Longzang

Chapter 412 If love has God’s will
The Dharma form has been completed, but Wei Yuan is not in good condition.

At this moment, he was charred both inside and out; his flesh and blood had all turned into charcoal, only his skeleton had turned into a dark gold, gleaming with a metallic and glassy luster. Only a thin membrane remained to cover his internal organs.

Suddenly, a beam of light fell from the sky, and endless primordial energy of heaven and earth poured down as if the sky were collapsing, drenching Wei Yuan's body. His internal organs, which were originally charred black, now cracked open, revealing the newly grown tender flesh and blood tissue inside.

The primordial energy of heaven and earth manifested in the world, transforming into countless lotus blossoms that fell to the ground, while celestial maidens appeared and played celestial music. Where beams of heavenly light shone, grass grew and flowers bloomed, and a large tree grew behind Wei Yuan, growing taller and taller, resembling a Bodhi tree, yet different from a Bodhi tree.

Wei Yuan lay charred and scattered on the ground, his flesh and blood beginning to regenerate.

The true fire of the sun still burned everywhere across the vast land, but the earth began to tremble, and some places slowly rose, transforming into mountains. The Sea-Stabilizing Pearl, under the scorching heat of the true fire, cracked, and then suddenly spewed out a water dragon, instantly turning into a lake, which continued to expand. The Sea-Stabilizing Pearl then slowly sank, causing the surrounding earth to gradually sink as well.

In the blink of an eye, although the lake's area hadn't expanded much, its depth had exceeded a hundred zhang. And the Sea-Stabilizing Pearl continued to release seawater, seemingly without end.

A sudden clap of thunder echoed across the sky, followed by a torrential downpour. The rain was fierce and rapid, but upon encountering the still-burning, blazing celestial fire, it transformed into a misty haze that rose upwards, becoming wisps of thin clouds.

Jade Mountain had grown to a height of one hundred zhang, and the gates to the various realms within it were already ten zhang high, making it exceptionally magnificent. The precious trees atop Jade Mountain grew taller in the rain and wind, reaching several zhang in the blink of an eye, their canopies spreading gracefully.

Ordinary people only feel as if a thin veil has been lifted from their consciousness, making them exceptionally clear and insightful. But then it seems as if another layer is covered over it, and this feeling vanishes in an instant.

For them, the world before them, though barren and treacherous, was the place where they would live and multiply for generations to come. Here, there was heaven and earth, immortals and gods, mountains and rivers, fertile soil and spiritual fields—what more could they ask for?
Oh, there is still endless work to be done in this world, so there is no need to worry about a meaningless life.

So people left the blessed land near Jade Mountain in groups, scattered to a new world, and began new lives.

At this moment, Wei Yuan felt that the entire world had become a breathing world.

At this moment, many heavenly flames still raged across the vast land, and Wei Yuan had to wait for his flesh and blood to regrow. After being tempered by the heavenly flames, his regenerated flesh and blood had reached a new level. Upon closer inspection, every inch of his new flesh and blood shone with a faint, precious light, surrounded by a misty aura of immortal energy.

While waiting for his recovery, Wei Yuan wasn't idle. He was thinking about who he should write to to share his joy.

However, the wording still needs careful consideration. After all, it took a year and a half to cultivate the Dharma Form, so it's only passable. There's no need for everyone to know. Just let those guys who flaunted their Dao Foundation in front of me back then know. Oh, and let the guys in my class who were better than me in grades know too. Hmm, Li Zhi can't be left out either…

As for the others, there was no need to specifically inform them. Wei Yuan felt that if too many people knew about his speed of achieving the Dharma Aspect, it might easily affect their Daoist resolve.

According to the past practice of Taichu Palace, if a cultivator achieves a rare Dharma form, a Dharma assembly will be held, inviting friends and fellow disciples from inside and outside the palace to attend. The cultivator who has achieved the Dharma form will also open an altar to preach the Dharma, explaining his understanding and insights into the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth.

However, in recent years, the war has been urgent, the situation at the northern mountain gates has been critical, and cultivators of the Taichu Palace have been falling one after another. Even a True Monarch fell a few months ago, so no one has mentioned the Dharma Assembly anymore. Thinking of this, Wei Yuan felt somewhat regretful.

Now that he has achieved the Dharma form, Wei Yuan feels that his combat strength is passable. So after paying respects to his elders, he also wants to bring up some minor grudges and favors.

For example, the Wu Clan, the Xu Family, the surrounding officials who are now obedient, the Peacock Buddha Mother, Zhao Fusheng, and so on.

Wei Yuan suddenly remembered that there was a female high priestess on the witch clan's side. The two had fought fiercely for a long time, and it was time to settle their grudges. It seemed that Tianyu had a close relationship with her. Wei Yuan thought that when he had time, he should find someone to pay respects to Tianyu and ask him about that woman.

