Chapter 548: Breakthrough to the Establishment of the Dao, Enlighten the Chaos

Chapter 548: Breakthrough to the Establishment of the Dao, Enlighten the Chaos

Xue Ji and the Blood Devil were in negotiations, and the Blood Devil's resentment towards Yu Ting was mounting. If it weren't for Yu Ting's schemes, how did he end up in such a predicament?

For Xue Ji, occupying half of the Blood Devil's body and power was already a significant success. Moreover, he also learned about another force outside the Non-Transformation Temple from the Blood Devil.

Yu Ting!

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In the Hong Ze universe, Xu Yan was enveloped by a new universe, as if it were giving birth to the rules of the universe.

"It's time...time to break through!"

Xu Yan murmured to himself.

The opportunity to break through the Establishment of the Dao realm had arrived.

Surprisingly, the silent universe showed no signs of hidden dangers.

Xu Yan began his breakthrough. This was a massive leap; once he entered the Establishment of the Dao realm, killing the master of a small universe would be within his grasp.

Establish the Dao, establish one's own path, and establish the path of the universe.

Xu Yan had already enlightened himself on how to establish his path. After comprehending the structure of the Hong Ze universe and the rules of the universe's operation, he had even more ideas about establishing the path of the universe.

On this day, in a corner of the silent universe, the long-lost Daoist vibrations emerged, and the universe's spiritual essence appeared. Although these Daoist vibrations did not originate from the silent universe, they added color to this corner, dispelling the aura of death and ill omen.

Xu Yan was in the process of establishing his Dao, while on the other side, Meng Chong's physical body resonated with the universe, causing this corner of the universe to tremble as if it had come to life. It vibrated and moved in unison with the trembling of Meng Chong's muscles.

Meng Chong, who had already achieved great perfection in the Universe realm, seemed to receive feedback from the silent Hong Ze universe, and his Universe realm was becoming more and more complete.

Fang Hao and Jiang Buling also gained their own insights and improved their strengths.

Even in its silence, the universe held value for insight and opportunity. However, not everyone could obtain this opportunity or comprehend the universe here.

Cang Hai Turtle, who was staring intently at the distant Hong Ze universe, trying to overcome his inner fear, suddenly felt puzzled. He wondered if it was an illusion, but he thought he had just seen a fleeting flash of color in a particular spot in the universe.

It was as if, in the silent universe, a faint light had appeared, though it had only flickered for a moment.

"What's happening? Could there be an enemy within the Hong Ze universe?"

Cang Hai Turtle was filled with doubt.

He focused his senses but could not detect any signs of battle within the Hong Ze universe.

"Strange, if there's no fighting, then what is it?"

Cang Hai Turtle's confusion deepened.

"Could it be something Xu Yan has done?"

At this moment, even his inner fear had unknowingly diminished, and he stared at the Hong Ze universe without blinking, afraid to miss anything.

He didn't know how long he had been staring when he suddenly realized with delight that his inner fear had greatly weakened. Just then, he noticed that a particular spot in the Hong Ze universe seemed to have changed.

It was as if, on a pitch-black boulder, the tip of a brush had made a mark.

"What's going on? Is the silent universe coming back to life?"

Cang Hai Turtle was astonished.

At a certain moment, the slight change in the Hong Ze universe disappeared, and it was a long time before it reappeared. Cang Hai Turtle took out a communication talisman, intending to send a message to inquire about it.

"What if they've found a treasure and are in the process of retrieving it? If I send a message now, wouldn't I be disturbing them?"

With that thought, Cang Hai Turtle hesitated.

Just then, his face changed abruptly as a beastly roar filled with fear resounded through the air. Though it was distant, it was approaching the area where the Hong Ze universe was located.

That True Spirit had been influenced by the silent intent of the Hong Ze universe, which caused it to let out a fearful roar. If it had been another True Spirit passing by, it would have steered clear from the very beginning.

This roar clearly indicated that the True Spirit was forced to come closer and couldn't bear the fear any longer.

Someone was approaching! It must be the people from the Non-Transformation Temple. Cang Hai Turtle wanted those three Non-Transformation Temple powerhouses at the Realm Lord level!

"They found us so soon?"

Without hesitation, Cang Hai Turtle sent a message to Xu Yan and the others.

Xu Yan's aura surged, and the intent of the universe emerged. At this moment, his universe had already established its Dao!

Establishment of the Dao realm!

