Although an adult's mindset is certainly "I want it all," after calming down and thinking about it, Lu Yang immediately realized this was a multiple-choice question where you couldn't select all the answers.
The reason was simple.
'If transcending through Deity Transformation could solve everything, [Jun] wouldn't have left such a mess behind, and there would be no Final Tribulation in the Pre-Ancient Era.'
And since [Jun] failed to solve everything before transcending and leaving, it meant there must be some sort of contradiction and conflict between transcending and saving the Pre-Ancient Era—they could not coexist. Otherwise, given the character [Jun] had displayed thus far, it was impossible he would leave such a hidden danger for his successors.
Of course, there was another possibility.
'That is, [Jun] is not a good person either. Everything said before was nonsense, purely a trap specifically prepared to fool people into coming in...'
At this thought, Lu Yang subconsciously began to ponder.
A massive amount of schemes and plots surfaced in his mind. He was ready to combine the existing intelligence to speculate on [Jun]'s motives from the worst possible angle.
However, in the next second, he abruptly closed his eyes.
When he opened them again, he had regained his calm. His gaze was clear; he had evidently abandoned malicious speculation about the Transcender, [Jun].
"...So be it."
After pondering, Lu Yang gave up on this kind of speculation.
After all, from beginning to end, the [Book of a Hundred Lifetimes] had been his greatest reliance. If even the creator of the [Book of a Hundred Lifetimes] harbored malicious intent, then there was no point in playing this game.
Moreover, there was too little intelligence.
Although he could "shoot the arrow first and draw the target later," on this matter alone, he hoped to reach a conclusion from a fair and objective perspective.
[Jun absolutely harbors malicious intent.]
On a certain wilderness in the Divine Land, the Primordial Saint stood with his hands behind his back. The Ancestors of the Name and Form schools followed closely behind him. Clear writing continuously emerged on the [Heavenly Destiny Divine Record]:
[With the majesty of Deity Transformation, it is impossible that he couldn't resolve a mere Final Tribulation. Yet, he intentionally set up this Heaven Beyond Heaven, connecting the Light Sea and the Divine Land. He must have a grand scheme. The actions of those Dao Ancestors trying to save the Divine Land might be playing right into his hands. There is definitely a problem behind this matter.]
The Primordial Saint lowered his eyelids upon hearing this: "For example?"
[For example... his transcendence is not complete. Deity Transformation and Transcendence are two different things. He may have achieved Deity Transformation, but he hasn't fully transcended and left the world.]
"And so?" the Primordial Saint continued to ask.
This was not a question born of doubt. In fact, his thought logic right now was identical to the consciousness within the book. The so-called questions were essentially just to organize his thoughts.
[And so... a sacrifice is needed!]
[The Ancestral Dragon.]
[Back then, when the Ancestral Dragon sought transcendence, it was based on sacrificing the sentient beings of the Light Sea... The Ancestral Dragon and Jun had a deep relationship; perhaps he learned this from Jun.]
[What the Ancestral Dragon sacrificed back then were merely the sentient beings of the Light Sea, which didn't even have a Dao Ancestor. But what about Jun? If he sacrifices the current Divine Land, which includes a full seventeen Dao Ancestors and ten Dao Lords, the magnitude of the two is completely different, and the effect will certainly be much better!]
The writing came to an abrupt halt.
On the other side, countless schemes and plots surfaced in the depths of the Primordial Saint's eyes. He deduced continuously and finally reached a conclusion: "Perhaps everything is a conspiracy!"
"The struggle for the Seed of the Great Dao, causing the Dao Lords of the Light Sea and the Dao Ancestors of the Divine Land to slaughter each other for the chance to ascend to a higher realm—this might be the ritual of sacrifice."
"Turning all cultivators from the Pre-Ancient, High Ancient, and Middle Ancient Divine Land, as well as those from the birth of the Light Sea to its ultimate end, into consumables for his own transcendence and departure... Perhaps this is his true goal. The Seed of the Great Dao, the opportunity for Deity Transformation, the great merit of saving the world—they are all a scam."
By the end of his speech, even the Primordial Saint fell silent.
Behind him, although the expressions of the Ancestors of the Name and Form schools remained unchanged, their hearts were equally shocked. They almost subconsciously pondered a question:
'Is this speculation true or false?'
