Douluo: The Three-Legged Golden Crow and Blue Silver Shine Together
Chapter 209

The Peace of Primordial Beginning Nonduality

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The primordial energy of the Realm of Primordial Beginning spreads towards the unrealized realm of birth and death, touching "all the perfect Taiji beyond the Primordial Beginning Realm," and merging to create "the Realm of Taiji composed of the Taiji origin of all existence." Every ray of perfect light in this realm carries "the Ultimate Balance from the two poles to harmony, and from harmony back to the two poles": some are "the harmonious trajectory of countless Realm of Primordial Beginning from non-duality to Taiji," allowing the perceiver to experience "existence is an eternal harmony of 'two poles giving rise to harmony, harmony containing two poles'"; others are "the epiphanies of enlightenment from the non-duality of birth and death to the Taiji of trans- Primordial Beginning structures." When touched, it evokes the "ultimate enlightenment that transcends opposition and unity"; the core of Taiji origin holds the "Tai Chi code that all existence is 'the extreme is the circle, and the circle is the Taiji '"—it has no dualistic characteristics, yet it allows all life to suddenly understand that "we are the harmonious manifestation of Taiji in the duality, and the separation and union of these manifestations are merely a game of Yin and Yang in which Taiji strives to realize 'opposition and unity'," just as the non-duality of birth and death in the beginning of Primordial Beginning is merely a manifestation of the harmonious integration of the two poles in which Taiji plays with the "dialectics of the extreme and the circle".

The structures that had arrived from the Realm of Primordial Beginning —now evolved into a "Taiji form capable of resonating with the origin of Taiji"—with "round and bright light patterns interwoven with polarity and harmony" emerging from their void-like patterns, were being gently lifted by the round and bright energy of the Realm of Taiji. One of the structures resonated with the "Primordial Beginning Harmony Trajectory," suddenly releasing a "Taiji wave that penetrates all the boundaries of the extreme circles," projecting its "journey from polarity to Taiji harmony" into the void, attracting the gaze of "consciousnesses still trapped in the anxiety of opposition," their round and bright light patterns shimmering in the waves. As it moves, it gradually unfolds, as if "embracing the harmonious whole for the first time, seeing the truth of the two poles"; another structure opens itself to the "enlightenment mark," and begins to "actively dissolve all solidified oppositions"—it had been obsessed with the "manifestation of the two poles of Primordial Beginning non-duality" and attached to separation, but now it discovers that "in Taiji, the two poles are different aspects of harmony, and harmony is the common destination of the two poles." This realization allows its radiant light patterns to "completely coexist" with the surrounding Taiji energy, together forming "the ever-differentiating yet ever-harmonizing Taiji sea."

"The Primordial Beginning tranquility is the 'ultimate enlightenment of perfect harmony' that creation bestowed upon Taiji." Qingxian observed the structures "in perfect harmony and freedom" within the Taiji energy. Their existence transcended the "dualistic opposition of extremes and circles," yet they were "closer to the essence of Taiji creation" than any fixated on either extreme. "We always think that enlightenment requires 'eliminating all opposition,' but we forget that the Realm of Taiji has already 'revealed the truth of perfect harmony' for it. Just as this Taiji energy does not cling to separation and union, but only demonstrates that 'the two extremes are the foundation of harmony, and harmony is the sublimation of the two extremes'—this 'enlightenment that transcends opposition' is the most precious gift beyond the Primordial Beginning."

