A gentle breeze caresses the water, the spirit pool ripples, and the divine vines outside the courtyard wall gradually flourish in the spring breeze.
Jiang Ping sat cross-legged in the courtyard, drinking the tea his wife had brewed while meditating and contemplating the Dao.
Deep within the temple grounds, Sword Qi soared into the sky from time to time, and Dao Chapter surged, as his descendants poured out their sweat and effort to follow in his footsteps.
Time flies, and now Jiang Ping's grandchildren are all married, and the Jiang family has further expanded and grown stronger.
And he, the "first ancestor," lived in this peaceful land for many years, and the tranquility was never disturbed.
Whenever something happens in the outside world, his Dharma Body will appear, so his true self doesn't need to show his face.
Therefore, he Anran enjoys this tranquility, subtly and steadily pursuing the True meaning of life and seeking the ultimate truth.
Jiang Ping's spiritual light expanded, becoming both physical and spiritual, naturally arising from the Dao. At times, it was a dazzling rain of light, manifesting the seasons; at other times, his gaze was like a knife, capable of destroying all things.
He was surrounded by Dao Light, appearing as ordinary as any other person, with the years etched on his face and the past reflected in the corners of his eyes, his hair as black as in the morning and as white as in the evening.
Or they are as majestic as emperors, seemingly ascending to the highest heavens, with all that their gaze falls upon their kingdom.
Jiang Ping was filled with light, and his emotions fluctuated constantly. He experienced his own joys and sorrows, and also captured the myriad aspects of life in the outside world.
In his view, these are all manifestations of vitality. Even a Daoist practitioner, upon reaching a high place, will feel a surge of emotions, experiencing both joy and anger.
Jiang Ping's thoughts raced, as if sparks were flashing in his consciousness. He was searching for the essence of life, using the myriad phenomena of the world to refine himself.
"The Great Way is ruthless, but all living beings possess wisdom and are capable of feeling..."
He murmured to himself, as if he had grasped something, and gradually entered a state of profound enlightenment.
"World Lord is one who creates a relatively complete world, where the Great Dao is orderly, the heavens are round and the earth is square, and the rules are self-evident."
"And the Great Accomplishment World Lord is one who has perfected the creation of heaven and earth, like the vast worlds in the starry Starry Sky, where all living beings are born naturally, without any external interference..."
Jiang Ping continued to study and comprehend, and sparks of thought blossomed throughout his Consciousness Space.
Time passed, and he didn't know how much time had gone by. When he woke up, he found that the teapot on the table had been replaced with wine and food.
The dishes of meat and vegetables had been sitting there for a long time and had long since gone cold, and the person who used to sit opposite them was no longer there; instead, Zhong Yong had taken his place.
"Woke up?"
Zhong Yong stroked his beard, a smile on his face.
Xuanhuang has already resolved the internal troubles. Although there are external threats, he believes that with his successor in the present, everything will be resolved satisfactorily.
Jiang Ping nodded slightly, then quickly calculated with his fingers and knew roughly what the other party wanted to do. He said:
"Regarding the affairs of the Thousand Seas Hall, this junior can only observe from the sidelines and cannot participate."
Zhong Yong smiled without saying a word. It would be too unrealistic to expect Jiang Ping to Great Accomplishment World Lord within nine years.
He came for another matter.
Zhong Yong took out a piece of ancient jade and handed it over.
Jiang Ping glanced at it, his expression unreadable, and said:
"The token left behind by that Starry Sky Envoy from back then?"
"Um."
Zhong Yong nodded solemnly.
The mere news of the Eternal Force recruiting reached this place caused an uproar throughout the entire Starry Sky.
If the world were to learn that Xuanhuang possessed a token that could directly pierce through to such a colossal being, the Yan Household of Milky Way would likely be thrown into uproar, and once the news got out, a bloody storm would be inevitable.
"This token does not represent the Thousand Seas Sacred Hall, and besides, it's questionable whether it's even feasible to join an immortal-level power with just a piece of ancient jade."
Jiang Ping looked at the ancient jade that was enough to make Peerless Dao Ancestor go crazy. Zhong Yong had brought the jade with him, hoping that he would use it to seek unparalleled fortune.
However, his eyes showed little emotion. This jade might not bring a tremendous opportunity, but rather a catastrophe.
"Although this jade is not associated with the Thousand Seas Sacred Hall, the event there is undoubtedly incredibly lively. You could go and try your luck; you might just run into someone from that immortal force."
