12dz Chapter 180 Emerging from Seclusion, Hongyun Breaks Through
Chapter 180 Emerging from Seclusion, Hongyun Breaks Through
Chapter 180 Emerging from Seclusion, Hongyun Breaks Through
His cultivation level finally reached the same level as that of the Ancestral Dragon who reigned supreme over the four seas, the Primordial Phoenix who controlled the sky, and the Primordial Qilin who dominated the earth.
And the unfathomable Hongjun, the ethereal and transcendent Yangmei, the master of balancing Yin and Yang, and the hidden Luohou from the Demon Abyss, all stood on the same level!
However, being at the same level does not mean having equal strength and potential.
The power of the Ancestral Dragon, the Primordial Phoenix, and the First Qilin relies more on the blessing of their clan's fortune and the development of their own innate supernatural abilities.
Although its imperial path is strong, it is limited by its clan and authority, and its future is uncertain as it is already facing bottlenecks and is mired in the quagmire of the Great Calamity.
But Zhen Yuanzi is completely different!
His strength stems from his profound understanding of the Great Dao and his unique creation of it!
His "Way of Chaos of the Earth" is far superior in its solid foundation, sound framework, and enormous potential to the relatively singular and externally dependent paths of the three races' emperors!
He possesses the Book of Earth and holds the core of the power over the earth, requiring no external assistance;
He has collected all five flags, making his defense unparalleled and helping him to perfect the five elements;
He created the "Current Chaos Scripture of the Earth," with a clear path, taking one step at a time, and first pointing to the primordial chaos;
He also possesses the extraordinary spiritual root of a gourd vine, indicating great fortune and a promising future!
More importantly, his Great Dao—embracing all things on the earth and using laws to evolve chaos—is a magnificent path that is practical, has unlimited potential, and possesses a high degree of autonomy and growth!
It does not rely on luck, nor does it fear calamities; it only concerns one's own understanding and accumulation of the Tao.
This path gives him enough confidence and unique advantages even when facing Hongjun's Heavenly Dao Order, Yangmei's spatial transcendence, and Luohou's destructive demonic path!
Zhen Yuanzi slowly opened his eyes, and deep within them seemed to flow a grand scene of the beginning of heaven and earth, the establishment of the five elements, and the birth and death of all things.
He felt the vast, starry, and perfectly balanced power within him, and his heart was filled with peace and confidence.
"Late stage of Hunyuan realm—finally reached."
He murmured to himself, not with much excitement, but with a natural calm and a clearer understanding of the road ahead.
"But this is merely a new beginning. Though the Five Elements have been formed, chaos is still far off. Hongjun desires to unite with the Heavenly Dao, and Rahu desires to unleash a calamity of slaughter; the struggle between the three races is about to begin—the road ahead remains long and fraught with challenges."
He concealed all his aura, and the magnificent phenomena within the quiet room gradually subsided. The Earth Book and the illusory images of the Five Banners returned to his body.
He was still the same Zhen Yuanzi who sat on Longevity Mountain, seemingly indifferent to worldly affairs, but his inner self had undergone a tremendous transformation.
This breakthrough is not only an improvement in cultivation level, but also a qualitative leap in the foundation of his Great Dao.
This laid the most solid foundation for him to truly have a voice in the magnificent primordial world and even compete for the ultimate Primordial Limitless Golden Immortal Dao Fruit.
Due to its master's breakthrough, Wuzhuang Temple on Longevity Mountain has truly become a towering pillar that no force in the prehistoric world can ignore!
The door to the quiet room opened silently, and Zhen Yuanzi stepped out slowly.
His aura was completely concealed, with no oppressive force emanating from him, making him seem like an ordinary Taoist priest.
However, when he stepped onto the stone slabs of Wuzhuang Temple, the entire earth veins of Longevity Mountain seemed to tremble slightly, revealing an indescribable joy and submission.
The spiritual energy of heaven and earth spontaneously and gently surrounded him, as if worshipping a king.
This is a natural manifestation of one's cultivation reaching the late stage of the Primordial Golden Immortal realm, where one's own Great Dao merges with the heavens and earth to an extremely profound state. It was not done intentionally, which makes it all the more unfathomable.
His gaze immediately fell on the four-symbol banana tree in the center of the courtyard.
There sat Hongyun Patriarch, sitting cross-legged on a futon, his eyes slightly closed, his expression serene.
Unlike his usual carefree and unrestrained demeanor, he was now enveloped in a hazy, crimson glow.
