The Three Teachings Converge into One: The Path of the Mortal and the Saintly is the Same

Poetry:

The crowns were torn and the chapters burned, the paths were not yet aligned, and those who raced along different tracks were trapped in the mud and plow.

Suddenly, the full moon shines over the three heavens, awakening a hundred thousand deep-seated mysteries.

It is said that Su Qingxuan led the disciples of the three sects to defeat Terramo Island.

This gradually weakened the resistance of the disciples of the three religions towards the Assistant Minister.

For Su Qingxuan, this can be described as a victory in the first battle.

But Su Qingxuan did not relax his efforts because of this.

We remain pragmatic and move forward step by step, starting with small things.

He saw that the three religions had descended to the mortal realm to spread their teachings, each holding its own version of the doctrine.

They competed for followers, leading to constant friction and conflict.

He then personally took the lead and summoned elders who were proficient in spreading the teachings of the three religions.

They jointly compiled the "Foundation Texts of the Right Path in the Three Realms".

It draws upon the Confucian principles of "benevolence, righteousness, propriety, and wisdom" and the Daoist principle of "naturalness and non-action."

The common essence of Buddhism is "compassion and benevolence".

Without neglecting any particular religion, only propagating the righteous path and a righteous mind.

We must educate all beings to do good and curb the growth of evil thoughts.

After the scriptures were compiled, they were distributed to various places of preaching in the lower realms.

Disciples from the three religions preached together, which avoided disputes and friction.

It also makes it easier for sentient beings in the lower realms to understand the true meaning of the righteous path, and the effect of spreading the teachings far exceeds that of the past.

Regarding resource allocation, Su Qingxuan also formulated fair regulations:

The resources of the three religions will remain under the management of each religion, and the Assistant Directorate will not interfere.

Only when a demonic calamity is imminent, and a certain sect encounters difficulties,

Only then will the Assistant Directorate coordinate and provide voluntary assistance, without any coercion.

In terms of talent selection, a joint academy for the three religions was established to recruit young disciples from the three religions.

We learn the basic principles of Taoism together, verify each other's understanding, and do not force each other to change or modify them.

We encourage only exchanges and start breaking down sectarian barriers, beginning with our younger disciples.

This approach is neither radical nor biased.

We respect the ancestral rules and regulations of the three religions while also actively promoting collaborative affairs and resolving conflicts.

In just a few years, the affairs of the Three Religions Coordination Office gradually got on track.

The officials of the three religions, who were initially at odds, gradually came to recognize Su Qingxuan's abilities and integrity, and their cooperation became increasingly smooth.

The conservatives' soft resistance gradually lost its effectiveness.

Within the Assistant Administration Office, disciples of the three religions began to interact with each other, no longer clearly distinguishing between them.

Within the Three Realms, the essence of the three religions blended together, gradually creating an atmosphere of peace and harmony.

While handling official duties at the Assistant Department, Su Qingxuan never neglected his own cultivation.

He knew that self-cultivation was the foundation for his future, and only when his realm was high enough could he stand firm.

Only in this way can one maintain order and deal with the obstruction from the hardline conservatives...

Facing the calamities of the future.

Previously, reshaping the physical bodies of parents had depleted their vital essence.

His cultivation level dropped from the peak of the Golden Immortal realm to the later stage.

Although he has recovered his original essence after several years of recuperation, he is still just short of returning to the peak of the Golden Immortal realm.

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That day, Su Qingxuan returned to the Sanyi Palace after finishing his official duties.

It happened to be a night of full moon.

The Three Talents Peak is at its peak of prosperity, where the spiritual veins of the three religions converge, and three-colored spiritual mist permeates the entire Three Ones Palace.

He sat alone in the quiet room of Guiyi Courtyard.

Take out the Spring and Autumn Annals, the Mountain and River Seal, and the Bodhi Spirit Wood, three treasures passed down through the Su family.

Place it on the table in front of you.

These three treasures accompanied him from the human realm to the celestial realm.