Was this possibility real?
Based on their understanding of [Jun] and the Dao Venerable, he didn't seem like someone who would do such a thing. But that was transcendence—a supreme realm.
Who could resist such temptation?
At the very least, the Ancestors of the Name and Form schools asked themselves honestly: if it were them, facing such a choice, they might hesitate, they might struggle, but in the end—
They would choose transcendence.
Meanwhile, the Primordial Saint didn't have so many conflicts. He easily reached a conclusion: "Shoot the arrow first and draw the target later; I determine this to be the truth!"
Then came the question.
Just then, the Ancestor of the Name school finally couldn't help but speak: "Even if everything is just a scam, doesn't that mean it is impossible for us to attain Deity Transformation?"
And that was the Dao Venerable.
The sole Deity Transformation practitioner in the present world. What means could a group of lower cultivators possibly use to unravel a layout he had set?
[Not necessarily.]
Just then, the [Heavenly Destiny Divine Record], which had been silent for a moment, finally produced writing again: [The Seed of the Great Dao itself should not be a lie.]
[I saw it back then, and many Dao Ancestors saw it too.]
[That Jun used it to transcend is also a fact clear to all.]
[Even if it is a trap, bait must be laid down to make the prey enter obediently. Even if Jun harbors ill intent, the Seed of the Great Dao itself is very likely genuine.]
[Therefore, there is still hope for Deity Transformation...]
[The problem now is... we must first confirm the location and time the Seed of the Great Dao will appear to ensure we can obtain it. Otherwise, there is no point in discussing anything.]
"This..."
At this point, the Ancestor of the Form school said in a deep voice: "Under the heavens, I fear only Zhu Liuxian can find it, after all, he cultivates [Feng Shui]."
"But unfortunately, Zhu Liuxian has no interest in the Seed of the Great Dao."
Just then.
"RUMBLE!"
Suddenly, a clear and melodious Dao-sound, like the ringing of a bell, echoed out. In an instant, it spread throughout the Divine Land, reaching every corner of the earth.
The Primordial Saint, the Ancestors of the Name and Form schools, and even the consciousness within the [Heavenly Destiny Divine Record] all heard the Dao-sound at this moment and couldn't help but look up.
"That is..."
What met their eyes was strikingly a beam of celestial light shooting into the sky... No, not just one, but ten, a hundred, thousands upon tens of thousands of boiling rays of brilliance!
The Dao-sound resounding through the universe was like blowing the horn of the charge. Countless celestial lights rose from the ground, interweaving in the sky above the Divine Land, transforming into an endlessly rotating, magnificent Grand Formation. Endless majesty gathered and galloped within it, binding the entire Divine Land together like chains.
"...It is Zhu Liuxian!"
The pupils of the Name school Ancestor shrank rapidly, instantly recognizing the true form of the Grand Formation: "He succeeded? Shan Qiu really gave up control of the [Nurturing Immortal Land]."
"This is a good thing."
The Form school Ancestor immediately reacted, saying in a deep voice: "Zhu Liuxian's Feng Shui Grand Formation covers the Divine Land and encompasses time; it is sufficient to inspect all changes."
"As long as the Seed of the Great Dao appears in the Divine Land, it cannot escape Zhu Liuxian's eyes."
"Unfortunately, he does not walk the same path as us."
"Not only do we walk different paths, but he also seems to have mixed with those Dao Lords of the Light Sea, as well as Junior Brother Xuande... I fear they will get there first."
[No matter].
Clear writing emerged within the [Heavenly Destiny Divine Record]: [This place is different from other places. As long as the Seed of the Great Dao is found, I will strike.]
The consciousness within the book was full of confidence.
After staying in this memory world for a while, he had also sensed the essence of [Absolute Reality] here, immediately realizing the opportunity it presented.
'Even that majesty capable of letting one start over from the beginning should lose its effect in this place. Therefore, I can comfortably emerge to compete for the Seed of the Great Dao... That makes sense. After all, that is [Jun], who claims to give everyone a fair chance. How could he let someone restart countless times?'
At this thought, the consciousness within the book was full of confidence.
After all, his cultivation was only a step away from Deity Transformation. Strictly speaking, none of the current Dao Ancestors or Dao Lords were a match for him in a frontal clash.
From beginning to end, he was only wary of one person.
