Chapter 1039: Six Years

Among the six Great Daos, if one only cultivates the Pure Yang Scroll, one can only practice the Great Daos of Fire, Light, and Pure Yang.

The remaining two Great Daos, Nirvana and Sage Virtue, require the combined practice of the Pure Yang Scroll and the Danfeng Chaoyang Diagram to begin.

As for the last one, Yin-Yang, it requires simultaneous cultivation of another Pure Yin cultivation method that is opposite to Pure Yang.

Even in the legacy left by Daoist Dan Ding, only the existence of the Yin-Yang Great Dao was recorded, without specific cultivation methods.

These six Great Daos also correspond to the Pure Yang Six-Piece Set.

Among them, the Pure Yang Immortal Robe corresponds to the Great Dao of Fire. Theoretically, after this Pure Yang magical artifact receives the blessing of the Great Dao, it can advance to the sixth tier. Daoist Dan Ding's robe, for instance, was the sixth-tier Nine-Fire Flaming Dragon Grand Pure Yang Immortal Robe.

If Daoist Dan Ding had integrated with the Dao and this Nine-Fire Flaming Dragon Grand Pure Yang Immortal Robe was his life-bound artifact, then it would have had the potential to advance to the seventh tier and become a Dao-attuned treasure.

The Great Dao of Light integrates with the Pure Yang Pearl. Its highest realm is to transform into a true great sun of light, illuminating the vast universe.

The Great Dao of Pure Yang is a cauldron, embodying the mysterious creation of all things.

Nirvana is a mirror. This was also the Great Dao cultivated by Daoist Dan Ding. He used it to forge the Three Azure Birds manifestation and cast the Heavenly Phoenix Mirror, seeking transcendence.

The Dan Ding Jade Tree he left behind was a sixth-tier parasol tree that Daoist Dan Ding cultivated when he practiced the Danfeng Chaoyang Diagram. It is said to have originated from the Purple霄 Palace and, combined with the Great Dao of Nirvana, could allow cultivators to resurrect from death.

However, even after cultivating such a Great Dao, Daoist Dan Ding eventually exhausted his lifespan and passed away.

Even at the Peak of Void Refinement, one cannot achieve immortality. Only after integrating with the Dao can one attain a lifespan concurrent with heaven and earth, becoming eternal like the Great Dao itself.

But if one masters the Great Dao of Nirvana, as long as one still has lifespan, one can never truly be killed by an opponent. Even if one's soul is scattered, one can use a pre-set Nirvana point to be reborn.

And Daoist Dan Ding's Nirvana point was precisely the Dan Ding Jade Tree!

Upon learning this from Grand Ancestor Yuanyang's Dao insights, Chen Mobai was startled and instinctively turned to look behind him.

He was currently sitting right in front of the Dan Ding Jade Tree.

However, he immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

Because Daoist Dan Ding had already passed away a very long time ago.

It is said that he passed down this Dan Ding Jade Tree only before his demise. Chen Mobai had previously thought it was because Dao Fruits could not be directly transmitted, but now he understood that this was Daoist Dan Ding's resurrection point for Nirvana rebirth.

This item was previously in the Purple霄 Palace. After Dao Sovereign Zi Xiao ascended, it was likely with Dao Lord Wang Ji, a friend of Daoist Dan Ding.

Grand Ancestor Yuanyang only learned this information after comprehending the Dan Ding Jade Tree, and some of it was still speculative.

When the Danfeng Chaoyang Diagram is combined with the Pure Yang Scroll, there is another Great Dao: 'Sage Virtue,' which manifests as a sword!

In his later years, Grand Ancestor Yuanyang dedicated all his energy to the Yuanyang Sword precisely because he wanted to walk this Great Dao of Sage Virtue.

The final Yin-Yang Great Dao manifests as a bell.

Chen Mobai, remembering that among his Pure Yang set, the mirror and the bell were his life-bound magical artifacts, couldn't help but look troubled.

If one wishes to integrate with the Dao, one can ultimately choose only one of these Great Daos.

But he wanted them all.

Ultimately, however, he rationally gave up on the Yin-Yang Great Dao. Since his path was inherited from Daoist Dan Ding, it would be best for him to choose a Great Dao that others had already traversed if he wished for a smooth journey in the future.

But there was no need to rush, as cultivators at the Divine Transformation realm could simultaneously comprehend all six Great Daos. The choice only needed to be made at the Void Refinement stage.

After Grand Ancestor Yuanyang comprehended these insights from the Dan Ding Jade Tree, he began attempting to perceive and connect with these six Great Daos, aspiring to a realm beyond Divine Transformation.