Witnessing his journey of cultivation is the core legacy left by our ancestors.

His memories had been unlocked multiple times before, helping him to comprehend the unity of the three religions.

At this moment, the three treasures seemed to sense Su Qingxuan's summoning intent.

Spontaneously radiating light:

The Spring and Autumn Annals are gleaming with gold, and a righteous spirit fills the quiet room.

The mountains and rivers reflect the flowing blue light, exuding a Taoist charm that subtly contains the laws of heaven and earth;

The Bodhi tree emits a soft, white light, and the wisdom and compassion of the Buddha cleanse the mind and spirit.

The three colors of light intertwined, forming a three-colored cocoon of light.

Enveloped Su Qingxuan within...

The rich spiritual energy of the three religions slowly flowed in, nourishing his body through his meridians.

Su Qingxuan closed his eyes, sat cross-legged, and immersed his mind in the spiritual energy of the Three Treasures.

Guide the flow of spiritual energy throughout the body to repair damaged fundamental energy.

As spiritual energy continued to flow in...

Previously damaged flesh and blood, meridians, dantian, qi sea, purple mansion, Dao foundation...

Gradually repaired, stabilized, strengthened, and increased...

Su Qingxuan's aura began to rise steadily.

The barriers of the late-stage Golden Immortal realm gradually loosen.

At that moment, the Three Jewels shone brightly—

The pages of the Spring and Autumn Annals turned automatically, the seal of mountains and rivers trembled and roared, and the branches and leaves of the Bodhi tree swayed gently...

Memories of his ancestors, sealed for a hundred thousand years, surged into Su Qingxuan's mind like a tidal wave, the images clear and vivid—

That was the celestial realm 100,000 years ago.

Ancestor Su Lie was dressed in a plain white robe, and his elegance was unparalleled.

He was accompanied by four equally beautiful women.

These are the past lives of Lin Wanqing, Xiao Lingxi, Xiao Lingyue, and Chi Ying:

Immortal Lord Wenqing, True Lord Qingxi, Bhikkhuni Lianyue, and War Goddess Liying.

At that time, our ancestor was already a top saint in the celestial realm.

They cultivate the path of unifying the three religions in order to break down the barriers between them and jointly resist the Demon Lord.

All four women possessed the cultivation level of a peak Great Luo Golden Immortal.

May your life be as long as the sun and moon, and as enduring as heaven and earth.

Wenqing Immortal Lord assisted the ancestors in organizing classic texts, preaching the Dao, and transmitting the Dharma.

True Lord Qingxi refined elixirs, arranged formations, and tempered magical treasures for his ancestors.

Bhikkhuni Lianyue accompanied her ancestors in meditation and enlightenment, purifying their inner demons.

The War Goddess Liying fought alongside her ancestors to vanquish demons and protect them.

The five of them spent every day together and understood each other perfectly.

The relationship between our ancestor and the four women had long transcended that of master and disciple, or even comrades.

The master and servant felt a deep affection for each other.

However, due to the Demon Lord's illness, and with the safety of the Three Realms paramount, the promise made could not be fulfilled.

When the three realms are at peace, let go of everything, stay together, and enjoy carefree bliss.

However, the demon was powerful and its battle was earth-shattering.

Although our ancestors had four daughters to assist them and the help of sages from the three religions, they were still fortunate to have such a great ancestor.

Yet it was still impossible to completely kill the Demon Lord; the only way was to disintegrate himself.

The seal is based on the original essence of the sages and the true meaning of the three religions.

Before his death, the ancestor looked at the four women.

Her eyes were filled with reluctance and guilt, and she choked up as she said:

"I'm sorry to have wronged you, I was unable to fulfill my promise in this lifetime."

If there is an afterlife, Su Lie will certainly live up to everyone's expectations...

"Holding your hand, we grow old together."

The four women were in tears.

They knew that after Su Shengren's death,

The source is scattered and cannot be regenerated.