[Jun].
Unable to figure out the other party's goal, unable to grasp the other party's thoughts—this was the main reason the consciousness within the book dared not act rashly and chose to do nothing.
After all, as long as I do nothing, I cannot be wrong.
But now it was different.
[This is an opportunity.]
[Zhu Liuxian built the Feng Shui Grand Formation, intending to save the Divine Land and permanently evade the Final Tribulation... With such a massive variable, it is impossible for Jun to have no reaction to this.]
And as long as [Jun] intervened.
Then he could pry into his true motives from his actions.
In the [Nurturing Immortal Land], Lu Yang turned around, gazing toward the celestial light that was the first to rise in the Divine Land—the brightest one, seemingly encompassing myriad phenomena.
And there stood the Dao Ancestor of [Feng Shui], Zhu Liuxian, standing awe-inspiringly.
"So anxious?"
Seeing this, the Dao Ancestor of [Health Preservation], Shan Qiu, was somewhat surprised: "So it turns out you were fully prepared long ago, only lacking the cooperation of the [Nurturing Immortal Land] in my hands?"
"What else did you expect?"
Zhu Liuxian sneered: "Had you not been so stubborn, I would have succeeded long ago. Instead, it was you—single-mindedly clinging to life, yet still ending up dead."
He understood Shan Qiu extremely well. Seeing Shan Qiu hand over the [Nurturing Immortal Land] so readily at the end, he immediately knew that Shan Qiu's path must have hit a dead end.
This was why he couldn't help but mock him, clearly having harbored grievances against this Dao Ancestor—who carved up the Divine Land yet had no great ambitions and only wanted to survive—for a long time.
Shan Qiu did not reply to this.
Instead, the bright light at his brow—the portion symbolizing Bu Changming—surfaced, and Bu Changming's voice rumbled out: "I may have died, but what about you? Didn't you also fall short at the final step?"
Zhu Liuxian shook his head:
"The past is the past, the present is the present."
"Even if I truly fell short at the final step, it was because you all carved up the Divine Land, making my Grand Formation incomplete... Now, this defect no longer exists."
With that, he formed a hand seal.
"Rise!"
In an instant, the [Feng Shui] Grand Formation suspended above the Divine Land moved in response. Layer upon layer of brilliant light transitioned from turbulent to stable, becoming like a clear mirror.
The mirror hung from the dome, illuminating the Divine Land.
Immediately, visibly hazy ripples rippled through the Divine Land within the mirror. The illusory profound wonder of time instantly swept through the heavens and earths.
Almost simultaneously, the World Honored One beside Lu Yang sensed it.
"This is..."
The World Honored One cultivated [Karma]. At this moment, in his eyes, he seemed to see a Great Karmic Net slowly unfurling, spreading all the way toward the end of the Pre-Ancient Era.
"What formidable means!"
The World Honored One couldn't help but exclaim. Seeing Lu Yang look over, he explained in a deep voice: "This Fellow Daoist is relying on the formation to enter the future of the Divine Land ahead of time."
Tracing back the past is altering causes and changing effects.
What Zhu Liuxian was doing right now was moving from effect to cause, reaching that destined "effect" in the future by collecting all the "causes" in this world.
"It is different from [Destiny]. The future revealed by [Destiny] has countless tributaries and infinite variations because [Destiny] cannot encompass all karma... However, this is different. The Feng Shui Grand Formation encompasses the Divine Land; it truly includes all Karma within the formation!"
Of course, there was a more important reason.
This was the Pre-Ancient Era.
In the Pre-Ancient Era, [Variables] had not yet appeared, which was why Zhu Liuxian was able to smoothly open the portal of time and head to the future of the Divine Land.
However, this was not easy.
Going from cause to effect, traveling to the future, was equivalent to walking with a heavy burden. Every step consumed immense majesty, which was undoubtedly a toll on oneself.
"Why do this?" Lu Yang asked directly.
"Just in case."
Zhu Liuxian provided the answer: "Although I am confident I cannot fail, I will not gamble with the billions of sentient beings of the Divine Land. Naturally, I must leave a fallback."
"If I were to wait until the Final Tribulation truly arrived to act, there would only be one chance. If I fail, everything is over. That is not my intent... Therefore, I will take the first step and head to the future. This way, even if I fail in the [Future], the [Present] Divine Land will remain intact."
