This is so dishonest!

Chapter 388 The Master of Taiyi, Proving Pangu's Founding for the Second Time (9k words, three chapters combined, 13 bonus chapters)

Within the Purple Cloud Palace, celestial light drifted and auspicious clouds surged.

The gods who successfully dismembered the corpses were overjoyed.

Don't be discouraged if you don't succeed.

Failure is not necessarily a bad thing.

The path of Tao is inherently a process of continuous verification.

Today's failure can be considered as gaining experience.

Moreover, Dao Ancestor Hongjun was definitely a good teacher. He encouraged everyone to try and make mistakes because he, as the Dao Ancestor, was providing a safety net for all the gods.

The Dao Ancestor helped those who failed to sever their corpses and suffered Dao injuries to recover.

"Thank you Daozu!"

This expression of gratitude carries a touch of sincerity.

The Dao Ancestor opened his Dharma Eye and saw the Three Thousand Great Dao Rivers flowing endlessly, and the Three Thousand Great Dao Rivers branching into countless tributaries.

Countless tributaries, boundless realms, and endless principles of the Dao.

A scene of prosperity and flourishing.

He nodded slightly and looked at the first row.

He wasn't the only one watching.

Other gods who were also attempting to dismember corpses were watching.

"Why haven't they dismembered the corpse yet?" everyone wondered.

The principals of the top-ranking branch schools of the Heavenly Dao Academy were seated in the first row.

It is absolutely impossible for them to be unable to dismember corpses.

"cut!"

At that moment, more than ten voices rang out simultaneously.

Yuanhuang, Dijun, Wangshu, Zhenyuanzi, Bailong, Yaochi and others were surrounded by radiant immortal light.

Three flowers swayed above their heads, auspicious clouds stretched out, and two deities descended from each of them.

"Two corpses, one good and one evil?"

Upon seeing this, the gods' lips twitched.

"cut!"

A wave of unrest, a wave of up again.

The Three Pure Ones, Nuwa, Jieyin, Zhunti, Fuxi, and Taiyi shouted in unison.

Within their auspicious clouds, three deities appeared on each side.

The gods gasped in astonishment: "As expected of the Six Sages! With their three corpses emerging simultaneously, they have already taken the lead in the Great Dao!"

"Our Palace Master is truly powerful! He's actually on par with the Six Saints!" The members of the Ten Directions Divine Palace were overjoyed.

"That's great! The Welfare Immortal has also severed his three corpses. Now that he's stronger, he can give everyone even more benefits!" The Xuanmen immortals looked at Taiyi with beaming smiles.

Everyone felt genuinely happy and impressed.

However, amidst this joyous atmosphere, there was one place that was rather quiet.

That is the area where the Thirteen Ancestral Witches reside.

Just as the Ancestral Witches Zhu Jiuyin, Shebi Shi, and Tian Wu were about to sever their corpses, Wu Luo, the Ancestral Witch of Martial Arts, suddenly coughed lightly and transmitted his voice:
[Please don't rush.]

【Why?】The ancestral witches looked at Wu Luo in confusion, not understanding why he was stopping them.

Wu Luo put on a serious expression and said in a deep voice:
Dear brothers and sisters, we, the Witch Clan, are different from other deities.

We do not cultivate the primordial spirit, but only refine the supreme physique. This Primordial Chaos Method is the Great Dao of the Primordial Spirit, which we cannot learn, and naturally we cannot sever the Three Corpses either.

Upon hearing this, the other twelve Ancestral Witches were stunned and all looked at Wu Luo with bewildered expressions.

Do we, the Wu clan, not cultivate the primordial spirit?

How come we didn't know about this setting?
Furthermore, who said that one cannot learn the Primordial Chaos Method or sever the Three Corpses without cultivating the Primordial Spirit?

Is there a necessary direct connection between these two?

Seeing his brothers and sisters looking completely bewildered, Wu Luo chuckled inwardly, but outwardly he feigned a deep sigh and said with great sorrow:

"There's nothing we can do; this is a racial flaw of our Wu clan, destined to be forever barred from such profound and wondrous primordial spirit techniques."

Oh dear, what a pity!

As he spoke, he pounded his chest in a gesture of deep sorrow.

The other ancestral witches blinked, then a flash of inspiration struck them, and they immediately understood Wu Luo's intention.

