Three days later, in the meditation room deep within the Qingwei Blessed Land.
The essence of heaven and earth swirled like a light veil, and glistening dewdrops condensed on the petals of the spiritual herbs suspended in mid-air, each drop reflecting the subtle light of the Daoist rhythm flowing within the hall.
Li Qingshan sat cross-legged on the central Western Emperor Stone Platform, the surface of which was engraved with ancient Western Emperor Dao patterns.
At this moment, it was slowly pulsating with his breath, channeling strands of primordial power, imbued with the ancient Daoist essence, into his limbs and bones. This stone platform was the treasure of Jade Pool, drawing upon the essence of heaven and earth, perfectly aligning with the cultivation philosophy of the " Western Emperor Scripture ".
He slowly opened his eyes, which no longer held the pure and fiery golden light of the past, but instead shimmered with a profound Daoist luster like a starry sea. Wherever his gaze swept, even the Daoist principles in the air seemed to bow down in submission.
For the past three days, he has not been in a hurry to break through his cultivation bottleneck, but has instead devoted all his attention to deducing the path of " Taiyin and Taiyang transforming into chaos".
After all, this was the path he initially believed in, and even though he had suffered repeated setbacks before, he still wanted to verify its feasibility one last time.
Li Qingshan lightly raised his fingertips, and a wisp of supremely yang Solar Sacred Force rose from his palm. The light was intense but not dazzling, like a tamed little Sun, with the unique "Burning Heaven" Dao patterns of the " Sun True Scripture " flowing across its surface;
Immediately afterwards, he condensed a Lunar Power in his other hand.
That power was as cool and clear as moonlight. It was something he had comprehended and simulated from the movement of Jiang Tingting 'Taiyin Physique when he was teaching her, and it carried the Daoist charm of "Yin".
Two strands of power met in the Void. Li Qingshan held his breath and carefully guided them closer with his divine sense.
However, when the two were less than three inches apart, a sudden change occurred:
The Solar Sacred Force suddenly erupted with a scorching wave of energy, transforming into a golden firebird that swooped down towards the Lunar Power.
The Lunar Power instantly condensed into an ice crystal plate, emitting a bone-chilling cold, confronting the firebird head-on.
"Boom!"
At the microscopic level, the forces of annihilation and creation collided violently, causing the golden firebird and the ice crystal disc to shatter simultaneously, transforming into countless tiny torrents of laws that intertwined in the Void to form a chaotic radiance.
If Li Qingshan hadn't been prepared and hadn't used his divine power to create a barrier in front of him, this energy storm would likely have torn the meditation room apart and even caused fluctuations in the earth's veins in the Qingwei Blessed Land.
He flicked his finger, and the Daoist barrier contracted, absorbing all the remaining energy flow. Then he sighed softly, "As expected, it didn't work."
The image of teaching Jiang Tingting a few months ago involuntarily surfaced in his mind. At that time, Jiang Tingting had just awakened the Taiyin Physique, Taiyin True Water in her body was in disarray. He used his own Solar Sacred Force as a guide to help her regulate her Divine Body.
At that time, he discovered that when the Solar Sacred Force and the Taiyin True Water met, they would produce an instinctive repulsion. If he had not forcibly suppressed them with his divine sense, they would not have been able to coexist.
Looking back now, it wasn't that his divine sense was powerful, but rather that their contact was still superficial and hadn't touched upon the fundamental opposition.
"Before reaching the Great Emperor realm, this path is ultimately a mirage."
Li Qingshan shook his head, dissipating the remaining power at his fingertips. In the original work, it seems that no one could cultivate the Taiyin and Taiyang to Chaos Body into the Chaos Body. In the end, it was through the Taiyin and Taiyang giving birth that the Chaos Body was achieved.
It seems that this path was like the moon in a well before the Great Emperor —desirable but unattainable.
Otherwise, the fact that Ye Fan, who possessed both the Taiyin and Taiyang Great Emperor Scriptures, did not follow this path but instead chose to fuse the Hundred Scriptures to achieve the Chaos Body, is the best proof of this.