Because his foundation was not the Danfeng Chaoyang Diagram, during his Divine Transformation, he combined the Great Sun Golden Crow technique with the Pure Yang Scroll, using the Pure Yang Pearl as the core. This evolved into the immensely powerful Nine Heavens Yuanyang Violet Extremity Manifestation, which governed all Yang energy in heaven and earth, leading to his deepest comprehension in the Great Daos of Fire and Light.

However, among the Three Thousand Great Daos, there are naturally different levels. The Great Daos of Fire, Light, and Pure Yang, even when cultivated to their extreme, can only lead to Dao integration at the seventh tier.

Only Great Daos that have existed since the creation of heaven and earth, such as Nirvana, Sage Virtue, and Yin-Yang, can enable cultivators to ascend to the eighth, or even ninth, tier.

Therefore, Grand Ancestor Yuanyang wished to attempt to comprehend the latter three Great Daos.

Among these, because his foundation was already set, even after Divine Transformation, despite cultivating the Danfeng Chaoyang Diagram concurrently, he merely managed to cross the threshold of the Great Dao of Sage Virtue, relying on his own cultivation realm, the unique environment of the Immortal Sect, and the Dan Ding Jade Tree as a reference.

The Yuanyang Sword was refined and elevated by his connection to the Great Dao of Sage Virtue. Unfortunately, due to his foundational limitations, his primordial spirit could not truly adapt to the Great Dao of Sage Virtue, preventing a complete entry.

As for the other Great Dao of Nirvana, he couldn't even cross its threshold.

Having no other choice, Grand Ancestor Yuanyang finally decided to attempt the Yin-Yang Great Dao.

Although the Artifact Dance lineage had no relevant legacy, Grand Ancestor Yuanyang, with his astonishing wisdom and talent, supplemented this part with the Six Imperial Sutras.

However, when he attempted to enter the Yin-Yang Great Dao with his primordial spirit, he discovered something astonishing.

The Yin-Yang Great Dao was already claimed.

This meant that if one were to follow this path, one could only reach the Peak of Void Refinement.

It was then that Grand Ancestor Yuanyang finally understood why the Dan Ding Jade Tree contained explanations for five Great Daos of the Pure Yang Scroll, but conspicuously lacked any mention of the Yin-Yang Great Dao.

This was because the Yin-Yang Great Dao in this universe had already been occupied by a powerful being. No matter how diligently or remarkably later generations cultivated, they could not integrate with this Great Dao.

This realization left Grand Ancestor Yuanyang with lifelong regret.

Ultimately, with his lifespan nearing its end, he could only attempt to break through to the Great Dao of Light, but he failed and sadly passed away.

After comprehending all the Dao insights contained within the Pure Yang Pearl, Chen Mobai couldn't help but feel regret for Grand Ancestor Yuanyang.

As the undisputed foremost genius of the Immortal Sect before him, if Grand Ancestor Yuanyang had been born in a Dao field instead of on Diyuan Star, he might have succeeded in Void Refinement long ago.

The unique environment of the Immortal Sect fostered him in his early stages but also eventually confined him.

Chen Mobai took this as a lesson, hoping not to follow his path.

With this thought, Chen Mobai set down the Pure Yang Pearl he was holding. It was at this moment that he realized this was Grand Ancestor Yuanyang's first life-bound magical artifact, also at the Peak Fifth Tier.

When Grand Ancestor Yuanyang attempted Void Refinement, he extracted his second primordial spirit and all the Pure Yang qi from this pearl, integrating them into his Nine Heavens Yuanyang Violet Extremity Manifestation, pushing it to its absolute limit.

After his failure, the Pure Yang Pearl lost all its spiritual essence and dropped in tier.

However, before taking that step, Grand Ancestor Yuanyang knew that he would most likely not succeed. Thus, he had pre-emptively left behind all his understanding of the Pure Yang Scroll as a legacy for successive headmasters of the Pure Yang Academy.

With his cultivation at the ninth layer of the Nascent Soul realm in the Pure Yang Scroll, Chen Mobai was perfectly able to unlock all the Dao insights contained within the pearl.

It was at this time that Chen Mobai learned the origin of that strand of Pure Yang qi in the Heaven-Mending Dao Academy.

Although Grand Ancestor Yuanyang failed in Void Refinement, his Nine Heavens Yuanyang Violet Extremity Manifestation, after being impacted and baptized by the Great Dao of Light, formed an existence similar to a Dao Fruit – which was that strand of Pure Yang qi.

If Chen Mobai were to refine that strand of Pure Yang qi, it would be equivalent to obtaining a key that could allow him to step into the Great Dao of Light at any time.

However, with such excellent conditions, he would certainly aim to integrate with either the Great Dao of 'Nirvana' or 'Sage Virtue'.

