[Supreme Divine Ability]
Only after the aura of Desolate Halberd True Lord had completely dissipated did the suffocating pressure in the arena slowly dissipate.
True Person Southern Dipper, holding a bamboo staff, approached Qi Yun and said in a gentle tone, "Qi Yun, you have reached the Foundation Establishment Realm and achieved the rank of True Person."
According to the sect's rules, one can establish one's own Daoist temple in the Great Void Mirror Heaven to comprehend the Comprehend Laws and cultivate oneself, and can also recruit disciples to pass on the Daoist lineage.
This is a big matter; you need to think it over carefully and choose a good place.
This is the right of Foundation Establishment True Person, but also a heavy responsibility, signifying that they have truly established an independent foundation within the sect.
Upon hearing this, Qi Yun slightly cupped his hands, calmly looked at True Person Southern Dipper, and said softly, "Reporting to Senior Uncle Southern Dipper, this disciple wishes to inherit Master's Daoist temple. I wonder if this is in accordance with the rules?"
"This----"
True Person Southern Dipper was clearly surprised by the Qi Yun Conference's request, and a hint of astonishment flashed in his eyes.
That Green Mountain Daoist Temple was located in a remote area. Apart from being the residence of the old True Person Deng Yin, it was actually completely unworthy of a Supreme True Person.
He paused for a moment, seemingly weighing something, before finally nodding slowly. "Alright." His voice was steady. "Junior Brother Blood Demon, a reincarnation, the sect should, according to custom, reclaim his dojo."
Since you want it, then it's yours.
Whether this matter was in accordance with the rules or not, the Holy Sect True Person present all knew perfectly well.
Using an abandoned and worthless old temple to fulfill the sentiments of a newly ascended Supreme True Person, doing a favor in a convenient way, is practically a win-win deal. Who would object?
"Thank you for your kindness, Senior Uncle." Qi Yun bowed in gratitude, his expression remaining calm.
After expressing his gratitude, he flicked his sleeve, and an invisible force swept over, calmly taking the priceless Bodhisattva Golden Body, which was emitting a strange fragrance and Buddhist light, into his own [Great Luo Heaven].
Then, he turned around and bowed to the group of the Holy Sect True Person who had not yet left. He said in a sincere tone, "I have just broken through to the Foundation Establishment Realm. I have many insights, but my realm is not yet stable. I need to find a quiet place to meditate and digest them carefully."
Once my cultivation level is stable, I will definitely visit each and every one of my senior uncles and aunts, and at that time I will listen to their teachings."
These words were perfectly worded, expressing humility while also saving face for everyone.
"Good!"
"Nephew, go and consolidate your cultivation; there's plenty of time in the future!"
All the Holy Sect True Person naturally smiled and agreed, returning the greetings and watching him leave.
Their figures flashed by, traversing mountains and rivers.
Qi Yun went straight back to that familiar green mountain.
The mountain is still the same mountain, and the forest is still the same forest.
However, when he slowly pushed open the mottled, familiar wooden gate, the scene that came into view made his heart ache slightly.
In the courtyard, the shadows of the trees still sway gently.
The ground was covered with a thick layer of withered yellow leaves, which rustled gently in the mountain breeze.
Everything seemed the same, except that the gaunt figure who always held a broom, slowly and steadily sweeping away the fallen leaves, was nowhere to be seen.
The temple was empty, with only the mournful sound of the wind, as if telling a story of the desolation of those who had passed away.
Qi Yun stood quietly in front of the door, remaining motionless for a long time.
A moment later.
Qi Yun concealed the sadness in his eyes and slowly opened his right hand.
Deep within his palm, a faint, almost transparent blood-red light floated silently, flickering weakly like a candle in the wind.
"With this mark, I can travel the world and find my teacher's reincarnation no matter what." He muttered to himself, his tone calm but with an undeniable firmness.
He then turned his hand to put away the mark and stepped into the abandoned Daoist temple.
With a gentle flick of his sleeves, a soft yet powerful force swept out, sweeping away the thick layer of fallen leaves piled up in the courtyard and clearing a clean space.
Qi Yun then sat down cross-legged, not in a hurry to reorganize the Daoist temple, but first calmed down and carefully sorted out and experienced the various mysterious changes that came with becoming Foundation Establishment True Person.
The first thing I noticed was a qualitative change in the power within my body.
The originally surging True Essence, after undergoing the extreme tempering of the three calamities of wind, fire, and water and the baptism of the Dao of Heaven and Earth, has completely shed its mundane nature and transformed into a more refined, condensed, and Dao-in harmony Law Power.
The Law Power had a bluish-gold hue, yet within it seemed to contain the birth and death of all things.
Its texture is far superior to the True Essence of the past, containing immense power far exceeding that of other true essences of the same level.
In particular, the foundation Qi Yun built was the [Supreme Dao Foundation].
The Great Luo Law Power derived from the [Great Luo Myriad Laws Dao Foundation] is even more powerful and domineering.
As it operates, it naturally exudes a supreme aura that governs all laws and surpasses all paths. With the slightest thought, it can resonate with the surrounding Dao intent.
Secondly, there is the leap in the level of life.
To achieve the True Person Realm, one must rely on the foundation of the Dao Foundation to escape the direct erosion of the [Heaven and Earth's Long River of Time].
His lifespan has increased from 136 years in the Qi Refining Realm to 800 years!
This was an extremely long period of time, enough for him to calmly plan and explore the Great Dao.
Qi Yun closed his eyes slightly, his consciousness sinking into a state of the Unseen.
