Enlightenment!

"Oops."

On the dragon-headed warship, Lin Xia'er stumbled and almost fell off the bow, but fortunately Mu Zishuo, who was next to her, reacted quickly and grabbed her.

"This Black-White Diagram is too profound for us to comprehend; we can't just stare at the whole Black-White Diagram," Mu Zishuo said.

When he first started learning a few days ago, he came to look at the Black-White Diagram, but he only glanced at them from afar and immediately fell off the Azure Dragon Puppet.

"Why didn't you say so earlier?" Lin Xia'er said angrily, her face flushed. "Let go of me now!"

But Mu Zishuo was still holding onto one of her arms.

"I was just worried you'd fall, Senior Sister." Mu Zishuo's cheeks flushed, and he quickly let go of her hand.

He hadn't thought much about it before and hadn't even noticed, but now he only felt a warm, smooth sensation in his hand, and his heart was pounding wildly.

"The Black-White Diagram in our academy may seem ordinary, but in reality, they have complex textures, with black and white lines intertwined and meticulously detailed... It is just a simple intertwining of black and white lines that forms endless mysteries, containing all kinds of mysteries of the Tao within them."

Different methods of observation lead to different insights into the mysteries of the universe. This image, born of nature and formed by heaven and earth, was accidentally discovered by an immortal from a small world millions of years ago and brought back to the world.

"It was thanks to the Black-White Diagram that the academy was able to flourish, and from then on, the academy's name was changed to ' Black-White Academy.' Later, even a celestial being was born there."

The Slovenly True Person addressed the crowd, saying, "To comprehend it, one must approach the past and comprehend it piece by piece. According to what has been passed down in the academy, to directly view the entire Black-White Diagram, one must be at least a celestial being or higher, whose soul can withstand it."

Zhou Hao nodded.

With his divine soul comparable to Earth Immortal of the Void Return, even a glance from him would make one feel slightly dizzy. It's no wonder that Lin Xia'er's divine soul was stunned by the impact and she almost fell over.

Whew~~~~

The dragon-headed warship landed on the ground, and the group walked towards the huge stone wall in the center of the arena.

Previously, Zhou Hao and his two companions hadn't noticed the Black-White Diagram because of it, but now that they were walking on the ground, they saw that there were two other stone walls, one on each side of the stone wall with the Black-White Diagram.

The two stone walls are also made of a special material, emitting a faint white light that shrouds and conceals what is written on them.

"The stone walls on the left and right sides of the Black-White Diagram were left by the immortals of our academy throughout the ages. Many of the immortals' inscriptions contain the secrets of the academy's internal cultivation techniques that are not passed down to outsiders. Therefore, apart from our academy's official disciples, no outsiders can see them," the Slovenly True Person explained to Zhou Hao.

"It's alright. The Headmaster Bihai allowed the three of us to observe the Black-White Diagram without any time limit is already a special favor to us," Zhou Hao said with a smile.

The Black-White Diagram is the most prized possession of the Black-White Academy; it's no exaggeration to say it's their lifeblood.

Even if powerful figures from other forces occasionally get the chance to comprehend the secrets, there are time limits. They can't comprehend the secrets without any restrictions like Zhou Hao and his two companions.

Regardless, Zhou Hao remembered this favor.

Upon arriving at the Black-White Diagram, each person focused their gaze on a Black-White Diagram, staring intently at that small section.

Sure enough, the dizziness and shock no longer occurred. Instead, a natural and mysterious sensation guided Zhou Hao, Yun Yuchan, and Lin Xia'er to quickly immerse themselves in it.

The four of them— the Slovenly True Person Yu Wei, Nine Lotus Mu Zishuo— had all gained some insights and insights in the Dao Debate Hall today. At this moment, they were either studying the Black-White Diagram or the words left by the immortals on the other two stone walls, each pondering their own understanding.

"Splash splash splash~~~"

As Zhou Hao sat cross-legged, meditating, the power of heaven and earth gradually condensed around him, forming black and white lines.

These black and white lines, seemingly opposite yet clearly distinct, complement each other perfectly.

As it slowly flows, it resembles two fish, one black and one white, gradually forming the outline of a black and white Taiji Diagram.

