The great Dao's resounding voice echoes once more, but it does not originate from the five internal organs' divine palace.
Three hazy yet majestic figures began to slowly coalesce, manifesting an awe-inspiring phenomenon:
Firstly, his form was solid, his light blazing, like the ruler of the world, seated cross-legged at the current coordinates, commanding the divine power surging around him and his clear will.
This is the " Present Self," the core manifestation of Li Qingshan's true consciousness at this moment, representing absolute "existence" and the fundamental force that controls all power.
Secondly, the figure appears somewhat ethereal, bearing the marks of time, with a blurred face, as if pieced together from countless past silhouettes, sitting quietly on the trajectory of the past.
This is " the Departed Self," which is not annihilation, but rather the transformation of all of Li Qingshan's past and present experiences, insights, and even those forgotten fragments of memory into the foundation that nourishes the true spirit, silently contributing the power of accumulation.
Thirdly, its figure is the most ethereal, seemingly woven from endless future brilliance and possibilities, standing on the Other Shore of the future.
This is " Dao Self," symbolizing a transcendent vision and the ultimate Dao Fruit. It connects with the unpredictable forces of Fortune, illuminating Li Qingshan's path and endowing him with the potential to transcend the limitations of this world.
The " Present Self " resides in the present, the " Departed Self " dedicates itself to the past, and the " Dao Self " illuminates the future.
These three elements constitute a three-dimensional projection of Li Qingshan's complete life form in the space-time dimension, and are the profound interpretation of the ultimate question "Why am I?" in the Western Emperor Scripture.
"Buzz!"
The Four Extremes Secret Realm Trembles!
The limbs of the Divine Embryo seemed to have transformed into four immortal pillars supporting the heavens and the earth!
Its limbs reach to the heavens, drawing upon the Four Extremes laws of the universe, attracting countless fragments of laws representing attributes such as power, speed, solidity, and destruction.
It comes from the Void, from the sea of stars, and from the Divine Spring, and is integrated into the limbs, giving it not only earth-shattering physical power, but also the aura of holding a part of the power of heaven and earth.
"Roar!"
A faint dragon's roar resounded from the great dragon's spine of the Divine Embryo!
The Dragon Transformation Secret Realm opens, and the spine, like a primordial True Dragon that has slumbered for eternity, suddenly awakens. Each vertebra, like a node in the dragon's skeleton, bursts forth with dazzling divine light, beginning the Ultimate Sublimation of the "Nine Transformations"!
Each flash signifies a qualitative leap. Dragon energy surges upwards, its tail swaying over the Bitter Sea, its head soaring into the sky, its target the ultimate destination of divine consciousness: the Immortal Platform!
"Snap!"
A crisp sound, as if some kind of barrier had been broken, echoed within the skull of the Divine Embryo.
Immortal Platform Secret Realm, Rebuilt!
A crystal-clear, nine-tiered Immortal Platform, meticulously crafted from flawless celestial jade, took shape at the core of the Divine Embryo's sea of consciousness with unprecedented stability and sacredness!
The Immortal Platform First Heaven, with its flowing light, represents the initial condensation and sublimation of divine consciousness.
With almost no pause, the immense power of divine consciousness, mixed with the essence of heaven and earth and profound mysteries of martial arts, surged like a mighty torrent, directly ascending to the Immortal Platform Second Heaven!
The Immortal Platform Second Layer is a series of challenges, each small step representing a profound difference in the power of one's divine sense and understanding of the Great Dao.
However, at this moment, Li Qingshan's rate of improvement was breathtakingly fast!
First Heaven, Second Heaven, Third Heaven—the momentum was unstoppable!
His accumulation was too profound! More than ten years of suppression from the demonic tribulation, countless struggles on the verge of destruction, and the lesson learned from his previous failure to break through to the Divine Embryo.
And the near-limitless essence of heaven and earth and the perfect Daoist environment provided by the Divine Spring Golden Lotus at this moment—all of these combined to create this incredible surge of advancement.
Seventh Heaven, Eighth Heaven
Finally, the mighty torrent of power came to a steady halt and solidified on the ninth small step of the Immortal Platform Second Heaven!
Immortal Platform Second Level Ninth Heaven!
This signifies that his spiritual cultivation has reached the peak of the God Emperor! He is only one step away from that legendary higher level!
This improvement is not a superficial one, but rather an inevitable result of breaking down old barriers and building anew, of accumulating knowledge and experience before unleashing its full potential.
His foundation is so solid, and his control over power is so exquisite, that it far surpasses that of ordinary experts of the same level who have achieved their level through arduous training.
