Reverse to Limitlessness, Heaven and Earth Become One

It was already afternoon when Feng Xu stepped into the Hall of Diligent Governance.

The palace was unusually dimly lit, with all the doors and windows tightly shut. Only a few palace lanterns glowed faintly in the corners, casting an flickering light on the figure sitting on the dragon throne.

Feng Xu lowered his head, performing the rites of a subject to a ruler.

"His Majesty."

"Get up."

Emperor Tianshun's voice descended from above, carrying an indescribable hoarseness.

Feng Xu raised his head, his gaze sweeping upwards, and his heart sank slightly.

Although the light was dim, it couldn't hide it from his eyes. The man, leaning against the dragon throne and dressed in a bright yellow dragon robe, couldn't conceal the lingering aura of decay emanating from him, as if he had been overworked and indulged in wine and women for too long, leaving him physically and mentally drained.

Compared to when Feng Xu last entered the palace a month ago, he seemed to have aged ten years!

The news that had come from the palace in recent days flashed through Feng Xu's mind.

Emperor Tianshun did not indulge in wine and women, but instead secluded himself in the ancestral land of the Ji Clan deep within the palace, forbidding anyone from disturbing him, until he emerged from seclusion yesterday.

Feng Xu composed himself and began to report on the battle between Dharma Aspect that had broken out two days prior.

This great battle is between Xue Wuya, the newly Dharma Aspect of the Blood River Dao, and Yan Huifeng, the long-established Supreme Sword Lord of the Nanhua Sect!

This battle broke out two days ago, but it hasn't ended yet, and the situation... can be said to remain completely unchanged.

It was the same as it was at the beginning, and it remains the same now.

From the very beginning of the battle, Xue Wuya was completely suppressed by Yan Huifeng, with almost no power to fight back. His second place on the Heaven Ranking was no empty title!

The problem is that no matter how Yan Huifeng "kills" Xue Wuya, the latter can recover at an astonishing speed!

To outsiders, both his physical body and his Primordial Spirit appeared virtually unharmed!

It seems that the sword of that Sect Master Yan was completely ineffective against Xue Wuya.

In their deduction, Xue Wuya probably possessed some kind of power that surpassed that of Immortals and Gods. Although he could hardly harm Yan Huifeng, the latter was equally helpless against him.

Thanks to this "difficult" nature, Xue Wuya's ranking on the Heaven Ranking wouldn't be at the bottom...

Emperor Tianshun tapped his fingers lightly on the armrest of the dragon throne.

Feng Xu paused.

Emperor Tianshun slowly asked, "Did Yan Huifeng use the Immortal Sword?"

Everyone knows that when Yan Huifeng broke through to the Dharma Aspect, the extraordinary phenomena he caused attracted a celestial sword to come to him, but the name of this celestial sword remains unknown to this day.

In fact, there have been very few clashes between the Dharma Aspect in the past hundred years. The rankings on the Heaven Ranking are mostly based on the speculations of the Star Palace and the Jixia Academy based on existing information.

It could even be said that, in the past fifty years, apart from the two newly promoted Half-Step Dharma Aspect in the Northern Dark Continent, all the Dharma Aspect battles that have been recorded have been fought by that Great Hero Mo.

Besides, even the wandering gang leader, Old Gang Leader Su, hasn't made a move in many years.

"Your Majesty, the Immortal Sword has not yet been used," Feng Xu replied. "According to reliable sources, Sect Master Yan once used the seventeenth form of the Supreme Sword Instruction, attempting to use Sword Intent to construct a cage of heaven and earth to suppress Xue Wuya, but the effect was minimal."

Emperor Tianshun remained silent for a moment, then slowly asked, "Is there any movement from the Anguo Ji Clan? Have you consulted that ancestor?"

"It has been many days since I last paid my respects to the Old Wang," Feng Xu shook his head. "Since the Old Wang went into seclusion to prepare for the battle against the Martial Ancestor, he has ordered that all visitors be refused."

