Zhang Yan also knew that once the world was formed, there would be many disasters. Since the birth of the living creatures, it was not always smooth sailing. There would be a few ups and downs.
However, this tribulation had come so suddenly, and there'd actually been no signs beforehand.
He observed for a while and realized that it was not because he took away the living creature. It was because after the evolution of the Yin and Yang Qi, although it was clear and turbid, it was from broad to narrow, from big to small. Hence, the process was still ongoing and had not really ended.
Just Now, it was actually the last change of the clear and turbid air after the opening of the sky. Under the rotation of the earth's opportunity, a few heavenly stars nearby were pulled over and fell to the ground. That was why such a scene happened.
As long as one could survive it, he would welcome a new life. Unfortunately, this was a small matter to the world, but to the living creatures, it was a disaster.
Since that was the case, he did not pursue the matter further and continued to read.
Because the disaster had passed, the world was still considered stable. Not long after, living creatures were born on the ground. However, the good times did not last long, and they were destroyed in the next catastrophe.
In the next billions of years, the living creatures in the world experienced about seven major disasters, and every time, they were all destroyed.
He found out the reason, and it was actually because of the spiritual opportunity of heaven and earth.
Ever since the spiritual opportunity flourished, it had been rising. It would gradually hide into the living creatures in the world, and it would benefit the living creatures in a short period of time. However, if there was no external force to reduce it, it would explode when it reached a certain limit.
In other words, if the living creatures could find a cultivation method to use the spiritual opportunity, and then absorb and exhale, they could delay the process. However, there must be a limit, and they could not blindly absorb it. Otherwise, once the spiritual opportunity declined, they would end up like the nine continents.
After an unknown number of years, the living creatures in the world experienced dozens of reincarnations, and finally, they were no longer destroyed. Instead, they could survive for a long time. However, this was not because the living creatures in this world were unique, but because the spiritual opportunity of heaven and earth was almost exhausted, and it began to go downhill.
As these living creatures stayed in the world for a long time, there were finally people who cultivated Daoism. Their cultivation method was also unique, and there were some good points. However, their shortcomings were also obvious. They did not have enough spiritual opportunity, and it was difficult for them to reach the Great Path.
After that, there was nothing else worth looking at. Only after the world had transformed into nirvana did he withdraw his gaze.
However, after observing for a while, he faintly felt that he had gained something.
True Yang cultivators were able to materialize illusions into reality, but that was because their bodies were already conforming to heaven and earth, and everything they did was in accordance with the wondrous Dao of nature. However, it was not necessarily the case that they were truly proficient in the Dao of nature.
On his path of cultivation, the things that he understood when he was a junior would be overturned when he reached the upper realm. This was because as his cultivation rose, his horizons were broadened, and his understanding of the world became more thorough.
However, there were still cultivators in the Upper Realm above the True Yang. That was why he thought that it was correct. However, if he were to look at the Infinite Void or the Upper Realm, that might not be the case.
This was imperfection, uncertainty, opportunity, and fate. It was precisely because of this that obstacles appeared on the path of a cultivator, but it was also because of this that a cultivator could continue forward.
The Projection of the Divine Will here was his own understanding. After he had deduced it to the extreme, he would then compare it with the world in the real world. Perhaps he could use this to understand the things that he had overlooked and make up for what he had lost.
However, Just Now, this was not enough to advance his understanding of Dao. Therefore, after some consideration, he removed this world and decided to start over again.
Fortunately, all of this was carried out in the Divine Will, so it did not consume much Qi. If it was carried out directly in the real world for billions of years, the loss would be great, and it would also waste time.
This time, he decided to use a different method.
Before this, he had been watching as a bystander and did not participate personally. If after the rise of heaven and earth, those living beings with great power would receive guidance from the Taoist method and immediately know the method of cultivation, to what extent would the heaven and earth evolve to?
Then, he changed his mind and opened up another world.
This change was similar to the last time, but the details were different. Similarly, the living beings born with supernatural powers were born in the world. However, at the beginning, they were all ignorant and unclear, so he did not take any action.
After going through the trial of creation, those living beings who could survive vaguely grasped some tricks. Just like what he saw before, if he did not intervene, then it would only be a repeat of the previous scene.
He knew that the time had come, so with a thought, a black-robed Taoist landed on the highest and majestic peak. There were very few living beings here, only a white tree grew.
The Taoist stretched out his hand and snapped a branch. Then, he took out a stone and turned it into an incense burner. After lighting it, he sat down and began to carve on the ground. It was as if he was writing with a brush, but also as if he was describing all things in nature.
Following his actions, there was a subtle sound of Xuan Qi, as if someone was whispering into one's ear. However, one could not help but continue listening. The violent Spiritual Vigor around the mountain seemed to have calmed down.
About a hundred years later, there was a sudden flash of Spiritual Light on the white tree. Then, it turned into a young man who bowed to the black-robed Taoist respectfully and stood at the side.
Another few hundred years passed, and the sky darkened. It was a living being with a wingspan of tens of thousands of feet. However, it seemed to be attracted by the smoke from the incense burner and lingered in the sky. The longer it stayed there, the smaller its body became, and the more intelligent its eyes became. Finally, it transformed into a woman in red and stood at the side respectfully.
