Hearing Sun Erlang's words, the White-haired Daoist gave a slight smile.
"Indeed, each person has their own independent personality and thoughts. It is the instinct of living beings to scatter in the face of great disaster. It's somewhat difficult to expect everyone to be united in heart and deed. The various events that have occurred in the history of the Xuanhuang World demonstrate this point."
With a light flick of his horsetail whisk, numerous scenes suddenly appeared before Sun Erlang in the pure white space.
Representing the Apocalypse, a Dark Shadow floated above the Xuanhuang World, ready to descend at any moment. However, regarding how to confront this Catastrophe, the various sects within the Xuanhuang World still held different attitudes.
Some decided to flee the realm, some chose to be the proverbial turtle drawing its head in its shell, and some made every effort to run about, calling people to unite.
There were also those who used the chaos to brawl, satisfying their own desires.
In the images, all the living beings lacked specific forms, all represented by faceless figures.
Yet the absurdities unfolding in these scenes were incredibly real.
"But this was the past Xuanhuang World."
The White-haired Daoist waved his whisk again, and the scene abruptly changed.
"Unified Heart of the Masses, firm in defying Destiny, boldly unifying Divine Powers, Wuyou hence fearless, one word solidifying truths…"
Accompanied by the words of the Real Celestial Sovereign, what appeared before Sun Erlang were the details of human life across the territories of the Five Elders Organization.
"What do you think, how does this compare to the Alliance of Thousands of Immortals?" Real Celestial Sovereign asked.
"It's far stronger than the Alliance of Thousands of Immortals," Sun Erlang said without hesitation.
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He then added, "It's just a pity that all of this is founded on the Great Divine Powers of the five Heavenly Sovereigns. Everything is as illusory and elusive as flowers in a mirror or the moon's reflection on water. Should any of these five Heavenly Sovereigns suddenly encounter misfortune one day, this seemingly beautiful scene will collapse in an instant."
Discussing the potential downfall of a Heavenly Sovereign openly and rightfully in the territory of the Five Elders Organization, such ideas could indeed be considered hugely defiant, yet the White-haired Daoist, who might be the Real Celestial Sovereign, did not get angry.
He nodded in agreement, "What you say indeed makes some sense, but also lacks sense."
Sun Erlang's expression faltered as he respectfully said, "Please bestow your teachings, Heavenly Sovereign."
"The reason why you make sense is that, from the perspective of an outsider or ordinary Cultivator, it is indeed so. The order here exists because of the five Heavenly Sovereigns. Should the Heavenly Sovereigns pass away, the order would also dissipate utterly."
"And the reason you make no sense is that you fail to grasp the true meaning of the Immortal Realm of this world."
Real Celestial Sovereign stroked his beard and spoke slowly, "To defy the Logics of Heaven and Earth, to prove Longevity."
"After a Cultivator defies reason, he naturally becomes a part of the Logics of the world itself. Just like this sunlight, these droplets of water, the air, all together constitute the 'World' itself."
"Humans are not isolated entities. Denying the existence of the Immortal Realm, and then discussing the Cultivators under the aegis of the Immortal Realm is also meaningless."
Sun Erlang did not quite understand the words of the Real Celestial Sovereign.
To him, it seemed somewhat like sophistry.
But the Immortal Sovereign, standing at the pinnacle of this realm, obviously would not argue over such trivial verbal advantage with a junior like him.
Sun Erlang then furrowed his brows and pondered deeply.
After a long time, he thoughtfully said, "We are discussing the Cultivators of the Xuanhuang World. This is the major premise. And the Immortal Sovereign has already become an inseparable part of the Xuanhuang World, so…"
"No," Sun Erlang suddenly became alert, "The key is, your power doesn't seem to cover the entire Xuanhuang World? It's just limited to this area."
"Have you sensed the existence of Heavenly Venerated Divine Power of Wuyou Celestial?" asked Real Celestial Sovereign.
Sun Erlang nodded, "Of course I am aware of it."
"Being in the same level in the Immortal Realm, Wuyou's strength isn't much stronger than ours. What he can do…"
"We naturally can also do," Real Celestial Sovereign said slowly.
Hearing this, Sun Erlang was initially skeptical by instinct.
Then, as he thought it over, his expression gradually became more serious.
"Then why?" he couldn't help but ask.
"It is not yet time," the White-haired Daoist said with a gentle smile, then waved his whisk again.
The white space of the Tree of Truth gradually began to fade.
And the figure of the Real Celestial Sovereign also slowly became blurred.
"Heavenly Sovereign!"
It was then that Sun Erlang suddenly remembered the instructions from his Master, and quickly called out, "Heavenly Sovereign, are you aware of the matter concerning Eastern Supreme Celestial?"
