Washed Clean of All Dust
"Although the three levels of mental states ultimately lead to the same conclusion, this is only from a macro perspective. Compared to the first level of Clear Heart Seeing Nature, which relies on brute force to deal with Soul Attack through enlightenment, the second and third levels are undoubtedly far superior in terms of skill! At least when facing profound Soul Attack, the third level of mental states completely overwhelms the first level."
After confirming his current state, Lu Yan'an began to seriously comprehend the mysteries of this third level of mental cultivation. He had always been extremely curious about this third level of mental cultivation, which was considered the theoretical limit! In the original work, only Hong had truly reached this level, and at this point in time, only Feng Yunruo possessed this third level of mental cultivation. The scarcity of people only served to prove just how powerful this mental state truly was!
During his 60,000 Years of wandering the universe, Lu Yan'an had cast aside all his utilitarian pursuit of power. But as he stopped his frantic pursuit of strength and his relentless self-suppression, his state of mind underwent a profound transformation. Previously, when he broke through to the level of Universe Venerable, his illusionary arts were completely surpassed by the laws of nature. Now, having entered the third level of this state of mind, the strength of his Soul Path instantly soared, surpassing even the strength of his laws. Coupled with the amplification of his Heart Power, Lu Yan'an's attack power in the Soul Path is now sufficient to reach the fourth tier!
"In the Path of Laws, my strength is at the second level of the Universe Master; in the Soul Path, my strength has barely reached the fourth level of the Universe Master! If I could comprehend one of the Strongest Secret Technique of the Universe Master in the Soul Attack category, then my strength in the Soul Path would be close to the fifth level, and the struggles within this Primal Universe would no longer pose any threat to me."
Lu Yan'an gazed into the depths of the void, towards the very heart of the Human Race's stronghold—"Chaos City"!
"I've been out for so long, I should go back now."
After wandering the universe for 60,000 Years, Lu Yan'an finally returned to the Original Secret Realm Human Territory.
Original Secret Realm Human Territory, Thousand Treasures River Realm.
Wandering in the universe, one is ultimately a wanderer. But upon returning to Human Territory, a sense of belonging naturally arises...
I'm home!
"This is home." After sitting cross-legged in the palace hall for over 60,000 years, the true self finally got up, walked out of the hall, and began to wander around the Qianbao River palace complex for the first time.
Walking among the palaces, his gaze sweeping over everything, Lu Yan'an's mind was filled with memories of his wanderings in the universe. Those events had deeply moved him back then, but looking back now, everything was so clear, as if many patterns were already etched in his mind. Just as the Zuoshanke had said before, he really should have gone out and explored the world!
As he walked, he reflected on everything he had experienced over the past 60,000 years, and his gaze softened unconsciously. Unlike his previous sharp and assertive demeanor, Lu Yan'an now seemed to have shed all pretense and was filled with a gentle and refined elegance.
In the past, when some servants in the palace complex saw Lu Yan'an from afar, it was as if they had seen a cold, unsheathed battle War Blade. They didn't even dare to whisper among themselves, let alone speak directly in front of him. After all, they were just servants, while Lu Yan'an was the disciple of the "City Lord of Chaos," the master of this space-time. He himself was an invincible peak Overlord, only one step away from the realm of the Universe Master.
Now, seeing Lu Yan'an approaching, they didn't immediately hide away as they had in the past. Instead, they respectfully bowed and said, "Lord Lu Yan'an."
Lu Yan'an glanced at them and smiled slightly.
Having experienced so much in the universe, he could immediately tell the difference between the servants' past and present attitudes. The change in their attitudes towards him was enough to show how dramatic his transformation had been! This was the reason for Lu Yan'an's smile... The transformation of his state of mind could affect so many things, including but not limited to his own strength, and even some of the mysteries of the universe's operation contained within it. This filled Lu Yan'an with joy, so he smiled.
"Though they are immortal, they can still humble themselves for a while. But when they serve millions of servants, they lose their strong will. Even if the Years are long, they will probably never be able to step into the realm of the Universe Venerable." Many thoughts flashed through Lu Yan'an. Then he continued walking, and at the same time, the scenes of his wandering Years continued to play out like a movie.