At this point, Zhu Liuxian's tone was extremely calm.
"Furthermore, a failed attempt can provide other Dao Ancestors determined to save the Divine Land an opportunity to observe, adding bricks and tiles for future success."
Do not consider victory before considering defeat; only then can one fight a hundred battles without perishing.
As he spoke, the scouring of time continued. Zhu Liuxian's figure suddenly vanished from reality, reappearing within the hazy rippling light.
In the next instant, his voice rumbled out:
"Everyone, this poor Daoist shall go ahead."
With that, he stepped forward. The light and shadows beneath his feet changed rapidly, as if he had crossed tens of millions of years in an instant, until a touch of deathly stillness appeared.
On the wilderness of the Divine Land.
The Primordial Saint looked up, observing the Feng Shui Grand Formation above the dome and the space-time changes within it, his eyes narrowing slightly: "Methods similar to my own."
Perhaps even a step further.
With his [Time], he believed he could also open a portal to the Final Tribulation, or even draw the Final Tribulation to arrive early, but it would be very difficult for him to cross over himself.
After all, the future is unfathomable. A predetermined past is easy to trace, but finding the future that is bound to happen is a completely different level of difficulty. Without the reinforcement of the Feng Shui Grand Formation that currently enveloped the entire Divine Land and encompassed all things, Zhu Liuxian could not have achieved this.
"...It's here!"
In the next second, as the deathly still color emerged within the Feng Shui Grand Formation, the Primordial Saint grew increasingly solemn. There was no doubt; that was the Final Tribulation of the Divine Land!
Almost simultaneously.
Under the heavens, all Dao Ancestors and Dao Lords couldn't help but look up. Their gazes couldn't even move away from that thread-thin color of deathly stillness.
All things decayed because of it.
Dao laws vanished because of it.
Spiritual opportunities perished because of it.
It was the great destruction, the great exhaustion. Birth, old age, sickness, death, formation, existence, decay, emptiness—all were contained within it. All phenomena were guided toward their final end the moment they saw it.
[What is this? It's still far from enough.]
Writing appeared rapidly: [Separated by the veil of time, seeing it at most induces palpitations and fear; it won't cause any real impact.]
[If it were the true Final Tribulation.]
[Merely seeing it would grind away one's stature and essence. Unless one becomes a Deity Transformation or achieves transcendence, even with heaven-defying divine abilities, one would still be dead.]
"RUMBLE!"
Just then, a Dao-sound echoed again from above the dome. The Feng Shui Grand Formation hosted by Zhu Liuxian was pushed to its limits at this moment.
Looking closely, endless rays of radiant light and talismans continuously manifested, enveloping that touch of deathly stillness. Like billions of blades falling, they sliced it inch by inch, executing it by a thousand cuts, suppressing and destroying it. This lasted for a full breath before the deathly stillness was completely erased from the Grand Formation.
However, this was not entirely without a price.
Within the Grand Formation, the small area previously occupied by the deathly still color had dimmed. Strikingly, a patch of foul and decayed traces had appeared.
Faintly, a foul stench even drifted out.
It had completely perished.
Its state was permanently fixed at [Death]. No matter how much profound wonder was poured in, this patch of foul traces could not be revitalized.
"Hmph... it doesn't hurt or itch."
Seeing this, Zhu Liuxian let out a cold laugh. He then waved his hand, directly slicing off that patch of foul traces, like cutting away a piece of rotten meat.
Subsequently, the Grand Formation continued its operation.
After the foul traces were sliced off, a piece of the formation pattern was missing. However, as the Grand Formation operated, new formation patterns quickly filled the corresponding gap.
Meanwhile, Lu Yang was also observing seriously.
In his view, the so-called Final Tribulation could be described more simply—"true damage." It belonged to the category of "as long as it hits, it will definitely deduct health."
No matter how high your stature or how strong your essence, as long as you were hit by the Final Tribulation, you would definitely lose health. All defenses and resistances were futile. Unless you transcended like Sisui in the previous life, skipping this health-check mechanism, it was impossible to avoid the Final Tribulation.
However, since ancient times, only Sisui had achieved this.
Compared to him, Zhu Liuxian clearly lacked that level of talent. But he had found a different approach, choosing another method that opened Lu Yang's eyes.
