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

Poetry:

Smoke and fire swirl across the land of fallen stars; iron bones wither, but blood remains warm.

Desiring to break through the heavenly gates and overturn the four seas, a benevolent and compassionate heart protects the railing.

It is said that Daoist Yunqing bought time for Su Qingxuan by self-destructing.

Witnessing the tragic fate of the allied forces and the disciples of the Three Ones Palace, Su Qingxuan was filled with grief and indignation, and roared to the heavens:

"Where does my path lie?"

"The benevolent person loves others and therefore cannot bear to see the people suffer!"

"In stillness, wisdom arises, thus enabling one to perceive the true nature of demonic calamities!"

"Because of compassion, which can overcome suffering, I am willing to sacrifice myself to protect all sentient beings!"

"The true meaning of the three teachings (Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism) originates from the same source! Only by returning to the origin and uniting as one can we reach the Great Way!"

"Break!!!"

Su Qingxuan looked up to the sky and let out a long roar that shook the entire universe!

No more holding back, no more hesitation, give everything—

His lifelong cultivation, his insights into the three religions, and even his understanding of this world...

A deep love and a strong desire to protect everyone around them.

He poured in all the supreme treasures of the three religions, and infused them into his own foundation of Tao.

Towards that seemingly intangible, supreme barrier that separates Golden Immortals from Great Luo Immortals.

They launched the most decisive and thorough attack!

"Buzz—!!!"

The Spring and Autumn Annals, the Mountain and River Seal, and the Bodhi Spirit Wood—three priceless treasures—are on display at this moment.

The precious light soared into the sky, and the restoration rate instantly broke through the 90% threshold, reaching 99%!

Three powerful Daoist principles, though different in origin, yet perfectly blended together.

It erupted from the Three Treasures and completely merged with Su Qingxuan's own Daoist essence!

The last trace of his ancestor Su Lie appeared, overlapping with his figure.

The will to protect the Dao by sacrificing oneself 100,000 years ago and Su Qingxuan's determination to protect it to the death at this moment perfectly match each other across time and space!

"Snap!"

It felt as if something inside me had shattered, or perhaps it was the first sound of the universe at its beginning.

That wasn't the sound of flesh shattering, but the sound of the small world barrier within Su Qingxuan's body collapsing!

This sound was like a muffled thunder that had been accumulating in my heart since the beginning of time.

At this moment, it finally tore through the chaos, exploding deep within the consciousness of every living being in the Meteor Plains.

The shackles of the Golden Immortal peak are the strongest chains in the Three Realms, imprisoning and killing countless exceptionally talented individuals.

However, at this moment,

The barrier of the Golden Immortal peak, where ten thousand years of cause and effect converge...

Under the impact of the power of all beings' vows and their purest Daoist hearts, it crumbled inch by inch!

He is no longer alone.

Behind him stood the last smile of Daoist Yunqing before he vanished;

Standing there is the silhouette of Su Lie's ancestor who perished in battle 100,000 years ago;

Standing on this scorched earth beneath my feet are the countless corpses of hundreds of thousands of disciples from the three religions.

A vast, ancient, and desolate expanse, yet brimming with vitality.

The supreme aura of compassion, benevolence, purity, and nature.

It shot up from Su Qingxuan's body!

This aura far surpasses that of a Golden Immortal, transcending ordinary laws.

It carries a grand will that "my way is the way of heaven"!

Su Qingxuan's eyes snapped open.

The left eye embodies the noble spirit of the Spring and Autumn Annals.

The right eye is a thick, dark yellow, reminiscent of the seal of mountains and rivers.

Between the eyebrows is the compassionate golden light of the Bodhi tree.

The three torrents within him were no longer running in parallel.

Instead, it's a complete explosion and restructuring!

Boom!!!

The sky exploded, and the void that was originally covered by demonic energy was forcibly torn apart.

There were no calamity clouds, because Su Qingxuan's Dao at this moment...

It has already transcended the conventional constraints of the Heavenly Dao.

This is a declaration of "acting on behalf of Heaven"!

The colorful auspicious clouds no longer floated, but cascaded down like a waterfall;

The golden lotus that emerged from the earth was no longer an illusion, but a real entity carrying the fragrance of the soil!

The vibrant life force clashed violently with the deathly demonic energy.

The sound it emitted was a sharp, screeching sound, like the wailing of ten thousand ghosts!

