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Chapter 478 Xuanqing's Past Life

On the vast and desolate land, the great cause of humanity promoted by the human emperor Fuxi swept across the entire era like a raging wildfire.

In the depths of the secluded Netherworld, Xuanqing's seclusion had entered a crucial stage.

Ever since he successfully ascended to the supreme realm of Taiyi, he has been desperately seeking the ultimate method of transcendence.

According to the "Five Great Dao Attainment Method" created by Xuanqing himself, the fifth stage of cultivation, namely the fifth realm of the Great Luo, is to seek the mysterious "Principle of the Great Nothingness".

When you can truly cultivate to the supreme state of "emptiness without emptiness, stillness without stillness," you can condense from nothingness a true god that represents the Dao Fruit of Taiyi, an eternal and indestructible being.

Once you reach this stage, you can live as long as heaven and earth, coexist with the Great Dao, and remain undamaged through the changing cycles of time.

In theory, you will later be qualified to face Pangu, the creator god who separated heaven and earth.

And ultimately achieve transcendence.

But that's precisely where the problem lies.

The eternal true god possessed by the Taiyi Sect Master could certainly ensure his safety during the final calamity of the era.

However, this Dao Fruit was not enough to give the Taiyi Sect Master the supreme ability to truly face Pangu and take over the great task of creating the world from him, so as to restart a new era.

"With my current strength, even if I could gather the three great creation artifacts—the Pangu Banner, the Chaos Bell, and the Taiji Diagram—it would be impossible."

In the quiet room, Xuanqing silently calculated the various possibilities of the future and carefully counted each of his trump cards.

"Furthermore, he was able to successfully use the identities of [Fuli Yuanshi Tianzun] or [Yuanshi Tianwang] to reassemble them into that indestructible heaven-opening axe, thereby directly confronting the will of Pangu."

"I'm afraid they won't even be able to achieve a 50/50 situation."

Xuan Qing silently sorted out the many Dao fruits he possessed in his heart.

The eternal true god that was condensed in the Taiyi Realm is its fundamental Dao fruit and the cornerstone of everything.

In addition, there is the pure and profound dark Dao fruit represented by [Kidu Shangzun].

It possesses the Dao Fruit of the Ghost Immortal, which is wielded by the [Great Emperor of Fengdu] and governs billions of souls.

It possesses the immeasurable merits and virtues of the Holy Heavenly Emperor, which bless the three realms.

It possesses the supreme celestial immortal Dao fruit created by [Yuanshi Tianzun], which governs all immortals.

It contains the ultimate demonic path fruit symbolized by the [Primordial Heavenly Demon], which tempts sentient beings to depravity.

Furthermore, there is the all-encompassing Primordial Dao Fruit, which was fused with the Primordial Chaos.

In addition, there are other Dao bodies that are not yet fully mature, but are equally full of potential.

The Ferryman represents the Dao Fruit of Time; the Great Master of Fate represents the Dao Fruit of Destiny; the Xizi represents the Dao Fruit of Electricity; and God represents the Dao Fruit of Light.
Of course, the three Dao fruits of [Ferryman], [Grand Master of Fate], and [God] are still one final step away from truly maturing and becoming perfect.

"After that little squirrel is able to truly take over my job and become a qualified time-space ferryman."

"With my Dao body as the Ferryman, I can directly leap into the river of time and space to experience a complete self-annihilation, thereby perfecting that Dao Fruit of Time."

"As for the two Dao bodies of the Great Master of Fate and God, we need to find a suitable opportunity to let them die in a worthy manner."

Xuanqing already had a plan in mind.

Proving it is too easy; you have to be reckless.

Actively seeking death, experiencing the most complete annihilation and end, is the quickest path to the state of "nothingness".

In any case, Xuanqing's true form resides in reality, like an unchanging beacon of the Dao throughout the ages.

No matter how recklessly his avatars acted in the outside world, they could always eventually return from that absolute nothingness.

There is absolutely no need to worry about getting completely lost because of this.

In addition, among the many Dao fruits he possesses, there are some with rather peculiar painting styles.

For example, that wicked and unorthodox Dao Fruit.

This Dao Fruit can be described as quite special.

Back then, when Xuanqing had nothing to do, he suddenly had a whim and created this Dao Fruit.

As a result, he watched as the art style of the entire prehistoric world became increasingly peculiar under his influence.

His Dao Fruit, which was originally just for fun, has become more and more perfect and powerful.

