World's No. 1 Swordsman-Chapter 650: Charging Toward the Heavenly Immortal Realm!
The primordial sun, the Golden Crow, the divine phoenix...
The Great Dao of Pure Yang did not directly reveal itself before Wang Sheng. After all, it was devoid of any spirituality or sentient will.
Yet with the aid of the Six-Aperture Dao Comprehension Pellet, Wang Sheng was now resonating with the Great Dao of Pure Yang and temporarily merging into its current. As it continuously evolved, he bore witness to one mighty being after another who had left deep imprints upon it.
The earliest few figures were the clearest, especially the divine phoenix. Its bearing and overwhelming might lingered in Wang Sheng's heart.
The ones that followed mostly flashed past at great speed. They were merely the traces left behind by great powers who had once set foot upon this Dao. Most passed in an instant, their forms so fleeting that even their outlines were difficult to discern. Still, with each passing individual, Wang Sheng's inner comprehension deepened, and his understanding of it grew more profound.
For unknown reasons, he felt the flowing light around him slow dramatically as he exerted himself to comprehend the Great Dao of Pure Yang. He became acutely aware of his own existence; it became so vivid that it prevented him from further merging with the Great Dao.
This was not a bad thing, though. On the contrary, it was an extraordinary blessing. Although he had to relax as much as possible and absorb it, he could not allow his consciousness to completely dissolve or let the Dao fully dominate it.
Now, an external force had acted upon his Primordial Spirit, enabling him to perceive the Great Dao with perfect clarity while retaining sufficient space for independent thought. It also prevented the Great Dao from assimilating and reducing him to nothing more than its puppet.
Cultivation ultimately sought the refinement of one's true self. The Great Dao of Pure Yang was merely a tool for one's own transcendence. Those who stood upon its pinnacle and reached the Grand Dao Golden Immortal Realm did so through their own being.
What caused this sudden change?
Wang Sheng soon came to a realization.
Within the Great Dao, his Primordial Spirit called out, "Thank you for your aid, Forefather!"
Chun Yangzi's voice echoed from deep within Wang Sheng's heart.
"This is a rare opportunity. There is no need for further words. Just focus on your comprehension."
Wang Sheng quickly calmed his agitated emotions and restored his original state of mind. He then resumed comprehending the Great Dao of Pure Yang, striding resolutely forward along its path.
Since ancient times, however, only a few powerful beings had set foot upon it. Moreover, the vast majority of them had already perished in a great calamity, leaving behind only these faint traces.
Along his journey, Wang Sheng encountered the bearing of only a little more than twenty such individuals. Through them, he comprehended the evolution of this Great Dao and perceived its essence at different levels.
Some of these profound principles lay far beyond his realm, yet they illuminated the path of his future cultivation.
When Wang Sheng had nearly completed his journey, he finally beheld the last figure standing at the very pinnacle.
At that moment, his sense of time completely vanished, and a subtle and profound Dao Rhythm enveloped him. The silhouette standing within space slowly turned around, revealing a strikingly handsome face.
Isn't that... the forefather in his youth?! Lu Dongbin at his prime!
Chun Yangzi smiled. "Yo, you're finally here. "
Before Wang Sheng could speak, Chun Yangzi flicked his sleeve. Wang Sheng's vision spun violently as scenes surged around him. In the blink of an eye, he found himself standing once more before the sun where his comprehension had begun.
Faintly amused, Chun Yangzi telepathically said, "Do not say that I, your forefather, have been petty. I grant you another round of comprehension. May you soon stand here alongside me. Remember, resonating with the Great Dao is among the rarest opportunities a cultivator can encounter.
"Make sure you focus and do not let stray thoughts arise! Should you fall out of your Daoist realm and waste my efforts, I will surely punish you severely the next time we meet!"
Daring not to be careless, Wang Sheng immediately relaxed. Since the medicinal effects had yet to fade, he underwent another round of comprehension.
From this moment onward, Wang Sheng's opportunity far surpassed the value of the Six-Aperture Dao Comprehension Pellet.
