Free Web NovelChapter 716: Chapter 316: Five Days of Discourse, Rising Fame
The Qi sea has limits, yet the rules are infinite. To use the finite to chase the infinite is perilous.
Thus, the ancient Qi Refiners had the saying, ’The one who steals a hook is punished; the one who steals a nation becomes a lord.’ Yet, ultimately it is still a struggle within the cage of ’Heaven and Earth.’ In your opinion, where does the path of Source Qi end?"
Xu Guang contemplated for a moment, then gently shook his head.
"Xu Mou’s knowledge is limited, and I do not know what lies at the end of Source Qi, but the ninth realm of Qi Refiners is called Reverse Dao. At the end of Source Qi, one controls the rules, acting upon Heaven and Earth by one’s command. What does the master think?"
Yan Zhen smiled and nodded gently, "At that time, would you have become a part of nature itself? For instance, like the rising sun and setting moon, is it because some powerful Reverse Dao existence modified the rules to be thus? Then, in the more ancient times, might the sun and moon have risen and set together?"
Xu Guang remained silent, with many thoughts surfacing in his mind.
Yan Zhen did not speak of cultivating Source Qi but quietly shared his understanding of it, listening to Xu Guang’s knowledge of Source Qi.
"Source Qi evolves from the Void Realm. Could the Void Realm be understood as the end of all rules?"
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Discussing the Dao is something that can easily make one lose track of time.
A day quickly passed.
Xu Guang mulled over Yan Zhen’s last words, opening his eyes to find it was already the next day.
Yan Zhen was still sitting under the Bodhi Tree, resembling a statue.
"How do you feel about the insights, my friend?"
Xu Guang showed gratitude, "Thank you, master."
Yan Zhen gently shook his head, "It was merely mutual confirmation of the Dao."
In the following days, they discussed the Dao again.
Though it was said to be a discussion, it was more of Yan Zhen expressing his understanding of the Dao.
From Source Qi to the blood and energy of Martial Artists, and then the differences between these and the Buddhist Sect.
The Buddhist Sect originates from the Daoist Sect, which emphasizes natural rules such as earth, fire, wind and water, darkness and light already existing between Heaven and Earth.
But the Buddhist Sect is different; in its early cultivation, it focuses on consolidating the Golden Body, its Dao is virtual, directly pointing to the heart source.
Such as reincarnation and karma, the rules involved are more hidden. They often pursue karma and a chance at reincarnation through great willpower and great cost, gathering the Golden Body over decades, if not a century...
Xu Guang felt that Buddhist cultivation was like someone saving money laboriously for years just to purchase an extremely expensive lottery ticket.
Whether the lottery could win, whether karma could be achieved, and whether one could re-enter reincarnation—all are unknown.
Moreover, each Buddha’s understanding and experience of karma and reincarnation differ.
But then something shocking occurred to Xu Guang.
On the fourth day, Yan Zhen spoke of the past.
"For a hundred thousand years of Hongze, the sea has turned into fields, heroes arise, and giants fall. The Emperor watches over the world, the Sage King patrols the heavens, yet there is the Demon Lord creating chaos, the Demon Sovereign overthrowing the rivers and mountains. However, surveying the past and present, no matter how many romantic figures, they all return to dust. Even as strong as the Pirate King, Immortal Venerable, perished in the mysterious sea, leaving only the enigma of the Celestial Capital."
Yan Zhen’s tone carried a trace of sentimentality, yet was somewhat deliberate.
Xu Guang felt bewildered.
"Yet the past can be changed. What you see today may be what someone wants you to see. When I was young, there was a demon who spread a technique across the world, claiming it could create talisman treasures. Any cultivator practicing it became his puppet, allowing him to possess them limitlessly, practically immortal."
At that time, all of Hongze was shaken. My sect’s great Tathagata intervened to eliminate that demon, ending Hongze’s calamity."
Xu Guang furrowed his brows. He suddenly felt that Yan Zhen was explaining a...a terrifying Dao, perhaps the most terrifying Dao within the Buddhist Sect.
Indeed, on the fifth day, Yan Zhen spoke of the future.
"The future is uncertain, unpredictable, containing infinite possibilities, and harboring endless dangers.
Extraterrestrial races, ancient void gods, cycles of epochs... Hongze is neither the only one nor eternal.
The way of the future is in ’change’ and in ’creation.’
Following the path of predecessors might provide stability, but it is difficult to see the supreme scenery. Only by using the past as a foundation, grasping the present, and creating one’s own ’Constant Dao’ amidst the impermanence can one strive for a fleeting chance of transcendence in the great tide of the future.
