novelapdf Chapter 59: Digestion and Transformation into the Foundation of the Dao
Chapter 59: Digestion and Transformation into the Foundation of the Dao
Zhen Yuanzi, his three bodies united, stood in the center of that eerie region, stained with the filthy blood of the Chaos Demon God.
His aura was harmonious and full, with an indescribable weight and profundity compared to before, just like the Buzhou Mountain ridge that has silently borne more wind and rain through the ages.
He was not in a hurry to continue searching for the Styx Ancestor's whereabouts. With the opportunity ahead and the path clear, how could he let external things disturb his mind?
The most urgent task at present is to thoroughly digest what has been gained and truly transform those fragments of laws from chaos into a part of the foundation of one's own Great Dao.
His mind was focused, as if he had entered the deepest state of meditation.
Within the sea of consciousness, the "Tree of the Great Dao" (this is a manifestation of the Dao fruit, not a literal spiritual root), constructed with supreme divine thought and Daoist charm, is undergoing subtle and continuous changes. Its original core form, with a thick, earthy yellow trunk symbolizing the Dao of the earth, is now undergoing subtle and continuous changes.
The massive root system seemed to have penetrated into a more fertile and expansive soil of laws, drawing nourishment from the Daoist essence of different origins.
Upon closer inspection, one can see that the main stem is wrapped with several fine yet incredibly resilient strands of color and patterns that exude a distinct Daoist charm.
Firstly, there was that wisp of dark golden light, incomparably sharp, symbolizing a fragment of the ultimate law of "metal." It was not the metal of the Five Elements acquired later, but rather the essence of a demon god from the chaos who held the concepts of "sharpness," "firmness," and "cutting."
At this moment, this wisp of law was not rejected like a foreign object, but was slowly enveloped and permeated by the profound Dao of the Earth.
That sharp intent, capable of shattering anything and tearing through the void, did not damage the fundamental source of the Dao in the slightest. Instead, it seemed to be forging the "resilience" of the earth.
Zhen Yuanzi was deeply moved: "Great virtue carries all things, not by eroding the nature of all things and making them mediocre; rather, it allows the sharpness of gold to be hidden in the veins, the ferocity of fire to be contained in the earth's fire, and the gentleness of water to seep into the springs... All things can find their home in it and, with their own characteristics, nourish the earth. This is true inclusiveness!"
With a slight thought, he did not use any supernatural powers, but a wisp of pure magic power naturally flowed from his fingertips. The edge of that magic power even faintly brought out a spatial ripple so subtle that it was almost imperceptible, as if it contained an invisible cutting force.
Although it is far from being as powerful as the Golden Demon God's original essence at its peak, capable of severing cause and effect, it has already initially integrated this "sharp" characteristic into the most basic structure of its own magic system, giving its magic power an indestructible potential in addition to its profound and powerful nature.
Another fragment of dark blue, icy law represents "annihilation" and "freezing".
It seems to be completely opposite to the nature of the earth to nurture life and nourish all things, and is full of contradictions.
But at this moment, under the exquisite harmony of that trace of "devouring Dao rhythm" originating from the demonic ape, and under the all-encompassing embrace of the Dao of the Earth, this chill that seemed capable of freezing time and space and annihilating all living beings did not, in turn, freeze Zhen Yuanzi's own vitality and path.
Instead, it's like the earth entering a harsh winter, with everything on the surface withered and life hidden.
This is not death, but a deeper accumulation, sedimentation, and preparation for reincarnation, a necessary prelude to a more splendid flourishing in the next spring.
Zhen Yuanzi's understanding of the "cycle of birth and death" and the "rotation of yin and yang" suddenly deepened.
"The way of the earth not only has the virtue of growth and nourishment, but also the merit of silence and return to storage. There is the prosperity of spring and summer, and there is the desolation of autumn and winter. This sense of extinction is not the end, but a link in the cycle of reincarnation, and another form of manifestation of power."
He vaguely grasped that if he could use this idea properly, when facing an enemy, he might be able to develop a strange supernatural power that could freeze the flow of the opponent's magic power and silence their primordial spirit perception. He could even contain the power of ice that could counteract the shock in his own defense. It was extremely mysterious and impossible to defend against.
As for that fragment, which resembled a boiling shadow, constantly twisting and changing, and containing the power of "illusion" and "confusion," it was even more peculiar and untamable.