Emperor Tianshun then asked, "Have there been any recent developments among the Dharma Aspect throughout the land?"

"According to the monitoring of the Heaven Ranking, apart from Su Mang Old Gang Leader Su, all the known Dharma Aspect experts are in their proper positions and have not shown any unusual behavior," Feng Xu reported one by one.

"What about that one from the Heavenly Demon Sect?" Emperor Tianshun suddenly asked.

"After returning from overseas, apart from a brief confrontation with Old Gang Leader Su in the Western Desert last year, Kou Ziling has remained in the Heavenly Demon Sect, keeping a low profile and making no moves."

Emperor Tianshun nodded, his face expressionless, and waved his hand. "Instruct the Star Palace to register the newly promoted Dharma Aspect onto the Heaven Ranking as soon as possible, and supervise them accordingly."

"Step down."

Feng Xu remained silent for a moment, standing still.

The air inside the hall froze instantly.

Emperor Tianshun raised his eyes, his gaze as cold as a knife. "What? My orders are no longer valid? You also wish to defy me?"

Feng Xu sighed softly, cupped his hands, and said, "Your Majesty misunderstands. I merely wished to remind Your Majesty—"

He raised his head, his gaze calm and resolute.

"Although the court is currently unstable, the Great Yan still has many capable ministers. Your Majesty, please do not let them down."

Emperor Tianshun looked at him, his face expressionless.

a long time.

"You may leave now, Commander-in-Chief Feng."

Feng Xu remained silent, bowed, and took his leave.

The footsteps gradually faded away, disappearing at the end of the long corridor outside the hall.

After Feng Xu left, Emperor Tianshun sat on his dragon throne, dismissed the palace maids in the hall, and suddenly spoke:

"The Imperial Advisor is truly remarkable."

"They even managed to fool the Heaven Ranking left behind by the Human Emperor."

The sound echoed in the empty hall.

A figure walked slowly in from outside the hall.

Clad in white, as pure as snow, untouched by a speck of dust.

Kou Ziling walked with his hands behind his back, his pace unhurried, as if he were strolling in his own courtyard.

"Your Majesty flatters me." He smiled slightly. "Just some minor tricks. If I didn't even have these tricks, how dare I come to see Your Majesty?"

"What exactly does the Imperial Preceptor want from me, or from the Imperial Family?" Emperor Tianshun asked, his tone much more conciliatory than before.

Kou Ziling said, "Your Majesty only needs to cooperate. What I desire does not conflict with Your Majesty's or the Ji Clan's desires. In fact, it greatly benefits the Ji Clan and can help Your Majesty secure your rule."

"So what is the Imperial Advisor planning to do next?"

"The first thing to do right now is naturally to reclaim the Human Dao Fortune that belongs to the Great Yan Imperial Family," Kou Ziling said with a smile.

Emperor Tianshun's lips curled into a sneer as he said sarcastically, "Does the Imperial Advisor have the confidence to deal with my ancestor?"

The Human Dao Fortune gathered by the Great Yan Imperial Family fell upon that Old Wang two hundred years ago, forging his prestigious title of number one on the Heaven Ranking.

If this Human Dao Fortune could be reclaimed, his great-uncle Ji Yaoyang wouldn't have been relegated to tenth place on the Heaven Ranking.

Compared to an "ancestor" from a collateral branch, their royal uncle is naturally more reliable!

"The right time, the right place, and the right people," Kou Ziling said with a slight smile. "Now, except for the right people, everything is on His Majesty's side. Otherwise, why would I have chosen His Majesty?"

Meeting the questioning gaze of Emperor Tianshun, Kou Ziling casually said, "Your Majesty only needs to send someone to inquire about the Old Wang's plans, asking him how he intends to face the Martial Ancestor —whether he will rely on the Human Dao Fortune or solely on his own strength?"

Emperor Tianshun's gaze sharpened.