My friend, you are now stuck in the realm of Dharma Aspect; why not look to the future and ask for your Dao?"
Xu Guang was shocked in body and mind; five days of discussing the Dao had been incredibly enlightening, with various ideas impacting his understanding.
A near-explosive stream of inspirations spun rapidly in his mind, and for the first time, the Narrator profession actively triggered within him.
Moreover, he seemed able to control himself, walking on the river of time, rather than being swept along as before.
Splashes of water formed images after images.
Boom!
Xu Guang had no time to ponder further, trembling all over, forced out of it.
Opening his eyes, he saw Yan Zhen looking at him calmly.
"Master Yuanzhi was not mistaken about you; indeed, you have the appearance of a Buddha’s Son, quickly touching upon this moment."
Xu Guang crossed his hands in gratitude, deeply bowing.
"The lessons over five days are etched in Xu Mou’s heart. In the future, should the master have any instructions, Xu Mou will do his utmost!"
Yan Zhen merely smiled.
He imparted the Dao only because he owed Xu Guang.
The remnant soul of Emperor Shitian had twice found his true body along the timeline, twice escaping, both times related to Xu Guang.
The other was a lifesaver to him, even though Xu Guang was unaware of it.
"The discussion is over; this monk will now be leaving."
Before leaving.
Yan Zhen suddenly paused, casting a slight smile at Xu Guang.
"I have a connection with the owner of this place. If you have free time, help the owner of this place resolve his inner obsessions."
"Master speaks of Han Wangshan?"
Yan Zhen’s expression was peculiar, not answering, but instead, he walked toward the bronze mirror and disappeared from the spot.
Xu Guang: ...
Why don’t you speak?
Unexpectedly, images reappeared on the bronze mirror, but it was not Yan Zhen.
Instead, it was a valley filled with chaotic streams, like the Void Realm, or some unknown misty place.
This was not the key; the key was.
On top of it, he saw Mu Yu Sheng, and before Mu Yu Sheng was a transparent coffin.
Inside, someone lay with a plain face, eyes closed.
From the coffin emanated strange streams of air, surging toward where Mu Yu Sheng was.
Is it Yu Luo Lian?
Xu Guang frowned immediately.
This scene...
Has Yu Luo Lian always been in Mu Yu Sheng’s hands?
His eyes narrowed slightly, containing dangerous glimmers.
"So, you’re just playing with me when you asked for my help to slay demons and exorcise evils?"
Murderous intent gathered in Xu Guang’s chest, like a flame. ƒreewebɳovel.com
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People living beyond the eight hundred miles of demon territory suddenly discovered that the ever-overcast Wansui Mountain had surprisingly returned to tranquility today.
Had someone subdued the mountain’s demons?
The people, long hunted by the demons as blood food, suddenly erupted in cheers.
"Heaven has eyes! The demons have been vanquished!"
"Who did this?"
"I know, I know! A few days ago, disciples of the Five Immortals Sect returned. In Jizhou, a powerful demon hunter subdued the mountain’s demons."
"The sun shines again!"
The name of the demon hunter naturally resonated in the Eastern Domain of Hongze.
The name of Xu Guang, with the collapse of the eight hundred miles of demon territory, spread throughout Wan Chuan State.
This included the contributions of Chu Xun and Jin Buxuan.
The people left behind by Golden Bull Chamber of Commerce would help disseminate the ’correct’ information.
Tianya Holy Land.
Mu Yu Sheng looked at the reports presented by his subordinates, his expression not pleasant, with a hint of venom in his eyes. freewēbnoveℓ.com
Was the Wansui Fox King about to become a saint?
So useless?
Through all these years, he had never met the Wansui Fox King, but he continued to pass messages to him.
Few people knew that the disappearance of many Holy Land successors near Wan Chuan State was related to Wansui Mountain.
Looking at the resources left by those people, both he and the Wansui Fox King had made substantial progress over the years.
Thinking of this, he snapped a jade talisman, and a screen of light appeared before him.
On the other side was the Wansui Fox King.
It was his first time seeing him, but his identity didn’t arouse curiosity. In fact, after all these years and deeds, it was no surprise the other could guess his identity.
"You finally agreed to meet me personally. I didn’t expect the Saint Heir of Tianya Holy Land to be in cahoots with demons."
"Spare me the nonsense. What happened? How could things go so wrong?"
"Are your messages accurate? That Xu Guang is tougher than ordinary demon hunters."
The Wansui Fox King’s aged voice rang out in the light screen.
Mu Yu Sheng snorted coldly, "A mere first nirvana, no matter how troublesome, shouldn’t have rooted you out!"
"What do you know?"