"Ah, yes, yes, this is our racial flaw, it's such a pity." The thirteen ancestral witches all made expressions of lamentation and regret.

His gloomy and dejected appearance drew the attention of his fellow group members.

Han Hai Zhenren, who was watching the corpses of the gods in the front row, looked at Di Jiang and then comforted him, "Fellow Daoists, you failed? Don't be discouraged. If you fail this time, learn from the experience, and you'll surely succeed next time!"

Master Hanhai pointed to the first row and said with a smile, "At that time, you might be able to cut out your three corpses just like the Six Saints!"

However, upon hearing Han Hai Zhenren's words of comfort, the Ancestral Witches let out a long sigh, their voices filled with endless loneliness and melancholy.

"Fellow Daoist Han Hai, you are unaware of this!" [Space Ancestral Witch] Di Jiang's acting skills instantly soared to the extreme.

He looked at Master Hanhai with a complicated expression.

His eyes held a mixture of sorrow, helplessness, resentment, and feigned strength.

"We didn't fail at severing the corpse; we simply can't cultivate the method of severing the corpse!"

Then, he embellished the "tragic truth" to Master Hanhai: "The Wu Clan does not cultivate the primordial spirit, but only the physical body. This is a racial defect, so they cannot cultivate the method of severing the three corpses."

When he got emotional, Dijiang even managed to squeeze out a few tears of heroism.

Master Hanhai sighed, "I never expected there to be such a hidden story. I'm sorry to have troubled you."

"Alas, perhaps this is fate. Our Wu Clan is destined to be without the Great Dao of Primordial Chaos." Di Jiang concluded, his tone filled with a desolate resignation.

After saying this, he repeatedly reminded him, "Fellow Daoist, I am only telling you this secret today. You must never, ever tell anyone else!"

"This is, after all, a sorrowful matter for my witch clan, and it is not something to be told to outsiders."

Han Hai Zhenren expressed deep sympathy and understanding for the Ancestral Witches.

"Fellow Daoist Dijiang, rest assured! I will never reveal this matter to anyone!"

He patted his chest and solemnly guaranteed.

The next moment, other deities in the same group came to ask True Person Hanhai: "Fellow Daoist, what were you talking about just now?"

Why do Fellow Daoist Dijiang and the others seem so downcast?

Just now, the Ancestral Witches deliberately opened the barrier, so even the other gods sitting next to them couldn't hear the conversation between Dijiang and Hanhai Zhenren.

This, in turn, piqued everyone's curiosity.

Master Hanhai was very principled: "I promised Fellow Daoist Dijiang that I wouldn't reveal the contents of our conversation to outsiders!"

His words made everyone even more curious.

The deity in the same group immediately said, "We are members of the 'Anti-Heaven' discussion group, so we're not outsiders. Tell us about it."

【Uh, that seems to make sense too.】

Master Hanhai hesitated for a moment, then said, "Then you absolutely mustn't tell anyone else!"

Don't worry!

As a result, the members of the Anti-Heaven Discussion Group learned about the unspeakable secrets of the Ancestral Witches.

Then, during the free time that followed, they quickly made this "earth-shattering secret of the witch clan" the latest topic of conversation and quietly informed other gods they knew.

"Fellow Daoist, fellow Daoist, I have some earth-shattering news here, but you must never tell anyone else! It's about the Witch Clan..."

"Oh? Tell me quickly, I promise I'll keep it a secret!"

And so it spread from one person to ten, and from ten to a hundred.

Before long, almost all the gods in the Zixiao Palace knew about this "insider information".

When everyone looked at the thirteen ancestral witches, their eyes involuntarily revealed a trace of undisguised sympathy and pity.

[Hmph, these guys are trying to trick us again, aren't they?] The Five Elements Qilin Kings just sneered after hearing the news, expressing their high level of skepticism.

They had suffered at the hands of the Thirteen Ancestral Witches before and knew their shrewdness well.

There must be other reasons why the Ancestral Witches did not sever the corpse.

Could they be planning to scam someone first, and then pull off a bigger scheme later?

The more the Five Elements Qilin King thought about it, the more likely it seemed.

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Hongjun Daoren's second sermon gradually came to an end amidst the gods' success in either severing their corpses or attaining enlightenment, as well as the unique "tragic performance" of the Wu tribe.

