Refining Yin Yang

The Chaos energy, to construct her own Taiyin sacred realm. And by refining Yin Energy, she made it an object of her heart. The Yin Energy condensed like stone, and Taiyin polished them into stone pavilions, with stone tables and chairs. On the stone table were stone pots and stone cups, filled with the nectar and jade liquid refined from Chaos energy.

Taiyin poured a cup for the Golden Crow and said, "Daoist brother, if you are willing to recuperate here, this little sister is willing to accompany you."

Yin Yang were naturally attracted to each other, sharing an unbreakable sense of closeness. This was also why Taiyin had always had a good impression of the Golden Crow, often inviting him to her Taiyin sacred realm to chat.

The Golden Crow always enjoyed this feeling, as if he were a born king, looking down from above. At least, he maintained this sense of superiority in front of Taiyin.

The Golden Crow dreamed of becoming the master of the Great Dao. Then he would possess supreme authority, with his every command obeyed. Pangu had to die. He hid among the other demon gods, watching as everyone attacked and severely wounded Pangu. He had originally planned to seize the opportunity when Pangu was heavily injured to strike him down.

He never expected Pangu to be so powerful. Not only did he not turn to ashes in his Nine Dragon Skyfire Array, but he also helped him perfect a cultivation technique. It seemed he had broken through within the great array. He felt his Supreme Yang was somewhat deficient now, something he couldn't replenish solely through his own cultivation.

The technique he cultivated, transforming Supreme Yang into Yin, was for the purpose of evolving Yin Yang. Upon reaching the extreme, Yang would give birth to Yin, and Yin Yang would merge to become the Great Dao, creating heaven and earth. This is what is known as Wuji giving birth to Taiji, Taiji giving birth to Liangyi. From nothingness, one gives birth to two, two gives birth to three, and three gives birth to all things.

The Golden Crow was already vaguely touching the Heavenly Dao, but he couldn't wait. Since his Yin Yang was incomplete, he would complete it. The quickest way was undoubtedly to devour Taiyin's Supreme Yin energy.

Now, Taiyin had no defenses against him, which was undoubtedly a heaven-sent opportunity.

Taiyin gazed at the contemplative Golden Crow, feeling as if he exuded a unique, masculine charm. She found him increasingly irresistible, staring at him with unblinking eyes as if wanting to melt him into her heart.

Taiyin watched him silently.

The Golden Crow also felt a strange sensation at this moment, perhaps his reliance had grown stronger.

The Golden Crow muttered, "Extreme Yin gives birth to Yang, extreme Yang gives birth to Yin. Yin Yang merge, endlessly. How exactly does Yin Yang merge?"

Taiyin, who was listening intently, felt a stir in her heart. The technique she cultivated was the extreme opposite of the Golden Crow's, but they shared the same origin. So this was her Dao! She had been so foolish, having no clue until now, while Brother Golden Crow had already touched upon it. How could she help him?

The Golden Crow's behavior became increasingly agitated, slowly showing signs of entering a state of demonic madness.

Taiyin felt a strange surge of Yang energy within the Golden Crow, beyond his control, moving erratically and impacting his meridians and Primordial Spirit.

Taiyin quickly supported the Golden Crow, shaking him and saying, "Daoist brother, Daoist brother..."

The Golden Crow trembled all over and muttered, "Hot... hot..."

Taiyin's heart leaped with joy. That's right, my Taiyin energy is Yin, cold and pure. Perhaps it can alleviate his condition.

Taiyin no longer hesitated and slowly infused her Taiyin energy into the Golden Crow's body. However, it felt like a drop in the ocean. Even as she increased the flow, it was useless. What should I do? she thought anxiously. Yes, I still have my origin. If I give him my origin, not only can it pacify his Supreme Yang energy, but perhaps it can also help him comprehend the Great Dao.

However, she might also perish in the process. As long as Brother Golden Crow could comprehend the Great Dao, her sacrifice would be worthwhile.

Taiyin felt herself growing weaker and weaker, yet she felt increasingly happy. The surging Yang energy within Brother Golden Crow was not only suppressed by her, but a vortex of Yin Yang balance had also formed within the Golden Crow.

At this moment, a voice like a thunderclap called out, "May I ask if a Daoist friend is present?"

The Golden Crow was greatly alarmed. "Pangu, that scoundrel, he actually chased me here!" With this distraction, the balance of Yin Yang energy within him was broken, and a large portion of Taiyin energy returned to Taiyin's body.

Seeing that most of the Taiyin energy had not stayed, the Golden Crow realized his opportunity was gone. He stood up and said hatefully, "I was only one step away from achieving perfection. All my efforts in setting up this scheme, risking my own demise, were in vain."

Taiyin was greatly shocked and asked foolishly, "You did all this intentionally? You're saying this isn't true."

The Golden Crow laughed heartily, "What do you think? Since I only had this one chance to merge naturally, I had to force the fusion. Although it's not perfect, it's better than nothing."

The Golden Crow looked down at Taiyin, who had collapsed on the ground, his gaze intense. "Are you willing to sacrifice yourself for me, to let me devour you?"

Taiyin murmured, "You really want to do this? Fine, I agree."

The Golden Crow cackled, "Given how deeply you care for me, I won't make you suffer."

Taiyin's heart ached. She could only lament her bitter fate but gave up resisting.

The Golden Crow revealed his true form and swallowed Taiyin in one gulp.

Outside Taiyin's scenic realm, Pangu and Xuanhuang felt the situation was quite troublesome. Pangu, in particular, felt his opportunity lay within this scenic realm. Now, the aura that seemed to be helping him was weakening, as if it were about to disappear.