His Immortal Platform was crystal clear and stable, and the golden figure formed from his divine sense was as solid as a tangible object. With a thought, it seemed that he could invoke the laws of the universe and overturn the world with his own hands.
The moment his cultivation level was completely stabilized at the Immortal Platform Second Level Ninth Heaven, the condensation of his Divine Embryo also reached perfection.
The dazzling, Daoist-inspired radiance began to rapidly recede, like a hundred rivers flowing into the sea, all of it being absorbed into the now fully formed body.
As the light faded, a completely new figure appeared clearly in the center of the lotus platform.
His black hair cascaded down his shoulders like a waterfall, each strand glistening as if containing a galaxy.
The body has a texture that is warm and smooth Ruyu, yet subtly flows with a chaotic radiance, perfect and flawless, without the slightest imperfection.
Its body is well-proportioned and upright, and beneath every inch of its flesh and skin lies an explosive power capable of shattering stars and shaking the cosmos, as well as a vast and boundless life essence like Divine Spring.
His appearance was still vaguely reminiscent of Li Qingshan at around twenty years old, handsome as ever, with the familiar determination between his brows.
But deep within those slowly opening eyes, too much had already accumulated.
That was the vicissitudes and profoundness that came after more than a decade of torment by demonic tribulations, a profound understanding of the cycle of life and death, and a difficult rebirth from utter destruction.
Between the opening and closing of those eyes, a terrifying vision of the beginning of chaos, the evolution of stars, and the birth and death of the world flashed by, then returned to calm, leaving only a profound and steadfast feeling like that of an ancient well.
Li Qingshan finally fully awoke.
He slowly, with a hint of unfamiliarity, raised his palm; his five fingers were long and slender, containing unparalleled power.
He lowered his head and looked inward.
In the Bitter Sea, the golden waves calmed down a little, but the divine power within remained like a dragon lurking in the abyss, ready to unleash a world-destroying force at any moment.
The five internal organs of the Dao Palace, and the illusory images of the five elemental deities, remain silent, yet maintain a perfect internal cycle.
It is accessible to Four Extremes and resonates with the heavens and earth.
The Dragon Transformation's spine, like a sleeping primordial True Dragon, contains endless potential.
The most central Immortal Platform, crystal clear and stable, was brimming with divine power, reaching an unprecedented peak.
And that divine body, tempered by the second stage of the Eight-Nine Profound Art, he could clearly feel that this body was not merely a vessel of power, but rather seemed to be an immortal Dao Artifact with life.
It contains sacred mysteries, possesses infinite potential for growth, and can be described as an indestructible embryo.
It is no longer Innate Immortal Fetus, but has undergone a substantial sublimation.
A feeling of being in another world washed over me like a tidal wave.
A mix of emotions.
He's finally back.
Not only did they escape that despairing calamity, but they also reached a higher level they had always dreamed of.
However, when his consciousness tried to trace back the past and sort out this long and arduous journey, he felt a distinct discontinuity and fog.
Most of his memories remain vividly in the depths of the ruins of the Temple of Thor.
He fought against the demonic forces that were eroding his soul with his own will, desperately trying to achieve Nirvana amidst destruction and condense the " Indestructible Divine Embryo " at the crucial moment.
He remembered the difficulty of gathering strength, the pain of being on the verge of collapse, and he also clearly remembered the moment when the Divine Embryo was about to be formed.
An irresistible and terrifying force suddenly descended, precisely and ruthlessly interrupting everything he had done!
That power carried an aura of indifference towards all living beings, as if it came from the heavens above, leaving no room for doubt or disobedience.
It's "her," the Shen Ji!
Memories here seem to have been abruptly severed.
His perception of what happened afterward became extremely vague, consisting only of chaotic, bizarre fragments:
There seemed to be an indescribable anger and rage, like a volcano.
It erupts from one's own body, or rather, from another "self".
Sweeping across the heavens and earth, it seemed as if countless powerful auras were clashing, causing the sky to collapse, the earth to crack, Falling Stars, and shouts of killing to reverberate.
It seemed as if cold chains pierced through the Void, carrying the will to suppress everything, along with the long, lonely, and cold feeling of being divided, imprisoned, and sinking into boundless darkness.
These fragments are chaotic and disorganized, as unreal as a dream, and difficult to piece together into a clear picture.
All he knew was that he seemed to have caused a huge disaster, experienced an unimaginable upheaval, and was ultimately dismembered and suppressed.
The specific process, the identity of the opponent, what happened in the Three Realms as a result, and the extent of the rampage by the Primordial Great Demon —all of this is shrouded in a thick fog.
He successfully escaped his predicament and, by a stroke of good fortune, used the incredible Star Sea Divine Spring to complete his Nirvana, which had been interrupted years before, and continued on his path.