As he pondered, Wei Yuan's physical body finally completed its growth, his eyes fully formed, and his vision returned. Looking down at his body, Wei Yuan suddenly thought of Zhao Fusheng, and then sneered inwardly: "If this thing of mine were to shine, wouldn't Zhao Fusheng turn away in shame, covering his face?"

However, Wei Yuan quickly dispelled the strange thought. Why should he show it to him?

Wei Yuan composed himself and stood up. By this time, the lightning rods around him had long since turned into lumps of iron, and the ground was covered in a crystalline mess, completely burned together. The three Thunder Crystal Trees, however, were unharmed; the instantaneous temperature when the lightning struck was no less than that of the Great Sun True Fire.

Wei Yuan used his magic to conceal his body, returned to his residence, changed his clothes, and then looked at himself in the mirror. At this moment, Wei Yuan's eyes and nose were still extremely handsome, but he had no eyebrows or hair. It was one thing to have no hair, but having no eyebrows was indeed a bit strange.

Wei Yuan then asked Feng Tingyu to draw two eyebrows for him.

Feng Tingyu readily agreed. A moment later, Wei Yuan looked at her two caterpillar-like eyebrows, which were not symmetrical at all, and deeply felt that it was a mistake to ask the Mingwang Palace to do this. But Feng Tingyu's face was obviously extremely delicate, and she was not afraid of anyone if she had to rely on her looks.

Wei Yuan examined Feng Tingyu's eyebrows closely, finding them increasingly beautiful, far superior to his own. Suppressing his anger, Wei Yuan asked, "How did you draw them? Just copy them for me."

Feng Tingyu raised an eyebrow and said, "It's innate; I never draw it on."

Wei Yuan escorted her directly off the main peak, and then found Xu Yi. This time he finally found the right person; the two sword-like eyebrows he drew were quite good, only slightly inferior to her natural ones.

After everything was settled, Qingming was now on the right track, and Wei Yuan had already achieved Dharma form. If he left now, Qingming would not be affected much, except that no one would be controlling the instantaneous beings and Jiamu Shengxuan.

After explaining the daily affairs, Wei Yuan set off for the northern gate of Taichu Palace, where his master and patriarch were.

Wei Yuan's current magical power is as vast as the sea, roughly equivalent to seventy or eighty ordinary Dharma Aspects, but this refers to the mid-to-late stage. Early-stage Dharma Aspects are comparable to Wei Yuan's realm, so Wei Yuan feels there's no need for comparison.

With this magical power, there was no need for a flying boat; Wei Yuan could fly all the way to the northern mountain gate. At this time, Hanyang Pass had been abandoned, and there were no major passes along the way. Therefore, Wei Yuan did not hesitate any longer, soaring into the sky and flying swiftly northward.

A few days later, Wei Yuan arrived at the northern gate of the mountain and entered Zhang Sheng's secluded courtyard.

Zhang Sheng remained seated by the window, engrossed in a book. Her spiritual power had not yet recovered, and she did not notice Wei Yuan's entry. Wei Yuan did not disturb her, simply watching her quietly, letting the afternoon sunlight flow peacefully, slowly shifting away from her and the book. The light and shadow fell in sparse patterns, finally settling on her almost transparent fingertips.

Suddenly, Zhang Sheng felt something and looked up in a daze, only to see Wei Yuan.

Although her foundation had been destroyed, her composure and willpower had been restored. She glanced at Wei Yuan's shiny head, a slight smile appearing on her lips, put down the book, and said, "Why are you here?"

But she suddenly realized that Wei Yuan's temperament was completely different from before. Upon closer inspection, she was moved and asked, "You have already achieved the Dharma Form?"

Wei Yuan said, "I have achieved the Dharma form [Human World], so I have not disgraced my sect."

Zhang Sheng was also pleased. He looked Wei Yuan up and down and said gently, "When I first met you, you were just a tiny little thing. I never imagined that you would be ahead of your master on the path to immortality in the blink of an eye."

As she finished speaking, her face suddenly flushed slightly, and she quickly looked out the window, not wanting Wei Yuan to see her like this.

Looking back, she originally came down the mountain to search for the dragon, but unexpectedly she became trapped in Yongzhou, where she spent three years in early education and ten years in guidance. Her best years were thus wasted on this guy for a full thirteen years.

But back then, who could have imagined what would happen today? Only when the Great Curse of Cause and Effect fell did she glimpse a trace of her true self, and only then did she have the sword to go to the Yellow Springs with him.

As she was lost in thought, recalling the past, Wei Yuan approached from behind and said, "Back then, you said you had great love in your heart, which meant loving heaven and earth and loving humanity."

"Look, my Dao foundation is the vast land and rivers, half of heaven and earth, while my Dharma form is merely the mundane world. It turns out everything is indeed ordained by heaven."

Zhang Sheng's face suddenly burned like fire! That's not what she meant when she said those words back then!
(End of this chapter)