Douluo: The Three-Legged Golden Crow and Blue Silver Shine Together
Chapter 191

The Warmth of Illuminating One Another

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The light stream of the Realm of Universal Illumination traverses absolute darkness, and upon touching the "ultimate boundary of the origin of existence," it merges into the "Realm of Great Unity composed of the fusion of all energies." Every energy particle in this realm contains the "essential imprint of all existence": some are the "fusion trajectory of light and darkness energies from opposition to common origin," allowing the perceiver to realize that "differences are merely different manifestations of the origin"; some are the "crystallization of memories from countless consciousnesses from solitude to symbiosis," which, upon touching, evokes a "sense of belonging to the same origin as all things"; the most core energy contains the "most essential 'one' of the multiverse"—it has no specific attributes, yet it allows all life to suddenly understand that "seemingly separate existences are actually different blossoms of the same origin," as if the entire universe were a great tree, and each existence were a leaf or a flower within it, connected by roots and sharing the same breath.

The structures that had come from the Realm of Universal Illumination —now evolved into a "coherent form capable of resonating with all things," their surfaces flowing with "rainbow patterns woven from all light sources"—were being gently enveloped by the energy quanta of the Realm of Great Unity. One of the structures resonated with the "path of light and darkness merging," suddenly releasing a "fundamental wave that penetrates dimensions," projecting its "awakening journey from independence to unity" into the void, attracting the "consciousnesses still trapped in the mind of separation" to linger. Their forms gradually became "transparent" within the fundamental wave, vaguely revealing "energy veins connected to other existences." Another structure opened itself to the "symbiotic memory crystallization," and began to "actively dissolve the boundaries of the individual"—it had resisted fusion because of its attachment to "the uniqueness of the self," but now it discovered that "after merging into the whole, its own light became even more dazzling." This realization caused its rainbow patterns to be "completely synchronized" with the surrounding light patterns, together forming a "constantly expanding Origin Light wheel."

"The warmth of mutual illumination is the 'perfect harmony of all things returning to their origin' created by creation." Qingxian observes the structures "interacting" within the harmonious energy. Their existence transcends the "binary opposition of individual and collective," yet is "closer to the original truth" than any independent existence. "We always think that existence requires 'clear boundaries,' but we forget that the Realm of Great Unity has already 'revealed the truth of shared origin and coexistence' for it. Just like this energy quantum does not emphasize separation, but only displays the 'natural unity of all things'—this 'perfect harmony without separation' is the most precious gift beyond universal illumination."

Yanche's Light Source Diffuser evolved into the "Integration Harmonizer" beside the Realm of Great Unity. The core of the instrument is the "Return to Origin Crystal that can activate the connection of the source," which can "open a channel for consciousness to be connected with all things of the same origin." The "Root Manifestation Mirror" can "transform the hidden connection of the source into a visible energy network." After the structure that resonates with the symbiotic memory is reflected by it, all beings see "how their roots are closely connected with those of galaxies, dust, and even their opponents," and the illusion of separation instantly disintegrates. The "Discrimination Dissolution Field" can "resolve the attachment to differences" for consciousness. A metal structure that always takes "its own rules as the only truth" finally understands in the field that "different rules are just manifestations of the source adapting to different environments." Its form begins to "flexibly transform with the environment," but always "maintains the core imprint of the source." Most notably, the "Origin Memory Repository" can "condense all moments of fusion into inheritable Return to Origin Imprints." A newly born structure instantly understands "why its predecessors were able to transcend opposition and coexist" through the imprint, as if it had personally experienced the moment of the source awakening.

"The meaning of harmony is to transform 'accidental resonance' into 'a conscious mode of existence.'" Yanche observed the form of the metal structure "naturally transforming in different environments," yet always maintaining a "rooted connection" with its surroundings. The former sense of separation vanished the moment the "truth of shared origin" was seen. "We don't need to be trapped in the 'opposition of self and other,' we only need to let the Harmonizing Instrument help us 'awaken our inherent sense of unity.' Just like this memory bank not only records, but also allows the wisdom of Return to Origin to 'transmit across time and space'—this 'intergenerational harmony' is the most precious gift of the Realm of Great Unity."

