The Way of Grand Unity

A Saint recounting history was itself an exposition of the Great Dao's veins and branches; every word contained profound meaning.

Hongjun continued, "An immortal is one who transcends the mundane from mortality, cultivating strength capable of moving mountains."

"Dao is formless and shapeless; through 'birth,' it reveals its wondrous functions."

"Yet 'birth' is not eternal. Only by upholding the 'Dao' can it be preserved."

"The Immortal Dao I have established contains nine realms after one sheds mortality."

"They are the Earth Immortal, Heavenly Immortal, True Immortal, Mysterious Immortal, Golden Immortal, Primordial Unity Golden Immortal, Grand Unity Golden Immortal, Primordial Golden Immortal, and Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal of the Origin."

"Among them, a Primordial Golden Immortal may be called a Quasi-Saint, while a Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal of the Origin is also known as a Saint."

"This lecture shall expound for you... The Way of Grand Unity."

The moment these words were spoken, every Great Power Inside the Hall—especially the Three Pure Ones, Di Jun, Eastern Emperor Taiyi, Fuxi, Nuwa, Zhenyuanzi, and the others who had long been trapped at the Taiyi Peak—was roused in spirit. The yearning within their Dao Hearts rose like blazing flames.

They had lingered in this realm for countless Yuanhui. Today, they had finally received the personal guidance of a Saint!

Hongjun saw through all their thoughts. Saying no more, he began directly, "Grand Unity is transcendence..."

"...breaking free from the River of Time's restraints, gathering all 'possibilities' of every timeline..."

"...making the 'selves' of past, future, and present return as one, achieving the sole Dao Fruit of the 'True Self,' with the true spirit immortal and unwearied through ten thousand tribulations..."

As he expounded upon the essence of Grand Unity, the Dao resonance within Yan Dao Palace, which had only just subsided, surged once more.

Heavenly Flowers Falling and Golden Lotuses Springing from the Ground—every kind of mystical phenomenon naturally manifested alongside the Dao Sound, aiding the living beings in comprehending the obscure and profound Great Dao Principles.

Haotian and Yaochi also listened with rapt attention, wholly focused.

However, a Saint's exposition of the Dao held pearls in every word and Heavenly Secrets in every sentence. His realm simply surpassed theirs by far too much.

For every hundred sentences Hongjun spoke, it was already no easy feat for them to barely understand one or two, and even then, they understood only vaguely, like viewing flowers through mist.

Yet even so, standing beside a Saint and naturally enveloped in supreme Dao resonance, merely the pure Dao power and aura of laws contained within the Dao Sound had already benefited them immensely.

The Two People felt as though their cultivation had been nourished by sweet rain. Many of the impediments in their past cultivation began to loosen and melt away, while their understanding of the Dao they cultivated subtly deepened as well.

Haotian in particular—his "Imperial Great Dao" was still only a budding embryonic form, exceedingly immature.

At this moment, nourished and indirectly guided by Hongjun's supreme Dao resonance, which encompassed all things and governed heaven and earth—

the foundations of this Great Dao were reinforced, its framework broadened, and its substance began to grow richer, like a young sprout receiving innate sweet dew and suddenly accelerating its growth.

And as the time spent listening to the Dao passed, this process continued steadily and without pause.

Even Haotian and Yaochi, who were practically "listening to a heavenly scripture," gained tremendous benefits.

The other Great Powers, who understood more and possessed higher Dao realms, gained benefits even more immeasurable.

The Dao resonance around those top Innate Divine Beings at the Taiyi Peak boiled most fiercely.

Their auras rose and transformed at a speed visible to the naked eye, launching an assault upon some invisible bottleneck.

"Buzz!"

No one knew how long had passed when a Dao chime, seeming both present and absent, rang out in the depths of every living being's perception.

Above Grand Supreme Elder Lord, seated upon the first golden lotus, a vast Yin-Yang Taiji Dao Diagram suddenly manifested, enveloping the void.

Within it, black-and-white fish-eyes revolved without cease, demonstrating the ultimate principles of being and nonbeing giving rise to one another, of motion and stillness existing in perfect harmony.

A majestic aura, flawless and complete, tranquil and at ease yet boundless and vast, soared into the heavens, stirring the Dao resonance above Yan Dao Palace.

Within the phenomenon, the phantom of the River of Time faintly appeared. A figure within it was slowly rising, transcending beyond it!

