Fighting: I am Han Feng, I respect my teacher

An aura of vastness that transcends countless ages, mixed with boundless spiritual power, swept out from the opened portal like a storm, impacting Han Feng's mind.

The instant the portal opened, an extremely faint voice, seemingly traversing endless time and space, carrying an indescribable weariness and vicissitude, like a sigh or a murmur, echoed deep within Han Feng's soul:

"They've arrived...?"

The voice was ethereal and uncertain, carrying a hint of doubt, a hint of expectation, and even... a subtle, complex meaning.

It wasn't transmitted through the air, but was directly imprinted on his soul, causing Han Feng to tremble violently!

The Emperor's Treasury is right before your eyes!

This murmur from the soul foreshadows that what awaits him behind the door is not merely a mountain of treasure, but also a cause and effect that transcends time and space, and... the unknown!

Han Feng took a deep breath, suppressing the turmoil in his heart, and his eyes became incredibly firm.

Without the slightest hesitation, he channeled the energy of his four-colored cultivation techniques to protect his body, took a step forward, and his figure instantly disappeared into the magnificent gate flowing with golden energy.

The instant his figure disappeared, the enormous golden portal slowly closed, once again shutting out the boundless, deathly darkness, as if it had never been opened.

Stepping through the magnificent portal flowing with golden energy, Han Feng's vision suddenly opened up, followed by unparalleled shock and an indescribable excitement.

The scene before them was completely different from what Senior White Tiger had described as "possibly having other inheritances"!

This is not a treasure room filled with rare and precious items, but a mysterious cosmic wonder!

As far as the eye can see, there is an endless golden ocean.

But this "sea" is not water, but an energy so dense it is almost tangible, radiating a sacred yet domineering aura—spiritual power!

This is the primordial power from the vast world and a higher dimension!

They flowed and swirled slowly in the void, like molten gold, forming a huge vortex.

Golden light filled every inch of space, illuminating the entire treasure vault like a divine kingdom, but the immense pressure contained within made even Han Feng, a peak expert of the Dou Qi Continent, feel a chill in his heart.

However, countless fragments of broken stars float in this vast sea of ​​spiritual energy!

The enormous fragments of the planet, as if torn apart by an invisible force, with jagged edges, floated silently, enveloped and imbued with golden spiritual energy.

On some of the wreckage, one can even see broken mountains and traces of dried-up oceans, telling the story of their past glory in nurturing life and their tragic destruction.

Further away, the outlines of some unimaginably large architectural ruins can be vaguely seen. Their style is ancient and strange, like temples from myths and legends. They have also been eroded and enveloped by spiritual power, leaving only broken walls and ruins.

This is hardly a "treasure trove"...

This is clearly a dimensional graveyard that has been completely submerged, devoured, and finally solidified by the spiritual power of a higher plane!

"this......"

Han Feng gasped, his mind reeling.

Senior White Tiger said this place is the "Great Emperor's Treasury," but the scene before us is clearly the remnants of a certain plane that was completely destroyed, and which were then sealed and refined here by this vast spiritual power!

Did the White Tiger deceive me?

A thought flashed through his mind uncontrollably, but Han Feng immediately dismissed it.

Senior White Tiger's condition, the information he conveyed, and the methods that guided him here are all genuine.

More likely, even Senior White Tiger didn't know the true state of the "treasure trove" inside, or... the information left by that Great Emperor was itself somewhat withheld.

However, at this moment, Han Feng had no time to investigate the truth behind it.

Because that pure spiritual energy, as vast as the ocean, was surging and washing over his body and soul!

This power is of a much higher level than the Dou Qi of the Dou Qi Continent!

"breathe--"

Simply being in it, every breath felt like consuming the purest primordial power.

The powerful battle qi within Han Feng's body, under the impact of this higher-level spiritual power, was like ice and snow encountering the scorching sun, beginning to boil, tremble, and decompose violently!

A profound sense of transformation, originating from the very source of life, swept through my entire body!

Nourished by this power, even the Emperor-level soul experienced waves of pleasure mixed with a sense of tearing.

Han Feng could clearly feel that the essence of his power was being forcibly transformed and sublimated!

"This energy is transforming my battle aura?!"

An unprecedented glint flashed in Han Feng's eyes.

If he absorbs these... his power will undergo a qualitative leap!

The Dou Qi in the Dou Qi Continent is just one type of energy among countless planes. Although it fits this plane, it is still inferior to those higher-level energies.

This vast ocean of spiritual energy signifies that Han Feng's own energy will undergo an unimaginable sublimation!

Once he can successfully convert the battle qi in his body into spiritual power, his strength will undergo a tremendous change!

He will possess the true strength to contend with the evil races from beyond the realm!

