The Three Lectures at the Purple Firmament Palace Reveal the Way of Sages; Ways of Proving the Dao Differ

Kong Xuan's five-colored radiance slowly faded, and the Five Elements Dao Rhythm flowing in his eyes settled into stillness, revealing a perfect harmony that had returned to simplicity.

He clearly sensed that the shackles that had bound him ever since his transformation had vanished completely. Not only had his cultivation advanced into the Great Luo realm, but, more importantly, the Five Elements Great Dao had finally opened all its mysteries to him.

Kong Xuan gathered his thoughts and straightened his expression. Turning to face Donghua, he bowed without hesitation, his manner respectful and sincere.

"Your disciple, Kong Xuan, thanks Master for your guidance and grace! Without Master's direction, your disciple would never have had this opportunity to break through."

This bow came from the bottom of his heart.

Had Donghua not brought him to the Extreme North Land and bestowed the Pure World White Lotus upon him, allowing him to dispel the baleful energy, gain merit, and wash away the karmic burden that clung to him, Kong Xuan did not know how many more years he would have remained stuck at his old bottleneck.

Donghua raised a hand slightly. An invisible, gentle force lifted Kong Xuan upright, and he spoke in a calm voice imbued with an unquestionable Dao Rhythm:

"Good. That you seized this opportunity to understand the mysteries of the Five Elements is due to your own foundations and fortune. I merely helped things along.

"Now your karmic burden is gone, and you have comprehended the Five Elements Laws. The foundation of your Great Dao is established. If you continue to cultivate and reflect diligently, your future will know no bounds."

Donghua's gaze calmly swept across the reborn land beneath his feet.

The Extreme North Land, once ravaged by baleful energy for countless ages, now teemed with spiritual