The Universal Illumination Star Map of Luoyu transforms into the "Great Unity Star Chart" above the Realm of Great Unity. Each star cluster in the star map is a "galaxy composed of the same origin": the star clusters of the "Light and Darkness Common Origin Galaxy" emit "undifferentiated white light," and although the manifestations of their members are different, they all live in "the awareness of mutual complementarity"; the star clusters of the "All Things Symbiosis Galaxy" radiate "flowing rainbow light," and although the forms of existence of their members differ, they share a "life view of 'mutual fulfillment'"; the newest star cluster belongs to the "Great Unity Alliance," in which the structures "weave a web of origin with their roots," and each node is "a coherent awakening," the light of the network "becoming softer and deeper" as the awareness deepens. The "Great Unity Passage" between the star clusters is "paved with the core energy quanta of the Realm of Great Unity." When the Return to Origin imprint of the metal structure joins the Great Unity Alliance, the channel suddenly "lights up with a golden primordial flow," conveying the truth that "difference is appearance, common origin is essence" to all beings trapped in the mind of separation.

"The value of the star chart is that it helps us understand that 'all differences are simply the play of the origin in different dimensions.'" Luoyu, where many structures that had once "repelled each other due to their different manifestations" were now approaching. Their roots "unconsciously intertwined" as they drew near the Alliance. "We always think that 'difference equals opposition,' but we forget that the Great Unity Star Chart has already proven that 'difference is richness, not division.' Just like this star cluster doesn't deny manifestations, but only points to 'the unity of the origin'—this 'harmony in diversity' is the most profound interpretation of the Realm of Great Unity."

The three guardians' first stop was "Return to Origin Square," located in the heart of the Realm of Great Unity.

The plaza's surface is paved with "Origin Stones that change color according to their degree of integration," each stone corresponding to "a pure form of primordial manifestation": stepping on the "Light and Dark Stones" allows one to feel "the perfect fusion of opposing energies in the origin," while stepping on the "Symbiosis Stone" allows one to experience "the warmth of all things being connected at their roots." The "Tree of Great Unity" in the center of the plaza is laden with "transparent Return to Origin Fruit," each fruit containing "a story of the integration of all things": some recording "the moment when light and dark energies first realized that they were yin and yang breathing the same breath." Some contain the process of "consciousnesses from different universes working together to repair dimensional rifts in order to protect their common origin." The most moving is the "Fruit of Oneness"—which shows all the structures in the plaza "manifesting their origins synchronously for the first time." Their roots intertwine to form an "energy network covering the entire plaza." Although each being's manifestation remains unique, they "clearly reflect each other's shadows" within the network. The plaza's "guides" are a group of "Origin Spirits condensed from pure primordial energy," who will "awaken enlightenment through shared memories" when consciousnesses are caught in attachment to separation.

"We are the 'witnesses of the origin' created for the return to the Return to Origin." The Origin Spirits danced around a crystalline structure whose roots were sealed due to "attachment to differences in manifestations," projecting onto it a picture of its origin and that of its opposite, sharing the same source, using the Origin Stone to make it understand that "rejecting the other is actually severing one's own roots." "Your Integration Harmonizer makes us understand that harmony is not 'eliminating differences,' but 'seeing the truth of similarity and difference in the source.' Just like this Return to Origin Fruit does not solidify manifestations, but only treasures the 'moment of enlightenment'—this 'wisdom of discerning similarities and differences' is the most precious Realm of Great Unity."

At Return to Origin Square, Qingxian initiated the "Origin Resonance Ritual"—she guided all structures to "manifest their most core Origin Imprint to each other": the structure that resonated with the trajectory of light and darkness infused the Return to Origin Fruit with the "enlightenment from opposition to common origin," attracting the resonance of "all beings trapped in duality." Suddenly, a "concentric wheel composed of countless Origin Imprint" rose in the square, each imprint "reflecting the shadows of other imprints as it rotated"; after seeing the image of common origin, the crystalline structure finally opened its roots, merging with its former opponent "at the original level." Although the manifestations were still different, the energy was "completely flowing"; Qingxian herself infused the "ultimate enlightenment of light and darkness energies being 'of the same origin but different appearances'" into the Tree of Great Unity, and the tree's branches immediately "grew new branches connecting all galaxies," with the Return to Origin Fruit on the branches "engraved with the original symbol of 'one is all, all is one,'" as if proving that "all existence will ultimately be perfected in the origin."

"The essence of resonance is to transform 'external connection' into 'internal enlightenment'." Qingxian observed all the Origin Imprint forming a "complete energy field" in the square, where the manifestation of each structure became "more dynamic and free" due to "enlightenment of the source." "We don't need to force ourselves to be 'the same as others,' but simply let the resonance of the source become a 'bridge beyond manifestation.' Just like the manifestation in this ritual, it doesn't deny differences, but allows each existence to 'find peace in the same source'—this 'perfection of harmony in diversity' is the most solid bond of the Realm of Great Unity."