Endless rosy clouds and auspicious mists emerged from the void.

The ethereal sound of the Great Dao drifted in.

Golden lotuses sprang from the earth, and fragrance filled the void!

The demonic energy throughout the entire Meteor Plains, and even in the wider celestial realms,

Under the impact of this aura, it melted and dissipated rapidly, like snow being poured on boiling water!

Great Golden Immortal! Success!

Moreover, this is no ordinary Great Luo!

Its essence embodies the benevolence of Confucianism, the tranquility of Taoism, and the compassion of Buddhism.

The true meanings of the three religions can no longer coexist.

Instead, it is a complete and harmonious unification.

It has transformed into a new, supreme Daoist principle that encompasses all things, educates all beings, and safeguards order.

The profound wisdom of the Three Teachings and the Second Sage!

Su Qingxuan's eyes showed neither surprise nor joy, only endless depth and compassion.

It seems to contain the three thousand great principles and have seen all the phenomena of the mortal world.

With a slight thought, the Daoist aura around him naturally flowed.

It coalesced into a magnificent Dharma image that stands tall and upright, over a thousand feet high!

At this moment, time seemed to stand still in Meteorite Plains.

That Dharma image was a thousand feet tall, with its feet treading on the netherworld and its head reaching the heavens.

His appearance was similar to Su Qingxuan's, yet he exuded the majesty of the laws.

Left hand holds a scroll, right hand holds the yin and yang symbol, swastika symbol hangs on chest...

The scroll unfolds in the left hand, but what appears on it is not text.

Rather, it is the light of countless homes and the warmth of everyday life;

The yin-yang symbol held in the right hand is no longer clearly black and white.

Instead, it also encompasses the darkness of demonic energy, transforming it into an endless cycle.

The swastika on the chest is no longer an abstract radiance.

Rather, it is a purifying power that can be perceived by every living being.

The three-colored Taoist robe fluttered in the wind.

Every strand of clothing seemed to be interpreting a different fundamental law...

His body was surrounded by countless rays of light and auspicious energy.

A three-colored halo of light emanated from behind his head, illuminating all the heavens.

The Dharma Image of the Three Sages of the Three Teachings!

It shares the same origin as the sage ancestor from 100,000 years ago.

However, it was due to Su Qingxuan's own experiences and insights.

It adds a sense of resilience born from hardship.

With compassion for all living beings.

"My path leads to oneness, and the three realms are of one mind."

"Those wicked devils who dare to commit crimes, though far away, shall be punished!"

Su Qingxuan and Fa Xiang spoke at the same time.

The sound wasn't loud, but it drowned out all the noise in the world.

The sound was majestic and solemn, containing the supreme truth of the Great Dao.

It resonated deep within the souls of every living being on the Meteorite Plain.

He seemed to show neither anger nor murderous intent.

Yet it possesses an absolute quality, like a statement of fact.

With an inviolable majesty.

The Dark Lord's sinister smile froze!

He felt a tremor that came from the depths of his soul.

That was an instinctive restraint and crushing power!

His proud hundred-foot-tall demonic body was as insignificant as dust before this thousand-foot-tall Dharma form.

He sensed a deadly threat from that divine appearance.

He tried to escape, but found that the surrounding void had been sealed off by an invisible Daoist aura, and he could not move!

"No! This is impossible! You..."

The Demon Lord roared in shock and rage, his body engulfed in frenzied demonic flames.

The demonic blood stained the sky black, transforming into an ancient demonic dragon that blotted out the sun.

It opened its enormous maw, ready to devour the heavens and the earth.

Su Qingxuan simply raised his Dharma Image right hand, the palm that held Yin and Yang, and gently pressed it down.

There was no earth-shattering momentum, no dazzling clash of lights.

The demonic dragon pounced when it was still a hundred feet away from the Dharma form.

It's like ink marks on a painting.

It was gently wiped away by an invisible hand.

Immediately afterwards, the Dark Lord's indestructible hundred-foot-tall demonic body also crumbled like a weathered sand sculpture.

From the outside in, it quickly transforms into the finest black specks of light.

Completely annihilated, not even a trace of demonic soul escaped.

In his last glance before he vanished, he did not see death.

Rather, it was the unfathomable compassion in Su Qingxuan's eyes—

It's like watching a buzzing, annoying mosquito.

The Great Demon Lord has fallen! His body and soul have been annihilated!