Only by sacrificing a single wisp of one's undying true spirit...

It is entrusted to the Su family bloodline and three supreme treasures.

Only then, 100,000 years from now, in the way of future generations,

Only through reincarnation and rebirth can the five reunite.

This is what our ancestors meant by "if there is an afterlife".

All four fairies are insightful and intelligent.

They exchanged a glance, their expressions resolute, and said:

"We are willing to be guided by love and based on the Tao, and we are willing to go through ten thousand years of reincarnation."

Experiencing amnesia, ignorance, depravity... and many cycles of suffering,

Ten thousand years later, I will reunite with my lord and continue our past life's journey.

Together we will resist the demonic calamity and attain the Great Dao.

Almost simultaneously, our ancestor perished, his Dao scattered throughout the Three Realms.

The four fairies died for love and were cast into the cycle of reincarnation...

The four immortal spirits sealed their memories and supernatural powers, and slept for 100,000 years.

With only a mortal life form, through countless reincarnations,

All for the sake of Su Qingxuan's birth, and the day of their reunion.

Deep in my memory, my ancestors left a heartfelt message.

His voice was weathered yet solemn: "To future generations, I am Su Lie."

When you receive my inheritance, it will surely be the path to the unification of the three religions.

The journey is fraught with difficulties, and the danger of a demonic calamity is imminent.

I have fallen deeply in love with the four fairies.

However, due to the heavy responsibility, he was unable to complete the task, leaving behind a legacy of karma spanning three lifetimes.

This cause and effect lies not only in emotions, but also in the Dao.

If you cultivate the unity of the three teachings, your Daoist heart must be perfectly harmonious and without flaw.

The tribulations of the mortal world are also tribulations of love.

This debt of affection, this promise of protection, must be settled by you personally.

If we cannot resolve this karmic entanglement and fulfill this predestined relationship...

Your Great Luo Dao Fruit with the Four Fairies will ultimately have flaws.

If one's inner demons are not eliminated, one will inevitably suffer the consequences when the Demon Lord breaks the seal in the future.

Only by overcoming the tribulations of love can one achieve a mind free of attachments and a harmonious integration of the three teachings.

To attain the Great Way of Freedom and protect the peace of the Three Realms.

Remember this, remember this!

This memory was deeply moving, and Su Qingxuan's heart remained unsettled for a long time.

Each time we recreate the memories of our ancestors, the narrative becomes clearer.

He understood why there was a distance between him and the four women.

From the moment we met, there has always been an indescribable bond between us.

Why did the four women remain steadfastly by his side, never abandoning him?

This is a seed of love planted 100,000 years ago.

They endured the suffering of ten thousand reincarnations, all for the sake of this reunion.

This bond and its cause and effect are more than just deep affection and profound loyalty.

That is fearlessness in the face of death, transcending life and death.

It has long been etched into my blood and integrated into my Dao heart with deep affection and profound righteousness.

Su Qingxuan had previously known about his predestined marriage with the four women.

They were also seen as comrades-in-arms, even...

He had already regarded them as his Daoist companions.

But they never investigated further; they were ancestors.

Such a noble and lofty sacrifice.

The four women died for their ancestor in their previous lives and suffered the torment of reincarnation for 100,000 years.

We will stay by each other's side for the rest of our lives, never to be separated.

This affection is deeper than the four seas and heavier than the five sacred mountains!

The message from his ancestors further enlightened him:

Love tribulations are not tribulations, but rather a form of spiritual practice; one must face this karmic bond squarely.

Only by properly understanding this cause and effect can one achieve perfect enlightenment and become invincible.

Just as Su Qingxuan was receiving his ancestor's memories and his mind was filled with excitement.

His aura surged dramatically, and his damaged essence was completely repaired.

His cultivation level rose steadily until he broke through the barrier of the late Golden Immortal stage and returned to the peak of the Golden Immortal realm!

The three colors of Daoist energy flowed around his body, becoming more harmonious and profound than ever before.

