As the consciousness of the Primordial Beginning Realm placed its hand on the headless divine statue, she, who should not have felt anything, suddenly felt an icy touch on her palm, which then surged through her arm and into her entire body!
"This is!"
The consciousness of the Primordial Beginning Realm felt the icy touch, and her unease grew even stronger. She wanted to withdraw her hand, but the headless statue seemed to have come alive, its hands directly gripping the consciousness's arm.
"Ye Ling!!!"
The consciousness of the Primordial Beginning Realm immediately cried out to Ye Ling for help. However, when she turned her head, she found that the entire conversation had turned into a blood-red world, and both Ye Ling and Hong had vanished!
"This is bad!"
Seeing that Ye Ling was nowhere to be found, the consciousness of the Primordial Beginning Realm understood that she had fallen into the Red Robe Cult's trap. She immediately mobilized the scarce Primordial Origin Power within her, attempting to save herself.
However, it was already a bit late for the consciousness of the Primordial Beginning Realm to save herself. Muscles and blood vessels appeared on the arm gripped by the headless divine statue, and then they were covered by a layer of snow-white skin...
The headless divine statue was making the consciousness of the Primordial Beginning Realm into a real person!
"What exactly does this Red Robe Cult want to do?"
Seeing her flesh and blood growing, the consciousness of the Primordial Beginning Realm's eyes filled with panic.
She was the consciousness of the Primordial Beginning Realm, representing the entire realm. She should not have personal stances or desires; everything she did was for the development of the Primordial Beginning Realm.
But now, she had grown flesh and blood, which meant she had transformed from a consciousness into an independent individual...
In this situation, was she still the consciousness of the Primordial Beginning Realm? If she was still the consciousness of the Primordial Beginning Realm, then what was the Primordial Beginning Realm? Her small world?
"No, I absolutely will not allow such a thing to happen!"
The consciousness of the Primordial Beginning Realm thought of the consequences of becoming a person and felt a surge of fear. She immediately severed her own arm to prevent herself from turning into flesh and blood!
However, after the consciousness of the Primordial Beginning Realm severed her arm, she discovered that blood vessels and muscles had already appeared throughout her entire body, and even internal organs and bones had formed within her!
"How can this be?"
Seeing that her transformation into a person had accelerated after severing her arm, the fear in the eyes of the consciousness of the Primordial Beginning Realm grew even more intense!
Even more terrifying was that the consciousness of the Primordial Beginning Realm herself had not yet realized that she had developed human emotions like fear and despair, which she should not have possessed!
Both the consciousness of the Primordial Beginning Realm and the consciousness of the Primordial Chaos were devoid of their own emotions. Their conversations with Ye Ling, expressing joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness, were more like an intelligent AI responding to corresponding scenarios.
The reason they became anthropomorphic in front of Ye Ling was simply to foster a closer relationship with him, which was beneficial for the entire world.
If Ye Ling were replaced by someone else, both the consciousness of the Primordial Beginning Realm and the consciousness of the Primordial Chaos could be described as "Heaven and Earth are not benevolent; they treat the myriad things as straw dogs."
This was also why Ye Ling had always refused, and even disliked, becoming the consciousness of the Primordial Chaos.
He had personal desires and did not wish to become a heartless ruler of the world.
But now, the consciousness of the Primordial Beginning Realm was gradually becoming an independent individual, as if a terrifying Pandora's Box had been opened at this moment.
"What should I do?"
The consciousness of the Primordial Beginning Realm became increasingly flustered, and the speed of her independent transformation accelerated.
"Don't be afraid, I'm here."
At this moment, Ye Ling's voice echoed in the consciousness's ear, instantly giving her an immeasurable sense of security!
The next moment, Ye Ling tore open the blood-red space and walked in with Hong!
"Ye Ling!"
Seeing Ye Ling arrive, the consciousness of the Primordial Beginning Realm's face lit up with joy. Without asking what had happened, she quickly said, "Quick, stop me from becoming human!"
She had not yet fully transformed and possessed her own emotions; everything could still be reversed!
Ye Ling enveloped the consciousness of the Primordial Beginning Realm with his Ink Domain, but instead of immediately restoring her to normal, he asked, "You now have the opportunity to experience the true joys and sorrows of all beings. Can you truly give it up so easily?"
The consciousness of the Primordial Beginning Realm replied, "I haven't tasted what it's like to be human yet, which is why I can give it up so easily. If it were any later, I might truly develop selfish desires!"
Ye Ling said, "There's nothing wrong with being a little selfish. Having emotions is a person's right, and I think you should have it too."
The consciousness of the Primordial Beginning Realm said with a choked sob, "I was born from the Primordial Beginning Realm and must be responsible for all beings within it. Ye Ling... I am becoming more and more hesitant. Please, let me go back. I don't need personal emotions!"
Seeing the consciousness of the Primordial Beginning Realm's persistence, Ye Ling sighed slightly, "I understand..."
As his voice fell, the Ink Domain took effect. The consciousness of the Primordial Beginning Realm was decomposed into text. Then, Ye Ling extracted the power of the headless divine statue, restoring the consciousness of the Primordial Beginning Realm to its original state.
The consciousness of the Primordial Beginning Realm regained her senses and bowed slightly to Ye Ling, saying, "Thank you... If it weren't for you, I would have almost caused a great disaster."
Ye Ling looked deeply at the consciousness of the Primordial Beginning Realm and asked, "Do you truly have no regrets?"
The consciousness of the Primordial Beginning Realm smiled, "Perhaps I will regret it. That fear, despair, joy, and reluctance I felt just now... these are all emotions I could never understand before. However, for a complete and orderly world to have peace, there must be those who carry the burden... And as the consciousness of the Primordial Beginning Realm, I am at the forefront."
"Personal emotions are merely a burden for the consciousness of the Primordial Beginning Realm. I think even if I had become a person, I would have ultimately chosen to sacrifice my emotions and return to being the consciousness of the Primordial Beginning Realm... In that regard, I have nothing to regret."
Ye Ling smiled and said, "In this regard, my enlightenment is not as great as yours."
The consciousness of the Primordial Beginning Realm chuckled, "You don't need to say that. Your contribution as the ruler of the Primordial Chaos to the Primordial Chaos far exceeds your role as the consciousness of the Primordial Chaos."
"The duty of our world consciousness is to protect the beings of the world and their emotions... and your existence, Ye Ling, is the greatest reward for us."
Ye Ling bowed slightly to the consciousness of the Primordial Beginning Realm, "I have learned."
The consciousness of the Primordial Beginning Realm smiled and then asked, "Where is this place? Why did I turn into a person when I touched the headless divine statue earlier?"
Before Ye Ling could answer, Hong, who was standing nearby, explained, "The moment you touched the statue, you were absorbed into it. It was when my lord broke the statue that we entered this space."
Ye Ling nodded, "It's as he said. This blood-red world is an independent space within the divine statue. This should be the lair of the Grand Archbishop of the Red Robe Cult."
Hearing Ye Ling's words, the consciousness of the Primordial Beginning Realm immediately became vigilant and said sternly, "Ye Ling, are we... going to confront the mastermind behind the Red Robe Cult?"
"Yes," Ye Ling did not deny it. "The existence of the Red Robe Cult is not only a threat to your Primordial Beginning Realm, but also a great threat to all orderly worlds in the void."
"We must seize this opportunity to eradicate this cult completely!"