Time passed.

Half an hour passed in the blink of an eye.

The black and white Pisces image, drawn with countless black and white lines, is even more cohesive and lifelike.

The black and white lines that make up the yin-yang fish have almost completely disappeared, now residing at the position of the fish's eyes.

A white dot gradually appeared on the blackfish.

A black dot gradually appeared on the white fish.

A near-perfect black and white yin-yang Taiji Diagram, representing the harmony of the two fish, slowly rotates in the air.

"Hmm?" Zhou Hao came to his senses.

"Truly a marvel of nature, it has blended so many Daos together, some of which are even incomplete, yet it has managed to blend the Daos in every corner so perfectly."

Looking at the enormous Black-White Diagram stone wall before him, Zhou Hao was secretly amazed.

The paths he comprehended were quite diverse, but he fully grasped two 'minor paths': the Dao of Blazing Fire and the Dao of Violet Lightning.

The Dao of Blazing Fire was comprehended by the true self, while the Dao of Violet Lightning was mastered by the Asura God's avatar.

The Asura God's avatar was nurtured by the life force of thunder for tens of thousands of years. Its innate talent was the ability to control lightning. With the guidance of the Divine Firmament Dao Scripture and two secret thunder-based techniques, it comprehended and mastered the technique almost without any bottlenecks or obstacles.

Those who reach the Domain Realm of the Dao have several paths, including the Tai Chi Great Dao, the Dao of Square and Circle and Circle, the Way of Flowing Water, and the Dao of the Gale.

As for those who have grasped even a trace of the true meaning, there are many more. The Great Dao has the ' Heaven and Earth Great Dao ' and the ' Droplet Great Dao ', and there are more than a dozen Lesser Daos.

Although Zhou Hao wanted to integrate his understanding of the 'heart of Tai Chi' into his own Tai Chi Great Dao when he realized the Dao, he only had this idea and was still confused and uncertain about how to do it.

But looking at the Black-White Diagram today gave him a flash of inspiration.

The enormous circular millstone he had only caught a glimpse of earlier kept replaying in his mind.

The two colors of lines intersect and mix together, some of which are even incomplete. Only a part of those 'paths' is taken and blended together with the others, and they ingeniously form a huge circular millstone.

That aura of nature, vast and magnificent, was so powerful that even Earth Immortal of the Void Return could not look directly at it.

Isn't this exactly what he was thinking, integrating all the mysteries of the Dao into Tai Chi?

The Tao is fundamental.

Technique is the application of skills.

His current level of Dao cultivation is already quite high among those of the same level, even surpassing many Earth Immortal and Loose Immortal.

However, when it comes to application, it falls far short.

The fist techniques, swordsmanship, magic, escape techniques, supernatural powers, etc., that are used are all external and belong to the application of the Dao.

However, whether it's the Great Five Elements Extinction Divine Light, the Heaven Escape Needle Art, the Taiji Fist, or the Xuanwu Great Divine Ability... none of them are sufficient to support the application of the Dao that Zhou Hao comprehended.

"Since comprehending the teachings of my predecessors is insufficient to carry my own path, why can't I create my own method?" Zhou Hao's eyes gradually brightened.

"If I could transform the circular millstone of the Black-White Diagram into a method, integrating all the principles I have now comprehended, and even those I will comprehend in the future... then my path would be complete!"

Just do it!

He looked to the side.

Yun Yuchan and Lin Xia'er remained engrossed in the Black-White Diagram, while the three others— Slovenly True Person, Yu Wei, and Nine Lotus —sat cross-legged in front of the two stone walls inscribed with the words of immortals, their eyes closed in contemplation, seemingly already deeply immersed in meditation.

Zhou Hao's figure flashed, instantly teleporting to a distance of a thousand feet from the Black-White Diagram stone wall.

"The greatest mystery of the Black-White Diagram lies in the enormous black and white millstone it forms! To comprehend and understand it, one must observe the entire diagram!" Zhou Hao closed his eyes and sat cross-legged on the ground.

His mind entered the Purple Mansion space and instantly arrived in front of the Blue Flower rooted on the Earth Element Island.

