Fantasy: I, the Great Celestial Venerable of the Dao

Several years ago, Xiao Yicai had inadvertently glanced at the Tai Chi diagram in this very spot.

Suddenly feeling nauseous and irritable, she fainted on the spot.

Afterwards, Dao Xuan only gave a brief warning:

"Talented one, the path of cultivation is one of either progress or regression; there is no end to it. Wait until you reach the Upper Clarity Realm before you attempt to comprehend this Tai Chi diagram."

Since then, he has come to report no matter how urgent the matter is.

Xiao Yicai no longer dared to look directly at those mysterious patterns.

At the same time, his respect for his master grew day by day.

His master possessed a unique aura that even the heads of the Six Families lacked, leading him to often secretly speculate:

What level of attainment has Master reached now?

Could it be true, as the rumors say, that he has already broken through the legendary Taiqing realm?

Whenever he thought of this, Xiao Yicai's heart would surge with emotion.

However, his master had never explicitly stated it, and he dared not ask rashly.

I just occasionally feel that my master's cultivation is becoming increasingly unfathomable.

Upon hearing Xiao Yicai's report, Dao Xuan suddenly opened his tightly closed eyes, a flash of golden light appearing in them.

The Tai Chi pattern surrounding him also disappeared without a trace.

"The story is about to begin!" This thought flashed through Dao Xuan's mind.

It has been a full thirty-five years.

He has been in this vast land of China for thirty-five years, and now he has finally witnessed the beginning of the original story.

However, Dao Xuan, who had already reached the Taiqing realm, was not greatly disturbed.

With his strength far exceeding that of the original work, he could easily remain calm and observe the changing situation.

Although Dao Xuan doesn't care much about the plot's direction, he doesn't plan to break the existing trajectory for the time being.

After all, the ability to predict the future is based on this very foundation.

"Did Puzhi say what he wanted to do?" Daoxuan asked calmly, as if he were just an ordinary visitor.

"Master Puzhi did not explicitly state this."

Xiao Yicai lowered his head slightly and answered calmly.

After a brief pause, he added, "However, judging from Master Puzhi's solemn expression, this must be no small matter."

"Hmm." Dao Xuan responded softly and slowly stood up.

His dark green Taoist robe fluttered in the wind, further highlighting his otherworldly and ethereal demeanor, yet also exuding an undeniable air of authority.

"You may leave now," Dao Xuan instructed Xiao Yicai.

Xiao Yicai responded, bowed respectfully, and then turned to leave.

Dao Xuan stood with his hands behind his back, gazing at the sky, thinking to himself, "Puzhi, Puzhi, let alone whether your delusional wish can be fulfilled, you can't even suppress the Bloodthirsty Bead, so what are you talking about regarding the path to immortality?"

With this thought in mind, Dao Xuan moved his feet lightly, his movements seemingly slow but actually incredibly subtle.

With a single step, he was already a hundred feet away, a feat that could be described as a great supernatural power that could shrink the earth to an inch!

Dao Xuan's cultivation has now reached the peak of the mid-stage Yin God Realm, and he is just one step away from breaking through to the late stage.

In a few flashes, the dark green figure arrived in front of the Jade Purity Hall.

Inside the hall, Master Puzhi of Tianyin Temple was waiting.

"Greetings, Sect Leader!"

The Qingyun disciples guarding the Jade Purity Hall immediately bowed respectfully upon seeing Dao Xuan, their eyes filled with admiration and awe.

Over the past few decades, as Dao Xuan's cultivation has become increasingly unfathomable, rumors have long circulated within the Qingyun Sect that the sect leader may break through to the Taiqing realm.

Otherwise, why would people be afraid to look directly at the Tai Chi diagram that appeared when he was cultivating?

The disciples of each lineage had witnessed the chief elders cultivating before, including Tian Buyi and Daoist Cangsong, who possessed the highest cultivation levels.

They also lacked such astonishing skill.

"No need for formalities," Dao Xuan said gently to the gatekeeper, his voice both authoritative and kind.

"This humble monk, Puzhi, greets the True Man Daoxuan."

Upon hearing the commotion, Puzhi of Tianyin Temple quickly rose to greet him, pressing his palms together in a gesture of respect.

When he saw Dao Xuan clearly, he was startled.

It wasn't because Dao Xuan's aura was particularly strong, but rather because he was surprised to find that Dao Xuan was just like an ordinary person.

I couldn't sense even a trace of magical energy emanating from him!

How could Dao Xuan Zhenren, the leader of the righteous path in the world, be an ordinary person?

This can only mean that the other party's cultivation has reached the Taiqing realm of returning to simplicity and truth, even surpassing his senior brother, the monk Puhong!

"Master Puzhi, you are too kind." Dao Xuan returned the greeting with a single palm raised in a sword-finger gesture, his demeanor composed.

After the host and guest were seated, the two exchanged a few pleasantries. This was part of the preliminaries.

Puzhi finally revealed the true purpose of his trip.

Just as described in the original work, he came to persuade Dao Xuan to agree to let Qingyun Sect and Tianyin Temple jointly study each other's cultivation techniques.

Upon hearing this, Dao Xuan refused without hesitation.

A hint of mockery arose in his heart: This Puzhi is far too naive. He can't even persuade his own senior brother, yet he dares to try to persuade the leader of the Qingyun Sect, the leader of the righteous path in the world.

Seeing Dao Xuan's resolute attitude, Pu Zhi was greatly disappointed.

After politely declining Dao Xuan's offer to stay, he took his leave and descended the mountain.

As Dao Xuan watched Pu Zhi's departing figure, a cold glint flashed in his eyes.

Those who are destined to die will eventually die.

After all, the Qingyun Sect wouldn't let go of any opportunity to damage the reputation of the Tianyin Temple. It's just that those innocent civilians...

Thinking of this, Dao Xuan couldn't help but sigh softly in his heart.

He was ultimately not the kind of cold-blooded and ruthless person.

Now that he knew about the impending tragedy, he simply couldn't remain indifferent to so many lives lost.

With his mind made up, Dao Xuan's figure flashed and disappeared from the Jade Purity Palace once again.

The next moment, he was back on the cliff platform at the back of the mountain.

For decades, he has been devoted to studying the mysteries of the Taiji Huasheng Jing.

The Way of Tai Chi elucidates the supreme truth of the transformation of Yin and Yang.

Tao produces one, one produces two, two produces three, and three produces all things.

Tai Chi Yin and Yang are born from the Dao and contain the most fundamental laws of the universe.

Moreover, the Qingyun Sect is originally a branch of the Taoist sect.

The Tai Chi Yin-Yang philosophy he had come to understand was perfectly suited to his own identity.

This is not only a method of cultivation, but also a path to the heavens that leads directly to the Great Dao.

Ever since Dao Xuan decided to comprehend the Great Dao of Taiji Yin Yang, in addition to his daily practice of the Qingyun Sword Technique...

He devoted almost all his attention to the profound principles of the yin-yang cycle and the balance of strength and gentleness.

He used his understanding of the principles of Yin and Yang to verify his cultivation, and his cultivation level rose steadily.

Dao Xuan has now reached the peak of the mid-stage Yin God Realm, at a normal cultivation speed.

Within a few years, it will be natural to break through to the later stages, such a speed of progress.

This was considered earth-shattering in the entire cultivation world.

It's important to understand that once you reach the Taiqing Realm, the focus of cultivation is no longer simply accumulating magical power.

The key to most of them lies in understanding the "Great Way".

But what exactly is "Tao"?

Everyone has their own understanding; ten thousand people might have ten thousand different answers.