No Outer Dao Beyond Me Under Heaven!

at first.

Yu Tunzhou sat upright on a futon, gazing at the Stele of the Great Dao stretched across heaven and earth.

He had expected to see the evolution of Wuji or Taiji, but the monument remained completely blank.

He initially thought it was just the right time, so he calmed himself down and waited patiently.

Unexpectedly, in the end, the entire surface of the stele shed its heavy, ancient stone texture and transformed into a clear, transparent, and Wuchen mirror.

The mirror was spotless, reflecting neither the heavens and earth, nor the sun, moon, stars, nor all the laws of the universe. Yet, with every detail clearly visible, it reflected a figure in a blue robe sitting quietly on a futon.

Yu Tunzhou seems to be deep in thought.

Looking at the Stele of the Great Dao, one sees "oneself"—there seems to be a deeper meaning in this!

In an instant, endless thoughts surged in Yu Tunzhou's mind, and with Huntian offering advice, the two quickly came up with many guesses, such as—

"When the path is exhausted, one's true self is revealed."

"Slay the path to see me"

"All phenomena are illusory, only I am real."

"No-Self, no way"

It even proposed the Buddhist concept of "I am the only one worthy of respect."

Various speculations and deductions became clearer and more insightful as the two interacted, but in the end...

Useless.

The figure within the Dao stele remained unmoved. Despite the surging thoughts and conflicting interpretations of the outside world, the person in the mirror remained as still as a deep pool, without the slightest ripple.

Yu Tunzhou shook his head. It seemed that two mediocre people could never make a Zhuge Liang.

He simply stopped thinking about such mysterious things, discarding all deliberate interpretations and speculations, and looked again at the figure in the blue robe sitting quietly in the stele.

His eyebrows, eyes, figure, posture—everything about him was unique, except for his eyes—

The eyes of the person in the stele held no doubt, no inquiry, only a pure tranquility, neither sad Buxi, neither welcoming nor rejecting, unmoved by external things, and unperturbed by the Dao.

It is a serene state of mind that overlooks all things and stands above the great Dao.

Yu Tunzhou felt a slight jolt in his heart. He put aside all his thoughts and stared into those eyes, trying to find the answer within them.

With a moment of emptiness, all the surrounding noise faded away, and it seemed as if only he remained in the world, facing his identical reflection in the mirror.

I don't know how much time passed.

The person in the mirror seemed to raise their eyelids, their gaze piercing through the glass surface and looking directly at the Yu Tunzhou in reality.

A familiar question surfaced in Yu Tunzhou's mind:

[Yu Tunzhou, where is the true path?]

He remained calm as he threw a punch.

In this punch, heaven and earth, yin and yang, the universe, the mysteries of the cosmos, all things past and present, life and death, reincarnation...

All has been said.

"The Great Dao resides in my fist."

This is the answer he gave on the day when Taijiquan truly took shape and his Fist Intent was perfected.

[Yu Tunzhou, Who Am I?]

who I am?

Yu Tunzhou suddenly chuckled, a scene from the past inexplicably flashing through his mind—familiar voices and smiles appeared before him.

In the courtyard, a middle-aged man, dressed in a faded blue robe, his temples streaked with gray, and exuding an air of scholarly refinement, sat opposite him, a look of reminiscence on his face, describing his past to him:

"... I didn't get much education as a child, but once I had the chance to read books, I couldn't put them down."

The name "Lu Huaiqing" is derived from the phrase "the world sinks into chaos, yet the great way remains unchanged."

"A heart that embraces the ages, a heart as vast as mountains and seas."

"Qing (清) is the purity of a heart that Indestructible even after the lamp has burned out."

At this point, the man in the picture paused slightly, then smiled and looked at him:

"For example, if you need to introduce yourself by your real name to others in the future, you should say something like this—"

My name is Yu Tunzhou.

"The fish is one that soars to the heavens like a kite, and leaps from the abyss like a fish."

"Tun" means to swallow mountains and rivers with overwhelming force.

"And the boat is a boat whose inhabitants are all enemies."

Yu Tunzhou closed his eyes and stopped looking at the stone tablet.

Where is the Great Way?

The Great Way is within me.

At this moment, Yu Tunzhou, who had vaguely grasped my True Intention, finally understood the words of the Dao and Virtue Master completely.

Previously, he realized that Taiji and Wuji are one family, thus dispelling his obsession with having both, and initially determined his own Dao Path, making a choice between Wuji and Taiji.

But deep down, he felt that something was still missing.

Now, with the help of the Stele of the Great Dao, I have come to understand my true nature and finally figured out the last key.

Follow the principles of Taiji, and spread the Way throughout the world.

Reversing the flow leads to the Wuji, and heaven and earth return to oneness.