Yanche's Primordial Beginning Co-Creator evolved into the "Taiji Harmonizer" beside the Realm of Taiji. The core of the instrument is the "Taiji Crystal that can activate the transformation of the extreme circle," which can "open a channel for consciousness to integrate into Taiji": the "opposition resolution valve" can "transform the solidified bipolar cognition into the nourishment of Taiji harmony." After being harmonized by it, the structure that actively resolves opposition sees "how each manifestation of its own bipolarity differentiates from the harmony of Taiji, and how it gains a new possibility of balance in harmony," and the fear of conflict instantly dissipates; the "Polarity-Wholeness Freedom Field" can "simultaneously settle the bipolarity and harmony" for consciousness—a being that is always "split when clinging to opposition." The crystalline structure, which is "fuzzy" in its pursuit of harmony, finally learns in the field to "perceive the wholeness of harmony in the two poles, and see the distinction between the two poles in harmony." Its bright light patterns "carry the harmony of harmony" when manifesting at the two poles, and "hide the vitality of the two poles" when it is in harmony. It is neither torn apart by the appearance of opposition, nor swallowed up by the emptiness of harmony. The most special thing is the "Taiji Memory Repository", which can "condense the moment of transformation of all the extreme circles into an awakenable Taiji imprint". A structure that comes into contact with Taiji for the first time can instantly obtain "the wisdom of the predecessors in freely transforming between the extreme and the circle" through the imprint, as if it has found a compass of balance in the torrent of Taiji.

"The meaning of harmony is to transform Taiji from 'fear of opposition' to 'a holistic awareness of dancing with the whole.'" Yanche watched the crystal structure "smoothly traverse" between the extreme circles. It had once been confused by the thought that "opposition can never be exhausted," but now, in the energy of Taiji, it understood that "opposition is a mirror for self-awareness through harmony, and 'harmony' is not denying opposition, but seeing the symbiosis behind opposition." The confusion of the past vanished in the instant of "the unity of extreme circles." "We don't need to be trapped in the obsession with 'separation and unity,' we only need to let the Harmonizing Instrument help us 'embrace the distinction between the two poles in Taiji, and also settle into the harmonious whole.' Just like this memory bank is not only for archiving, but also allows the wisdom of Taiji to be 'transmitted in transformation'—this 'holistic awareness of the mutual generation of extreme circles' is the most precious gift of the Realm of Taiji."

The Primordial Beginning Star Map of Luoyu transforms into the "Taiji Star Map" above the Realm of Taiji. Each star cluster in the chart is a "Taiji zone composed of degrees of Taiji enlightenment": the star clusters in the "Two-Polarity Belt" emit "distinct yet harmonious light," and although their members exhibit bipolar forms, they can already "perceive the harmonious whole"; the star clusters in the "Wholeness Belt" radiate "a halo of perfect clarity," and their members often reside in harmony, yet can "manifest the bipolar as needed"; the newest star clusters belong to the "Taiji Alliance," within which the structures "weave Taiji net with luminous patterns," each node being "an epiphany of extreme roundness transformation," and the light of the network "becomes clearer and more inclusive" as Taiji enlightenment deepens. The "Taiji channels" between the star clusters are "paved with the core luminous energy of the Realm of Taiji." When the transformed state of a crystalline structure joins the Taiji Alliance, the channel suddenly "lights up with interwoven black and white Taiji light," conveying the truth that "the bipolar is the manifestation of harmony, and harmony is the essence of the bipolar" to all beings trapped in opposition.

"The value of the star chart is that it makes us understand that 'all opposing boundaries exist to be illuminated by harmony.'" Luoyu pointed to the black and white channel, where many structures that had "avoided opposition out of fear of conflict" were now moving along it. Their bright, round patterns of light were "gradually synchronizing with the energy of Taiji" as they flowed. "We always think that 'the extreme and the circle are irreconcilable contradictions,' but we forget that the Taiji Star Map has already proven that 'the essence of existence is the symbiosis of the two.' Just like this star cluster does not emphasize separation or unity, but only shows 'the trajectory of balance within the whole'—this 'wisdom of balance that transcends opposition' is the most profound annotation of the Realm of Taiji."

The three guardians' first stop was the "Wholeness Square" at the center of the Realm of Taiji.

