The scenes on this Heart-Tempering Road constantly change, transforming into stunning beauties, relatives and friends, and sworn enemies, all attempting to stir his emotions and desires and disturb his Daoist mind.
It tests whether one's will is firm and whether one can see through the illusions of the world.
Han Xuanji's gaze remained calm and unwavering, completely unaffected.
They cleared the levels one after another, almost always in just a few breaths.
Han Xuanji wanted to see what changes would occur on the Heart-Tempering Road.
"Those guys from the sect said that Dao Child Daozi's talent isn't that extraordinary... Is it because I haven't been out in a long time that I've seen all the geniuses these days?"
The guardian spirit muttered to itself, "This kid's cultivation aura isn't particularly strong."
Just as it was pondering this, on the other side, Han Xuanji finally encountered the most difficult challenge of this trial.
In the void before him, an ancient discourse platform appeared.
A series of blurry figures appeared, their auras comparable to Han Xuanji's own cultivation level, but they were clearly not ordinary people.
These people are projections of the Myriad Dharma Heart-Tempering Road, replicated from the past generations of geniuses of the Spirit Void Heavenly Palace.
The first blurry figure spoke, its voice ethereal and penetrating to the very source. "What is the Dao?"
This question seems simple, but it is actually Myriad Phenomena and enough to leave ordinary cultivators bewildered, unable to be clearly explained even with exhaustive words.
Of course, it's not difficult for cultivators who have already entered the realm of Immortal Dao.
Han Xuanji stood on the stage and calmly responded:
"The Tao that can be spoken of is not the eternal Tao. It is merely called the Tao, but in reality, it is the origin of heaven and earth and the mother of all things."
For me, the Way is beneath my feet, within my heart, in every breath, in every choice I make, in seeing myself, in the world, in all beings; all that I understand is my Way.
This is what Sage said; Han Xuanji's answer was completely impeccable.
The Great Way is formless, the Taishang is emotionless, and its name is unknown, yet it is forcibly called the Way.
The mark of the sage remained silent for a moment, its Daoist aura fluctuating slightly as if savoring the moment, before finally dissipating slowly.
This first question tests whether the practitioner has a clear understanding of the "Tao" and whether they are bound by appearances or scriptures.
Han Xuanji has clearly broken free from constraints.
A second figure appeared, its aura even more ethereal, and asked, "Are the myriad worldly affairs, the seven emotions and six desires, obstacles to the path, or resources for cultivating the path?"
This is a rather tricky question, because some people travel through the mortal world to comprehend the Dao and become carefree immortals, while others wield supreme power, sitting atop the clouds as emperors or rulers. Similarly, in High Antiquity, there were cultivators who walked the Taishang of ruthlessness and achieved the Great Dao.
Han Xuanji smiled calmly:
"Water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize it. If one clings to it, one becomes a demon. If one's heart is turned towards the Great Way, all things in the mortal world are whetstones, which can sharpen one's will and reveal one's true self. The key lies in a heart of the Way that is untainted by dust and unyielding through tribulations."
He always felt that in the cultivation world, power and status were merely byproducts of strength.
There are no standard answers to these questions; rather, one must examine one's own heart to understand the truth.
He asked himself the question, and he also realized his own path.
The second illusory image dissipated, and soon, a third and a fourth appeared...
Each illusory figure posed increasingly tricky questions, even touching upon profound principles such as Yin and Yang, the Five Elements, cause and effect, reincarnation, and life and death.
However, Han Xuanji's answers were often incredibly sharp, getting straight to the point, and carrying a transcendent realm of embracing all things and integrating all knowledge.
He had been comprehending the three thousand Great Daos at the Seeking the Dao Cliff for many years, and possessed many special physical qualities that made it easier for him to comprehend some special Daos. In addition, the " Mortal Dust Immortal Realm " he had just obtained made his vision and foundation far surpass those of ordinary Golden Immortal.
On the Enlightenment Platform, the phantom images of ancient sages appeared one by one, and then quietly disappeared.
