What is the Great Dao?

"Fellow Daoist Pangu, aren't you stating the obvious? You were just shouting at the top of your lungs, your voice echoing throughout Chaos, and every living being could hear you loud and clear!"

The Chaos Demon Ape said, casually scratching his large nostrils with a thick finger, his face showing undisguised dissatisfaction.

He looked as if he were staring at an utterly foolish simpleton.

Pangu was momentarily stunned by the Chaos Demon Ape's words, feeling a bit embarrassed and unsure how to respond.

After a long while, he finally collected himself and said with a hint of apology, "My apologies, both fellow Daoists. It's true I was too reckless and impulsive. I've made you two laugh."

Lin Tian, standing beside them, waved his hand magnanimously, smiling as if he didn't mind, and then asked with concern, "Brother Pangu, what is the matter that caused you to shout like that? You look so troubled, have you encountered some difficult problem?"

Upon hearing Lin Tian's question, Pangu first let out a long sigh, then slowly began to recount his tale.

It turned out that after his great battle with fellow Daoist Lin Tian last time, Pangu had gained much valuable experience and insight.

Not only that, but with the help of his Jade Plate of Creation, his cultivation path had been incredibly smooth, progressing rapidly like sesame plants growing taller and taller, to a staggering degree!

In just these few hundred kalpas, Pangu's cultivation had advanced by leaps and bounds, successfully reaching the half-step Great Dao Realm!

However, when he confidently prepared to delve deeper into comprehension, hoping to reach an even higher level and truly achieve the Great Dao.

He suddenly felt as if he had hit an invisible wall, unable to make even the slightest progress no matter how hard he tried.

The path ahead became completely obscured, as if shrouded in dense fog, making it impossible to see where it led.

Even after thoroughly comprehending the Jade Plate of Creation, he still had no clue.

This made him incredibly agitated, and he wandered through Chaos.

But without comprehension, how could he achieve the true Great Dao and transcend?

"Fellow Daoist Pangu, you are truly too attached! The so-called Dao is the principle of following one's heart and nature, going with the flow. It is both the peace of non-contention and the struggle of active pursuit," Lin Tian said, looking at Pangu with deep eyes, speaking earnestly.

Upon hearing this, Pangu looked bewildered and quickly asked, "Fellow Daoist Lin Tian, please enlighten me. What is the true meaning behind this? I truly cannot comprehend the profound mystery within."

Lin Tian smiled slightly and said slowly, "In all worldly matters, one must never be too stubborn or insistent. Looking at your Dao heart now, it has already shown some fluctuations, no longer as steady and firm as before. You are solely focused on chasing that elusive Dao, unaware that such actions will actually cause you to drift further and further from the true Dao. You must know that the Great Dao is everywhere. Even a single blade of grass or a single tree, or indeed all things in the world, contains the true essence of the Dao. Therefore, maintaining a normal state of mind is most important!"

However, Pangu was already too agitated at this moment to calm down and ponder Lin Tian's words.

His mind was filled with only one thought: how could he break through the current Great Dao bottleneck and find a method to reach a higher realm?

As for anything else, he had no capacity to consider it.

The Chaos Demon Ape standing beside them also looked lost, shaking his large head repeatedly, clearly having no idea what Lin Tian was talking about regarding the Dao. He was merely idly playing with his Sky-Propping Staff!

"A normal state of mind?"

Pangu softly mumbled the words, as if they carried immense weight.

He slowly closed his eyes, his brow furrowed, and instantly became immersed in deep thought.

Indeed, ever since successfully breaking through to the remarkable half-step Great Dao realm, Pangu's mind had been consumed with how to advance further and shatter the Great Dao barrier that lay before him.

To achieve this grand goal, he had forgotten all things, with only this single obsession remaining in his heart.

Pangu had poured almost all his time and energy into comprehending the Jade Plate of Creation.

The mysterious Jade Plate of Creation was like an insurmountable mountain. No matter how hard he studied or racked his brain, he could never decipher the hidden mysteries within.

Although Pangu's current strength could be considered a leader in the Chaos world, such an achievement brought him no joy.

Because for him, the only thing that could truly bring him satisfaction and pride was to completely break through the Great Dao, to stand at the highest point, and to see what the scenery of the Great Dao was like.

Pangu knew deeply that he was born from Chaos and had gone through countless hardships along the way. All his efforts were made for the day when he could achieve this ultimate pursuit. For this, he was willing to pay anything.

"But speaking of which, fellow Daoist Pangu, your strength has improved so quickly. It's only been a few hundred kalpas since I last saw you, and your strength has reached half-step Great Dao..."

Lin Tian's tone was full of envy.

He knew that when he first arrived in Chaos, none of the Chaos Demon Gods had been born yet. And Pangu was the last Chaos Demon God to be born. But now, his strength had far surpassed his own. Lin Tian was genuinely envious!

"Yeah, fellow Daoist Pangu, your strength is even greater than my big brother's. You're truly the number one in Chaos, it's amazing..."

Just then, the Chaos Demon Ape interjected, completely oblivious to Lin Tian's murderous glare. He spoke volubly and incessantly. He made the scene so vivid and exciting that people couldn't help but take notice.

Lin Tian watched, dumbfounded, feeling a bit speechless. "If you put it that way, don't I lose face? I'm still standing right here, is it appropriate to say that?"

However, no matter how much Lin Tian grumbled internally, the Chaos Demon Ape showed no signs of stopping, continuing to chatter away.

Seeing that Pangu had no reaction to the Chaos Demon Ape's words and seemed unwilling to pay him any mind, Lin Tian finally couldn't take it anymore. He reached out and interrupted the Chaos Demon Ape's words, which flowed on ceaselessly like the Yangtze River.

Then, he smiled faintly and invited Pangu, "Fellow Daoist Pangu, why don't we head to Lin Dao Pavilion together? They have fine wine and delicacies, delicious roasted meat, and sweet spiritual fruits. Let's lift our spirits a bit, would you agree?"

Pangu looked up at Lin Tian. After a slight hesitation, he nodded in agreement.

Just like that, Lin Tian waved his hand, and Lin Dao Pavilion appeared. The three of them walked in.

As soon as they were seated, Lin Tian picked up his wine cup and began drinking heartily with Pangu and the Chaos Demon Ape.

The table was filled with fragrant roasted meat and tempting spiritual fruits. Everyone drank and ate, enjoying themselves immensely.

At first, everyone was a little reserved, but as the drinks flowed and the dishes were served, the atmosphere gradually became relaxed and cheerful.

Unknowingly, Pangu's previously heavy mood also slowly improved.

Perhaps it was the mellow aroma of the wine, or the warmth brought by the company of his friends.

In any case, Pangu's face no longer showed the gloom from before, replaced instead by a faint smile.

At this moment.

Lin Tian casually asked, "Fellow Daoist Pangu, what's the name of your axe?"