This is an absolute crushing of strength, just like the heavens sweeping away the dust.

An ant can shake a tree without the tree noticing, and an ant can touch the sun without the sun dimming.

Under the operation of the Great Dao's laws, all those who attempt to defy the Dao will be punished.

Just like that demonic dragon, it vanished without a trace, leaving no trace behind.

The remaining Golden Immortal Demon Generals, and countless demon soldiers,

At the moment the Demon Lord fell, they lost their pillar of support.

And under the immense pressure of the Dharma images of the Three Sages of the Three Teachings.

Millions of demon soldiers let out desperate cries.

That is the most primal fear when facing an apex predator in the food chain.

They completely collapsed and scattered in all directions.

"Eliminate evil completely."

Su Qingxuan's Dharma Image swept across the area, and the three-colored Dao light rippled slightly.

It spread out like ripples on water.

Wherever Daoguang passed, all the fleeing demon soldiers and generals...

Regardless of their cultivation level, they all vanished without a trace, like pure white snow in spring.

In just a few breaths, the overwhelming demonic aura that permeated Meteor Plains was completely cleared away!

Only the devastation and the bodies of the victims remained, bearing witness to the horrific tragedy that had just occurred.

The Dharma form slowly shrank back to its normal size, and Su Qingxuan's true form appeared.

His face was slightly pale, and his breathing was somewhat unsteady.

He broke through in the heat of battle and forcibly activated the power of the Great Luo.

Purifying nearly ten million demons consumed a huge amount of resources.

But he still stood tall in the air, like a pillar stabilizing the sea.

The meteorite plain was initially deathly silent.

Immediately following was a deafening roar of cheers and wailing…

And the complex emotions of surviving a disaster suddenly erupted!

"We won! We won!"

"The Demon Lord is dead! The demon tide has been extinguished!"

"True Lord Su has broken through to the Great Luo realm! He's a Quasi-Saint!"

The surviving disciples of the Three Religions Alliance and the disciples of the Sanyi Palace

They embraced and wept, then knelt and bowed deeply.

Qingbing, Kong He, and Huiming

He staggered to Su Qingxuan's side.

He bowed deeply to the ground and remained there for a long time.

"Lord Su..." Qingbing raised her head, tears streaming down her face, her voice choked with sobs.

"Old Taoist... lived ten thousand years in vain, utterly muddle-headed!"

If it weren't for the True Lord today, we would all be victims of demonic possession.

The three realms will also be plunged into chaos and suffering!

All that happened in the past was our fault!

From this day forward, Qingbing, and all my disciples...

We will follow the lead of the True Lord.

We will obey the orders of the Assistant Directorate, and the three religions will be of one mind and have no further dissent!

May Heaven punish those who break this oath!

He swore an oath to the heavens, each word dripping with blood.

Kong He and Huiming also swore an oath at the same time.

His words were earnest and filled with remorse.

This battle has shown us firsthand the painful consequences of sectarianism.

They also witnessed Su Qingxuan disregard past grievances, risk his life, and turn the tide.

He even broke through to the Great Luo realm in the heat of battle, achieving the Dharma form of a sub-sage of the three religions.

Their pitiful stubbornness and pride,

It had already been crushed to pieces.

All that remains is endless admiration, gratitude, and a desire to follow.

Su Qingxuan slowly landed, helped the three up, and said gently:

"There's no need for the three elders to do this."

In the face of great calamity, personal grudges and sectarian prejudices can all be set aside.

The deceased are gone, but the living should carry on their will.

After this battle, the blood of the three religions has been shed in one place.

May there be no more barriers from now on, may we be of one mind and one heart, and fight against the calamity together.

"Only then can we live up to the sacrifices of our fellow disciples today."

His gaze swept across the battlefield, taking in the familiar and unfamiliar bodies.

Watching Li Changfeng, Zhou Ruolin, and other surviving disciples tearfully pack up their comrade's belongings...

Looking at the weeping body of Han Shuang, and holding the smiling body of his younger sister.

Looking at Chen Yuan's body, lying next to Shen Tao's body...

My heart is filled with unbearable grief.

In this battle, 30,000 disciples of the Sanyi Palace participated, but fewer than 10,000 survived.

Qian Duo was seriously injured, and Sun Bushao collapsed from exhaustion...

The four fairies, including Chi Ying, were all seriously injured.