After a century of answering questions, Hongjun's figure slowly dissipated on the high platform like water vapor, once again transforming into the "Heavenly Dao Hongjun" tightly bound by countless chains of laws, silent and speechless.

Xuanqing moved swiftly and quietly stood before the high platform, taking Hongjun's place.

He calmly swept his gaze over the gods below him, especially those powerful beings who had just severed their three corpses, and nodded slightly in approval.

"Fellow Daoists, Principal Hongjun's lecture has detailed the methods of immortality and the principles of severing the three corpses to attain Hunyuan. I'm sure you have all gained a great deal from it."

Xuanqing's voice was gentle and clear, reaching the ears of every deity.

"Next, I will tell you about another method of attaining enlightenment, which I will call the 'Five Great Luo Method' for now."

"I hope this method can provide some different ideas for everyone to further their studies in the Great Luo Realm in the future."

Upon hearing this, everyone held their breath and waited for Xuanqing to begin his sermon.

Xuanqing said, "The so-called Five Greats refer to Taiji, Taisu, Taishi, Taichu, and Taiyi."

“These five Tai represent five key stages from ‘all things exist’ to ‘emptiness without emptiness’, which is also the process by which the Great Luo Supreme constantly refines his own Great Dao and traces back to the origin.”

“I call this process ‘rebellion against nothingness’.”

Xuanqing's voice began to grow grand and resonant, as if expounding the profound truths of the beginning of the universe.

"The first of the five Tai is called Taiji Dalu."

"This realm is the beginning of your attainment of the Great Luo, encompassing all existence, and is also the foundation of perfection."

"Tai Chi is a spirit, a breath, a form, a substance, and a body, representing all things and being eternally free."

"Only when one reaches this state, with the Dao fruit perfected and immortal, can one become a true Great Luo Supreme, possessing the qualification to roam the river of time and space and overlook the changing of eras."

To illustrate the Great Dao more vividly, Xuanqing casually created a magnificent world.

"The Taiji is the source of all things, from which all things are formed, and the Great Dao is complete, just like this complete world."

"And after Tai Chi comes Tai Su!"

The next moment, the world that Xuanqing had created suddenly changed, and everything derived from the countless paths began to rewind.

Everything in the universe is like peeling away layers of silk to reveal its true nature.

"The Great Simplicity is the beginning of all things!"

“Reverse the principle of ‘three gives birth to all things’ and return from ‘all things’ to ‘three’.”

"Upon reaching this stage of cultivation, one must comprehend the truth of all things in the Great Dao in order to defy the Great Dao and perceive the most fundamental 'quality' or 'essence' that constitutes all things in the universe."

"Mastering this 'quality' is like mastering the core code of the evolution of all things. With a single thought, one can create all things, and with another thought, one can return all things to their original quality. This officially opens the door from 'existence' to 'non-existence,' making one a senior master."

Some veteran and newly promoted Grand Luo Immortals looked thoughtful upon hearing this, as they vaguely felt that they had already touched the edge of this realm.

Xuanqing continued, "Thirdly, it is called Tai Shi Da Luo."

"The Great Beginning is the beginning of form!"

As soon as the words were spoken, the world changed again, the entire world transforming from real to illusory, leaving only its form.

"Upon reaching this level, one can deduce 'two' from 'three'."

“The cultivator has successfully reversed the ‘body’ of all things and the ‘substance’ of the Great Dao that constitutes all things, and has begun to move from ‘having form and substance’ to the mysterious stage of ‘having form and no substance’.”

"At this time, the Great Luo's own form of existence will undergo a fundamental transformation. He will no longer be bound by a fixed form and material composition, and will be able to see through the flaws in the 'body' and 'substance' of others' Great Dao."

As Xuanqing finished speaking, his gaze inadvertently swept over Yangmei Daoist.

Back then, he used the characteristics of the Great Luo of the Primordial Beginning to reverse the Three Corpses of Hongjun and Yangmei, causing them to reveal their original forms.

Yang Mei Daoist naturally understood what Xuan Qing meant by these words, and gained a more intuitive understanding of the mysteries of the Great Luo of the Beginning.

So that's how it was.

"The fourth is called the Great Primordial Luo."