Once it entered the sea of consciousness, it instinctively tried to spread out, interfering with Zhen Yuanzi's mental judgment, weaving layers of illusions based on desire and fear, or distorting his perception of time and space.
However, Zhen Yuanzi's Dao heart was so firm that it had been tempered by countless tribulations, and was now as solid as a rock and as clear as a mirror.
Furthermore, the mysterious yellow light transformed from the innate earth energy of the "Classic of Mountains and Seas" naturally emanates from the depths of the primordial spirit, stabilizing the sea of consciousness and protecting the original mind from being tainted by dust.
That all-pervasive power of illusion impacted the rock-solid Dao Heart and the protective barrier of profound light. Although it stirred up ripples of thought, it ultimately dissipated like waves crashing against ancient reefs, unable to shake its very foundation.
On the contrary, under the effect of "Devouring Dao Rhyme" which analyzes all things and transforms them into its own use, many of the subtle aspects of this illusionary law regarding mental suggestion, perception distortion, and the transformation of reality and illusion were peeled away one by one, like unraveling a cocoon, removing the chaotic and malicious core, leaving only pure technique and Dao rhyme, which slowly integrated into the method of using divine sense.
Zhen Yuanzi vaguely sensed that his divine sense seemed to have become more agile and penetrating, with both the range and precision of his perception improved.
He could even simulate several distinct aura fluctuations, and if someone with a cultivation level far exceeding his own were to examine them closely, they would be almost indistinguishable from the real thing.
This will be of immeasurable help in future explorations in the sea of blood, concealment of one's own whereabouts, and even in the future cultivation of profound supernatural powers involving the illusion of mind, such as "telepathy" and "mirror imagery."
"So that's how it is... There are three thousand Great Daos, and each one leads to the Primordial Chaos. The Chaos Gods each hold their own path, and although they ultimately cannot escape the calamity of creation, the essence of their laws is an indispensable part of this vast primordial world, and different aspects of the manifestation of the Great Dao."
Zhen Yuanzi's understanding surged like a tidal wave, and his vision seemed to rise to a completely new level.
"The great god Pangu created the world and died from exhaustion. His body transformed into mountains, rivers, the sun, the moon, and the stars, and his spirit gave rise to all living beings and endless vitality."
The remains and origins of these fallen demon gods are scattered throughout the world. Some have transformed into spiritual treasures, some have merged into the earth's veins, and some have settled in this extremely filthy sea of blood... They have also become part of the interweaving, evolution, and enrichment of the laws of the primordial world.
This sea of blood, said to be formed from the foul blood of Pangu's navel, can gather the most yin and turbid evil energy in the world. Therefore, it possesses a peculiar "inclusiveness," capable of settling and accommodating the diverse and even conflicting origins of these different demonic gods, allowing them to endure for countless ages.
He realized that his previous understanding of "the earth's inclusiveness" might have been too narrow.
The pursuit of the supreme path is not about rejecting those who are different or clinging to purity, but about having the magnanimity to embrace all things and the extraordinary means to refine all laws and make them one's own!
His true meaning of "the earth's embrace" needs to be practiced and sublimated in this way—not only to bear, but also to digest, absorb and integrate!
The "devouring and transformation" power of the Devouring Law is precisely the perfect bridge and catalyst to complete this process, making this fusion not a simple accumulation, but an essential refinement and sublimation.
Refining these fragments of demonic origin seemed to directly enhance his control and application of specific laws such as "metal," "ice," and "illusion," but in reality, the greatest gain lay in the broadening and consolidation of his Dao foundation, resulting in a significant improvement in his "Dao Realm."
He felt that his connection with the entire primordial land had become even closer and deeper.
Because the vast land is inherently rich in gold and iron ore (gold), covered with cold glaciers and snowfields (ice), and contains natural illusions and mazes that can make people lose their way (illusions)... These natural phenomena can all be regarded as manifestations of the corresponding laws of heaven and earth.
Now, he understands and absorbs these fragments of laws from a more fundamental level, just as if he has grasped the basic code that constitutes these phenomena. Naturally, he has developed a deeper resonance and affinity with the concept of "earth" itself, which carries all these manifestations.
His path is taking a solid step from "controlling the earth" to "becoming the earth" (meaning the foundation for bearing and evolving all things).