Fantasy: I, the Great Celestial Venerable of the Dao

The sect's overall strength has firmly established itself at the pinnacle of the Central Continent.

He even seemed to have the potential to become a leader among his peers.

Inside the Jade Purity Hall, the auras of the crowd mingled, their Daoist principles resonated, and a mysterious and profound field was faintly formed.

Although no one spoke, a vibrant and enterprising spirit of the sect had already spread.

Wan Jianyi's gaze swept over his fellow disciples in the hall, a hint of satisfaction flashing in his eyes.

But more than anything, it carries a heavy sense of responsibility.

He spoke slowly, his voice steady: "After a century of dormancy, Qingyun has finally gained the momentum to take off."

This is all thanks to the sect leader's strategic planning and the diligent efforts of all the fellow disciples and fellow students.

However, the tallest tree in the forest will surely be felled by the wind.

The stronger we become, the more covetous and fearful the outside world will be.

The Dragon Palace of the East Sea, the Valley of the Underworld, and other potential enemies.

We will never sit idly by and watch Qingyun grow stronger day by day.

In the years to come, one must remain cautious in speech and action, diligently cultivate one's inner strength, and never slacken in the slightest.

Everyone nodded in agreement.

Through a century of cultivation, their minds and character have been tempered to be incredibly resilient, and they deeply understand that the greater the power, the stronger the influence.

The greater the responsibility, the closer the crisis may be.

"only……"

Tian Buyi suddenly frowned, looking towards the back of Tongtian Peak, his tone tinged with worry.

"The sect leader has been in seclusion for over thirty years, and there is still no sign of him emerging."

When he emerged from seclusion last time, he was already at the peak of the Third Tribulation, just one step away from the legendary Great Luo Golden Immortal realm, which transcends the Three Realms and is not bound by the Five Elements.

But this line... is said to be an insurmountable chasm, where countless brilliant minds have perished throughout history.

I wonder what about my senior brother, the sect leader...?

The atmosphere in the hall became slightly heavy upon hearing Dao Xuan's name.

The sect leader is the pillar of Qingyun Sect, the backbone of everyone.

If he can take another step forward and enter the Great Luo realm, the Qingyun Sect will truly have the confidence to engage in equal dialogue with the Four Seas Dragon Palace and even those legendary ancient races.

But how difficult this step is?

"The sect leader is exceptionally talented, possesses extraordinary comprehension, and is also blessed with great fortune."

Zhou Yixian stroked his beard, his eyes gleaming with wisdom.

"The Great Luo Realm is not simply the accumulation of magical power, but the complete control and sublimation of one's own Dao, condensing Dao Fruits and forming one's own laws."

The sect leader bases his teachings on Yin and Yang, incorporating the virtue of water, and his path is vast and profound.

The opportunities, insights, and accumulation required for a breakthrough are far beyond what ordinary people can achieve.

All we need to do is guard the mountain gate and wait patiently for good news.

Hearing this, everyone felt somewhat relieved.

Indeed, the sect leader's actions are always far-sighted and profound, beyond their comprehension.

At that very moment, deep within the Illusion Moon Cave on the back mountain of Tongtian Peak, the Yin-Yang restriction that had been dormant for thirty years was activated.

Suddenly, a very slight fluctuation came, yet it seemed to reach directly to the main road.

The fluctuation was very slight, yet it caused all the Taiyi experts in the Jade Purity Hall to sense it simultaneously and look in that direction.

Inside the cave, Dao Xuan slowly opened his eyes.

In his eyes, a chaotic color slowly shifted, as if depicting the birth and death of the universe and the cycle of all things.

His aura was even more profound and restrained than it had been thirty years ago.

It blends almost seamlessly into the surrounding space, and is nearly invisible unless deliberately explored.

"Peak of the Third Tribulation... My magical power, primordial spirit, and understanding of the Great Dao have all reached perfection and are without flaw."

Dao Xuan muttered to himself, his brows furrowing slightly.

"However, that final step, the Gate of Great Luo, remains elusive and intangible; it can be sensed, but cannot be touched."

It's as if... something crucial is missing.