At that time, Xuanqing really wanted to use this as a basis to develop a completely new "unorthodox method of attaining enlightenment".

Later, Xuanqing thought about it carefully on his own.

He realized that if he really developed this "unorthodox method of enlightenment," it would be a huge opportunity.

I reckon that once I reach the pinnacle of cultivation by relying on this great path, there really won't be any other gods to do with me.

Because the universality of this method of enlightenment is really not high; it can almost be said to have been tailor-made for him.

Therefore, in the spirit of considering the interests of all cultivators, Xuanqing abandoned this tempting idea.

He then devoted more of his energy to researching the "Five Great Dao Attainment Method," which was more suitable for promotion in the prehistoric world.

However, Xuanqing did not give up on this interesting and unorthodox Dao Fruit.

He skillfully integrated the unique "Dao-tainted" attribute of this unorthodox Dao fruit into the "Five Great Dao Attainment Method".

This is the characteristic that the Primordial Great Luo later possessed—"In the beginning there was no form, yet all gods and phenomena existed."

Besides this unorthodox Dao Fruit, there is an even more important one—the Reincarnation Dao Fruit.

As the Ghost Emperor who initiated the Great Cycle of Reincarnation, slaughtered the Reincarnation Demon God, and arranged for the new Reincarnation Ruler, Xuan Qing claims he has no Reincarnation Dao Fruit, and probably no one he knows would believe him.

"All things considered, only thirteen people can cultivate to the perfect Dao Fruit in a short period of time."

"I guess this means we'll only get to meet Pangu once."

Xuan Qing thought about it and decided that he should accelerate the evolution of the [True Realm of the Great Dao].

In the true realm, the thousands of saints and immortals represent both karmic positions and the rudiments of the Dao fruit.

When the Heavenly Emperor was alive, Xuanqing had already distributed some of his positions to the gods through the investiture ceremony.

The deities who obtain these ranks are basically able to attain the Great Luo.

With each additional deity attaining the Great Luo realm, the corresponding Dao fruit prototype within the [True Realm of the Great Dao] will smoothly condense into a true Great Luo Dao fruit.

Next, Xuanqing needs to select from these many Dao Fruits those that best suit him and have the greatest potential, and then spend endless effort and time to refine them one by one to perfection.

"However, this method of cultivating new talent step by step is still a bit too slow."

Xuanqing's fingertips lightly traced across the void, as if plucking the strings of fate.

He said with emotion:

"As expected, if we want to accumulate the greatest amount of power in the shortest amount of time, we still need a grand conferment of godhood that sweeps across all the heavens and myriad realms!"

His eyes gleamed with a wise and profound light.

"We will wipe out all the heroes and valiant warriors in the world who are destined for this calamity!"

"For example, those chaotic demons who have been hiding in the shadows, eager to make their move, are a very good 'catalyst for the Dao Fruit'."

"As long as I can successfully 'take down' those Chaos Gods who wield different Great Daos, I can use their origins as a guide to quickly condense the corresponding, perfect Great Luo Dao Fruit."

"In this way, not only is it time-saving and labor-saving, but it can also achieve a perfect situation of 'mutual benefit and win-win'."

Xuan Qing's lips curled up slightly, forming a confident arc.

"Those remnants of the old era can obtain sacred positions in my [Great Dao True Realm] by returning to the Investiture of the Gods, thereby boarding the fast ship of the new era and achieving the great goal of 'going ashore and finding new employment'."

"As for me, I can smoothly obtain the corresponding perfect Dao fruit, accumulate enough resources, and finally walk on the supreme path of transcendence."

“In a sense, I am even indirectly helping them to fulfill their unfulfilled wishes.”

"With my power, I will fight against Pangu's will and settle the enormous karma that has been entangled since the Chaos Era."

"What a wonderful ending!"

In fact, the deeper purpose of Xuanqing's dispatch of the [Primordial Incarnation] to infiltrate the Heavenly Dao Spirit was to dig a pit and lay the groundwork for the future "Great Conferment of Gods in the Heavens".

If this grand plan of bestowing deities can ultimately be successfully realized.

Then, the myriad karmic positions within the [True Realm of the Great Dao] will be completely transformed into flawless and perfect Great Luo Dao Fruits.

By then, this "True Realm of the Great Dao" should perhaps be given a more fitting name.

For example—【Da Luo Tian】.

Just as Xuan Qing was re-examining his vast cultivation level and methodically planning his grand future strategy,

A divine thought, filled with joy and anticipation, traversed endless time and space, resounding directly within his heart.