"The beginning of all things is the origin of Qi!"

Xuanqing flipped his hand, and the world in his palm completely disappeared, transforming into a ball of innate energy.

"This realm is the return from 'two' to 'one'."

"When the Great Luo rebels to this extent, he must completely understand and transcend the 'body,' 'substance,' and 'form' of his own Great Dao, and in the end, only the 'Primordial Qi' that is innate, indestructible, and gives birth to all things remains."

"This 'primordial Qi' is formless and without appearance, without restraint or constraint, thus it can transform into myriad forms and appearances, with infinite wondrous uses."

"A crucial characteristic possessed by the Primordial Great Luo is its ability to influence all the gods!"

"What is Dao dyeing?" a deity couldn't help but ask.

Xuanqing gave him an approving look and explained, "The so-called Dao dyeing refers to the 'Dao Yi Zhi Qi' of the Primordial Great Luo, which can subtly influence and even assimilate the Dao of other beings with its own Great Dao origin."

"This is not a forced reversal, but rather like spring rain nourishing all things, seeping in silently, making them unconsciously move closer to your Great Way, and even eventually become a part of your Great Way."

"hiss--"

Upon hearing this, a collective gasp filled the hall.

The Dao permeates all the gods!

The gods looked at Xuanqing with even greater awe.

They vaguely guessed that His Majesty the Heavenly Emperor had probably already reached, or even surpassed, the Primordial Great Luo Realm.

Having experienced the Battle of Buzhou Mountain, the Taiwei gods and immortals in the core area thought of the supernatural powers of the Heavenly Emperor after breaking the Nine Turns Yellow River Formation.

[Not a forced reversal? Then how did our Three Corpses, Incarnations, and Dao Bodies betray us during the Battle of Buzhou Mountain!] The powerful immortals gave Xuan Qing a resentful look.

They suddenly realized that the Heavenly Emperor's method of attaining enlightenment seemed to specifically counter the method of severing the three corpses.

At the first or second level of the Great Luo realm, severing the three corpses might be more advantageous.

Because the Three Corpses can seal the ability of other gods to dissolve their incarnations when they are using cheat codes.

However, upon reaching the third realm, the Tai Shi Daluo can directly reverse the essence of the enemy's three corpses and transform them into spiritual treasures.

You were cheating, weren't you? I've banned your cheats!
The fourth realm is even more exaggerated: the Primordial Great Luo, whose Dao permeates all gods, can transform the three corpses of others for one's own use.

This isn't just banning cheats; it's stealing other people's cheats and using them for themselves.

If this isn't targeting, then what is it?
Could it be that the Heavenly Emperor was severely suppressed by the Dao Ancestor during the Taiji Daluo and Taisu Daluo stages, and thus, after much agonizing reflection, specifically researched this method to suppress the Three Corpses?

The powerful immortals secretly thought to themselves.

They thought this guess was reasonable!
"The fifth is called Taiyi Daluo."

Xuanqing's voice became even more ethereal, as if it came from the distant, ancient void.

"Taiyi is the beginning of the spirit."

"Before the separation of Qi, there is nothingness; it cannot be seen or heard; this is called 'nothingness'."

"Taiyi Daluo represents the principle of 'the ultimate void, emptiness without emptiness,' and is the ultimate manifestation of 'utmost emptiness.'"

"This is the final step on the path of reversal from 'existence' to 'non-existence' of the Great Luo, and it is also the most difficult step."

"The reason for this is that after Da Luo's profound rebellion and return to nothingness, he still needs to return from 'nothingness'."

"This process is extremely dangerous; a slight misstep can lead to complete moral decay, loss of authenticity, and loss of self."

Xuanqing's expression was serious, which made the gods' hearts tighten.

At that moment, everyone thought of Hongjun.

The attainment of the Dao and the primordial state is the fifth realm of the immortal path, similar to the Great Yi.

Hongjun is now trying to merge with the Dao, and his state is very similar to the description given by the Heavenly Emperor—to merge with the Heavenly Dao and gradually lose himself.

But there seemed to be something slightly unusual about his condition.

The Taiwei elders, such as Wangshu, Zhunti, Nuwa, Fuxi, Dijun, Taiyi, Minghe, Yuanhuang, and Zhenyuanzi, had a more thorough understanding of Xuanqing's explanation.