This powerful opportunity, like a golden warm current, instantly dispelled the gloom brought by stepping into this treasure trove, and greatly reduced the anxiety and despair in his heart.

Han Feng calmed down and focused intently on converting the energy within his body.

I do not know how long it has been.

Han Feng suddenly opened his eyes, and a pure and incomparable spiritual light flashed from them.

"It's done!"

After completely converting his battle qi into spiritual power, Han Feng's cultivation level seemed to have undergone some subtle changes.

He used to follow the Dou Qi Continent system, but now he has embarked on a different path.

All paths lead to the same destination.

This transition seemed to be comfortable, without any discomfort.

Han Feng slowly stood up, a faint smile playing on his lips.

This imperial treasury was definitely the right choice!

The gap between battle qi and spiritual power cannot be bridged by ordinary treasures.

"The sound from just now..."

After the spiritual energy within his body subsided, Han Feng recalled that whisper that reached the depths of his soul.

He focused his mind, and his powerful soul perception spread out like mercury, carefully searching this golden world composed of spiritual energy and ruins.

He swept past the floating star debris, explored the massive temple ruins, and his soul perception swept over every inch of space soaked in spiritual energy.

However, apart from the immense pressure inherent in the spiritual energy itself and the desolate aura emanating from those lifeless remains, there were no other fluctuations of life or consciousness.

That "You've arrived?" uttered with complex emotions seemed to be merely a faint echo left over from the long years of this frozen plane, or perhaps an illusion born from the tension in his soul.

Ultimately, Han Feng's gaze was drawn to the very center of this shattered cosmic spectacle.

There were no wreckage there, only an exceptionally calm and pure vortex of golden spiritual energy.

At the center of the vortex, something is suspended.

It was neither the divine weapons or peerless elixirs that one might imagine, nor was it a mountain of cultivation scrolls.

There was only one book scroll there.

A scroll, enveloped in a dense, almost tangible golden spiritual energy, floats silently in the air.

Chapter 507 Origin Qi

"The Three Corpses Slaying Dao Scripture!"

Han Feng walked step by step toward the center of the vortex, feeling with each step that he was getting closer to that mysterious aura.

This is what Senior White Tiger meant by "the original"!

Just looking at the surface of this book evokes a deep, heartfelt emotion.

It's both exciting and daunting.

The greater the power, the greater the danger it often comes with.

Han Feng frowned, slowly stretched out his hand, and touched the golden energy shield with his energy arm carrying spiritual power. The next moment, a surge of energy rebounded.

Han Feng's expression changed, and he immediately switched his hand seals, mobilizing the energy transformed from the techniques of the four sacred beasts, and colliding fiercely with the back shock wave.

boom!

A powerful surge swept across the entire spectacle, with ripples of energy spreading outwards.

At the same time, the golden spiritual energy shield covering the scroll slowly dissipated like melting snow under the unique energy impact of the fusion of the Four Symbols Sacred Beasts' techniques, revealing the ancient scroll beneath it that carried the supreme Dao and endless dangers.

Without the barrier of spiritual energy, a deeper and more primal aura rushed towards us.

It wasn't the pressure of energy, but a kind of "Tao" that pointed directly to the origin of the soul—cold, aloof, and with a resolute determination to sever everything.

Han Feng's heart began to pound uncontrollably, a mixture of a desire for immense power and a deep-seated fear stemming from his very life-saving instincts.

He took a deep breath, with an almost reverent solemnity, and reached out, his fingertips touching the ancient pages that were neither gold nor jade.

It feels cool to the touch, yet it seems to contain the temperature of the beginning of the universe.

The book turned on its own without any wind, slowly opening to the first page in his hands.

There were no dazzling phenomena, only lines of ancient runes, seemingly formed from the purest intentions, that directly entered his eyes and were imprinted into the depths of his soul! These runes transcended the boundaries of language, conveying the most essential mysteries to him in the most fundamental way.

The first stage of the Three Corpses Slaying Dao Scripture: Slaying the Good Corpse!

Information influx:

What is a "good corpse"? It does not refer to acts of kindness, but rather to the fundamental existence deep within the soul that is associated with "good intentions," "kindness," "compassion," "moral constraints," "altruistic instincts," and "compassion." It is the moral shackle that restrains one's nature, the warm cloak that connects emotions, and also the first barrier that hinders absolute reason.

What does it mean to sever it? It does not mean to extinguish goodness, but to completely strip it from the core consciousness of "I", to make it concrete and independent! Just like cutting a shadow off the body, making it an independent "individual" - the incarnation of a good corpse.

What happens after the severance? With the severance of the benevolent corpse, the mind is free of attachments and moral constraints. Actions are guided solely by the "Tao" (or goal), resulting in ruthless decisiveness and increased efficiency. However, compassion is also lost; all beings are viewed as mere straw dogs, and emotions become as cold as ice. This is the beginning of severing the Tao, and also the beginning of becoming "non-human."

