Deep within the Qingwei Blessed Land, primordial chaos swirls, and myriad paths resonate in harmony.
Li Qingshan sat cross-legged in the Void, his body no longer radiating brilliant divine light. Instead, he exuded a profound aura that was extremely restrained yet seemed to contain the entire starry sky.
He is like a divine stone that has been washed away by the ages, its embellishments washed away, returning to its original simplicity. Only the natural flow of Daoist charm reveals the astonishing power hidden within him.
After many days of secluded and arduous cultivation, the grand project of reshaping the four great secret realms of the Sea of Bitterness, the Dao Palace, the Four Extremes, and the Dragon Transformation with the complete " Western Emperor Scripture " has finally been successfully completed.
This is not a simple reconstruction, but a thorough overhaul, consolidation, and transcendence, like breaking through the earth's crust to connect the foundation of a skyscraper to the earth's core, giving it the potential to support the heavens.
Within his body, it seemed as if a miniature, evolving chaotic universe had truly been created.
The Sea of Bitterness is no longer merely the Wheel of Life and the Bitter Sea, but has transformed into a true source of divine power. The chaotic divine power is vast and boundless, and amidst the surging waves, the Heaven-Opening sounds of creation echo, as if nurturing the embryonic form of the world.
The Dao Palace Secret Realm firmly governs the five directions. The five Dao Palace corresponding to the heart, liver, spleen, lungs, and kidneys shine with boundless light. The divine phantoms inside are more solid than ever before. They no longer mechanically chant scriptures, but instead possess a kind of spirituality, resonating with the " Present Self " in the center.
" The Departed Self " sits cross-legged amidst the long river of the past, reciting scriptures that carry the vicissitudes and accumulation of time, continuously transmitting ancient Daoist wisdom;
" The Dao Self " hangs high in the future Void, its radiance shining everywhere, reflecting all the possibilities and Dao Realm of the Way ahead, and nourishing the growth of " the Present Self ".
The three elements form a perfect cycle, the mystery of which is beyond words.
The Four Extremes connect to the heavens, and the four limbs are like four pillars supporting the sky, not only connecting to the Four Extremes of heaven and earth in the outside world, but also establishing the earth, fire, wind and water within his body, stabilizing this nascent " Inner World ", so that it is not disturbed by external evils and is not moved by internal demons.
The Dragon Transformation Nine Changes have reached their pinnacle. The great dragon of the spine runs through the entire body, from the coccyx to the cervical vertebrae, with each of the nine dragon bones connected and shining brightly. The roar of the dragon and the sound of the Dao resound throughout the universe within the body.
It has already raised its head to the foot of the Heavenly Gate, its scales opening and closing, exhaling celestial radiance. It is waiting for the final dragon roar that will shake the heavens, so that it can break free from its last restraints and enter the mysterious Immortal Platform Secret Realm to inquire about the Great Dao of Immortality!
"Buzz!!"
Just as he had completely integrated and reached the ultimate perfection of the Dragon Transformation Secret Realm, a wondrous feeling arose from the darkness.
It wasn't the suffocating oppressive and destructive atmosphere before a heavenly tribulation, but rather a more profound and essential resonance.
His life essence, the core of his consciousness, formed a clear connection with that higher-level Great Dao space that exists above the laws and forms the foundation of reality.
His divine sense seemed to transform into the most subtle tendrils, gently touching a barrier that was invisible and intangible, yet truly real.
This barrier is not an obstacle, but a threshold, a crucial boundary that distinguishes mortals from immortals, and the divine from the mortal.
Beyond the barrier lies an even more vast, more primordial ocean of the Great Dao, brimming with infinite possibilities. It is the abode of the divine soul, the ladder to the sublimation of life, and the Immortal Platform Secret Realm!
At the same time, the immense divine power within him, which had become extraordinary due to his cultivation of the " Western Emperor Scripture," also trembled slightly, resonating with the Immortal Platform barrier of the Immortal Platform, like a key fitting into a lock.
The Daoist energy, refined to its utmost perfection and containing the profound mysteries of the " Departed Self," " Present Self," Dao Self," spontaneously overflowed from the Baihui acupoint on the top of his head. It was not scattered, but rather, three feet above his head, it spontaneously manifested a vague phenomenon of the rise and fall of all the heavens and myriad worlds, with endless projections of " Other Selves " guarding the central " Present Self."
The sounds of Daoism lingered, like ancient deities preaching, displaying a myriad of phenomena and extraordinary sacredness.
Without any deliberate provocation or violent impact, the gate to the Immortal Platform Secret Realm had already naturally opened a crack for him due to his unparalleled solid foundation and perfect Daoist essence!
