ATPnovel Chapter 117 The Way of Zhen Yuanzi
Chapter 117 The Way of Zhen Yuanzi
Chapter 117 The Way of Zhen Yuanzi
Now, however, time has passed. Countless years have gone by since they first set foot on this mountain with awe and a spirit of exploration.
Over time, not only has the intensity of Pangu's oppressive power on Buzhou Mountain itself changed, but it has also profoundly reshaped the two beings standing atop the mountain.
Zhen Yuanzi stood with his hands behind his back, his posture as upright as a pine tree, yet he exuded the steadiness of a mountain and the weight of the earth.
His aura was harmonious and restrained, no longer deliberately displayed, yet it naturally resonated with the Buzhou Mountain formed from the spine of Pangu beneath his feet, and with the boundless primordial land within sight and sensed by his divine sense.
It was as if he stood there not as an outsider, but as a part of this natural world, one of the silent and powerful masters of this vast territory.
However, this "connection" is not dependence, but a higher level of "transcendence". He is no longer the Great Luo cultivator who had to struggle against the pressure and draw nourishment from it.
Instead, he has already reached the mid-stage perfection of the Primordial Golden Immortal realm, wielding the Earth Book to stabilize the earth veins, holding the Central Wuji Apricot Yellow Banner and the Southern Li Earth Flame Light Banner to control the power of defense and fire, and even creating the "Great Earth Chaos Scripture" to directly point to the secrets of the evolution of chaos. He is a top prehistoric powerhouse!
Standing once again atop this mountain, symbolizing the origin of the primordial world and the pinnacle of power, the remaining, thin strands of Pangu's Daoist aura, like the last breath of an aging hero, still allowed him to clearly feel the supreme power and boundless will contained within it, the power that once created the world and established the primordial chaos.
The sheer power and grand scale of that power still captivated him. However, this power now could no longer evoke the same overwhelming sense of awe and insignificance he felt upon first ascending it, a sense of being unable to overcome it and only able to look up in awe.
Instead, there is a calm "eye-to-eye" perspective, a detached view of the other party as a pioneer or a source of inspiration rather than an unattainable peak.
Even more so, beneath this level gaze, there surges a restrained yet profound aura of "I am the only one who can do it" that arises from an unwavering conviction in one's chosen path and a clear understanding of one's own potential!
This is neither the arrogance of the ignorant nor the haughtiness of those whose power has expanded.
This is an absolute confidence and sense of responsibility that arises from enduring countless trials and tribulations, gaining enlightenment, and thoroughly understanding the essence of one's own path and future direction.
The path that Zhen Yuanzi pursues is based on the inclusivity of the primordial earth, which is "bearing all things with virtue," as an unbreakable foundation. He incorporates all laws and integrates all paths, evolving a chaotic world within himself. What he pursues is the perfection of that chaos, the self-establishment of rules, and even the ultimate transcendence and eternal freedom!
Its ultimate goal is to reach the mysterious and inconceivable realm of the Primordial Chaos Golden Immortal, and even the true transcendence above it!
Pangu, the great god, embarked on the path of creation, opening up the world and transforming himself into all things. His ultimate dedication and sacrifice led to the current primordial order, and his achievements are unparalleled throughout history, revered by all spirits.
Zhen Yuanzi, on the other hand, followed a path of transcendence that involved "seeking within oneself," "evolving from chaos," and "creating one's own world."
The paths are quite different, one is to create outwards, and the other is to seek inwards, but both are to point directly to the origin and pursue the eternal and supreme path!
He had enough confidence and perseverance to steadfastly follow the path of "chaos" he had chosen.
The achievements of the future may well rival those of this groundbreaking pioneer on different levels, each shining brightly in its own way!
His deep gaze slowly swept over the almost completely dissipated Dao patterns and the Dao rhythm of creation on the flat mountaintop platform, his eyes calm and undisturbed.
The dark yellow color of the left eye reflects the rise and fall of mountains and rivers; the crimson light that appears in the right eye contains the fervor of burning away shackles and seeking new life in chaos.
Two completely different Daoist principles intertwined and merged in his eyes, ultimately returning to that realm that seemed to devour and nurture everything.
In the unfathomable chaos and nothingness.
This is not indifference, but a calm and inclusiveness that comes from a higher level of understanding.
He seemed to be engaged in a journey beyond the dimensions of time and space with an ancient companion who had long since transformed into all things, leaving only faint traces.
A silent exchange that only the Great Way can comprehend. An exchange of different interpretations and practices of "power," "creation," "order," and "transcendence."
Hongyun, standing to the side, felt the thin pressure around her no longer as a source of stress but as an inspiration, and involuntarily straightened her back.
He no longer needed to cling tightly to Zhen Yuanzi's side and rely on his strength to resist the pressure and gain a foothold, as he had when he first arrived.
At this moment, his body was perfectly imbued with the radiance of the four elements, and the four primal forces of earth, water, fire, and wind were perfectly integrated, flowing endlessly, forming a harmonious world of their own.
He has already attained the Dao of the Primordial Golden Immortal, comprehended the profound truth of the Four Symbols Returning to the Origin, and achieved his own Primordial Dao Fruit.
To roam freely between heaven and earth is his nature, but now this freedom is imbued with a confidence stemming from absolute strength, and a determination to protect his own path and strive for what is rightfully his.
Standing here, Hongyun is no longer just a fleeting "cloud" that needs protection, but a true ancestor who can sit on equal footing with the great powers of the prehistoric world, discuss the Dao, and possess independent Primordial Dao Fruits and the right to speak!
That unique, transcendent, and awe-inspiring demeanor, characteristic of the Primordial Golden Immortals, naturally flowed out, perfectly complementing the magnificent scenery atop the primordial peak and above the sea of clouds, a scene of perfect harmony.
His heart surged with heroic spirit, like a surging tide. He felt that in this vast wilderness, with its myriad rivers and mountains and endless mysteries, there was nowhere he could not go. What opportunity concerning the Great Dao could he not strive for with his own strength?
"Brother Dao, how are you feeling?" Hongyun turned his head slightly, looked at Zhen Yuanzi beside him whose aura was becoming increasingly profound and unfathomable, and asked with a bright and confident smile.
His eyes shone with a confident light that shared the same origin as Zhen Yuanzi's, yet possessed a unique character due to their different paths. It was a steadfast belief in his own path and an infinite expectation for the future.
Upon hearing this, Zhen Yuanzi slowly withdrew his gaze, which seemed to pierce through eternity and survey the primordial world, and turned to look at his dear friend beside him.
A faint, almost imperceptible smile curved his lips, yet within that smile lay an unwavering power, as firm as the creation of the earth and the establishment of chaos.
His voice was calm, as always, yet each word was clear, as if it contained some kind of great principle, capable of calming people's hearts and stabilizing the universe: "Heaven and earth remain the same, but I am no longer the person I once was. Though the road ahead is long, I am not alone on my path."
These brief words perfectly captured his state of mind at that moment. The primordial world, with its mountains and rivers, seemed no different from countless eons ago—still vast and mysterious.
However, the "he" standing here, examining the world, has undergone a complete and fundamental transformation in terms of strength, realm, mentality, and vision.
He clearly saw the long and arduous road ahead; the realm of the Primordial Limitless Golden Immortal was by no means easy to attain.
But he felt no fear or wavering, for he knew deeply that the path he had chosen was the right one, a path with limitless potential.
What makes him feel more at ease and warm is that he is not alone on this road that is destined to be bumpy.
With his like-minded and trusted friend Hongyun by his side, and with the ever-growing strength of the Wanshou Mountain lineage as his backing, what did he have to fear?