"You will see in a moment."
The white space burst explosively.
Countless rays of light finally burst forth simultaneously in Sun Erlang's Spirit Consciousness.
Back in the Real World, but Sun Erlang was still immersed in the images conveyed by the Real Celestial Sovereign.
"Defying the Principle of Heaven and Earth again? Are you mad? You've already reached this point, just a step away from Contrary to Reason, just follow the normal process, and you'll be sufficient to prove Longevity. Why do you need to do this?" The young Daoist's face was full of confusion, his words intense.
"Longevity? It's merely Body Transformation Dao," the person opposite, whose face was unclear, spoke with a tone that quite disdained the "Immortal Realm."
He continued, "If it weren't for that existence, our Body Transformation Dao to Longevity wouldn't matter. But the entire Cultivation system is built upon the framework he created…"
"Starry Expanse, do you understand the consequences?"
The young Daoist fell silent.
"Xuanhuang World is being destroyed and reborn. That's the only thing he currently cares about. Whether someone proves Longevity is utterly trivial to him. In fact, he even hopes for the emergence of an Immortal Realm that fits his wishes, do you know why?"
The young Taoist continued to bow his head in silence.
"Your talents are not below mine. How can you not understand? It's only that you harbor hope against hope."
"Let me speak plainly, then. One day, when the Xuanhuang World welcomes a rebirth, a transformation completed, the so-called Immortal Sovereign will become an integral part of the new world's Heavenly Dao... living as though dead or, to put it another way, indifferent to life and death."
"They are just tools for transforming the world," said the shadowy figure with a cold laugh.
"Those are just your presumptions, your speculations..." After a while, the young Taoist weakly retorted.
However, the blurry figure paid him no heed and continued, "I don't believe it! I intend to contend with him!"
"Contrary to the Logic of Heaven and Earth, to attain eternal life. This was the foundation of his ascension, but also his greatest vulnerability. If one can contravene that principle again, one could instantly steal all of his Creation, taking his place..."
"Eastern Supreme Celestial! You..." The young Taoist hastily glanced around, afraid such defiance of heaven would be overheard by others.
But the blurry figure was full of bold aspirations, his eyes ablaze with ambition.
"Starry Expanse, relax. On this path, I am not alone." It was then that the Eastern Supreme Celestial suddenly spoke, comforting.
"Within the Immortal-Ordinary Miasma, lies a secret Contrary to the Logic of Heaven and Earth. Originating from the Xuanhuang Great Heavenly Sovereign who has passed away..."
"I've recently made some headway. As long as..."
Boom!
Before the Eastern Supreme Celestial could finish, the scene shattered abruptly.
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When the view before his eyes became clear once again, it was still the figure of the Eastern Supreme Celestial.
However...
The once triumphant and spirited Eastern Supreme Celestial now looked very strange.
He hung his head low, naked.
His long hair drifted apart, and countless threads extended from his body.
Reaching into the unseen ends of the void.
"Eastern Supreme Celestial!"
Amid the Real Celestial Sovereign's startled cry, that horrific scene suddenly shattered and vanished.
...
"What is this?" Sun Erlang was deeply shaken.
Though it was just a brief dialogue, the secrets revealed were nothing short of world-shaking.
Sun Erlang first glanced around and found that not much time had passed since he entered the Illusory Realm of the Tree of Truth's Creation.
At this moment, there were still cultivators on the fruits, eyes closed, accepting the trial.
But Sun Erlang had no desire to stay any longer.
He had to return quickly to report what he had seen and heard to his Master.
Fortunately, the attention of the cultivators in the city was focused on those who were still in the Illusory Realm.
Sun Erlang, the failure, attracted little notice.
He left the city silently and raced directly toward the entrance of the Da Qi Miniature World.
As he flew swiftly, Sun Erlang's mind raced.
"Did the Real Celestial Sovereign discover my presence long ago?"
"Therefore, he appeared in the Illusory Realm."
"They knew of the Eastern Supreme Celestial's plight all along, and I, carrying out my Master's orders, was used to convey these images to my Master..."
"What deeper purpose lies behind this?"
Even Sun Erlang, who considered himself worldly, could hardly maintain his composure in the face of such closely guarded truths of the Xuanhuang World.
Sun Erlang couldn't help but accelerate his pace.
...
In fact, there was no need for him to return to the Da Qi Miniature World in person.
With a gold net woven from the Essence of Source Power, the moment Sun Erlang entered the Illusory Realm of Reality, the Faceless Saint Emperor was already in sync with the events occurring to him.
Similarly, the Real Celestial Sovereign wasn't really speaking to Sun Erlang, a junior cultivator who had yet to achieve Unity-Path.
He was communicating with the Faceless Saint Emperor.
