Dao contention!
Just as Qi Yun successfully established the foundation of the Great Luo Myriad Laws Dao Foundation within the [Innate One Pool]!
"Boom!"
Above the apricot grove, the once clear sky seemed to have been torn open by an invisible force.
A wisp of Clarity and Turbidity and turbid energy suddenly descended, like a ribbon across the sky, probing into the [Innate One Pool], engulfing Qi Yun who was still meditating with his eyes closed, and immediately flying away into the distance.
"Not good!"
The old True Person Deng Yin's pupils suddenly contracted, and his withered body erupted with a terrifying aura that was inconsistent with his appearance. He shouted in a low voice, "This child has just completed the [Great Luo Myriad Laws Dao Foundation], and that [Land of Dao Attainment] has generated a response."
This means they're going to take him away directly and forcibly start the final tribulation of the Dao struggle!
His voice carried a rare hint of urgency.
Qi Yun is like a newly forged divine weapon that has not yet been tempered and polished; although his Dao Foundation is formed, it is far from stable.
Numerous profound insights Sea of Consciousness like a tangled mess, leaving me no time to sort them out or digest them.
Being forcibly dragged into that extremely dangerous Land of Dao Attainment, facing the resentment of the former Dao Lord, and being almost completely unprepared, the outcome was predictable—a certain death!
Stop him!
The True Person Southern Dipper, his hair and beard bristling, a fierce glint flashing in his turbid eyes, let out a cold snort and slammed his emerald bamboo staff into the ground, "A dead man dares to act so presumptuously within my Holy Sect?!"
Before the words were even finished, two terrifying pressures, powerful enough to change the color of mountains and rivers and dim the sun and moon, suddenly erupted!
"Buzz-!!!"
On the left, an endless sea of viscous Blood Sea suddenly appeared, its raging waves dazzlingly crimson!
Within the Blood Sea, countless agonizing and twisted phantoms howled and roared, emanating a terrifying Sha Qi that corroded all things and defiled all spirits!
"Clang-!!!"
On the right, chilling black snowflakes fell from the sky, each one carrying a terrifying killing intent that could judge all things and end everything!
Snowflakes gathered, transforming into a death storm sweeping across the sky; even space itself groaned under the immense pressure of this killing intent!
Two veteran True Person!
At this moment, there's nothing left to hold back; I'm going all out!
The two "Domain Heaven," though vastly different in nature, merged violently, transforming into a dazzling sea of light that covered an area of eight hundred miles!
This sea of light was half scarlet and murky, half pitch black and desolate, intertwined, exuding a terrifying aura of world destruction.
Like the sharpest guillotine, it stood directly in the path of that wisp of Clarity and Turbidity energy, aiming to completely intercept and suppress it, along with the fortune it had bound!
The next moment!
That seemingly delicate Clarity and Turbidity and turbid energy clashed violently with the terrifying sea of light that stretched for eight hundred miles!
"Boom!!!!!"
A deafening roar erupted, a sound beyond words!
It was as if two stars had collided at extremely close range!
At the center of the collision, the spatial barrier shattered like fragile glass, revealing the twisted and chaotic void behind it!
The impact rings, visible to the naked eye, spread wildly in all directions.
Wherever it passed, the void trembled, and the Dao itself cried out in anguish!
The light barrier erected by the two veteran True Person began to tremble violently.
The crimson and pitch-black light flickered wildly and erratically, clearly indicating that it was under unimaginable pressure.
The seemingly weak yet Clarity and Turbidity energy contained the Daoist power of the "Land of Dao Attainment," making it incredibly resilient.
It withstood the crushing pressure of two Domain Heaven and remained locked in a stalemate in mid-air!
As the Clarity and Turbidity energy was eroded by the sea of light, its radiance gradually dimmed and its speed decreased sharply.
It seems that it is about to be completely suppressed----
But at this critical moment, "Buzz!"
An indescribable, Supreme Dao intent, transcending all things and seemingly born to dominate the world and rule over all laws, suddenly erupted!
This meaning, though not overwhelming, carries an absolute sense of "status" suppression!
Time seemed to freeze for a moment at that instant.
The roaring, surging sea of light, stretching for eight hundred miles, experienced an extremely brief and negligible pause under the influence of this Supreme Dao intent!