In summary, it boils down to one sentence:

[The Way Outer Dao No-Self]

This is the true nature of his Dao Path.

At this very moment.

The Chaos Dao Embryo in the Dantian trembled slightly, and the unfinished evolution continued at this moment. The Five Tais were completely connected, layer upon layer, interlocking, from nothing to something, from emptiness to reality, unfolding the scene from chaos to Taiji.

Boom--

There were no earth-shattering, outward phenomena, only a profound, subtle transformation rooted in the Dao.

The Chaos Dao Embryo that resided in the Dantian and nurtured the origin of the Dao Path began to peel away layer by layer, gradually shedding its chaotic haze and giving birth to a pure and Wuji Dao charm.

Finally, a pure white, translucent, Root Bone formed Dao Sprout slowly rose from the endless void.

The Dao Sprout sprout stands tall and pure, its roots firmly planted in the Void, embodying the principles of the primordial creation of heaven and earth, and displaying a transcendent and otherworldly demeanor.

The ethereal light and clear radiance were visible to the naked eye, each detail imbued with Wuji True Intention.

This is not the Dao Foundation for ordinary martial artists, but the Dao Sprout that points directly to the Great Dao, the most crucial transformation for martial artists in the Divine Ability Realm!

Yu Tunzhou carefully sensed it, he discovered that this incomparably precious Dao Sprout Immortal Embryo had not yet fully formed.

Its foundation is established, its origin is solidified, its Daoist heart is clear, and its framework is complete, but it lacks the final tempering and trials.

Therefore, the immortal embryo is only half-formed, and the Dao Sprout is not yet fully developed.

Logically, he needs some time to mature and grow, or perhaps to be tempered by life and death.

The former is somewhat difficult.

Fortunately, the latter is located within this Dragon Gate.

Yu Tunzhou gazed at the Dao Sprout, expecting Taiji to come first, but to his surprise, Wuji emerged first.

And so, that astonishing scene unfolded on the platform—

The strange phenomena gradually subsided, the radiance returned to stillness like the tide, all laws and principles dissipated, heaven and earth were silent, and all things returned to nothingness.

Heaven and earth return to the Wuji.

When Yu Tunzhou opened his eyes, it was as if everything had settled down.

On the Dao Inquiry Platform, all was silent.

All eyes were fixed on Yu Tunzhou, suspecting that the disappearance of the manifested Dao Path of various factions was related to him.

Not far away, Kong Ling stared intently at the figure in blue robes who had repeatedly given them surprises and "enjoyments".

Compared to other martial artists, Kong Ling was able to truly sense the Daoist ripples that Yu Tunzhou had just stirred up.

What Dao Path has this guy actually attained?

The Five-Colored Divine Light inherently embodies the origin of heaven and earth, serving as the cornerstone of all existence and pointing directly to the origin of the Great Dao!

What kind of Dao Path could possibly be so powerful that it could even obscure and engulf her Five-Colored Divine Light?!

"Chaos Wuji?!"

Niu Tuntian was shocked. It knew that Yu Tunzhou had cultivated the Eight-Nine Mysterious Art and was most likely from the Jade Void Lineage.

Therefore, it immediately associated it with the supreme inheritance of the Jade Void Lineage — the Chaos Wuji!

Among the Three Pure Ones, the Great Celestial Venerable represents the Wuji) itself!

It had initially been suspicious of Yu Tunzhou's identity.

After all, if it's just the Eight-Nine Mysterious Art, it's not conclusive evidence. This divine skill has many lineages, and even the Great Sage of Plum Mountain in the Demon Race cultivates it, so it's not enough to determine its true origin.

With the Eight-Nine Mysterious Art and the ability of Yu Tunzhou to attain the Wuji Dao Path, it's practically a done deal!

This guy really obtained the core inheritance of the Jade Void Lineage and became a fourth-generation disciple of Jade Void?!

His status was far higher than he had imagined!

In terms of seniority alone, he is far above everyone else present!

An Ruyu looked at Yu Tunzhou thoughtfully, sensing a familiar aura emanating from him.

It seems that the path that Young Hero Guo has attained has some similarity and commonality with my own.

Wouldn't that mean... an enemy of the Great Dao?

An Ruyu gently bit her lip, a faint blush creeping onto her cheeks. Was this the sign of a couple destined for each other?

Feng Yanleng stared intently at Yu Tunzhou, his eyes gleaming with eager anticipation.

Great Hero Mo was right after all; this guy will be a formidable opponent for them!

Deng Canglan breathed a sigh of relief. It was still Brother Yu who made the appearance; Brother Jin and the others forgot all about glaring at him.

Lin Yueheng's eyes gleamed, thinking to himself, "As expected of you, buddy."

