The No.1 Undercover in the Immortal World-Chapter 748 - 256: The Great Dao Unification Principle
As a bird approaches death, its cry is mournful, as a human approaches death, their words are kind.
At the brink of life and death, Zhang Biyu finally realized that there were many things in life worth cherishing besides hatred.
In the White Lotus Sect, she was revered and had two close friends.
Dongfang Hongyue and Liu Ji, the three of them fought side by side for a century, barely maintaining the survival of the Demon Sect under the oppression of the Righteous Path, also forming a deep friendship.
Unfortunately, due to differences in stance, she became estranged from Dongfang Hongyue. Fortunately, Liu Ji remained by her side through thick and thin.
Yet, in this lifetime, she feared she would never get the chance to see Liu Ji again.
Such is the nature of relationships in the world. You think some friendships can last a long time, but separations often come abruptly, sometimes too suddenly to even say goodbye, ending a connection just like that.
But perhaps it’s for the best. Her story with Liu Ji had never begun, so those vague feelings of affection would not damage Liu Ji’s spiritual path. With his talent, he was bound to go much further in the future.
With these thoughts flashing through her mind, Zhang Biyu still quickly made a decision.
She spread her hands, and blossoms of white lotus bloomed forthwith.
The Snow Maiden gazed at the snowy white color, indistinguishable from the snow lotuses on Snow Mountain, her eyes filled with surprise and delight.
Her favorite was the snow lotus, beautiful and pure.
Yet, she was unsure what purpose Zhang Biyu had for demonstrating this technique.
"This is the result of my centuries of diligent cultivation, capable of nourishing your Divine Soul."
Having done all this, Zhang Biyu suddenly felt a relaxing joy, akin to nurturing a child.
When the Snow Maiden was young, she had indeed raised her, but not for long. She hadn’t fulfilled her responsibilities as a mother, even regarded her as an enemy.
Now, giving wholeheartedly, she felt true happiness for the first time.
But the Snow Maiden was not happy, sensing the life draining from Zhang Biyu, her heart inevitably filled with sadness.
The Sun God had just died not long ago, and now her birth mother had arrived, and was using almost the same method...
"This is the sacrifice of parents, with boundless magical power!"
Qian Qian sensed the changes within the Snow Maiden. Since Lin Yun had stopped covering her mouth, she could finally speak.
She would not miss the chance to exonerate herself, speaking with grave sincerity, "Most Divine Spirits are solitary, without fathers or mothers, friends or companions, but some gods are born of parents. Do you know why they all still end up as orphans?"
"Why?"
"Because the sacrifice of parents is the best nourishment for a Divine Spirit’s growth. Some Divine Spirits will sacrifice themselves right after their child’s birth, to help them grow, while others are reluctant to sacrifice themselves, yet they eventually can’t escape being killed by their own offspring."
"Why does it happen like that?"
Lin Yun was beginning to take interest in the ethical relationships among Divine Spirits. If gods only beget children to invite retribution, what’s the point of giving birth at all?
"This is the law of the Great Dao converging into one. Every god controls one or many aspects of the Great Dao. Like me, I control ten kinds of the Great Dao."
Qian Qian subtly praised herself, omitting the fact that besides the innate Great Dao she was born with, the rest were realized over a long span of time, as she could understand whichever she desired with other gods gone.
Lin Yun didn’t focus on this detail; his eyes urged Qian Qian to continue explaining.
Qian Qian proceeded with an example, "Take the path of flames, for instance. The Sun God and the Fire God both have a profound understanding of this path. To deepen their comprehension of the flame’s Great Dao, the Fire God would instinctively want to consume the Sun God’s understanding of it, and vice versa.
Thus, in the end, the Fire God perished at the hands of the Sun God."
With this explanation, Lin Yun understood.
They say ’two of a trade never agree’.
Of course, pursuing the same Great Dao does not necessarily lead to conflict, as in the case of Dongfang Yao and Su’e, who both explore the Great Dao of time together.
However, that’s because both are merely exploring, not yet mastering the Great Dao of time. If both were to truly master it, they would inevitably seek to devour each other to monopolize the Great Dao.
This principle of the Great Dao merging into one is also known as the Poison of the Great Dao, and this is the price of controlling the Great Dao.
The children born of divine spirits naturally grasp this Dao as well and are thus tainted with the Great Dao Poison, unavoidably desiring to kill and devour those who control the same Dao, namely, their own biological parents.
Thus, there came to be the saying about parents sacrificing to the heavens, possessing boundless magical power.
After Qian Qian finished explaining, Lin Yun couldn’t help but clap his hands.
How filial you gods are!
"What about you?"
Lin Yun couldn’t help but be curious.
He knew that Qian Qian was not a natural-born divine spirit but had a father god and mother goddess.
Could it be that she ended up killing her father and matricide as well?
At these words, Qian Qian felt somewhat sad, "When my parents gave birth to me, they had already offended their enemies. They meant to sacrifice their divine power to me, but before they could do so, they were killed by other divine spirits."
This sounded rather sorrowful, and Lin Yun patted Qian Qian’s head to comfort her, his heart also filled with the reflection that the world of divine spirits, though seemingly bright and beautiful, is actually fraught with deadly peril.
Luckily, most of the gods are now almost extinct.
After explaining, Qian Qian then proudly said, "So, I’ve known for a long time that Zhang Biyu couldn’t threaten the Snow Maiden, and on the contrary, it would be very helpful for her growth. That’s why I deliberately let my guard down a bit; otherwise, how could a mere mortal break through my protection?
Hmph, don’t underestimate me. How could I possibly be moved to pity by a mortal’s tragic tale and let her slip through?
Impossible!"
Lin Yun: "..."
If anyone other than Qian Qian had said these words, Lin Yun might have believed them because they did make sense.
But this was coming from Qian Qian, and she appeared somewhat guilty.
So, did she actually let her guard down because she was moved by some tragic stories, allowing Zhang Biyu to take advantage?
Sheesh, how embarrassing.
You and Wu Xin might be made for each other! Always fierce in theory but only rating a five in practical application.
With such sleeping dragons and fledgling phoenixes for help, what great things can you achieve?
Lin Yun shook his head and kept these thoughts to himself.
Better to leave Qian Qian some face.
"Hmm, I believe you."
Qian Qian: "..."
Lin Yun’s perfunctory attitude was plainly disbelieving!
Angered, Qian Qian bit down on his arm, transforming into an ultimate mad version, becoming a frantically cuddly puppy.
Although she didn’t break the skin, it was enough for Lin Yun to feel her fury.
Lin Yun had to stroke her hair with his other hand to soothe her, and it really did seem like taking care of a puppy.
Meanwhile, as the White Lotus bloomed, the Snow Maiden began to gradually awaken.
Zhang Biyu, with her own strength, integrated the Divine Power, which would have taken the Snow Maiden a month to refine and merge, into the Snow Maiden’s body ahead of time.
Thus, the Snow Maiden opened her eyes early.
The ice had melted, and the Snow Maiden’s fingers formed the gesture of picking a flower, from which a White Lotus slowly materialized, retaining a trace of the soul’s essence...