Yu Tunzhou sat cross-legged on a solitary peak under the name of the Nanhua Sect.

After surviving the tribulation, the speed at which he circulated the Eight-Nine Mysterious Art actually increased several levels, and his self-healing speed also greatly improved.

It would take an ordinary martial artist at least half a month to rebuild the Inner Heaven and Earth, but he only took a day and a half.

At this moment, within the Inner Heaven and Earth, the Mountain Peaks Surpassing Kunlun have been restored to their original state, with peaks and ridges stretching like dragon veins, rocks Ruyu, and spiritual springs cascading down from the cliffs, accompanied by the gentle breeze of the pines.

The Vast Sea and Azure Deep ocean has returned to its former state, its waters deep black, calmly containing the grandeur of countless rivers.

And here, nestled between mountains and sea, a new scenic spot has been added—

Water Mist and Rosy Clouds.

Mist rises from the sea, wisps and strands, like smoke and gauze, drifting over the mountainside, over the peaks, and lingering in the forest.

This is the third of the Eight Sceneries of Xuandu.

This was also thanks to Yu Tunzhou for the remaining half day.

Today, the sacred mountain stands majestically, the rivers flow freely, and the mist and clouds are enchanting.

The three wondrous sights are independent of each other, yet subtly echo each other. They form a delicate cycle with the Limitless Gang Qi of the Yu Tunzhou as the hub, and are based on the Eight-Nine Mysterious Art, drawing upon the Power of the Eight Extremes of Heaven and Earth to strengthen themselves.

The construction of each wonder made his Inner Heaven and Earth more stable, and when he broke through to the External Scenery in the future, the inner and outer worlds would converge, and corresponding strange phenomena could be manifested.

This idea was already taking shape when he made his move.

Yu Tunzhou wanted to go further and build a fourth wonder, but unfortunately, the creation of the Inner Heaven and Earth was not something that could be done at will. It required Dao Foundation as support and enough principles of law to be inscribed within the body as a basis.

He is currently at the Early Divine Ability Stage. Once he breaks through to the Middle Divine Ability Stage, and his Dao Sprout Immortal Embryo, which serve as his Dao Foundation, further strengthen, they should be able to support him in establishing two extraordinary landscapes.

Adding the existing three, that makes seven scenic wonders.

Most martial artists with Divine Ability powers are lucky if they can support one or two extraordinary landscapes within their Inner Heaven and Earth.

The miraculous manifestations of the Dao Path led him to set up two extraordinary sights from the very beginning.

Having survived a calamity, his life essence and Inner Heaven and Earth have been enhanced, which enabled him to establish the third wondrous scene.

However, based on his current calculations, once he breaks through to the Late Divine Ability Stage, he will still be one scene short of the Eight Sceneries of the Eight Sceneries Palace.

Yu Tunzhou had not forgotten that within the Eight Trigrams Furnace deep within the Eight Sceneries Palace, the Daoist body of the [Grand Dharma Master Xuandu] left behind by Laojun was Inner Heaven and Earth constructed from the Eight Sceneries.

Eight wondrous scenes surround one side, each holding its own path and revealing its own principle. They appear to be separate, but in reality, they share the same origin. They are fused together with the organs, flesh, blood, and acupoints of that Dao body, forming a "Dao Palace" Inner Heaven and Earth.

It was as if the entire universe was contained within one palace.

In the end, the Eight Sceneries even merged into one, evolving into a primordial wilderness, revealing the ninth wonder of the Eight Sceneries Palace — the Primordial Chaos.

That is the true essence of the Eight Sceneries Palace:

When visible, the Eight Sceneries are arranged in order; when hidden, the primordial chaos returns to oneness!

"Is this final scene going to fall on the third level of the Eight-Nine Mysterious Art?"

Even Yu Tunzhou was unusually perplexed.

The lightning tribulation of the Eight-Nine Mysterious Art is a bit too extreme.