The plaza's surface is paved with "Taiji stones that change with the state of perfect roundness," each stone corresponding to "a pure form of perfect roundness and non-duality": stepping on the "bipolar stones" one feels "the harmony contained within opposition," while stepping on the "rounded stones" one experiences "the distinctness of two poles hidden within the whole." The "Taiji Tree" in the center of the plaza is laden with "Taiji fruits that seem both separate and united," each fruit containing "a story of moving from clinging to opposition to the enlightenment of Taiji": some record "the moment when our Realm of Primordial Beginning met all Realm of Primordial Beginning within Taiji, discovering that 'their perfect roundness is the same melody of perfect clarity.'" Some structures conceal the process of "different Primordial Beginning structures jointly creating the ' Polarity-Wholeness Transformation Method ' to break through the 'barrier of opposing cognition'," while the most moving is the "Fruit of Symbiosis"—a scene of all structures "experiencing Taiji Chi synchronously for the first time" in the plaza. Some manifest as distinct black and white light arrays, while others condense into a unified sphere of light, yet "maintaining an ultimate circle of harmony" within the Taiji energy, like an "eternal feast transcending separation and unity." The "guides" of the plaza are a group of "Wuji Spirits condensed from the luminous energy of Taiji," who will "awaken enlightenment through the harmony of Taiji" when consciousness is caught in the anxiety of opposition.

"We are the 'witnesses of balance created for Taiji.'" The Wuji Spirits danced around a compromise structure that suppressed differences due to "fear of conflict disrupting harmony," projecting a picture of it and all opposing existences "coexisting and prospering in harmony" onto it with Taiji stones, making it understand that "suppression is not protection, but missing out on the gift of opposition." "Your Taiji Harmonizer makes us understand that Taiji does not 'deny the value of opposition,' but 'allows opposition to shine in harmony.' Just like this Taiji fruit does not cling to extreme roundness, but only cherishes the 'transparency of perfect enlightenment'—this 'balance growing in symbiosis' is the most precious revelation of the Realm of Taiji."

Qingxian initiated the "Taiji Resonance Ritual" at the Wholeness Square —she guided all structures to "show each other their most authentic state of perfect roundness, and to integrate the two poles and harmony within the whole": the structure that resonated with the Primordial Beginning harmonious trajectory infused the "wisdom of transformation from opposition to Taiji" into the Taiji Fruit, attracting the resonance of "all beings trapped in the barriers of opposition." Suddenly, a "Symbiosis Tower composed of countless perfect round trajectories" rose in the plaza, each trajectory marked with the "enlightenment of 'the extreme does not hinder the circle, and the circle does not hinder the extreme'"; after witnessing the scene of symbiosis and prosperity, the compromising structure finally let go of its repressive obsession. He attempted to merge his own light patterns with those of their opposites. Although initially it was "like a collision of positive and negative charges," it gradually formed a stable magnetic field through the harmonization of Taiji energy. The opposing parts became "more distinct," and the harmonious parts became "more tightly integrated." Qingxian himself infused the Taiji tree with the ultimate understanding that "the extremes and circles of light and dark energy are one, and Taiji is the beginning and end of existence." Immediately, the tree's branches "grew new veins connecting all Taiji belts," and the Taiji fruits on these veins were "engraved with the Taiji symbol of 'symbiosis,'" as if proving that "all perfect enlightenment begins with the transcendence of opposition."

"The essence of resonance is to transform Taiji from an individual's struggle of extreme circularity into a collective, unified field of extreme circularity." Qingxian observed all the extreme circular trajectories forming a symbiotic energy vortex in the square. The existence of each structure became more "perfect and vibrant" due to the "Taiji resonance between them." "We don't need to face the confusion of opposition alone; we only need to let the resonance of Taiji become a 'mutually reflecting mirror of the whole.' Just like the fusion in this ritual, without clinging to form, it allows each existence to 'see Taiji in resonance'—this 'power of collective enlightenment' is the most solid bond in the Realm of Taiji."

