Simulation of the Heavens: Starting from the Age of Desolation

Chapter 271 The Greatest Gain: Merging with the Dao
The Fiery Dragon Domain.

Zhou Yu, who was sitting cross-legged alone on a chaotic star, stopped the simulation.

A flood of memories overwhelmed Zhou Yu, leaving him with a profound sense of emotion.

This is probably the longest simulation he's ever done, longer than anyone can imagine.

However, although the time was long, the memories were quite monotonous, consisting mainly of seclusion and enlightenment.

No matter how much one comprehends, it is ultimately within the scope of the myriad paths arising from one path, and it is of little use. These memories are easy to digest.

The biggest takeaway from this simulation was only one thing: talent.

The talent brought about by the passage of time!
As time goes by, one's talents in various aspects are enhanced.

This clone has lived in the simulation for far too long, and the talent it has accumulated is terrifying.

If his Dao Heart hadn't remained unfulfilled, he would have become a Supreme Being in the simulation around the 100 millionth Chaos Era.

His talent at this point was already extraordinary, perhaps even less than his talent outside of simulation, but it was still a supreme-level talent.

However, because he was blocked by his Dao Heart, countless billions of chaotic eras passed afterward, during which he continued to accumulate talent.

Moreover, this talent is not just an improvement in one aspect, but an improvement in many aspects.

This is exaggerated!

This means that Zhou Yu's talent in every path has reached its peak at this moment.

"The Dao Heart is truly mysterious and profound; a slight difference can lead to a completely different outcome," Zhou Yu sighed inwardly.

How extraordinary was his talent in the simulation? But it was only because of regrets that he was unable to achieve his goal.

Because in the simulation he knew that even if he became the supreme being, he could not do anything to the will of that continent.

Now, although he always feels that he is only a hair's breadth away from the unity of the Dao and his heart in the Dao of Array, how long will it take for that hair's breadth to come?
"Only by disregarding everything can there be a sliver of hope." Zhou Yu sat there cross-legged, his mind filled with countless thoughts.

Just like the Supreme Being Bolin, who comprehended the second path, the path of life and death, only when he was caught between life and death, the path of claws was useless. Only by focusing his mind on life and death could he comprehend the second supreme-level path.

Otherwise, they might be stuck for endless years and unable to break through!
“But my Dao of Time and Space is already the ultimate and eternal Dao, and I have even comprehended the origin of all Daos of Space. Compared to that, what is my mastery of the Dao of Array?” Zhou Yu shook his head inwardly.

He understood that abandoning other paths and focusing solely on the path of formations would be much more difficult for him now than before.

"Looks like I need to try a different approach." Zhou Yu narrowed his eyes, quickly making a decision in his mind.

Zhou Yu continued to receive the memories.

Hundreds of thousands of years have passed without anyone noticing.

Finally, all memories were received.

Zhou Yu also learned about what happened after he broke through to the Supreme Realm in the simulation.

The 129 ultimate supreme beings fought against the will of the continent. In the end, the supercontinent exploded. Except for a very few survivors, all living beings and all treasures disappeared.

Logically, Zhou Yu in the simulation should also have died, but he survived for unknown reasons.

It's just that it's not in good condition. It's currently in a state where it can neither move nor think. Without external intervention, it's no different from being dead.

"It seems I'll have to wait until I leave the chaotic universe to be able to help this clone." Zhou Yu sensed this from afar and knew what to do.

This clone is definitely outside the chaotic universe, but he can't say for sure where it is.

But Zhou Yu certainly wouldn't dare leave the Chaos Universe now.

After leaving, let alone the ruler of the Sith Chaos Universe, even another ultimate supreme being like Iyer could easily kill him.

. . .

Inside the Qinghua Cave.

Zhou Yu's second primordial spirit, the clone of Cang, was sitting cross-legged on the supreme stone platform.

At this moment, a sphere covered with countless secret patterns floated in front of him.

When he first comprehended the ten methods of the Holy City Lord level, he obtained two great treasures left behind by the Supreme Qi: one was the "Stone Fire Pearl," and the other was this "Eternal Heart."

The Eternal Heart is subject to ninety-nine layers of restrictions imposed by the Supreme Being. If all of them can be broken, one's mastery of the method of creating a unity of divine power, magical power, and mental power will be comparable to his.

At this moment, Zhou Yu was rapidly breaking through the restriction.

His talent was already extraordinary; it took him 80 billion years to become a supreme being, and with the acceleration of time, it only took him less than ten Chaos Eras.

Now, having gained access to the incredible talent he accumulated through the "Changes of Time" from the previous simulation, his speed in cracking the "Heart of Eternity" is astonishing.

With time accelerated a thousand times, Zhou Yu spent about a trillion years figuring things out before breaking all ninety-nine layers of restrictions.

Wow!
The Eternal Heart shone brightly, and a figure dressed in white robes appeared in front of it.