Tanking it.
"The volume of the Feng Shui Grand Formation is equal to the entire Divine Land, yet it possesses a unique profound wonder. As a Grand Formation, it can completely achieve ultra-high-speed self-repair."
In short, Zhu Liuxian had created a protective shell for the Divine Land. This shell not only had a health pool far exceeding that of a Dao Ancestor—equivalent to the entire Divine Land—but it could also heal itself. However much health the Final Tribulation deducted, it would heal even more. By maintaining this, a delicate balance was achieved!
In this way, the Final Tribulation was essentially rendered nonexistent.
At the same time, the Divine Land would survive. This was Zhu Liuxian's plan. For a time, all the Dao Ancestors and Dao Lords couldn't help but show expressions of anticipation.
Could he succeed?
"RUMBLE!"
In the next instant, an even thicker color of deathly stillness surged from within the Feng Shui Grand Formation, because Zhu Liuxian had moved infinitely close to the time point where the Final Tribulation lay.
Deathly still colors similar to the previous one began to appear densely within the Feng Shui Grand Formation. But before they could spread, the brilliant light formed by the Grand Formation swarmed them, first severing them, then slicing them, and finally generating new formation patterns to fill the gaps. The entire process operated methodically.
"It worked!"
Seeing this, Zhu Liuxian's aged face immediately relaxed, excitement showing in the depths of his eyes: "As expected, everything is going according to my calculations!"
Among all the Dao Ancestors, his appearance was the oldest.
This was actually abnormal.
After all, as a fellow veteran, the Dao Ancestor of [Education], Dan Qingjian, was much younger. As a Dao Ancestor, with no lifespan limits, how could he face aging?
Yet Zhu Liuxian had the appearance of an old man, even needing to lean on a cane to walk.
And this was exactly the price he had paid.
When designing the Feng Shui Grand Formation, he couldn't grasp a standard—how fast did the Grand Formation's recovery speed need to be to offset the Final Tribulation?
To solve this problem, the only way was to test it personally.
"Forty-three times."
Zhu Liuxian lowered his eyelids, slowly exhaling a breath of turbid air: "Forty-three times I went to the future to personally experience the Final Tribulation, all to obtain reliable data."
The price was this aged appearance.
Under the influence of the Final Tribulation, even with the noble status of a Dao Ancestor, he actually did not have much time left... but he had obtained the data he wanted.
Based on this, comparing it to the destructive speed of the Final Tribulation, the recovery speed of the Feng Shui Grand Formation was a full two times faster, leaving ample room for error. And up to this point, events had developed within his expectations. The painstaking efforts of many years were finally bearing fruit today!
"RUMBLE!"
In an instant, as if crashing through an insurmountable barrier, Zhu Liuxian only felt his vision go dark, his sight completely enveloped by the deathly still color.
"I have arrived..."
The final end of the Divine Land, the time of the Final Tribulation!
In the next second, Zhu Liuxian's gaze was drawn to something. It wasn't just him; the gazes of all the Dao Lords and Dao Ancestors were drawn to it as well.
It was a beam of light.
It stood amidst the deathly stillness, its golden luster making it incredibly conspicuous in the dim world, floating quietly in the depths of the gloom.
That was—
"The Seed of the Great Dao!"
Behind the Primordial Saint, the Ancestors of the Name and Form schools spoke first. Their auras erupted almost uncontrollably, and the consciousness within the [Heavenly Destiny Divine Record] also rioted.
[Just as I thought... it is genuine!]
[So that's how it is! Jun placed it at the time of the Divine Land's Final Tribulation! It is not anywhere in the present Divine Land, but in the Divine Land's future. No wonder it couldn't be found!]
For a time, Zhu Liuxian was also stunned.
In the depths of the Final Tribulation, the Seed of the Great Dao transmitted an inexpressible call to him. Although he had not approached it, layer upon layer of profound wonder descended upon him.
At this moment, Zhu Liuxian's appearance seemed to reverse time. All his wrinkles were smoothed out, his bent back straightened once more, and the aftereffects of testing the Final Tribulation forty-three times were completely erased. He reverted to the appearance of a handsome, high-spirited youth from the past.
"The Seed of the Great Dao favors him?"
"Impossible!"