Just as his thoughts were churning, the communication jade pendant given to him by Lin Qingyao suddenly warmed slightly, and a clear, gentle yet authoritative thought seeped into his mind like a spring drizzle, " Qingshan, come to the Jade Pool Immortal Palace."
It was the voice of the Queen Mother of the West.
Li Qingshan composed himself, stood up, and straightened his purple robe. This robe was specially made for him by Jade Pool as a holy son's garment, belonging to the holy lord level. Ten thousand golden threads were woven into the fabric, and a faint Daoist light would naturally flow out when he moved.
He pushed open the door to the quiet room, and the morning mist of Qingwei Blessed Land rushed in, carrying the unique fragrance of the Immortal Tears Pool. In the distance, on the white jade pavilion, Black Emperor was perched on the railing, playing with a thousand-year-old Vermilion Fruit he had stolen from the Spirit Herb Garden in his paws. Seeing him come out, he immediately wagged his tail. "Boy, you've finally come out!"
"You've kept the door closed for the past three days, and the Daoist aura inside is almost overflowing. Have you broken through again?"
"Let's go to the Immortal Palace first, and talk about it when we get back."
Li Qingshan smiled, and with a flicker of his body, he transformed into a streak of light that seemed both real and illusory, merging into the clouds and mist of the blessed land.
Seeing this, the Black Emperor stuffed the Vermilion Fruit into his mouth and followed in as a black shadow, only to be blocked by an invisible barrier at the edge of the blessed land.
This was a restriction imposed on him by the Jade Pool Elder when he stole spiritual herbs; he could only move within the Qingwei Blessed Land.
"Pah! Stingy!" Black Emperor bared his teeth at the barrier, then slowly climbed back to the White Jade Pavilion to continue Sun.
Li Qingshan's figure weaved through the clouds and mist of the Jade Pool Holy Land, the scenery along the way was breathtaking:
The peach trees were covered in pink blossoms, and the falling petals transformed into faint Daoist runes.
Nine waterfalls cascade down from a sheer cliff, the sound of the water crashing against the rocks like the natural sounds of nature.
Occasionally, disciples of Jade Pool dressed in plain White House would fly by. Upon seeing him approach, they would stop and respectfully bow, saying, "Greetings, Holy Son."
He nodded slightly in acknowledgment, and a moment later they arrived at the Jade Pool Immortal Palace.
This Immortal Palace sits atop the main peak of the sacred land, its entire structure carved from millennia-old warm jade. The roof is covered with a layer of seven-colored glazed tiles, which refract countless rays of light under the sun.
Before the palace gate, two maids holding jade swords stood with their hands at their sides. Upon his arrival, they said softly, "Holy Son, the Queen Mother is already waiting inside the palace."
Pushing open the hall doors, a rich scent of sandalwood wafted out, and the scene inside was far more magnificent than imagined.
Twelve jade pillars with coiled dragons support the roof of the palace, each pillar carved with major events since the Queen Mother of the West's enlightenment;
On the high platform in the center of the hall, there was a throne made of Western Emperor Stone, upon which the Queen Mother of the West sat.
Today, she wore only a simple white Daoist robe, without any adornment, yet she exuded an aura of majesty that resonated with heaven and earth, as if she were the Great Dao Avatar of this world.
"Greetings, Queen Mother." Li Qingshan walked into the hall and respectfully performed a cupped-hand salute.
The Queen Mother of the West raised her hand in a gesture, and a soft celestial light carried a futon to him. "Sit." Her voice was calm yet powerful. "Judging from your aura, there seems to be doubt lingering in your heart. Are you hesitating about the path ahead?"
Li Qingshan sat down on the futon and said frankly, "Your Queen Mother, I am indeed troubled. Although I have reached the Peak Dragon Transformation stage in my cultivation of the ' Sun True Scripture,' my path is blocked because the technique is incomplete."
Furthermore, he had previously attempted to fuse with the Lunar Power in order to transform chaos, but discovered that the two were fundamentally opposed and could not be reconciled at his current level.
Now that the Immortal Platform Scroll the " Sun True Scripture " has vanished, I don't know where to go from here.