He has already stepped one foot into this mysterious realm!
Li Qingshan slowly opened his eyes. His eyes no longer held a sharp and intimidating light, but rather a calm and undulating sea of stars, reflecting the myriad phenomena of the heavens and the birth and death of the stars. It was so profound that it seemed to contain all the principles of the world.
He knew that the Immortal Platform Secret Realm was related to the origin of divine consciousness, a crucial watershed on the path of cultivation, and the starting point to truly reach the pinnacle of strength.
Especially after he cultivated the " Western Emperor Scripture," which contains the supreme and wondrous methods of " the Departed Self " and " the Dao Self," his Immortal Platform was destined to be completely different from that of ordinary people.
This requires a deeper accumulation of Daoist wisdom, a clearer understanding of one's " Present Self," and a more profound grasp of the past and future in order to build the most solid foundation for eternity and embark on the unique path of Immortal Platform.
Just as he was gathering his energy, preparing to end his seclusion and emerge to further comprehend the profound mysteries of the Daoist rhythm, in preparation for his final breakthrough.
The laws of heaven and earth in the entire Qingwei Blessed Land, and even the core area of Jade Pool Holy Land, suddenly became extremely active, like a lake surface tossed with a giant stone.
An indescribable ancient and majestic aura, yet strangely carrying a hint of peace and gentleness, like a prehistoric behemoth that has slumbered for millennia quietly awakening, silently spreading and filling every inch of space.
This aura was not domineering, nor did it deliberately display its power, yet it was completely integrated with the Daoist essence accumulated over hundreds of thousands of years in the Jade Pool Pure Land, forming a perfect whole.
It is above all else, surpassing all formations and the aura of all cultivators. It is the true cornerstone and guardian of this pure land, and the symbol of the immortal lineage of Jade Pool.
" Saint of profound wisdom."
Li Qingshan's thoughts stirred slightly, but he wasn't too surprised. The commotion he caused by reforging the four secret realms was considerable, even touching the Immortal Platform and resonating with the Great Dao of the Holy Land. It was only natural that he could disturb this slumbering being.
His gaze calmly pierced through the layers of restrictions in the Qingwei Hall, looking out at the Void that seemed to be in harmony with the Dao.
The next moment, the space in front of him rippled silently, like the surface of water touched by a gentle breeze.
Dao Body appeared without warning, as if she had always been standing there, one with the space.
The newcomer was not the real person, but a hazy phantom, shrouded in an intense, overwhelming aura of chaotic Dao and soft celestial radiance. Its true form was obscured, and it could only be vaguely discerned from its outline and aura that it was an old woman.
She stood there, as if she were the embodiment of the Great Dao, the manifestation of the word "Dao".
The heavy aura of time flowing around him was so profound that it was suffocating, as if he had personally witnessed the rise and fall, the vicissitudes of life in Jade Pool over hundreds of thousands of years since the establishment of the Queen Mother of the West.
She simply stood there calmly, without emitting any energy, yet the surrounding Void almost solidified, and all the rules of the universe tilted and resonated slightly in her direction as if paying homage to a monarch.
This is one of the secrets of Jade Pool: an ancient Saint who awakened from the supreme Divine Source, usually slumbering in the core of the Pure Land, and guarding the eternal lineage of the sacred land!
Its very existence is a living history, and one of the greatest deterrents of Jade Pool.
"I have met the Saint."
Li Qingshan nodded slightly, his tone calm and composed. Facing a living Saint who stood at the pinnacle of this world, his attitude was neither humble nor arrogant. He showed respect for his predecessors and sages while maintaining the absolute independence and composure of his own Daoist heart, without the slightest restraint or fear.
Saint illusory figure's gaze fell, a gaze that seemed to pierce through all illusions, reaching the very source of all things and penetrating the depths of the soul.
She quietly "watched" Li Qingshan without speaking immediately, seemingly carefully sensing the four perfect and flawless secret realms within his body, and the profound state that had already touched the barrier of the Immortal Platform.
A moment later, a peaceful and ancient voice, seemingly spanning countless ages and carrying the dust of time, resounded directly in the depths of Li Qingshan's heart, bypassing his hearing and reaching his soul. "The compatibility between the ' Western Emperor Scripture ' and your Innate Immortal Fetus Dao Body exceeds expectations."
To be able to not only rebuild the four secret realms in such a short time, but also to reach such a perfect and flawless state, touching the barrier of the Immortal Platform and triggering the autonomous resonance of the Great Dao of the Holy Land, is truly extraordinary.
Her voice carries the weight and wisdom accumulated over the years; every word seems to contain profound truths that can cleanse the soul and inspire enlightenment.