In the years that followed, living beings continued to gather here. However, there was a limit to the amount of space on the mountain, so they could only settle for the next best thing. They quickly realized that even if they reached the bottom, they could still gain enlightenment. They seemed to be pulled by an inexplicable Weili, and they unconsciously breathed in and out to guide the Spiritual Vigor.
As the black-robed Taoist wrote, tens of thousands of years passed. The strokes were clearly just inches away, but at every moment, many different mysteries could be seen.
One day, he stopped what he was doing and looked down.
It was the first time in ten thousand years that he shifted his gaze elsewhere.
He saw that the entire mountain was occupied by living beings. Even on the ground far away, there were densely packed figures.
And standing at the very front, most of them had transformed into human form. There were about a hundred of them.
The young man that the white tree had transformed into had been here for the longest time, so he had the deepest understanding of the mysteries of guidance. Naturally, he understood many principles. He came up and bowed, saying respectfully, "Disciple greets Exalted Master."
The red-robed woman that the Sky Bird had transformed into also came up and bowed.
The black-robed Taoist did not say anything. He only handed over the branch in his hand. The young man was stunned, but he took it. Then, he flicked his sleeves and left on the clouds.
Seeing that he had left, the living beings only looked at him blankly. Some even prostrated on the ground to send him off.
However, the red-robed woman was unwilling to give up. She transformed into her original form and hurriedly chased after him. However, the higher she went, the stronger the resistance became. Eventually, she could only land with a hint of unwillingness. After she landed, she realized that most of the living beings on the mountain had disappeared. Only the young man was still there. Seeing her, he went up and said, "Junior Sister, you're back."
The red-robed woman looked disappointed. Then, she came to her senses and asked in confusion, "Junior Sister?"
The young man smiled and said, "You and I both listened to Exalted Master's teachings, so we're from the same sect. My name is Bai Du. May I ask for Junior Sister's name?"
"Name?"
The red-robed woman was in a trance. An inexplicable feeling shone in the depths of her heart. She blurted out, "My name is Chi Yao."
Bai Du said, "So it's Junior Sister Chi Yao. Did you manage to catch up with Exalted Master?"
Chi Yao shook her head.
Bai Du smiled and said, "Although Exalted Master doesn't preach Dao anymore, the fate of master and disciple has not ended. When you and I have cultivated enough, we will meet again."
When Chi Yao heard this, she became excited and said, "Really?"
Bai Du waved the branch in his hand and said, "Actually, Exalted Master had already told me about this when he was carving."
Chi Yao said calmly, "I'm not as good as Senior Brother."
She glanced at the branch that was as white as jade. She could feel an inexplicable Weili on it. It made people feel close to it, but it also made her feel fearful. She couldn't help but ask enviously, "Did Exalted Master give you this?"
Bai Du smiled and said, "Exalted Master also left something for you."
Chi Yao felt something in her heart. She turned her head and saw an incense burner placed there. Just by looking at it, she knew it belonged to her. Thus, she happily went forward and held it up. She said, "Thank you, Senior Brother."
Bai Du smiled and said, "This should have belonged to you, Junior Sister." He pondered for a moment and said, "Junior Sister, where are you going?"
Chi Yao said, "I'm looking for an uninhabited place to cultivate. There are many things that I don't understand from Exalted Master. What advice does Senior Brother have for me?"
Bai Du sighed and said, "Junior Sister, I'm afraid you won't be able to relax. You and I still have a lot of things to do."
Chi Yao was confused and said, "What?"
Bai Du said seriously, "Back then, there were about a hundred people who listened to Exalted Master's teachings and obtained this body. It breathed spiritual vigor and operated supernatural powers. However, the power of its attack was also stronger than before. If it wasn't carefully maintained, I'm afraid this place would have been destroyed." He waved the branch in his hand and pointed at the incense burner. "Since you and I have taken this thing, we should take responsibility for it."
Zhang Yan saw all of this. What his incarnation passed down was the most basic Dao technique. It was just that the heaven and earth had just been born and the spiritual vigor was abundant. This generation was born with supernatural powers. Therefore, with just a few pointers, they were enlightened.
At the same time, he also found a method that could be used against the enemy. As long as he left this world in his spirit and set up many forbidden formations passed down by the Patriarch, when he fought with the enemy, he could perceive it in an instant and trap himself or his opponent in it.
In an ordinary world, a True Yang cultivator could rise and fall with a thought. However, this place was different. As he poured in many thoughts and familiarized himself with every change, it was connected to his Qi dynamic. If he added the forbidden formations passed down by the Patriarch, once it entered the present world, it would not be so easy to destroy it.
Doing this was like working hard in advance and building a cage. However, there was a price to pay. The vitality that was used here was not small and he had to find a way to maintain it. This was like carrying a heavy burden at all times.
But doing this was worth it. Even though his Vital Qi was thick, he couldn't use all of it right now, and that would be equivalent to wasting a portion of it. But now, he could make use of it. Moreover, he could feel that this was also a method of cultivation. As his Dao became more profound, this method would become easier and easier.
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