They had already received the teachings from Xuanqing.

However, at that time, Xuanqing's exploration of the fifth realm was not thorough enough, and he was worried that he would really mislead everyone, so he did not talk about it.

Now, if we use the principles of Taiyi to speculate on the Hunyuan Dao, is it possible that Hongjun merged with the Dao in order to counter the danger of losing himself?
He willingly sat in the Purple Cloud Palace, sealed by the gods, seemingly having his control over the Heavenly Dao diluted. But his true purpose was perhaps to use the power of the gods to strengthen his anchor point in the Great Dao in reality!

With the assistance of the Primordial True Realm, the immeasurable heavens, and all the Dao Lords, he is not only aligning himself with the Heavenly Dao, but also with all the Daos.

The fact that the name of the Dao Ancestor has been passed down through the ages is the best manifestation of the Dao's 'existence.' The Dao Ancestor, revered by countless great deities, is vastly different from anyone who claims to be one!

The elders of Taiwei Temple thought about it more and more and it seemed more and more likely.

It may seem that Hongjun has lost his freedom, but he has gained the true Dao!

[If this speculation is true, then the Heavenly Emperor may indeed be helping Hongjun prove his Dao!] The Taiwei Elders couldn't help but look at Xuanqing.

Was all of this a coincidence, or did the Heavenly Emperor have a plan all along?

People are more willing to believe the latter.

When has the Heavenly Emperor ever played a game of chess idly?
[Except when crafting unorthodox magical artifacts.]

The gods were either surprised or delighted, thoughtful or worried, but none of them affected Xuanqing.

He sat alone on the high platform and continued to expound on the principles of Taiyi.

"Though the path to enlightenment is perilous, it can still be pursued."

"If everyone reaches the Taiyi Daluo stage, comprehends the ultimate principle of Taiwu, and gives birth to an eternal true god from emptiness, then they have broken through the boundary between existence and non-existence and officially entered the fifth realm of Daluo."

At this point, Xuanqing pointed his finger in the void, and the primordial Qi continuously reversed until it returned to nothingness.

The next instant, divine light shone brightly in the void, and a strong fluctuation attracted the attention of all the gods.

Everyone looked at the "Eternal True God," who stood with a round sky above his head, square ground beneath his feet, and a large axe in his hand, exuding an awe-inspiring presence.

[Did the eternal true god born from the Taiyi Daluo of the fifth realm, Pangu? Ah, I see! Ah, I see!]

The gods suddenly realized that the final battle between Taiwei and the Immortal Path was about to begin.

Back then, four Pangus were born!
With such a concrete reference, everyone had more confidence in the Heavenly Emperor's method of attaining enlightenment.

Because every step is traceable, and every step is real and flawless.

"Upon reaching this state, theoretically speaking, one has already achieved great transcendence."

Then, Xuanqing changed the subject: "However, due to the existence of the Great God Pangu, this theoretical transcendence still needs to withstand the great test of the end of the era."

"Taiyi is not the end of the Great Dao; Pangu is!"

"From Taiji to Taiyi, it is a profound and reversed process from 'existence' to 'non-existence'."

"When the Great Luo reaches the extreme of 'Taiyi' and reunites with his true self in 'emptiness without emptiness' and finds 'true existence', the next step is to face the eternal Pangu!"

Xuanqing's voice suddenly became extremely solemn and dignified.

"Returning from nothingness, one will see the True Man Pangu!"

"Reaching this stage is the ultimate of the Great Luo Dao, the supreme achievement of 'the unity of existence and non-existence, perfect harmony and unimpededness,' and a true existence comparable to the Great God Pangu!"

"Only by achieving Pangu can one attain true eternity and transcendence!"

Upon hearing this, the gods were beyond words.

They were filled with awe at the Heavenly Emperor's method of enlightenment, and were struck by its grandeur!

After a long silence, Dijiang, the Ancestral Witch of Space, couldn't help but ask, "May I ask the Heavenly Emperor, from the beginning of the Great Yi to the end of time, after meeting the True Man Pangu, what is that great test?"

This question directly voiced everyone's thoughts.

All the gods turned to look at Xuanqing.

The other Ancestral Witches glanced at the Three Pure Ones subconsciously.

