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

Poetry:

After the meeting at Lingxiao, the three religions were united, and for fifty years, the atmosphere was magnificent.

Suddenly, chaos dissipates and memories of the past arise; ten thousand eons of ashes, blood, and red rain fall.

It is said that Su Qingxuan was giving a sermon at Lingxiao Terrace.

With irrefutable facts and reasoning, the last ideological obsession of the die-hards of the three religions was broken.

This made "the three religions working together to resist the demonic calamity" a consensus in the celestial realm.

……

For the next fifty years, the celestial realm underwent a complete transformation.

The authority of the Three Religions Coordinating Office is growing daily, and all collaborative tasks are progressing smoothly.

Preaching in the lower realms, allocating resources, and exchanging disciples.

All matters, including the joint efforts to eradicate sporadic demonic threats, proceeded in an orderly manner.

As a result, the reputation of the Sanyi Palace grew, and seekers flocked to it in droves.

The number of disciples in the palace has reached more than 200,000, and the entrance examination is very strict.

They are all people with strong will and excellent qualities.

Under the careful guidance of Su Qingxuan and the four fairies

He has made great progress in his cultivation and has a firm belief in the unity of the three religions.

However, beneath the surface of harmony and prosperity,

Su Qingxuan, however, never relaxed his guard.

He clearly sensed the Demon Lord's seal deep within the "Ruins of Return".

Its loosening trend has been slightly delayed due to the unity of the three religions and the gradual stabilization of the three realms.

However, the fundamental decline of the three religions has not been reversed.

That was an erosion originating from the level of the Great Dao.

This cannot be solved by ordinary repairs and reinforcements.

As his own Great Luo Realm became more stable, his understanding of the unity of the three religions deepened day by day.

Especially after the three treasures, the Spring and Autumn Bamboo Slips, the Mountain and River Seal, and the Bodhi Spirit Wood, were restored to 99% completion.

A mysterious calling and pull grew ever clearer in his heart—

That comes from eternity, from the very source of our bloodline.

The final echo from that war that determined the fate of the three realms...

Over the past fifty years, the affairs of the Assistant Directorate have been put on the right track.

Immortal Master Guangchengzi and other elders who had submitted to his faith were responsible for daily affairs.

Su Qingxuan, on the other hand, had more time to cultivate...

Su Qingxuan and the four fairies lived in seclusion in the "Guizhen Cave Heaven" of the Sanyi Palace, cultivating in seclusion.

This place is the core where the spiritual veins of the Three Talents Peak converge.

Guided by Xiao Lingxi's Three-in-One True Spirit Array, the essence of the three religions was gathered.

It transformed into a mysterious space, like the primordial chaos at the beginning of creation.

It is the best time to comprehend the fundamental principles of the Tao.

……

Within the grotto, there is no distinction between day and night; only the misty spiritual energy flows like a fog.

Su Qingxuan sat cross-legged on the central platform.

Floating in front of him were the Spring and Autumn Annals, a small bronze seal, and a Bodhi tree.

These three treasures, nurtured for a century, now radiate an inner brilliance and are brimming with spiritual energy.

Their energies interacted, subtly showing a tendency to merge and become one.

The four fairies: Lin Wanqing, Xiao Lingxi, Xiao Lingyue, and Chi Ying.

They sat in four directions, each practicing their own sect's profound techniques.

Its aura was connected to Su Qingxuan and the three treasures.

This forms a perfect cycle.

Su Qingxuan closed his eyes and focused his mind, sinking into his inner palace.

The Dao Fruit of the early stage of the Great Luo has already been stabilized, and now it is moving towards a deeper level.

He reflected on his own spiritual journey:

From an innocent youth in the human realm, he received the inheritance of his ancestors and cultivated the path of the unity of the three religions.

Ascend to the Heavenly Realm, establish the Palace of the Three Ones, and assist in the governance of the Three Teachings...

Having endured the trials of the Illusionary Demon Sea, rescued his family from the Netherworld, and fought a bloody battle at Meteor Plains...

Breakthrough to the Great Luo realm in the heat of battle, condensing the Sub-Saint Dharma Body...

He also presented his arguments at Lingxiao Terrace, dispelling misconceptions and clarifying the truth...

Each step, seemingly a choice made by oneself.

In reality, there is an invisible force pulling it along.

Especially the relationship with the Four Fairies, which spans ten thousand years...

A deep bond of love that transcends life and death.