Within that cloud of light, the four primordial forces of earth, water, fire, and wind no longer simply flowed, but collided and merged with each other in a more mysterious trajectory, ultimately returning to a chaotic yet incredibly harmonious "primordial" state.
The gentle light cast by the four banana trees blended perfectly with his Daoist aura, as if this innate spiritual root had become a part of his enlightenment.
The aura emanating from his body was harmonious, full, profound, and agile, clearly indicating that he had reached the mid-stage of the Primordial Golden Immortal realm!
Clearly, his previous discussion with Hongjun and Yangmei, as well as his subsequent seclusion to digest the knowledge, had greatly benefited him, allowing him to finally break through the initial barriers and make great progress in his cultivation.
As if sensing Zhen Yuanzi's gaze, Hongyun's Daoist aura gradually subsided, and he opened his eyes.
Those eyes, which were already smiling, now shone with an even deeper, more profound light, clearly showing a more profound understanding of the Dao of the Four Symbols Returning to Origin.
"Hahaha! Fellow Daoist, you've finally emerged from seclusion!" Hongyun leaped up, his face beaming with genuine joy and a hint of pride.
"It seems that your seclusion this time has yielded earth-shattering results, fellow Daoist! Although I cannot fathom your current depth, I feel that your very presence is as if you have become one with Longevity Mountain, so solid and reassuring!"
Zhen Yuanzi smiled slightly and walked closer: "It seems that you have not wasted your time, fellow Daoist. Congratulations on your progress in the Great Dao and your entry into the mid-stage."
"Thank you, thank you!" Hongyun rubbed his hands together and chuckled. "It's all thanks to listening to Hongjun and Yangmei's lectures, and your theory of the earth's inclusiveness, that I have new ideas about the Four Symbols returning to their origin."
In the past, I only knew what it was, but now I have a better understanding of why it is!
These four forces, mutually generating and restraining each other, cycle endlessly. Their ultimate point of convergence is not annihilation, but rather—
A more primordial, more original state, like the origin of all things, containing infinite creation! Hehe, indescribably wonderful, truly indescribable!
He enthusiastically shared what he had learned during his seclusion: how to more subtly balance the four elements' mutual generation and restraint, and how to guide their power back to its perfect origin.
He then recounted to Zhen Yuanzi the various wondrous uses of this primordial energy in nourishing the primordial spirit and tempering the physical body.
Although not as comprehensive as Zhen Yuanzi's Five Elements Perfection system, it has still gone far and is unique in its specialized field of "Four Symbols Returning to Origin".
Zhen Yuanzi listened attentively, nodding occasionally and offering his own insights based on the Five Elements Dao and the evolution of chaos.
He analyzed the key points of the flow of the power of the Four Symbols from the perspective of the mutual generation and restraint of the Five Elements;
From the perspective of the earth's inclusiveness, we explore the possible states and characteristics of that originating "point".
His insights were often insightful and profound, which made Hongyun's eyes light up as she listened, greatly inspired, and she felt that many things that were previously unclear suddenly became clear.
"Brother Dao, you are indeed remarkable! With the Five Elements now complete, your perspective on problems has changed completely! Inclusivity, evolution—tsk tsk, extraordinary!"
Hongyun clapped his hands in admiration, then asked curiously, "By the way, fellow Daoist, did you completely refine the Five Banners during your seclusion this time?"
Judging from your aura, it is perfectly harmonious and flawless, as if it were a world unto itself. Could it be—”
Zhen Yuanzi nodded, but did not describe in detail the specific process of the Five Elements being perfected and the Great Dao being complete. He simply said, "Fortunately, I have not failed in my mission. The Five Banners have been refined, and the Five Elements cycle has been initially completed. I have been fortunate to take advantage of this opportunity to make some progress in my cultivation."
His tone was calm, but the words "his cultivation has improved slightly" made Tong Kong shrink slightly when they reached Hong Yun's ears.
He knew that Zhen Yuanzi had a solid foundation, and the "slight improvement" he mentioned was probably a breakthrough that ordinary people could hardly imagine!
Combined with the feeling that he couldn't see through the other party at all, an answer was obvious: a late-stage Hunyuan Golden Immortal!
Hongyun gasped, his gaze towards Zhen Yuanzi filled with shock and heartfelt admiration: "Brother Dao—you—you've made more than just a little progress! You've practically—alas, never mind, I can't compare to a monster like you."
But this is great news! With this, my Longevity Mountain lineage will finally have the confidence to stand firm in this primordial world!
He was genuinely happy for his old friend.