He did not hide his predicament, and even told me the details of his attempt to merge the Taiyin and Taiyang, including the form of the collision, the difficulty of suppressing his divine sense, and the impact on his own Dao foundation.
The Queen Mother of the West listened quietly, occasionally tapping the armrest of her throne with her fingertips. Her eyes showed no impatience, but rather a hint of appreciation.
After Li Qingshan finished speaking, the Queen Mother of the West slowly said, "You are able to distinguish between truth and falsehood, and are not misled by the empty name of ' Chaos Body.' Your Dao heart is already rare."
She paused, her gaze sweeping over the dragon-carved jade pillars in the hall. " The Taiyin and Taiyang, the balance of Yin-Yang, is indeed the path to enlightenment, but this path requires the Great Emperor's authority as the key."
Before reaching the Great Emperor realm, it's like a child trying to lift a tripod; even if they can lift it, they'll be injured by the tripod falling on them.
Your previous attempts were extremely cautious; if it were anyone else, their foundation would likely have collapsed long ago.
Li Qingshan felt a chill run down his spine. The Queen Mother of the West's words confirmed his guess and made him completely let go of his obsession with "forced fusion".
"However, you don't need to be discouraged."
The Queen Mother of the West changed the subject, and a pale purple celestial light condensed at her fingertips. "You are born with Innate Immortal Fetus. This physique is of the same origin as the Queen Mother of the West of the West's Innate Dao Embryo in the past, and is even closer to the Dao. The Immortal Fetus in your body originally contained potential that was in harmony with the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth, but it lacked proper guidance."
The Western Emperor Scripture * is the key to unlocking this potential.
With a flick of her finger, the celestial light seemed to come alive, slowly drifting toward Li Qingshan's brow. "This is the complete ' Western Emperor Scripture,' containing all the methods of the Five Great Secret Realms, from the Sea of Bitterness to the Immortal Platform. It also includes Her Majesty the Queen Mother of the West's insights into the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth when she created this scripture, as well as the cultivation annotations of successive Jade Pool Quasi-Emperor and Sages."
Today I transmit this to you, hoping you can use this scripture as a foundation to solidify your origins, and when your spiritual level is sufficient in the future, create a path that suits you perfectly.
The moment the celestial light touched his brow, Li Qingshan felt as if a thunderbolt had struck his sea of consciousness, and a massive amount of information flooded in like a burst dam.
The opening of the " Western Emperor Scripture: Wheel Sea Scroll " states. " Sea of Bitterness is the beginning of the Dao."
It gathers the essence of all things in the sea, and contains the principles of the beginning. It does not seek the extreme of yang or yin, but only to resonate with heaven and earth.
There are three methods: the first is "absorbing qi", which draws the essence of heaven and earth into the Bitter Sea and transforms it into the water of Daoist rhythm;
The second is "Nurturing Spring," using water imbued with Daoist principles to nourish the Life Spring and generate the power of the origin;
The third is "opening the sea," expanding the territory of the Bitter Sea and laying the foundation for all paths.
The next book is the " Dao Palace Scroll ", which provides a very detailed explanation of " the Departed Self " and " the Dao Self ": " The Departed Self is the past imprint that exists in the River of Time and Space."
In the past, when Her Majesty the Queen Mother of the West cultivated this scroll, she saw countless past selves in her sea of consciousness, some reciting scriptures, some attaining enlightenment, and some waging war. Their traces of enlightenment can all nourish my Present Self.
" The Dao Self am is the highest form of being in harmony with the Great Way. It draws upon the essence of the Way from my Departed Self, condensing it into the form of the Way Dao Self, which can help Present Self to see through all the illusions and obstacles."
What shocked him was that the scroll also contained an annotation by a Quasi-Emperor, the Queen Mother of the West: "I cultivated the Dao Palace Scroll for three years before seeing the image of Departed Self." At first, the image was blurry, but later, nourished by the Daoist energy, it gradually became clear.
I once saw Departed Self attain enlightenment in the Primordial Ancient Mine, realizing the principle that "all paths return to reason," which has nourished Present Self, helping me break through to the late stage of the Immortal Platform.