They had also transformed into the true form of Pangu, and they had also seen the real Pangu.

However, in the end, they were outmaneuvered and lost to the Three Pure Ones, Pangu, and failed to witness the great test of the Immortal Pangu.

Upon hearing this, Xuanqing did not answer directly, but simply said, "When Pangu meets Pangu, and eternity meets eternity, that is the time of the change of eras."

"What do you think this great test will be?"

The gods seemed to be deep in thought after hearing this.

A great test that will restart the era?

The first two words that came to everyone's mind instantly were "correction"!
The creation of Pangu, the clash of chaos, the winner becomes the ruler of the next era!
The gods' eyes lit up at this thought, and their blood boiled with excitement.

Previously, it was Pangu Zhenren who cut himself. After walking through the Great Dao of Taiyi and achieving eternity, he can go and correct Pangu Zhenren.

This is so cool!
Before attaining enlightenment, Pangu, the immortal, transformed the primordial chaos into all things.

After you attain enlightenment, the True Man Pangu will carefully guide you to rectify your path.

When you achieve eternity, Pangu will train with you and help you move towards the next eternal era.

For a moment, the gods were filled with emotion: "Truly worthy of being the eternal creator of our primordial true world!"

At that moment, Fuxi suddenly asked a crucial question: "May I ask the Heavenly Emperor, what will happen if I lose in the final test?"

This question was like a bucket of cold water poured over everyone's heads.

Can we possibly lose this major test?

【Brothers who can do it, you can do it.】 In that instant, the thirteen ancestral witches recalled their own experiences, and they felt a deep sense of sympathy for each other.

Chaos fought twice, and lost both times!

Although neither of these was the final test, it shows that when Pangu met Pangu, victory was definitely not guaranteed.

The Three Pure Ones clearly have a clearer answer to this question.

"Judging from our experience, even the Great God Pangu doesn't seem to be entirely serious. It's really hard to say what form the final test will take," the Three Pure Ones thought to themselves.

Pangu Zhenren has been trying to kill you for so long, can you really defeat Pangu Zhenren?
Of course, everyone is happy if we win.

If we lose
"This is a difficult question to answer, since I haven't reached that point yet."

Xuan Qing pondered for a moment, then spoke frankly, saying, "However, if we make a reasonable prediction, if we lose, there are roughly two possible outcomes."

"Firstly, after your failure, retreat to the Primordial World and wait for other Taiyi Daluo to enter the Eternal Realm. Then, form a team to go to the Primordial Realm."

Is this a group beating up Pangu, the immortal?

The gods were moved and thought the result was not bad.

But then everyone thought, what if they lost even if they ganged up on Pangu?

"Wouldn't that make us chaotic demons? This..." The gods shuddered at the thought.

"Secondly, even if you fail, the era will still restart, and Pangu will continue to rule. You, Pangu, will become the best nourishment for the next era."

"With the combined power of two Pangu, the foundation of the primordial true world in the next era will be more solid, and that era will be more glorious."

"You certainly won't die, but you are an eternal being after all. In the next era, you might be able to prove Pangu a second time and start another era."

"Pangu can be proven twice?" The gods were all stunned.

Xuan Qing nodded: "Theoretically, it is possible."

"Since in our deduction that the eternal era is constantly changing, it means that the era between Pangu and the creator could also be a continuous reign."

"Whoever is in charge, opens the door to change the world."

"If you win, Pangu Zhenren will either be freed or go to Erzheng; if Pangu Zhenren wins, you will either gather people or go to Erzheng."

"This process of changing eras may be the process of Pangu constantly proving his Dao."

"This is what is meant by the boundless nature of the Way!"

"Hiss~~" Upon hearing this, the gods gasped.

I thought that defying the Five Elders and achieving eternity would be grand enough.

Who would have thought that the change of the Eternal Era could be Pangu himself proving his identity, or another process of Pangu proving himself!

The Heavenly Emperor's method of attaining enlightenment is a bit terrifying!

"Of course, the above conclusions are all theoretical and still need to be verified."

Xuanqing said, "I'm telling you all this just to provide a way of thinking, a reference."

"If you are interested in the specifics, you can go to the Primordial Realm and ask Pangu in person."

Finally, Xuanqing told a lame joke.

The gods were left speechless, both amused and exasperated.

