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Chapter 456 The Ancestral Dragon Swallows Pills and Has Nine Sons in One Pregnancy
When Taishang exposed his dark past on the spot, the god of destruction, Shiva, was immediately corrupted.

His third vertical eye, located in the center of his forehead, opened instantly!
There was no fire, nor divine light.

All that exists is a void, a symbol of "end"!
That gaze of "nothingness" traversed all distances, ignored all obstacles, and shone with unparalleled precision upon the power of the "world of countless sands" and the "Vedas," a dual force that pressed down upon the Supreme Being.

The creator god used "existence" to suppress its form.

The god of destruction obliterates his own god with nothingness.

"How cruel!"

Seeing that Shiva had turned to darkness so decisively, Taishang calmly raised his left and right hands, forming a yin-yang mudra in the air.

"From the void arises the Taiji!"

In an instant, strange black and white light flowed through the void around Taishang.

As he formed the hand seals, the black and white light merged and converged, forming a Tai Chi pattern that met the gaze of the "End of Nothingness".

On one side is the terrifying final blow that turns “existence” into “non-existence”.

On one side is the supreme truth of going from "nothingness" to "something".

Two completely opposite paths to the pinnacle collided with a deafening roar at this moment!
Boom! ! !
The myriad paths trembled as a result.

Immediately afterwards, an absolute, eternal "silence" began to spread wildly outward.

Wherever it passed, whether it was the Sea of ​​Milk, the starry sky, the laws of nature, or time and space, everything was enveloped in a terrifying void.

The entire Brahma universe seemed to be dragged into eternal annihilation by the collision of these two great paths!
"Pangu's Lotus! Fellow Daoist Taiqing is holding his own against the two Taiyi Sect Masters!"

In the void, the Vedas, the righteous teachings of the universe, rustled and turned, eventually transforming into the phantom of a Taoist priest.

The Guide Daoist sat on a lotus flower, observing the great battle.

He arrived in the Brahma universe very early.

Or rather, he is one of the original shareholders of this universe.

In the mythology of this universe, Brahma emerged from a lotus.

That lotus flower is him.

In the beginning, he manifested his divine form and traveled through the heavens, where he encountered a vibrant golden egg in the chaos—the guardian god Vishnu.

After realizing the other party's mission, he merged into it with a lotus incarnation, intending to use it as a shell company to go public and become the god of creation.

As it turned out, the guide realized he was too late.

There is more than just Vishnu, the guardian deity, inside the egg!
The origins of Brahma and Shiva have already been formed!

At that time, the guide did not know that this "Shiva" was Rahu, and even had some dangerous thoughts.

As a result, he was brutally beaten by the Triad God.

The four deities, initially at odds, eventually joined forces to create the world.

The Three Gods are: one who passes on the legacy, one who protects the world, and one who destroys the world.

The lotus body that guides you transforms into the universal Dharma, the Vedas.

The four gods are in harmony with each other.

Later, before the beginning of time, Jieyin refined the Pure World White Lotus from a false to a real one, attained the Great Dao of Taiyi, and saw through the essence of the Three-Phase God.

He discovered that these three seemed to be Chaos Gods.
If it weren't for the fact that Rahu's original demonic energy was so righteous yet so malevolent, making it easily recognizable, Jieyin would have joined forces with his junior brother to descend in their true forms on the spot and fight those three Chaos Demon Gods.

"To this day, I still don't know where Fellow Daoist Luo Hou dug up Fellow Daoist Life and Fellow Daoist Creation."

"Before this, I thought those two demons were long gone."

He muttered to himself as he led the way.

He was unaware of how Luo Hou had gotten involved with the [Demon God of Life] and the [Demon God of Creation], and he didn't ask any further questions.

Anyway, these three were from the same era. If Luo Hou wanted to help these two former fellow Daoists get out of here together, then there's nothing to say.

"open!"

In the center of the battlefield, amidst boundless silence, Taishang shouted loudly.

Above his head, three flowers bloomed, auspicious clouds spread, and three deities emerged.

