Chapter 668 I am the Dao, my Dao is eternal, and will never perish!
The starry sky was deathly silent, and all was still.
Only that blurry figure of "Questioning Thoughts," condensed from the runes of the Great Dao and the power of questioning the heart, remained.
And the three ultimate questions it posed, which went straight to the source and were more profound than the stars and the sea.
The echo reverberated in Ye Tian's heart and was also vaguely transmitted to the senses of every spectator outside who was holding their breath.
What is the Tao?
Why do you seek the Way?
Where is transcendence?
These three simple questions seemed to contain the profound truth of the universe's birth and death, weighing heavily on the hearts of countless geniuses, making it difficult for them to breathe.
Even the elders on the high platform showed solemn expressions of contemplation, wondering if they could give a satisfactory answer if they were in that situation.
All eyes were focused on the majestic white-robed emperor figure in the center of the starry sky.
Faced with this, the ultimate question of slaying immortals is enough to make even true immortals ponder.
Ye Tian slowly raised his head, his gaze as calm as an ancient well, yet seemingly reflecting the cycle of birth and death of all the worlds.
There was no hesitation or confusion on his face, but rather a clear understanding and composure that showed he knew everything.
It was as if it were an omniscient, ultimate being.
He did not speak immediately, but closed his eyes slightly, as if organizing his thoughts, or as if he were finally questioning his own conscience.
After a few breaths, he slowly opened his eyes, his eyes filled with chaotic light, as if a scene of creation was unfolding.
It was as if the creation and destruction of the world were entirely within his grasp.
He stared at the figure of "Questioning Thoughts," and his voice rang out calmly yet clearly, each word like the guillotine of the Great Dao falling, causing the entire starry sky to hum.
"The Tao is nameless, the origin of heaven and earth; it has a name, the mother of all things."
His very first sentence was not a specific description.
Instead, it goes straight to the essence, causing the starry sky to tremble slightly.
"Its upper part is not bright, its lower part is not dark. It is continuous and cannot be named, and it returns to nothingness."
This is called the formless form, the imageless image; this is called the indistinct and vague.
As he spoke, a natural Daoist aura flowed around him, as if he himself were the embodiment of the Great Dao, expounding profound truths.
"The Way is not a rule, nor a law, but the root and destination of everything."
It existed before the chaos was created, and it is manifested in the birth and death of all things.
A flower is a world, a leaf is a Bodhi tree; all things can be manifestations of the Tao.
The Dao that I see is not a fixed and unchanging inanimate thing, but an ever-changing and ever-flowing torrent.
My actions are the Way; my heart is the principle!
As soon as the words fell, a chaotic blue lotus phantom spontaneously appeared in the starry sky, swaying gracefully, with a booming sound, as if the Great Dao itself resonated with it!
Those outside heard what Ye Tian said.
It is like the manifestation of the Great Dao's origin in the world.
Numerous unusual phenomena emerged.
Golden lotuses sprang from the earth, and chaotic blue lotuses emerged, recreating heaven and earth, the sun and moon revolved, and the six realms of reincarnation began.
Above the sky, colorful clouds filled the air, and auspicious rosy clouds rose up, as if the laws of nature were being revealed and order was being restored.
The concentration of spiritual energy in the entire War God Academy instantly increased by several levels.
"Crack!"
With a click, something unexpected happened.
A descendant of an immortal family suddenly opened his eyes, his golden pupils shining brightly.
Several shackles appeared on his body, then suddenly broke, causing his cultivation level to soar.
He has actually made a further step forward within the Holy Emperor's domain!
It is not far from being one of the pinnacles of humanity, the Supreme Being, and its foundation is solid.
There was no sign of qi and blood deficiency.
Moreover, it was as if the shackles had been broken.
In an instant, many young prodigies felt their blood boil like dragons, as if they had been nourished by the laws of nature.
Suddenly, his cultivation level broke through one after another.
Some have even gleaned insights into the supreme path from it.
He broke through from the Saint Emperor realm to the Supreme realm in one fell swoop!
These exceptional talents have already accumulated enough knowledge and experience; they simply lack the necessary understanding.
Clearly, Ye Tian's sermon, as well as his summary and understanding of the Dao, enlightened them on the spot.
Breakthrough immediately!
Not only were there young prodigies who broke through from the Eternal Immortal Realm, but there were also many dark prodigies from the Northern Sea of the myriad heavens.
They all enjoyed the blessings.
At this moment, they looked up at Ye Tian in the Heavenly Ladder, their eyes filled with shock and disbelief.