Should we ask the immortal Pangu?

The scene at that time will probably be something like this—Pangu Zhenren remains silent, only offering corrections.

If someone hasn't even mastered the fifth level of the Great Luo Realm, what right do they have to discuss the Eternal Dao with Pangu Zhenren?
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"Your Majesty, I have another question."

Yang Mei spoke up, "If the new era were to begin, how should we conduct ourselves?"

As a former Space Demon God, Yang Mei was very concerned about this issue.

When the last era was reopened, all the demons perished.

To enter this era, the only option is to go ashore.

When the next era begins, will they be killed by the new Pangu again?

The thought of having to go through a "head-opening ceremony" gave Yang Mei a headache.

I never want to experience that kind of pain again!

"That's a good question."

Xuanqing nodded slightly and said, "In my estimation, when the new era begins, the only ones who can fully preserve themselves and enter the next era, besides the contemporary eternal Pangu, are Taiyi Daluo."

"Really?" The gods' eyes lit up.

"indeed so."

Xuanqing continued, "The Taiyi Daluo is one who can see through the principle of existence and non-existence. He is the gatekeeper of the eternal realm and can also be the leader of an era, observing the rise and fall of the times."

"If we consider the creation of the world and the changing of eras as the 'main storyline,' then the Taiyi Sect Master has the right to create an independent 'side storyline' in the boundless chaos."

"Beyond Pangu, there are exceptions to the Dao, which refers to Taiyi Daluo."

Xuanqing's words ignited the passion in the hearts of all the gods!
Everyone suddenly felt that there was a direction to take!

The eternal Pangu of the new era is invisible, but the Taiyi Cult Leader and the others have seen him!
Even if the Heavenly Emperor, the Dao Ancestor, and the Demon Ancestor haven't reached this level yet, they definitely have the combat power to reach this level!

Otherwise, where did Pangu's true form come from?

[We understand now. The Taiyi Sect Leader, who possesses the true form of Pangu, is the Little Pangu. They possess such great power that they can withstand the causal effects of epochal changes!]

Upon realizing this, all the gods present understood.

"May I ask Your Majesty, from the beginning of time to the beginning of the universe, besides merging with the Dao or transforming oneself into the Dao, are there any other methods?" It was Nuwa who asked this question.

Xuan Qing seemed completely unsurprised by this.

He answered, "Yes!"

All the Great Luo Immortals were greatly encouraged, and they cupped their hands and said, "Please enlighten us, Heavenly Emperor!"

When the Heavenly Emperor spoke of the Taiyi Daluo realm, he expressed the perilous nature of breaking through to this level.

Everyone had their doubts, after all, Hongjun and the Demon Ancestor's choices were to merge with the Dao and transform into the Dao, and the effects had not yet been seen!
But the Heavenly Emperor now says there is another way, and that means there really is!
Xuanqing said, "Transforming into the Dao is a resolute choice to face death and live, and this choice is the most dangerous; uniting with the Dao is a shortcut to achieving Hunyuan, and this is much less difficult, but everyone has seen the price."

“Fellow Daoist Hongjun wants to attain the Primordial Dao, and he needs our help, which will be extremely costly.”

"The shortcut to achieving the ultimate ease lies in the point of 'nurturing the eternal true God'."

The gods listened in silence.

Xuanqing asked, "The path of rebellion is utterly irrational; what is its goal?"

"Pangu!" the gods answered without hesitation.

"Correct!"

Xuan Qing said in a serious tone, "Therefore, in the process of rebelling against the Five Great Gods, everyone must resolutely 'fleece' the Great God Pangu!"

"Pfft~~"

Meng Wuyou, Minghe, Wangchuan, Taishang, and Yuchen smiled knowingly.

The gods smiled knowingly.

Why is His Majesty the Heavenly Emperor suddenly acting so improperly?

Only the elder of Taiwei remained calm and composed.

This is the true Heavenly Emperor; what you saw before was merely a facade!

However, it must be said that even in terms of performance, the Heavenly Emperor's personal charisma earned him the utmost respect from all the gods.

[If Chenxing were here, witnessing the Holy Heavenly Emperor's court assembly, he would most likely marvel at how the Heavenly Emperor had cultivated the Demonic Path.] The Taiwei Elders thought rather unscrupulously.

