Yefutidaolu

Chapter 371 Go for it!
Yuan Lu's pupils suddenly contracted!
He was observing Gao Jian's demonstration of the Dharma, and this scene was remarkably similar to the "five elements working in succession, giving rise to chaos" that he had seen when he comprehended the essence of the eggshell! But what Gao Jian was showing at this moment was more concrete, more... closer to the origin!
Gao Jian is indeed stronger than him in this respect. If this person can befriend someone with good karma, he will surely become a powerful helper on the path of cultivation in the future!

On the other hand, Gao Jian's performance did not stop.

"'What is formed in the heavens takes shape on the earth.' The creation of images follows the principle of mutual dependence..."

But Gao Jian slowly raised his hands, as if supporting the invisible heavens and earth. The crimson yang energy and the dark blue yin energy rose above his head and sank to his feet with his movement. Above his head, the yang energy condensed, transforming into a miniature, infinitely radiant, crimson sun phantom! Beneath his feet, the yin energy sank, condensing into a deep, dark, all-encompassing black earth phantom!

Heaven is above, earth is below, yin and yang are clearly distinguished, yet through Gao Jian's body, a perfect cycle is formed!

"Li represents the sun, Kan represents the moon; one moistens, the other warms; water and fire complement each other; when male and female unite their essences, all things are born..."

The crimson sun and the illusory "Kan Water" formed by the condensation of extreme Yin at the core of the deep earth below faced each other from afar! The essence of the sun and the moon, one warm and one cold, one hard and one soft, flowed perfectly in the balance of water and fire.

Yin and Yang interact, water and fire complement each other, and a vigorous life force that nurtures all things bursts forth from that core, as if countless seeds of life are sprouting in that phantom!
"The Kan and Li trigrams are the true forms of the sun and moon, without ceasing or annihilation, and they govern the central Qi of heaven and earth..."

Gao Jian's voice became grand and solemn. His body seemed to become a bridge connecting heaven and earth, becoming the very "central energy" that governed "Kan and Li"! The Li fire and the illusory Kan water were refined and controlled by the central energy of Kan and Li!

"Yang is qi, yin is flavor. Flavor returns to form, form returns to qi, qi returns to essence, essence returns to transformation..."

Yuan Lu observed carefully and clearly "saw" that within Gao Jian's body, the vast essence of the earth veins, after being refined by the Kanli Qi, part of it transformed into the "flavor" that nourished the physical body, that is, the subtle substances, which merged into the "form" of the limbs and bones; while the other part transformed into the intangible "qi" that sank into the internal organs and dantian.

Form and Qi nourish each other, and essence and transformation convert into each other! A perfect internal cycle that is constantly regenerating and self-reinforcing is operating at high speed within Gao Jian's body!
"Essence can attach to blood, and vital energy can attach to life; when they circulate, the body will be eternally secure..."

The aura of profound insight reached its peak at this moment!
Every pore on his body was radiating pure life force! It was a powerful and stable force emanating from within! It was as if his physical body was undergoing a transformation into some kind of form!
"The Yang of Qian Yuan resides in the Yin position, which is the Qi Hai point below the navel!"

Gao Jian suddenly opened his eyes, his gaze seemingly reflecting the rotation of the sun and moon, and the birth and death of all things! He formed a hand seal and pressed down heavily on the area three inches below his navel—the dantian!
"boom--!!!"

Centered on Gao Jian, an invisible and enormous vortex instantly formed! All the Yin and Yang energies, the illusions of the Five Elements, and the phantoms of the sun and moon, like rivers flowing into the sea, surged wildly into his lower dantian!
That place is the starting point of "transformation" and the source of life and power!

An overwhelming and unstoppable aura, as if it had broken free of some heavy shackles, erupted from Gao Jian like a volcano that had been dormant for thousands of years! The strength of that aura instantly broke through some invisible boundary!

With the opening of the Qi Sea, the Seven Realms are instantly broken!

Gao Jian's aura soared like a rocket, and he steadily stepped into the realm of the seventh level!

Moreover, his foundation was so solid and his aura so harmonious that it far surpassed that of ordinary breakthrough practitioners! The essence of "transformation and return to the origin" was perfectly integrated into his breakthrough process, forging a near-perfect foundation for his Dao!
The deep blue light illuminated Gao Jian's young face, which already showed signs of great promise.

He slowly finished his practice, and the boiling phenomena around him gradually subsided, but the lingering Daoist charm of "Transformation" after breaking through the realm lingered for a long time.

He looked at Yuan Lu with a calm expression, as if he had only done a trivial matter.

At this moment, Yuan Lu's last remaining trace of vigilance, which existed like an instinct, vanished without a trace, like a thin mist blown away by a gale!

