What Is the Great Dao?

"Pangu, wasn't that just stating the obvious? You were shouting at the top of your lungs just now. Your voice rang throughout Chaos, and every living being heard it loud and clear!"

As he spoke, the Chaos Demon Ape stretched out a thick finger and casually picked at his enormous nostril, his face openly displaying his dissatisfaction.

He looked as though he were staring at an incomparably foolish idiot.

Pangu was left somewhat embarrassed by the Chaos Demon Ape's words, standing there blankly for a moment without knowing how to respond.

Only after a while did he come back to his senses and say apologetically, "I'm truly sorry, my two fellow Daoists. I was indeed too rash and impulsive. Sorry for making you laugh."

Lin Tian, who stood nearby, generously waved his hand and smiled to show that he did not mind. Then he asked with concern, "Brother Pangu, why were you shouting like that?

You look so troubled. Did you run into some thorny problem?"

Upon hearing Lin Tian's question, Pangu first let out a long sigh before slowly beginning his explanation.

It turned out that ever since his battle with Lin Tian, Pangu had gained many precious experiences and insights from it.

Moreover, with the Jade Plate of Creation aiding him, his cultivation journey had gone as smoothly as sailing with the wind, advancing at a startling pace.

In just a few hundred yuanhui, Pangu's cultivation had soared, and he had successfully stepped into the Half-Step Great Dao Realm!

However, just as he had confidently prepared to continue his comprehension and hoped to rise another level to truly attain the Great Dao,

he suddenly seemed to have struck an invisible wall. No matter how hard he tried, he could not make the slightest further progress.

The road ahead had become utterly unclear, as though it were shrouded in layers of dense fog. He could not see where the path before him led at all.

Even after thoroughly comprehending the Jade Plate of Creation, he still had not gained the slightest clue.

This had left him extremely irritated, wandering aimlessly through Chaos.

Yet he still could not comprehend how to truly attain the Great Dao and transcend beyond all things!

"Pangu, you are far too fixated! The so-called Dao follows one's heart and nature, allowing things to take their course. It is both the peace of not contending with the world and the striving spirit of pressing forward." Lin Tian looked deeply at Pangu and spoke in an earnest tone.

Pangu's face was full of confusion. He hurriedly asked, "Lin Tian, please enlighten me. What exactly is the true meaning behind this? I truly cannot grasp its mysteries."

Lin Tian smiled faintly and said slowly, "In all things, one must not be overly stubborn or forceful.

Looking at your Dao Heart now, it has already begun to waver. It is no longer as steady and resolute as before.

You are focused only on chasing that elusive Dao, yet you do not realize that doing so will instead take you farther and farther from the true Dao.

You must understand that the Great Dao is everywhere. Even a mere blade of grass, a tree, or all things in the world contain the true essence of the Dao.

Therefore, maintaining an ordinary heart is what matters most!"

However, Pangu was already too distracted and troubled to calmly consider Lin Tian's words.

There was only one thing on his mind—how to break through the shackles of the Great Dao before him and find a method to reach a higher realm.

As for everything else, he had no time to care about it.

The Chaos Demon Ape standing nearby also looked utterly bewildered. He kept shaking his enormous head, clearly just as unable to make sense of the Dao Lin Tian had described.

He merely idly played with his Sky-Propping Staff!

"An ordinary heart?"

Pangu softly murmured those words, as though they carried immeasurable weight.

He slowly closed his eyes, his brows slightly furrowed, and instantly sank into deep thought.

Indeed, ever since successfully breaking through into the eye-catching Half-Step Great Dao Realm, Pangu had thought only of how to advance further and smash through the Great Dao barrier before him in one stroke.

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

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

The unfathomable Jade Plate of Creation was like an insurmountable mountain. No matter how painstakingly he studied it or racked his brains, he had never managed to understand the secrets hidden within.

Although Pangu's strength could perhaps now be considered among the very best in the Chaos World, such achievements brought him no joy whatsoever.

Because to him, the only thing that could truly make him feel satisfied and proud was completely breaking through the Great Dao, standing at its highest point, and seeing what scenery the Great Dao held.

Pangu knew that he had been born from Chaos and had endured countless hardships along the way. Everything he had done was for the ultimate pursuit of one day achieving this goal.

For that, he was willing to give everything.

"Still, Pangu, your strength has improved so quickly. We have not seen each other for only a few hundred yuanhui, yet you have already reached the Half-Step Great Dao Realm."

Lin Tian's tone was full of envy.

After all, when he had arrived in Chaos, not a single Chaos Demon God had yet been born.

And Pangu had been the final Chaos Demon God to be born.

But now, Pangu's strength had already surpassed his by far.

Lin Tian was genuinely envious of that!

"Exactly! Pangu, your strength is actually greater than even my big brother's. You truly are number one in Chaos. That is absolutely incredible..."

At that moment, the Chaos Demon Ape also cut in, completely failing to notice the fierce, almost devouring glare Lin Tian was giving him.

His words poured forth endlessly.

He made the situation sound extraordinarily dramatic, drawing attention from everyone present.

Lin Tian stared at him in stunned disbelief, feeling rather speechless. If you say it like that, do I not need to save face? I'm still standing right here. Is that appropriate?

However much Lin Tian grumbled inwardly, the Chaos Demon Ape showed no intention of restraining himself and continued chattering away.

Seeing that Pangu had no reaction to the Chaos Demon Ape's words and seemed unwilling to pay him any attention at all, Lin Tian finally could not endure it any longer and reached out to interrupt the Chaos Demon Ape's endlessly flowing speech.

Then he smiled faintly and invited Pangu, "Pangu, how about we go to Lin Dao Pavilion together? There is fine wine and delicious food there, savory roasted meat and sweet spirit fruits. We can change our mood for a while. What do you think?"

Pangu looked up at Lin Tian. After hesitating briefly, he nodded in agreement.

With that, Lin Tian waved his hand, and Lin Dao Pavilion appeared. The three of them entered it.

As soon as they sat down, Lin Tian raised his wine cup and drank merrily with Pangu and the Chaos Demon Ape.

The table was filled with fragrant roasted meat and brightly colored spirit fruits. They drank and ate together in great enjoyment.

At first, everyone was somewhat reserved, but after several rounds of wine and dishes, the atmosphere gradually became relaxed and cheerful.

Before they realized it, Pangu's previously heavy mood had gradually improved as well.

Perhaps it was the mellow fragrance of the wine, or perhaps it was the warmth brought by his friends' companionship.

In any case, the gloom that had been on Pangu's face was gone now, replaced by a faint smile.

At that moment,

Lin Tian casually asked, "Pangu, what is your axe called?"