The first deity holds a Ruyi scepter, wears a Bagua robe, has an ancient and simple face, and exudes a profound aura, as if he is one with the "principles" of the entire universe.

The second deity rides a blue ox and holds a sword formed from innate merit.

The third deity had the Heaven and Earth Xuanhuang Exquisite Pagoda on his head, held a flat cane, and bore a seven-tenths resemblance to Tai Shang.

The Supreme Qi transforms into the Three Pure Ones.

These three deities are all at the Primordial Chaos Realm!

"Daoyou, please."

Taiqing Daode Tianzun bowed to the equally majestic god of destruction, Shiva, his tone as calm and serene as ever.

However, the "flat cane" in his hand transformed into a supreme trajectory that pierced through the chaos and defined "existence" and "non-existence," striking down upon Shiva!
This attack, though seemingly slow, had in fact already transcended time and space.

It does not attack Shiva's physical body, but rather aims to completely reduce Shiva's existence to nothingness from the level of "reason"!
Faced with this attack, which also came from the level of the "Great Dao", Shiva's three divine eyes simultaneously erupted with an unprecedented and incomparably fervent fighting spirit!

"Well done!"

The "Damaru" hand drum in his hand began to be struck wildly with a rhythm full of destruction.

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

The entire universe seemed to be following this drumbeat, performing a final, frenzied dance before its destruction!
With this destructive dance, he skillfully avoided the attack from the level of "reason".

At the same time, his third vertical eye opened again.

A pure flame of destruction, powerful enough to incinerate the entire universe, burst forth from the slit in his eye.

However, the Linglong Pagoda possesses unparalleled defense, standing atop one's head, making it inherently invincible.

This destructive fire was utterly powerless against [Taiqing Daode Tianzun].

Upon seeing this, the creator god Brahma wielded his mace and flew to fight.

"Fellow Daoist, your opponent is me!"

【Yuqing Yuanshi Tianzun】holding a Ruyi scepter, he cut through the void and blocked Brahma.

[Shangqing Lingbao Tianzun] looked around and saw the Vedas hanging in the void. Then he drew his sword and left.

"Pangu's axe! Why is it aimed at me?!"

"I am just an innocent lotus flower!"

Jieyin could no longer stand idly by; he had no choice but to bite the bullet and face the challenge.

~~~~~
The Central World.

The battle between the Styx and the Valaha continues.

The two sides fought fiercely for over a thousand years.

Over this long millennium, the entire Brahma universe became their battlefield.

They fought their way from the already devastated Ocean of Milk all the way to the cold, desolate cosmos.

Finally, in the end of this long chase and battle.

Valaha seized an opportunity.

"it's over!"

A final, deadly killing intent erupted from his bloodshot eyes!
He concentrated all his power on the two enormous fangs that were already stained red with the blood of the River Styx.

Then, with an unparalleled force that transcended time, space, and even causality, it crashed into it fiercely!
puff! ! !
A dull, piercing sound, like flesh being torn apart, resounded clearly throughout the entire universe.

Varohana's two indestructible, enormous fangs pierced through the body of [Golden Eyes] Styx.

A huge, terrifying hole was punched through his chest, leaving a gaping wound from front to back!
"Do not!!"

Upon seeing his elder brother fall, the Asura King [Golden Bed] let out a hysterical roar.

"Indra, I'm leaving this place to you."

【Varaha】killed the avatar of the Styx River and then rushed into the chaos.

"I'm coming too!"

He joined forces with Brahma, Shiva, and Amitabha to fight against the Supreme Lord and the incarnations of the Three Pure Ones.

~~~~
In the primordial era, the gods of Taiwei wandered the heavens, and there were no major events in the Three Realms for the time being.

After helping the Emperor and Empress maintain the order of Heaven, the gods of the Heavenly Way Committee once again requested leave to go into seclusion.

Why are they still in seclusion even after the great calamity has ended?
Because in the midst of a great calamity, there is both great terror and great opportunity between life and death!
Those who survive the great calamity will enjoy boundless blessings and fortune. All beings and deities who were able to personally participate in this great calamity of the lich and ultimately did not perish under its terrifying destructive power, regardless of their role or the price they paid, will invariably receive unimaginable benefits afterward.

