The Path of the Martial Arts BOSS-Chapter 1217 - 242: Transformation of the Tao Realm

The spirit, essence, and vigor, all three components of the body are rapidly evolving, much faster than the previous Qi mechanism changes.

When Qing Yu first connected with the upgraded heaven and earth, the transformation had already begun.

In just a few breaths, there were nine degrees of change, each more complex and extreme than the last. Without strong control, it could easily spiral out of control.

And the consequence of losing control is singular—death.

To transform with the Dao and become a part of heaven and earth. The Tao Realm, similar to heaven and earth, can be considered a huge supplement to the cosmos.

'In this way, isn't heaven and earth also a supplement to the Tao realm?'

During his advancement, Qing Yu surprisingly had the leisure to ponder the relationship between the Tao realm and heaven and earth, even feeling that he had vaguely grasped the contradiction between the two.

Just like leaves falling to the earth, decaying to become nutrients for the trees, the Tao realm is like the leaves of the world, which after demise, can serve as provision for the world.

No, it should be more than just leaves.

Qing Yu shook his head inwardly, 'Like small interconnected trees. Small trees can be nutrients for larger trees when needed, but they can also compete for nutrients, fostering their growth.

The relationship between the Tao realm and heaven and earth might be one of survival of the fittest.'

'In this way, perhaps there's still a path beyond the Tao realm.'

Those who have attained strength from weakness are never short of the resolve to grow stronger. Even if there's no path ahead, they will forge one, let alone if there's a path visible.

The Dao Ancestor and the Buddha may have discovered this path and attempted to undertake a great defiance, which is why they were restrained by the Heavenly Dao.

Moreover, for future Tao realms like Mine, the Limit of Human and God came into existence.

Unfortunately, the Limit of Human and God was eventually broken.

As he pondered, chaotic airflow gathered around Qing Yu, enveloping him, forming a cocoon-like shape. Within, Qing Yu underwent changes in form, fundamentally altering his essence, spirit, and vigor, transforming ninety-nine times before breaking out of the chaos.

This all sounds slow, but in reality, it was fast. The rise to the Tao realm is astonishingly swift; otherwise, the Buddha wouldn't have been able to ascend during the battle with the Three-faced God.

Yet, this escalation is also dangerously rapid. In such a brief time, the breaker of realms undergoes earth-shattering changes; the slightest deviation results in death and dissolution.

"Boom——"

Purity and impurity separate, and myriad images manifest. The shadow of heaven and earth suddenly appears, enveloping Qing Yu.

Qing Yu stands between heaven and earth, transforming nine times in one breath, godly in the heavens, sacred on the earth, embodying contradictions such as Yin and Yang, clarity and impurity, life and death, existence and nonexistence...

These contradictory yet coexisting images emerge here, as he embodies two sides, encompassing the infinite.

The Tao realm is achieved.

"The Tao realm is an unbelievable realm," Qing Yu intoned with a distant gaze toward the heavens.

It truly is unbelievable—it's practically another form of existence.

His voice, unless deliberately altered, would be as the Dao Ancestor once described, like the Dao sound, profound and subtle, invisible and intangible.

His vision gained three primary colors, enabling him to discern over a million color variations, a vision vastly different from before, capable of driving ordinary people insane.

His body also differed from humans, becoming another existence, similar yet different.

In this brief instant, Qing Yu underwent earth-shattering changes. If not for his mindset and power being sufficient to bear such transformations, Qing Yu might no longer exist.

"It seems Daoist has succeeded."

A voice came from above; Qing Yu slightly turned to see an old Taoist wearing a green robe, with a benevolent face, slowly landing.

The Dao Ancestor.

Though the old Taoist looked ordinary, he was the Dao Ancestor; his appearance didn't match the founder of the True Qi Martial Way in the Taoist sect.

However, with Qing Yu's unique vision, he could see that this person was far from ordinary.

Distancing becomes Qi, gathering ascends the Supreme.

The Dao Ancestor is the best example of this phrase, embodying a Qi of Xuan Yuan, constantly generating myriad phenomena, shaping heaven and earth, ceaselessly performing the true meaning of the Supreme Sky Opening, the source of all paths, the ancestor of True Qi.

Only those who have reached Tao realm can see the true form of the Dao Ancestor. Others likely don't even have the right to converse equally with him.

After all, how can you talk as equals when you can't even see the true essence of the other?

"Dao Ancestor, this should be our first meeting," Qing Yu said with a light smile.

His demeanor wasn't arrogant, but neither was it respectful. Both being in the Tao realm, neither would feel superior. Lowering oneself would be self-derogatory.

Qing Yu did not cultivate the Tao realm to be shameful.

"However, I've long felt a spiritual connection with Daoist," the Dao Ancestor smiled, "I haven't had the chance to thank you for breaking the Limit of Human and God."

"Breaking the limit was for myself, not others. To say thanks is a bit too much."

The two conversed as if old friends, showing a very relaxed demeanor, with no tension expected.

However, what their true thoughts were, outsiders would not know.

It's said the emperor's heart is like the sea, but the heart of those in the Tao realm is broader than the sea and grander than the sky. The heart of those in the Tao realm isn't easily fathomed.

"Hoo——"

A fresh breeze blew out of nowhere, bringing a coldness that even those in the Tao realm found slightly chilling.

A mist-like figure seemed both near and far, shrouded in an unknown white fog, leaving only nearly transparent eyes exposed.

"Finally, you've escaped. Dao Ancestor and Buddha." 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

The figure looked at the old Taoist speaking with Qing Yu, then toward an empty space in the sky nearby.

With his gaze, an invisible door opened, and immense Buddha Light shone upon the Heavenly Vault, revealing a solemn Pure Land that seemed both existent and non-existent, with a grand Buddha seated in its center.

Pure Land, the Buddha.

This one should first retrieve his Dharma Body and regain rule over the Pure Land, thus appearing now.

However, before he appeared, his trail had already been revealed, which necessitated caution over the man's abilities.

"Supreme Taoist..." the Dao Ancestor looked at the misty figure, "We should call you Heavenly Dao. I didn't expect my junior to evade certain death by Harmonization. I thought he would face extinction if not by Qing Yu's hand then by the departure of Heavenly Dao's power."

'Death caused by Heavenly Dao Power departure? What does this mean?'

Thoughts surged within Qing Yu, curious about the Dao Ancestor's words.

According to the Dao Ancestor, if the Supreme Taoist did not Harmonize, there would be no path but death, even if he didn't fall by Qing Yu's hand, he would eventually perish as Heavenly Dao's power departed.

This so-called deathtrap is quite intriguing indeed.