They clearly hadn't expected the gap between them and Ye Tian to be so vast.
It is not only about the physical body, magical power, and spiritual soul, but also about the understanding of the Great Dao.
As we all know, if one wants to go further on the path of the Great Dao, one must understand the Great Dao itself.
It requires an extremely profound understanding.
Ultimately, one must use one's own way to consistently overcome all other ways!
But... they couldn't do it.
Even reaching the pinnacle of the human realm requires guidance from Ye Tian.
If it weren't for Ye Tian, some of them might never have been able to break through to the Supreme Realm in their entire lives.
Many exceptional talents worshipped Ye Tian as if they were revering a god.
Moreover, on the high platform in the void, there was even an elder from the realm of gods who suddenly realized the truth.
Like waking up from a dream.
I was secretly amazed: "I never thought that I, an old man with one foot in the grave, could still gain new insights!"
"Even with guidance from younger generations."
Everyone listened with rapt attention, especially the older cultivators who had been stuck at their bottlenecks for many years. They felt as if the fog before their eyes had been cleared, and they saw an unprecedentedly vast world!
The figure of "Wen Nian" trembled slightly, as if it were also savoring the moment.
Ye Tian's tone remained unchanged as he continued to answer the second question.
The voice became more resolute, carrying an unwavering determination.
Why do I seek the Way?
"Initially, it was to break free from the body of an ant and take control of one's own destiny."
Later, to protect those I cherish, and to make this life's encounter worthwhile, now…
Ye Tian's gaze suddenly became incredibly deep and sharp, as if it could pierce through the eternal blue sky!
"To seek the ultimate mysteries of the universe, to break free from all shackles and fetters, to attain great freedom, great ease, and great transcendence!"
"Establish my order for all the heavens and myriad realms!"
"Open my path for this vast chaos!"
"I seek the Dao not for immortality, nor for invincibility, but solely for... the path my heart desires, the path I follow. Even if I die a hundred times... I will have no regrets!"
"it is good!!!"
On the high platform, a fiery elder couldn't help but applaud, his blood boiling with excitement at this heroic ambition!
Many young talents were deeply moved, as if they had seen the spirit and vision that should be present on the path of cultivation.
We cultivators should do just that!
The figure of "Wen Nian" fluctuated even more violently.
Finally, Ye Tian took a deep breath and answered the ultimate and most difficult question: "Where does transcendence lie?"
His voice became ethereal and grand, as if he were not answering a question, but proclaiming some kind of truth.
"Transcendence? Where can one find transcendence?"
"Where the heart leads, there lies transcendence!"
"Transcendence is not an end point, nor a state of being, but a state of being, a state of mind!"
Is severing worldly ties the same as transcendence?
Is forgetting one's emotions and desires true transcendence?
Is it transcendence to be above all beings?
Neither is true, yet both are true!
"Transcendence lies in 'truth'!"
To understand one's true self, practice the true path, and attain great freedom is transcendence!
"For me, transcendence is not about escaping from this mortal world, but about being in the world yet having a clear mind, untouched by its dust."
Having endured countless tribulations, their true nature remains unchanged, and their Daoist heart is eternally steadfast!
"One can control the arising and ceasing of things, yet not be bound by them."
He wields power over the universe, yet is not burdened by it!
"Transcendence is right beneath your feet, right in your heart! Where can't you transcend? When can't you transcend?"
Boom! ! ! ! !
As Ye Tian uttered his last word, the entire starry sky derived from the Immortal Slaying Ancient Array suddenly erupted with an unprecedentedly violent roar, as if billions of thunderbolts resounded throughout.
The endless radiant glow, as if suppressed for billions of years, suddenly burst forth from nothingness!
More dazzling and magnificent than ever before!
Billions of golden lotuses appeared out of thin air, growing wildly and blooming in every corner of the starry sky!
The sacred sounds of Tao resounded like celestial music from the heavens, cleansing the soul!
Furthermore, an immensely thick, pure, and supremely creative seven-colored divine light, like the Milky Way pouring down from the highest point of the starry sky, crashed down and precisely enveloped Ye Tian!
Heaven and earth bestow blessings!
The Great Dao Initiates!
This is the highest recognition of the Great Dao's answer!
Absolutely affirming its path!
"Ugh!!"
As the seven-colored divine light entered his body, Ye Tian couldn't help but let out a long, comfortable groan!
He felt his imperial foundation become more solid and stable than ever before under the influence of this incomparably pure creative energy!