That was Meng Wuyou's invitation.

Want to sleep together?

"See you in my dreams."

Upon hearing this, Xuan Qing smiled gently.

He slowly closed his eyes, and his soul instantly broke free from the constraints of his physical body, wandering into the heavens and drifting towards that boundless dream world constructed by the dreams of billions of beings.

When Xuanqing's divine sense crossed the boundary between reality and illusion, it reached the dream world.

There is no real earth here, only a crystal-clear, seven-colored sea of ​​clouds flowing slowly beneath your feet.

Instead of the sun and moon, the sky is filled with a dazzling, dreamlike galaxy.

In that galaxy, each twinkling star represents a sweet dream being woven by a living being.

Countless dream sprites, made of light and with butterfly wings, frolicked and chased each other among the stars, scattering specks of light like fireflies.

A faint, calming fragrance permeated the air, and each breath seemed to wash away the weariness and dust deep within the soul.

In the center of that dreamlike galaxy, a magnificent papacy, beyond description, floats silently.

That papacy seemed to be sculpted from the purest crystallization of dreams.

Its spire soars into the clouds, reaching deep into the Milky Way.

Its walls are constantly changing colors, sometimes as brilliant as the morning glow, and sometimes as deep as the evening stars.

Countless divine runes, born from whimsical imagination, flowed slowly across the walls, as if telling fantastical dream tales. "Here it is!"

Right in front of the magnificent gates of the Vatican, a familiar figure was waving excitedly at him.

A gorgeous red dress, as dazzling as flames, made her even more charming and beautiful.

On her head, she wore a magnificent crown made of countless dream stars, signifying her supreme status as the master of this place.

It was none other than Meng Wuyou, the leader of the Return to the Basket Cult.

She was very happy to see Xuanqing arrive.

She gently waved her delicate hand.

Instantly, a long bridge paved with a seven-colored rainbow stretched out from in front of the Papacy's gates and precisely extended to Xuan Qing's feet.

Standing next to Meng Wuyou was another acquaintance.

The vice leader of the Return to the Cage Cult—Minghe.

At this moment, he was also dressed in a solemn blood-red robe, wearing a dreamlike crown of the same style, and holding a jade tablet carved from a beautiful dream.

That usually unruly face now wore a dignified and sacred expression.

When Xuanqing stepped onto that rainbow bridge and slowly arrived at the gates of the Holy See.

The bishops, dream fulfillers, dream-making masters, and countless devout believers of the [Return to the Cage] sect, who had been waiting there for a long time, all bowed deeply to Xuan Qing with utmost respect, performing the most sublime salute.

Their voices converged into a torrent of fervor and reverence, resounding throughout the entire dream world.

"We respectfully welcome the Pope!"

"May the Pope be both wise and virtuous, invincible in battle, and unify the world for all eternity!"

Hearing these perfectly synchronized slogans, Xuan Qing was left speechless, both amused and exasperated.

He looked at Meng Wuyou and Minghe beside him.

"pope?"

"Yes!"

Meng Wuyou smiled, her eyes crinkling like a little fox that had stolen some honey.

She leaned close to Xuan Qing's ear and whispered:

“I told them that you are the most honorary pope of our Returning to the Cage Church, and that you have come here today specifically to inspect our work.”

Upon hearing this, Xuan Qing couldn't help but smile, and could only helplessly accept this somewhat strange identity.

Styx waved with a smile, signaling the agitated followers to disperse.

Then, he and Meng Wuyou, one on each side, began to enthusiastically act as tour guides for Xuan Qing.

"Come on, Xuanqing, let us show you around the Holy See."

"Perfect timing, you can also help us see if there's anything we can improve about our dream home."

The three of them then leisurely strolled around this fantastical papacy, built from whimsical ideas.

Every building here is filled with boundless imagination.

There are side halls built entirely of candy and chocolate, gardens with sweet milk tea flowing in streams, and skywalks where the scenery can change at any time.

In the boundless expanse of time and space, across countless realms, any being capable of dreaming can, in theory, reach this sacred papacy within their own dreams.

Meng Wuyou pointed to the most dazzling starry sky above them, a proud expression on her face, and began to introduce it:

"Look, this sea of ​​stars represents the dreamlike starry sea of ​​our Primordial True Realm."

"Recently, the light of this sea of ​​stars has become increasingly intense and active."

"This shows that Fuxi did a very good job in the human world."