Li Qingshan responded calmly, his voice clear and melodious. "The Holy Land is rich in resources, providing a solid foundation for me to rebuild my Dao foundation. The ' Western Emperor Scripture ' is infinitely profound, pointing directly to the origin of the Great Dao, which is the fundamental principle."
Now that the four secret realms are complete, the path to the Immortal Platform has been paved, and we are just waiting for the right time to step into it.
His words were calm yet carried absolute confidence, not arrogance, but a clear understanding of his own situation, as if stating a given fact, an inevitable outcome.
Saint illusory figure nodded slightly, and the Void around her, which had been frozen because of her, rippled with a subtle movement that was barely perceptible to the naked eye. " The Immortal Platform Secret Realm is related to the essence of the primordial spirit and the sublimation of life. It is the true starting point for transcending the mortal realm and entering sainthood."
You have begun to grasp the essence of the " Western Emperor Scripture " and the profound meaning of " Departed Self Dao Self," which will be beneficial for your cultivation of the Immortal Platform.
Concentrating one's spiritual awareness is of great benefit. The accumulation of the past and the guidance for the future can all be transformed into resources for a breakthrough today.
Saint illusory figure's gaze seemed to deepen, as if it wanted to see through him completely, from his physical body to his soul, and even the mysterious path of destiny.
Your vision is quite unusual.
She spoke again, steer the conversation toward the strange phenomena that Li Qingshan had previously triggered. "They were not any known phenomena recorded in the ' Western Emperor Scripture,' such as the Heavenly Emperor's Descent Upon Nine Heavens, the Green Lotus Grows in Chaos sprouting, or the Immortal King Descends Upon Nine Heavens. Yet, they coincidentally aligned with the scripture's supreme concepts of 'all paths originating from the same source' and 'myself being unique,' and even subtly touched upon the mysteries of the River of Time and Space."
Let's see how it evolves.
Li Qingshan's heart stirred slightly; he knew this was a rare opportunity.
Discussing the Dao with a Saint and asking him to analyze one's own extraordinary phenomena is of immeasurable benefit for perfecting one's own methods and clarifying the path ahead.
He no longer suppressed his state; with a thought, he completely resonated his own energy with the Daoist principles within his body, elevating it to its peak.
"Boom!"
The laws of the Great Dao were activated, emitting a deep rumble.
An endless, dark Void, seemingly capable of swallowing all light, suddenly expanded from his center, instantly enveloping the entire interior space of the Qingwei Hall.
This darkness is not deathly still; within it, boundless Daoist energy surges, and the four innate elements of earth, water, fire, and wind flow slowly according to a more ancient and essential principle of "the birth and death of heaven and earth," depicting the primordial scene of the beginning of the Great Dao and the birth of the world's embryonic form.
Immediately following, against the backdrop of this dark Void, countless Divine Treasures Stone Gate, seemingly polished from Chaos Stone and covered with ancient and mysterious Dao patterns, appeared like stars, densely packed and numbering innumerable, as if the gateways to all the heavens and myriad worlds had opened at this moment.
Behind each Stone Gate, a clear projection of " Li Qingshan " appeared! These projections were powerful and real, not illusions. They were all different in form. Some were covered in animal skins, like the ancestors of primitive tribes; some wore imperial robes, ruling the world; some were ordinary woodcutters and scholars; and some even showed non-human forms, like gods and demons, like spirits—they seemed to span the past, present and future, and spread throughout the myriad worlds!
Even more astonishing is that between these projections, there are clearly visible phantom images of River of Time and Space formed by the condensation of endless time and the power of Cause and Effect, which connect them to form an incomparably vast and extremely complex " Dao Network of the Heavens and Myriad Worlds "!
And all the projections, regardless of their location or form, at this moment, transcended endless distances and the barriers of time and space, perfectly aligning their gaze with that of Li Qingshan, the " Present Self " located at the very center of the dark Void!
"Boom!"
A powerful will that proclaimed "Throughout the myriad realms, Dao Self the only one" descended with a thunderous roar, drawing upon the faint Dao power of countless " Other Selves " in the darkness. The vast Dao aura surrounded Li Qingshan in the center like stars surrounding the moon, and the pressure of the Great Dao emanating from it caused the powerful restrictions set up by the sages of past generations in the Qingwei Hall to hum under the strain.
" Myriad Selves as One, illuminating all the heavens."
Li Qingshan calmly spoke, revealing the true name of this astonishing phenomenon, and then recounted its core characteristics and profound mysteries without reservation, explaining its supreme uses such as "unifying all beings," "reflecting the heavens," "drawing upon the power of the Dao," and "interweaving time and space."