On the Allied side, only about 50,000 survived; the rest were buried here.

The sheer scale of the sacrifices is evident.

"True Lord Su!"

The reinforcements led by Immortal Master Guangchengzi arrived just then.

Seeing this, he was greatly surprised, but then realized that the battle was over and he was filled with emotion.

Su Qingxuan bowed to Guang Chengzi:

"Immortal Master, please take charge of the subsequent cleanup of the battlefield, treatment of the wounded, and settlement of our fellow disciples."

Qingxuan needs to adjust his breathing for a while.

"Rest assured, leave this to me." Guang Chengzi nodded emphatically.

Su Qingxuan found a secluded spot by the meteorite, set up a simple restriction, and sat cross-legged to regulate his breathing.

The four fairies also stood guard around him, each adjusting their breathing and healing their injuries.

Su Qingxuan looked inward and realized that he had already achieved the Great Luo Dao Fruit.

Within the Purple Palace, the essence of the three religions is perfectly harmonious and unified.

It transformed into a wondrous, chaotic space.

One of them, a miniature version of his primordial spirit, sat upright.

It was his Great Luo Daoji.

The Three Jewels hung around the image of the Dharma, radiating a bright light, and connected with his mind and spirit.

The level of power and perception of heaven and earth are vastly different from when he was a Golden Immortal.

Their level of life has been perfectly elevated, making them immortal and indestructible.

However, the damage and injuries sustained during the breakthrough and the fierce battle still require time to recover.

He felt little joy at the breakthrough, only a heavy sense of responsibility and grief.

Although we won today, it only eliminated the demonic tide of one plane.

The true Demon Lord of Guixu still exists, and the hidden dangers have not been eliminated.

The elites of the Trinity Palace suffered heavy losses after this battle.

"Young Master," Lin Wanqing's voice rang out softly from outside the barrier, tinged with worry.

Su Qingxuan removed the restriction and looked at the four fairies' concerned eyes.

And seeing their injuries, his heart ached, and he said gently:

"I'm fine. How are your injuries?"

"They're just superficial injuries, nothing serious."

Chi Ying wiped her face, trying to appear indifferent.

But it aggravated the wound, causing him to wince.

"Although this battle was brutal, it has truly broken down the barriers between the three religions."

Xiao Lingxi said in a low voice, looking at the distance where Qingbing and the others were being directed.

Disciples of the three religions, without distinction, worked together to collect the remains and treat the wounded.

Xiao Lingyue clasped her hands together and said, "Amitabha. Let blood serve as a mirror, and let death illuminate the truth."

The blood of our fallen comrades will not have been shed in vain.

Su Qingxuan gazed at the blood-red sunset over Meteor Plain and slowly nodded:

"Yes, it wasn't in vain. Their sacrifice brought true unity among the three religions."

Next, we need to consolidate our forces, strengthen our defenses, and...

Get ready for the real showdown.

The Demon Lord's seal probably won't hold for much longer.

Su Qingxuan's gaze was firm yet gentle:

"The road ahead may be even more difficult, but as long as we are of one mind,

As long as the three religions are of one mind, they will have nothing to fear from any demonic calamity.

Su Qingxuan reached out his hand, and the four fairies placed their hands on his.

Their eyes met, and everything was understood without words.

The setting sun, like blood, cast long, thin silhouettes of figures moving across the meteorite plain.

It's as if time has etched mottled runes on the scorched earth.

Dark red blood meandered and seeped into the cracked earth, like ink seeping into rice paper.

It paints the vast wilderness into a strange, still-wet scroll.

Deep within the scorched earth, tender shoots push through the scabs.

Verdant greenery peeks out from between the piles of corpses.

A new rhythm quietly emerges from the stillness.

It's like a silent verse about the cycle of heaven and earth...

After this battle, the names of Su Qingxuan, the Sanyi Palace, and the Three Religions Coordination Office...

Like a thunderclap from the heavens, shaking the entire world!

The four characters "Three Teachings United in Heart" are like an indelible golden seal, imprinted in the hearts of all immortals—

Even as time goes by, this thought remains as bright as a star in the sky, impossible to erase...

It is:

As the ashes of calamity vanish, new phoenix trees emerge; the demons of ages past are gone, and the Way is no longer lonely.

Do not worry about how treacherous the road ahead may be, for when all beings in the world are of one mind, the path will be clear.