Before his eyes appeared a magnificent scene: his own Dao Foundation suspended above the vast and boundless [Heaven and Earth's Long River of Time] that flows through all living beings.
However, this great river is not entirely calm.
Some surging waves inevitably splashed onto his Dao Foundation.
Within these waves lies the subtle yet continuous erosion of time, like water dripping on stone, silently wearing away the immortal radiance of the Dao Foundation.
This is the reason why even though Foundation Establishment True Person transcend the mortal realm, they still have the limit of dying a natural death.
Eight hundred years is the limit to which the Dao Foundation can maintain its immortality.
Finally, and most importantly, the most unique aspect is his Dao Foundation foundation itself.
According to the sect records that Qi Yun had read, a normal Foundation Establishment True Person "entrusts" their Dao Foundation to the [Heaven and Earth's Long River of Time], thereby drawing power and transcending the mortal world.
When powerful forces are needed, the power of the Dao Foundation is drawn in, creating a [Foundation Establishment Realm Heaven] within the body or in the outside world to display its might.
But his situation was completely the opposite!
The essence of [Great Luo Myriad Laws Dao Foundation] is a complete and mysterious world containing the embryonic form of all laws – [Great Luo Heaven]!
Therefore, when he was Foundation Establishment, he manifested the power of the Great Luo Heaven and "suspended" it above the Heaven and Earth's Long River of Time!
In short, others' Dao Foundation is that their "roots" are planted in the long river to draw nourishment, while their physical body is external.
But the Dao Foundation lies within himself.
Suspended above the [Heaven and Earth's Long River of Time].
It's merely a projection that draws nourishment.
This method is completely opposite to the conventional Foundation Establishment path; it's unheard of!
Qi Yun searched his memory thoroughly but never found a single similar record in any ancient texts.
"I don't know if this is an anomaly caused by my own karmic circumstances."
Or is this true for all [Supreme Dao Foundation]?
Although it is only a phantom on the [Heaven and Earth's Long River of Time], it is still difficult to escape the influence of [time].
Time and the universe endure—no one can escape them.
With his eyes opening and closing, Qi Yun slowly turned the platinum prayer beads in his hand.
This unique Dao Foundation form inevitably means that his future cultivation path, the application of Divine Ability, and even the way he breaks through realms will be vastly different from ordinary Foundation Establishment True Person, requiring him to explore and progress on his own.
"However, so far, this unique Dao Foundation form doesn't seem to have any disadvantages; on the contrary, it feels more comfortable."
Putting aside his thoughts on the form of the Dao Foundation, Qi Yun turned his attention to the most substantial and important gain—the wondrous Divine Ability powers and techniques—that he would acquire after becoming a Foundation Establishment True Person!
His consciousness sank into the vast [Great Luo Heaven] within his body.
Above this world where all things have evolved, two exceptionally dazzling and wondrous beams of light hovered silently.
One of them displayed nine flowing colors, its light condensed and profound, exuding a heavy, majestic, and undeniable aura.
It sometimes condenses into an incredibly complex talisman, sometimes disperses into a net of Principle that covers everything, and sometimes seems to transform into an invisible hand that holds the universe in its grasp, its transformations boundless.
This is precisely the Foundation Establishment Divine Ability power, [Wield Myriad Laws], that Qi Yun naturally comprehended and evolved from his own [Great Luo Myriad Laws Dao Foundation]!
In the Foundation Establishment realm, with each breakthrough of a minor realm (early stage, middle stage, late stage, and Great Perfection), the cultivator's understanding of their own Great Dao deepens, thereby giving rise to a unique Divine Ability power that is highly compatible with their own Great Dao.
This [Wield Myriad Laws] is the Divine Ability technique he used to enter the Early Foundation Establishment Stage.
It can forcibly seize and control all power whose rank is not higher than its Dao Position, and is extremely domineering. Its power was already evident when it underwent tribulation.
The other one, however, possessed a strange luster of interwoven blue and gold, ethereal and profound.
It has no fixed form, and its transformations are even more mysterious and unpredictable. Sometimes it is like the simple origin of the Great Dao, sometimes it evolves into a myriad of illusory phenomena, and sometimes it seems to be just a silent, flowing sound of the Dao.
This path is unique to the [Supreme Dao Foundation].
The [Supreme Divine Ability], which surpasses ordinary Foundation Establishment Divine Ability!
Name: [Great Luo Edict]
The effect of this [Supreme Divine Ability] is very simple, yet it is extremely compatible with Qi Yun.
"Directly updating a Law Technique to perform a major version update----" Feeling the divine power of the [Great Luo Edict], Qi Yun's lips curled up slightly.
The appearance of this Divine Ability gave the previously passively waiting update process the opportunity to actively update.
"This Divine Ability came at just the right time. I have reached the Foundation Establishment Realm, and my original Law Technique were all used during the Qi Refining Stage, which are no longer up to my current level."
But I find these Law Technique quite useful, so it would be a real shame to discard them.
"I wonder if this [Great Luo Edict] will bring about any changes after the renewal—" Qi Yun lowered his eyes and closed them in thought.
One [Wield Myriad Laws], domineeringly seizing and forcefully controlling external forces.
A single [Great Luo Edict] encompasses everything and gives rise to all laws.
These two Divine Ability, one being innate and the other supreme, complement each other.
"Whether it succeeds or not, we'll know once we try."
Qi Yun slowly opened his eyes, and a flash of nine-colored light and cyan-gold radiance appeared deep within them.
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