It's like a rushing river suddenly encountering an insurmountable chasm.
Although it was only for a moment, that indomitable momentum was forcibly interrupted!
It's that split second, a fleeting moment before your thoughts can even process.
The wisp of Clarity and Turbidity energy that had been dimmed suddenly shone brightly again, breaking free from the shackles and entanglements of the sea of light, and transforming into a Flowing Light that surpassed the limits of perception.
With a "whoosh," it passed through the blockade set up by the two True Person.
It left a long, Clarity and Turbidity trail in the void, then instantly disappeared into the distant horizon!
The shattered space slowly mended itself, leaving behind two Foundation Establishment True Person with grim faces and slightly disordered breathing.
The veins on the hand of the True Person Southern Dipper holding the bamboo staff were visibly prominent, while a deep worry flashed in the depths of the cloudy eyes of the Old True Person Deng Yin.
Couldn't stop them----
That wisp of Clarity and Turbidity and impure energy carried Qi Yun forward.
In the blink of an eye, they returned to the [Land of Dao Attainment] hidden in the mountain cave!
The moment his feet touched solid ground, Qi Yun suddenly opened his eyes, a glint of light flashing in them, and looked around.
This is the incomplete "Great Luo Land of Dao Attainment" that the old True Person spoke of.
The sky is broken, like shattered glass, presenting a distorted, ever-changing chaotic scene.
There were no sun, moon, or stars, only countless shattered fragments of the Dao principles flowing and colliding across the sky like aurora borealis.
Sometimes it vanishes, sometimes it is reborn.
The land was barren, a deathly gray-white, covered with cracks, as if it had endured unimaginable calamities.
In the distance, one can vaguely see toppled mountains and the faint outline of a broken Milky Way.
Everything exuded a sense of desolation and decay, a feeling of things having faded away and returned to silence.
The air was filled with an ancient Daoist aura so rich it seemed to permeate everything.
But this intention is not pure.
It contained within it a deep, abyss-like, chilling resentment and bitterness.
Like a malignant tumor clinging to the bone, it erodes the mind and spirit of the intruder.
Simply by being in this place, Qi Yun felt his newly formed [Great Luo Myriad Laws Dao Foundation] trembling slightly.
It was as if it were resonating with this place, yet also as if it were resisting the oppressive force of the omnipresent resentment.
Just as he steadied himself and extended his Divine Sense...
Ahead, in the center of that desolate and shattered land.
The space rippled like water.
A figure materialized from the ethereal and slowly took a step forward.
He was dressed in an ancient Daoist robe, his figure was upright, and his face was blurred, shrouded in a layer of mist.
However, those eyes that pierced through the mist were crystal clear.
What kind of eyes were those?
It seems to contain an ancient desolation, the birth and death of all things, and—
The overwhelming resentment and hatred, forcibly severed from the Great Way, robbed of everything, and impossible to wash away even with the most powerful forces.
He simply stood there, and the Daoist intent of [Great Luo] naturally flowed around him.
However, this Daoist aura was filled with deathly stillness and coldness, forming an irreconcilable opposition with the newly born, active, and infinitely potential [Great Luo Myriad Laws Dao Foundation] within Qi Yun's body.
He was the previous leader of the [Great Luo Myriad Laws Dao Foundation].
The former Great Luo True Person, who was forcibly killed by Grandmaster Qi Yun and forced to Liberation by Violence here!
"The latecomers----"
A hoarse, cold voice, seemingly composed of countless sounds of annihilation, resounded directly in the depths of Qi Yun's Sea of Consciousness, carrying a chill that could freeze one's Divine Soul.
"A thief who steals the Dao—does he even dare to lay his hands on [Great Luo]?"
The previous Great Luo True Person slowly raised his hand, neither forming a hand seal nor casting any specific Law Technique.
He simply pointed towards Qi Yun from afar.
"The Struggle for the Way—Beginning."
Words become law!
In an instant, the entire ruined Land of Dao Attainment shook violently!
Qi Yun felt the scene before him suddenly blur and distort.
He was no longer standing on that desolate land, but as if he had been pulled into an invisible battlefield composed of pure "reason" and "rules"!
The first point of contention is a debate on reason!