Especially Nirvana; since Daoist Dan Ding had walked this path, it meant that this Great Dao was still unclaimed in this universe.

Furthermore, its characteristic of immortality and indestructibility upon mastery made Chen Mobai greatly covet it.

However, to cultivate this, one would need to find a parasol immortal tree to set one's Nirvana point, and at the Divine Transformation stage, one would need to manifest the Three Azure Birds.

Chen Mobai was naturally delighted about this. After all, Daoist Dan Ding had already reached the threshold of Dao integration on this path, allowing Chen Mobai to essentially 'copy' the Divine Transformation and Void Refinement realms.

As for a parasol tree, the Immortal Sect conveniently had a top-grade fourth-tier Azure Jade Parasol Tree with a solid foundation. After he reached Divine Transformation, he could have True Monarch Peach Blossom specially refine fifth-tier Myriad Transformation Thunder Water for irrigation, which would surely allow it to advance tiers with ease.

Once the Azure Jade Parasol Tree reached the Peak Fifth Tier, it could be used for refining and setting a Nirvana point.

If he didn't want to go through such trouble, Chen Mobai could also directly refine the Dan Ding Jade Tree. However, doing so would cap his potential at the sixth tier.

He chose the Great Daos of Nirvana and Sage Virtue specifically for his future advancement, so he naturally wouldn't be content with only reaching Void Refinement as his highest realm.

However, these were matters for the Divine Transformation stage, which could be set aside for now.

But after learning all this, Chen Mobai was already planning to transplant the Azure Jade Parasol Tree from Danxia City into his own domain.

After finishing his thoughts, Chen Mobai finally held the Pure Yang Pearl in both hands and put it away.

If he achieved anything in the future, Grand Ancestor Yuanyang, as a trailblazer, would be indispensable.

Before leaving, Chen Mobai did not forget to meticulously observe the Dan Ding Jade Tree once more.

Before knowing its true nature, he only found the jade tree exceptionally profound. Now, knowing it was Daoist Dan Ding's Nirvana point, he found it even more incredible.

Cultivators could actually undergo Nirvana rebirth, becoming immortal and indestructible, just like the divine phoenix.

It only goes to show how truly formidable the cultivation methods passed down by Dao Sovereign Zi Xiao were.

High-tier cultivation methods in the Great Thousand Worlds enable cultivators to comprehend the Great Daos of heaven and earth from scratch, eventually merging with the true Dao, roaming within the Great Dao, and even becoming the Great Dao itself.

However, even the most brilliant cultivation methods can only guide cultivators to the threshold of the Great Dao.

Because in the Great Thousand Universe, each Great Dao is unique, the step of integrating with the Dao can only be taken by oneself.

The Seven Heavenly Books of the Immortal Sect are legacies created by powerful beings in the central Dao field of the Purple霄 Star River, imprinted with traces of the Great Dao.

Those who can directly comprehend these Heavenly Books, besides Void Refinement cultivators, are beings who are exceptionally compatible with the Great Daos recorded within the Heavenly Books.

It is said that Dao Sovereign Zi Xiao initially transmitted his teachings through these kinds of Heavenly Books.

They contained the Dao Sovereign's understanding of the Three Thousand Great Daos.

The Phoenix Seal Heavenly Book, in particular, recorded the traces of the Great Daos of Nirvana and Sage Virtue.

At this thought, Chen Mobai once again wished to visit the Heavenly Book Academy to examine the Seven Heavenly Books.

But after leaving the Yu Ping Minor Realm, his first priority was to visit Qian Xing again.

“Actually, for us, being able to reach Void Refinement is already quite good,” Qian Xing said. “If one truly reaches the threshold of Dao integration and desires a deeper foundation, one can simply shed their body, reincarnate, and start anew.”

As the leader of the Heaven-Mending lineage, Qian Xing had also comprehended the Dao insights left by Grand Ancestor Yuanyang in the Pure Yang Pearl. Furthermore, the Heaven-Mending lineage had an extraordinary origin, so it naturally knew about the Three Thousand Great Daos and more.

However, compared to Grand Ancestor Yuanyang, Qian Xing was much more open-minded.

“First, grasp what's in front of you. Deal with future matters when they arise.”

“Currently, he only wanted to reach Void Refinement, no matter which Great Dao it was.”

After all, as long as one doesn't integrate with the Dao, one can always change their mind. Moreover, although Qian Xing had a high opinion of himself, he didn't believe he could actually integrate with the Dao.

Among the numerous seniors and predecessors in the Immortal Sect's history, only Bai Guang had successfully reached Void Refinement.

It turned out he was the leader of the Realm faction.