He couldn't help but let out a shout. Inside, there was silence. Now, this aura was weakening again.

Pangu said anxiously, "Daoist friend Xuanhuang, should we barge in? I have a bad feeling about this."

Xuanhuang calculated with his fingers and said, "Things are urgent. Let's not worry about anything else and break the array."

Pangu and Xuanhuang easily broke through the protective array of the scenic realm and saw the Golden Crow forcibly devouring Taiyin.

Pangu roared, "Villain, how dare you!" He drew out the Sky-Opening Axe and cleaved with a Law of Strength.

The Golden Crow was greatly alarmed upon seeing Pangu and Xuanhuang. Seeing the unstoppable Law of Strength, he quickly spat out Taiyin, whom he couldn't refine in a short time, and fled in a panic, but at the cost of a leg.

Pangu was furious. "You, one of the Four Spirits of Heaven and Earth, a Fire Spirit, to do such a thing!"

Taiyin was still half-dead. Her origin had been destroyed. She rose and bowed, "Thank you, Daoist friend. I did it willingly."

Xuanhuang said, "You knew his intentions; why were you so foolish?"

Taiyin said sadly, "To fulfill him, I have no regrets in death."

Xuanhuang lamented, "I have no regrets in death."

Taiyin examined the newcomers carefully and exclaimed in surprise, "Could you be the Chosen One? I understand now. It was destined for me. I can't blame anyone else." Without another word, she exhaled a stream of essence, enveloping her origin, and her body rapidly became transparent.

Finally, a divine sense transmitted, "I see too much Yang energy within you; solitary Yang cannot beget life and needs my Taiyin energy. I know you won't force me. My life is nearing its end. This Taiyin energy is here. Whether you take it or not is up to you. If there is a next life, I hope you can help me fulfill it, to give me a beautiful ending."

Pangu looked at the Taiyin energy floating in mid-air. This was almost all of Taiyin's essence. By merging with it, he could gain a creation. This was not only Supreme Yin energy but also contained Taiyin's own insights, and even a part of the Golden Crow's insights. These insights belonged to the Way of Yin Yang.

"Yin and Yang are the Way of Heaven and Earth, the guiding principle of all things, the parent of change, the origin of life and death, and the abode of the divine." [From the Huangdi Neijing - Suwen: Chapter on Yin Yang Responding to Phenomena]

Xuanhuang said, "All of this is determined by the Great Dao. We are also powerless. You can take it to perfect your own Dao, perhaps fulfilling one of Taiyin's wishes. If you don't take it, we will be abandoned by the Great Dao."

Pangu hesitated for a moment, then opened his mouth and swallowed the Taiyin energy, beginning to refine it. Xuanhuang stood guard beside him.

At this moment, his Sea of Consciousness was undergoing drastic changes. The originally calm Nine Yang energy, which emitted golden light, rapidly condensed into a ball of light, like a radiant sun. The ball of light began to tremble violently. As the Taiyin energy was injected bit by bit, the rice-grain-sized Taiyin energy began to revolve around the sun. These grains of rice gradually expanded, merging with the sun bit by bit, forming two intertwined Yin Yang fish that spun continuously. At this point, a violent aura quickly permeated the entire Sea of Consciousness, and the stinging pain in his soul caused Pangu's Primordial Spirit to tremble. This was Pangu's Primordial Spirit splitting in two, with the Yin and Yang spheres merging with half of the Primordial Spirit. One was golden, the other silver-white. When the two Primordial Spirits merged, a gentle aura immediately soothed the stinging pain. The Yin Yang then separated from the Primordial Spirit, followed by even more violent stinging, then merging, repeating this cycle.

This was the process Pangu's Primordial Spirit underwent as it was transformed by the Yin Yang, which continuously merged with it. Originally, Pangu's Primordial Spirit was of a Chaos nature, with Yin and Yang undifferentiated, lacking the conditions to evolve all things. Now, it was different. Finally, Pangu's Primordial Spirit was shaped to emit dazzling golden light externally, while being as tranquil and soft as water internally, filled with gentleness.

Next, this Yin Yang energy began to remodel Pangu's body. Pangu felt his body transform into Chaos. Two beams of light emanated from him, separating the chaotic state. Then, the clear Yang floated upward to become the heavens, and the turbid Yin sank to become the earth.

Therefore, the Huangdi Neijing states: "Thus, clear Yang emerges from the upper orifices, and turbid Yin emerges from the lower orifices; clear Yang radiates through the skin and muscles, and turbid Yin travels through the five organs; clear Yang fills the four limbs, and turbid Yin returns to the six bowels." His body was also remodeled by the Yin Yang energy into a Yin Yang body capable of evolving all things.

Pangu then placed the Yin Yang spheres, which silently revolved around his Primordial Spirit, into his left and right eyes, respectively. With each opening and closing, two divine lights shot out. His left eye blazed like the scorching sun, and his right eye was as clear and cold as the moon.

"Congratulations, fellow Daoist. The Path of Creation has advanced another step."

Pangu said with some dejection, "Every step has already been arranged by the Great Dao. We are merely executors."

Xuanhuang said, "Indeed, the general trend cannot be defied. In fact, if you hadn't made up your mind just now, everything would have changed."

Pangu nodded. "After this realization, I understand that everyone possesses the ability to evolve all things. It's just that they probably haven't grasped the Dao within it yet."

Xuanhuang said, "Yes, like Tai Xuan's divine ability of Enlightenment in Dreams, and the Yin Yang Dao of the Golden Crow and Taiyin."

Pangu nodded and looked at the sky that wasn't quite the sky.