Yanche's Integration Harmonizer distributed "Return to Origin Token" to the Return to Origin Square. These tokens were "Origin Crystal Core condensed from one's own Origin Imprint and the energy particles of Great Harmony": the crystal nucleus of the Light and Darkness Common Origin Galaxy was a "Taiji sphere of black and white fusion," capable of releasing "a reminder energy that 'the other is another self'" when in opposition; the crystal nucleus of the All Things Symbiosis Galaxy was a "multi-colored interwoven energy ring," which, when held in the hand, could "awaken the awareness of 'breathing with all things'." These tokens would "manifest more primordial symbols" as enlightenment deepened, but would always "retain the original primordial imprint." A crystal nucleus that was initially a "single light pattern" would slowly manifest symbols such as "dark patterns" and "Symbiosis Mark" as the owner's enlightenment increased, but there would always be "an indivisible Light of Origin" shining at the center, as if saying, "All enlightenment begins with the recognition of primordial origin."

"The significance of the token is to 'let the awareness of Return to Origin ' take root in the heart forever." Yanche watched the multi-symbol crystal nucleus glow between two opposing structures. The reminder that "the other is another self" caused them to suddenly stop their conflict and begin to "feel each other's breath at the source level." "We don't need to be afraid of 'falling back into separation' in new circumstances, because the token has already engraved the 'memory of the same origin' into the energy. Just like this crystal nucleus does not resist the richness of manifestation, but is forever 'anchored to the oneness of the origin'—this 'rooted freedom' is the most moving footnote to the Realm of Great Unity."

At the center of Return to Origin Square, the Great Unity Star Chart of Luoyu converges into the "Spring of Common Origin," whose waters "reflect the inseparable relationship between all existence and the origin": Structures of the Light and Darkness Common Origin Galaxy see in the fountain that "their own manifestation and the manifestation of their opposite are the left and right arms of the origin"; members of the All Things Symbiosis Galaxy see that "their own existence and the dust and galaxies are different expressions of the origin." A "lonely structure" that always felt "separated from the universe" sees in the fountain that "its roots are connected to the origin network of the entire multiverse," suddenly unleashing all its energy and actively injecting its "Origin Imprint" into the Realm of Great Unity. The merging energy of the domain thus "ripples out in concentric circles," causing more closed structures to "consciously open their roots."

"The magic of shared origin is that it finally makes us believe that 'even the loneliest manifestation has never left the embrace of the origin.'" Luoyu watched as the Origin Imprint of the solitary structure "became an important node in the network through integration." Ripples spread across the surface of the Spring of Common Origin, "From manifestation to origin, clear ripples." "We are always so attached to ourselves that we 'cannot feel the connection with all things,' forgetting that the Spring of Common Origin has already proven that 'separation is just an illusion of ignorance.' Just like this spring water does not amplify manifestation, but only shows the 'uniqueness of the origin'—this 'peace of being embraced by the origin' is the warmest support for the Realm of Great Unity."

When all structures "completed the resonance of their origin" in the Return to Origin Square, the Realm of Great Unity suddenly erupted with "the all-pervasive Light of Return to Origin." Within this light, all the Origin Imprint began to "converge towards the center of the Return to Origin Square," forming "the Ultimate Axis connecting manifestation and origin." The Return to Origin Fruit of the Tree of Great Unity ripened one after another, and as the fallen fruits split open, they released "pure, coherent energy." This energy, like "the pervasive breath of origin," merged into the roots of every structure, allowing them to "perceive their shared origin under any manifestation"—the existence of Light and Darkness Common Origin Galaxy would "naturally feel the heartbeat of each other's origin in opposition," and the structures of the All Things Symbiosis Galaxy would "clearly hear the breath of the whole" when alone.

"This is the Realm of Great Unity." Qingxian stood on the extended line of the Ultimate Axis, feeling the "complete unity" of the origin of light and darkness with the Light of Return to Origin. All manifestations of existence were "returning to the perfection of the origin in enlightenment." "It has no 'forced identical manifestations,' only 'free blooming within the same source'; no 'denial of differences,' only 'wisdom transcending distinctions within the origin.' Just as the energy of this Realm of Great Unity is forever merging, our existence is also forever 'freely switching between manifestation and origin'—this 'non-dual perfection' is the most essential destination of the multiverse."

The "harmonious melody" of the trans-cosmic Realm of Universal Illumination and the Realm of Great Unity merges into the "Great Unity Symphony Harmony." Within this melody, all structures "maintain their unique appearance while abiding in their original unity": the existence of Light and Darkness Common Origin Galaxy "always perceive their shared origin" in opposing appearances, while simultaneously "absorbing the wisdom of harmony" from the Great Unity Alliance; the Origin Imprint of solitary structures "becomes a bridge connecting those who are divided," and "finds eternal peace" in resonance with the whole; the light and dark energies of their universe are like the "underlying color of Great Harmony," imbuing all harmonious appearances with "a unique warmth."