The illusory figure of the Saint silently "watched" this grand phenomenon that evolved through all the heavens and myriad realms and connected the past, present, and future. The chaotic Daoist aura swirling around her body produced subtle and mysterious fluctuations, revealing the unease in her heart.
After a long silence, she finally spoke, her ancient voice carrying undisguised admiration and a hint of reminiscence. "Wonderful! Truly wonderful!"
This phenomenon is no longer a simple sign of attack or defense, but rather it is beginning to take shape as the legendary "territory"! What is even more remarkable is that it touches upon the supreme mystery of "the origin of spacetime and the uniqueness of the true spirit," possessing boundless potential and immeasurable growth.
Even among the many astonishing phenomena I have witnessed and recorded in ancient texts, this is among the most exceptional, comparable to the legendary phenomena of the Chaos Body and the Innate Sacred Body Dao Embryo, and in some aspects, even surpassing them."
She paused, her tone carrying a deep sense of admonition and reminder: "However, when all selves are intertwined and time and space are misaligned, one must guard Present Self, clarify one's mind and see one's true nature, lest one lose one's original heart in the vast ocean of Tao and the endless 'Other Selves,' and forget why one set out in the first place."
This is a reminder to Li Qingshan.
Past and future, Other Selves Present Self, information is as vast as the ocean. Once you become immersed in it, it is easy for your Dao heart to be clouded, or even for your soul to be split apart.
Li Qingshan's gaze was profound, as if it contained the birth and death of the entire starry sky. He responded clearly, "The Dao heart is subtle, refined, and unified."
The core of " Myriad Selves as One " lies in "oneness," in unifying all beings, distinguishing truth from falsehood, and ultimately returning all streams to their Present Self, returning everything to the true self, rather than being assimilated by all beings and losing oneself.
I know my limits on this, and it is the foundation of my principles.
His answer was not merely a response to the Saint's reminder, but also an explanation and affirmation of his own path, revealing unquestionable confidence and clear understanding.
She seemed to be recalling something, and continued in a solemn tone, "Consider it carefully. Once your Immortal Platform is established and your primordial spirit is stable, your understanding and control over this phenomenon will improve further. This phenomenon may evolve as your cultivation progresses, and in the future, it may even evolve into a real Dao Domain of the Heavens," forming its own set of rules.
To evolve into the true Dao Domain of the Heavens! This is already an extremely high vision and affirmation of the future path of the Dao!
This means that the ultimate form of this phenomenon may transcend the category of "phenomenon" and become a real and authentic realm of the Great Dao.
Li Qingshan nodded slightly, not becoming complacent despite the Saint's high praise. His Dao heart remained as calm as an ancient well. "The path of the Dao is long and arduous. Although strange phenomena are wondrous, they are ultimately just outward traces of the Dao."
One should strive for excellence and use one's true nature to govern all things, rather than being enslaved by them.
The illusory figure of the Saint's gaze grew ever more profound, as if piercing through the barrier of the Qingwei Hall and seeing the magnificent Big Dipper Ancient Star beyond the Jade Pool, and the golden age of surging undercurrents and rising geniuses.
"Three years from now, a grand gathering will be held at Jade Pool, inviting numerous great sects and Ancient Races from the Eastern Wasteland, Central Continent, Western Desert, Southern Ridge, and Northern Plains. The eyes of the world will surely be focused here."
Her tone was calm, yet it carried profound meaning and weight. "As the Jade Pool Holy Son, you should display your majesty and bear your weight. This is your chance to make a name for yourself, and also the time for Jade Pool to demonstrate its profound heritage and new spirit to the world."
Her tone then became gentle yet firm. "Within the Holy Land, all resources are available for you to use as long as they are beneficial to your cultivation. You need not worry about them."
If you encounter any difficulties or need protection, you may always come to the depths of this Jade Pool to find me.
As soon as the words fell, the illusory figure shrouded in chaotic Daoist charm and gentle immortal radiance began to slowly dissipate without warning, just as it had arrived, like an ink painting merging into the Void.
The ancient and majestic Saint that permeated the entire blessed land also receded like the tide, as if it had never existed.
Li Qingshan stood alone in the hall, his figure as upright as a pine tree.
He savored every word of his conversation with the Saint, feeling the Daoist power within him that seemed more vibrant and profound after the Saint's appreciation of the extraordinary phenomenon, as well as the origin of the extraordinary phenomenon that was faintly connected to the " Other Selves " of all the heavens and the myriad worlds.
The road ahead is clear, my resolve is stronger, Immortal Platform is in sight.