The Law of Darkness, the Great Dao of Light!
The Lingxiao Treasure Hall was shrouded in celestial mist. Tathagata Sun Wukong took action to suppress Sun Wukong, all the immortals and gods retreated. Only the golden bell tolled. After everyone else had left, in the imperial study bathed in golden light, Haotian's face showed no trace of anger. Instead, a hint of amusement appeared on his face as he spoke in a cold voice.
"Announce!"
"Kui Mulang pays homage to the Venerable One."
A moment later, amidst the shimmering starlight, a divine general clad in gleaming silver chainmail, with a hint of cunning and heroic spirit between his brows, entered the hall and bowed deeply.
"Your humble servant, Kui Mulang, one of the Twenty-Eight Mansions, the White Tiger Constellation of the West, pays homage to the Great Heavenly Venerate!"
Haotian slightly raised his eyes, lightly tapped the dragon table with his fingertips, and a meaningful smile appeared on his lips, "Well done, Kui Mulang. Just now, when the Stone Monkey was causing havoc in the Heavenly Palace, all the gods stood by and watched, but you were the only one who charged ahead. You not only spared his life and delayed the important affairs of Spirit Mountain, but also saved face for our Heavenly Court. I shall reward you."
Kui Mulang's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly bowed his head, saying, "Your Majesty, I am blessed by Heaven and should share Your Majesty burdens. Everything is within the Great Heavenly Venerate Venerable's calculations."
"Good!"
Upon hearing this, Haotian smiled slightly, "The next Measure Tribulation is about to arrive, which will be the calamity of the Buddhist Sect's eastward Eastward Advance. During this Measure Tribulation, the Journey to the West journey will flourish, which is already the general General Trend of Heavenly Dao. Whether you hinder the Journey to the West, act as one of the eighty-one tribulations, or rescue those who are Journey to the West, you can share in the Power of Merit."
"Our Heavenly Court 'Yunxiao Sage and the Buddhist Sect's Buddha Mother Qiongxiao both originate from the Dao Seeking Palace lineage, and thus can also participate."
As Haotian spoke, a strange expression appeared on Kui Mulang's face.
"The Great Heavenly Venerate's intention..."
Haotian's gaze was deep as he looked directly at Kui Mulang: "I order you to secretly Lower Realm to the Baoxiang Kingdom, to occupy the mountain and become its king in the Wanzishan Boyue Cave. When the Scripture-Taking Person pass by, you will serve as one of their trials."
Kui Mulang's eyes gleamed. This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to accumulate merit. In the Primordial World, merit was like a panacea, not only able to resist Karmic Sinful Power and enhance one's fortune, but also able to be integrated into magical treasures and even comprehend the Great Dao.
For those who, after being listed, find their strength unable to improve further, the Power of Merit is a rare treasure that can elevate their strength to a higher level.
Furthermore, even if one knows that the journey to the Journey to the West has Power of Merit, one cannot participate without the permission of the Buddhist Sect.
Thinking of this, Kui Mulang immediately kowtowed.
"Your Majesty, I obey your decree and will certainly not fail to live up to Your Majesty high expectations!"
"Go, I have concealed your Star Destiny. When your merits are complete, Grand White Venus will come to take you back to heaven."
Kui Mulang bowed in thanks and took his leave, transforming into a barely perceptible rainbow of light that streaked across the Thirty-Three Heavens before falling into the mortal world.
At the other end, Dao Seeking Palace, all was deathly silent, with only the Daoist rhythms rising and falling like the tides.
Ye Xuan sat upright on the futon. In his palm, a ball of pure white, jade-like, eternally radiant Origin Power floated above his chest. As Ye Xuan swallowed it into his body, the Origin Power seemed to flow like countless streams of light into his Dao Body.
"Boom--!"
In an instant, an eternal light seemed to emerge within Ye Xuan's primordial spirit, dazzling and brilliant. Within this ten percent of the Origin Power, there was a ten percent of the understanding of the Law of Light.
Under the influence of this force, Ye Xuan also gained a sliver of understanding of the Light Law.
"Where light reaches, it purifies all things; where light shines, all laws return to one!"
Ye Xuan murmured, his expression solemn. As his understanding of the laws deepened, the Light Law within his body underwent a dramatic transformation. If the Way of Laws of all kinds of negative emotions, then the laws of light were their opposite, capable of expelling any negative forces and purifying all things.
Within Ye Xuan's body, the trace of impurity that remained after forcibly absorbing the Origin Power the Three Thousand Demon Gods' origins was directly annihilated by this power of light. His Primordial Power was no longer just profound, but became pure and flawless. Every drop of his essence blood reflected Seven-Colored Glazed Divine Light, Imperishable Through Countless Calamities and untouched by any evil.
"Buzz!"
Within Ye Xuan's body, as the last trace of the Light Demon God's Origin Power merged into his primordial spirit, Ye Xuan's aura underwent a dramatic change, producing a mysterious sensation.
Within its body, the Three Thousand Heavens also trembled.