His right hand was already on the hilt of his sword; his desire to compete with Yu Tunzhou was second only to his desire to slay Wu Xuan.

Just as Yu Tunzhou opened his eyes and the undercurrents surged throughout the arena, a grand voice descended from an infinite height, resounding throughout the entire Dao Inquiry Platform:

"The third stage [Dao Inquiry Platform] has ended. The Eternal Dragon Gate is about to open."

The moment the Dao sound fell, everyone's figures swayed in unison, their bodies surrounded by flowing light and shadow, being swept and pulled by an invisible force.

When they opened their eyes again, everyone had left the Asking Platform and returned to the original Ascending Stone Steps.

Unlike when we came, all the thousands of stone steps have now merged together and lined up in a single row, forming a vast and boundless road leading to the Tongtian.

No longer are separate, staggered steps, but a single, wide, long staircase that stretches from your feet all the way to the horizon.

Paved with bluestone, with no railings on either side, it is over a hundred meters wide, resembling a magnificent Heavenly Dao.

The only thing that remained the same as before was the difference in everyone's position on the long steps. This was the result of the accumulation of the previous three challenges, with each performance reflected in the height they were standing on at this moment.

Therefore, the Yu Tunzhou stood at the very front of the crowd, closest to the top.

The others who manifested Dao Path Phenomenon, such as Kong Ling and Feng Yanleng, were located below, each at different levels.

Just as everyone was silently sensing the difference in their location and the fluctuations in their emotions, from the depths of the Void, that ancient, vast, and timeless Daoist voice once again resounded throughout the heavens and earth:

Those who climb against the current to the summit will see the Eternal Dragon Gate!

"Dragon Gate has limited spots; it can only accommodate ten people!"

A limit of ten people?!

These words caused an immediate silence in the room, which was then followed by a tremendous uproar.

Someone quickly scanned the list of those who had manifested their Dao Path today, and found that there were more than ten of these exceptional talents alone!

How can that be enough to go around?!

At that moment, everyone raised their heads and looked towards the end of the long staircase.

There, the sea of clouds surged, and the first rays of sunlight broke through the darkness.

A magnificent gate, so imposing it defies description, appears and disappears amidst the sea of clouds.

As everyone gazed at the Daoist School, a mix of emotions welled up within them.

No one knows what secrets, fortuitous opportunity, or world lies hidden behind that door.

But even a mere subordinate Stele of the Great Dao was enough to transform all the martial artists present, reshape their Dao Path, and break through their shackles, revealing the terrifying power of the Dragon Race.

And the end of this journey, the end of the Dragon Gate, must hold a tremendous destiny that could overturn the status quo of his peers and even rewrite the world's situation!

"We've finally reached this point..."

On the stone steps, someone whispered, their eyes burning with ambition.

The sound wasn't loud, but it was like a spark falling into dry tinder, instantly igniting everyone's emotions.

On the long steps, pairs of eyes lit up, some burning with fervor, some deep with restraint, and some calm and sharp. Every gaze was fixed on the majestic gate in the sea of clouds, and on the unknown world beyond it.

Previously, everyone was impressed by the manifestation of these people's Dao Path, feeling awe and a sense of inferiority. But now, when they saw the Eternal Dragon Gate in the sky, all their cowardice and fear were burned away by their burning ambition.

Even someone as powerful as Yu Tunzhou, could he possibly withstand the combined attack of ten or twenty of them?!

How many people could that Five-Colored Divine Light, which traversed the ancient past, sweep away at the same time?!

More importantly, this time the Dragon Gate Contest is free from any rules or restrictions, allowing everyone to External Scenery their ultimate weapons and secret techniques without reservation!

In an instant.

Along the entire Tongtian staircase, all reverence vanished, replaced only by a thirst for competition.

Everyone's ambition, obsession, and competitive spirit were ignited.

Powerful auras soared into the sky, intertwining, colliding, and balancing each other above the Path to Tongtian, filling the entire arena with murderous intent and fighting spirit.

Midway down the Dragon Gate Road, Xiao Yanzhi's eyes were deep, his heart calm, and everything was under control.

They were several miles away from Yu Tunzhou at the very front, but he was not worried at all that Yu Tunzhou would take the lead, because An Ruyu, Deng Canglan, and the strongmen from overseas would never tolerate Yu Tunzhou taking the lead and monopolizing the top spot!

In his view, once Yu Tunzhou sets off, he will become the target of everyone's attacks and will be besieged by all sides.

Once the various factions are locked in a struggle and mutually restraining each other, the distance of a few miles becomes insignificant.

Xiao Yanzhi's usually calm and deep eyes were gradually ignited with passion.