After breaking through to the Establishment of the Dao realm, Xu Yan's universe's intent continued to surge, merging with the silent universe. As his own universe's intent and the path of the universe integrated with the silent Hong Ze universe, Xu Yan sensed some differences in the Hong Ze universe.

Although the universe was silent, it still communicated with the Non-Transformation Land, as if they were fused into one.

At this moment, Xu Yan's mind was flooded with memories of the Mixed Element Realm and the scenes of his master imparting its secrets.

"The grand path of the Mixed Element Realm!" he exclaimed, as enlightenment dawned upon him.

"Although I have not yet comprehended the true meaning of the grand path as a Creation Realm cultivator, I now understand the method of mixing the elements. The grand path of mixing elements is truly astonishing!"

In this moment, Xu Yan's mind was as clear as a mirror. Using the Hong Ze universe as a bridge, he communed with the Unchanging Land, and in that fleeting moment, he felt as though he had touched upon the grand path hidden in the darkness.

As his understanding of the world and its principles merged with the lifeless Hong Ze universe, this corner of the universe seemed to come alive. Was this not also a form of mixing the elements?

However, what was being mixed in this corner of the universe was not the grand path, but his own understanding of the world's principles!

Xu Yan also sensed that the merging of the Hong Ze universe with the Unchanging Land was, in itself, a unique form of mixing the elements. Using the Hong Ze universe as a bridge, he finally, in this moment, comprehended the profundity of the Mixed Element Realm.

"So that's how it is," he murmured. "I finally understand the mysteries of the Mixed Element Realm. The grand path of mixing elements is the path to walking the grand path, a stepping stone to opening the door to the grand path!"

Scenes of his master imparting the Mixed Element Realm cultivation method flashed through Xu Yan's mind, and his heart, clear as a mirror, attained complete enlightenment.

Boom!

At a certain moment, the understanding of the world's principles, which had merged with the Hong Ze universe, suddenly returned to Xu Yan. This understanding now seemed to contain something more—it had absorbed some of the world's essence from the Hong Ze universe after its mixing.

Even in its lifeless state, the universe still held traces of the world's essence.

But this essence was vague and rootless, drifting aimlessly and carrying a hint of death.

For Xu Yan, absorbing this essence from the lifeless universe added a touch of the path of death to his understanding of the world. Where there is life, there is also death.

"Yin and yang, the cycle of rebirth. So this is how it is!"

A smile spread across Xu Yan's face.

In this moment, his understanding of the world was truly complete, encompassing both life and death, the cycle of yin and yang, and the perpetual cycle of rebirth.

"My strength has increased again. If I were to use the sword of death to slay the master of a small universe, it would be as easy as breathing," Xu Yan mused.

He raised his hand, and a sword appeared in his palm.

Grayish-white and devoid of any sharp aura or visible edge, this sword seemed to embody death itself. To touch it was to court death, to extinguish all life.

"When will I have the chance to test this sword of death? If my strength is sufficient, reducing a universe to lifelessness with a single sword strike would be but a trivial matter," Xu Yan thought, his excitement mounting.

Finally, he had gained insight into a new sword—the sword of death!

"Why is there no reaction from the Hong Ze universe?" Xu Yan wondered, his sword disappearing as he looked around at the four corners of the universe in surprise.

This universe seemed to exude an ominous aura, and he had expected to encounter some hidden dangers or unknown anomalies.

However, to his surprise, there were none.

The eye of the small universe scanned the surroundings, revealing nothing but lifelessness and no signs of danger. Xu Yan's gaze shifted downward, knowing that if there were any hidden threats, they would be lurking in the depths below.

"I've found the Hong Ze universe and gained some insights, even breaking through to the Establishment of the Dao realm. But what should I do with this universe now?" Xu Yan pondered, a bit perplexed.

The lifeless universe was still extremely valuable, and although it was currently desolate, there was a possibility of restoring its vitality.

However, neither his Primordial Turtle Shell nor the storage artifact crafted by Fang Hao could accommodate such a massive universe.

"Is there a way to pull it back to the Great Desolation?" he wondered.

The Unchanging Temple was also searching for the Hong Ze universe, undoubtedly with their own ulterior motives. If he left the universe here, it would only be a matter of time before they claimed it for themselves.

Bringing the Hong Ze universe back to the Great Desolation would take a considerable amount of time, especially given how far it was from their original location.

Moreover, Xu Yan had not ventured into the Unchanging Land solely for the Hong Ze universe; he sought to explore and gain insights into the martial path.

