As his vision blurred, Qing Yu found himself back in reality.

Not far away, by the Taisu Pond, Xuanzhen was still assisting Lian Qingchen in channeling and refining her Primordial Energy. The battle Qing Yu fought in the Inheritance Space hadn't used up even a second in the real world.

However, the unresolved killing intent and battle spirit emanating from Qing Yu made Xuanzhen glance back curiously, a slight shift in expression in his eyes.

In less than a breath's time, Qing Yu's aura had changed, acquiring a hint of——

emmmm······

It should be Zen intent.

Qing Yu smiled to indicate to Xuanzhen, whose familiar smile dispelled Xuanzhen's surprise and went back to tending to Lian Qingchen's aftermath.

Although dealing with such minor issues was far below the level of a strong Divinity Realm cultivator, it was still prudent to be careful for her disciple's future.

'Impermanence, All Things Have No Self, Nirvana Silence······'

Qing Yu quietly contemplated the Buddhist teachings of the "Three Seals of Buddha."

The Buddhists believe that the myriad phenomena of the world contain only three truths, which are the truths of the Three Dharma Seals.

The core focus of the Three Dharma Seals is transcendence: free from pain, free from obsession, eternally beyond birth and death, transcending all worldly concerns, and attaining the state of Tathagata.

The state of Qing Yu's mind could perceive the impermanence of all things, neither delighting in material gains nor succumbing to personal sorrows, yet he harbored a profound obsession for longevity and eternal vision. Despite recognizing that the state of All Things Have No Self could elevate his mental state, he was unwilling to relinquish it.

Not bearing the past, not yearning for the future, not being intoxicated by the present; All Things Have No Self, truly a challenge.

'Even with insights gained from Mahayana, I find truly comprehending the "Three Seals of Buddha" extremely challenging.'

This is an ideal state, one that perhaps not even the strongest in the Tao Realm in this world can truly achieve. Or perhaps it could be said that the reason that strong remain strong is that their obsessions are heavier and stronger than anyone else's.

If one has no obsessions, how much different is one from a salted fish?

As Qing Yu was pondering, the Xuantian Jade Pendant flashed, signaling the reconvening of the Nine Heavens Council.

Qing Yu responded with one of his Primordial Spirits, projecting himself into the midst of the Heavenly Vault via the Jade Pendant.

"It hasn't been long since the last meeting, so why convene everyone again so soon?"

Upon entering the Heavenly Vault, someone was already querying Elder Shiming, and Qing Yu focused his gaze, recognizing it as Hao Tian.

This one always spoke little but was curious enough to voice a question today.

"Hold on for a bit at ease; let's wait for everyone to arrive before discussing." Elder Shiming responded.

It didn't take long; soon, with silhouettes flashing, the remaining members appeared in succession.

"Hmm?"

The final radiance flickered on the Jun Heaven Throne at the center, as Sword God Nangong Duanjian also appeared in the Heavenly Vault today.

As the light faded, revealing his figure like a sword, a soaring Sword Force descended upon the Heavenly Vault.

However, this Sword Force was only momentary, and soon dissipated, relieving some members who had felt its pressure.

"Apologies, I've been in seclusion sharpening Blade Energy, and failed to restrain it in time, apologies for the etiquette." Nangong Duanjian gently waved his hand, saying.

His aura showed no signs of dullness; from the surface, it seemed the Sword God had fully recovered.

The crowd, both overtly and covertly, observed the Sword God, trying to gauge the state of his injuries.

"Has your injury healed, Jun Heaven?"

Ji Chengtian, the only other apparent Supreme among the Nine Heavens, bluntly asked.

"Not entirely healed; however, the Supreme Taoist's True Qi serves as an excellent sharpening whetstone for my Blade Energy, so I intend to retain it until my Blade Energy can cut through his True Qi."

The words of the Sword God brimmed with supreme confidence and an undefeated mental state. Despite numerous engagements with the Supreme Taoist, and never having won, the Sword God maintained a heart full of courage and showed no trace of retreat.

The strong remain strong, not just in power, but also in mental state. Had the Sword God developed a shadow from repeated defeats, it would have been difficult for him to reach his current heights.

"This council meeting consists mainly of two matters."

The Sword God surveyed the surroundings, eyes full of pronounced battle intent, "I heard during my seclusion that the Sword God is alive and escaped, gentlemen, if you find any trace of him, please inform me, as I owe him a favor."

"The second matter pertains to the rising Primordial Energy. Let Bian Tian elaborate on this."

Elder Shiming took over the conversation, addressing everyone, "You all should also have noticed that Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi is denser than before; our plan is starting to show results, thus now those martial artists with lower realms find their breakthroughs far more favorable."

"However······"

"Due to the Supreme Taoist's warning, it is inadvisable for the Nine Heavens to continue attracting calamities; henceforth, everyone please refrain from rushing and pause the plan temporarily."

At this, Ji Chengtian spoke out, "Why does the Supreme Taoist want us to halt the calamity attraction? If he opposes it, he could simply eradicate us completely."

"I have researched some records and discovered a clue," Elder Shiming mused, "If my assumption is correct, the Supreme Taoist might be mimicking the Buddha, allowing Heavenly Dao to open the door, thus witnessing a breakthrough.

In significant calamities, there are destined individuals to face it. During the battle between the Brahman and the Buddhist, the Buddha was precisely that destined individual. Due to the Three-faced God's overwhelming power, Heavenly Dao relaxed its boundaries for the Buddha multiple times until finally, capturing the opportunity, the Buddha attained Dao, broke through, and subjugated the Three-faced God.

The intention of the Supreme Taoist could be to cast himself as the destined individual for this upcoming major calamity."

"So in order for Heavenly Dao to completely remove its restriction, it requires an exceptionally strong calamity prompter?" Qing Yu inquired.

If the adversaries are not strong enough, even if the Supreme Taoist becomes the destined individual, he cannot prompt Heavenly Dao to open its limits. Only when the adversaries reach the pinnacle beneath the Tao Realm, or even step halfway into the Tao Realm, posing an unprecedented threat, would Heavenly Dao renounce that restraint, allowing the destined individual to break through.

"Precisely, that is why the Supreme Taoist waits. Being the World's Number One warrior, if no sufficiently strong adversary emerges, even if he becomes the destined individual, he cannot seize the opportunity to breakthrough." Elder Shiming said.

"Still······" Ji Chengtian said, "With our plan, the Supreme Taoist actually has the most hope to be the first to achieve breakthrough after the restriction is lifted, so why go to such lengths?"

Under the Nine Heavens plan, if Heaven and Earth's restriction were compromised, everyone would have a chance to break into the Tao Realm.

As the World's Number One warrior, the Supreme Taoist is indeed the closest person to the Tao Realm. Simply by being a mere bystander, he can seize the opportunity to breakthrough, so why complicate things by creating a formidable rival to engage with him?

Could it be that the Supreme Taoist harbors a benevolent heart for all under heaven?

That's a joke; if he truly were benevolent, he would not have allowed others to incur calamities, having from the start eradicated those who bring disaster to the world.

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