First came the Way of Stars, where the Sun, Moon, and Stars trembled and shone with divine light.
Following this, the Way of Order also resonated, for order exists only under the light, and the two complement each other perfectly.
With the power of one-tenth of the laws being comprehended by Ye Xuan, his Three Thousand Heavens also reached a higher level.
Seeing this, Ye Xuan nodded in agreement.
The Three Thousand Great Daos, though different paths, all lead to the same destination. As one's strength increases, any one of the Great Dao Laws, once comprehended, will resonate with the Three Thousand Great Daos. When one achieves complete mastery of all three, that is the day one ascends to the level of the Primordial Great Luo Golden Immortal and transcends all limitations.
As he was pondering this, another Electronic Sound entered his ears.
[Ding-dong!]
[It has been detected that during the Thirty-Three Heavens, the Taishang Laojun of the Doushuai Palace issued a decree ordering the Golden Horn Boy and Silver Horn Boy, who were in charge of tending the furnace, to secretly descend to the mortal realm with a collection of precious treasures, including the Wind and Fire Futon, the Golden Rope, Eight Sceneries Palace Lantern. Furthermore, their mount, Qing, took the Jade Pure Glazed Bottle to participate in the Journey to the West and seize the Power of Merit. Please select from the options below.]
[Option 1: Strike with lightning speed, killing two of Laozi and his Laozi, the Green Ox. Completing the mission will reward you with the Innate Supreme Treasure, the Demon Suppression Cauldron, to suppress the vast world and refine all demons.]
[Option Two: Ignore it and let it Lower Realm to the mortal realm. Completing the quest will grant you 10% of the Dark God's Origin Power.]
Upon hearing this, Ye Xuan, who was in Secluded Cultivation, slowly opened his eyes, a playful smile curving his lips.
"What a shameless Taishang Laojun!"
"They have repeatedly obstructed the Journey to the West, yet they dared to participate in it and seize the Power of Merit."
Ye Xuan sneered, a hint of disdain on his face.
Furthermore, it's unexpected that even after losing the Seven Star Sword, the Southern Flame Light Banner, the Vajra Bracelet, and other treasures, the other party still possesses a host of Innate Spiritual Treasure, truly demonstrating their immense wealth and power.
However, after some thought, Ye Xuan slightly closed his eyes, and the Taiji Diagram formed by Innate Yin-Yang Qi slowly rotated within them. "Two attendants, and a mount that's only Primordial Unity Golden Immortal... if I were to make a move, it would be somewhat disrespectful..."
Ye Xuan wasn't Taishang Laojun, and he wouldn't do something so shameful. After thinking it over, he decided to let Qiongxiao and the others make the decision themselves. Although Ye Xuan wouldn't take action himself, if Qiongxiao and the others were about to make a move, Ye Xuan could stop Daoist Taiqing, or even stop the Dao Ancestor as well.
Thinking of this, Ye Xuan spoke directly.
Choose the second option and ignore it!
A Innate Supreme Treasure is far more precious than a Top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, and even surpasses one-tenth of the Origin Power.
However, Ye Xuan considered himself already half a Primordial Great Luo Golden Immortal. He believed that cultivation was not only about seeking the Great Dao, but also about prestige; how could he possibly put the cart before the horse?
In comparison, even a fraction of the Dark Demon God 'Origin Power would be of some use to him.
The Power of Light Laws and the Power of Dark Laws, when combined, constitute the Way of Yin and Yang.
It also offers some benefit to the Way of Yin and Yang.
After Ye Xuan made his choice, another Electronic Sound entered his ears.
[Ding-dong!]
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"Boom!"
Dao Seeking Palace, it was suddenly enveloped by an extremely dense pure dark power that seemed capable of swallowing even light.
This is no ordinary night; it is one of the most fundamental forces within the boundless Chaos Qi, one of darkness and light. The combination of the two is the boundless Chaos Qi.
In the center of the dark light, a constantly writhing mass of demonic Origin Power, radiating an aura of annihilation and endless negativity, slowly emerged. It was as if the boundless killing intent, destructive energy, and ferocious energy of the world had merged into one, emanating an incomparably violent aura.
Seeing this, Ye Xuan's body shone brightly again. The Power of Light Laws that he had already devoured burst forth with boundless power under this dark force, seizing half of the void and eroding its power.
"Good!"
With a flick of his long sleeve, Ye Xuan absorbed a Origin Power into his body.
As one-tenth of the Dark Demon God 'Origin Power entered his physical body, the void around Ye Xuan also emitted a mournful cry of unbearable burden.
This dark power surged like an ink dragon, devouring every inch of light, even the Power of Time itself.
Ye Xuan sat there, lost in the endless depths.
"The Great Dark Heaven, its root is annihilation."
Ye Xuan shouted loudly, and his understanding of the Way of Laws darkness reached a new level.
"Boom--!"
In an instant, an incomparably dazzling Platinum Divine Light burst forth from Ye Xuan's spiritual platform, like a sharp sword, piercing through the eternal night of this small area.