This is far more than the affection between ordinary Daoist couples; it's more like...

An unfulfilled agreement, a cause and effect that must be resolved.

"The cause and effect need to be understood, not only in the Tao, but also in emotions."

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

Only by overcoming this obstacle can one attain true freedom and achieve harmony among the three teachings.

The message left by my ancestor Su Lie in the book of gold resurfaced in my mind once again.

For a long time, Su Qingxuan only said that this referred to him and the Four Fairies.

The karmic bond in this life must be fulfilled before one's spiritual heart can be free from obstacles.

However, as his cultivation deepened, especially after reaching the Great Luo realm, the Three Treasures were repaired to the critical point.

He then realized that there might be a deeper meaning behind those words.

It concerns not only personal love and affection, but also the ultimate key to the survival of the three realms.

"It's time," Su Qingxuan realized.

He stopped suppressing it and actively guided the power of the Great Luo Dao Fruit.

Along with the ultimate understanding of Confucian benevolence, Taoist tranquility, and Buddhist compassion...

He poured all of it into the three treasures in front of him.

At the same time, he released the restraints on his soul, allowing his bloodline to flow freely.

The long-dormant call was fully awakened.

"Buzzing—!!!"

The three treasures trembled together, emitting clear and melodious Daoist sounds.

The bamboo slips from the Spring and Autumn Annals move on their own without any wind, their pages turning rapidly.

Each gilded ancient character detached from the page and transformed into a golden stream of light.

The blue light of the Mountain and River Seal surged, and the ancient patterns on the seal knob seemed to come alive.

It embodies the profound principles of the creation of heaven and earth and the transformation of yin and yang.

The Bodhi tree's branches and leaves unfurl, bathed in a soft, white Buddhist light.

The images of the Buddha preaching and the Bodhisattvas with lowered brows appeared as if they were real people.

The three colors of precious light shone brightly and attracted each other.

Slowly drawing closer...merging!

At the same time, Su Qingxuan's aura surged dramatically.

The initial barriers of the Great Luo Dynasty crumbled instantly...

He climbed all the way up to the middle and late stages of the Great Luo Dynasty!

It is not a simple accumulation of power, but a sublimation of essence.

Within his Great Luo Dao Fruit, there was originally a harmonious blend of the three teachings.

We are beginning to trace back to and return to a more ancient and original state.

It's as if all traces of artificial enhancement have been removed.

Returning to the original state where Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism were not yet separated, and the Great Way originated from the same source.

Deep within Su Qingxuan's sea of ​​consciousness, as his cultivation broke through, he was drawn together with the Three Treasures.

The final layer of memory seal, sealed for 100,000 years, shattered with a deafening roar!

It is far larger and clearer than ever before.

Even more stunning visuals and information.

Like a flood bursting its banks, it surged into his soul...

……

That was 100,000 years ago, at the summit of the heavens, beside the Ruins of Return.

Without the orderly arrangement of the Thirty-Three Heavens as it is today.

At that time, the heavens shattered, and the laws of nature mourned.

The void was filled with hideous cracks, and earth, water, fire, and wind raged.

As far as the eye could see, there was only scorched earth and ruins, and stars fell like rain.

What was once a blessed land of immortals has been transformed into a desolate wasteland.

Endless demon soldiers and generals, like a black tide.

It surged in from beyond the Thirty-Three Heavens, devouring all light and life in its path.

On the battlefield, limbs and remains were piled up like mountains.

The blood of gods and demons flowed into a filthy river, soaking every inch of the land.

The sounds of fierce fighting and the roar of clashing magical weapons filled the air.

The agonizing cries of dying creatures, the shrieks of demons,

Weaving together a tragic elegy of the apocalypse...

Su Qingxuan —

No, at this moment he is speaking from the perspective of his ancestor Su Lie.

They personally witnessed the ultimate battle that determined the fate of the three realms.

Su Lie was dressed in a blood-stained white robe, his long hair flowing freely.

The three colors of Taoist aura flowed around his body, and the three sacred images of the three religions had solidified and stood upright between heaven and earth.

The golden book in his left hand radiates boundless righteous energy, purifying the demonic atmosphere.

The small seal on the right hand evolves into Yin and Yang Tai Chi, stabilizing the chaotic laws of heaven and earth.

The swastika symbol on his chest, formed from Bodhi wood.

The Buddha's compassionate light shines down, protecting the surviving living beings and the souls of the warriors.