The contents of the " Four Extremes Scroll," " Dragon Transformation Scroll," and " Immortal Platform Scroll " are equally vast:
The Four Extremes Scroll emphasizes "using the power of Daoist energy to forge the limbs and bear the weight of the Four Extremes of heaven and earth," using the limbs as a medium to draw in the energy of the four directions of heaven and earth into the body, strengthening the support of the inner universe;
The Dragon Transformation Scroll Technique aims to " Dragon Transformation, connecting the meridians of the Sea of Bitterness, the Dao Palace, and the Four Extremes, serving as a bridge to the Immortal Platform," imbuing the spine with dragon-shaped Daoist essence, connecting the secret realms of the entire body, and breaking through cultivation barriers;
The Immortal Platform Scroll directly points to "the origin of divine consciousness, resonating with the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth, giving birth to the foundation of Immortal Platform," which, through deep alignment with the rules of Heaven and Earth, allows divine consciousness to condense into a platform, achieving an essential leap in realm.
These messages were not cold words, but rather carried the Daoist wisdom and insights of the ancient sages of Jade Pool, as if countless cultivators were personally guiding him in his cultivation within his sea of consciousness.
Suppressing his excitement, Li Qingshan rose and bowed again. "Thank you, Queen Mother, for imparting the Dharma! I am willing to rebuild my foundation and use the * Western Emperor Scripture * to inquire about the supreme Dao. I will certainly not fail the Queen Mother's high expectations, nor the cultivation I received at Jade Pool!"
A faint smile of satisfaction appeared on the Queen Mother of the West's face, "Excellent. The Qingwei Blessed Land is compatible with your constitution, making it perfect for seclusion and cultivation. If you encounter any difficulties, you may come to me at any time."
It was nearly noon when we returned to Qingwei Blessed Land.
Li Qingshan immediately activated the eighty-one layers of restrictions on the meditation room. The essence of heaven and earth surged out from the earth veins beneath the stone platform, quickly enveloping the entire meditation room and isolating all communication between the inside and outside.
He sat cross-legged and did not rush to disperse his energy. Instead, he first reviewed the contents of the " Western Emperor Scripture " three times until he had a clear understanding of the core meaning of each volume.
"Reconstruction should begin with the Sea of Bitterness."
Li Qingshan took a deep breath and activated the "Qi Absorption" method from the " Western Emperor Scripture: Wheel Sea Scroll ".
The essence of heaven and earth outside the meditation room seemed to be summoned, rushing wildly towards the meditation room, and through the gaps in the barrier, it transformed into streams of light-colored air that entered his body.
These currents of energy did not directly enter the Bitter Sea. Instead, they were first refined within the Divine Body by the Daoist principles of the Western Emperor, transforming into strands of primordial energy containing profound truths before slowly flowing into the Bitter Sea.
The Bitter Sea, which was originally radiant with crimson-gold light, began to gradually change color under the infusion of Daoist energy:
First, a faint purple tinge appeared at the edges, and then the purple area continued to expand, like ink drops falling into water, slowly devouring the golden Solar Sacred Force.
This process was extremely slow, and Li Qingshan dared not be impatient in the slightest. He carefully guided the essence of heaven and earth with his divine sense, transforming every Solar Sacred Force into the power of the Daoist origin that was in harmony with the " Western Emperor Scripture ".
Seven days later, the Bitter Sea completely transformed into a deep "Original Bitter Sea." Amidst the rolling waves, the intense heat of the Solar Sacred Force was gone, replaced by a vitality that resonated with heaven and earth.
Li Qingshan attempted to mobilize a trace of the power of the Dao's origin, and a purple light spot immediately condensed at his fingertips. The surface of the light spot was covered with subtle Daoist runes. With a gentle flick, it left a bottomless pit in the ground, and a faint layer of light condensed around the pit, which lingered for a long time.
" The Sea of Bitterness has been repaired successfully!" Li Qingshan was overjoyed and continued to circulate the "Pregnancy Spring" method of the " Wheel Sea Scroll ".
