bookbashuk Chapter 351 The Heavenly Emperor's Teachings, the Realm of Three Harmonies!
Chapter 351 The Heavenly Emperor's Teachings, the Realm of Three Harmonies!
Chapter 351 The Heavenly Emperor's Teachings, the Realm of Three Harmonies!
"Senior Heavenly Emperor, the Nine Corpses have already been annihilated."
Lu Yu cupped his hands in greeting, his tone respectful yet composed.
The white-robed figure seemed to nod slightly, a hint of relief and understanding appearing on its blurred face: "Good."
This fiend has been entangled with me for tens of thousands of years; today I am finally free, which is a fortunate thing.
His gaze swept over Lu Yu and Qing Xuanjun, lingering particularly on Lu Yu for a moment. His gentle voice rang out again: "You two possess the aura of the Futu Ancient Clan, no ordinary rogue cultivators. You have gone through so much trouble to come here, surely not just to exorcise demons. What is the matter? Speak freely."
Lu Yu and Qing Xuanjun exchanged a glance, and Qing Xuanjun nodded slightly, indicating that Lu Yu should speak.
Lu Yu took a deep breath and got straight to the point: "Senior, you are wise. We two have come here with a request. We have long admired the Heavenly Emperor's reputation and are even more impressed by the profound mystery of your divine power, the One Qi Transforms into the Three Pure Ones."
"This junior dares to humbly request that the senior impart this supernatural power to this junior. This junior will certainly live up to the senior's reputation and use it for the righteous path to protect the world."
He spoke frankly and directly, without much embellishment. When dealing with someone like the Heavenly Emperor, beating around the bush would be counterproductive.
The white-robed figure remained silent for a moment, as if the surrounding air had frozen. The invisible imperial aura seemed to fluctuate slightly, carrying a scrutinizing tone.
Qing Xuanjun felt a slight tension in his heart. This kind of peerless divine power was the Heavenly Emperor's most treasured secret technique. Even if it was just a remnant thought, he might not easily impart it to others.
However, the light and shadow ultimately only emitted a very soft sigh, as if it had transcended countless ages.
"One Qi transforms into Three Pure Ones —"
He repeated the name in a low voice, his tone filled with complex reminiscence.
"Fine."
The sounds of light and shadow returned to calm, even carrying a hint of detachment.
"This supernatural power was born for protection, not for my personal use. Now that I have passed away, if a suitable successor can inherit it and bring it back to life to protect all living beings, it will not betray my original intention."
His "gaze" fell on Lu Yu again, as if penetrating his body and looking directly at his soul and potential.
"You possess eight divine meridians, your spiritual power is pure and vast, and your foundation is exceptionally strong, rarely seen in the world. What's even more remarkable is your calm temperament and clear vision; you are not a wicked or greedy person. Passing on the 'One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones' to you is quite appropriate."
Upon hearing this, Lu Yu felt a sense of relief and a surge of joy welled up within him. Qing Xuanjun's eyes also flashed with surprise and approval; he hadn't expected the Heavenly Emperor's lingering will to be so open-minded and insightful.
"but,"
The light and shadow shifted slightly, his voice still calm but now carrying a hint of solemnity, "This supernatural power is extremely difficult to cultivate, not only in terms of incantations and mental techniques, but also in terms of the understanding of its essence and the experience gained through countless trials. In ordinary transmissions, you might need several years or even decades of exploration before you can even begin to grasp its basics."
The light and shadow paused slightly, as if carefully considering the words, or as if making a final decision.
"Therefore, I will pass on the technique of 'True Spirit Initiation'."
Upon hearing this, Lu Yu's mind was slightly shaken, and a trace of understanding and solemnity also flashed across Qing Xuanjun's eyes.
True spiritual empowerment is an extremely ancient and precious method of inheritance, not simply the transmission of information.
The practitioner must condense their own understanding, experience, and even subtle insights and "spiritual inspiration" during cultivation into a "true spiritual seed" and directly infuse it into the recipient's mind.
In this way, the recipient will not only receive the complete cultivation method, but also gain the cultivation experience and insights accumulated by the practitioner throughout their life, laying a solid foundation in a very short time, and even having the potential to surpass the limitations of their predecessors.
This is undoubtedly a huge benefit for Lu Yu, saving him countless hours of trial and error and avoiding many detours and dangers.
However, this initiation technique is extremely taxing on the practitioner. It requires severing the true spirit and memory imprint that are closely linked to supernatural powers. At best, it severely damages vital energy and causes a regression in cultivation; at worst, it damages the very foundation of one's being and may even lead to the permanent loss of inherited memories.
For ordinary strong individuals, this method is rarely used unless it is passed down from a close relative or when facing a desperate situation.
But the Heavenly Emperor of today has long since perished, and what remains before us is nothing more than a wisp of light and shadow, a remnant of his last remaining obsession and power.
This method of causing immense harm to the living seems utterly insignificant to his lingering, destined-to-dissipate spirit.