Zhong Yong smiled.
If he were to hand this token over to another Fate Child, he might reconsider.
But the person before me is different; his talent is unparalleled throughout history, making him the most suitable person under this Starry Sky.
Jiang Ping frowned slightly and couldn't help but ask, "Isn't it too early to bring out this jade now?"
He was genuinely afraid that this jade would bring him misfortune and that his peaceful life would be disrupted.
"Not too early, just right."
Zhong Yong shook his head slightly and said, "That transcendent force, which radiates like a colossal object across the infinite Starry Sky, possesses immense resources. If you join, you will definitely be able to break through the barrier more smoothly."
"Although I, Xuanhuang, am currently seeking stability, with such a tremendous opportunity before me, I should be bold enough to take a risk once in a while. I refuse to believe that the Peerless Dao Ancestor left behind this item could harm a weak world in a remote place."
In his view, this destiny, while not a sure thing, certainly didn't pose any major risks. As long as he could become one of them, his million-year-long life Xuanhuang would be worthwhile.
"Let me think about it."
Jiang Ping pondered for a moment, still not quite moved.
Zhong Yong's expression was complicated. If it were anyone else, they would probably be bowing and thanking him at every step for such an opportunity. But the person in front of him was as steady as Mount Tai, showing little emotion.
That's... too sneaky!
Looking at the seemingly real yet illusory young man before him, he suddenly asked:
"Dao Ancestor Middle Realm, which specific stage are you at?"
The stars were in turmoil as the Great Accomplishment World Lord descended upon the world.
As news of the Eternal Force spread, one after another top-tier Supreme Experts emerged from seclusion.
Kunpeng Ancestor no longer secluded himself to study the mysteries of eternity, but stayed in the human world, preaching three to five times a year.
It is said to be related to the recruitment of people by the Eternal Force.
That grand event was far from the risk-free, unparalleled success that people imagine.
This colossal entity has extremely high standards when recruiting; it seeks only the Unrivaled individuals, those with the potential to achieve unparalleled Peerless Realm or even immortality.
As the saying goes, "One general's success is built on the bones of ten thousand," therefore, this destiny is bound to be bloody, and even Great Accomplishment World Lord faces an extremely high risk of falling.
On the northern frontier, Li Yiren suddenly looked up and saw the sky filled with divine light, making the entire Starry Sky tremble.
Dao-Self Body was also startled, and he slightly raised his eyes, then looked away after a moment.
Although this body is far away in the Northern Border, it can still resonate with the original body and is constantly paving the way for the original body.
However, this frontier city was already in an uproar and a great deal of excitement.
The Great Accomplishment World Lord has descended!
When Fang Hua traveled here, this person was also preaching, and even sat on the ground with several Dao Ancestor were studying the Eye Art, each expressing their own opinions.
Li Yiren, who was stationed here, and another World Lord also appeared and asked this Supreme Experts for clarification.
Fang Hua was always forthcoming and presented a gentle demeanor.
The Sword Immortal Maiden gained a great deal and exclaimed in surprise, "Senior, you are truly admirable! Not only are you unparalleled in the Eye Art, but your swordsmanship is also so proficient!"
She realized that this Great Accomplishment World Lord had definitely created a sword Sword Art that was far more powerful than her Immortal Sword.
I've dabbled in it, but I wouldn't call myself an expert.
Fang Hua shook his head.
Just as Li Yiren had thought, he had also wanted to be a gentleman of the sword when he was young. After reaching the Peak, he naturally studied Sword Art and even had the prototype of Peerless Law.
However, as time passed, he ultimately chose to devote himself to comprehending the Peerless Law left behind by the sages.
He wasn't being modest; only after reaching this point did he truly understand how difficult it was to create a truly Peerless Law on his own. It was better to follow the path trodden by his predecessors, as that offered a greater chance of success.
"Standing on the shoulders of giants is more appropriate than figuring it out on your own."
These were Fang Hua's heartfelt words, but seeing the determination in the Sword Immortal Maiden's eyes, he said no more. Just like himself back then, most geniuses have pride and can't be persuaded by anyone. Only when they hit a wall will they wake up.
Just as the World Lord were chatting, the Time and Space -time gate outside the city shook, and several distraught Dao Ancestor emerged from it.
One of the Dao Ancestor shouted out, recounting a major event that had occurred in the neighboring region:
"The demonic Ye Jing has gone berserk, and a Great Accomplishment World Lord has fallen at his hands."
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