In the center of the Origin of the Bitter Sea, the original golden Life Spring began to disintegrate, turning into countless tiny energy streams. Then, under the guidance of the Western Emperor's Daoist rhyme, it re-condensed into a purple spring.
The spring no longer spews forth the scorching Solar Divine Power, but a gentle, primordial power of the Dao. This power is extremely inclusive; it can transform into scorching flames in accordance with the principle of "burning the heavens," or condense into icy ice in accordance with the principle of "the moon," and even exhibit the characteristics of the five elements. It can flexibly transform according to his understanding of the "Dao."
The moment the Life Spring was reshaped, Li Qingshan felt his entire Divine Body become incredibly unobstructed, with the power of the Daoist origin flowing through his body.
Without the slightest stagnation, it resonated strongly with the earth's veins of the Qingwei Blessed Land. The Western Emperor Stone Platform beneath the meditation room burst forth with dazzling light, channeling more of the essence of heaven and earth into his body to help him consolidate his Sea of Bitterness Realm.
After resting for a day, Li Qingshan began to rebuild the Dao Palace Secret Realm. This was the core of the " Western Emperor Scripture " and the part he was most looking forward to.
Following the methods described in the " Dao Palace Scroll," he formed the " Dao Palace Seal " with both hands and chanted the scripture. " The Dao Palace is the Divine Treasures of the five internal organs. Nourish the Divine Treasures with the five energies of heaven and earth, draw upon the essence of my Departed Self self to condense the Dao within Dao Self, and seek the state of Myriad Selves Return to One."
As the scriptures flowed, five colorful streams of energy suddenly rose from the space outside the meditation room: green wood energy, red fire energy, yellow earth energy, white metal energy, and black water energy. These were the five energies of heaven and earth, and also the primordial power of the Dao Palace Secret Realm.
Five streams of energy, like five colorful ribbons, slowly drifted into the quiet room, each heading towards his five internal organs Divine Treasures.
As the azure wood energy entered his liver, Li Qingshan felt a cool power spread out, quickly clearing away the residual Solar Sacred Force in his liver. At the same time, blurry images began to appear in his sea of consciousness.
It was a " Li Qingshan " dressed in blue robes, who was meditating in a primeval forest. The surrounding trees grew and withered at a speed visible to the naked eye, as if demonstrating the principle of "life cycle".
"This is the Departed Self?" Li Qingshan's heart stirred, and he continued to guide the other four energies into his body.
A fiery red aura entered his heart, and in his sea of consciousness appeared a figure named " Li Qingshan " clad in armor, standing amidst a sea of fire, holding a burning longsword, fighting against countless demonic beasts, embodying the principle of "killing to protect the Dao."
The yellow earth element enters the spleen and stomach, conjuring up the image of " Li Qingshan " holding a hoe, cultivating the fields. The seeds he plants instantly sprout and bear fruit, illustrating the principle of "life's nurturing."
White, golden energy entered his lungs, revealing the figure of " Li Qingshan " playing a jade flute. Wherever the flute's sound reached, metallic ores transformed into refined iron, illustrating the principle of "refining the origin."
Black vapor enters the kidneys, revealing a figure of " Li Qingshan " standing by the sea, holding a water droplet in his hand. The droplet reflects the entire ocean, illustrating the principle of "embracing all things."
The images of these five " Departed Self " were initially extremely blurry, as if viewed through frosted glass, but as Li Qingshan continuously infused the five elements of heaven and earth into his Divine Treasures, the images gradually became clearer.
They began to move in unison: " Li Qingshan " in blue robes chanted scriptures, " Li Qingshan " in armor wielded a sword, " Li Qingshan " with a hoe tilled the land, "Li Qingshan " on a jade flute played, and " Li Qingshan " by the sea held a pearl. The movements of the five Dao Body formed a profound rhythm, exuding a faint Daoist charm that nourished Li Qingshan's Present Self, making his understanding of "Tao" even deeper.
"The form Dao Self embody, solidify!"