His Primordial Spirit once again roamed freely within the Great Dao of Pure Yang. This time, he possessed greater control over himself, allowing him to circle the divine phoenix several times and gain entirely new insights.
What exactly is the Dao of Pure Yang?
It was not a direct division of the primal Dao of Yin and Yang.
At the dawn of heaven and earth, countless Great Daos evolved around yin, yang, and the five elements, giving rise to all things. At that time, Taiyang embodied the Dao of Yang, while the Taiyin manifested the Dao of Yin. The two complemented and restrained one another, forming a unified whole. If separated, they became solitary yang and solitary yin, neither of which constituted pure yang or pure yin.
The Great Dao of Pure Yang originated from the Dao of Fire, while the Great Dao of Pure Yin originated from the Dao of Water. By elevating the Dao of Fire's essence, one would attain the profound mysteries of true fire. By tracing the mysteries of true fire further, one would attain pure yang.
Thus, the Great Dao of Pure Yang lay between the Dao of Yang and the Dao of Fire. That was why Wang Sheng had seen the Golden Crow and the divine phoenix at its source.
At the same time, Wang Sheng gained an entirely new enlightenment about Soaring Red Feathers. This supreme fire-escape technique of the endless space aligned so perfectly with the Great Dao of Pure Yang because the latter was born from the Dao of Fire. It was the evolution of "fire tending toward yang."
Fire tending toward yang! Yang enveloping fire!
In that instant, a great door seemingly opened within Wang Sheng's heart, and insights surged forth in torrents. The lines of the Pure Yang Immortal Mantra began to recite themselves within his mind, like the faint echo of chanting. They gradually became indistinct, yet waves of comprehension continued to flood into him.
He seemingly saw once more the first sunrise he had witnessed atop the Wudang Mountains. It slowly rose from behind the peaks, bathing the world in light.
I have to look beyond my Dao Body.
Currently, Yaoyun had retreated several hundred meters away, holding the bronze mirror as she frowned and observed Wang Sheng.
Within the dense primal qi and emerald glow, a vast spherical barrier expanded around Wang Sheng, forcefully pushing aside all the surrounding primal qi that was rich with vitality. Inside it, streams of pure-white flames circled him at high speed as they slowly turned orange-red.
For some reason, Yaoyun sensed the surrounding primal qi beginning to boil. As a spiritual entity, she should not feel heat so vividly, yet she found the scorching sensation almost unbearable.
At the wooden coffin below, the death aura drew inward on its own and gathered into the coffin. Within the Apricot-Yellow Banner, the faint outline of a young girl appeared and raised her head toward the direction where Wang Sheng stood.
Pure Yang! Pure Yang!
Ding!
A crisp sword cry rang out. The Dragon Sword behind Wang Sheng ignited completely, and his Daoist robe instantly turned to ash.
Six sword intents emerged behind him. The center position no longer belonged to his Heavenly Ziwei Sword Intent; his Pure Yang Sword Intent had taken its place. Within the white flames enveloping it, an orange core of fire appeared. Something seemed to be evolving inside the sword intent itself.
Yaoyun murmured, "Fire? Isn't he comprehending the Great Dao of Pure Yang? How did it turn into the Dao of Fire?"
At that moment, a dazzling white light appeared on Wang Sheng's forehead and shot into the sky, instantly boiling the pool of primal qi. Streams of primal qi surged toward it as well.
The Apricot-Yellow Banner below swayed gently. Ten li above, a barrier formed and pressed the white light downward, preventing it from striking the divine tree and disturbing Mu Wanxuan, who was cultivating inside the palace.
Neither Wang Sheng nor Yaoyun noticed these details.
Wang Sheng was immersed in the Great Dao of Pure Yang. With his Primordial Spirit merged into the Great Dao, Yaoyun could not connect with it. She had no idea what was happening. Hence, she simply kept watch over him while glancing at the bronze mirror from time to time.
It had only been six days since Wang Sheng swallowed the alchemical pill, yet he had already surprised her. She couldn't understand how one Six-Aperture Dao Comprehension Pellet could produce such a powerful effect.