The true meaning of the three teachings became increasingly refined, and the understanding of the Great Dao...

Because of this memory and insight, I have reached a higher level.

Meanwhile, inside the Sanyi Palace, the four fairies were cultivating in their respective residences.

When Su Qingxuan broke through, they each felt something in their hearts.

They unlocked their memories one after another, achieving breakthroughs in their respective fields.

Lin Wanqing lived in Wenqing Courtyard, where the air was filled with the fragrance of books.

She was sitting upright in her study, reading Confucian classics, when suddenly her mind was stirred.

The scent of the Spring and Autumn Annals filled the courtyard, and memories of the past life of the Immortal Lord Wenqing surged forth like a tide—

The scenes of assisting our ancestors in preaching and spreading the Dharma 100,000 years ago and accompanying them are still vivid in my mind.

The feelings and ties that spanned ten thousand years in my heart clearly emerged.

Her aura of righteousness surged forth, and the essence of Confucianism and Taoism blended seamlessly within her.

The barrier of the peak Celestial Immortal realm shattered instantly, and he climbed all the way to the mid-stage Golden Immortal realm!

She was surrounded by an ethereal aura, and her temperament became increasingly gentle and graceful.

Most of the memories and cultivation of the Great Luo Golden Immortal from his previous life have been unlocked.

Her eyes held both the gentleness of this life and the composure of her past life.

Xiao Lingxi resides in Lingxi Courtyard, and beside the alchemy furnace, she is refining elixirs.

Suddenly sensing the Daoist rhythm of the Mountain and River Seal, the memories of the True Lord Qingxi from his previous life were rekindled—

Scenes from 100,000 years ago, depicting ancestors refining elixirs, setting up formations, and fighting demons, emerge.

The past karmic connection with Su Qingxuan lingered in her heart.

Her body was filled with Taoist energy, and she mastered profound alchemy and formations without a teacher, her skills becoming increasingly refined.

His cultivation level broke through the Celestial Immortal barrier and he entered the mid-stage of the Golden Immortal realm!

The liveliness was even more pronounced, especially in the eyes and brows.

He possessed a more ethereal and insightful quality reminiscent of a Taoist master from a previous life.

Xiao Lingyue resides in Lianyue Courtyard. In her meditation room, she is meditating with her eyes closed.

Enveloped in the Buddha's light from the Bodhi tree, the memories of her past life as the nun Lian Yue were unlocked—

Images of ancestors meditating, purifying their inner demons, and dying for love to be reincarnated 100,000 years ago emerge.

That compassion and deep affection are integrated into the Buddha's heart.

She was surrounded by brilliant Buddhist light, and her compassionate Daoist aura grew stronger. Her cultivation broke through to the mid-stage of Golden Immortal!

His Buddhist cultivation became increasingly profound, his eyes shone with even greater compassion, and held a deep affection that had lasted for millennia.

Chi Ying resides in Chixia Courtyard, where she is practicing the Demon-Slaying Spear in the martial arts arena.

His marksmanship was sharp and his fighting spirit was high.

Suddenly sensing the aura of Su Qingxuan's ancestors, the memories of his past life as the War Goddess Li Ying resurfaced—

Images of fighting alongside ancestors, protecting ancestors, and sacrificing oneself for the cause 100,000 years ago emerge.

That desire to protect and the deep affection it held only grew stronger.

Her aura was a blend of military prowess and righteousness, and her marksmanship broke through all limitations.

His cultivation level soared all the way to the mid-stage of Golden Immortal!

His heroic spirit has grown even stronger, and his posture has become even more upright.

His eyes held both the open-mindedness of this life and the fierceness of a war god from a past life.

In just one hour, the four women broke through one after another, all reaching the mid-stage of Golden Immortal.

Most of his past life memories and cultivation level have been unlocked.

I can sense more clearly the connection between myself and Su Qingxuan.

That causal thread that spans hundreds of thousands of years and cannot be severed.

