Refining the Dao into Godhood: A Tale of the Jie Sect
Chapter 149 - 148 [Daluo Infinite, Gnawing the Great Dao] (Please Subscribe)

Chapter 149: Chapter 148 [Daluo Infinite, Gnawing the Great Dao] (Please Subscribe)

Xuanqing had always been curious as to how Luo Hou could establish the Great Dao Principle of "Dao decays when demons prosper, demons decay when Dao prospers". But if he were a Heavenly Dao Saint, with his Primordial Spirit residing deep within the source of Heavenly Dao, then everything would be explainable!

The appointed number of Saints under heaven is nine. Daoist Ancestor Hong Jun occupies one saintly position, The Three Pure Ones, the two Western Saints, Nuwa Lady, six in total, occupy six heavenly saintly positions. Including Hong Jun’s "Hongmeng Purple Qi," there are only eight saintly positions. Only if Luo Hou also became a Saint, could one explain why Daoist Ancestor initially granted only seven opportunities to attain sainthood.

However, perhaps worried that news of Luo Hou becoming a Saint would affect his own unity with the Dao, Daoist Ancestor Hong Jun deliberately concealed the news of Luo Hou’s ascension.

Only those who have also become Heavenly Dao Saints, with their Primordial Spirits entrusted to the Heavenly Dao, possess the ability to uncover this secret.

And as disciples of Daoist Ancestor, inheritors of the Xuan Sect’s Dao, even if figures such as Tongtian Sect Master were to become aware of this, they would keep it to themselves to shield the news of Luo Hou’s ascension for Daoist Ancestor Hong Jun... This decision was determined by their stance!

However, this time, when Xuanqing brought calamity to all beings of Primordial as a trial, he inadvertently manifested a will of Luo Hou from the Heavenly Dao Prison!

With demons and immortals in opposition, since a tribulation is being established for many Immortal Dao cultivators, the Demon Path becomes an inseparable existence.

Otherwise, in the eyes of Heavenly Dao, the carved path of catastrophe would be incomplete.

"You don’t need to worry too much!"

Tongtian Sect Master smiled and handed over the "Twelve Grade Destructive Black Lotus" to Xuanqing: "Within the Xuan Sect, with your two martial uncles and I present, as well as Lady Nuwa and those two Daoist friends from the Western lands, not to mention that Luo Hou is currently suppressed by Daoist Ancestor, even if he escapes from the Heavenly Dao Prison, he won’t cause any significant waves! The imprint of Luo Hou in the Twelve Grade Destructive Black Lotus has been fully erased by me; you can safely refine it!"

"Many thanks, teacher!"

Upon hearing this, Xuanqing quickly gave his thanks.

Then, he began to consult Tongtian Sect Master on matters of cultivation, for he was now at the level of Daluo Golden Immortal and had embarked on a path distinct from that of ordinary Daluo... He didn’t know what he should do next!

Should he continue to pioneer the path of Daluo?

Or should he follow the path of Primordial Golden Immortal?

Or perhaps practice the method of Slash Three Corpses?

Although the path Tongtian Sect Master followed was somewhat different from his, as a Saint, his insight was extraordinary, and he would certainly be able to provide some advice!

"Dao Seal Spirit Platform?"

Upon hearing Xuanqing mention the fourth level of Daluo, Tongtian Sect Master also started to pay serious attention: "To think that there actually is a path beyond the heavens!"

"And you’ve actually made it through!"

As he listened to Xuanqing elucidate the mysteries of the fourth level of Daluo, he said, "In fact, your two martial uncles and I have also attempted to explore this path, and many powerful beings have deeply excavated the Daluo Realm, but, regrettably... none among us were able to step into this domain!"

"Heaven above, earth below, man in between, Ancestor Dragon’s each person into a dragon, Emperor Jun’s transforming all clans into demons, Minghe Daoist’s refining all beings with the Netherworld Blood Sea, and your second martial uncle’s intention that everyone is primordial – they are all explorations into this realm!"

"It’s just a pity that reaching this step is no less difficult than achieving the status of Heavenly Dao Saint."

"Had the great war of the three clans ended with the victory of the Dragon Clan, or during the great Witch Demon calamity, had the Demon Clan triumphed, Ancestor Dragon, and Emperor Jun might have had the chance to step into that realm you described!"

"Turning every person into a dragon, and transforming all clans into demons, are theoretically the same."

