The Unity of Knowledge and Action, Hearing the Dao at Dawn or Dusk

I couldn't help but fall silent again.

The look in the eyes of the Netherworld Lord towards Li Boyang was no longer as calm as before.

As Li Boyang said, the Netherworld Lord has been collecting the souls of powerful figures from various eras, not because their souls are particularly valuable.

Netherworld Lord is really doing is collecting the concept of "death" itself.

In truth, even the original purpose of the Netherworld's creation was to collect "death" for the Netherworld Lord. However, as the balance between the Yin and Yang realms gradually became achieved, the deaths of ordinary beings no longer held any meaning for the Netherworld Lord. That's why rumors have circulated that the Netherworld Lord has a peculiar penchant for collecting the souls of the powerful.

However, in reality, the Netherworld Lord accepts all comers.

Those souls in the Netherworld are essentially byproducts of the pool's collection of "death."

So here's the question: if the Netherworld Lord collects Li Boyang's "death," what earth-shattering changes will occur in the pond? "You're even willing to abandon death?"

"Refining Emptiness and Uniting with the Dao... Does Refining Emptiness require such a thorough 'emptiness'?"

The Netherworld Lord originally thought he had repeatedly overestimated Li Boyang's determination to seek the Dao.

But to his utter surprise, when it came down to it, Chi underestimated Li Boyang and the threshold of "Refining Emptiness" in the Refining Emptiness and Uniting with the Dao.

To put it bluntly, if Li Boyang truly abandoned the concept of "death," then he could indeed sever the ties of cause and effect, and he could also advance further.

But this would completely cut off Li Boyang's escape route, leaving him with absolutely no possibility of resurrection or a second chance.

After all, if even the concept of "death" is no longer present.

Even if someone breaks through to the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm and achieves true transcendence in the future, there will be absolutely no way to bring him back.

"I told Lord Yanyao not long ago that some things are more important than life itself."

"The prerequisite for Fasting of the Mind and Sitting in Forgetfulness' is to sever all ties, let go of everything, and take that crucial step forward regardless of success or failure."

"But there's one thing I didn't tell him: the unity of knowledge and action is just as important, even more important than Fasting of the Mind and Sitting in Forgetfulness."

Looking at the Netherworld Lord ahead, Li Boyang's tone left no room for retreat.

It is both a way to sever ties with cause and effect, and a desperate gamble.

In this world, apart from the Netherworld Lord, there is no one else who can truly help Li Boyang take that final step.

"You must keep your word and fulfill your promises; only you can help me now."

Only now did everyone truly understand how different Li Boyang's attitudes were towards the three Great Luo Golden Immortal.

Li Boyang Great Unity with utter indifference.

Li Boyang felt a mixture of astonishment and a touch of helpless relief when it came to Houtu.

Only towards this Netherworld Lord did Li Boyang have genuine respect and trust.

As it turned out, the Netherworld Lord did not betray Li Boyang's trust, and after a brief hesitation, he agreed to the other party's request.

"I have no reason not to agree, do I?"

Imitating Li Boyang's tone, the formless yet omnipresent Netherworld Lord laughed.

"But... how can I help you now?"

Faced with the question from the Netherworld Lord, Li Boyang simply glanced deeply behind him.

Or to be more precise, Li Boyang was not looking behind the concept of "direction," but rather at the concept of "time."

You are no longer capable of bearing the weight of my death.

"Besides, the gap between us is much larger than you imagine."

Immediately understanding Li Boyang's implied meaning, the Netherworld Lord did not remain silent this time.

"You're right, you're no longer someone I can reach."

"No, let alone you, even those three beings who divided your Primordial Spirit in the future could easily defeat me."

Just like Li Boyang, when the Netherworld Lord looked behind him, his gaze was no longer on the concept of "direction," but rather on a more distant future.

In those distant futures, the empty shell left behind by Li Boyang was inherited by Houtu, but what about his Primordial Spirit?

After being reminded by the Netherworld Lord, the Purple Empyrean Guests from the Heaven Beyond Heaven suddenly realized that they had overlooked such important information. Without prior agreement, they all recalled the primordial Primordial Spirit that split into three at the final moment of the Primordial Universe.

Li Boyang called it "One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones".

In countless future timelines, that Primordial Spirit seems to share the same fate.

"Actually, I'm very curious, why didn't you try to seize that piece of Primordial Spirit?"

"With your abilities and status, if you were willing to participate, Xuandu, Luo Qiao, and my avatar would have no chance against you." Faced with Li Boyang's question, the Netherworld Lord simply gave him a meaningful look.

"While I enjoy collecting 'death,' I also have principles."

"You refused to serve under me while you were alive, so how could I possibly detain you after your death?"

The Netherworld Lord's appreciation for Li Boyang remained unchanged; it was a kind of admiration, and even more so, a mutual respect.

Even if it were just for this admiration, for this mutual respect, the Netherworld Lord would never allow himself to commit such a blasphemous act. "Besides, why do you think those three fragments of the Primordial Spirit ultimately fell into the hands of Xuandu, Luo Qiao, and Supreme Lord Lao?"

Upon hearing this, everyone understood the unspoken meaning behind the Netherworld Lord's words.

Regardless of what achievements those three attained in the future, at least at that stage, their acquisition of Li Boyang's Primordial Spirit was tacitly approved by the Netherworld Lord.

Even the Netherworld Lord might have secretly intervened to restrain other beings, which led to the future achievements of Xuandu, Luo Qiao, and Supreme Lord Lao. "It seems you do remember me."

With a slight smile, Li Boyang said nothing more and immediately passed through the Netherworld Lord to a more ancient era.

In this process of moving forward step by step, Li Boyang's shadow gradually merged into this era, and into the intangible, omnipresent concept of the Netherworld Lord.

Under everyone's gaze, with each step Li Boyang took forward, his body dissipated a little more.

It wasn't death in the conventional sense, but rather the complete disappearance of the concept of "death" from him.

This is immortality, and also disappearance.

This is nothingness, and also eternity.

As Li Boyang entrusted him with, the Netherworld Lord took the initiative to assume and resolve this "death" that symbolized immense karma. Of course, along with these karmas came the Netherworld Lord's ever-growing aura.

Just like Dao Ancestor and Great Unity.

The great achievements of Li Boyang were transferred to the Netherworld Lord, becoming the unchanging cornerstone for the future. "Have a safe journey."

Silently watching Li Boyang's increasingly ethereal figure, the Netherworld Lord slowly closed his eyes.

When he opened his eyes again, a hint of confusion seemed to flash in them, but he quickly regained his senses and stared blankly at the more distant, chaotic era.

"So... that was the 'Tao'!"

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