The white light lasted for a while. Afterward, a streak of flames descended from above. In the blink of an eye, the pillar of light from Wang Sheng's forehead transformed into an orange-red column of fire and evolved rapidly. Flames also stained his sword intent.
Streams of primal qi poured into Wang Sheng. Outside his Dao Body, the qi condensed into one flame beast spirit after another.
The spherical barrier spanning several hundred meters expanded again. Inside it, everything had turned fiery red. A fire dragon raised its head and roared. A fire qilin galloped wildly. Flame bird spirits circled overhead, while the phantasms of two Golden Crows and a divine phoenix stood out with striking clarity.
Yaoyun, who kept getting pushed farther away, was speechless. She was used to this by now, though. Ever since she met him, the man before her had constantly reached unexpected breakthroughs. A cultivator who had already drawn heavenly might warnings twice before even becoming an immortal was never destined for an ordinary life.
Among the so-called prodigies exploring under the canopy of this divine tree, how many can truly compare with my sword master?
Yaoyun's gaze carried a gentle softness, far softer than usual.
Wang Sheng was finally completely wrapped in flames. Aside from his Pure Yang Sword Intent, the other five great sword intents withdrew and faded from sight. Right now, his Pure Yang Sword Intent felt more accurately described as a Fire Sword Intent.
The joy of true fire.
Yet this was only the midpoint of Wang Sheng's comprehension. He was far too focused on deducing the evolution of the Great Dao of Pure Yang to be aware of the strange phenomena that he had caused.
Soon after, Wang Sheng's cultivation began advancing again. The surge continued to strengthen; he even reached another breakthrough.
His Daoist realm soared beyond his actual cultivation, consequently deepening his cultivation.
At that moment, the surrounding primal qi, which was dense like liquid, finally showed its true worth. Flames burned away the vitality wrapped inside the primal qi, leaving strands of pure primal qi that flowed into Wang Sheng's immortal power. This became the key to pushing his breakthrough forward.
Nevertheless, Wang Sheng paid no attention to the improvements in his cultivation. He remained fully immersed, sensing the continuous evolution of the Great Dao of Pure Yang.
The thousand-meter radius around him had turned into a sea of fire. The flames themselves continued to evolve and ascend. Clusters of different colored flames appeared, only to be extinguished again.
Fire was the essence of yang, the spirit of heat itself.
The transformation continued for five days. Orange-red turned into crimson, and crimson shifted into blue violet. In the end, the flames returned to pure white, yet they were now utterly different from the beginning.
After twelve days, six small whirlwinds formed around Wang Sheng. They vanished in an instant, and Wang Sheng awoke from his comprehension, slowly opening his eyes.
The white flames within the thousand-meter area rolled back and poured into his Dao Body. The dense surrounding primal qi surged toward him as well.
A trace of confusion appeared in Wang Sheng's eyes, but it quickly disappeared beneath a clear, sharp glow.
He opened his palm. A white lotus bloomed quietly in his hand, instantly burning away the incoming primal qi and creating a half-meter vacuum.
It seems I have mastered some kind of flame? No, that's not important right now. I am a sword cultivator. These flashy tricks are not especially useful. While the comprehension still lasts, I have to enter secluded cultivation.
Wang Sheng glanced at Yaoyun, who was standing in the distance. Though he found her expression slightly strange, he did not dare delay. "If anyone approaches the inner array, call me. I'll try to push straight to the Heavenly Immortal Realm."
Yaoyun answered instinctively, "Alright..."
Wang Sheng immediately closed his eyes and focused. His every pore opened as he began absorbing the surrounding primal qi into himself, using the momentum to break through. 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦
After a long while, primal qi had completely concealed him. Only then did Yaoyun come back to her senses, yet the image of that white flame still flickered in her eyes.
The Nine-Heaven Solar Flame? No, that doesn't seem to be it.
The power she felt in that instant was clearly stronger. It resembled the legendary true fire to some extent, yet also felt similar to the strand of solar true fire she once encountered.
For a moment, Yaoyun felt lost. Holding the bronze mirror, she sighed softly.
This guy always seems to be deliberately provoking heavenly might and walking right along the edge of drawing its attention.