Inside the main hall of the Thousand Treasures River Realm.
The City Lord of Chaos sensed that Lu Yan'an, who had been in seclusion for 60,000 years, had suddenly emerged from the palace. He opened his eyes and, with a single glance, his gaze pierced through the building's obstruction, landing on Lu Yan'an as he walked. Lu Yan'an wore a smile, a smile that came naturally from the depths of his heart, a smile born of joy. His gaze was distant, containing even the infinite Years of the universe's changes!
"Huh?" The City Lord of Chaos showed surprise. "This powerful mental strength and will is in no way inferior to mine? What has this little guy experienced in the Years 60,000 years?"
The City Lord of Chaos could see at a glance that Lu Yan'an's accumulated insights from his 60,000 years of wandering in the universe were about to erupt. It was a case of great accumulation leading to a sudden burst of inspiration! Just like many researchers who study countless materials and finally have an epiphany, where all the mysteries of the materials are integrated into one, residing in one's heart.
Lu Yan'an was just like that. Although Lu Yan'an's spiritual attainments were incredibly terrifying 60,000 years ago, he could still see the bottom of things. But today, 60,000 years later, even though the City Lord of Chaos was an invincible Universe Master, the moment he saw Lu Yan'an, he seemed to see the birth and death of the universe, the changes of reincarnation. This was the mark of a spiritual will that had stepped into the Universe Supreme Being!
Lu Yan'an is just like that...
Over the Years 60,000 years, he has seen and experienced far too much. And at this moment, in Lu Yan'an's view, everything follows the trajectory of the universe's laws.
"The mind has undergone a transformation; this is the will of the strongest!"
The City Lord of Chaos exclaimed softly, "In terms of mental fortitude, my nephew is truly... remarkable. In the Primal Universe, even if the Xu Zhen Demon God and the Zuoshanke were to attack together, he would still be able to escape unscathed under the protection of this top-tier Soul-type Supreme Treasure, 'Chengtian'!"
Don't underestimate the City Lord of Chaos's assessment. In the past, even with the help of top-tier Soul-type Supreme Treasure, Lu Yan'an could at most manage a calm self-destruction against these two Universe Supreme Being, both skilled in Soul Illusion. But now, he's managed to escape unscathed even when the two launch a combined soul-type attack. Even though the power of the strongest's attack is suppressed to the sixth rank under the limitations of the Primal Universe, Lu Yan'an's current true strength is still only that of a Universe Venerable!
The fact that Universe Venerable could escape unscathed from the hands of the Universe Supreme Being, who was proficient in soul techniques, is something that shouldn't even be possible in theory, even with the protection of a top-tier Soul-type Supreme Treasure! An ordinary Universe Venerable might even perish from a mere glance from the Universe Supreme Being excels in the Soul Path!
Having wandered the universe for 60,000 years, and then completely recalled everything in just five hours along the Qianbao River, Lu Yan'an finally laughed when he recalled the final moment when his Demon Beast Clone walked through the vast cosmic starry sky. After breaking through the third level of his mental state and entering the level of the Universe Supreme Being, his mental state continued to improve rapidly. In particular, the ease with which he recalled the last moment elevated his mental state to an extremely high level.
By substituting one's own heart for the Tian Xin, one's inner world naturally becomes as vast and unshakeable as the starry sky.
As for illusions? The real universe is the greatest illusion, and any other illusion pales in comparison.
Now--
Even the City Lord of Chaos couldn't discern the extent of Lu Yan'an's improved will simply by looking at the surface! Ever since Lu Yan'an's will entered the realm of the Universe Supreme Being, the City Lord of Chaos has been unable to see the state of Lu Yan'an... He appears as unfathomable as a veil of mist at a glance.
Lu Yan'an has successfully reached the pinnacle of the Human Race's spiritual realm. In terms of willpower alone, he is probably no less than the Giant Axe Founder, and may even be above him!
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