Li Qingshan silently recited the mantras in his mind, following the methods of the " Dao Palace Scroll," and gathered the Daoist rhymes of the five " Departed Self " in the center of his sea of consciousness.
In an instant, a dazzling light erupted from his sea of consciousness, and the images of the five " Departed Self " gradually merged, transforming into a figure completely enveloped in the light of the Dao. This Dao Body had no specific face, yet it exuded an aura that was perfectly in harmony with the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth; it was none other than his " Dao Self."
Dao Self slowly raised his hand, and countless Daoist runes flowed from his fingertips, falling like sweet rain and merging into Li Qingshan's internal Divine Treasures.
With each rune incorporated, the Divine Treasures emits a clear Daoist sound, and the patterns on Divine Treasures surface gradually transform from Five Elements patterns into "Daoist Rhyme patterns."
As the final rune merged, the five Divine Treasures simultaneously erupted with Daoist light. The five streams of Daoist power converged at the center of the Dao Palace, forming the Five Heavenly Emperor, which were condensed from pure Daoist principles. With each rotation, they could draw upon the five energies of heaven and earth, providing a continuous source of nourishment for the Dao Palace.
At that moment, Li Qingshan's innate extraordinary phenomenon, " Myriad Selves as One," suddenly erupted spontaneously!
Inside the quiet room, violent churning occurred, and countless strange, illusory images appeared:
The emergence of Green Lotus Grows in Chaos, the Immortal King Descends Upon Nine Heavens, the Yin-Yang Life-and-Death Diagram, the Magnificent Rivers and Mountains, Stars Illuminate the Azure Heavens —these extraordinary phenomena are no longer simply displayed in sequence, but begin to rotate and merge in a mysterious trajectory.
The lotus leaves of the Chaos Green Lotus unfurled, absorbing the supreme majesty of the Immortal King Descends Upon Nine Heavens, and faint Daoist patterns appeared on the lotus leaves;
The Yin-Yang Life-and-Death Diagram rotates rapidly, incorporating the magnificent earth energy of the Magnificent Rivers and Mountains and the vast starlight Stars Illuminate the Azure Heavens, thus illustrating the principle of "balance between heaven and earth."
All the strange phenomena, like rivers flowing into the sea, merged into the boundless dark Void behind him, symbolizing " Myriad Selves as One."
This dark Void was no longer a static backdrop, but came alive, its interior surging with the earth, water, fire, and wind constantly evolving, as if reenacting the principle of "birth and death of heaven and earth."
In the Void, one after another, Divine Treasures Stone Gate slowly emerged. These Stone Gate were more solid than before, with clear patterns carved on them:
Some are battlefields, where the way of killing and conquest is played out; some are studies, where the way of enlightenment is played out; some are starry skies, where the way of time and space is played out. Each Stone Gate corresponds to a projection of " Other Selves ".
The "lights" inside the Stone Gate were lit at an unprecedented speed, their brilliance dazzling, like nebulae being born.
Countless projections of " Li Qingshan " emerged from the Stone Gate, each with a different form:
The projection of an ancient general, clad in bronze armor and wielding a black iron halberd, is surrounded by a battlefield phantom of mountains of corpses and seas of blood. His killing intent condenses into a tangible blood-red battle flag, inscribed with the four characters "Kill and Protect the Way," which flutters in the wind.
This actually caused spatial rifts to form within the quiet room; this was the " Other Selves's " practice of the "Tao."
The reclusive scholar, dressed in white, sat in a bamboo study. On the jade table in front of him was a scroll of " The Secret Record of the Great Dao." He softly recited the scriptures, his voice like heavenly music, drawing in the spiritual energy of the universe. The bamboo forest outside the study swayed in the wind.
Faint Daoist runes appeared on the bamboo leaves, signifying the " Other Selves's " practice of the "Dao."
The futuristic warrior projection, clad in silver mech armor, stands atop a war fortress the size of a star. The fortress's cannons gleam with a ghostly blue light, while countless warships clash in the surrounding starry sky.
The star navigation device on the mecha's wrist flashed continuously, displaying complex coordinate data; this was the " Other Selves's " practice of the "Tao."