This is why so many gods perished when the great calamity began.

Because they all knew that under the extreme pressure of such a life-or-death calamity, the effect on tempering and improving their own Dao heart and Dao practice was far more significant than that of the usual methodical seclusion and arduous cultivation!
However, the atmosphere inside the East Sea Dragon Palace was somewhat oppressive and heavy at this moment.

Having just returned from the void, the Ancestral Dragon sat on the dragon throne in the Crystal Palace, launching a stern "criticism and education conference" for the trembling dragon clan powerhouses below.

"This great calamity is both a danger and an opportunity!"

"With our ancestors either retiring or passing away, have you lost your ambition?"

"In the boundless expanse of time and space, all beings are like dragons; this is our vow."

"If even the most powerful beings of my dragon race lose that fearless courage to face disasters and challenges, if they no longer dare to risk their lives to pursue the supreme truth of the Great Dao, and only think of living a life of ease and survival in a corner..."

"Then tell me, why would any of the myriad beings in this primordial world feel reverence and longing for my dragon race?! And what makes them willing to follow us and together realize the great ambition of 'all beings becoming dragons'?!"

As Zu Long spoke, he became more and more excited. Looking at the dragon clan powerhouses below the stage, who were silent and had various expressions, he couldn't help but let out a long sigh, his tone full of disappointment and frustration.

"I know you will definitely defend yourselves in your hearts, saying that after the ancient war, our dragon race made a vow to guard the four seas and not to act rashly, otherwise we will suffer the backlash of the heavens."

"But you little brats, have you all forgotten that there is a crucial second half to that oath—'Unless there is an immeasurable eon, the dragon race will not leave the four seas'?!"

"What does 'not appearing except in immeasurable eons' mean?! The true meaning of this sentence is clearly telling you that you should be law-abiding, cultivate diligently, and not easily cause trouble."

"However, once a truly momentous event erupts that sweeps across the three realms and changes the格局 (geju, a concept encompassing both the overall situation and the overall structure), it will be an opportunity for you to legitimately come out, stretch your muscles, make your presence known, and incidentally reap some benefits!"

"But you guys are all perfectly still."

Zu Long was indeed a bit agitated, which explains his reaction.

The First Emperor, who roamed the primordial world and wandered the heavens, believed in the life motto of "life is endless, so is the struggle"!

After all, how can you pursue the Three Thousand Weak Waters without making a fuss?
But he never expected that he had only transformed into a mere hundred or so Yuanhui, and now the younger generation of the Dragon Clan had become so lacking in drive!
Such a lack of creative spirit!
You have to understand, in this rapidly changing and ever-evolving Primordial Realm, if you don't take the initiative to "make things happen," aren't you just waiting to be ruthlessly eliminated by this era?!
Faced with Zu Long's harsh criticism, which was full of anger and disappointment, most of the powerful young dragons present did not dare to breathe loudly.

Only one dragon god answered softly, "But, Ancestor, I cultivate the Way of the Dead."

"I only seek to preserve my life in the primordial world, and do not seek fame among the heavens."

Upon hearing this, Zu Long was stunned.

His dragon eyes, which had been filled with rage, were instantly replaced by a look of bewilderment and confusion.

"Gou...Gou Dao? What is this thing? Among the three thousand Great Daos of the Primordial World, is there such a Dao?"

He looked at the powerful figure who had spoken, who was none other than Ao Guang, the current apparent leader of the East Sea Dragon Clan.

“Xiao Guang,” Zu Long’s tone softened considerably, and he asked with a hint of curiosity, “who did you learn this…this strange and unusual Dao from?”

"It was Prime Minister Turtle who taught us!" Seeing that the Ancestor didn't seem to be about to lose his temper, Ao Guang became bolder and betrayed Prime Minister Turtle who was standing to the side without hesitation.

Upon hearing this, the First Emperor immediately turned his scrutinizing gaze toward the Turtle Prime Minister.

The Turtle Prime Minister coughed twice and replied, "Your Majesty, as you know, our Dragon Clan's Qian Tian Palace has always been the premier 'Great Dao Theory and Practice Innovation Research Institute' in our primordial universe."

