sinovels Chapter 173 Hongjun is shocked, raises his eyebrows in admiration
Chapter 173 Hongjun is shocked, raises his eyebrows in admiration
Chapter 173 Hongjun is shocked, raises his eyebrows in admiration
"The foundation of my Way lies in the earth." But this earth is not merely soil and stone; it is the source of all tangible things, the basis for the existence of all things, the carrier of energy flow, and also—the cornerstone of chaotic evolution.
He slowly raised his right hand, and in his palm, a trace of the purest innate earth essence appeared. At first, it was just a faint light, but then it began to evolve.
Mountains rise abruptly from the ground, rivers meander and flow, vegetation takes root and sprouts, and wild animals inhabit and reproduce.
A miniature, vibrant, and primordial landscape unfolded in his palm.
This is not an illusion, but a real evolution that uses one's own Great Dao to influence the laws of heaven and earth!
"The earth's virtue lies in its capacity to bear. It bears the weight of life, the complexities of cause and effect, the cruelty of killing, and also the seeds of hope."
It does not discriminate against small streams, thus it can become deep; it does not reject tiny specks of dust, thus it can become vast.
As he narrated, the scene in his palm showed volcanic eruptions bringing destruction, but new land was soon generated;
Floods ravage and submerge everything, but eventually they recede, leaving behind fertile silt;
Tribal conflicts stained the land with blood, but as time passed, new civilizations sprouted from the ruins.
A profound Taoist aura, encompassing, digesting, and bearing everything, permeated the air, bringing a sense of tranquility to everyone present, as if they had found their final refuge.
Immediately afterwards, the scene in Zhen Yuanzi's palm changed again. Within the essence of the earth, the original golden light of the central Wuji Apricot Yellow Banner suddenly shone, stabilizing the earth, water, fire, and wind, and consolidating the universe;
The fiery essence of the Southern Flame Banner leaps forth, bringing light, warmth, and the power of destruction and rebirth;
The mysterious light of the Northern Xuan Yuan Water Control Flag flows and transforms into clouds, rain, frost, and snow, nourishing all things.
The three elements of earth, fire, and water are not isolated, but flow, generate, and restrain each other in a mysterious trajectory, vaguely outlining the outline of a larger and more primitive system!
"However, bearing is not the end. I take the defense of the land as my foundation, not to defend it, but to take it in."
Incorporate the five elements, harmonize their natures, and make them mutually beneficial rather than harmful; incorporate all laws, understand their principles, and make them complementary rather than conflicting.
The ultimate goal is to solidify the foundation, evolve chaos, trace the origin of all things, and explore the beginning of the Great Dao.
His gaze swept over the crowd, his voice carrying an unwavering determination and grand ambition: "Therefore, the ultimate meaning of my 'Earth Chaos Scripture' is to use this all-encompassing, all-evolving earthly way to understand, to bear, and ultimately—"
"To embrace the Way of Heaven, to attain the true Primordial Chaos Golden Immortal state, transcending all constraints!"
As he spoke, the inner veins of the entire Wuzhuang Temple roared, and spiritual energy surged like the tide. The four-symbol banana trees shone brightly, as if echoing the way of their master.
Even the Earth Book in his sleeve trembled slightly, emitting a warm glow.
A profound, ancient, and seemingly primordial chaos, as if originating from the very beginning of creation, subtly enveloped this space.
Hongjun sat motionless, his face still ancient and simple, but deep within his eyes, which contained the birth and death of the starry sky, an unprecedented wave was stirred!
"This child—his comprehension of the Great Dao's laws has reached such a level!"
Hongjun was shocked.
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He possessed fragments of the Jade Disc of Creation, which allowed him to deduce and analyze the Three Thousand Great Daos, and he believed his understanding of the laws of heaven and earth far surpassed that of his peers.
However, Zhen Yuanzi at this moment demonstrated a profound understanding and exquisite application of the three elements of earth, fire, and water.
Especially the kind of thinking that takes earth as the foundation, connects and controls other laws, and attempts to reverse the evolution of chaos.
Although the sheer volume of what he deduced using the Jade Disc of Creation seemed insufficient, its quality, especially its unique perspective and inclusiveness originating from the earth itself, gave him a sense of novelty and inspiration!