The projection of the Heavenly God spread its wings and soared into the sky, its wings covered with seven-colored feathers, each feather like a burning flame. When the wings flapped, an endless sea of fire descended from the sky, turning the floor of the quiet room red-hot.
However, upon contact, it transformed into strands of energy, merging into Li Qingshan's body; this was the " Other Selves's " practice of the "Tao."
The roaring behemoth projection was enormous, like a small mountain, covered in black scales. When it extended a claw, black claw winds tore through the air, and where the claw winds reached, even space itself was ripped apart, revealing brief Void rifts. This was the " Other Selves's " practice of the "Dao."
The Heavenly God projected golden threads of law surrounding his body. He raised his hand to weave the threads, and soon created a Taiji diagram. As the Taiji diagram rotated, it emitted an aura that encompassed all things.
Incorporating all the surrounding phenomena and Daoist rhythms into it is the " Other Selves's " practice of the "Dao".
What's truly breathtaking is that, between these projections, a pale golden phantom of a River of Time and Space flows slowly, its waters crystal clear, reflecting the past and future of countless " Li Qingshan ":
In the past, he cultivated the "Dao" in a small world; in the future, he will strive to reach the Great Emperor realm and practice the "Dao." There is even a projection of his future self standing at the pinnacle of the universe, fighting against countless powerful enemies to protect the "Dao."
The River of Time and Space subtly connects all the projections of " Other Selves," forming a vast " Dao Network of the Heavens and Myriad Worlds."
Countless " Li Qingshan " simultaneously turned their gazes to the central figure, their gazes transcending the barriers of time and space, completely merging with Li Qingshan's gaze. This was the resonance of "all selves" with "the same Dao".
"Boom!"
An overwhelming will descended with a roar, containing the domineering aura of "among all the heavens and myriad realms, Dao Self the only one," which stirred the power of the " Other Selves " that existed in the endless space and time.
Li Qingshan was surrounded by wisps of Daoist aura, emanating a powerful pressure that would make even the strongest experts in the Immortal Platform Secret Realm tremble with fear. The restrictions in the meditation room were violently shaken by this pressure, the runes flickered wildly, and emitted a humming sound that could not bear the burden.
"This extraordinary phenomenon should be called, 'Myriad Selves as One, illuminating all heavens, the Dao returns to its source!'"
Li Qingshan was deeply moved and instantly understood the essence of the upgraded phenomenon.
He could clearly perceive the three great powers of the new vision:
In defense, it can not only disperse attacks to the projections of " Other Selves " in all the worlds, weakening the power of the attacks, but also trigger the rules of the worlds in which " Other Selves " reside to offset them, such as triggering the "energy shield path" of the future warrior world to block the enemy's attacks;
In terms of attack, the efficiency of borrowing the power of " Other Selves " is greatly improved, and it is even possible to briefly summon the illusory image of a powerful " Other Selves " to fight together, such as summoning the projection of an ancient general and wielding a halberd to unleash a strike containing the "Dao of Slaughter";
Regarding its indestructible nature, it is strengthened by the " Western Emperor Scripture " due to its connection with the Dao of " Other Selves ". As long as there is a " Other Selves " projected in the myriad worlds practicing the "Dao", the original body can quickly recover by using the Dao imprint of the projected body. Even if the Dao foundation is damaged, it can be reshaped in a short time.
Its power has been further enhanced compared to before.
The strange phenomenon slowly subsided and merged into Li Qingshan's body. He felt the perfect and flawless Daoist source power within him, as well as the faint Daoist connection with all the heavens and myriad worlds, and his heart was filled with unprecedented confidence.
"Next comes the Four Extremes and the Dragon Transformation."
After resting for half a day, Li Qingshan resumed his cultivation.
He activated the method of the " Western Emperor Scripture: Four Extremes Scroll," infusing the power of the Dao's origin into his limbs, enveloping his arms, palms, thighs, and soles of his feet. Profound "Daoist patterns" began to emerge on the surface of his bones. These patterns resembled the Daoist principles at the beginning of the world, transforming his limbs into pillars that could support the "Dao" of the Four Extremes of heaven and earth.