"He successfully mobilized the imagination and creativity of all living beings in the primordial world."

Then, Meng Wuyou enthusiastically shared with Xuanqing all sorts of new things happening in the Holy See.

For example, a certain dream weaver successfully constructed a perfectly logical dream world within a dream, capable of infinite nesting.

For example, a dream-fulfilling messenger helped an ordinary person who dreamed of becoming a peerless swordsman, allowing him to spar with a legendary swordsman all night long in his dream.

Xuanqing also took it very seriously and commented on everything she said, offering some constructive suggestions for improvement.

After touring most of the Vatican.

Meng Wuyou's smile suddenly became much more serious.

"Finally, there's one more very important thing that I need you to take a look at."

She carefully took out a scroll of scripture radiating endless dreamlike light from her bosom and handed it to Xuanqing.

Xuanqing took the scripture and saw that on the cover, four large characters were written in a dreamlike, ethereal script.

"The Dream Book?"

"Correct!"

A bright and expectant light shone in Meng Wuyou's eyes.

"This is my latest deduction, the fruit of my enlightenment."

"If there are no problems, I will now begin preparing for my enlightenment."

Her tone was filled with barely suppressed excitement.

"You have a higher perspective and a broader view, so please help me analyze this carefully. Are there any oversights?"

"Row!"

Xuan Qing nodded, and immediately sat down on the ground in the sky corridor, and began to carefully read the "Dream Book" that carried the Great Dao of Dreamless Wanderer.

Xuanqing's fingers gently turned the first page of "The Dream Book".

The pages were not made of ordinary paper, but rather resembled a captured, frozen dream.

It feels warm to the touch, with a slight coolness.

On the pages of the book, there were no fixed words, only mysterious runes composed of light that were constantly changing.

These runes, as if possessing life, leaped, combined, and evolved before his eyes.

Sometimes they transform into a bizarre and fantastical dream, and other times they become an obscure and difficult-to-understand explanation of the Great Dao.

Xuan Qing looked at it very seriously, his divine sense completely immersed in the vast and exquisite Dream Dao system constructed by this Heavenly Book.

However, as I flipped through the pages...

A sudden, intense drowsiness quietly spread from the depths of his soul.

That drowsiness did not stem from fatigue, but rather from a more fundamental resonance and guidance from the level of the Great Dao.

It was as if every rune in the "Dream Book" was gently singing him a lullaby.

They were inviting him to let go of all his worries and defenses and drift into the sweetest and most peaceful dreamland.

Xuanqing couldn't help but let out a soft yawn.

Seeing this, Styx was taken aback at first, then clapped his hands and laughed, his face showing undisguised admiration.

"Hahaha, Wuyou, this scroll of scripture of yours is truly miraculously effective!"

"It is effective."

Xuanqing did not try to suppress the strong drowsiness that was rising in his heart.

Instead, he went along with the pull of this great path, a faint smile of interest curling at the corner of his mouth.

With a thought, a vast divine throne formed from the purest laws of tranquility quietly appeared behind him.

The throne was simple yet elegant in design, with a soft backrest as soft as the clouds in the sky.

Xuanqing leaned back comfortably on the throne.

He adjusted to a most comfortable position and said softly:
“Perfect timing, I’ll personally experience the true mysteries of your Great Path of Dreams.”

Thus, under the watchful eyes of the two leaders and deputy leaders of the Return to the Basket Cult.

The Taiyi Sect Master, who ruled the Netherworld and overlooked the cycle of reincarnation, slept peacefully.

His breathing became long and deep, gradually merging with the pulse of the entire dream world.

When Xuanqing's consciousness sank completely into the deepest part of the dream.

He found himself in a pure white, boundless void.

There is no up or down, no four directions, and even the concepts of time and space become blurred.

Everything seemed like the most primitive canvas, waiting for the dream's owner to unleash their boundless imagination.

And right in the very center of this pure white void.

A doorway that seemed out of place with its surroundings stood there quietly.

It was a minimalist white wooden door with a modern industrial design style.

There was also a silver, metallic-looking round handle on the door.

Xuan Qing looked at the door and felt no surprise whatsoever. Instead, he felt a long-lost, inexplicable sense of familiarity.

He slowly walked forward, reached out, and grasped the cold metal handle.

It was accompanied by a soft "click" sound.

He gently pulled the door open towards himself.

As the portal opened, the world that had been hidden behind it slowly unfolded before his eyes like a scroll painting.

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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