In his eyes, there was only pure appreciation and certainty.

This child... can so perfectly interpret the profound meaning of "The True Explanation of Transformation and Return to Origin" and use it to break through his own realm! This comprehension, this talent, this potential... is simply monstrous!
More importantly, the path of "transformation" shown by Gao Jian is so consistent with the core of his understanding of the Yuan Law!
This performance style is the best proof!

At this point, Yuan Lu's last line of defense completely collapsed.

His gaze toward Gao Jian was now devoid of any doubt, filled only with absolute recognition of his "future capable assistant" and anticipation for his own impending success on the path to becoming an Earth Immortal!
He had complete faith in his own judgment.

In fact, given Gao Jian's cultivation level, Yuan Lu could confidently say that the two were in a completely mismatched state compared to Yuan Lu, who was at the twelfth realm. In fact, it could be said that when Gao Jian wrote, the first stroke was merely a demonstration that he was writing horizontal strokes, vertical strokes, and horizontal lines, while Yuan Lu could accurately predict at what minute and what time you would most likely eat what kind of meal and take what kind of food that night. That was roughly the same effect.

For Gao Jian, it was simply to get Yuan Lu into this state.

Did he really want to deceive Yuan Lu? Impossible. With a mind as sharp as a twelfth-realm cultivator, no one could fool him.

He can only be deceiving himself.

He can only fool himself if he deceives himself.

In this regard... well, I think the possibility is quite high.

Everyone has a traceable history. It's like how all the great masters actually started from childhood. But as they walked along, a significant number of these great masters lost their childhood.

If you were to ask where the childhoods of those powerful beings went, the answer would be: First, they are forgotten. These powerful beings themselves have lived through so many years, and they themselves may not remember or be able to explain the events of those distant pasts clearly. Moreover, they are simply too old to research those distant pasts, which is practically impossible. Even if some books record them, they mostly record major events, and almost no one can clearly explain the specific details of their childhoods.

Secondly, it could be that they deliberately concealed it. Not all powerful beings have forgotten, because even the strongest powerful beings might have played in the mud naked in their childhood, just like ordinary children. So they are afraid that their childhood might have diminished or simplisticated them, so they simply keep quiet about it.

Therefore, the recorded childhoods of masters are often just fragments that have survived amidst forgetting and concealment. Even these fragments are inevitably carefully selected and even embellished, which is human nature.

But no matter what, these parts will always exist.

Don't mistake the powerful for gods. They weren't born holy; they too experienced the joys and sorrows, greed and attachment, desires and fears of ordinary people. We are all human; no one is truly more transcendent than anyone else.

That was a brilliant idea, which is why he dared to do it. And he won the gamble.

Seeing that Yuan Lu had lowered his guard, Gao Jian continued his actions.

"Senior, please look," Gao Jian's voice broke the silence, "We have almost grasped the core principles of the Method of Transformation and Return to Origin. However..." He frowned slightly, revealing just the right amount of solemnity and confusion, "there is still one last crucial point, which is extremely mysterious. Even for a junior like me, it is like looking at flowers through fog, and I am really unsure of what to do. This is the most crucial of all. If we take the wrong step, all our previous efforts may be in vain. We still need you, Senior, to steer the ship and discuss and deduce it together with me."

Upon hearing this, Yuan Lu not only had no doubts, but the last trace of resentment he felt from being "interrupted" during his breakthrough also vanished.

The higher the level of understanding displayed by the expert, the more genuine and valuable his current caution and confusion become! This shows that the young man is not blindly confident, but is truly trying to comprehend the truth and has encountered a real bottleneck. He even feels a sense of control, as if saying, "It's finally my turn to make a move."

"No problem!" Yuan Lu waved his hand, his voice booming, carrying the absolute confidence of a peak twelfth-realm expert and his current 'understanding' of Gao Jian. "The profound mystery of the final step of such a supreme path should naturally be borne by someone of my level! You have already accomplished a great feat by laying such a solid foundation. If you are confused, please speak up. With our hearts united, we will surely be able to overcome this obstacle!"

“Alright!” A hint of gratitude and excitement flashed in Gao Jian’s eyes, as if he felt reassured by Yuan Lu’s promise. “Then, let’s begin with the fundamentals of ‘Transformation’…”

The two sat facing each other on this dark, underground platform, beginning a discussion about the ultimate mystery of "Rebirth and Return to Origin." Their voices were not loud, but every word was precious, causing the raging earth energy around them to become docile, flowing slowly along some mysterious path.

"The so-called transformation and birth refers to the flourishing of one's destiny and the creation of life." This is the opening statement of the expert.

