Apocalypse: The Primordial Pearl Recognizes Its Master, Starting with Infinite Space

After a long while, Lin Chen slowly regained his composure, his consciousness returning to his physical body. He felt the warm, real weight in his arms.

He looked down at Li Ya'an's peaceful sleeping face.

Her eyes were closed, her breathing even and long, her eyelashes casting faint shadows on her eyelids, making her appear exceptionally soft, devoid of her usual decisiveness.

Lin Chen unconsciously raised his fingertips and gently brushed aside a few slightly messy strands of hair on her forehead, the movement as light as touching the morning dew.

After a moment, he called softly, "Xiaoya."

Li Ya's eyelashes fluttered, and she slowly opened her eyes. The hazy feeling of just waking up lasted only a moment before transforming into a clear mirror, reflecting his face.

She showed no displeasure at being disturbed; her eyes held only complete trust and relaxation. She was even unaware that the thin blanket, slightly slipping as she sat up, revealed a glimpse of her skin—her composure had long since crossed the boundaries of the ordinary.

Lin Chen handed the Life Crystal that he had been holding in his palm to her.

It is smooth and lustrous, with a milky white halo.

He simply said, "Eat this."

There was no explanation, no description; it was delivered as if it were the most natural thing in the world.

Li Ya did not hesitate either.

She took the spirit crystal, her fingertips touching a gentle yet vibrant life force. She brought it to her lips, and the crystal instantly transformed into a clear, sweet, warm current, sliding down her throat and quickly spreading throughout her body.

The next moment, an indescribable sense of relief appeared on her face.

It felt as if a hot spring was welling up from the depths of my soul, cleansing every inch of my meridians and every cell. The fatigue and tension accumulated over the past few days were quietly dispelled, and even my bones seemed to be emitting a light echo.

Her breathing became longer and deeper, and a faint, vibrant aura emanated from her.

A very soft, satisfied sigh escaped from her lips.

Her body unconsciously moved closer to him.

About five minutes later, she suddenly opened her eyes—

Her eyes shone like flowing starlight, sparkling brightly. She hugged Lin Chen tightly and gave him a loud kiss on the cheek.

"Brother Lin! My superpower... has reached S-rank!"

Her voice trembled slightly with excitement. Just a short while ago, she had felt a vague longing for Liu Feifei's S-level superpower; and now, this surprise came so suddenly.

"S-rank?" Lin Chen smiled, his eyes brimming with satisfaction and pride. "Congratulations."

At the same time, he realized: indeed, the level of life is the foundation for bearing superpowers. Elevating the essence of life means expanding the capacity and quality of the "container," allowing the "water" within—superpowers—to naturally reach a higher level.

The value of the Life Crystal was confirmed at this moment.

In his previous life, each S-rank powerhouse was enough to support a force; now, with this, he will be able to cultivate more reliable high-level combatants. The future landscape is already different.

He hugged the overjoyed Li Ya even tighter, gently nuzzling her head with his chin, his voice low and tender:

"Xiaoya, I'll take you somewhere... a place that belongs only to us, and that's also about our future."

"it is good."

She didn't ask where they were going or how to get there; she simply got up briskly, dressed, and moved with fluid, natural movements. Lin Chen also quickly tidied himself up.

Just as Li Ya reached out to turn the doorknob, her wrist was gently pulled.

She turned around, a hint of doubt flashing in her eyes.

"No need to go out," Lin Chen explained, then pulled Li Ya into his arms. With a thought, he appeared beside the Creation Tree, but Li Ya didn't come in. Lin Chen was dumbfounded. He couldn't bring anyone with him?

Looking up at the calves grazing leisurely in the distance, it seemed as if it had remembered something.

Back in her hotel room, Li Ya was still looking around in a daze.

Seeing Lin Chen reappear, she calmed down and complained, "What happened? Brother Lin, why did you suddenly leave me alone?"

Lin Chen didn't explain, but wrapped his arms around her waist again, pulling her into his embrace, his voice close to her ear:

"Close your eyes, relax completely, and don't have any distracting thoughts or resistance."

Li Ya was slightly taken aback, then closed her eyes and leaned into his arms, even adjusting to a more comfortable position.

"I'm ready."

Lin Chen focused his mind, his consciousness sinking into the depths of his sea of ​​consciousness.

The Primordial Creation Pearl responded to the call and slowly rotated, causing mysterious ripples to spread throughout the room. The figures of the two gradually faded away amidst the ripples in the air, silently disappearing until everything returned to calm.

When I opened my eyes again, it was a completely different world.