"Pulling the Hong Ze universe back to the Great Desolation will definitely attract attention along the way. It won't be long before the Unchanging Temple notices," Xu Yan frowned, still unsure of how to handle this universe.

Destroying it would be a waste!

"Never mind, let's see how Meng Chong and the others are doing. I'll discuss with Cang Hai Turtle about what to do with this universe," Xu Yan decided, not wanting to dwell on the matter further.

"Hmm, what's this?"

Suddenly, Xu Yan noticed a pitch-black cave beneath him, its depths shrouded in darkness.

"Was this formed during the great battle, or did some special True Spirit burrow its way into the heart of this world?"

Xu Yan hovered above the cave entrance, his Little Heavenly Daoist Eye at its peak performance, peering into the abyss. All he could see was darkness, with violent spiritual energy and unchanging energy swirling within, as if spiritual energy was pouring into the cave and accumulating inside.

Just as he was about to investigate further, a message suddenly arrived via the transmission talisman.

Xu Yan took out the talisman and raised an eyebrow as he read it. Someone was coming?

The Unchanging Temple?

"Their timing is perfect!"

A delighted smile spread across Xu Yan's face. Having just broken through to the Establishment of the Dao realm and mastered the Death Sword, he was eager to test his newfound power against the incoming foe.

This would be an excellent opportunity to showcase the might of the Establishment of the Dao realm and the power of his newly forged sword.

As for the cave, Xu Yan decided to leave it be for now. The cave wasn't going anywhere, and he had more pressing matters to attend to.

With a single step, he emerged from the Hong Ze universe.

Not long after his exit, Meng Chong and the other two disciples also left the universe.

Xu Yan noticed their emergence and was pleased to see that all three of them had successfully broken through to new levels.

"Master, have you broken through to the Establishment of the Dao realm?" Meng Chong asked excitedly, scratching his head.

"Indeed!"

Xu Yan nodded and smiled. "Let's go meet up with Cang Hai Turtle. I'll explain the Establishment of the Dao realm to you, and we can also prepare to face our enemies. I hope it's the master of a small universe, so I can test my new sword."

The four disciples immediately made their way back to the mountain to reunite with Cang Hai Turtle.

Along the way, Xu Yan explained the intricacies of the Establishment of the Dao realm to his three disciples. He also took the opportunity to elaborate on the Mixed Element Realm, highlighting the similarities and potential insights that could benefit their individual cultivation methods.

After Xu Yan and his disciples left the universe, a faint white light emerged from the depths of the cave they had discovered. This light illuminated the darkness but did not reach the surface of the universe.

The desolate world remained silent and bleak.

The white light gradually faded, and the cave returned to its pitch-black state. At a certain moment, a head emerged from the dark cave.

It was a massive head, occupying a third of the cave entrance.

The head was a pristine white, devoid of any flesh-like texture. It resembled carved jade, its pale surface lacking any sheen. In the lifeless world, it stood out yet somehow blended in seamlessly.

The head tilted back, revealing a face that gazed outward.

The face was also a flawless white, with delicate features that seemed to have been meticulously sculpted. Its eyes opened, revealing black irises that shone brightly despite lacking any emotion or expression.

The bright eyes were calm and serene, like expertly carved orbs devoid of any soul or sentiment.

The face stared outward for a long time, as if deep in thought, but neither the face nor the eyes betrayed any hint of contemplation.

Then, as if a decision had been made, the head began to move forward, followed by the shoulders, chest, and eventually the entire body emerging from the cave entrance.

It was a jade figure, towering and immaculate, its clothes appearing as if they had been sculpted as well but retaining a sense of softness.

The jade figure, resembling a small giant, stood at the cave entrance, silently observing the world beyond before turning and walking away.

As it moved, it left no traces or auras in its wake.

With a single step, it traveled dozens of miles, and with each successive step, it covered even greater distances until it reached a towering mountain.

The peak of this mountain had been destroyed in a previous battle, yet it still stood majestic. The jade figure walked towards the mountain, its body disappearing into the mountain's interior.

Just before its entire body entered the mountain, the head turned 180 degrees, so that the face was now facing backward. The head then tilted slightly upward, gazing outward once more.

The head turned back around, and the jade figure completely vanished into the mountain, leaving no trace of its presence. It had become one with the mountain, an unassuming stone amidst the peaks.

(End of Chapter)

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