There are no ancestors at all; I made them all up.

Chapter 119 The Dao of Taiyin Nirvana

[There was once a patriarch named Li Qing, who rose from the brink of disaster. His innate wisdom allowed him to see the vast universe within the smallest speck of dust, dispelling illusions and confusion, revealing the truth, touching upon the profound mysteries of the universe, and instantly comprehending the wondrous truth of Bodhi. Thus, he opened a new chapter in the Dharma lineage and was revered by later generations as the Dharma Master, his incense burned eternally in worship, and his Dharma lineage continues unbroken.]

Chen Qing's eyes reflected a tapestry of light and shadow, depicting the phases of the moon and the cycle of birth and death in the void!

"Om-"

Within the Dao Realm, the runes flashing on the walls, the flowing seal script, and even the true meaning of the Taiyin Wheel Dao on the ice wall deep inside all shone with light, faintly echoing it!
The scattered ice crystals no longer danced wildly in chaos, but instead followed a mysterious rhythm, evolving into the phases of the moon—

New moon, waxing crescent, full moon, waning crescent, new moon and new moon... the cycle repeats itself. Further on, there are all sorts of mysterious phenomena, such as the waxing and waning of the sun and moon, the alternation of cold and heat, and the birth and death of the void!

As the ice crystals collided, they emitted a humming sound that seemed to echo the grand pronouncements of the Dao.

Ice crystals gathered and dispersed, and mysterious runes containing the true meaning of the Taiyin cycle condensed and dissipated in the air!
Ling Wan, who rushed over upon hearing the news, was dumbfounded. She felt that each of the strange phenomena evolving from the ice crystals seemed to contain profound mysteries, which were faintly connected to the true meaning of the Ice Soul Mystic Art that she had comprehended in the life-and-death battle!
"These extraordinary phenomena are the concrete manifestations of the nascent form of his Dao path!" Master Jiyue's expression was solemn, his eyes filled with amazement. "He uses the spiritual energy and insights accumulated in his Dao realm as fuel, and his own comprehension as the furnace to forge his own Dao!"

"That's it! That's it!"

Suddenly, after witnessing the strange phenomena of the moon's phases rotating and the void's birth and death within the ice crystals, the "path of the moon's phases rotating" that had been troubling him suddenly became clear, and he gained enlightenment!

"When Yin reaches its extreme, Yang arises; the cycle of rebirth is not in vain! Annihilation is not the end, but the beginning of rebirth! I have understood!"

With a long roar, the dormant aura around him suddenly surged, and a clear, indistinct phantom of the moon rose from behind his head, waxing and waning, endlessly rotating!
However, the moment the moon phase that he had just condensed and activated the origin of the Dao realm appeared, it began to sway and twist uncontrollably. Strands of pure Dao rhyme, like a stream of brilliant light, flowed into the ice crystal storm surrounding Chen Qing!

"what?"

Upon seeing this, Elder Yuan was taken aback, realizing that a portion of the Daoist essence he had painstakingly comprehended over a hundred years had flowed into the ice crystal and transformed into resources!
The infusion of this pure Daoist essence is like adding cold water to a boiling oil pan!
"Crack!"

At the heart of the storm, in Chen Qing's Niwan Palace, the Tathagata Talisman, which was under heavy load, emitted a crisp sound as a crack pierced through its body!
But just as the talisman was on the verge of breaking, a mighty and vast torrent of enlightenment, pointing directly to the origin of the Taiyin cycle, like a flood bursting its banks, swept away the last obstacle and took shape in his heart!
The Sutra of the Tranquility and Rebirth of the Moon!
From drawing Qi into the body to tempering the Yin spirit, and finally to the fifth stage of the Golden Elixir, the key techniques for refining the natal magic weapon "Taiyin Wheel Ring" are crystal clear and perfectly integrated!

The path after the fifth stage of the Golden Core is hidden in a hazy mist, clearly beyond what can be fully fathomed with the accumulation of knowledge at this stage.

"That's enough!"

Chen Qing's mind raced, and he forcefully suppressed the urge to continue the deduction. His divine sense in his Niwan Palace receded like a tide.

The light of the Tathagata talisman, which was on the verge of breaking, dimmed rapidly, stopped functioning, and fell into a state of dormancy and nurturing.

The raging ice storm, having lost its core driver, subsided instantly. Ice crystal runes imbued with the essence of new life fell like a shower of stars, merging into the ice surface of the Dao realm and disappearing without a trace.

However, another blurry rune appeared in Chen Qing's Niwan Palace, shaped like a phase of the moon, constantly changing, sometimes incomplete, sometimes complete, yet blurry and uncertain, as if it might dissipate at any moment!
He closed his eyes and sensed that he had a faint connection with a mysterious rhythm in this world.
The Way of Yin's Extinction!
This feeling was surprisingly similar to when I sensed and connected with the Venerable One's name through the Daoyanlu; it was a kind of real status and authority!
He could vaguely sense the potential and direction of this rhythm!