When he broke through the first tribulation of lightning, his overall strength was only comparable to that of Half-Step External Scenery.

At present, he Early Divine Ability Stage, and his overall strength is comparable to the External Scenery Third Layer, which is why he barely survived the heavenly tribulation.

He dared not even imagine what the power of the third heavenly tribulation would be!

External Scenery Fourth Layer?

Is it five floors?

He had already witnessed the power of the fourth level; Xuanyangzi had severely injured him with a single strike within the manifested realm of law principles!

Five floors...

Yu Tunzhou immediately began discussing the issue of the Heavenly Tribulation with the Great Sage Huntian, the source of the profound skill.

Huntian was also very puzzled; in its view, the tribulation that Yu Tunzhou had undergone was simply too exaggerated.

Especially the degree of increase between different levels.

The first chapter of the Eight-Nine Mysterious Art mainly lays the foundation; the real transformation occurs in the second chapter.

It hesitated and asked, "Fellow Daoist, are you sure you haven't practiced your [Eight-Nine Mysterious Art] incorrectly?"

Yu Tunzhou suddenly became suspicious.

The Eight-Nine Mysterious Art that Huntian gave him were a second-hand transfer; they were a simplified version that Brother Monkey gave to his sworn brothers.

The Eight-Nine Mysterious Art he cultivated belonged to the "second-hand transfer to the first-hand" method, and was sublimated through the Muscle-Tendon Changing Classic.

That time, his mind went directly to the gate of the Jade Void Palace!

Although he ultimately failed to enter, upon his return, he had mastered the profound skill, so there must have been no mistake.

"There are indeed some problems with your tribulation. Last time you basically went through it alone, so I didn't notice anything wrong, but this time there's clearly a problem."

Huntian paused, then said seriously.

"The tribulation that Xuanyangzi faced was clearly tailored to his cultivation level. In the Primordial Era, only peerless experts could overcome the Nine Heavens. If he hadn't relied on external forces, he would have perished long ago."

"But the tribulation you face isn't based on cultivation level, nor on the level of the Eight-Nine Mysterious Art; it's more like... a combination of strength?"

At this point, Huntian couldn't help but frown.

Heavenly tribulations are usually based on a uniform standard, divided according to one's cultivation level. Some people find them difficult to overcome, while others can overcome them easily. They do not vary from person to person, because the Heavenly Dao is impartial.

However, if we consider the current overall strength, the calamity would be enough to endanger the life of any being!

This reminded Huntian of another kind of "calamity".

In the primordial era, beings above Immortals and Gods existed in their own world; what heavenly tribulation could possibly strike down such beings?

However, even such beings are not without their tribulations. As long as they have not transcended this This Shore, they cannot escape their Predestination calamities, which the powerful figures from all sides refer to as...

Dao Calamity!

The existence of those facing Dao Calamity is often a step above, or even higher than, those undergoing Tribulation.

Each Dao Calamity overcome is no less than a rebirth from the ashes.

The calamity of the Yu Tunzhou is clearly less than a heavenly tribulation, but it's still somewhat lacking in Dao Calamity.

It was truly baffling to even the plant itself.

Yu Tunzhou activated the Eight-Nine Mysterious Art, introspectively examining his own body. Indestructible Golden Light flowed between his flesh and blood, and after being tempered by heavenly lightning, its strength had clearly increased to a higher level.

Although the heavenly tribulation was powerful, it also brought considerable benefits to oneself.

For now, I can only hope that after breaking through to the Late Divine Ability Stage and forging the Seven Realms, my strength will improve significantly, or that I can find another way to overcome the Heavenly Tribulation...

Yu Tunzhou thought to himself.

Late Divine Ability Stage shouldn't be difficult. After leaving the Dragon Palace, he vaguely sensed a mysterious aura coming from the Void, nourishing the Dao Sprout Immortal Embryo.

My perception has become more pronounced during these two days of practice.

I don't know if this is the case for everyone, or if it's some kind of exception.