"More importantly, he didn't have a supreme treasure like the Jade Disc of Creation to assist him! He reached such a level entirely through his own comprehension and observation of heaven and earth—this child's understanding, his Dao heart, and his potential are probably even greater than I previously estimated!"
For the first time, Hongjun truly placed Zhen Yuanzi in the position of a "discusser of the Dao" who was almost equal to himself, rather than merely a promising up-and-coming talent or a potential trading partner.
The feasibility of Zhen Yuanzi's path of "embracing the earth, evolving chaos, and intending to transcend the Heavenly Dao" may be questionable, but the spirit and uniqueness he demonstrates are enough to make him, the future spokesperson for the Heavenly Dao, take it seriously.
For the first time, a clear emotion called "appreciation" was revealed on Yang Mei's illusory face. His clear eyes reflected the chaotic scene evolving in Zhen Yuanzi's palm, and his ethereal voice carried undisguised praise: "Wonderful! Wonderful indeed! Fellow Daoist Zhen Yuanzi!" Yang Mei clapped his hands.
"I once witnessed the beginning of chaos, when the pure and the impure separated."
But I never imagined that this turbid land, which bears everything, would contain such immense potential and possibilities!
It is not simply about bearing, but about digesting, understanding, and even reshaping! Seeking change through stability, embracing all things with inclusiveness, and ultimately tracing back to the source of chaos!
This path, though different from my own in seeking transcendence within spatial dimensions, subtly shares a similar essence!
All of this seeks nothingness within existence, and infinity within limitation! Fellow Daoist, I—admire—your understanding of the evolution of the Way of the Earth!
His raised eyebrows showed genuine admiration. He sought absolute freedom in space, to break free from constraints.
Zhen Yuanzi, on the other hand, aims to expand and deepen the framework itself until it can accommodate everything and become infinite in itself.
The paths were opposite, but the goals were equally lofty. This elevated Yang Mei's evaluation of Zhen Yuanzi to a new level.
Zhen Yuanzi nodded slightly, concealing the strange phenomenon in his palm, and his Daoist aura returned to normal: "You two are too kind. This is merely the opinion of this humble Daoist, and I am still exploring."
Next, it was Hongyun's turn. He laughed heartily, and his carefree Daoist aura spread out, blending seamlessly with the essence of the Four Symbols Banana Tree.
"Brother Zhen Yuanzi's Dao is profound and extensive, which I cannot learn."
"My way lies in truth and origin." He casually picked up a banana leaf, and the four elements of water, fire, and wind naturally manifested on the leaf, flowing and constantly changing.
"The four elements form the foundation of the world. However, people mostly see their mutual restraint, rarely their mutual generation, and even less know that they can return to their origin."
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The voice of Hongyun was clear and melodious, carrying a perfect and flawless rhythm: "The earth's solidity is not stagnation, but the foundation for survival; without a foundation, all things drift like duckweed. The water's vastness is not overflow, but the source of nourishment; without a source, life withers away."
The fury of fire is not for destruction, but for the energy of light and heat; nothing can dispel darkness and change the old. The freedom of wind is not for scattering, but for the medium of transmission; without the medium, energy stagnates.
On the banana leaf in his hand, the power of the four elements was no longer merely manifested, but began to transform and merge with each other in an incomparably mysterious way.
The scorching flames create solid ceramics; the floodwaters, when they meet the fire, evaporate into clouds that nourish all things.
The raging winds fueled the fire, but also carried the seeds and sowed life—in the end, the four distinct forces slowly converged into a single point of primordial energy, a chaotic yet boundless source of life and possibilities!
"I control the four banana trees, and I have come to understand their true meaning. It is not about controlling them, but about returning to the origin."
By harnessing the power of the four elements, we return to our origin and nourish our carefree true nature.
Therefore, they can maintain their true selves amidst the hustle and bustle of the world and find freedom amidst countless tribulations.
This is the way of "returning to the origin of the four elements and attaining carefree freedom by guarding the One."
Hongyun's Dao, based on Zhen Yuanzi's profound foundation, reveals another possibility—it is not about abandoning the foundation, but about sublimating the power of the foundation, nourishing one's own spirit, and seeking great freedom.
Its ingenuity impressed Hongjun and Yangmei, especially the technique of perfectly harmonizing opposing forces and returning to the origin, which greatly inspired them.