Ye Ling, upon hearing the words of the Primordial Chaos Consciousness, was also somewhat bewildered and asked, "Why are we ranked first in potential, yet our overall strength is so poor?"
The Primordial Chaos Consciousness gave a wry smile and said, "Does that even need asking? The Overseers have ruled Primordial Chaos for endless years, and all the resources of Primordial Chaos have been used to nurture those Overseers. The native beings have always been suppressed, so how could our overall strength not be at the back?"
"To be honest, this ranking of one hundred and thirty-one is only because of our foundation and because you, Ye Ling, alone have raised the average. If you were to leave Primordial Chaos like Shan'e and Bai Yue, this ranking would drop even further."
Ye Ling was surprised, "Isn't this too miserable? How can the first place be in such a state?"
The Primordial Chaos Consciousness replied, "However, these are all in the past. Now, the Overseers have left Primordial Chaos. As long as no other forces invade, our overall strength ranking in Primordial Chaos will quickly rise."
Ye Ling asked, "I'm very curious, how are the major orderly worlds in the Void ranked? What is the basis for these rankings?"
The Primordial Chaos Consciousness stated, "Only the World Consciousness can know these things. Since you have accepted my authority, you will naturally understand everything. If you were not the Primordial Chaos Consciousness, I couldn't tell you."
"Then I won't ask." Ye Ling waved his hand, not dwelling on the matter.
The Void contained many secrets, and even Innate Spiritual beings had corresponding rankings. It wasn't strange for Primordial Chaos to have a world ranking.
The Primordial Chaos Consciousness continued, "Ye Ling, I know you don't want to accept my authority, but you have absorbed the Seven Primordial Kings and become the Master of Primordial Chaos. You are the strongest in our Primordial Chaos, and our face to the outside world."
Ye Ling repeatedly waved his hands, "No! Don't praise me so highly. I don't consider myself the strongest in Primordial Chaos."
Not to mention the presence of the two great deities, Shan'e and E, in Primordial Chaos, as well as his other master, Zi You, and Zhen Hun, and Zhang Xiao Ling, who had left Earth and whose whereabouts were now unknown.
Those individuals were all powerhouses from the same era as Shan'e, and Ye Ling did not have a hundred percent certainty of defeating them.
The Primordial Chaos Consciousness said, "At least on the surface, you are the strongest, so you must take responsibility."
"What responsibility do I have?" Ye Ling was confused. "What exactly are you trying to say by telling me all this?"
When Ye Ling asked, the Primordial Chaos Consciousness stopped beating around the bush and said, "Actually, every ten trillion absolute epochs, the consciousnesses of the major orderly worlds dispatch the strongest individuals from their respective worlds into the Hidden Ruins for a ranking competition."
"Ranking competition?" Ye Ling was even more confused. "What strange rule is this? And where is the Hidden Ruins?"
The Primordial Chaos Consciousness explained, "The ranking competition is not some monstrous flood. It is a rule jointly created by the consciousnesses of the five strongest orderly worlds in the Void's history, used to determine the share of Void Origin Force generated within each ten trillion absolute epoch that each orderly world will receive in the Void."
"And the Hidden Ruins is a peculiar space created by those five orderly world consciousnesses, situated between the positive and the dark sides. It cannot be reached by ordinary means; only I can send you there."
At this point, the Primordial Chaos Consciousness knew Ye Ling would ask more questions and immediately added, "Void Origin Force is a profound and mysterious power. For all living beings, Void Origin Force does not exist. You can neither perceive it nor utilize it, yet it is the necessary condition for the birth of orderly worlds."
"Only by possessing sufficient Void Origin Force can complete rules be created and supreme experts be nurtured... Ye Ling, these are all core secrets of the Void. Currently, I am only telling them to you alone."
Ye Ling pondered for a moment and then asked the Primordial Chaos Consciousness, "The five strongest orderly world consciousnesses of the past? Are you not among them? Aren't you ranked first in potential?"
The Primordial Chaos Consciousness replied, "In the Void, orderly worlds do not exist forever. There are always updates and iterations. Those five strongest orderly worlds were annihilated in very distant eras. Mine can only be considered the first in potential among the new generation, but now... it's only first in potential."
Ye Ling asked, "So, you want me to go to the Hidden Ruins to compete for rankings and obtain more Void Origin Force for you?"