"In this way, you will not only obtain the method, but also inherit my cultivation experience and insights, and you will be able to cultivate this supernatural power to a certain level in the shortest possible time."
The voice of the light and shadow was calm and even, as if discussing a trivial matter unrelated to himself: "As for the losses—to me, they make little difference. I only hope you will not fail this technique, nor betray the name 'One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones.'"
Upon hearing this, Lu Yu felt a deep sense of respect and a heavy responsibility. He bowed deeply again, his voice firm: "This junior, Lu Yu, will do my utmost to live up to the expectations and legacy of my predecessors!"
The light and shadow seemed to nod slightly, saying nothing more. His illusory figure became even more transparent, as if he had concentrated all the remaining power and will.
He slowly raised his right hand, extended his index finger, and at the tip of his finger, a light of indescribable mystery and brilliance began to gather.
"Concentrate your mind and receive the initiation!"
As the last calm voice of the light and shadow fell, a gentle yet powerful stream of light left his fingertip, disregarding spatial distance, and instantly entered Lu Yu's slightly open brow!
Lu Yu's body trembled violently, his eyes were tightly closed, and a variety of complex expressions appeared on his face in an instant. There was the joy of sudden realization, the solemnity of being overwhelmed by a huge amount of information, and even more so, the deep shock and immersion in the profound mystery of that supreme divine power.
Deep within his mind, time seemed to stretch out. The "True Spirit Seed" of the Heavenly Emperor, which embodied his life's work and insights, slowly blossomed, transforming into an endless torrent of information and an imprint of artistic conception.
Lu Yu discarded all distracting thoughts and absorbed the mysteries within like a sponge.
Qing Xuanjun stood guard to the side, his gaze shifting from Lu Yu to the extremely thin Heavenly Emperor's light and shadow, which seemed to be about to dissipate at any moment. His expression was filled with a complex respect as he slowly spoke, "Senior has so generously imparted all his knowledge, using his true spirit to infuse the crown of your head, almost exhausting the last foundation of your existence—such magnanimity is truly admirable."
The blurry figure seemed to turn its head slightly, looking at Qing Xuanjun, its calm voice carrying a trace of indifference born of countless ages: "The obsession is about to dissipate, what good is it to keep it? This child possesses eight divine veins, his talent is extraordinary. I once had a meeting with the old ghost of the Floating Pagoda, though he was arrogant, he was upright and had a broad mind."
"His descendants, I suppose, won't be any worse off."
The light and shadow paused slightly, as if seeing a familiar quality in Lu Yu, before continuing, "For him to be personally escorted here, he must hold a very high position in your clan and be held in high regard, right?"
Upon hearing this, Qing Xuanjun's eyes flashed with understanding. Even if the Heavenly Emperor was left with only a remnant of his will, his vision was extraordinary, and he recognized Lu Yu's identity at a glance.
He solemnly cupped his hands and said frankly, "Senior has keen insight. Saint Lu Yu possesses the Eight Divine Veins, a rare treasure of our clan, unparalleled in ten thousand years. His talent surpasses all his peers, and he has already gained the clan's recognition to assume the position of Saint."
"This junior accompanied us with the intention of protecting the Dao. His ability to receive the senior's inheritance is not only his good fortune, but also the blessing of our Futu Ancient Clan."
The Heavenly Emperor's radiant image seemed to nod very slightly, its already illusory form becoming even more transparent, its voice growing increasingly ethereal: "Eight Divine Veins—Holy Son—Very good. That such a talented individual could carry on the torch after us fills me with great joy. If the Old Ghost of the Floating Pagoda knew, he would surely be delighted—"
Before he finished speaking, he once again focused his "self-light" on Lu Yu. The already illusory figure was becoming more transparent at a slow but irreversible speed, as if it had completed its final mission and was about to completely return to the world.
Qing Xuanjun said no more, but bowed solemnly once more. He knew that the last trace of this ancient legend was about to completely dissipate, completing its guardianship that spanned countless ages.
At this moment, Lu Yu also suddenly opened his eyes after experiencing the enlightenment of the true spirit.
His eyes shone with a clear, flowing light as he formed an ancient hand seal with his hands.
"One breath transforms into three pure beings, severing me to reveal the truth!"
With a low shout, a seemingly illusory "severing blade" materialized from the top of his head, carrying the profound Daoist charm of separating the origin, and without hesitation, it slashed down on him twice in succession!
Swish!Swish!
With a flash of light, two orbs of primordial blood light separated from Lu Yu's body, hovering to the left and right, rapidly wriggling and shaping, transforming into white-robed and black-robed figures identical to him and sharing the same aura.
Lu Yu looked at the two clones and smiled slightly: "I am Lu Yu."
The two clones smiled and returned the greeting simultaneously: "My name is Lu Yu."
The three minds instantly connected, as if they were one entity with three sides.
Qing Xuanjun watched this miraculous scene, and even though he had expected it, he still couldn't hide his amazement.
