Chapter 683: Chapter 506: Cultivation Knows No Years (Part 2)
His heart spirit stirred, and his will instantly plunged into the source land of the Panwu Realm.
At this moment, within the Duality Grand Array, an earth-shattering change had transpired!
At the center of the grand array, it was no longer a faint embryonic virtual shadow.
Instead, it was a majestic twelve-arm deity, composed entirely of trillions of minute particles.
Each particle emanated a halo of black and white colors.
On top of the particles, countless minute Duality Array Patterns were etched, patterns circulating, Dao Rhyme enduring, in perfect resonance with the Array Dao Law of the grand array.
The holy figure was boundless, its features blurred, yet it inherently carried an awe-inspiring majesty over the world.
The twelve arms stretched out, gathering black and white qi, faintly revealing miniature Duality Grand Arrays with an unparalleled, majestic aura.
Stronger by more than just one level compared to the previous primary combat incarnation.
Buzz——!!!
The twelve-arm deity moved slightly.
The countless particles around it circulated accordingly, triggering innumerable Duality Array Patterns to light up simultaneously, emitting an eternal and grand buzzing sound.
The black and white qi above the grand array madly surged into the sacred body, nourishing each particle, refining every inch of the Dao Body.
The aura of the Treasure Body was steadily enhancing at a speed visible to the naked eye.
Chen Sheng’s will hovered above the grand array, gazing at the twelve-arm deity, a hint of satisfaction flashing in his eyes:
"Not bad; at the current rate, using Array Dao Law to evolve Duality Particles, nourishing the Treasure Body with the world’s origin..."
"In a span of ten thousand years, the second layer of the Duality of Yin and Yang Micro-Dust Treasure Body cultivation can be thoroughly completed."
...
Time passes slowly, and with the flow of time, another several thousand years quietly slip by.
The grand Three Extremes Dao Assembly, held every ten thousand years in the Three Extremes Domain, was upon them once again.
This was the grandest cultivator gathering in the Three Extremes Domain, attracting the Three Great Immortal Mansions, as well as countless sects and families’ young heroes from within the domain.
The final domain competition!
Numerous cultivators sat cross-legged, breaths varied.
There were Great Powers in the Void Refining Realm, there were prodigies in the Divinity Transformation Realm, all eyes focused on the center of the square, anticipation evident in their expressions.
Buzz——!!!
A brilliant black and white stream of light slowly drifted down from the sky.
Amid the stream of light, a silhouette floated to the ground, none other than the incarnation of Chen Sheng.
As soon as the incarnation landed, two figures swiftly stepped forward.
Leading them was a man wearing a blue Daoist Robe, surrounded by an imposing and heavy aura, the pressure of a late-stage Void Refining faintly emanating, none other than Qin Ping’an!
Beside Qin Ping’an followed a spirited young lady in red.
The girl stood tall, her brows showing a hint of defiance, her aura sharp, eyes keen as a sword.
"Ping’an, accompanied by the junior Qin Zhaoyu, pays respects to grandfather!"
The girl in red, Qin Zhaoyu, also quickly followed and bowed in respect:
"Junior Qin Zhaoyu, pays respects to the venerable ancestor!"
Chen Sheng nodded slightly, his gaze slowly sweeping over the two, his tone gentle:
"Rise, no need for formalities, you have made considerable progress in a thousand years."
"The True Illusion Heaven Lord is renowned even in Chongli Heaven!"
As long ages passed.
Qin Ping’an had gone through rigorous experiences in the Mystic Secret Realm, successfully breaking through to Void Refining, and later underwent numerous other trials.
After his wife’s passing, he spent millennia traversing Chongli Heaven, enduring countless perils, and has now cultivated to the Eighth Tribulation of Void Refining.
He has truly made his way into the ranks of the first-class Great Powers in the Three Extremes Domain.
He excelled particularly in survival techniques, having once retreated unscathed in front of Tribulation Cultivators at the Eleventh Tribulation of Void Refining, earning quite a bit of fame!
As for his wife, Li Baifeng, her talent was limited, and she ultimately never comprehended the Dao Domain, unable to break through the shackles of her realm.
In the end, relying on various spiritual elixirs to extend her life, she barely lived for ten thousand years before her lifespan exhausted, and she departed this world peacefully.
It’s worth mentioning that Li Baifeng, knowing her talent was limited, unable to travel far on the cultivation path, devoted most of her energy to managing the Qin Clan family.
Together with Qin Ping’an, she bore five sons and four daughters, nine children in total, all with fairly decent talent; under her care, they gradually grew to adulthood.
Later, the Qin Clan secured a region under Jiuli Mansion, modeled after the Tianxin Zhang Clan’s structure, establishing the Qin Clan Dynasty.