Han Feng's soul trembled violently, as if he saw countless golden threads representing kindness and compassion being forcibly drawn from and condensed from the core of his consciousness.

An indescribable sense of emptiness arose as the threads were pulled away.

The pages turned again.

The second stage of the Three Corpses Slaying Dao Scripture: Slaying the Evil Corpse!

Information influx:

What is the evil corpse? It does not refer to acts of evil, but rather to the root existence deep within the soul that is associated with the primal dark side of "greed, anger, and ignorance," "violence," "desire for destruction," "possessiveness," "extreme ego," and "selfishness at the expense of others." It is a venomous snake lurking in the heart, an abyss of unrestrained desires, and the greatest temptation to lose one's true self.

What does it mean to "sever" evil thoughts? It does not mean to eliminate evil thoughts, but to completely strip them from the core consciousness of "I", to make them concrete and independent! Just like separating dirt from clear water, making it an independent "individual" - the incarnation of evil corpse.

What happens after severing the evil corpse? Severing the evil corpse prevents the birth of inner demons, eliminating the risk of losing control. One's will becomes as firm as a rock, unaffected by external evils. However, one also loses the primal desire to move forward and the courage to break rules (the other side of evil). While one's thinking becomes absolutely "pure," it may also become rigid. This is the solidity of severing the path, and also the beginning of "desirelessness."

Han Feng seemed to see churning black mist and scarlet blood light being forcibly squeezed out from the depths of his soul, condensing into a phantom filled with an eerie aura.

In the instant of separation, the soul felt an unprecedented "purity," but this purity carried a sense of deathly stillness.

The book was finally turned to its core.

The Third Realm of the Three Corpses Slaying Dao Scripture: Slay My Corpse!

Information flooded in, carrying with it the deepest mysteries and the most extreme dangers:

What is my corpse? This is the core of the three corpses, and also the most difficult to understand! It is not a specific good or evil, but refers to the sum of all cognition, memory, emotion, self-awareness, sense of existence, and fundamental definition of "who I am" that constitute the concept of "I"! It is the cage of the "id", the boundary of cognition, and the ultimate barrier that hinders transcendence and the understanding of the true "Great Way".

What does it mean to sever the "corpse"? Severing the "self" means completely cutting off the attachment to and identification with the "self"! It means stripping, materializing, and separating all the core cognitions, emotional memories, and existential imprints that constitute the individual "Han Feng" from the origin of the soul! It is like completely shattering a mirror that reflects the self, leaving only the pure, attribute-free "observer" behind the mirror—a pure spiritual origin stripped of all attributes of "self".

What happens after the severance? With the severance of my corpse, the concept of "I" vanishes; there is no more "Han Feng," no more "past," no more "obsession." Consciousness transcends the material world, aligns with the Dao, penetrates the origin of all things, and operates the laws with effortless ease. This is true "attainment of the Dao," approaching the state of "supreme detachment."

However, the risks are extreme! A slight misstep can cause the process to spiral out of control, resulting in the complete annihilation of memories and emotions, leaving one a mindless, living dead; or even the collapse of the very essence of the soul, utterly vanishing into nothingness. This is the ultimate end of the path of severing, the state of "selflessness"—success leads to ascension, failure to ashes!

As the profound meaning of "Severing My Corpse" flooded his mind, Han Feng felt as if his soul had been thrown into an endless storm of nothingness! Everything that constituted the existence of "Han Feng"—his complex feelings for Yao Chen, his obsession with power, his responsibility to the Dou Qi Continent, his past hatred and present protection, all the memories, all the joys and sorrows, and even his awareness of his own existence—began to violently turbulently and peel away, as if they might leave him at any moment and coalesce into another unfamiliar "self".

A terrifying force originating from the very foundation of his being instantly seized him! Even more so than when facing the Heavenly Demon Emperor! This was no longer an increase in power, but a subversion of his very existence!

He slammed the book shut!

The cold touch cooled his boiling soul slightly.

Han Feng's face was pale, his forehead was covered in a fine layer of cold sweat, and his chest heaved violently. He looked down at the ancient and unadorned scripture in his hand, which contained subversive power, his eyes filled with extreme complexity.

Excitement? Yes! This is a direct and unobstructed path to the Great Dao. By severing the three corpses, he will transcend the mortal realm and possess the power to confront or even surpass the Heavenly Demon Emperor!

Fear? Even more so! Every step he takes is walking on the edge of a cliff. Slaying the good corpse will make him ruthless, slaying the evil corpse may make him lose his drive, and slaying my corpse... that would be to completely erase the existence of "Han Feng"!