Countless questions, pointing directly to the origin of the Great Dao, exploded in his Divine Soul like billions of thunderbolts. "What is the Great Luo?"
What are the myriad dharmas?
"By what virtue do you govern all paths?"
"How can the ways of thieves last forever?"
Each question embodies the former Dao Master's lifelong insights and doubts about [Great Luo].
Like the sharpest chisel, it struck hard against Qi Yun's not yet fully stable Dao Foundation, aiming to completely shatter his beliefs!
The question, as powerful as thunder and piercing to the core, resounded within my Divine Soul.
Qi Yun swayed slightly, his face turning even paler.
But those eyes grew even brighter.
He did not back down, nor did he try to overcome skill with brute force; instead, he took a deep breath.
The newly formed [Great Luo Myriad Laws Dao Foundation] trembled slightly within his body, emitting a clear and melodious Dao sound. It transformed his own understanding and belief in [Great Luo] into invisible Dao words, which fiercely met the challenge!
"What is Great Luo?" The former Dao Abomination's voice was cold, carrying a condescending question.
Qi Yun's gaze was calm, but his voice was clear and firm, as if carved in stone. "The highest is called Great, and the unobstructed is called Net."
Where I am, there is the Great Luo!
He spoke neither of heaven nor of earth, but only of himself.
The concept of "[Great Luo]" is brought back from the ethereal realm of supreme power to the realm of one's own thoughts, filled with an overbearing arrogance of self-importance.
"What are the myriad laws?" Dao Abomination asked again, as if all kinds of Principle were manifesting as phantoms behind him.
Qi Yun's lips curled slightly, revealing a hint of untamed spirit. "The mind gives rise to all laws, and thought gives rise to the Dao."
All phenomena are not external things, but rather the waves within my own heart!
He attributed the root of all phenomena to his own mind, rather than seeking it externally.
"By what virtue do you presume to rule over all paths?" Dao Abomination's voice took on a stern tone, as if all paths were silent, exerting pressure.
Qi Yun laughed loudly, his voice shaking the heavens and earth. "Virtue? Heaven and earth are ruthless, treating all things like straw dogs!"
The Great Dao is impartial, yet it governs the cycles of the sun and moon!
My actions and my thoughts are virtue and law!
Why seek virtue?
This statement is unconventional, yet it reveals a sharp spirit that breaks free from shackles and confronts the essence of things.
"How can the way of the thief last forever?" Dao Abomination asked the most piercing question, his resentment almost tangible.
Qi Yun's gaze suddenly sharpened like a knife as he stared directly at the figure in the mist, saying each word clearly, "Even heaven and earth cannot last forever, let alone man?"
There is no permanence in the Tao, it can only change to suit your needs!
Your way is decayed, my way is born!
steal?
Ah, it's just your jealousy!
The two exchanged words back and forth, their seemingly calm conversation actually fraught with danger.
Between words, profound truths collided.
This world unexpectedly gave rise to countless wondrous phenomena, a veritable shower of celestial flowers.
Although the former Dao Abomination was merely a manifestation of resentment, his understanding of the [Great Luo] was indeed incredibly profound.
Each question goes straight to the heart of the matter, embodying his lifelong exploration and insights into this path.
However, what gradually made him uneasy was that the young Daoist opposite him, who had just established his Dao Foundation and should theoretically have a shallow understanding of "Great Luo," not only did not fall behind in his answer.
Instead, they always approach the issue from unexpected angles.
His calm and composed demeanor, along with the underlying sense of "my way is the Heavenly Dao," made him feel an unprecedented sense of pressure!
He vaguely sensed that the [Great Luo] understood by this newcomer seemed to have taken a different path from the one he adhered to.
It was a path that was more self-centered, more domineering, and also more—full of uncertainty.
For the first time, the deathly stillness of the Daoist aura flowing around the Great Luo True Person's body showed subtle, unstable fluctuations.
In the depths of those venomous eyes, besides hatred, there was also an indescribable sense of surprise and doubt.
"You—" he began again, his voice carrying a barely perceptible tremor.
Qi Yun stood with his hands behind his back, his face pale, but his aura became even more imposing.
He knew that this debate was coming to an end.
The true outcome will soon be revealed.