This was naturally the Supreme Being Qi. Under the ninety-nine layers of restrictions, he left behind two possible directions for the "tenth layer of chaotic restrictions" after the nine layers of chaotic restrictions.

The nine layers of chaotic restrictions, also known as the blue-and-white mist, can only convert the divine power and magic power of Dao Lords at most. However, the tenth layer of chaotic restrictions is much more powerful, capable of converting the divine power and magic power of Eternal Emperors and even Supreme Beings.

Crucially, the tenth layer of chaotic restrictions also involves something extremely important to the Dao Lord: the "immortality of the true spirit."

Once created, Dao Lords can merge with the Dao time and time again.

Even if one fails to achieve enlightenment, one can try repeatedly until the end of one's lifespan.

Once this method is created, it will affect the entire civilization of cultivators. This is why the Supreme Qi collected and studied the method at all costs back then, and even in death, he wanted to leave behind the Qinghua Cave for future generations.

This method is truly extremely important.

After Qi Zhizun finished speaking the message he left behind, his illusory figure slowly began to dissipate and disappear. The spirit of the Qinghua Cave was beside him, watching this scene with some sadness.

"Master, I believe that the Azure Emperor will help you fulfill your wish," the spirit of the Azure Flower Cave thought silently.

He witnessed firsthand just how extraordinary the "Emperor Youcang" was.

The Dao of Union is the legendary ultimate path, and it was achieved in just one year.

Breaking the ninety-nine layers of chaotic restrictions only took about a billion years.

Zhou Yu didn't say much; he was deep in thought.

The two possibilities left by the Supreme Being are "the imperishable void" and "the imperishable limitless".

Zhou Yu naturally knew that "the void is indestructible" was a viable path, but that didn't mean "the limitless is indestructible" was absolutely impossible.

Zhou Yu's greatest confidence in creating the "Tenth Chaotic Restriction" still came from the previous simulation.

Indeed, on that supercontinent, the cultivation civilization had reached an incredible level. Although he didn't know much about the many inheritances passed down by the 129 ultimate supreme beings, he did know some of the most basic ones.

The "True Spirit Never Dies" method is the most basic one. Zhou Yu knows at least a hundred such methods at this time.

Moreover, the Supreme Being created it by drawing on the methods of the Sith, but in reality, there is a great gap between the Sith and practitioners.

On the contrary, although practitioners may not be able to use the methods of that continent directly, the difference between the two is undoubtedly much smaller.

That continent is incredibly inclusive, and the methods within it are likely quite similar to those of the nine chaotic universes.

"I don't need to create too many, just one will suffice." Countless mysteries flashed through Zhou Yu's mind.

The experience of the Supreme Being, and many other completed methods for the immortality of the true spirit.

With numerous references and Zhou Yu's current extraordinary talent, the creation of this True Spirit Immortal Technique proceeded quite smoothly.

It's only a few hundred million years, or even a few hundred billion years with time acceleration.

Zhou Yu then created the "Myriad Forms Never Die".

The mind has many forms, but the true spirit is one.

"This is the tenth layer of the Chaos Restriction. I have personally tested it, and it can even transform the divine power and magic power of my ultimate emperor." Zhou Yu laughed as he handed a jade tube to the spirit of the Qinghua Cave. At this moment, the old man-like spirit of the Qinghua Cave was filled with excitement and disbelief.

Has it really been created?
But this is way too fast!

"I will be leaving this Azure Flower Cave soon," Zhou Yu said, looking at the spirit of the Azure Flower Cave.

"But I have disciples and grand-disciples who are on the ultimate path, and I hope to borrow the legacy of the Supreme Being to help them cultivate."

“My master left this Blue Flower Cave for the tenth layer of Chaos Restriction. Since the Emperor created the tenth layer of Chaos Restriction, everything is naturally arranged by the Emperor.” The old man bowed.

"Ah."

Zhou Yu nodded without saying anything more.

Not long after, Zhou Yu himself announced that he was about to merge with the Dao.

Of course, not many people knew about this union with the Dao.

Not to mention the Supreme Beings, even within the Flame Dragon Domain, very few people know the truth; it's only the cultivators of the Three Realms who are aware of it.

Even so, it still shocked everyone.

"Master, why do you suddenly want to merge with the Dao?" Ji Ning hurriedly came to see Zhou Yu in person.

"It's just a gamble," Zhou Yu shook his head.

"Take a gamble?" Ji Ning asked urgently.

"Our grandmaster told us that the ultimate path requires a perfect Dao heart. Master, have you achieved a perfect Dao heart?"

"It's just a hair's breadth away, which is why I'm going all out," Zhou Yu sighed.

He understood that with his current meager skill in array formations, it would be extremely difficult for him to fully immerse himself in it.

So he thought of merging with the Dao!
When he merges with the Dao, he will be in a special state, and will naturally devote himself to it wholeheartedly. Not to mention, at that time his mastery of array formations will also increase dramatically, reaching a level close to the ultimate Dao of eternity. Only at this time will it be possible to truly reach the state of perfect Dao heart.