There were no heated debates, no clashes of Dao Principles, only calm questions and answers and flashes of wisdom.
Han Xuanji stood with his hands behind his back, his blue robe fluttering slightly, his tone calm, yet he seemed like a young mentor, guiding these ancient ideas through their confusion.
The guardian spirit watched in disbelief from the shadows.
"This... this is hardly a discussion of the Way."
This is clearly... preaching.
How could this child have such a profound understanding of the Principle of the Great Dao?
It has existed for many years, witnessing countless geniuses racking their brains and debating with it.
I've never seen such a relaxed and carefree scene, passing through the checkpoint as if strolling through a garden.
The last illusory figure, possessing the most ancient aura, remained silent for a long time before speaking:
"Time and space are endless, how can one transcend them?"
Upon hearing this...
Han Xuanji pondered for a moment, his gaze drifting into the distance:
The past cannot be changed, the future cannot be determined.
Only the present moment is real; seizing the instant is eternity; transcendence is not about jumping out, but about taking control.
This was his insight into time, space, and destiny; his words seemed to resonate subtly with the surrounding Principle of nature.
His figure swayed, as if nodding in agreement.
Everyone's path is different, and Han Xuanji has clearly found his own path, the path to enlightenment and transcendence. Everyone has their own understanding of it, and it's hard to say whether it's right or wrong. Only time will tell.
Immediately, the figures on the platform all turned into specks of light and vanished, while the Dao Discussion Platform emitted bursts of celestial sounds, which also slowly disappeared.
Then, beams of clear light shot towards Han Xuanji.
Han Xuanji stood still, feeling a warm and vast power nourishing his soul and consciousness.
This is not a simple transmission of immortal power, but rather contains a large amount of pure Daoist essence and fragments of wisdom, like the sweetest spring water, cleansing and strengthening his Dao foundation. This gain far surpasses ordinary cultivation improvement.
"A sight to behold, seen only once in ten thousand years..."
The guardian spirit's light and shadow swayed slightly in the distance, and I was once again shocked.
His understanding of the Great Dao is so profound that it is unprecedented and unparalleled.
It even began to doubt whether the assessment that Han Xuanji's "talent wasn't too extraordinary" was just the kids joking around, or if they were being too modest.
"This child has already forged his own path; perhaps the Heavenly Palace will produce another Daluo Immortal King in the future?"
The guardian spirit couldn't help but think this.
What Han Xuanji encountered on his Heart-Tempering Road was naturally unseen by the outside world.
Han Xuanji nodded secretly after feeling his spiritual power increase once again.
I never expected such a pleasant surprise.
Not only has it clarified its own path, but it also brings such a reward.
Just as Han Xuanji was preparing to accept the next challenge, the scene before her changed.
A gate radiating celestial light appeared directly in front of him.
"Is this a cleared level?"
Han Xuanji immediately pushed open the door and stepped inside, where he saw a dragon-shaped figure with a complex expression.
Meanwhile, the Immortal Venerable outside discovered that Han Xuanji's figure had disappeared from the Myriad Dharma Heart-Tempering Road; normally, they would proceed slowly.
Han Xuanji was already incredibly fast, far exceeding that of ordinary people, but his sudden disappearance was unprecedented.
"Master, what is this?"
Immortal Lord Yunmiao had never seen anything like this before, so he quickly asked the knowledgeable Immortal Venerable Yuheng for advice.
"I hope nothing went wrong?"
He was somewhat worried about his disciple.
"This... this might mean they've already passed the Myriad Dharma Heart-Tempering Road?"
Immortal Venerable Yuheng's expression was equally strange. After pondering for a moment, he said:
"The treasure vault and this Myriad Dharma Heart-Tempering Road are both managed by a senior figure in the Heavenly Palace. This person is the oldest being in the Heavenly Palace and a guardian deity left behind by the founder. He should not make things difficult for Han Xuanji."
At this point, he also seemed somewhat uncertain.
Because they had specifically instructed the guardian spirit to make the test for Han Xuanji more difficult.
Could something have really gone wrong?