However, there is still some distance to go, and we have not yet truly reached that level!
The position of the Lord of the Way!

He had already caught a glimpse of this man's back; if he continued forward, he would be able to reach him!

With his Dao heart wavering, Chen Qing felt an urge to disregard everything, even if the talismans in his Niwan Palace shattered and his own Dao body dried up, to walk this path.

But the next moment, all those distracting thoughts were suppressed!

"Haste makes waste. The road ahead is vast, and if we cannot proceed step by step and fill in the gaps, even if we build it up, it will be a castle in the air, which can be blown down by a gust of wind!"

Once the thought arose, Chen Qing restrained himself.

But the changes didn't stop there!
"Buzz!"

As his thoughts subsided, the glassy Yin God within his Niwan Palace erupted with an unprecedented radiance!
The Yin spirit rapidly solidified and grew stronger, spreading a sense of clarity.

The dense Xuan Shuang spiritual energy around him gathered wildly, condensing into a layer of ice crystal robe as thin as a cicada's wing and almost transparent on his Yin spirit body!
On the robe, countless fine seal characters flowed endlessly, faintly exuding an aura of being untouched by eons, yet to be touched by them would lead to annihilation.

This perfectly aligns with the outcome of Chen Qing's decision to directly exterminate an entire sect when he took on the burden of reducing the negative karma!

In the late stage of Yin Spirit, the Dharma Robe conceals the calamity!
In the later stages, one should strive towards the state of harmony between Yin and Yang!
With a thought, Chen Qing realized that he already possessed the Yin-Yang connection. Thus, the blazing white "Great Sun True Flame" outer core deep within his dantian trembled slightly, and a wisp of pure and domineering pure Yang True Fire was drawn out, flowing along the meridians and into the Niwan Palace, where it slowly merged with the Yin spirit wrapped in the Obscuring Robe.

"Fuck-"

When extreme yin and extreme yang meet, they do not clash. Instead, under the guidance of the "Taiyin Jimie Lunzhuan Jing" (Scripture of the Wheel of Yin's Nirvana), they form a strange balance.

At the core of the Yin spirit, a spark of pure Yang fire quietly took root and began to grow, radiating vitality and the true meaning of the cycle of destruction and rebirth.

At this moment, the aura of the Yin spirit is developing towards a more harmonious and profound state. It is only a matter of time before it reaches the perfect state of Yin spirit, where Yin reaches its limit and Yang begins to grow, and Kan and Li are in harmony.

"Nourish pure Yang, harmonize Kan and Li, and within a year, the Yin spirit will be perfected!"

Only then did he have the leisure to review the changes that had occurred during his dream. However, when he reviewed the newly added sentences in the Dao Yan Lu, he couldn't help but feel a little puzzled.

"To deceive the eye and confuse the mind, to dispel illusions and reveal the truth."

"Blinding the eyes and disturbing the mind" means that his direct perception is blocked and hindered, while his mind is confused and his Dao heart is restless.

"Breaking through illusions and penetrating truth" directly indicates that he has broken through falsehoods and obstacles, and has thoroughly seen the true meaning and the path of enlightenment. "I originally thought that by following the attack, I broke through that layer of restriction and obstacle, and leaped to comprehend the great power of the path of enlightenment left here. How come it seems that it is actually my dream body that has created a path of enlightenment on its own!? Hmm?"

Immediately, he sensed that the atmosphere around him was strange.

Within the Dao Realm, there was utter silence.

All eyes were on Chen Qing.

The ice crystals have all fallen.

Old Yuan took a step forward and stood in front of Chen Qing, laughing, "The younger generation is truly formidable! The creation of a new path is indeed extremely difficult, but the most difficult thing is taking the first step, which you have already done. What follows is simply a matter of continuous accumulation."

He clearly knew the secrets of the Dao, his cloudy old eyes sweeping over Chen Qing's face with approval, before turning to Yun Shu and Ji Yue: "Yun Shu, Ji Yue, this boy has a great affinity with my Guanghan! You should treat him well, and if he needs anything, you should provide him with assistance. If he encounters any difficulties, you should personally answer his questions! Keep him company every day and do not neglect him!"

Yun Shu and Ji Yue nodded in agreement.

Old Yuan's gaze shifted and landed on Ling Wan a few steps away: "You little girl, spend more time with young friend Jiming, show him the scenery of my Northern Underworld, the Ice Abyss Snow Valley, and the cold light of our Northern Lands, which is the spiritual light for building roads!"

After saying that, he smiled at Chen Qing and said, "With your help, young friend, I have also gained some insights. I need to immerse myself in them and reflect on them, so I will take my leave now. I will ask you for guidance again in the future." After saying that, he flicked his sleeves and his figure disappeared silently, like ice and snow melting away.

Chen Qing could tell that the old man was no ordinary person, so he cupped his hands in a gesture of respect towards the place where he had disappeared.

As soon as Elder Yuan left, the atmosphere in the Dao Realm suddenly became lively.