During his century-long seclusion, he spent the first seventy years sorting out what he had gained, consolidating his cultivation, refining his avatar, teaching his disciples, and bringing the Qingyun Sect back on the right track.

For the next thirty years, he devoted himself entirely to the pursuit of the mysteries of the Great Luo Realm.

He searched through all the ancient books in the Sea Demon Royal Court's collection, and even traveled through the void with his primordial spirit.

Capture the scattered remnants of the Great Dao between heaven and earth, and corroborate them with your own Yin-Yang Dao.

The gains were enormous, and my understanding of the Great Luo Realm far surpassed what I had before.

He understood why the Great Immortal was known as "indestructible through countless eons".

Because he has refined his own path into a unique "Tao Fruit".

This Dao Fruit is its origin in the world. As long as the Dao Fruit is not destroyed, even if the physical body and primordial spirit are destroyed.

It can also be re-condensed in the endless river of time and space.

He also vaguely grasped the direction of condensing the Dao Fruit, but it was always separated by a thin veil.

That veil represents the fact that although one's own Great Dao has been perfected, it seems that one has not been able to fully connect with the "root of heaven and earth".

It lacks an inner support that is "inexhaustible" and "inexhaustible".

"The root of heaven and earth... the five elements revolve, and all things are born... Yin and Yang are the general principles, but below them..."

There are also differentiations of the five elements: metal, wood, water, fire, and earth, which generate and restrain each other, evolving into the vast universe.

Dao Xuan seemed to be deep in thought when a vague record surfaced from the depths of his memory.

"The foundation of the Great Luo lies in the 'Five Qi Returning to the Origin'?"

It seems that... a senior master once mentioned that in order to achieve true immortality, one must harmonize the five elements within the chest and return them to their origin.

Only by worshipping the primordial spirit can one continuously draw upon the power of the Great Dao from the void.

"Supporting the eternal fruit of the Tao..."

"The Five Elements Return to Their Origin..."

The chaotic light in Dao Xuan's eyes shone slightly, but then quickly dimmed.

"The records are vague, and the methods described have long been lost."

Are there still any Great Luo Immortals in the world today?

Even if such a thing existed, it would likely have long since disappeared from the world, making it impossible to find any trace of it.

He slowly rose, his body radiating a natural Daoist aura that resonated with the Yin and Yang energies within the cave.

"Working behind closed doors has its limitations. It seems it's time to go out and explore."

Dao Xuan looked out of the cave, his gaze seemingly piercing through the mountain rocks, revealing a vast and boundless world.

"Visiting ancient sites, exploring hidden realms, and sensing the mysteries of the five elements of heaven and earth—perhaps…"

I can find my own path to the "Five Elements Returning to the Origin" and knock on that gate to the Great Luo.

With his mind made up, he took a step forward, and his figure disappeared from the cave.

The next moment, Dao Xuan's figure quietly appeared inside the Jade Purity Hall.

"Sect Leader!" The people in the hall were both surprised and delighted, and quickly bowed.

Dao Xuan waved his hand, his gaze sweeping gently over the crowd. Sensing the solid Taiyi aura emanating from them, he nodded slightly.

"Indeed. After a century of effort, a magnificent future has been achieved."

After a moment's thought, he said, "I have gained some insights during my seclusion, but I also have some questions."

The Great Luo Pass cannot be breached by simply sitting idly.

I wish to leave the mountains and wander for a while to explore the path ahead.

"All matters in the mountains will continue to be overseen by Junior Brother Wan. All fellow disciples and fellow practitioners will fulfill their respective duties, diligently cultivate, and safeguard the foundation."

Although everyone felt reluctant and worried, they also knew that the sect leader's path was of utmost importance, and they responded in unison:

"We respectfully obey the Sect Leader's decree! We wish the Sect Leader a swift attainment of enlightenment!"

Dao Xuan nodded, said no more, and his figure gradually faded away, turning into a wisp of breeze, quietly drifting out of Yuqing Palace and out of Qingyun Mountain.

Dao Xuan left the mountain without alerting the outside world.

He concealed all his aura and transformed into an ordinary wandering Taoist priest, dressed in a blue robe and cloth shoes.

Holding a bamboo staff that he had casually folded, he began to measure this vast and boundless new world.