Chapter 461: Chapter 50: Refining Void and Merging Path, the Realm of Transcendence (3/3)

"If refining essence into Qi and refining Qi into divinity is a process of ’from non-existence to existence...’"

"Then when you cultivate to your peak, and then reverse to ’from existence to non-existence’, that is refining spirit and returning to void."

"This ’non-existence’ is not the complete nothingness at the beginning, but a permanent attribute of the Dao."

"All things in heaven and earth, mountains and rivers..."

"Abstract the concrete ’existence’ into a conceptual ’non-existence’."

"If you can reach this step, naturally you become a Transformed Taoist by returning to the void."

Calmly narrating, Li Boyang’s tone was unhurried, yet it held a unique attraction.

It made the listeners involuntarily concentrate, their expressions naturally focused.

"Heavenly Emperor Haojun once proposed a concept called ’Divine Gate Celestial Pass’ thousands of years ago."

"I am now borrowing this concept to explain the process of ’from existence to non-existence’ in the transformation to Tao."

"What is ’Divine Gate Celestial Pass’?"

"Simply put, the Divine Gate is the breakthrough of the Celestial God’s limit, starting from ’The Ultimate of Being’ and stepping into the realm of ’non-existence’."

"When you complete this process of ’from existence to non-existence’..."

"It is equivalent to breaking through the celestial pass and cultivating into the ’Tao Transformation Realm’ of refining spirit and returning to void."

Honestly, Li Boyang himself actually skipped this process.

Similarly, Celestial Emperor Hao and Lord of the Netherworld did not have this process either, achieving it in one fell swoop.

Because these two were embodiments of a certain concept, the process of ’from existence to non-existence’ was as simple as going home for them.

As for Li Boyang?

He is the founder of the Path of Celestial and Human, accomplisher of Three Path Perfection of Essence, Qi, and Spirit.

Li Boyang’s understanding of this path surpassed that of Wu Yi, who broke through with the wisdom of nine Witch Kings and the Unity of Nine Primordial Spirits.

To make perhaps an inadequate metaphor.

It is like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division that ordinary students only follow step by step in learning and application.

A genius like Wu Yi can understand and use them naturally, both forward and backward direction, just requiring a bit more thinking time.

However, as a founder, Li Boyang went even further than Wu Yi.

He clearly knew the essence of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, and could use them in either direction with just a thought.

However, Li Boyang also clearly understood that situations like his and Wu Yi’s are not common phenomena.

To propagate the Path of Celestial and Human.

Li Boyang had to simplify and compile various mantras and cultivation methods.

So that ordinary beings without transcendent wisdom and not particularly outstanding talent can complete this "from existence to non-existence" process.

Only in this way can the Path of Celestial and Human be considered a true heavenly path.

Rather than being like Celestial Emperor Hao or Lord of the Netherworld, which are miraculous results piled up by countless opportunities and coincidences.

Or like Li Boyang and Wu Yi, who purely relied on personal talent to break through the bottleneck and shackles of cultivation.

"Celestial Emperor Hao believed there are two paths to the ’Divine Gate Celestial Pass’."

"One path is the physical body crossing the Divine Gate, breaking through the celestial pass, achieving immortality as a Transformed Taoist."

"The other is the divine soul crossing the Divine Gate, breaking through the celestial pass, achieving the immortality of the divine soul as a Transformed Taoist."

"But I also found a third path—by smelting Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi to create a unique Primordial Qi of your own."

"In theory, as long as this Primordial Qi does not disappear, even if you die, you have a chance to return from death."

"And if you are willing to spread your own Primordial Qi Secret Technique, all cultivators of this Primordial Qi will become your ’Tripod Furnace’."

As soon as Li Boyang said this, the crowd was in an uproar.

After all, according to common sense, this is top-secret among secrets and should not be so easily disclosed.

However, Lord of the Netherworld could understand Li Boyang’s thoughts.

Since Li Boyang wanted to create a prosperous world, he naturally could not allow anyone to use all beings as a Tripod Furnace.

Should one follow another’s path and become someone else’s puppet and Tripod Furnace?

Or follow one’s own path and achieve a unique Primordial Qi?

Any cultivator who knows this truth would unhesitatingly choose the second path.

However, no sooner had the crowd returned to their senses, Li Boyang’s next words were even more shocking.

"This is the ’Divine Gate Celestial Pass’ of the three paths of Essence, Qi, and Spirit, corresponding to three roads to the Great Celestial God."

"Achieving perfection in any one of the Essence, Qi, and Spirit, the next step is all about from existence to non-existence, doing subtraction for emptiness, until the transformation into the Realm of Returning to Void."

"But I must clarify, these three paths are not mutually exclusive."

"Those with talent can completely walk on these three roads simultaneously, they even complement and perfect each other."

"Especially after breaking through to refining spirit and returning to void, Essence, Qi, and Spirit form a perfect self-cycle, making the cultivator live endlessly and remain indestructible."

Not waiting for everyone to digest his words, Li Boyang further added.

"The three paths of Essence, Qi, and Spirit can complement each other..."

"But that doesn’t mean these are the only three ’Divine Gate Celestial Pass’ in this world."

"I’ve always believed the world is continually advancing, as are cultivation methods."

"Before Emperor Hao proposed ’Divine Gate Celestial Pass’, no one knew the concept of Body Barrier or Soul Barrier."

"Before I proposed the concept of ’Essence, Qi, and Spirit’, no one ever summarized the paths of refining essence into Qi, refining Qi into divinity, and refining Spirit and returning to void."

"I hope that one day in the future, you will discover and propose the fourth ’Divine Gate Celestial Pass’..."

"And then use a new theory to replace my current proposition of ’Essence, Qi, and Spirit’."

At this point, Li Boyang did not hide his tone of expectation—that was a hope for those who follow to surpass him.

[Do subtraction for emptiness, refining spirit and returning to void...]

[In the end, even borrowing Emperor Hao’s ’Divine Gate Celestial Pass’ to perfect his theory.]

[Your explanation is indeed brilliant, even I can’t help but want to reincarnate and try this so-called ’Path of Celestial and Human’.]

With immense emotion and expectation, the voice of Lord of the Netherworld echoed again in the hearts of all beings.

[But if this is all you have, you still cannot persuade me.]

[I have already become a Great Celestial God, the supreme ruler of the Underworld...]

[Your refining spirit and returning to the void is only of reference meaning to me, but it cannot truly help me break through bottlenecks and barriers.]

Everyone could sense the seriousness of Lord of the Netherworld, and they knew that what he said was true.

"Don’t rush; I have just outlined the path to achieving the ’Transformed Taoist’."

"Although ’Transformed Taoist’ is regarded as a Great Celestial God by common people, it doesn’t mean it is the end of the path."

"There are even higher levels and realms beyond refining spirit and returning to void."

"I call it ’refining void and merging path’, which is the true ’Transcendence Realm’."

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