Of course, Zhou Yu wouldn't have dared to be so reckless if he hadn't created the "Indestructible Myriad Forms".

Even with the concept of "immortality of all phenomena," this was merely an experiment.

"Master." Ji Ning wanted to say something, but at this moment Zhou Yu pointed, and a method was immediately transmitted into his mind.

"What is this?" Ji Ning was shocked after observing the method.

This method completely overturned his common sense.

"This was passed down to me by your grandmaster. If you're interested, you can try to integrate with the Dao," Zhou Yu said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Ji Ning fell into deep thought.

So, you can even try the Dao Integration method now?
"Haha, I was just joking. If you're not confident, don't try it casually. Every failure will be a blow to your Dao heart," Zhou Yu suddenly said again.

Ji Ning then nodded.

He knew that his master was right.

Spiritual practice is not child's play; how can it be attempted casually?
"Master, would you still like to try?" Ji Ning asked Zhou Yu.

“I’m different. I’m truly confident.” Zhou Yu smiled and didn’t say more.

Although the cultivators of the Flame Dragon Domain were initially unaware that Zhou Yu was about to merge with the Dao.

But when that overwhelming aura soared into the sky, everyone knew.

"Daoist Qianyu is about to merge with the Dao so quickly?" The cultivators of the Flame Dragon Domain were all puzzled.

But they were also secretly watching this scene closely.

If Daoist Youcang succeeded, surely Daoist Qianyu can't succeed too?
If it actually succeeds, that would be incredible.

Time flies, and more than a year has passed in the blink of an eye.
The soaring aura that Zhou Yu's true form was experiencing during his Dao Integration quickly subsided.

Moreover, the improvement has been negligible for three consecutive years.

"Daoist Qianyu is in trouble."

"This ultimate path is indeed not so easy."

The cultivators of the Flame Dragon Domain sighed inwardly. Although Daoist Qianyu's aura had initially surged quite rapidly, it had now stalled.

It should be understood that the entire process of attaining the Dao takes only nine years. If trouble arises, it is indeed extremely difficult to resolve it within nine years.

Meanwhile, in a certain void in the Great Mo Domain, Zhou Yu's main body, sitting cross-legged, and his second primordial spirit, sitting cross-legged inside the Qinghua Cave, were both completely immersed in their own bodies.

The Eternal Flower atop that Dao Tree has already bloomed more than halfway.

But at this moment, the blooming of the Eternal Flower almost came to a standstill.

“If the heart is not pure, the path will naturally be blocked.” Now that Zhou Yu is in the state of merging with the Dao, he can better sense the problem.

He threw himself into it wholeheartedly, hoping to solve the problem.

For the remaining five years of the Dao Integration period, a full four years and eight months, the blooming of the Eternal Flower remained stagnant.

"It's going to fail."

Many people share this idea.

But suddenly, the terrifying pressure that had stopped growing surged up again.

The speed was so fast that it soared to its peak in just three months.

Boom!

An aura of eternity emanated, and the origin of the chaotic universe descended with a thunderous roar.

"It's done."

Zhou Yu sat cross-legged in the Dao Integration Realm, his heart quite calm.

"I still dare not take the risk. If I don't create 'The Indestructible Myriad Forms,' I'm afraid I'll only achieve Dao Integration in three to five years," Zhou Yu understood.

The fact that all phenomena are imperishable was a backup plan, which gave him a sense of relief, and that's why he wasted a few more years.

Of course, the result was good.

As he had predicted, at the end of his journey to the Dao, his "Heart of the Dao of Formations" was completely perfected.

Without the obstacle of his Dao heart, with his exaggerated talent and incredible accumulation, achieving Dao integration was only a natural thing.

This time, Zhou Yu didn't even look for the Dao Integration Fire Cloud Flower because he knew that with his accumulated experience, the Dao Integration Fire Cloud Flower was useless to him.

"Now, my Thousand Star Avatar can also break through." Zhou Yu thought of his avatar that had been at the Three-Leaf Realm of the Pill Venerable.

Regardless of whether one breaks through using the Dao of Arrays or the Dao of Space-Time, that clone can quickly become the ultimate emperor.

“It could be another path,” Zhou Yu pondered.

The talents he accumulated over the years have elevated many of his Dao talents to incredible levels. Now, if he were to cultivate any Dao from the beginning, he could easily reach the ultimate Dao.

If there were no threshold of Dao heart, achieving eternal union with the Dao would probably not be too difficult.

“The Thousand Stars Clone has a long lifespan, so we can definitely give it a shot.” ​​Zhou Yu quickly made a decision.

The third path was not difficult to choose, and Zhou Yu quickly decided to take it—the Path of Illusion.

This path is probably the only one that can achieve remarkable results even in other chaotic universes.

P.S.: That's all for today.

(End of this chapter)