"This 'Gou Dao' is a brand new and highly promising direction for the development of the Great Dao, which was specially researched by many researchers in our Qian Tian Palace after your passing away, in order to adapt to the development trend and the fierce competitive environment of the new era."

"The core idea of ​​this great path is actually very simple. To sum it up, it can be summed up in four words: 'Stay calm and don't be reckless!'"

"Your Majesty, think about it. In this primordial world, Great Luo Immortals are everywhere, and Taiyi Immortals are as common as dogs."

"Those old guys who survived from the previous era, or even the era before that, are all cunning, treacherous, and their schemes are deeper than the ocean trench."

"Our younger generation of dragons, although they are all quite talented and have good potential, are still too young and too naive. It's really impossible to outsmart them."

"So everyone felt that rather than going out to outwit and outmaneuver those old foxes and risk getting themselves killed, it was better to stay at home, develop steadily, and plan for the future."

"Therefore, once this 'Path of the Dead' came out, it was deeply loved and sought after by the young people of our Dragon Clan, and gradually became one of the mainstream cultivation paths of the new generation."

"In addition..." Prime Minister Turtle glanced furtively at the somewhat strange expression on the Ancestral Dragon's face before adding in a low voice.

"In addition, in order to meet the diverse cultivation needs of different ethnic groups, our researchers at Qiantian Palace have also drawn inferences from one instance to another and developed two other new major paths that are equally distinctive and well received, based on the 'Gou Dao'."

"One of them is called 'Lying Flat' Avenue."

“Those who cultivate this path need to maintain a ‘lying flat’ mentality of being indifferent to worldly affairs, fame and fortune, and accepting everything as it comes. Their cultivation level will then naturally rise and steadily improve over time.”

Zu Long pondered for a moment: "What about the other Great Dao?"

“Another one is called the [Decadent] Avenue,” Prime Minister Turtle continued.

"This is specially tailored for those clansmen who have encountered major setbacks on their cultivation path, such as failing to attain enlightenment, having their cultivation partner run away with someone else, having their natal magic weapon stolen, or being cheated by an old monster."

"Those who follow the path of cultivation only need to immerse themselves fully in all kinds of negative, pessimistic, and world-weary emotions, and carry out 'decadence' to the end, and their cultivation will also be improved!"

"Currently, among these three 'non-mainstream' cultivation paths newly developed by our Qiantian Palace, the [Path of Deception] and the [Path of Lying Flat] are more popular among the younger generation of clansmen."

"The four Dragon Kings of the Four Seas Dragon Palace are now outstanding individuals who have condensed the Dao Fruit of the [Gu Dao]. Their 'Stability' technique has long been cultivated to a state of perfection."

"Therefore, it is under the influence of this cultivation atmosphere of 'seeking stability in everything and never standing out' that our dragon race collectively remained silent and chose to protect ourselves during this great calamity of the Lich King."

"Although we missed out on the blessings and boundless fortune that followed the great calamity, it is precisely because our Dragon Clan has steadfastly followed these three great paths of 'not getting involved in cause and effect, and cultivating one's own virtue' that we have been able to achieve this."

"Therefore, the overall cultivation strength of our younger generation is not actually much behind that of other races that actively pursue the tribulation, and in some aspects, we are even slightly superior!"

In the end, a hint of barely concealed pride even appeared on the face of the Turtle Prime Minister.
After listening to Prime Minister Turtle's detailed explanation of the "Way of Exile," the "Way of Lying Down," and the "Way of Decadence," Emperor Zulong was at a loss for words.

He opened his mouth, as if wanting to say something in rebuttal, but found that he couldn't find any suitable words for the moment.

After all, judging from the results, it seems that the "unconventional" cultivation theory of Prime Minister Turtle and his group has actually achieved good results.

Although the Dragon Clan missed out on the great calamity's fortune, they perfectly avoided the risk of their demise, preserved their strength, and even allowed the younger generation's cultivation to steadily improve, ensuring they were not left behind by the times.

