After Dao Ancestor Hongjun finished explaining the final essence of uniting the Three Corpses and attaining the Primordial Dao,
the endless law runes filling the palace, the Golden Lotuses Erupting from the Ground, heavenly maidens scattering flowers, and other phenomena slowly faded away, leaving only the Primordial World's mighty cultivators still immersed in the lingering resonance of the Great Dao, each wearing a different expression.
Dao Ancestor Hongjun's indifferent gaze swept across those below before finally settling on the gray figure and the "Past Self" beside him, whose aura differed greatly yet shared the same origin and flow.
"Ming Xin." Dao Ancestor Hongjun spoke in an even tone, yet instantly pulled everyone's minds back to reality.
Countless gazes focused on him once more, carrying unprecedentedly complicated emotions.
They all knew that Dao Ancestor Hongjun would inevitably ask about this shocking method of Slaying Three Worlds.
"The self you have slain is not the method of the Three Corpses that I taught. What is its principle? I see that you possess the Five Elements Great Dao Law, flowing in perfect harmony, yet its source aura... feels familiar to me."
Dao Ancestor Hongjun's gaze seemed capable of piercing through all falsehood, staring directly into the wisp of pure Five Elements origin deep within Ming Xin's Dao core.
Hearing this, Ming Xin rose to his feet and respectfully bowed, his expression calm and unruffled. "In reply to Dao Ancestor, while traveling through Buzhou Mountain, this disciple encountered, by fortunate chance, a wisp of origin power left behind by Old Ancestor of Five Elements.
I then refined and absorbed it, strengthening my foundation. The Five Elements Law around me all originated from it."
"Old Ancestor of Five Elements..." A trace of exceedingly faint reminiscence flashed through Dao Ancestor Hongjun's eyes, and even his indifferent tone seemed to ripple almost imperceptibly.
"So it is the legacy of an old friend. Five Elements was once my friend. His divine abilities were vast, and he commanded the Five Elements Great Dao. Alas... he unfortunately perished during the Dragon-Phoenix Tribulation. I have often remembered him with sorrow."
He paused slightly and gently flicked his sleeve.
Buzz—!
An indescribably heavy Dao resonance instantly spread out, as though the very origin of heaven and earth's Five Elements had manifested here!
A small, ancient pagoda, emanating Chaos aura and endlessly flowing with Five-Colored Divine Light, appeared out of thin air atop the dais.
Though the pagoda was small, it gave off an unmatched majesty, as if it carried heaven and earth, suppressed the Five Elements, and evolved all things!
"This is Old Ancestor of Five Elements' companion spiritual treasure—the Innate Supreme Treasure, the Five Elements Chaos Pagoda."
Dao Ancestor Hongjun's voice echoed through the deathly silent hall, causing every mighty cultivator's breathing to turn rapid as incomparably blazing light erupted in their eyes!
An Innate Supreme Treasure! It was actually an Innate Supreme Treasure!
How many Innate Supreme Treasures existed in the Entire Primordial World? The Taiji Diagram and Pangu Banner, the heaven-opening treasures held by the Three Pure Ones... every one possessed supreme might capable of destroying heaven and earth and suppressing a great sect's Fortune!
And now, another Innate Supreme Treasure had appeared—and it was even Old Ancestor of Five Elements' companion treasure!
"This treasure ought to belong to the wielder of the Five Elements Great Dao."
Dao Ancestor Hongjun's gaze fell upon Ming Xin. "Today, I shall bestow it upon you. Use it well, and do not betray Old Ancestor of Five Elements' lineage."
Boom!
With those words, the entire Purple Cloud Palace erupted into complete uproar!
Countless gazes instantly turned crimson! Jealousy, desire, and disbelief nearly solidified into substance!
An Innate Supreme Treasure! Dao Ancestor Hongjun had actually bestowed an Innate Supreme Treasure upon Ming Xin! Upon a disciple of the West!
Jieyin and Zhunti were stunned at first, but overwhelming ecstasy instantly shattered their composure. The two Sages' bodies trembled slightly with excitement!
Heaven bless the West! Heaven bless the West! With this supreme treasure, there could no longer be any doubt about the foundation for the Prosperity of the West!
Ming Xin was likewise shaken to his core, but his Dao heart was firm. He swiftly suppressed the turmoil within and stepped forward to bow deeply. "This disciple, Ming Xin, thanks Dao Ancestor for this generous bestowal!
I will never fail Dao Ancestor's and Old Ancestor of Five Elements' trust. I shall command the Five Elements and use this treasure well!" He respectfully received the weighty little Chaos pagoda with both hands, as though it contained the weight of the Entire Primordial World's Five Elements.
The instant the pagoda entered his hand, it resonated intensely with the Old Ancestor of Five Elements' origin and the power of the Five-Needle Pine within him, merging seamlessly without the slightest barrier.