"You can open your eyes now." Lin Chen's voice rang out from the side, carrying a hint of barely perceptible anticipation—it seemed that those who entered had to have a pure mind and not have any distracting thoughts.

Li Ya opened her eyes as instructed, and her breath hitched for a moment.

The air was incredibly fresh, filled with the fragrance of earth, grass, pond water, and some kind of pure energy. The light was soft and bright, like a spring morning, yet the sun and moon were nowhere to be seen.

Then, she completely lost the ability to speak.

Before me lay a vast, tranquil, and vibrant world.

Beneath my feet stretched a vast expanse of soft, lush green grass that stretched to the horizon. In the distance, undulating blue hills rose like waves, with a winding stream flowing through them. Closer still, in the center stood the most awe-inspiring, towering giant tree—

The trunk is so thick that it takes several people to encircle it, and it stands nearly a hundred meters tall. A faint purple halo flows around its entire body, and its branches and leaves are like a canopy, with what appears to be a flowing river of stars within. Ancient, sacred, and full of vitality.

Beside the tree, a pool the size of a basketball court, clear as jade, was shrouded in a misty haze, its fragrance refreshing. Just standing there, one felt a sense of peace and tranquility.

She stood there, stunned, her lips slightly parted, her gaze almost greedily taking in everything.

Is this... a fairyland? Or a dream?

Lin Chen stood quietly beside her, watching her shocked profile. He felt no pride, only calmness.

Bringing her in was a decision he made after careful consideration. Li Ya's talent, temperament, and loyalty were all impeccable, and his subsequent plans regarding spatial development, power building, and crisis response all required a core assistant who fully understood his intentions.

She is a good candidate.

"Woof woof!"

A cheerful bark broke the silence. A glossy, robust country dog ​​came galloping down the grassy slope, circling around Lin Chen, its tail wagging like a pinwheel. In the distance, several pigs, sheep, and cows strolled leisurely, grazing freely—after the expansion of the space, these creatures that had been relocated early finally had a place to run freely.

This vibrant scene brought Li Ya back to her senses.

She bent down and gently rubbed the dog's head, and the dog affectionately licked her palm. She smiled, picked it up, and looked at Lin Chen with eyes as bright as starlight.

"Brother Lin...where are we?"

Lin Chen walked to her side, looked at the distant mountains and flowing water, and spoke in a calm tone:

"This is a separate space. It exists in connection with my soul, but in essence, it is independent of the blue planet... and perhaps even independent of the rules of the universe as we know them."

He paused:

"Initially, it was only the size of a basketball court. By absorbing energy... mainly zombie crystal cores, it began to grow. These trees, this water, these mountains and grasslands, all evolved on their own. Now, the area here is close to the size of two Yangcheng urban areas."

His tone gradually deepened, carrying a clear sense of concern and planning:

"The bloody rain outside may never stop, and even if it does, the water and soil of Earth will already be contaminated. No matter how much resources we collect, we will eventually run out. Humanity needs clean water, safe food, and uncontaminated habitats..."

He withdrew his gaze and looked intently into her eyes:

"I want to make this our true foundation. A new world where we can be self-sufficient, thrive, and escape the storms of the outside world."

He held her hand, his palm warm and strong:

"This space will continue to grow, and it will need people to plan, build, and manage it. My energy is limited. Xiaoya, I need you—not only to fight outside, but also to help me lay the foundation for the future. Are you... willing?"

Li Ya felt a surge of heat flow from her heart to her entire body.

She put the dog down, and without the slightest hesitation, stepped forward and tightly took his arm, nodding vigorously. Her voice was slightly choked with emotion, but every word was clear and firm:

"I'm willing. Brother Lin, wherever you are, that's where I'll be. Whatever you want to build, I'll build for you. Whether it's the apocalypse outside or this 'new world' here, I'll always be by your side."

No further vows were needed; her eyes said it all.

Lin Chen smiled; it was a warm and reassuring smile, a smile that showed he had let his guard down.

He gently pulled her into his arms. The two embraced quietly beneath the Tree of Creation and by the Spirit Pool, their eyes meeting, a thousand emotions and unspoken understanding surpassing a thousand words.

After a moment of tenderness, Lin Chen's heart stirred slightly.

The two figures vanished from their original spot and reappeared in the distance on a soft, thick meadow. The view was expansive, nestled against a small hill, offering views of a stream and grassland—a secluded and peaceful place.

Lin Chen waved his hand, and a large, elegant bed was placed steadily in the center of the grass, covered with clean and soft bedding.

A gentle breeze rustled the grass, the spring whispered, and the stream babbled. It was as if even this world sensed its master's heart, becoming exceptionally gentle and tranquil, holding one's breath in peace.