Every cell was cheering and jumping for joy, greedily absorbing the energy!
The blood and qi surged like a vast ocean, producing a thunderous roar!
All the minor flaws that might have existed due to the rapid breakthrough have been completely rectified and solidified!
His cultivation level did not break through again, but the solidity of his foundation and the magnitude of his potential had reached a terrifying level that was unimaginable to Great Emperors of the same level and even frightened High-level Emperors!
Even true gods in the realm of the divine would be horrified and have to back down, far inferior to it.
And this is just the beginning!
The plaza below was already in complete chaos!
"Heaven and Earth bestow blessings! The Great Dao bestows enlightenment!"
His answer... actually triggered such a strange phenomenon!
"What is the Dao? Why do I seek the Dao? Where does transcendence lie? So... so this is how it can be understood?!"
"I... I've broken through! The bottleneck that has bound me for three hundred years... is broken!"
One of the young prodigies roared with excitement, tears streaming down his face.
"I...I seem to have touched the threshold of the divine realm..."
An academy elder, who had been stuck at the peak of the Emperor Realm for countless years, trembled violently, his eyes flashing with disbelief, and his beard shaking with excitement!
Ye Tian's answer was like a wake-up call, opening the door to a new world for countless cultivators who were stuck at their bottlenecks!
Even the elders in the realm of the divine path were all shocked and thoughtful, clearly gaining great inspiration from it and having a new understanding of their own Dao!
At this moment, no one questioned Ye Tian's Dao heart and comprehension!
His strength is all-encompassing and without any blind spots!
The figure of "Questioning Thoughts," amidst the rosy clouds and Daoist chants, slowly and solemnly bowed to Ye Tian.
Then, it slowly dissipated.
At the same time, the grand and indifferent sound of the Heavenly Ladder Avenue, carrying an unprecedented passion and solemnity, resounded throughout the heavens and earth.
"The answer to the question of slaying immortals is: perfect!"
"Challenger Ye Tian has successfully passed all five trials of the Immortal Slaying Ancient Formation!"
"Achievement: The first person in all of history to completely pass the Immortal Slaying Ancient Formation!"
"Bestowed reward: Divine Emperor Artifact - Immortal-Slaying Flying Knife!"
The moment the four words "Immortal-Slaying Flying Knife" fell!
hum! ! !
A terrifying aura, sharp and ferocious to the extreme, seemingly capable of severing eternal karma and annihilating all gods and demons, suddenly erupted from the depths of the starry sky!
A tiny, barely three inches long, dark gold-colored flying knife phantom, seemingly formed from countless Dao killing runes.
It broke through layers of space and appeared silently in front of Ye Tian.
The moment the flying knife appeared, the entire starry sky seemed to be sliced open by an invisible sharpness!
In the plaza below, countless people felt a chill run down their necks, as if an invisible blade was already at their side.
Their very souls were frozen!
The might of the Divine Emperor! Vast as a prison!
Although it was just a phantom, the supreme sharpness it exuded, capable of slaying immortals and destroying gods, made all cultivators below the Emperor Realm tremble in fear, not daring to even breathe loudly!
This is... the Immortal-Slaying Flying Knife!
In the ancient times of immortality, there was a peerless and ferocious weapon that made countless true immortals tremble with fear!
Ye Tian stared intently at the dark gold flying knife before him, which exuded overwhelming ferocity. He could feel the terrifying power and unruly spirit contained within it.
He slowly extended his right hand, forcing out a drop of Chaos Emperor Blood from the tip of his index finger. This blood contained unparalleled imperial might and the origin of chaos, and he gently touched the Immortal-Slaying Flying Knife.
"My way encompasses everything, and killing is also a part of it."
"From this day forward, you shall follow my name, slay all enemies, and usher in a new era!"
The Emperor's blood merged into the illusory flying knife, causing it to tremble violently and unleash a dazzling dark golden divine light, its ferocity intensifying.
But instead of resisting, it emitted a clear, melodious buzz, as if acknowledging something, and transformed into a stream of light.
It entered Ye Tian's sea of consciousness between his eyebrows and began to nurture him.
Rewards collected!
Ye Tian successfully passed through the ninety-step Immortal Slaying Ancient Formation and was rewarded with a Divine Emperor Artifact!
He stood alone in the starry sky, surrounded by radiant light, exuding imperial might, his blood and qi flowing like a dragon, with a sharp sword intent lurking between his brows.
He raised his gaze and looked at the last... ten steps of the Heavenly Ladder!
The prospect of reaching the summit is within reach!