After putting away the Five Elements Chaos Pagoda, Ming Xin knew that Dao Ancestor Hongjun's earlier question had not yet been fully answered.
Pondering Briefly, he spoke in a clear voice that traveled throughout the hall. "As for the principle behind this disciple's comprehended 'Slaying Three Worlds' method, it came from listening to Dao Ancestor's Primordial Dao,
then integrating the foundation of my own Great Nirvana Killing Buddha Scripture with the Red Dust Law, insights into time, the wondrous truth of salvation, the True Meaning of Slaughter... and many other supplementary laws."
"This method relies on no external object; I alone reign supreme. Slay the karmic fetters of the past and attain great freedom;
slay the delusions of the present Mortal World and clearly see one's true self; slay the causal variables of the future and seize the present.
The selves of the three worlds are not separate others. They are all reflections of oneself across different times and spaces, extensions of the Dao path, and proof of one's power. In the end, all streams return to one source; the three selves unite, and the Primordial Dao forms naturally."
His words were calm, yet each one was like thunder, exploding deep within every mighty cultivator's mind!
"Because it is rooted in all of my own Dao methods and integrates numerous laws, every self of the three worlds that is slain may nourish the main body in return, increasing the speed of comprehending the Myriad Daos... by roughly threefold.
If all three selves are slain, then theoretically, the speed of comprehension may reach nine times its original rate.
Moreover, this method does not conflict with the method of Slaying the Three Corpses. This disciple wishes to walk a dual path of attaining the Dao, with 'Slaying Three Worlds' as the primary path and 'Slaying the Three Corpses' as the supplementary path, in hopes of making my foundation more complete and my Primordial Dao more solid!"
Ninefold comprehension speed?! A dual path of attaining the Dao?!
Silence! Deathly silence!
All the mighty cultivators, including the Three Pure Ones and Nuwa, were so shaken by the terrifying amount of information contained in this brief explanation that their scalps tingled and their minds swayed!
No external objects needed! I alone reign supreme! What he slew were reflections of himself across time and space! Ninefold increase in comprehension! And it could even be cultivated alongside Slaying the Three Corpses for dual attainment of the Dao?!
What a heaven-defying, monstrous, utterly inconceivable method of attaining the Dao was this?!
Ming Xin's talent, foundation, and courage... just what horrifying level had they reached?!
"Gasp..."
Only after a long while did a chorus of sharp breaths rise, breaking the palace's dead silence.
The way all the mighty cultivators looked at Ming Xin had completely changed. Their previous shock, jealousy, and resentment still remained.
But now, those emotions were mixed with an indescribable admiration, even a trace of awe!
A monster! A true peerless monster!
After hearing him, Dao Ancestor Hongjun showed no emotion on his indifferent face and merely nodded slightly. "Good. There are three thousand Great Daos, and all may attain the Primordial Dao.
You have opened another path beyond my Dao, one suited to yourself. Very good."
Dao Ancestor Hongjun's personal approval was like a final verdict, conclusively affirming Ming Xin's "Slaying Three Worlds Ming Wang Method"!
The final trace of doubt in the mighty cultivators' hearts vanished like smoke, leaving only endless sighs and complicated emotions.
"What a pity... what a pity he came from the West..." Someone murmured unconsciously, voicing the shared thought of many mighty cultivators present.
Such a peerlessly gifted disciple, possessing an Innate Supreme Treasure and having comprehended a supreme method of attaining the Dao on his own—why did he have to belong to the Western Teachings? If only he had joined our Eastern Mystic Sect...
Primordial Lord of Heaven's expression had darkened until it seemed water might drip from it, while the knuckles gripping his jade ruyi had turned white from excessive force.
Laozi lowered his eyelids, impossible to read. Lord of the Heavens stared intensely at Ming Xin as though he were looking at a peerless piece of uncut jade, his eyes filled with admiration and fighting spirit.
Empress Nuwa let out a soft sigh, the unusual light in her beautiful eyes growing brighter. Di Jun and Tai Yi exchanged a glance, each seeing unprecedented gravity and killing intent in the other's eyes.
Old Ancestor Ming He's blood-colored eyes flickered, greed and wariness intertwined to the extreme. East King Duke had gone pale, completely abandoning any thought of contending with the West.
Jieyin and Zhunti were already beaming with joy. The sorrowful expressions on the two Sages' faces had long been replaced by endless gratification and pride, their backs straight as spears.
It was as though the glorious future of the Western Teachings had already become clearly visible.
Ming Xin bowed once more and returned to his seat, his expression still calm, as if he had not been the one who had just shaken the Primordial World's greatest cultivators.
Thus, the third lecture at Purple Cloud Palace came to an end.
Yet every mighty cultivator knew that the Primordial World's structure had already undergone earth-shaking changes because of a Western disciple named Ming Xin!
An era belonging to the West perhaps... was truly about to arrive!
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