Having finished his cultivation, Yu Tunzhou stood up and looked up at the distant sea of clouds.

A crack appeared in the sky there.

The aftershocks left by the collision of the two Dharma Aspect powers tore the sky to shreds.

The clouds churned like boiling water, and the endless sword light was as clear as water, engulfing everything, like an Indestructible sword formation. Occasionally, blood mist would spread, but it would be quickly shattered into dust by the sword light.

That was the battlefield between the Supreme Sword Lord Yan Huifeng and the Blood River Dao Dharma Aspect.

The fighting has been going on for four days now, and neither side has stopped!

Because he was concerned about his senior brother, Daoist Qingya only led him here so that he could go into seclusion to recover, while he himself went to watch the battle from afar.

"I wonder who has the upper hand now..." Yu Tunzhou murmured, "This guy from the Blood River Dao is indeed quite skilled. He just entered the Dharma Aspect, yet he's already fighting against Yan Huifeng's ranked second on the Heaven Ranking."

"Young Hero Yu, have you finally finished your training?"

An aged voice appeared behind him.

Yu Tunzhou blinked, turned around, and cupped his hands in greeting:

"Old Gang Leader Su!"

"Young Hero Yu, you are too kind. This old man dares not accept such a great gift." The old beggar chuckled, but showed no sign of politeness whatsoever.

"Senior is back? Is the battle over?" Yu Tunzhou's gaze drifted towards the horizon.

Is this debate over the Dharma Aspect finally coming to an end?

"It's still a long way off." Old Gang Leader Su rubbed his hands together and sighed, "It's just that I couldn't bear to watch any longer. Tathagata Divine Palm could redeem him."

Yu Tunzhou looked surprised and asked for details.

After hearing Old Gang Leader Su's brief description, Yu Tunzhou frowned and said in a deep voice:

"This must be the power of the Netherworld Blood Sea. It seems this person has also mastered the Blood Sea True Scripture."

"Oh?" Old Gang Leader Su Outer Dao, "Young Hero Yu knows about this?"

Yu Tunzhou nodded, making no attempt to conceal the truth, and attributed the reason entirely to the Dragon Race: "In the Dragon Gate, I overheard a few words from someone behind the scenes of the Dragon Race, who said that by cultivating this method, one can borrow the power of the Blood Sea to become immortal Indestructible, making them extremely difficult to kill."

"The Netherworld Blood Sea... Is this what's beyond Immortals and Gods?" the old gang leader muttered to himself, his eyes deep and profound. "No wonder it's like this."

Yu Tunzhou couldn't help but ask, "Even Sect Master Yan Huifeng can't do anything about him?"

Old Gang Leader Su shook his head and said, "Young Yan hasn't used his trump card yet. Both sides are probing each other's strengths. However, Xue Wuya represents not only himself, but also the entire Six Paths of Evil and Demons."

Yu Tunzhou's gaze sharpened, and he said in a deep voice, "Is the Six Paths of Evil and Demons about to lose its composure again?"

This was almost predictable. Now that a new Dharma Aspect has been promoted in the Blood River Dao, and he is still so troublesome, he will inevitably develop corresponding ambitions, no longer content with the present, and craving more, ultimately bringing chaos to the world!

The old gang leader did not answer. He looked up at the sky, where the sea of clouds surged and the rift in the sky, where the sword light and blood mist intertwined, still showed no sign of closing.

After a long silence, this person slowly said, "In this world, some Dharma Aspect are powerful enough to intimidate the world simply by sitting high there; others are a blessing to all beings simply by sitting there peacefully."

"Young fish, which type do you think I am?"

I think you're a street thug...

These are words that absolutely must not be said.

Yu Tunzhou gave a thumbs-up and said, "Wandering the world, acting freely, upholding justice—that's the spirit of men!"

The old gang leader chuckled and said, "I'm sorry to disappoint you. Although I've traveled all over the country, I haven't really been involved in much of the business. I just keep an eye on the various Dharma Aspect in my spare time to prevent certain guys from causing trouble."