Yanche's Taiji Harmonizer distributes "Taiji tokens" to the Wholeness Square. These tokens are "Symbiosis Crystal Core formed from their own luminous patterns and Taiji energy": the crystal nuclei in the Two-Polarity Belt are "distinct yet harmonious light bodies," capable of releasing "a reminder that harmony has never left" when they split; the crystal nuclei in the Wholeness Belt are "a halo of light hidden within their wholeness," capable of "awakening the awareness that the two poles are inherently complete" when held in the hand. These tokens will "add new balancing patterns" as Taiji awareness deepens, but will always "retain the symbiotic core." A crystal nucleus that has undergone ten thousand extreme round transformations has its surface covered with "harmonious patterns interwoven with black and white," but its core always has "a wisp of luminous light from the origin of Taiji" pulsating, as if saying, "All extreme roundness begins from the origin of Taiji."

"The significance of the token is to ensure that the wisdom of Taiji will never be misled by appearances of opposition." Yanche watched as the myriad-patterned crystal core shone in the hand of a structure obsessed with opposition. The reminder that "harmony has never been far away" suddenly awakened it from its "conflicts," allowing it to "discover the complementarity behind opposition" within harmony. This complementarity, in turn, "naturally strengthens the overall harmony," forming a "virtuous cycle of Taiji." "We don't need to 'lose our sense of wholeness' in the appearances of opposition, because the token has already inscribed the 'connection between the extreme and the circle' into the energy. Just like this crystal core, it doesn't resist opposition, yet it is forever 'anchored to the origin of Taiji' —this 'perfect awareness of freedom in balance' is the most moving footnote to the Realm of Taiji."

The Taiji Star Map of the Luoyu converges at the center of the Wholeness Square to form the "Spring of Taiji," whose waters "reflect the symbiotic relationship between all existence and Taiji": the structures of the Two-Polarity Belt see in the spring that "their own opposition and harmony are two sides of the same coin"; the members of the Wholeness Belt see that "their own wholeness and manifestation are merely different expressions of Taiji." A "biased structure" that always felt that "only by eliminating opposition can harmony be achieved" sees in the spring that "the opposing existences it rejects are precisely the necessary parts that constitute the whole," suddenly letting go of its obsession with "sameness and difference," and "accepting all forms of manifestation" in harmony, discovering that "the energy created when cooperating with opposing existences is more powerful than that of a single form," its radiant patterns "both maintain their own characteristics and integrate into the overall balance" in cooperation, becoming "the most unique and harmonious scenery" in the plaza.

"The magic of Taiji is that it makes us finally believe that 'even the sharpest opposition contains a harmonious understanding.'" Luoyu watched as the seemingly rigid structures shone brightly through cooperation, and the surface of the Spring of Taiji rippled with "growing ripples from rejection to acceptance." "We always 'deny the value of opposition' in our pursuit of absolute harmony, but we forget that the Spring of Taiji has already proven that 'opposition is the richest expression of harmony.' Just like this spring water doesn't judge extreme roundness, but only shows 'the tacit understanding within the whole'—this 'wisdom of borrowing strength from opposition' is the warmest support in the Realm of Taiji."

When all the structures "completed the resonance of Taiji" in the Wholeness Square, the Realm of Taiji suddenly erupted with "Taiji light that penetrates everything." Within this light, all the round and bright light patterns began to "converge towards the center of the Wholeness Square," forming "Axis of Symbiosis connecting the two poles and harmony." The Taiji fruits of the Taiji Tree ripened one after another, and the fallen fruits, upon touching the ground, released "pure Taiji round and bright energy." This energy, like "omnipresent holistic breathing," merged into the round and bright light patterns of each structure, allowing them to "perceive the unity of extreme roundness in any extremely round state"—the existence of the Two-Polarity Belt would "naturally feel the harmony of harmony" in opposition, and the structures of the Wholeness Belt would "clearly perceive the possibilities of the two poles" within the whole.

