After Lin Xiao left the great hall, he felt something strange sweeping through his body. It wasn't the usual pain he felt when trying to refine, but rather it was as if the energy inside him was reacting differently this time. He stood under an ancient tree in the back garden, closing his eyes, trying to sense what was going on inside him.
Suddenly, as if the entire universe was responding to his presence, a massive energy surged from the heavens and earth towards him, forming a vortex of golden and black light. The air shook, and the ground beneath his feet cracked slightly, attracting the attention of the guards in the palace.
"What is this?!"
One of them ran towards the great hall to report to the Grand Elder, while the others watched the scene in awe. As for Lin Xiao, he sank into the depths of his consciousness, finding himself in a vast sea of intertwined darkness and light.
"Is this… my inner consciousness?"
As he contemplated this unknown space, a mysterious being appeared before him, half of it made of light and half of it made of darkness. The being opened his eyes and said in a deep voice:
"Finally, the heir to chaos has awakened."
Lin Xiao felt a shiver run through his body. "Who are you?"
The being smiled lightly, as if he had anticipated this question. "I am not a separate entity, but a reflection of your true strength. You were not born with ordinary talent, but with the body of the Primordial Chaos, a body that does not follow the laws of this world."
Lin Xiao's eyes widened in shock, but he could not speak. The being continued in a calm voice:
"Up until now, you have only used a small portion of your potential. But now, it is time for you to fully embrace your strength."
In an instant, Lin Xiao felt an energy explosion within his body, as if something that had been sealed within him had been released. The pain was intense, but it was not unbearable. When he opened his eyes in the real world, an aura of light and darkness surrounded him, while his body pulsated with a strength he had never known before.
"I... have changed."
Just then, the family arrived at the scene, led by the Grand Elder, who stared at the scene in shock.
"This is not an ordinary refinement… This is something completely different."
As for Lin Hao, who was watching from afar, he clenched his hands in anger. "Things seem to be getting out of hand…"
As for Lin Xiao, he stood calmly, looking at his hands as he felt a new strength surging within him. He knew that this was only the beginning, and that his path to the top had just begun…