"Both Minghe Daoist and your second martial uncle aim to replace the Pangu God: the former with the Netherworld Blood Sea refining all beings of Primordial transformed by the true spirit of Pangu God, pursuing the unity of heaven and earth with oneself, all things as one with me! The latter, intents on replacing the creation of heaven and earth by Pangu with his own Good Corpse Primordial Heavenly King, thereby reversing cause and effect and stepping into the Primordial Chaos Realm!"

"At that time, it wouldn’t be Pangu Primordial Spirit transforming into The Three Pure Ones, but Primordial Heavenly King transforming into Pangu, reversing cause and effect, your second martial uncle directly stepping into the realm of Primordial Chaos!"

"However..."

"All beings of Primordial are transformations of the Pangu God, whether ruling over all spirits or replacing the Pangu God, these are not notions that can be easily realized!"

"On the contrary, your method of turning plague into calamity, refining thunder into tribulation, embodying the heart demon through beings’ fear of Heavenly Dao’s catastrophe, and anchoring within the hearts of all beings of Primordial, has completed the opening of the fourth level of Daluo!"

"It is truly providence!"

Tongtian Sect Master hadn’t expected that a junior like Xuanqing could achieve what Ancestor Dragon, Emperor Jun, Minghe, and Primordial Heavenly Venerate had all failed to do!

And Xuanqing, listening to the words of Tongtian Sect Master, was also deep in thought; this was the first time he heard that Ancestor Dragon and Primordial Heavenly Venerate had also explored the fourth level of Daluo.

Each person into a dragon, transforming all clans into demons, refining all beings with the Blood Sea, everyone is primordial...

These were all extraordinary ideas, sharing a striking resemblance with his "Dao Seal Spirit Platform," leading directly to the realm of Primordial Chaos.

He even thought of the Buddhist Sect’s principle of everyone possessing Buddha-nature, everyone can become a Buddha in the future.

But high aspirations aren’t necessarily a good thing. For these powerful beings, turning their theories into reality would be much more difficult than the concept of "Dao Seal Spirit Platform."

Even for a Heavenly Dao Saint, employing the power of Heavenly Dao, this might not be attainable.

Primordial Heavenly Venerate was an example!

However, the examples mentioned by Tongtian Sect Master greatly inspired him; perhaps they could serve as a foundation for exploring the fifth realm based on the fourth level of Daluo.

The Great Dao is boundless, Daluo is infinite; this path has no limits by nature.

Tongtian Sect Master continued: "The path of Daluo has no limits, but to advance further, how difficult it is? If you feel there is no way forward, the method of Slash Three Corpses or the path of Primordial Golden Immortal are both good choices! Once your own strength reaches another level, revisit the path of Daluo, and perhaps you will find different gains!"

"The reason I and your two martial uncles are known as the Ancestors of Heavenly Immortals is because the three of us, after achieving the realm of Quasi-Saint, retroactively cultivated the Heavenly Immortal Dao Fruit, using the Heavenly Immortal path to encompass the immeasurable, giving rise to the trait of infinite self and others."

"Realms are actually set for the mediocre!"

"Just like your two martial uncles and I, along with Zhen Yuanzi Daoist, even if we individually cultivate a single realm, we would certainly not be weaker than ordinary Quasi-Saints."

"You have brought innovation within the Daluo Realm and expanded its limits, which pleases me as your mentor, but do not therefore completely abandon the other realms!"

"Each realm offers a different perspective, and the stones of other hills can be used to polish the jade. Sometimes, after reaching a higher stand, looking back at the scenery of the past should not be overlooked. Do not get lost in the weeds!"

The intent of the Tongtian Sect Master is clear: the Dao of Daluo should continue to be explored, but the methods of the Slash Three Corpses and the Dao of the Primordial Golden Immortal should not be lightly discarded.

"Disciple understands!"

Xuanqing quickly nodded his head.

He thought of Taiyi True Master, who, just like him, was vigorously exploring the Taiyi Realm’s potential.

Yet, the former did not remain stagnant in the Taiyi Realm; he had recently ascended to the Daluo Golden Immortal.

As one’s cultivation progresses, it becomes necessary to draw from a wide array of expertise and wisdom, much like The Three Pure Ones who, upon reaching higher realms, revisited and refined the foundational Heavenly Immortal Realm. Building from a high vantage point is a good strategy.

For Xuanqing, the Slash Three Corpses was not a problem; the Heavenly Dao Merit he currently possessed could even allow him to completely eliminate the three corpses.