Haotian, Yaochi, and the few Great Powers who had likewise not fully immersed themselves in enlightenment all sensed it. They fixed their gazes upon the scene, and realization immediately dawned upon them.

Grand Supreme Elder Lord had taken the lead in seeing through the barrier and attaining the Dao Fruit of Grand Unity Golden Immortal!

From this day onward, his past and future had converged into one. His true spirit hung high above, never to fall into reincarnation. Though the Primordial Wilderness was vast, there was nowhere he could not go, and no Karma could easily be imposed upon him again!

Seeing this, deep envy could not help surfacing in Yaochi's eyes. She quietly transmitted her voice to Haotian. "Elder Brother, when will you and I ever be able to touch such a realm...?"

Haotian's gaze was resolute as he replied without hesitation, "Cultivate with unwavering focus and uphold the Dao without straying. One day, you and I shall surely ascend to Grand Unity as well—and even higher!"

Just as his words fell, another utterly different and powerful aura exploded forth!

"Screech!"

It was as if the arrogant and tyrannical cry of a Golden Crow, sharp enough to pierce metal and split stone, resounded in their hearts.

Where Eastern Emperor Taiyi sat, the phantom of a scorching "great sun," radiant through the ages, rose in blazing splendor.

Solar True Fire condensed into substance, burning the void.

An imperial, domineering aura of supremacy over all and suppression of everything spread forth without restraint.

It even faintly interfered with the enlightenment auras of the other Great Powers upon the nearby lotus platforms!

It had to be known that although the cloud seats upon the various lotus platforms appeared close together, each contained its own space, with at least tens of millions of li separating them. Ordinary auras should have found it difficult to cross such a distance.

Yet Eastern Emperor Taiyi had only just become a Grand Unity Golden Immortal, and his aura had not yet fully converged. Still, the domineering ferocity of his Dao could pierce through the spatial barrier—it was clear enough what that signified.

Upon the Dao Platform, Hongjun's brows furrowed ever so slightly, almost imperceptibly.

Then, with a single thought, the Grand Dao formation throughout Yan Dao Palace quietly shifted.

In an instant, every lotus platform and cloud seat seemed to be partitioned into its own separate world. The barriers of Dao laws between them were strengthened by more than ten thousandfold, leaving not the slightest trace of aura able to interfere with another.

The Great Powers who had been intimidated by Eastern Emperor Taiyi's aura and showed discomfort immediately felt the pressure ease and returned to normal.

"Buzz!"

"Buzz!"

"Buzz!"

Immediately afterward, as if triggering a chain reaction, one vast aura after another shot into the heavens—varying in strength and nature, yet all bearing the same meaning of transcendence and immortality!

Where Primordial Lord of Heaven sat, an Auspicious Cloud stretched ten thousand zhang high, with bead curtains hanging in strands, proclaiming the order of the Heavenly Dao and the majesty of enlightenment.

Where Tongtian Sect Master sat, Sword Qi soared into the sky, peerlessly sharp.

Above Fuxi's head, Innate Bagua runes circulated, deducing the Heavenly Secrets.

Behind Nuwa, Divine Light of Creation billowed, brimming with endless vitality.

Around East Prince, Purple Qi Comes from the East; around West Queen Mother, Jade Light Shines West.

Beneath Styx, Blood Waves surged and roiled, the Way of Slaughter grim and chilling.

Above Zhenyuanzi's head, the phantom of the Earth Book rose and fell, resonating with the land.

Kunpeng, in a corner, also radiated frigid, mysterious light that enshrouded the Northern Darkness, its manifestations boundless...

One peak Great Power after another shattered their shackles and stepped through the gate of Da Luo!

Time lost all meaning amid the pursuit of enlightenment.

Who knew how much longer passed? The crimson clouds around Hongyun transformed into Auspicious Clouds and blessed mists, gentle and rich.

Above Burning Lamp's head, the Spirit Coffin Lamp flickered with ghostly light, illuminating the mysteries of life and death.

The moonlight around Changxi and Xihe, the two lunar goddesses, flowed like water—cold, clear, and radiant... More Great Powers achieved success one after another.

Haotian silently watched as one Innate Divine Being after another underwent a soaring surge in presence and a transformation of Dao charm, while the pressure in his heart quietly grew.