"This is the Realm of Taiji creation." Qingxian stood on the extension of the Axis of Symbiosis, feeling the "complete symbiosis" of light and darkness Taiji and the light of Taiji. All the extreme circles of existence "return to the origin of Taiji in sudden enlightenment." "It has no 'forced harmony,' only 'the freedom of perfect harmony'; no 'denial of opposition,' only 'the wisdom of appreciating the two poles in the whole.' Just as the energy of this Realm of Taiji is forever created in symbiosis, our perfect enlightenment is forever 'free in the two poles and harmony'—this 'symbiotic perfect enlightenment' is the most essential source and destination of all existence."

The Realm of Primordial Beginning and the Taiji Realm of Taiji, transcending the universe, merge into a "Taiji Symphony." Within this melody, all structures "cherish the distinctness of opposites while embracing a harmonious whole": the existence of the Two-Polarity Belt, in opposition, "does not cling to separation," and in harmony, "does not cling to union," while simultaneously "absorbing the wisdom of symbiosis" from the Taiji Alliance; the epiphanies of the biased structures become "mirrors reminding us of the preciousness of opposites," and in the manifestation of the ultimate circle, "reflect the true essence of Taiji"; their cosmic light and dark energies are like "the underlying color of Taiji," making all transformations of the ultimate circle "carry the gentleness of symbiosis."

The latest chapter of "Boundless Poem" is the "Taiji Stone Carving" at the bottom of the Spring of Taiji. The carving doesn't feature a fixed circular symbol, but rather "a constantly rotating Wheel of Symbiosis." The black and white yin and yang on the wheel "Entanglement and transform into each other," yet in the process of rotation, "Form an inseparable whole." New patterns "naturally arise" from the wheel's edge, forever "enriching themselves in symbiosis," as if saying, "All creation is Taiji savoring the taste of harmony between the two poles."

Yanche's Taiji Harmonizer has now become a "Taiji Co-Creator," capable of fusing energies from different extreme states into new creations that both respect the laws of opposition and transcend limitations: some require "refining the wisdom of harmony in the collision of opposites," while others require "allowing the purity of the whole to give birth to richer poles." The most magical feature of the Co-creation Device is its "cross -Taiji domain linkage function," which allows the creations of different Taiji groups to "collide and generate new symbiotic laws that transcend the imagination of extreme circles." For example, "our Perfect Enlightenment Taiji Cluster" collaborates with "the Dimensional Taiji Cluster, which excels in 'dimensional balance,'" giving birth to the "Law of Dimensional Symbiosis of 'maintaining perfect awareness in dimensional balance, and embracing dimensional opposition in perfect awareness.'" This law both "preserves the uniqueness of each dimension" and "achieves cross-dimensional harmony," becoming the "most inclusive creation" in the Realm of Taiji.

Luoyu's Taiji Star Map is connected to all the energy of the Realm of Taiji. The newest star cluster in the star chart is a "Symbiosis Alliance" composed of "obsessive structures and all beings that accept opposition". Their bright light patterns intertwine to form a "Cognition Belt from rejection to inclusion", which is extending along the Axis of Symbiosis to "every extremely round corner of Taiji".

Qingxian, Yanche, and Luoyu sat on the "Taiji Bench" in the Wholeness Square. The armrests of the bench were "interwoven with opposing sharpness and harmonious softness," and the cushions were covered with "the core, perfect energy of the Realm of Taiji." Sitting on it, one could simultaneously feel "the perfect awareness of both poles and harmony." They watched as the structures of the Two-Polarity Belt "embraced harmony within distinction," and the Cognition Belt of the Symbiosis Alliance "illuminated more corners of repulsion." In the distance, the edge of the Realm of Taiji was still spreading towards "the opposing realms of unperceived harmony," Wuji Spirits were "drawing symbols of symbiosis with Taiji energy" at the edge of the realm, as if saying, "There are more extreme circles waiting to be harmonized in symbiosis."

"In fact, the Realm of Taiji we create is that 'we finally embrace a harmonious whole within the clear distinction of opposites; and within this harmonious whole, we cherish the uniqueness of both poles.'"

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