As for the Dao of Primordial Golden Immortal, being on good terms with the Dragon Clan, he could use his status as a disciple of the Jie Sect to learn from Candle Dragon, who would likely not be selfish with his teachings.

Most of the antiques from the Dragon, Phoenix, and Qilin clans followed the Dao of Primordial Golden Immortal, and the Slash Three Corpses was a technique passed down only after the three teachings at Hong Jun’s Purple Cloud Palace.

After some thought, he promptly took his leave from the Tongtian Sect Master and prepared to visit the Dragon Palace of the East Sea.

Seeing Xuanqing leave, the Tongtian Sect Master also began to attempt comprehension of what could be called the Daluo’s fourth realm, "Dao Seal Spirit Platform." Understanding its mysteries with his Saintly perspective high above, it would not be difficult for him to enter this domain.

"It’s a good thing that my disciple has made progress," the Tongtian Sect Master couldn’t help but say with a laugh: "In the past, the disciple relied on the master, now it’s time for the master to benefit from the disciple!"

...

Dragon Palace of the East Sea.

After establishing the Washing Karma Tribulation, many dragons born after the great calamities eradicated their karmic burdens, imbuing the Dragon Clan with sprouts of new vitality as if from an old tree, showing a hint of robust upward growth.

However, due to the fall of several elder Dragon ancestors, most Dragons were immersed in sorrow, their eyes filled with uncertainty about the future.

Washing away karma would provide new Dragons with a fresh future, but at the same time, the karma of the Dragon Clan would transfer to their elders.

If the karma surpassed what the Dragon ancestors could bear, those elders on the brink of death might vanish under its influence.

Should too many Dragon ancestors perish before the new generation grows, the Dragon Clan, rich with the Four Seas, would become tempting prey for many powerful beings.

Therefore, a balance needed to be struck, allowing some Dragons to purge their karma without losing too many foundational Dragon ancestors.

Candle Dragon was troubled by this dilemma.

As an elder, he temporarily halted many Dragons from undergoing the Washing Karma Tribulation and explained the advantages and disadvantages, clarifying to many the importance of the Dragon Clan’s foundation... But with some having successfully purged their karma, it was inevitable that some Dragons would be tempted to undergo the tribulation!

Nor could he simply designate or allow only certain Dragons to undertake the tribulation!

That would certainly lead to internal strife within the Dragon Clan.

Thus, Candle Dragon could only ask for some time from the Dragons; they had lived with their karma for so long and could afford to wait a bit longer...

He would come up with a solution that satisfied all!

This was his promise to the Dragons, asserting that if he couldn’t find a solution within ten thousand years, he would no longer prevent the younger generation of Dragons from undergoing the Washing Karma Tribulation.

"I seem to have arrived at an awkward time?"

When Xuanqing reached the Dragon Palace of the East Sea, he noticed the complex looks from many Dragons, with both resentment and gratitude for establishing the Washing Karma Tribulation...

Bestowing a tribulation was undoubtedly a cause for resentment, yet the tribulation he set up happened to provide the younger Dragons with a chance to free themselves from karma.

Thus, most Dragons in the East Sea held mixed feelings toward Xuanqing...

"No!"

"You have arrived just in time!"

Just as Xuanqing hesitated about entering the Dragon Palace of the East Sea, Candle Dragon’s voice resonated first, promptly appearing before him.

The one who tied the bell must be the one to untie it!

In Candle Dragon’s view, since Xuanqing triggered this issue, consulting him for a solution was undoubtedly the most sensible choice.

Before Xuanqing could speak, Candle Dragon pulled him into the Dragon Palace: "Daoist Xuanqing, your arrival is timely, I have a matter on which I wish to consult you!"

He then recounted the matters aroused by the Washing Karma Tribulation, seeking to find a balance between preserving the heritage of the Dragon Clan and relieving the younger Dragons from the shackles of karma.

"Can’t we have both?"

Xuanqing asked with some confusion: "Those elder Dragons are least Daluo Golden Immortals, can’t they work off their debts to the Heavenly Dao like those two Saints in the West, or like Senior Meng Zhang?"

"This..."

Candle Dragon was excited but then frowned, "In all of Primordial, there aren’t that many places that require our Dragon Clan to safeguard the Heavenly Dao."

Seeing Candle Dragon’s reaction, Xuanqing couldn’t help but laugh: "If the Heavenly Dao has no opportunities, then create opportunities! If the Heavenly Dao has no demands, then manufacture demands!"

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