Chapter 659: Chapter 496: Dao Discussion (Part 3)
It seemed like I was not looking at a person, but at the entire sky.
"Grandfather...?"
Qin Ping’an spoke subconsciously.
Hong Sheng gently nodded, his robes fluttering lightly, and Dao patterns circulated around him, transforming into specks of golden light that fell, soothing Qin Ping’an’s restless Divine Soul.
"I am him, and yet not him."
"We are all mere avatars of the true self. You may call me grandfather, and it’s alright."
Qin Ping’an stared at him blankly, the divine light around the Daoist washing over like a clear spring, gradually clearing his muddled Heart Spirit.
His parents might have been mere illusions, but the emotions between them were undoubtedly real.
He remembered those family members who had dissipated, and his eyes reddened again, tears flowed uncontrollably, as he knelt before Hong Sheng, choking as he asked:
"Grandfather, can father and mother... can they come back? Can I see them again?"
Hong Sheng cast his eyes down, seemingly able to see through all his obsessions and sorrow:
"The Great Dao is boundless; everything is possible."
"In this world, there is not only the illusion and reality before us."
"As time and space flow, and as Yin and Yang alternate, so-called illusions can become real under the Great Dao."
He paused, his gaze falling into Qin Ping’an’s eyes, as if stars twinkled within:
"If you cultivate well and comprehend the source of the Great Dao, reversing time and space, tracing back the past to make illusions into reality may not be impossible."
Buzz——
As the sound of the Dao fell, Qin Ping’an’s mind roared, and countless confusions and despair were instantly shattered.
He looked at Hong Sheng’s figure, seemingly existing alongside heaven and earth, with light gradually igniting in his eyes.
Hong Sheng saw the change in his eyes and nodded slightly.
The divine light around him gradually subsided, and his figure became increasingly illusory until it finally transformed into a stream of light, merging into the void, leaving only a faint Dao sound echoing in the courtyard:
"Obsessions can transform into Dao Heart; the road ahead is long, take care."
Qin Ping’an looked in the direction where the Daoist had dissipated, slowly bowed his head, and spoke with determination:
"Your grandson remembers! I will diligently cultivate and will not fail your words, grandfather!"
...
Time flows.
That day, in the Antarctic Immortal Mansion, Pan Wu Hall.
"The time for the Dao Assembly has arrived."
Chen Sheng slowly opened his eyes, his pupils first reflecting billions of stars, then returning to calm.
At the center of his forehead, an ancient Jade Pendant quietly appeared, engraved with time and space Dao patterns.
As the faint light shimmered, it directly tore the surrounding void, forming a set of stable space-time coordinates, eliciting the summoning power from the depths of chaos.
Buzz——
With a thought, his figure vanished like a bubble from Pan Wu Hall, leaving only a trace of Creation’s remaining charm, lingering within the hall for a long time.
Crossing the barriers of billions of times and spaces, Chen Sheng’s figure appeared straight in a vast expanse of chaos.
Here, there was no heaven or earth, no day or night, above the chaotic air current floated a vast and unparalleled palace.
Inside the hall, ten Jade Thrones had long been set up, with figures already seated on four of them.
Each figure exuded an aura as deep as an abyss, their bodies manifesting the Law, some with raging flames burning heaven, some with rivers and seas surging, some with thunder swirling, all were Integration Dharma Masters commanding their respective Laws.
"There’s a newcomer this time, brought in by that Hong Jue fellow."
An old voice rang out, the speaker sitting on the east Jade Throne, surrounded by decaying aura, was Withered Dharma Master.
On the west Jade Throne, a figure wearing battle armor adorned with thunder patterns slowly opened his eyes, thunder exploding in his pupils, his voice rolling like thunder:
"I have been in seclusion for years, unperturbed by worldly affairs. Friends, introduce this newcomer to me."
This was Thunder Prison Dharma Master, commanding the thunder Law, Integration second step.
On the left side sat Dharma Master Hong Jue, who chuckled gently:
"Pan Wu Daoist, having stepped into Integration second step, is currently the Hall Master of the Transmission Hall."
"His understanding of the Creation doctrine is quite profound, able to derive the world from nothing."
"Creation doctrine? Quite a grand ambition."
From the south Jade Throne, Star Derivation Dharma Master, dressed in a robe of starry river, laughed while clapping, surrounded by countless stars, commanding stellar Law.
Boom——
At the hall door, the chaotic air current exploded, and Chen Sheng’s figure walked in calmly.
He wore white clothes akin to snow, Dao patterns subtly hidden, appearing ordinary yet carrying a majestic aura of pioneer Creation.
With each step, a miniature world was formed and faded away beneath his feet.
Facing the scrutinizing gazes of several Integration Dharma Masters, he remained calm and composed, not seeing the slightest hint of restraint.
"Greetings to all Daoists."
"Thanks to Fellow Daoist Hong Jue for the recommendation, I am fortunate to participate in this Dao discussion."
Dharma Master Hong Jue raised his hand to point to the empty Jade Throne beside him:
"Fellow Daoist Pan Wu, no need to be formal, take a seat. Today we gather here to exchange our insights on the Great Dao."
Chen Sheng nodded, his form moved, and he settled onto the Jade Throne.
The few introduced themselves briefly, and soon everyone was present, beginning the Dao discussion.
"Since Fellow Daoist Pan Wu understands the Creation doctrine, why not start by sharing your insight on ’creating from nothing’?"
Withered Dharma Master spoke first, surrounded by decaying aura:
"I have comprehended the Dao of withering and flourishing, yet am very curious about the Dao of pioneering Creation."
Chen Sheng raised his gaze slightly, chaos beginning to emerge in his pupils:
"True nothingness is an absolute vacuum, where Law is nature."
He raised his hand lightly, and miniature chaotic currents surged in his palm:
"A pioneer follows the transformations of heaven and earth, derives mountains and rivers, nourishes countless lives."
Before his words finished, the chaotic currents in his palm exploded, transforming into a miniature world, rivers rushing, sun and moon cycling, life proliferating, perfectly demonstrating the entire process of pioneering Creation.
"A splendid natural Law! Your Dao is so profound!"
Subsequently, each Dharma Master took turns discussing the Dao.
Thunder Prison Dharma Master delved into the Law of lightning breaking illusions, Withered Dharma Master elaborated on the new life amidst decay, Hong Jue Dharma Master clashed his ending Dao with Chen Sheng’s Creation doctrine...
In the hall, Laws intertwined and collided, the chaotic void shook fiercely outside, yet could never affect the interior a bit.
Chen Sheng listened to everyone’s discourse and also gained some insights:
"Listening to your discussions is like an enlightening revelation!"
"Previously, my Creation doctrine focused excessively on ’derivation’ and neglected the ’balance’ after derivation. Thanks to your guidance today, I can now complete the Law’s closed loop."
He took the initiative to speak, sharing his insights on complementing the Creation doctrine, attracting frequent nods from the Dharma Masters.
By the end of the day’s Dao discussion, all Dharma Masters gained something and looked at Chen Sheng with several degrees of approval.
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