I also sensed that unfinished love and promise.

Among the five, there was an unseen connection between their hearts.

That three-life bond can no longer be ignored.

The door to Su Qingxuan's quiet room slowly opened, and three-colored Daoist aura flowed around him.

Gradually, it turned into one color, as indistinct as chaos.

With a calm and profound aura, and eyes full of deep affection, he slowly walked out of the quiet room.

The four fairies also emerged from their seclusion and arrived at the Guiyi Courtyard.

The five people stood facing each other, bathed in moonlight.

The shadows of the five people were cast in an exceptionally soft light.

No words were needed; the deep affection in their eyes spoke volumes.

Lin Wanqing, Xiao Lingxi, Xiao Lingyue, and the four fairies of Chiying

Looking at Su Qingxuan before her, her eyes filled with tears…

.........

Each time they unlock a portion of their memories, their cultivation level advances.

Every step forward is accompanied by a touch of the heartstrings.

Buried in distant times and spaces, buried deep within the truest feelings of my heart.

It was found again and again, little by little...

Then, it clashes and merges with real-life emotions...

Just like the practice of unifying the three religions,

Among countless seemingly unrelated paths, we sort them out and integrate them...

Finally, they found that place, which already existed in some spacetime...

Then, after a victorious reunion, we'll move forward together...

They felt both shy and moved by the rekindling of a past relationship.

And then there was the joy of finally being reunited after a hundred thousand years of waiting.

There's also a certain...unreal feeling that overlaps with reality.

This sense of unreality is precisely the test of one's resolve that spiritual practitioners often face:

Who am I? Who is me? Where did I come from? Where am I going?

When dreams collide with reality

The imprint of reincarnation in this life and the next,

When something is too real and profound, doubt is most likely to arise in one's Daoist mind.

"Faith is the source of the Way and the mother of merit, nurturing all good roots!"

Such doubt can be particularly deadly to those who are more spiritually advanced.

"A moment of unawareness gives rise to three subtle aspects, and the six coarse aspects arise from the influence of external circumstances."

When a single thought of doubt arises, true nature is no longer preserved.

This inevitably leads to the emergence and spread of delusions, fantasies, and illusory states.

The truth is thus obliterated.

The path to enlightenment for cultivators becomes shrouded in mystery.

As a result, his spiritual realm declined, and his Dao heart regressed...

This is something that all practitioners must face and take seriously.

Fortunately, Su Qingxuan and the Four Fairies were there.

Their sense of unreality and doubt

Each time a memory is rekindled and unlocked, it will fade a little.

That deep bond connected them time and time again.

Bring back an incredibly real awareness, and a shared confidence and belief in the future.

Believe in what?

Delusion is inherently empty, truth is inherently existent!

All hardships and obstacles are illusions, they are emptiness.

The love and the Way that they and their ancestors pursued were true.

……

Su Qingxuan looked at the four fairies, his heart filled with guilt and pity.

Ten thousand years ago, they were martyred because of their ancestors and suffered endless cycles of reincarnation.

In this life, he will never betray this bond, fulfill this cause and effect, and will never let them down!

Lin Wanqing stepped forward slowly, her voice soft, tinged with a sob:

"Young master, I... I've remembered even more..."

He remembered what happened 100,000 years ago, and the promise he made to his lord.

We have been in love for ten thousand years, and this bond has never been broken.

Xiao Lingxi's eyes reddened slightly as she tugged at Su Qingxuan's sleeve.

The crisp voice was tinged with a sob:

"Young master, me too, I've remembered so many things..."

"Recalling the scene of martyrdom..."

Xiao Lingyue clasped her hands together, her eyes filled with tears, her compassion overflowing with deep affection:

"Young master, in my previous life I was Lian Yue, accompanying you in your meditation practice."

In this life, Lingyue still wishes to stay by your side, never to be separated.

Chi Ying stepped forward and grabbed Su Qingxuan's hand.