"Are we to have a victor decided before we've even competed? The great merit of saving the world... it is actually tied to the Seed of the Great Dao?"
Seeing this, several Dao Ancestors looked grim.
Unlike Guiming and Zhu Liuxian, they had zero interest in saving the world and had made no corresponding preparations, single-mindedly focusing only on seizing the Seed of the Great Dao.
But now, the facts were laid before them.
Only by personally facing the Final Tribulation and resisting it could one see the Seed of the Great Dao and gain its favor... This was undoubtedly bad news for them.
"RUMBLE!"
In the next second, a towering figure rose from the ground. A hand that blotted out the sun slowly rose, seemingly stretching toward the direction of the Feng Shui Grand Formation.
Lu Yang's gaze shifted upon seeing this.
"Seeking death!"
In the next instant, he decisively struck. It wasn't just him; Sisui, the World Honored One, Shan Qiu... many Dao Ancestors and Dao Lords struck at this moment!
The sword-light of the Sword Lord, the commands of Cang Hao, and Myriad Laws, Du Xuan, Sky-Shrouding, Dao Tianqi... whether to protect the formation or break it, they collided violently. Brilliant colors interacted, sky thunder and earth fire raged, and the first to bear the brunt was the towering figure that had struck first.
It exploded on the spot.
A muffled groan filled with hatred echoed as the towering figure shattered and quickly dissipated. The Feng Shui Grand Formation remained suspended in the dome, unaffected.
Not all of these interventions were born of goodwill.
Because the Primordial Saint had also struck. But he didn't stop Zhu Liuxian; in fact, it was the exact opposite. He stood on Zhu Liuxian's side, blocking the attacks of outsiders.
The reason was simple.
[He cannot succeed.]
[Although the formation is good and the idea is sound, unfortunately, he still underestimates the Final Tribulation. Such petty cleverness cannot stop the Final Tribulation.]
[Let us watch. It's perfect to use him as a pawn to test the waters.]
Almost simultaneously, as if responding to the judgment of the consciousness within the book...
"Hmm?"
Zhu Liuxian, who had been full of ambition and immersed in the appearance and favor of the Seed of the Great Dao, abruptly sobered up, looking down at the Feng Shui Grand Formation beneath his feet.
"The power of the Final Tribulation has increased?"
If it had only increased slightly, it wouldn't have mattered; after all, ample room for error had been left in the Grand Formation's design... The problem was, it hadn't just increased slightly.
It had directly doubled!
In an instant, the previously steady Feng Shui Grand Formation was leaking everywhere. Countless deathly still colors emerged, crawling all over the inside and outside of the Grand Formation like insects.
With just this single increase, the destructive speed of the Final Tribulation matched the recovery speed of the Grand Formation. Although it was barely able to maintain operation, it was no longer as solid as before, beginning to waver slightly. Zhu Liuxian's expression changed drastically with it, somewhat in disbelief.
Why did this happen?
Meanwhile, Lu Yang down below also noticed this change, his gaze shifting: "It grew stronger... So the Final Tribulation can actually adjust its output intensity?"
Because Zhu Liuxian was very strong, it also became stronger?
On the other side, the Primordial Saint also narrowed his eyes:
"This Grand Formation... is similar to the [Paramita]; both can elevate a cultivator's majesty and profound wonder. The Dao Ancestor of [Feng Shui] at this moment is no worse than I was at my peak."
The seventh layer of the [Paramita].
Very strong, but that was all.
"After all, the symbol of the Final Tribulation at its peak, the Innate Dao God corresponding to it—the Terminus Tiger itself—is unquestionably at the ninth layer of the [Paramita]."
There was still a gap between the two.
"What a pity..."
The Ancestor of the Name school shook his head upon seeing this: "If Zhu Liuxian could achieve a third qualitative metamorphosis of essence and then utilize the Feng Shui Grand Formation, perhaps he could contend against it."
[Naive.]
Hearing this, the [Heavenly Destiny Divine Record] immediately manifested mocking writing: [No matter how strong you are, it will never be enough, because the Final Tribulation transcends all existence.]
[It is not just destroying the Divine Land, destroying the Light Sea.]
[It is destroying the entire Dark Void, forcing a complete reshuffle of all things... Do you think an existence capable of doing such a thing is merely at the ninth layer of the Paramita?]