This... this is absolutely outrageous, it's outrageous to the extreme!

Just as Zu Long was feeling a mix of emotions, and his "hard work and perseverance" cultivation philosophy was being challenged like never before, Zu Long was experiencing a tremendous shock.

Suddenly, without any warning, a flash of inspiration struck him!
He suddenly remembered a past event that he had almost forgotten, and a pill that was equally "outrageous" and "uncertain"!

The Supreme Lord Ziqi Jingyao once jokingly and seriously gifted him a supreme divine pill that was supposedly "tailor-made" for him.

The pill was a mysterious nine-colored glazed tile, covered with intricate Dao patterns, full of vitality, and exuded a fragrant aroma that invigorated the spirit and seemed to wash away all fatigue and pain.

Its name is—【Nine-Turn Rejuvenating Elixir】!
According to what the Supreme Lord said at the time, it has only one effect, which is to greatly, even beyond imagination, enhance the user's "life essence" and "reproduction and creation" power!
When Zulong heard this, he felt that there was something slightly off about what Taishang was saying.

But since the pill did look quite good, he didn't think much of it and just accepted it.

Later, because he was busy with various "funny things" and "exploring the Great Dao", and because he always had a slight wariness of the Supreme Being's "unreliable" alchemy, the First Emperor gradually put the matter out of his mind.

But he never expected that on this special day, when his "unconventional" cultivation philosophy had made his "Dao heart somewhat unstable," he would suddenly remember this supreme divine pill full of "life force and vitality"!

"Perhaps... the future of my dragon race does not necessarily depend on them fighting and killing, or facing any calamities..." In the mind of the Ancestral Dragon, a bold and somewhat crazy idea began to grow uncontrollably.

"Since they all like to 'play it safe' and 'lie flat,' then so be it!"

"You guys are responsible for 'keeping things under control and preventing any recklessness,' while I, as the progenitor, am responsible for... giving you more brothers and sisters who can 'recklessly'!"

"As long as I have enough children, I'm sure I'll be able to produce a few 'dragon overlords' who inherit my ancestral dragon's fine traditions and love to 'stir things up,' right?!"

"When the time comes, if one isn't enough, we'll bring two! If two aren't enough, we'll bring ten! If ten aren't enough, we'll bring a hundred! I refuse to believe that there's no place for my dragon race on this grand stage of the primordial world!"

Upon thinking of this, the First Emperor's eyes instantly blazed with fierce fire!

The moment he thought of the Nine-Turn Rejuvenating Pill, his thoughts seemed to be guided by some force, completely swaying him off course.

So he gave the Prime Minister a few words of encouragement, then hurriedly ended the meeting, returned to his palace, and took out the jade bottle containing the Nine-Turn Rejuvenating Pill!

"that's it!"

Without hesitation, the First Dragon swallowed it whole!

boom--! ! !
Once the pill entered his stomach, it instantly transformed into a terrifying torrent that was both incredibly powerful and incredibly pure, brimming with boundless vitality and creative power. Like a celestial river bursting its banks, it raged outwards!
At that moment, Zu Long felt that every cell, every drop of blood, and even every wisp of his soul were undergoing an unprecedented and frenzied transformation and evolution under the nourishment of this terrifying medicinal power!
His already vast magical power began to grow explosively, as if it had been injected with endless fuel!

Even his understanding and insights into the "Great Way of Water," the "Great Way of Life," and even the "Great Way of Creation and Propagation" surged into his mind at this moment, as if enlightened.

This instantly elevated his control over these great principles to a completely new and incredible level!
"Fellow Daoist Jingyao's pills are indeed remarkably effective!"

"Hahaha, my Three Thousand Weak Waters, here I come!!"

Zu Long was immersed in the extreme pleasure of his rapidly increasing strength and immediately wanted to find the Three Thousand Weak Waters to share his joy.

However, just as he was about to step out of his palace...

He suddenly felt something in his abdomen... something was growing and taking shape at an extremely illogical speed...

And...and not just one?!

"This...this is...?"

A look of disbelief and horror flashed in the eyes of the Ancestral Dragon.

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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