Yu Tunzhou, his eyes wide with astonishment.

Among the various Martial Dao sects in the Central Plains, the Beggar Sect' Sect is a rather unique existence, existing in both righteous and evil ways. It is a mixed bag, with both scoundrels who bully men and women and true heroes who uphold justice.

This Old Gang Leader Su, was a wanderer who rarely appeared.

Unexpectedly, this old gang leader, who has been elusive and wandering the martial world for years, was actually trying to control all the Dharma Aspect under heaven!

He suddenly recalled a dialogue from Stephen Chow's Su Qier in his previous life, which implied that the number of the Beggar Sect Clan members and the growth of their strength were not determined by the Beggar Sect, but by the ruling dynasty.

When the world is at peace, no one wants to be a beggar.

The world was in chaos, and beggars were everywhere.

Before Yu Tunzhou could speak, the old gang leader suddenly muttered to himself:

"By merely borrowing a fraction of the Blood Sea's power, even a mere youth like Yan was rendered helpless. Is this what it means to be above the Immortals and Gods? It truly fills us with both immense fear and longing..."

"Young Yu, focus on your cultivation. Try to improve your cultivation level before those Immortals and Gods ascend again, otherwise it will all be for nothing in the end."

Ascension?

Yu Tunzhou looked confused; shouldn't it be a return?

The old gang leader now seemed to be talking to himself, and a hint of fatigue was showing in his eyes.

"Back then, that man from Little Thunderclap Temple talked to me about the primordial tide and destiny, and I found it all absurd. But now, it seems to make some sense."

"In this world, some people are swept along by the torrent of the times, running around in all directions just to survive, unable to control their own destiny."

"Some people stubbornly stayed where they were, refusing to leave, and were eventually swallowed up by the flood."

"Some people chose to go against the current, using their arms to block the flow of the flood."

He turned around and said calmly, "That kid Lu Huaiqing wanted to be the third kind of person, but in the end he still ended up with the second kind of fate."

Yu Tunzhou felt a slight tremor in his heart.

This person patted his shoulder lightly and smiled:

"Among this generation of young people, besides those three little guys, Lu Huaiqing has found such an interesting lad as you. I'm really looking forward to seeing what you can do."

Seeing you today was a spur-of-the-moment decision; I wanted to give you something, as a way of commemorating our three previous encounters.

Yu Tunzhou instinctively opened his arms.

A dark, black pill fell into his hand, yet it emitted a pleasant fragrance.

"This is what I found while exploring an High Antiquity cave. I've forgotten its name, but it's meant to save your life. It can save your life in a critical moment. Keep it safe. I hope you achieve great martial arts success and bring peace to this region in the future."

The old gang leader waved his hand and stepped straight into the Void.

"Let me give you one last piece of advice: the world is about to descend into chaos. First, protect yourself, then try to save the people."

Let's go!

Gazing at the vanished figure in the Void, Yu Tunzhou gripped the pill in his hand, momentarily lost in thought.

When did such a good thing happen? Life-saving pills are given away so casually?

Yu Tunzhou a deep breath and exhaled the stale air from his body.

According to Master Lu's prophecy, the Great Yan will perish in the third year of the Tianshun!

The world is on the verge of chaos. Foreign tribes covet its Aristocratic Clan, powerful clans vie for power, the ancestral temple of Daoist School is suspected of harboring sinister forces, and the Six Paths of Evil and Demons are experiencing a sudden surge in strength. Behind the scenes, it seems that ancient gods and Buddhas are orchestrating events...

In this vast world, where should I stand?

Can this world, which accommodates hundreds of millions of people, also accommodate itself?

The Yu Tunzhou and turned to descend the mountain.

He wanted to see the chaos in the world and the ups and downs of the Mortal Realm.

If one day, this world truly can no longer accept me...

That place where he stood was the Mortal Realm.

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