"That's right!" The Primordial Chaos Consciousness smiled. "Primordial Chaos has been suppressed by the Overseers for too long. Other orderly worlds are growing, while Primordial Chaos remains stagnant. If this continues... Primordial Chaos might be among the first orderly worlds to be annihilated in this generation."
"There's such a thing..." Ye Ling frowned slightly. He had not expected that the world ranking would also relate to the lifespan of Primordial Chaos.
The Primordial Chaos Consciousness continued, "Therefore, I need your continued help. If you can achieve a high ranking in the competition and bring back a large amount of Void Origin Force, my growth will accelerate, and more potential beings will be born in Primordial Chaos. This is a matter of benefit for all generations."
Ye Ling asked, "Then what ranking do I need to achieve in that so-called competition to help you?"
The Primordial Chaos Consciousness replied, "You have just ascended to the Master of Primordial Chaos, so I don't have high demands on you. A top ten ranking is sufficient, and top three would be even better!"
"You call that not a high demand?" Ye Ling's eyes nearly bulged out. "Brother, our Primordial Chaos is currently ranked one hundred and thirty-one in overall strength. Those participating in the competition are the Masters of various orderly worlds. Those are people on the level of Bai Yue and 'Brain', right? You want me to get into the top ten?"
"I know it's difficult!" The Primordial Chaos Consciousness immediately comforted Ye Ling. "But I have no choice... Primordial Chaos is in ruins and waiting to be rebuilt. There are still rivals eyeing us from the outside. If we don't improve our strength quickly, it won't be long before another group of 'Overseers' comes to invade."
"But don't worry too much. Bai Yue and 'Brain' are considered top-tier powerhouses in the Void. They are not weak either and can achieve high rankings in the Hidden Ruins."
Ye Ling rubbed his temples and asked, "Why don't you let Shan'e go? They should be able to achieve higher rankings more easily, right?"
The Primordial Chaos Will muttered, "They have to be willing to listen to me first..."
Ye Ling asked, "What?"
The Primordial Chaos Will continued, "I mean, Shan'e no longer handles the affairs of Primordial Chaos. Forget about them going to the Hidden Ruins to participate in the competition; for so many years, the Overseers occupied Primordial Chaos, did you see them make a move?"
"That's true..."
Ye Ling nodded, then came back to his senses and said to the Primordial Chaos Will, "It's not impossible for me to go to the Hidden Ruins to participate in the competition, but I cannot guarantee a high ranking."
"It's fine! You must believe in yourself!" The Primordial Chaos Will immediately tried to motivate Ye Ling. "You are our Primordial Chaos Master ranked first in potential! Those guys will definitely be scared stiff when they hear you're from Primordial Chaos!"
Ye Ling added, "Furthermore, the Overseers could return at any time. Until 'Brain' and 'Heart' are dealt with, I will not go to the Hidden Ruins, lest Primordial Chaos falls again."
The Primordial Chaos Consciousness replied, "Don't worry, I've already considered this. There are still over a thousand absolute years until the next round of the competition begins. Currently, the Skywalkers, ruled by Bai Yue, are engaged in a decisive battle with the Overseers in the Primordial Realm. If you go to help Bai Yue defeat 'Brain' now and then return to the Hidden Ruins, it will be perfectly in time!"
Ye Ling sighed slightly, "So, you mean I have to go to the Primordial Realm to participate in the battle now?"
"Otherwise?" The Primordial Chaos Consciousness, wearing Bai Lan's face, blinked at Ye Ling. "The Overseers are currently severely weakened. Shouldn't we pursue the victory and crush him? At this time, can you enjoy yourself in Primordial Chaos?"
"You're right, I can't afford to slack off either."
Ye Ling smiled and then said to the Primordial Chaos Consciousness, "However, next time, don't use my disciple's face to meet me."
"Why?" The Primordial Chaos Consciousness was stunned. "The Daughter of Chaos was my former representative, after all. Isn't it natural for me to use her image? Moreover, isn't she your favorite disciple? I thought this would earn your favor."
Ye Ling shook his head slightly and said, "Actually, there's no particular reason... It's just that when you wear that face, I truly can't bear to make a move against you."
The Primordial Chaos Consciousness: "..."