At these words, the Primordial Saint and the Ancestors of the Name and Form schools abruptly looked over.
What did that mean?
[I said it long ago: Deity Transformation and Transcendence are two different things.]
[Name, Form, you two should be clearer about this than anyone.]
[That guy Jun first defeated me and used the Seed of the Great Dao to achieve Deity Transformation. However, he ruled the world for 129,600 years before finally transcending and leaving.]
Deity Transformation is a realm; Transcendence is a great merit!
In other words:
[The true Final Tribulation destroys the world and destroys itself. The closer it gets to perishing, the stronger it becomes. And in the very instant before its complete annihilation...]
[It IS Deity Transformation!]
"RUMBLE!"
Above the dome, endless brilliant colors shattered. The deathly still color doubled once more, exceeding the Grand Formation's recovery speed, and in an instant, it overflowed the heavens and earths.
And with the rampage of the Final Tribulation, the originally golden, gleaming Seed of the Great Dao was once again obscured and hidden by the deathly still color. All profound wonders were severed.
Zhu Liuxian, who had just regained his youth, stepped back, his face becoming aged once more as the previously exuberant vitality was rapidly drawn from his body.
Seeing this, Zhu Liuxian couldn't help but grit his teeth.
"Failed..."
At this moment, a look of dejection appeared on the face of this Dao Ancestor of [Feng Shui], because he knew his plan had completely failed.
The power of the Final Tribulation was still doubling continuously, seemingly without end, while it was impossible for him to further increase the recovery speed of the Feng Shui Grand Formation.
The outcome was decided.
However, just then... his gaze suddenly shifted. In the gap between the collision of the Feng Shui Grand Formation and the Final Tribulation, he faintly caught a glimpse of a silhouette of light in the deepest depths.
"That is..."
Zhu Liuxian's pupils shrank abruptly.
"BOOM!"
A second Dao-sound echoed, but it was no longer the melodious and ancient sound from before; it was shrill to the extreme. Along with it, the entire Feng Shui Grand Formation exploded!
Below, the World Honored One pressed his palms together and sighed.
"Amitabha."
Lu Yang also wore a solemn expression, thinking to himself: "This is a paradox. The Seed of the Great Dao is hidden within the Final Tribulation. To obtain it, one must resist the Final Tribulation."
But the Final Tribulation was so strong.
You want to obtain the Seed of the Great Dao to elevate your realm? Then go defeat the Final Tribulation; Your realm isn't high enough, and you can't beat the Final Tribulation? Then go elevate your realm.
A single path was blocked at both ends.
Looking up, as the Feng Shui Grand Formation was destroyed, the time scenes also vanished. The numerous images receded into the future, and the Final Tribulation was once again blocked by time.
Rustle, rustle...
A clear breeze blew past, and a figure walked out from the years. It was the Dao Ancestor of [Feng Shui], Zhu Liuxian, but his current state was even worse than before.
The previous Zhu Liuxian, though old, still had clear and bright eyes that revealed a unique vitality. But now, even his eyes had become cloudy. His body was emaciated, as if he would collapse in the next second, and his entire body was covered in fine, dense cracks.
He simply looked up and smiled bitterly:
"Do not consider victory before considering defeat. Fortunately, I am not such an arrogant and conceited person. Otherwise, if I had truly let the Final Tribulation spread to the present, the sin would have been immense."
"Fellow Daoist..."
Lu Yang walked over quickly, channeling his profound wonder to help Zhu Liuxian stabilize his body. However, before he could speak, Zhu Liuxian grasped his hand first.
"There is still hope!"
"Whether it is the Seed of the Great Dao or saving the Divine Land, there is still hope."
"Because I just saw it."
Zhu Liuxian's tone was serious, speaking almost word by word: "The Innate Dao God symbolizing the Divine Land's Final Tribulation has already been born. Zhi Tianming has succeeded!"
Lu Yang was stunned upon hearing this.
Zhi Tianming, the first Dao Ancestor of [Fate].
And also the very first Dao Ancestor of the Pre-Ancient Divine Land.
Guiming had once said that this First Dao Ancestor's goal was to directly reincarnate into the Innate Dao God symbolizing the Final Tribulation, and then commit suicide to evade the Final Tribulation.
And now, Zhu Liuxian was saying that he succeeded!?
(End of Chapter)