The left half of his body is as dark and abyss-like as a deep pool, devoid of light; the right half of his body is as holy and radiant as the dawn, illuminating the entire world.
Two completely opposite yet fundamental laws were locked in a battle within Ye Xuan's body. Light sought to obliterate darkness, while darkness sought to erode light. Every inch of his flesh and blood became a battlefield between the two great laws, emitting thunderous roars.
"Without Light and Dark, chaos cannot be created; the Way of Balance harmonizes all the heavens!"
Ye Xuan's eyes widened, and he let out a loud shout. He no longer suppressed the opposition between the two forces. Relying on his profound understanding of the Way of Balance, he forcibly guided these two destructive forces into the Great Dao of Yin-Yang of Yin and Yang.
Among the Three Thousand Heavens, a Dharma Idol spanning billions of miles slowly rose.
On the left, there was only darkness; on the right, there was blazing light.
The tyrannical power of darkness began to deepen and become restrained, while the blinding power of light began to become warm and gentle.
The two are no longer mutually exclusive; instead, they are linked end to end, spinning wildly.
"Buzz!"
A celestial voice resounded throughout the heavens and earth, and the two forces, originally distinct in black and white, merged into an indescribable Profound Azure Qi as they spun.
When Yin and Yang emerge, all things come into being!
The paths of light and darkness eventually merged into the Great Dao of Yin-Yang.
A Taiji Diagram slowly unfolded once again beneath Ye Xuan's feet.
The yin-yang fish in the picture swim and flow, generating the power of the four elements: Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind.
One part of the Power of Light Laws and one part of the Power of Dark Laws transformed into the eyes of a yin-yang fish, endlessly regenerating and cyclically repeating.
"Good!"
Seeing this, Ye Xuan breathed a sigh of relief.
He opened his palm, and within it was no longer extreme darkness or light, but a fusion of yin and yang energies.
"With Light and Dark as the guide, and yin and yang as the foundation, my Great Dao has finally taken another crucial step."
At this moment, Ye Xuan's aura became even more ethereal.
As the Origin Power was completely integrated into his physical body, his violent aura dissipated. He no longer resembled a Demon God, but rather a Dao Ancestor who sat alone for eternity, overlooking all living beings.
Feeling another surge of Primordial Power within his body, Ye Xuan was quite satisfied.
After a period of Secluded Cultivation, he not only mastered two more great paths, but also saved himself at least 100 million years of arduous cultivation.
Furthermore, as he comprehended the power of the Yin-Yang Law, his Inner World reached an even higher level.
The Way of Yin and Yang, and the Way of Balance, are the foundation of the Inner World.
The two go a step further, and the Inner World also reaches a higher level.
Among the Three Thousand Heavens, the innate Yin-Yang Taiji Diagram, with each rotation, makes the Inner World a little more solid, further narrowing the gap between Ye Xuan and the Primordial Great Luo Golden Immortal realm. Thinking of this, Ye Xuan once again entered Secluded Cultivation.
While Ye Xuan was in Secluded Cultivation, a great upheaval was taking place in the Primordial World.
As the great eon of the Journey to the West Measure Tribulation arrives, every powerful being wants a share of the spoils.
Just as Ye Xuan was in Secluded Cultivation, another Electronic Sound entered his ears.
[Ding-dong!]
[The Measure Tribulation to the Journey to the West has been detected and has begun. In the Spirit Mountain, Golden Cicada is preparing to enter Reincarnation to complete the journey to the Journey to the West, enabling Buddhist Sect to Eastward Advance and the Western Prosperity. Please select from the options below.]
[Option 1: Obstruct the reincarnation of Golden Cicada. Complete the task to obtain one Chaos Bead Fragment!]
[Option 2: Ignore it, let it reincarnate, complete the task, and you will receive a drop of Pangu's Essence Blood!]
Inside the Dao Seeking Palace, Ye Xuan was in Secluded Cultivation when he heard an Electronic Sound again.
Upon hearing this, Ye Xuan's face showed a thoughtful expression.
"Golden Cicada has also been reincarnated?"
Golden Cicada was one of the earliest disciples of Ye Xuan, even earlier than the San Xiao and others. However, due to his Innate Foundation as one of the Five Great Vicious Insects, despite his diligent cultivation, he has not yet reached the realm of Primordial Daluo Golden Immortal.
If one were to travel Journey to the West and take that journey, it would be worth trying.
Thinking of this, Ye Xuan also spoke up.
Choose the second option and ignore it!
If he completes his journey to the Journey to the West and, with the help of this drop of Pangu Blood, enters the Primordial Daluo Golden Immortal, he can, like others, attempt to comprehend the Law of Gold. If he can perfect the Law, he can obtain the Dao Lord of Metal.
Even if Ye Xuan were to reach the Primordial Great Luo Golden Immortal in the future, it would still be of use.
After Ye Xuan made his choice, another Electronic Sound entered his ears.
[Ding-dong!]
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