Xuanqing continued, "The principle of Taiyi is reversed to 'nothingness,' emptiness has nothing to be emptied."

"To avoid losing oneself and one's true self, one needs to leave the most solid guiding principles in reality, which are the anchor points for everyone to return to."

"Is there any beacon in this world more solid and powerful than that of the Great God Pangu?"

The gods nodded in agreement.

Yangmei Daoist, who was also exploring the fifth realm, slapped his thigh and exclaimed, "That's right! How come I didn't think of that!"

Nuwa listened and seemed to be deep in thought.

"Then how can we connect ourselves closely with the great god Pangu?" Nuwa asked.

Xuanqing pointed at the Three Pure Ones and said, "Like the Three Pure Ones, go to the pre-heaven realm and obtain the blessings of the Great God Pangu. The sooner the better."

Upon hearing this, Sanqing immediately became the focus of the entire audience.

"So the identity of Pangu's true lineage has such a use?" the gods murmured to themselves.

Pangu's primordial energy transformed into the Three Pure Ones.

Their identities are known throughout the heavens and the world.

Countless myths about the Three Pure Ones have now arisen throughout the myriad realms and endless time and space.

The answer was already right in front of them, but since they didn't practice the Five Elements Method, they couldn't have thought of it.

The thirteen ancestral witches in the corner remained silent.

They thought sourly, "We are also of Pangu's bloodline, we also have Pangu's legacy, why doesn't the Heavenly Emperor choose us? Is it because we lost the chaotic battle?"

After everyone had a moment to process this information, Xuanqing continued:
"As long as everyone obtains the legacy of Pangu and binds themselves to the Great God Pangu, they can learn from Fellow Daoist Sanqing and reflect everything about themselves to the heavens, leaving their legend in endless time and space."

"In addition, there is another benefit to obtaining the legacy of Pangu."

Xuan Qing, meeting everyone's expectant gazes, revealed a very important point: "That is, when you reach the fourth realm, you can use the characteristics of the Primordial Great Luo to manifest the true form of Pangu."

"In this way, not only will everyone be able to possess the strength of the fifth realm ahead of time, but it will also lay a solid foundation for everyone to nurture an eternal true god in the next stage, greatly increasing the possibility of Taiyi Daluo's return!"

All the gods were filled with admiration after hearing this.

"The virtue of the Heavenly Emperor shines through the ages. We thank the Heavenly Emperor for his grace in spreading the Way."

As the gods were about to bow down, Xuanqing reached out to stop them.

He smiled and said, "The path to enlightenment is boundless, and learning and teaching complement each other."

"As the first dean of the Heavenly Dao Academy and the first Heavenly Emperor of the Taiwei Heavenly Court, I should open the door to a new era for all the gods of heaven and earth and countless living beings."

"I hope that Principal Hong's Hunyuan Dao and my Wutai Principles can help everyone take another step forward and achieve the supreme Dao fruit."

"Next, I will explain many details of the Five Elements Method, and I will answer any questions you may have. Please listen attentively."

"As you command!" The gods sat up straight.

Thus, the secrets of the Five Great Luo Methods, and the ultimate eternal realm, unfolded slowly before the gods like a magnificent scroll of cultivation, as Xuanqing narrated.

From the all-encompassing Taiji, to the tracing of essence in Taisu, to the transcendence of form and substance in Taishi, to the unity of Dao and Qi in Taichu, to the state of emptiness in Taiyi, and finally to the return of existence from nothingness to existence in Pangu Daluo.

Every description of each realm, every detail, is filled with unimaginable mystery.

The gods listened with rapt attention, their minds stirred, as if they could see the endless splendor of the Great Luo Realm.

Hongjun was a good teacher, and so was Xuanqing.

He led the gods on a journey through the Great Dao, explaining in detail the Five Elements' methods of attaining enlightenment, filling in the gaps bit by bit.

Especially those gods who had just severed their three corpses and were full of vigor, now that they had experienced the Heavenly Emperor's method of proving the Dao, they felt even more insignificant and their reverence for the Great Dao arose spontaneously.

Their reverence for the Heavenly Emperor grew ever deeper.

"If the Holy Heavenly Emperor didn't abdicate, and could continue to lead the development of the prehistoric world, how wonderful that would be!"

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

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