Chapter 460: Chapter 49: Redefining Realms, Dividing Paths (2/3)

With the appearance of the Solar Eclipse, the rampage of the Nether Spring of the Underworld.

As the Underworld and the mortal world were about to completely overlap, a soft sigh suddenly echoed throughout both worlds.

Whether alive or dead, regardless of strength ...

From the Celestial God above to the ants below, as long as they had consciousness, they heard this voice.

Immediately, an invisible face appeared in the darkness, reflecting concepts like the mountains and rivers of heaven and earth, the sun, moon, and stars.

To be honest, the appearance of that face was so abrupt.

Yet it seemed to be a natural order of the world, and no one questioned its sudden manifestation.

It surpassed all things in the world, was the end and destination of all things, the manifestation of the concept of "death."

The mountains and rivers of heaven and earth, the sun, moon, and stars, all have an end, and they will all die.

All abstract and concrete concepts involving "death" could find answers in that invisible face.

If we define the abstract description symbolizing all world concepts as the "Tao."

Then, this invisible face before us is the entity of the "Tao of Death," the living concept of death.

[Are you not making a move yet?]

After a brief silence, the voice of the Lord of the Netherworld echoed in the hearts of all beings.

But everyone knew he was not speaking to them, but pointing to a clearer and more accurate target.

[I can only stop the ’death’ of the two worlds, but I cannot bring the two worlds back to ’life.’]

[Since you claim to be the ’Heavenly Path,’ let me see the power of ’Heaven’ then!]

The calm voice held no rise or fall in tone, and the Lord of the Netherworld patiently awaited the appearance of another voice.

"I am not the Heavenly Path, I just want to stop this catastrophe."

Unlike the voice of the Lord of the Netherworld, Li Boyang’s voice appeared directly in the ears of all living beings.

Yet this voice also transcended the boundaries of race and language, conveying Li Boyang’s will and thoughts with crystal clarity and firm determination.

[Is it just to prevent this catastrophe?]

This time, the voice of the Lord of the Netherworld carried a clear hint of amusement.

[Have you been waiting for me to take action just to stop this catastrophe?]

Upon hearing this, Li Boyang also laughed openly.

"Of course not; I don’t just want to stop this catastrophe, I also wish to inaugurate a more prosperous era."

This was a fact already determined during Li Boyang’s first meeting with the Lord of the Netherworld.

At that time, the Lord of the Netherworld had invited Li Boyang to become a King of the Wheel of Reincarnation under his command, an invitation which was decisively refused by the latter.

[You want to reshape the order of the mortal world, and I can understand that.]

[Because Emperor Hao had the same idea as you back then, but he ultimately failed.]

[However, you are even more arrogant than him, as you wish to intervene in the order of my Underworld as well.]

When he spoke here, the voice of the Lord of the Netherworld paused slightly, and that giant invisible face seemed to become even more terrifying.

Under the threat from the Lord of the Netherworld, even the Celestial Gods locked in fierce battles couldn’t help but slow the pace of their combat.

"So this is the reason why you’ve always wanted to reform the Underworld, to break through the bottleneck, but have been unsuccessful."

In the perspective of all living beings, a profound yellow Treasure Tower appeared out of thin air.

It was just like that gigantic invisible face.

This Treasure Tower seemed to manifest the law of the rotation of heaven and earth, the operation of all things.

Just by looking at that Treasure Tower, some people had an epiphany, while others went mad.

Thus, under this universal attention,

Li Boyang, with dancing red hair, appeared within the [Heaven and Earth Profound Yellow Exquisite Treasure Tower].

He wore a Red Skin Fur Robe and sat quietly in the Treasure Tower, a composed and unhurried aura emanating from his entire being.

In stark contrast with that giant invisible face in the sky.

"You and Emperor Hao only focused on your own worlds, viewing the Underworld and the mortal world separately."

"But in my view, these two worlds are originally one; you’ve fundamentally chosen the wrong path."

Calmly gazing at Li Boyang within the [Heaven and Earth Profound Yellow Exquisite Treasure Tower].

The Lord of the Netherworld did not interrupt him but rather assumed an interested posture of listening, much like during their first meeting.

"Cultivation to our level is already considered ’Great Celestial Gods’ in the eyes of the world."

"But both you and I know that ’Great Celestial God’ is merely a false reputation, far from being the ’Ultimate Tao’."

"Refining Essence and Qi belongs to the ’Mortal Realm,’ strengthening the body, refining the Qi of the Five Viscera, and unifying with the life source, transcending thereby." 𝙧𝙚𝙚𝔀𝒆𝓫𝓷𝙤𝓿𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝙤𝓶

"Qi Refining and Divinity Transformation belongs to the ’Divine Realm,’ communicating with heaven and earth, commanding the Consciousness Spirit, manifesting the Primordial Spirit, having heaven’s might in every action."

"Refining Spirit and Returning to Void belongs to the ’Tao Transformation Realm,’ understanding one’s mind and nature, returning to the origin, uniting with the Tao."

"Thus silently comprehending past lives, foreseeing the future, the great earth and rivers as if in the palm of one’s hand, gazing across miles to grasp the mystery of the Six Talents."

Li Boyang’s discourse was not just for the Lord of the Netherworld but was also describing the future path for all beings.

"Emperor Hao a thousand years ago, the current Lord of the Netherworld, and even myself today, have all halted at the ’Tao Transformation Realm’."

"For the Transformed Taoist, mountains and rivers are the Tao, the rotation of the sun and moon is the Tao, the life and death of all things is the Tao, heaven and earth’s Yin and Yang is also the Tao."

"Transformed Taoists vary in strength but have no distinction in rank."

"Those reaching the ’Tao Transformation Realm’ may be physically immortal, or divinely undying, or have Qi long-lasting..."

"Therefore, heaven and earth will have an additional foundation, evolving new changes, and like us cultivators, becoming increasingly powerful."

When Li Boyang reached this point, the two major battlefields of the East Sea also completely calmed down.

Even the frenzied and demon-like Kang Hui, as well as the arrogant and stubborn Shaohao, clearly realized the rarity of this opportunity and began to earnestly listen to Li Boyang’s discourse.

"However, wanting to achieve Refining Spirit and Returning to Void to become a Transformed Taoist is not as simple as it sounds."

"A clear goal, a firm Tao Heart, and profound cultivation, all are indispensable..."

"What I can do now is merely to point you in the right direction, to help you avoid some detours."

Just as all beings heard Li Boyang’s voice silently.

Even though the Lord of the Netherworld realized that Li Boyang was using this as an opportunity to impart the Tao, he also did not interrupt the other’s words.

After all, the Lord of the Netherworld is the Yin Celestial Monarch, the sacred ruler of the Underworld by birth.

For him to become a "Transformed Taoist" was a matter of course, it was impossible for him to make a complete summation like Li Boyang.

Especially after reaching his limit.

For the Lord of the Netherworld to go further, he had to sort out those foundational things.

In fact, this was also a major goal of the Lord of the Netherworld’s constant reincarnation.

If he abandoned the identity of the Yin Celestial Monarch, could he still become the ruler of the Underworld if he started from scratch?

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