A minor correction: The Years Monarch, also known as the Time Dao Monarch, did not merge with Ten Thousand Laws; he focused solely on the Years Sword. Therefore, the Ten Thousand Laws Dao Monarch never appeared in the history of Xuanhuang. I forgot to mention this...
Quiet room, Jiang Ping sat cross-legged, his body radiating an astonishing Daoist energy, his entire being flawlessly pure.
Before him, a magnificent river appeared and disappeared.
It seemed to be the River of Time, the Wheel of Years, in which all things flowed and heaven and earth changed.
In the Past Body cross-legged in the long river of time, chanting scriptures.
In an instant, it was as if Myriad Dao Flower Bloom and lotuses sprouted in the Void, and the magnificent sound of the Great Dao, like the grand tolling of a great bell, lingered in the ears of the main body.
Jiang Ping's heart was pure, yet like a boiling volcano, it was in intense motion, occasionally sparking dazzling flames.
He felt himself growing stronger, and the profound Dao Chapter transformed into golden talismans that surged forth, covering his entire body.
Gradually, Jiang Ping became solemn and sacred, like an enlightened sage, radiating golden light.
He gazed at the Past Body, his eyes deep and unfathomable.
This Dharma Body continues to chant scriptures, invigorating heaven and earth, and grasping the traces of the Dao.
As Jiang Ping circulated the chapters of time and delved into the Concept Realm of God, his Past Body gradually dissolved, nourishing his True Self and his original nature.
However, in the end, the Past Body gradually became more radiant, Qi Mechanism grew stronger.
Jiang Ping gradually came to understand and faced the true nature of his "Past Self".
It is neither Dharma Body nor a continuation of past lives, but a special and mysterious existence that exists eternally in the Wheel of Years, transforming into the power of the five elements and wandering among the Dao Palace.
"The past is not the cause, the future is not the effect; the Tao is elusive and indistinct..."
The vast and profound Dao Sound still resonated clearly in Jiang Ping's ears, as if revealing the True meaning of this method.
As time passed, his progress in Daoist cultivation gradually improved, and he gained a more thorough understanding of this Sword Art technique.
At one moment, his eyes shone brightly, and he put into practice a Daoist philosophy different from before:
"The Past Self is born in the past, so how can it vanish and perish? As long as the True Self exists, the present remains, the past is indelible, and the future holds infinite possibilities."
It seemed that only now did Jiang Ping understand the essence of "the Past Self".
In short, as long as he exists, the past exists and endures; the "Past Self" is eternally immortal.
"Whenever I want to, my Past Self's will appear."
Jiang Ping murmured, his heart trembling. He seemed to have touched the true essence of the <Years Sword>, which was not simply about merging with the past and severing the past.
Once a single thought arises, countless past cycles begin to repeat themselves; how can they be completely severed?
This method is more terrifying than he imagined. As long as it does not perish now and remains in the world forever, the "Past Self" can sit in the river of time indefinitely to grasp the Dao's opportunities and feed them back to itself.
In other words, as long as his Years Sword continues to penetrate deeper, it will not only improve the present, but the past will also continue to feed back and nourish his True Self.
Similarly, the "Past Self" can still reappear to defend against enemies, and even in the end, there is the "Dao Self."
The Three Pure Dao Monarch possess unparalleled true forms, while the Time Dao Monarch possesses the even more terrifying "Past Self" and "Dao Self."
"No wonder that Time Dao Monarch back then never merged with Ten Thousand Laws, yet he was an invincible being within the Same Realm. Once one delves into this path, there are no rivals in the world. Killing enemies beyond one's realm is as easy as eating and drinking. I heard that in the end, he was still annihilated by several Dao Ancestor working together, and ultimately died young."
Jiang Ping sighed, "Although Qingling Founder was also remarkable, there is no doubt that in the entire Xuanhuang Ancient History, the Time Dao Monarch can be considered one of the top three outstanding figures."
"The Supreme God Riding Light; this is called Zhao Kuang, and Control Daoguang!"
At this moment, dazzling golden light flowed from his body, and his Qi Mechanism was as profound as an abyss. Jiang Ping did not merge with Ten Thousand Laws, but only tested his sword with the purest world-preserving technique. In an instant, the Celestial Phenomenon outside the city shook violently, the clouds and mist tore apart, and the sky collapsed.