As Chen Mobai thought this, he suddenly remembered something else, and his expression subtly changed:

“Oh no, does Bai Guang not know that the Three Thousand Great Daos have different ranks? Which Great Dao did she enter when she reached Void Refinement?”

Although Chen Mobai inwardly denied that she was Shi Wanyu, in reality, she was.

Furthermore, his current status and cultivation within the Immortal Sect greatly benefited from Bai Guang's reputation, both openly and covertly. Even Qian Xing's politeness towards him was likely due to Bai Guang's influence.

Thus, when this matter was discussed, he was very concerned about Bai Guang.

“Don't worry,” Qian Xing reassured him. “As an old senior who has been with the Immortal Sect since its inception, Spirit Venerable will definitely tell her these things.”

“However, the Immortal Sect's legacy is weak, so it's already difficult for her to have reached Void Refinement. Most likely, she entered the Great Dao of Metal, which is most compatible with the Sword Dao.”

“The Five Elements Great Daos individually can only reach the seventh tier at most, but the Innate Five Elements Great Dao, once unified, can attain Pure Yang. It's just unknown whether the Five Elements Great Dao is currently occupied...”

Qian Xing shared his perspective. The Heaven-Mending lineage also had a very powerful origin, stemming from the Xuan Palace in the extreme north of the Great Thousand Universe.

The Xuan Palace and Dragon Palace were often mentioned together, both being super-powers with Pure Yang cultivators at the eighth tier.

Although even if the Heaven-Mending lineage were to go to the Xuan Palace now, they might not be recognized, at least their legacy remained clear.

After acquiring the Heaven-Mending Seal, Qian Xing also learned the core knowledge of the Heaven-Mending lineage.

Among this knowledge, there was a lengthy description regarding the Three Thousand Great Daos.

The Innate Five Elements Great Dao was of particular importance, as Grand Ancestor Cai Ling, who initially came to the Immortal Sect, cultivated the Five Elements Great Dao.

“That's good, that's good...”

Chen Mobai felt relieved after hearing this.

“Grand Ancestor, which Great Dao have you chosen?”

Finally, Chen Mobai couldn't curb his curiosity and asked Qian Xing.

“My first choice, which I'm already prepared for and just need to step into, is the Great Dao of Stars; my second choice, which I'm currently working hard on, is the Great Dao of Illusion; and finally, there's a backup, my third choice, the Great Dao of Five Elements...”

Qian Xing, lying in his chair, tapping on his phone with both hands, raised his head and gave Chen Mobai a deep look, but still told him the direction of the Great Dao he had chosen.

“Grand Ancestor truly lives up to his name, already at Half-Step Void Refinement...”

Upon hearing this, Chen Mobai immediately began praising him with an admiring expression.

“Alright, kid, hurry up and go into seclusion to break through,” Qian Xing said, already a bit impatient. “If you don't reach Divine Transformation, I won't feel at ease even attempting Void Refinement myself.”

Qian Xing waved his hand, already showing some impatience.

“Grand Ancestor, then you're busy. Call me if you need anything.”

Hearing this, Chen Mobai didn't disturb his gaming and immediately took his leave.

After leaving the Artifact Dance Dao Academy, Chen Mobai made a trip to the Heavenly Book Academy.

Upon seeing him arrive, Yu Yi greeted him with a beaming smile and, upon hearing he wished to see the Heavenly Books, personally escorted him to the pavilion.

The Phoenix Seal Heavenly Book had seven pages. Thanks to the Danfeng Chaoyang Diagram, Chen Mobai understood the first six pages, with only the last page remaining.

He had thought that with his significant progress in cultivation since last time, and having learned much from Grand Ancestor Yuanyang's Dao insights, he should be able to comprehend it. However, he found it was still the same as before.

He regretfully closed the Phoenix Seal Heavenly Book. It seemed he still needed to wait until after reaching Divine Transformation.

Since he was already there, he once again looked through the remaining six Heavenly Books.

By the time Yu Yi had helped him unlock all the Heavenly Book restrictions, her face was pale. If her cultivation hadn't progressed over the years, she might not have been able to do it.

When Chen Mobai noticed this, he felt very apologetic, but Yu Yi merely shook her head, stating that it was her duty.

“I'm going to recover my true qi,” Yu Yi said. “True Monarch Pure Yang, please feel free to leave when you're ready; there's no need to bid me farewell.”

Yu Yi hurried out of the pavilion, leaving him with that message.

Chen Mobai flipped through the remaining six Heavenly Books one by one. Five of them were the same as the Phoenix Seal Heavenly Book, with no further progress in comprehension compared to his last attempt.

However, with the Universe Heavenly Book, he found that he seemed to be able to understand one more page.