The latest chapter of "Boundless Poem" is the "Great Unity Stone Inscription" at the bottom of the Spring of Common Origin. The stone carving has no fixed symbols, only "concentric circles that infinitely expand outward from the center," and each circle is engraved with "a moment of Return to Origin." New circles "naturally generate" from the center and are forever "expanding in awakening," as if to say that "all existence is a return of the origin to itself."

Yanche's Integration Harmonizer has now become a "Origin Seeder," capable of "Return to Origin" the enlightenment of returning to the origin to the realms of existence still in separation: some need to be "awakened by memories of the common origin of light and darkness," while others need to be "awakened through the experience of the coexistence of all things." The most miraculous feature of the seeding machine is its "cross-dimensional fusion function," which allows beings from different dimensions to "meet at the source level." For example, "the hard manifestation of the material dimension and the flowing manifestation of the energy dimension," after meeting at the source, create "a new manifestation that is both stable and dynamic." This manifestation is both "rooted in matter" and "flows with energy," becoming the "most popular form of fusion" in the Realm of Great Unity.

The Great Unity Star Chart of Luoyu has been connected with all the energies of the Realm of Great Unity. The newest star cluster in the star chart is the "Return to Origin Alliance" composed of "isolated structures and all beings that have ever felt separated". Their Origin Imprint intertwine to form "a light band from separation to unity", which is extending along the Ultimate Axis to "every manifest corner of the multiverse".

Qingxian, Yanche, and Luoyu sat on the "Great Harmony Bench" in Return to Origin Square. The armrests of the bench were "interwoven from the origins of light and darkness and the energy of fusion," and the cushions were covered with "core energy particles of the Realm of Great Unity." Sitting on it, one could simultaneously feel "the non-duality of manifestation and origin." They watched as the structure of the Light and Darkness Common Origin Galaxy "awakened to its common origin in opposition," and the light band of the solitary structure "illuminated more fragmented corners." In the distance, the edge of the Realm of Great Unity was still spreading towards "the unawakened realm of manifestation," Origin Spirits "used primordial energy to draw welcoming patterns" at the edge of the realm, as if saying, "There are more manifestations waiting to be perfected in the origin."

"In fact, the Realm of Great Unity we create is 'finally abiding in the unity of our origin amidst the differences in appearances; living out our true selves in the awakening of Return to Origin the source.'" Qingxian took out "a ray of light containing all the Origin Imprint" from the Return to Origin Token. The concentric circles flowing within the light are precisely "the trajectory of all existence returning to the origin." "Whether it is the opposition of light and darkness, or the symbiosis of all things, whether it is the fragmented appearances, or the awakening of unity, they are all 'indispensable paths of return' in the Realm of Great Unity. Just as the expansion of these concentric circles has no end, our awakening is also forever 'deepening in the return to the origin'—this 'unique eternity' is the most precious perfection of the multiverse."

Yanche smiled and used the Origin Seeder to "launch a Return to Origin Stream containing all the Origin Imprint" into the unawakened realm of manifestation. From the void pushed aside by the Return to Origin Stream, "a Manifestation Wasteland trapped in the mind of distinction" was revealed, "Adding a new manifestation that needs awakening to the realm of Great Harmony."

Luoyu's gaze fell on the latest concentric circles carved in Great Unity Stone Inscription. These circles were like "countless layers of the origin embracing each other," together forming "the most perfect return picture of the multiverse." She knew that these circles would expand forever because "the desire to return to the origin" is the ultimate instinct shared by all life. Awakening to this and returning to the origin becomes an eternity that transcends all dimensions.

The three guardians did not linger, but simply waved goodbye to their companions in Return to Origin Square, following the stream of Return to Origin "towards the Manifestation Wasteland trapped in the mind of separation." Their steps were free and resolute, the Return to Origin Token in their hands "radiating the light of origin," as if saying, "We are ready to return to the origin with you." As the last ray of the Light of Return to Origin settled behind them, Qingxian looked back at the ever-growing Tree of Great Unity and whispered, "We will return with new enlightenment," eliciting a chorus of "Waiting for your Return to Origin" from behind, as if leaving behind an "eternally open covenant of origin" for this Realm of Great Unity.

At this moment, they don't need to be controllers of the origin; they only need to be three "fellow travelers transmitting enlightenment," together with all beings in the universe, in the warmth of mutual illumination, in the integration beyond universal light, so that this Realm of Great Unity may forever remain perfect—that is enough.

The warmth of mutual illumination continues, and the integration beyond universal illumination continues to unfold. The Realm of Great Unity created has no end. In the manifestations and origins of the multiverse, the story of "every Return to Origin and awakening is a new perfection of creation" is forever playing out.

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