However, even someone as strong as him was experiencing fluctuations in his aura at this moment.

His robe sleeves were torn, and there was a hint of gold blood seeping from the corner of his mouth.

Beside him...

Immortal Lord Wenqing (Lin Wanqing's previous life)

True Lord Qingxi (Xiao Lingxi's previous life)

Miaoyin Dragon Girl/Lianyue Bhikkhuni (Xiao Lingyue's previous life)

Li Ying, the Goddess of War (the previous incarnation of Chi Ying).

The four women were all at the peak of the Great Luo realm, each displaying their unique abilities.

Assist Su Lie in fighting against the surging demon army.

The four women were also covered in wounds, but their eyes were firm, and they stayed close to Su Lie.

In the farthest void, three incomparably majestic figures stood.

They are engaged in a fierce battle with a terrifying being shrouded in endless darkness and chaos.

Those three figures...

It is precisely the Confucian scholar and the Venerable Confucian Master.

Taoist Taiqing Tianzun

Buddha of Buddhism!

The three supreme sages of the three religions held the power of Heaven.

At this moment, however, he could only exist in the darkness—

The Demon Lord and the Demon Lord fought to a draw; neither could gain the upper hand.

Each collision adds new wounds to an already broken world.

The stars vanished, and the realm collapsed.

"Su Lie!"

The voice of the Venerable Wenru Tianzun pierced through the battlefield, carrying a hint of weariness and anxiety.

"This cannot continue! The foundation of the Three Realms has been damaged."

If we continue fighting, even if we are immortal, the billions of living beings in the Three Realms will perish.

This ancient civilization and its traditions will all turn to ashes!

The Celestial Venerable Taiqing waved his whisk, fixing a star field that was polluted by demonic energy and on the verge of collapse.

He sighed:

"The Demon Lord was born from the chaotic demonic path, which is different from the orderly path we uphold."

They are inherently mutually generating and mutually restraining, like yin and yang.

He can draw power from the evil thoughts of all living beings and the negativity of heaven and earth, almost inexhaustibly.

Unless all evil thoughts in the Three Realms are completely purified, it is difficult to truly eradicate them.

The Buddha clasped his hands together, radiating divine light, but this could only temporarily halt the demon lord's corruption.

The voice was filled with compassion:

"The Demon Lord is no ordinary being; he is the embodiment of the concept of 'demon'."

It is easy to kill a person, but difficult to extinguish a single thought.

Moreover, this thought coexists with the thoughts of all sentient beings and the negative aspects of heaven and earth.

They cannot be eradicated, nor can they be completely eliminated.

Unless... the power of will is reversed, and the Great Dao collapses.

Su Lie waved his sleeve, shattering a group of demon generals that rushed towards him.

While gazing at the Demon Lord who was locked in a stalemate with the Three Saints, his eyes flashed with wisdom.

He practiced the unity of the three religions, and his understanding of the essence of the Great Dao was deeper than that of the three sages.

He had already realized that the Demon Lord and the three sages were like two sides of the same coin.

It represents the two extremes of order and chaos, good and evil, creation and destruction.

As long as the Three Realms exist, and as long as living beings have thoughts, these two poles will exist forever.

They check and balance each other, and they are also interdependent.

The Demon Lord's current power is not due to his sudden increase in strength.

Rather, it is because the incessant infighting among the three religions has led to the growth of hatred and afflictions among sentient beings.

The order of the three realms has cracked, leading to the "evil" aspect.

It was magnified to an extreme, suppressing the "good" aspect.

"Three sages,"

Su Lie spoke loudly, his voice echoing across the battlefield:

"The Demon Lord cannot kill him because the concept of 'demon' is immortal."

However, its true form exists in the mortal world, bearing boundless demonic power. If left unchecked, the three realms will surely be destroyed.

The only solution now is to seal it!

"How do we seal it?" the three saints asked in unison.

"Based on the fundamental principle of the unity of the three religions, I integrate the power of the sages of the three religions."

Construct a "Great Seal of the Unity of the Three Teachings" to permanently imprison its true form in the Ruins!

At the same time, it restores order to the three realms and purifies the minds of all beings.

Weaken its power at its source, so that it has no chance of breaking the seal!

Su Lie was resolute.

The three saints looked at each other and saw the determination in each other's eyes.

Although this method cannot completely eliminate the Demon Lord, it is currently the only feasible approach.

however……

"Su Lie, you should know that to construct such a seal, it is necessary to consume a massive amount of the essence of the three religions."