The single, glistening droplet on the petal, illuminated by the sun, moon, and stars above the Yuanhai Sea, seemed to shimmer with a rainbow of colors.

This drop of water was only created after Zhou Hao used the immortal-grade pills bestowed by the Yu Clan Ancestor to cultivate his Qi to the Myriad Phenomena perfection, and after mastering the second level of the Xuanwu Great Divine Ability. He then supplied all the remaining primordial energy to Blue Flower.

Of the nine immortal-grade pills he originally possessed, he now only has three left for self-defense and as a backup.

"The Blue Flower Water Pearl can be used again to stimulate their growth with Origin Liquid. As long as I can gain some insight from observing the Black-White Diagram, it will all be worth it!"

Zhou Hao's heart stirred.

A surge of Origin Power enveloped the glistening water droplet and carried it towards his Mud Pill Palace (the center of his consciousness).

Whew~~~~

The moment the Blue Flower Water Pearl merged into Zhou Hao's soul, a penetrating chill immediately permeated his entire being.

The little spirit figure seemed frozen solid, unable to move even a finger.

At the same time, an unprecedented tranquility and ethereal feeling filled Zhou Hao's entire soul.

It was as if his soul had broken free from the constraints of his body and consciousness at this moment, without any further restraint.

This feeling was even more wondrous than when he had previously activated the Blue Flower Mist to enter a state of enlightenment free from thought and desire.

'Without thought or intention' is merely passively perceiving and understanding the workings of heaven and earth, and comprehending the myriad principles.

But now, his divine soul is detached from the outside, viewing the workings of the universe and all things with an absolute transcendence.

Wow!

Zhou Hao opened his eyes.

Two beams of blue light seemed to suddenly flash in mid-air, shooting straight at the massive stone wall that stood a thousand feet away.

"... I saw it clearly!"

The grand aura that originally permeated the Black-White Diagram instantly transformed into a gentle breeze under the power of the Blue Flower Water Pearl, no longer able to make him dizzy.

And the entire picture was finally revealed to him with unparalleled clarity.

Two colors of lines intersect each other across the entire stone wall.

One black, one white.

Like night and day.

Like yin and yang.

Like water and fire.

Like darkness and light...

Looking at any corner of the entire picture, one can see various paths intertwined, forming a perfect whole.

However, upon viewing the full image, it is found to be incomplete and imperfect in many places.

It is precisely this flaw, this imperfection, that forms the enormous millstone, which in turn appears to be a perfect circle.

"No, it's still not perfect. Even a black and white millstone has flaws."

Zhou Hao stared at the massive stone wall, and in his eyes, it seemed as if a Black-White Millstone Diagram was spinning.

"That's it! The Millstone Diagram is spinning; all those black lines and white lines are spinning!"

Boom boom boom~~~

In his mind, it seemed that high in the sky, a giant millstone was slowly rotating, and all the principles of heaven and earth...

Whether it's life or destruction.

Whether it's Yin and Yang or the Five Elements.

Whether it's the main road or a minor path, everything will be crushed and blended by this enormous, ever-rotating millstone, ultimately turning everything into chaos.

Whew~~~

"Practicing meditation behind closed doors is ultimately not as rewarding as engaging in sparring and combat."

The Slovenly True Person awoke from his meditation and opened his eyes.

"I wonder how long Zhou Hao can study the Black-White Diagram. With his monstrous talent, it will take him at least two hours."

The longer each disciple of the Black-White Academy spends looking at the Black-White Diagram for the first time, the higher their aptitude and potential, and the greater their gains will be.

He turned his head and looked around. In front of the Black-White Diagram stone wall, only Lin Xia'er and Yun Yuchan remained. Zhou Hao was nowhere to be seen.

"Has he already fully grasped it?"

At this moment, a massive shockwave rippled through the heavens and earth.

The Slovenly True Person got up and looked.

A huge, circular millstone, almost the same size as their Black-White Diagram, slowly emerged from the distant sky.

"What is that?" The Slovenly True Person stared in disbelief at the scene before him.

This scene was as if a Black-White Diagram had appeared out of nowhere in this vast space.

Next chapter tonight. I'm having a bit of writer's block.