The Emperor's Light and Shadow seemed to be completely relieved the moment he saw the clone take shape, and a barely perceptible wave of relief quietly spread across his lips.
However, Lu Yu was not satisfied with just looking at the two clones. He closed his eyes and pondered for a moment, seemingly digesting the deeper mysteries of the inheritance, and then a more brilliant light flashed in his eyes.
This time, he formed a hand seal again. This hand seal was completely different from the one he had used to "Slay Me" earlier. It was full of the meaning of harmony, convergence, and sublimation, as if he wanted to return the "three" that had separated to the original "one".
"melt!"
With a low shout, Lu Yu in white robes and Lu Yu in black robes simultaneously transformed into two streams of light, one white and one black, swirling and intertwining like yin and yang fish, carrying a mysterious trajectory, and then without hesitation rushed towards Lu Yu's main body standing in the center, instantly merging into his body!
boom!
Just as the two clones merged, an indescribable and terrifying surge of spiritual energy, like an ancient beast awakening from its slumber, suddenly erupted from Lu Yu's body.
His robes billowed and rustled even without wind, and the solid stone slabs of the plaza beneath his feet cracked inch by inch. A vast pillar of spiritual energy shot into the sky from the top of his head, stirring the dark sky above and causing the wind and clouds to change color!
The intensity of that spiritual energy began to rise at an astonishing speed!
Early stage peak of Immortal Grade — Mid stage of Immortal Grade — Mid stage peak of Immortal Grade —
The upward momentum did not slow down at all, and finally it broke through an invisible barrier, reaching the peak of the late stage of the Immortal Rank, and then completely stabilized at that height!
It seems that we are only one step away from reaching the Saint-grade realm!
"The Three Realms?!"
The Heavenly Emperor's aura, which had been quietly observing and whose figure had faded to almost invisible, now emitted a clearly discernible fluctuation of surprise. The lingering will that was about to completely dissipate seemed to be touched by Lu Yu's astonishing performance of directly entering the "Three Harmony Realm" on his first attempt.
"So smooth, so perfect—"
The voice of the light and shadow carried a complex emotion, a mixture of relief,感慨, and perhaps a hint of barely perceptible envy: "When I received this divine power, it took me a hundred years to reach the Three Harmonies Realm. You, on your first use, have grasped the true meaning of fusion and triggered such an amplification—truly a formidable young talent!"
"Unfortunately, back then I only reached the Three Harmony Realm, where the three bodies are united as one. As for the third level, the Three Gods Realm, where the three bodies are independent—"
The voice of light and shadow carried a hint of distant regret and expectation, "You'll have to figure it out yourself. I hope you can push this technique to the peak that I have never reached."
After saying that, the illusory arm of the Heavenly Emperor's light and shadow gently beckoned to the ground to the side.
hum!
The crystal longsword, which had been silently planted in the ground, emitted a clear, melodious hum, its blade shimmering with light, as if it had finally broken free from some kind of constraint.
It trembled slightly, then pulled itself out of the ground, transformed into a stream of light, and flew into the almost transparent palm of the Heavenly Emperor's light and shadow.
With the longsword in hand, the aura of the Heavenly Emperor seemed to solidify for a moment. He lowered his head, his gaze gentle, as if looking at an old friend who had been with him for millennia.
"This sword has been with me throughout my life of battles, drinking the blood of demons, and once beheaded the Heavenly Demon Emperor."
His voice was calm, yet contained supreme majesty and a sense of vicissitude, "It is not only my sword, but also one of the core hubs of this ancient heavenly palace, controlling the restrictions and formations of the entire palace."
He raised his head and looked at Lu Yu. On his face, which was about to disappear completely, a faint smile seemed to appear, a smile of entrustment.
"Now, I'm giving it to you as well. I hope you'll take good care of it."
As soon as he finished speaking, the crystal longsword emitted a soft hum once more, slowly rising from the palm of the radiant figure, as if being lifted by an invisible hand, and steadily flying towards Lu Yu.
With a solemn expression, Lu Yu stretched out his hands and solemnly accepted the longsword that bore witness to countless years and glories.
As he held the sword, its cool touch sent a vast and tragic aura through him into his mind, causing him to sigh softly.
The Heavenly Emperor glanced one last time at the sword in Lu Yu's hand, his gaze seemingly piercing through him and reaching into the distant future. His voice, ethereal as the drifting clouds in the sky, said: "The vast world—I entrust it to you—".
Before the echo had faded, the light and shadow that carried the last lingering regrets had quietly dispersed like dust in the wind, turning into countless shimmering points of light, and finally completely merging into this world, leaving no trace.
Lu Yu stood with his sword in hand, silent for a long time. He could feel that the imperial sword in his hand seemed to tremble slightly, emitting a low hum, as if mourning the complete departure of its master.
Qing Xuanjun stood silently to the side, bowing deeply once more to the void where the light and shadow had vanished.
"senior----"
Lu Yu finally spoke, his voice low and firm, "This junior will certainly live up to your expectations."
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