When the Daoist patterns on his left arm were fully formed, Li Qingshan tried throwing a punch. The force of his punch carried the essence of the "Dao of Power," directly shattering the pillars of heaven and earth's essence in the quiet room. He could clearly feel that his left arm had formed a connection with the "Dao of Wood" of the East. With just a thought, he could draw upon the wood energy of the East for his own use. This was the core manifestation of the "borrowing the power of heaven and earth" in the " Western Emperor Scripture."
For the next month, Li Qingshan trained his limbs day and night. After completing each stage, he would draw upon the "Dao" of the Four Extremes of heaven and earth to solidify his power.
The left arm embodies the "Way of Wood," the right arm the "Way of Metal," the left leg the "Way of Water," and the right leg the "Way of Fire." The torso in the center of the limbs embodies the "Way of Earth," ultimately allowing the entire body to perfectly align with the Five Elements, becoming the "pivot of the Way" that bears the Four Extremes of heaven and earth.
After completing his Four Extremes Reconstruction, he began his attempt to break through to the Dragon Transformation Secret Realm.
The " Dragon Transformation Scroll of the " Western Emperor Scripture" emphasizes that "the spine Dragon Transformation, which is the foundation for connecting the three meridians." Here, the "dragon" does not refer to a real True Dragon.
Instead, the "Dragon of Daoist Rhyme" uses the spine as its carrier to condense the "Dragon-shaped Daoist Rhyme" between heaven and earth, connecting the Sea of Bitterness.
The Dao Palace and the Four Extremes, three great secret realms, break through the barriers of cultivation.
Li Qingshan slowly infused the power of the Daoist origin into his spine, and all the vertebrae, as if summoned, burst forth with nine-colored Daoist light in succession.
The first cervical vertebra transforms first, becoming a "dragon head with Daoist charm," its surface covered with fine Daoist charm patterns;
The second to fifth cervical vertebrae transform into the "Dragon Neck Daoist Rhyme," while the third thoracic vertebra begins to show the illusory image of the "Dragon Wing Daoist Rhyme."
As the power of the Daoist essence was continuously infused, the spine gradually transformed into a complete "Daoist True Dragon."
The dragon's head is located at the cervical vertebrae (representing the "commanding path"), the dragon's body runs through the spine (representing the "penetrating path"), the dragon's tail extends to the coccyx (representing the "stabilizing path"), and the dragon's wings float on its back (representing the "dynamic path"). The entire dragon-shaped Daoist rhythm resonates strongly with the "Dragon Dao" between heaven and earth.
The moment the ninth transformation was completed, a vast power of Daoist energy erupted from his body, completely connecting the four great secret realms of the Sea of Bitterness, Dao Palace, Four Extremes, and Dragon Transformation into a single entity, forming a perfect "Inner Universe Dao Network."
His cultivation not only recovered to the Peak Dragon Transformation, but also, under the nourishment of the Western Emperor's Daoist Rhyme, surpassed his previous limits. The gate to the Immortal Platform Secret Realm was slowly opening before his eyes.
Li Qingshan slowly opened his eyes, causing the quiet room to vibrate violently with his presence.
He stood up and stretched his body, every movement carrying the majesty of the " True Dragon of Dao Rhyme," and with every gesture, he could resonate with the laws of heaven and earth.
Within the Qingwei Blessed Land, the atmosphere grew increasingly rich, filled with the sounds of Daoism, as if the entire world was celebrating his practice of the "Tao."
Instead of rushing to the Immortal Platform, he continued to sit cross-legged, carefully experiencing every change brought about by the reconstruction, such as the flexible transformation of the power of the Dao Rhyme Origin, the skills of calling upon the power of heaven and earth, and the synergistic method of the Dao Rhyme of "All Selfs", thus polishing his own Dao foundation to be more perfect.
Outside the quiet room, Black Emperor had somehow reappeared on the white jade pavilion, watching the energy overflowing from within. His dog eyes were filled with envy. "This kid, it probably won't be long before he can use this power of 'reasoning' to crush those old monsters from Immortal Platform."
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