Jiang Ping nodded; his Sword Art was far superior to before.
At this moment, "The Past Self" resides in the past, yet it is somewhat different from before. Its form is mysterious, its Daoist essence naturally formed. It laughs:
"Fellow Daoist, I have not vanished. Are you surprised?"
Jiang Ping ignored it and raised his hand to let it roll to the side.
Then, he looked directly at the Ten Thousand Laws Seed beneath his flesh and blood, which seemed to have taken root and sprouted. When he resonated with All Laws, his power once again overturned the heavens and the earth, surpassing the previous level.
The Years Sword is powerful, but if it takes this path as its main thread and All Laws as its branches, wouldn't it be even superior to the Time Dao Monarch?
Jiang Ping wasn't foolishly trying to surpass that Monarch; rather, he considered that he had Destiny to rely on and his talents were already quite good, so he was trying to take this path.
He felt he was still young, and even if things didn't work out in the future, he could start over.
Afterwards, Jiang Ping left the seclusion to prepare for his tribulation.
After five years of seclusion, he had attained the state of "Supreme God Riding Light," reaching the pinnacle of Daoist magic and being able to perceive the Tao.
However, just as Jiang Ping stepped out of the Villa, Ji Wushuang suddenly appeared, bringing "bad news."
"This is bad! I've received information that Li Buyu is using his connections in North Nether to try and find your family. He's also enlisted the help of a classmate from a sacred land, who is using Supreme Artifact of Causality to investigate from a Causality perspective."
Jiang Ping didn't want to pay attention to it, after all, this was a dream world, everything else was illusory, enlightenment was the only truth.
He frowned again after a moment. He knew that this was just the will of the dream making its move, trying to put pressure on him, unleash his potential, and improve himself more quickly.
However, considering the reality, Li Buyu is in the Holy Land, so this situation might actually occur.
"It seems that to return to Qingling, I need to go back to North Nether as soon as possible."
Jiang Ping thought to himself, then casually dismissed Ji Wushuang, ignoring everything in the dream, and went directly to Crossing the Tribulation.
This Jian Dao Tribulation is quite difficult; it would be extremely dangerous if it happened at the Eighth Heaven, but it's nothing to him now.
Before long, he successfully touched upon the Origin Law.
In the long river of time, the blurred "Past Self" flourished, absorbing and releasing the Dao mechanism. Jiang Ping 'True Self received feedback, his Dharma body grew stronger, and the World-Anchoring Sword became increasingly powerful.
He clearly felt that with this sword alone, he could rival himself before entering the Heavenly Heart Cave.
When Jiang Ping merged with All Laws again, he felt even more confident and thought that even Peerless saint was not invincible.
After some reflection, he returned to the Villa Quiet room in the secluded courtyard to continue his contemplation and exploration of the Dao.
Have you not heard that time flies like a galloping horse, and ten years pass in the blink of an eye?
During this period, his improvement was not significant; the Origin Law the <Years Sword> only reached about 20%.
This rate of improvement is indeed much slower than that of the Samsara Void Dao Method.
The deeper one delves into the Rules of Order, the more difficult it becomes. Even if he wanted to use the Hundred Years of Dream to directly transcend the True Saint Tribulation, it would be quite challenging.
However, during this period, his Karmic Wonderful Method broke through the sixth level, and his karmic power became terrifyingly boundless, capable of instantly and severely injuring the mind of Peerless true saint.
Jiang Ping stood under a tree in the courtyard, relaxing with a cup of tea. Suddenly, another Time Scripture appeared in his mind—a rare and profound text that delves into the ways of time.
"Perhaps we could try to study this article carefully and see if we can learn anything from it."
Jiang Ping is a man of action, and his dreams span a long time. Even if he fails this time, he will enter Heavenly Heart Cave a few more times.
After that, he spent the next ten years studying the principles of change, delving into Origin Rules, and gained considerable insights.
Five years later.
In his thirtieth year in the dream world, Jiang Ping's Origin of time broke through four.
"Oh no! Li Buyu has reached the Peak True Saint and has attacked Qingling!"
Ji Wushuang appeared at the opportune moment, effectively becoming an intelligence agent for this world.