Over two ten thousand years, the Qin Clan Dynasty has also gained some fame in the Three Extremes Domain.
Through generational reproduction, the Qin Clan’s descendants now number in the millions.
Among them are those with extraordinary talent, joining major sects’ Dao Veins, even the Three Great Immortal Mansions.
Qin Ping’an clasped his hands:
"Grandfather, you overpraise me. It’s just minor accomplishments, not worth mentioning."
Then he introduced:
"This is a younger member from my clan, Qin Zhaoyu, whose talent far exceeds that of other clan members."
"Recently, in the state competition, he successfully entered the domain competition with a second place identity."
Upon hearing this, Qin Zhaoyu was full of spirit:
"I shall give it my all to secure the spot!"
Chen Sheng looked at her valiant demeanor, as if seeing the shadow of an old friend, encouragingly said:
"Good! You’ve got ambition!"
"In this domain competition, let go and fight bravely."
"Thank you, Ancestor, for the encouragement! I will remember it well!"
After encouraging Qin Zhaoyu, Chen Sheng’s gaze fell once again upon Qin Ping’an.
His eyes flowed with black and white energy, with just a glance, he saw through Qin Ping’an’s cultivation state completely.
He further discerned the illusionary heaven he opened.
Within this illusionary heaven, there were no remarkable celestial phenomena, no world-destroying power, only a familiar city - Nanzhou Ancient City.
In the ancient city, streets crisscrossed, teeming with voices and a bustling scene.
Deep within the ancient city, the Herbal Hall stood quietly, with streams of people bustling before it, exuding a sense of daily life.
Inside the Herbal Hall, several familiar figures were busily working, including his parents, elders, Li Baifeng, and the children playing around
...
Every scene was warm and beautiful, all just fragments from his mundane decades in the mortal world.
Those ordinary and warm years, those moments of joy and sorrow, were cherished deeply within his heart, inscribed in the illusionary heaven.
This illusionary heaven was his interpretation of the Dao, his life’s enlightenment of cultivation:
"Only by perfecting feelings can one perfect the Dao..."
"Born from illusion, naturally return to illusion..."
Chen Sheng slowly withdrew his gaze, nodding gently, a glimmer of praise and expectation in his eyes:
"The path of emotion seems fragile, yet it is resilient. To comprehend the Dao through emotions, to verify the Dao through illusions, though not mainstream, it accords with his Dao Heart."
"I genuinely hope he can traverse this path. Perhaps he can break conventional norms, breakthrough limitations, and tread further along the Dao path."
...
Soon after, two figures swiftly stepped into everyone’s sight, none other than Zhang Che from the Tianxin Zhang Clan!
Following him closely was a young man dressed in a moon-white brocade robe, his face handsome, with sword-like brows and starry eyes that carried a gentle warmth.
He was a prodigy from the Zhang Clan, Zhang Longhu!
Brushing his eyes over the area, Zhang Che immediately saw Qin Ping’an and Qin Zhaoyu, and greeted them:
"Brother Qin, it’s been a long time. How have you been?"
"Brother Zhang, you’re too kind. All is well."
Qin Ping’an also respectfully returned the gesture, his eyes briefly skimming over Zhang Longhu, showing a hint of enlightenment.
He naturally understood the purpose of Zhang Che’s arrival.
Years ago, Chen Sheng made a promise.
Within fifty thousand years, if the Zhang Clan could produce a descendant who stands out in the Three Extremes Dao Assembly and secures a Mahayana Treasure Realm spot.
Then they may be admitted under his tutelage, passing the Ten Volumes of Illusory Heart to the Zhang Clan.
This promise includes five opportunities at the Dao Assemblies, and now, it’s already the third time!
The Zhang Clan has a long heritage and considerable foundation.
To nurture the younger generation, they poured efforts into their treasured Enlightenment wonders and primordial treasures... sparing no expense to aid the cultivation of the extremely talented young ones.
In the previous two Dao Assemblies, they also cultivated several who broke into the domain competitions.
Unfortunately, they ultimately failed to make it to the end, missing the Mahayana Treasure Realm spot.
"Zhang Che brings the young Zhang Longhu to pay respects to Uncle Master!"
Zhang Che’s tone was exceedingly respectful, and the young Zhang Longhu followed closely behind, bowing in salute.
"Longhu ranked first in the state competition this time, perhaps there is hope to fulfill that original promise."
Chen Sheng nodded slightly, his gaze falling upon Zhang Longhu, nodding gently:
"Stand up, first in the state competition; it indeed reflects the Zhang Clan’s cultivation efforts and does not betray your own talent."
At this moment, he was quite pleased, seeing two extremely talented descendants among his own blood.
"Alright, the Dao Assembly domain competition is about to start, perform well, my seat awaits you obtaining the Mahayana Treasure Realm spot."
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