His expression was resolute, his heroic spirit tempered with gentleness:

"Young master, Chi Ying has always protected you, in this life and the last."

No matter what dangers we face, I will stay with you, protect you, and never be separated from you.

Su Qingxuan's voice was deep and solemn, full of deep affection:

A karmic connection spanning ten thousand years, three lifetimes of cause and effect—I'm sorry to have wronged you.

In your past life, your ancestors failed to fulfill their promise due to moral obligations, causing you to wait for ten thousand years.

In this life, I, Su Qingxuan, hereby swear that I will never let you down.

I will definitely give you this perfect ending.

For the rest of our lives, the five of us.

Let us work together to transform this karmic connection into a positive one.

"Never to be separated, always together, cultivating the Great Dao, never to be apart again."

The moonlight was gentle, and the unique three-colored spiritual mist of Sancai Peak surrounded the five people.

A love spanning ten thousand years reunites at this moment; karma from three lifetimes intertwines at this moment.

Although it was an obsession, it gradually became more stable.

They all understood that the tribulation of love was not truly a tribulation, and that if they treated it well and used it wisely, they could overcome it.

It can also become a conducive condition for spiritual practice.

It can also allow cause and effect to gradually become complete, and the Dao heart to be without flaw.

Indeed, it is a preordained cause and condition, and the result of human good deeds.

The wonder of fate lies precisely in this.

……

Afterwards, the five of them walked hand in hand into the Hall of Three Unity to jointly deduce the secrets of heaven.

Inside the hall, the sounds of the three religions intertwined, and five people sat cross-legged.

He activated his own cultivation and the power of the Three Treasures to investigate the cause and effect.

Within the celestial secrets, the scene from 100,000 years ago reappeared:

Our ancestor died in battle, and his four daughters died as martyrs.

Fragments of the future also emerge:

As the demonic calamity descends, the seal weakens, and the five fight side by side.

They used the syncretism of the three religions to fight against the Demon Lord, but at the crucial moment...

Because the cause and effect were not fully resolved, inner demons arose, and all efforts were in vain...

Although the footage is blurry, it is enough to serve as a warning to everyone—

This cause and effect must be fulfilled, but...

However, it did not reveal a specific and perfect method.

Su Qingxuan looked at the four fairies, his eyes resolute:

"Rest assured, although we have not yet glimpsed the specific method for achieving perfection..."

But I will always be there to help you fulfill this bond.

There is no rush, nor is there any retreat from one's true nature.

I will continue to advance the work of the Three Religions Coordination Office, and we should not slacken in our spiritual practice.

Wait patiently for the secrets of heaven to be revealed, for the time to come…

The four fairies all nodded, their eyes filled with deep affection and trust.

……

The following day, Su Qingxuan returned to the Three Religions Coordination Office.

His cultivation level returned to the peak of the Golden Immortal realm, his Dao heart was perfectly harmonious, and he handled official duties with increasing ease.

Seeing his profound aura and composed demeanor, the officials of the three religions felt even greater respect for him.

With increasingly smooth coordination, the affairs of the Assistant Department are progressing exceptionally well.

……

Time flows on, and a century has passed in the blink of an eye.

Under the management of Su Qingxuan and Guang Chengzi, the Three Religions Coordination Office gradually prospered.

The barriers between the three religions are gradually dissolving, and they are working together to eradicate evil.

All matters concerning the preaching in the lower realms proceeded in an orderly and systematic manner.

The righteous energy of the celestial realm is becoming increasingly strong.

Meanwhile, Su Qingxuan and the four fairies are slowly finding their perfect match.

Only in the future, when the karma of three lifetimes is resolved, can one attain the supreme enlightenment.

Silently laying the groundwork for the final battle against the demonic calamity...

It is:

Having endured countless tribulations, our resolve to follow the Dao remains steadfast; together we plant the red lotus in our spiritual realm.

Do not ask who was the master and who was the guest in the past; the three religions unite to prove the heaven of love.