Once we can enter the Dragon Gate and confirm the Void coordinates, we can secure victory!

Xiao Yanzhi knew that many others had come with the same purpose as them, but he was confident that few could defeat the Lesser Three Talents Formation that he and Mingyu had jointly deployed.

"The Dao Path Phenomenon are for the future, not for the present!"

Xiao Yanzhi raised his eyes and met Tantai Mingyu's gaze not far away. Both of them were determined to win.

Kong Ling and Peng Fei exchanged glances, as did Niu Tuntian. The overseas forces were divided into different factions, and the three of them belonged to the Emperor Wa Palace, making them the strongest alliance.

The three immediately agreed to cover each other as they rushed towards the Dragon Gate, ensuring that at least two of them would Dragon Gate.

"When the Yu Tunzhou charges forward, I will stop and restrain it. You all try to rush forward as much as possible."

Kong Ling's gaze was cold as she surveyed the assembled heroes, quickly devising a strategy.

Yu Tunzhou has been leading the pack all along, and has long been the biggest threat in everyone's eyes.

Kong Ling was certain that as soon as he made a move, it would inevitably attract the attention of the heroes who would surround and restrain him, which would be the best opportunity for them to break through and reach the top.

Jin Buxi remained expressionless and transmitted his voice to Zhang Buyu, saying, "I will do my utmost to stop Deng Canglan from entering the Dragon Gate later. Be careful."

Zhang Buyu gave a wry smile, knowing that Senior Brother Jin had completely given up on entering the Dragon Gate and instead focused on intercepting "Young Hero Guo," who had been playing them for fools.

He hesitated for a while. The two weeks he spent together in the second trial, especially the other person's words and actions, made him feel that Deng Canglan was not the unscrupulous demon he was rumored to be.

But before he could speak, he felt a familiar yet unfamiliar Fist Intent.

Just as that grand, resounding sermon once again echoed throughout heaven and earth, announcing the start of the Dragon Gate Contest—

A vast, boundless, and domineering Fist Intent surged upwards, like the sun and moon rising in the sky, hanging high above everyone's heads, or like water overflowing rivers and filling the four seas, suppressing the sky and transforming into a waterfall that cascaded down, heavily pressing down on everyone's heads.

So much so that even though the Dragon Gate Contest had already begun, all the martial artists who were poised to fight stood frozen in shock, wondering what strange change had occurred.

Witnessing this scene, Zhang Buyu was stunned into silence.

He even overlooked the astonishing truth that Young Hero Guo was Deng Canglan, as if he had returned to Luofu Grotto-Heaven more than a year ago at this moment.

That day.

Someone raised their fist and questioned the heavens, questioning the Martial Ancestor of Fist. The zenith of their Fist Intent was so great that it affected the Martial Fortune, initiating an invisible battle against that legendary being for the Great Dao!

Today, this scene has been repeated, and even surpassed the previous one!

The difference is...

Zhang Buyu looked up and saw a figure swimming against the current.

At the very front of the long staircase, the figure in blue robes, who held the advantage and was closest to the Dragon Gate, did not take the opportunity to ascend. Instead, he turned around and slowly descended the Tongtian Stone Steps.

His powerful Fist Intent swept across the sky like a waterfall cascading down three thousand feet, giving everyone a true sense of going against the current.

At this moment, with the Eternal Dragon Gate above, all the geniuses in the arena are striving upwards against the current, vying to reach the summit.

He alone descended the steps, as if he regarded all the martial artists present as his own "countercurrent."

Yu Tunzhou turned around, descended the steps, and took his first step.

With such overwhelming Fist Intent, this step felt like it had landed on everyone's hearts, causing a tightness in their chests.

Even Kong Ling, who had already greatly overestimated the Yu Tunzhou, was still deeply shocked. What on earth was this...?

What Martial Intention!

Is this person truly not a reincarnation of a powerful being, but rather their contemporary?!

Yu Tunzhou his hands into his sleeves and slowly walked down, talking to himself, as if responding to someone. While he spoke, no one below spoke, as if they only needed to listen.

My name is Yu Tunzhou.

The fish is one that soars into the sky like a kite and leaps in the abyss like a fish.

"Tun" means to swallow mountains and rivers with overwhelming force.

And the boat...

The people on the boat were all from an enemy country.

He swept his gaze across the "enemy country" before him, finally settling on An Ruyu. His gaze was extremely aggressive, intense but not manic, exuding a domineering, deathly indifference.

He smiled and said, "You want to see just how high the fist techniques of the Martial Ancestor, Wenquan, really are?"

I'm giving you a chance today.

He looked at everyone and smiled, revealing his teeth:

"I'm giving you a chance too."

Those who escape today's blows may enter the Dragon Gate!