was just called 'Life' by others from the beginning, and I didn't pay much attention to it after a while."

"Then I'll name you something." Xuanbao turned around, stroked his chin, and thought for a moment. "You're the Goddess of Life, you control the laws of life, and you're wearing a white dress... so let's call you 'White Dew.' What do you think?"

"Bai Lu..." The God of Life repeated the name softly, a hint of dazedness flashing in his eyes, before a faint smile appeared on his lips. "Alright. From now on, I will be called Bai Lu."

"Alright, Bailu, take good care of your injuries." Xuanbao waved his hand, and with a flicker, he exited the World Tree space.

Bai Lu lay alone in the heart of the tree, feeling the three thousand invisible chains within her body, and the warm yet resolute aura emanating from the other end of those chains. She closed her eyes, the smile lingering on her lips.

"What an interesting person..."

After Xuanbao exited the World Tree space, he let out a long sigh of relief.

To be honest, he wasn't sure if what he was doing was right or wrong. Keeping a Chaos Demon God by his side was inherently extremely risky. But he had a gut feeling—this Bai Lu was different from other Chaos Demon Gods. Her eyes lacked the violence and greed common among Chaos Demon Gods; instead, they held a kind of… peace and clarity born of experience.

"I hope my intuition is right," Xuanbao muttered, then patted his face, perking up again. "Never mind, let's go back to the Primordial World first."

He checked the direction and was about to set off when he suddenly remembered something—he didn't seem to know the exact location of the prehistoric world.

In the chaos, there is no direction, no coordinates. Even a Grand Luo Immortal can easily get lost. Although Xuanbao's cultivation has greatly increased, finding his place in the primordial world within the vast chaos is no easy task.

"How about... we ask Bailu?" Xuanbao stroked his chin, then shook his head. "Forget it, she's in such a state now, she probably can't remember the way."

Xuanbao thought for a moment and finally decided to rely on himself. He closed his eyes, sank his divine sense into the depths of his sea of ​​consciousness, and began to sense the location of the primordial world. There were countless connections between him and the primordial world—he was a primordial being, and the laws of the primordial world flowed within him. As long as he calmed his mind, he could always find a faint but persistent connection.

A moment later, Xuanbao opened his eyes and looked toward a direction in the chaos.

"Found it."

He took a step and his figure disappeared from the spot.

Deep within the chaos, a streak of light sped past.

Xuanbao traveled through the chaos for an unknown amount of time, picking up several scattered fragments of chaotic spiritual treasures along the way. He even encountered a blind chaotic beast—the beast was as large as a mountain, covered in jet-black scales, and it opened its mouth to spew out a stream of chaotic fire, trying to devour Xuanbao.

Then it became the nourishment for the world-destroying millstone.

"Overestimating yourself." Xuanbao patted the World-Destroying Millstone and continued on his way.

Finally, a faint glimmer of light appeared in the chaos ahead.

The light grew brighter and clearer—it was a massive barrier around the world, like a transparent eggshell, enveloping a vast expanse within it. On the surface of this barrier, iridescent light flowed, a phenomenon produced by the workings of the laws of heaven and earth.

The primordial era has arrived.

Xuanbao stood before the world barrier, gazing at the familiar light, a strange sense of warmth welling up within him. Although he hadn't been away from the Primordial World for long, after experiencing a series of events in the Cangxuan Realm and the Chaos Battlefield, returning here felt like "coming home."

"I, Hu Hansan, am back!"

Xuanbao took a deep breath, and with a flicker, he passed through the world barrier and returned to the primordial world.

The familiar spiritual energy of heaven and earth rushed towards him, and the familiar fluctuations of the laws flowed around him. Xuanbao floated in the sky, looking down at the vast land below, and couldn't help but stretch out a big yawn.

"The air in the wilderness is so much better."

He was just about to find a place to stay when he suddenly sensed a familiar aura rapidly approaching—an aura that was vast and majestic, carrying an undeniable domineering presence.

Xuanbao raised an eyebrow and a playful smile appeared on his lips: "Oh, you've arrived pretty quickly."

As soon as he finished speaking, a golden light streaked across the sky and landed in front of Xuanbao. The golden light dissipated, revealing a majestic figure—the figure wore a dark yellow Daoist robe, had a dignified face, and exuded the vast aura of a Saint Realm expert.

It was one of Xuanbao's cheap masters—the Tongtian Sect Leader.

As soon as the Tongtian Sect Leader landed, he scrutinized Xuanbao from head to toe with a critical gaze, his brows furrowing deeper and deeper: "Where have you been all this time, brat?"

"Hmm! Your cultivation level has increased so much?"

Xuanbao grinned, revealing a set of white teeth: "Master, so I was saying I went on a trip into the Chaos and gained some fortuitous opportunities?"

The Master of Heaven: "..."

"Is it real or fake? Is there still an opportunity in that chaotic place?"