“Primordial energy has no name, but it gives rise to names; primordial energy is contained within all things, but it gives rise to different kinds. Contained without form, it is one energy called primordial; dwelling in different forms, it establishes ten thousand names to be recognized.” The Yuan Law then continues, explaining the original unity of primordial energy and the differentiation of all things.

“When Yin and Yang interact, all things are born. Therefore, from youth to old age, Yin and Yang transform into the Five Elements. Lesser Yang becomes Wood, Greater Yang becomes Fire, Lesser Yin becomes Metal, Greater Yin becomes Water, and Earth is added to harmonize them, thus forming a couple…” Gao Jian steered the conversation toward the generating and restraining relationships of the Five Elements and the transformation of Yin and Yang.

"Therefore, wood is used to generate, fire is used to transform, water is used to nourish, earth is used to harmonize, and metal is used to strengthen, so that all things can be formed. The five elements all benefit from generating me and use what they overcome me..." Yuan Lü deeply analyzes the role and balance of the five elements in the process of creation, and how to use these powers.

As the discussion progressed, Yuan Lü felt invigorated, and many previously unclear points became clear under the guidance of insightful questions and his own answers.

He even started to "test" his teachers' opinions.

Q: 'Since the beginning of time, we have only seen the present and know nothing of the past. How so?'

A wise and composed approach:

"Seeing a single leaf, one knows autumn has arrived; seeing this moment, one knows the past; the events of today are just as they were in the past."

Then he asked, "How was your birth?"

He further replied: 'Through the transformation of qi, the essence of the two fives combines to form a shape, which is called transformation and generation. Nowadays, there are many forms of transformation and generation among things.'

The discussion continued, with both sides exchanging words and exploring how to integrate their respective cultivation methods.

Before we knew it, more than ten hours had passed.

As the discussion deepened, Yuan Lü suddenly uttered his final words: "Take nature as the principle, forget yourself as the greatest goal, and be free from desires as the ultimate aim. Observe the subtleties with your mind and apply them accordingly..."

"Looking at the heavens and earth, the sun and moon, the mountains and rivers, the four seasons, and all things, one sees how they are generated and brought to life..."

"It is nothing more than grasping the key to my own end, and holding the reins of my mind, and acting in the midst of daily affairs, so as to achieve endless benefit!"

After saying this, Yuan Lu seemed to be struck by a thunderbolt that seemed to split the heavens and the earth!

This sentence was not told to him by anyone, nor was it taught to him by anyone; it was something Yuan Lü realized on his own!
He gained enlightenment during the discussion!
"Take nature as the principle, forget yourself as the greatest goal, and be free from desires as the ultimate goal... This is the ultimate goal for me!" Yuan Lu suddenly opened his eyes, his gaze blazing with a fierce light, like two burning molten boulders! He repeatedly chewed on these words, feeling as if each word was a heavenly sound, deafening and resounding!

Wonderful! Absolutely wonderful!

Brilliant! Insightful and penetrating!

The fog that had troubled him for hundreds of years was completely dispelled at this moment! All his past obsession with power, his honing of the physical body, and his desire for higher realms became the final stepping stones in the face of the principles of "forgetting oneself," "being without desire," and "observing the creation of heaven and earth within oneself." This is the true path of the Earth Immortal!
This is not merely an interpretation of "The True Explanation of Transformation and Return to Origin," it is practically a breakthrough outline tailor-made for his Yuan Law! It perfectly connects his domineering and tyrannical power with the vast and boundless power of creation!
"Hahaha! Good! What a brilliant 'at my extreme'! What a brilliant 'grasp the key'!" Yuan Lu laughed loudly, his laughter shaking the entire core space. The surrounding essence, as if summoned by a king, frantically converged on him! His withered body seemed to have transformed into a bottomless black hole, greedily devouring this pure energy!

The more he thought about it, the more ingenious and natural it seemed! There was no more hesitation in his heart, only an almost instinctive, surging impulse!

The opportunity has arrived!

The shackles are about to break!

The realm of immortals is right before your eyes!
"Brilliant insight! You have rendered such a great service! You have already broken through a realm, so sit here and watch me break through to the next realm today!" Yuan Lu's voice was filled with unprecedented excitement and determination, like a king about to step onto the throne! The entire world would belong to him!
Before he finished speaking, he suddenly poured all his mind, all his power, and all his understanding of the ultimate principle of "Returning to the Origin" into his own Dao foundation without reservation, like a flood bursting its banks! He wanted to use this earth vein as a furnace, this divine essence as a guide, and himself as the elixir to break through to the Earth Immortal realm!
Gao Jian breathed a sigh of relief.

Then go ahead and break through; I'm leaving.

He stood up, turned around and left!

(End of this chapter)