Li Ping repeated the scenes sent by the Real Celestial Sovereign carefully.
The other's seemingly meaningful words also echoed repeatedly.
"Tools to transform the new world through Law Transmission?"
"It seems they still have some self-awareness. Witnessing my emergence, competing through Law Transmission, they subtly express goodwill..."
"But, one cannot take this entirely at face value."
With a scoff, Li Ping dismissed the notion.
The five Great Heavenly Sovereigns had indeed transformed into the Tao, that much was true.
But faced with the pressure of Law Transmission, Li Ping simply didn't believe that after so many years, they would just sit idly by and do nothing.
"Wuyou Paradise, a world unto itself."
"The Kingdom of Reality, evolving countless worlds."
"There are a few others, most of whom adopt an attitude of watching the tiger fight from the mountain."
"And those who truly have no way out, such as the practitioners of Xuanhuang Heaven Path today, would seize any glimmer of hope and eagerly welcome it."
Li Ping's thoughts remained calm, and the Real Celestial Sovereign's slightly horrifying imagery didn't affect him.
"But the words of Eastern Supreme Celestial, the mystery contrary to the Principle of Heaven and Earth, may be hidden within the Immortal-Ordinary Miasma… might actually be true."
"The Spirit Cleansing Pond of the Eastern Pole, like the Xuanhuang Immortal Heart Mantra, could resolve the principles opposed by Su Bai."
"Contrary to the Principle of Heaven and Earth…"
Li Ping pondered, mulling over these two sentences.
"One cannot place total reliance on it, but it is also not a bad method to shake the power of Law Transmission."
Thinking this, Li Ping moved swiftly, arriving in the vicinity of Yin Shangren.
Xu Ke was also here.
They were observing a little girl who appeared as delicate as carved jade, all marveling at her.
Upon seeing Li Ping's arrival, Yin Shangren was the first to speak, "You've come at the right time. Come and have a look at this little one."
The awe-inspiring presence of the Emperor, along with his faceless guise, made the little girl somewhat nervous.
Yet she still mustered the courage to look directly at Li Ping.
His Divine Sense flashed through the little girl's body, and Li Ping was slightly startled, asking through telepathy, "Wasn't it said that all of them were practicing the New New Method?"
"How comes this child is practicing the way of Law Transmission?"
Xu Ke replied with some emotion, "Your Majesty, please don't misunderstand. No one here has taught her the method of cultivation; she figured it out all on her own."
"And in this group of children, there isn't just one like her."
Yin Shangren's tone was also a bit odd, "So-called desperate people will find an alternate path. They've failed to build their foundation with me, and in a frantic state, watching their companions making progress, they instinctively stumbled upon a different method they could cultivate."
"To avoid influencing those children who are cultivating the New New Method, we had no choice but to take them away."
The Faceless Saint Emperor fell silent upon hearing this.
This time, it was the Essence of Source Power that swept over, observing the specific circumstances within these children's bodies.
"It is not a coincidence."
"The way of Law Transmission is already a part of Xuanhuang Heaven Path."
"Just like the natural pathways that exist in the world, even if one were blindfolded, one would instinctively find and follow this path."
Li Ping recalled the situation in the world Sun Erlang had created not long ago.
"This is the [Taoist] way of Xuanhuang. The highest path, even Xuanhuang Heaven Path itself cannot extricate itself from its influence."
"To comply with its way, one may certify the highest in the realm and achieve longevity."
"To oppose the way…"
"It's either you die, or I perish."
Before Li Ping's eyes emerged the strange figure of Eastern Supreme Celestial, which resembled a Puppet Body.
But Li Ping felt not the slightest weakness or hesitation in his heart.
"Su Bai, Eastern Pole, they will fail…"
"It doesn't mean I will!"
"Law Transmission is strong, but not invincible."
Li Ping's train of thought remained consistent from beginning to end.
"To successfully oppose the way, first, one must reverse its logic and disrupt its foundation."
"Second, one needs to overpower strength with strength, to break the situation with might. The Dao of Law Transmission, it is true, has become paramount in the Xuanhuang World. However, this is not the only world that exists. Beyond our world lies the Star Sea. And beyond the Star Sea, even higher walls…"
Li Ping's thoughts churned as he made his purpose clear to Yin Shangren and Xu Ke.
"Immortal-Ordinary Miasma?"
Yin Shangren found it somewhat strange for Li Ping to suddenly bring up this subject of his previous research again.
"Mr. Bai sacrificed himself to achieve success in opposing logic. Because he was deeply favored by the Heavenly Dao, the more entangled, the greater the counterforce. In the end, he could not escape, returning to the heavens..."
Yin Shangren explained.
"If it is already opposing logic, how could it be dispelled?"