The blue-robed cultivator stepped forward and bowed deeply: "I am Han Bing, a steward of the Ice Soul Hall of the Guanghan Palace! I hope you will forgive my previous negligence!"

Behind him, a slender cultivator squeezed in with a smile: "This humble Daoist is Cha Chuanzi, one of the guardians of the Xuan Shuang Dao Realm."

The others, whether they had been sitting indifferently or watching with surprise and doubt, all gathered around, introduced themselves, and spoke with either amazement, friendship, or implicit inquiry.

In an instant, Chen Qing was surrounded by cultivators from the northern lands.

He clasped his hands in a respectful greeting, responding calmly: "Fellow Daoists, you flatter me. Ji Ming merely received a stroke of inspiration by chance, it was nothing more than good luck."

His words, neither humble nor arrogant, made him all the more remarkable.

The pleasantries and small talk lasted for almost half an hour before Chen Qing was able to escape thanks to Ling Wan's intervention.

Stepping onto Ling Wan's Ice Soul Flying Sword, a cold wind swept over him, and his mind calmed down slightly.

"When the path of cultivation is first opened, the 'Taiyin Jimie Lunzhuan Jing' only goes up to the fifth stage of the Golden Elixir. The subsequent path is like looking at flowers through the fog. This shows that although the foundation is established, all kinds of methods are needed as bricks and stones to build the steps to heaven. In particular, the essence of the Yin-related methods and the different interpretations of emptiness, extinction, and reincarnation by different paths of cultivation are even more crucial!"

Chen Qing's gaze fell upon the vast ice field beneath his feet, his mind racing.

"Now, my need for Yin-attribute methods hasn't decreased; in fact, it's increased! But the Great Sun True Flame Path is unique, and it can only be exchanged for one true understanding—a drop in the ocean, far from enough! To seek it here..."

Suddenly, a brilliant idea flashed in his mind!
"The cultivation paths of the Immortal Dynasty have probably collapsed after tens of thousands of years! Wouldn't that render the original cultivation methods useless? In the present world, they would probably have no value other than as ancient texts, so these past cultivation paths would be easier to obtain in the present world! It's just that the means..."

Chen Qing's thoughts raced as he sorted out his ideas.

"The Great Yan Dynasty's treasury is vast, and there must be some long-forgotten Dao paths within it. However, how to exchange them is the problem. There's also the Fragmented Scrolls Pavilion, which records past history and must contain these long-forgotten Dao paths!"

He frowned slightly, then relaxed.

"This matter cannot be rushed. The most urgent task is to fully digest what we have gained, stabilize our late-stage Yin Spirit realm, and nurture that wisp of pure Yang fire seed! We can take care of the rest step by step in the future."

The Ice Soul Flying Sword streaked across the sky and landed steadily in front of the "Ice Condensation Residence".

Master Han Jing was already standing on the ice steps. Seeing Chen Qing land, he stepped forward, raised his hand and patted Chen Qing's shoulder. His eyes were filled with undisguised admiration and pride, but his voice was low and deep: "Good! Good! Good! Junior brother is indeed a genius!"

Master Jiyue arrived gracefully, a gentle smile on her face: "Fellow Daoist Jiming, your gains this time are truly commendable. The Palace Master has decreed that all your expenses within the palace will be in accordance with the highest standards. If you have any needs, you may seek my help or Senior Sister Yunshu at any time. If you have any insights, I hope you can share them with us."

As she spoke, she changed the subject, her expression becoming slightly solemn: "The profound insights you have gained, fellow Daoist, are not to be revealed to outsiders by the Palace Master for the time being. However, there are many witnesses within the Dao Realm, and it is impossible to keep them entirely hidden. There may be other rumors, so we must be prepared."

Just as Jiyue had predicted, the related rumors quickly spread throughout the palace, sparking much discussion.

The wind also carried the message into the ears of Dian Hengzi in the quiet room of the ice cave.

"Drawing upon the legacy of the sages? Comprehending supernatural powers?" He listened to the rumors thoughtfully, then seized an opportunity to take out an Ice Marrow Moon Whistle and whispered into it, "Che'er, I heard that the boy Ji Ming has obtained benefits in the inheritance cave of the Guanghan Palace and comprehended supernatural powers!"

The bone whistle glowed slightly and emitted an indifferent voice: "Supernatural powers? Minor tricks. No matter how many techniques he comprehends, as long as he doesn't touch the fundamental path, they are all just illusions, merely paving the way for others."

Leng Che, who should have been imprisoned in the Ice Prison, spoke calmly: "Master, please rest assured. Just lie low and gather intelligence. That Ji Mingzi, along with the other supplies, is already in my grasp. When he is alone, I will 'harvest' him and the others, turning them into firewood for myself! At that time, the Yin Demon will be able to encompass Yin and Yang, and the Golden Core Dao will be within my grasp! Then, the Demonic Path will flourish in the North!"

The light of the ice marrow faded, and the bone whistle fell silent again.

(End of this chapter)