The "Three Teachings in One" doctrine, which is the core and pivotal doctrine, suffered particularly heavy losses.

"You..." Wenru Tianzun hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.

Su Lie smiled nonchalantly, his gaze sweeping over the four women beside him.

Looking down at the ravaged landscape of the Three Realms, his eyes were filled with reluctance.

But it only made them more determined:

"My path is to save the world and guide people, and to protect the three realms."

If sacrificing my own path could bring peace to the three realms,

"In this brief respite for all living beings, Su Lie... has no regrets!"

"My lord!" Upon hearing this, the four women paled and exclaimed in unison.

"No need for further words." Su Lie raised his hand to stop them, his gaze softening as he looked at the four women.

"My mind is made up. It's just... I'm sorry to trouble you."

Though they remained together for eternity, they ultimately failed to fulfill their promise to grow old together.

"No! If our lord departs, we will not live on alone!"

Immortal Wenqing wept uncontrollably.

"I am willing to follow my lord and face the hardships together!"

Qingxi Zhenjun, Lianyue Bhikkhuni, and Liying War God also expressed their firm stance.

Su Lie was moved, but knew that this was not the time for sentimental feelings.

He turned and bowed solemnly to the three sages: "Please, three sages, assist me!"

"Good!" The three saints no longer hesitated and simultaneously activated their supreme holy origins.

The vast Confucian spirit, the serene essence of Taoism, the compassionate light of Buddhism...

Like three celestial rivers, they flowed into Su Lie's body.

Su Lie let out a long roar, forcing out all the essence of his three teachings combined over ten thousand years, and merging it with the power of the three saints.

At the same time, the Spring and Autumn Annals, the Mountain and River Seal, and the Bodhi Spirit Wood floated above his head.

The three natal treasures shone brightly, and under the infusion of the vast source energy, they began to slowly merge!

The golden, blue, and white rays of light intertwined and mingled.

Gradually, it transformed into a place of ancient simplicity and mystery, neither gold nor jade.

The illusory image of the seal with three flowing colors—the Seal of the Three Teachings!

The moment this seal was produced, the Great Dao resonated in harmony.

The once chaotic and violent battlefield fell silent.

The Demon Lord, who was locked in battle with the three saints, let out a roar of shock and rage for the first time:

"The origins of the three religions?! Su Lie, how dare you dismantle your martial arts and merge the treasures of the three religions?!"

You're insane! If this seal is completed, even though the original body will be sealed...

But your soul will also be scattered and your true spirit will cease to exist!

"For the sake of the common people, why should I hesitate to sacrifice myself?!" Su Lie laughed loudly.

His face turned pale rapidly due to the rapid loss of his vital essence, but his eyes shone as brightly as stars.

He formed the final hand seal, revealing the nascent "Three Teachings Seal".

Together with the vast essence of the three religions infused by himself and the three saints, he slammed it fiercely towards the Demon Lord!

"No—!!!" the Demon Lord roared, his body engulfed in frenzied demonic flames.

In an instant, he unleashed a forbidden secret technique that would lead to mutual destruction!

A force capable of destroying the heavens and the earth, threatening to drag down the entire Three Realms.

A terrifying surge of chaos erupted from the core of its demonic body!

"Oh no! He's about to detonate the Chaos Demon Core, taking the Three Realms with him!"

The Supreme Celestial Venerable was horrified.

At this critical moment, a resolute and enlightened look flashed in Su Lie's eyes.

He had originally planned to sacrifice himself to complete the seal, but now he saw the Demon Lord had gone to such extremes.

There was no more hesitation in my heart; instead, a bolder and more far-reaching plan arose within me.

"Three sages, protect the Three Realms!" Su Lie transmitted his last message.

Then, amidst the four women's heart-wrenching cries of "No—",

He no longer kept any, leaving all the remaining essence.

Along with the most essential, immortal true spirit and complete memories.

All of it was poured into the "Three Teachings Seal," which was not yet fully solidified.

Then—he was instantly annihilated!

It is not a simple death and dissipation of the body, but rather the offering of one's own existence as a sacrifice.

Using the doctrine of the unity of the three religions as fuel, they carried out acts of defying fate and stealing the sky!

It is:

Ten thousand souls gather tonight, and the calamity of three thousand worlds ends.

Do not say that the true spirit has vanished; behold the new sun shining on the snow-capped peaks.