Stronger from Earth
Chapter 467 - 455: Enlightenment
"New to the world, naturally confused, a loud cry, evoking the laughter of parents.
Yet no one tells me that this life is fraught with hardships.
Was that cry one of past life’s sorrow?
Or perhaps, for the ups and downs of this life?
Who would listen to my sorrow and despair, afraid it might only invite ridicule.
The bitterness in my heart hidden deep, the deepest and heaviest, none other than missing you.
I wish to grow into the best of myself, spanning thousands and tens of thousands of years, cultivating the merit of this life, blessing billions, filling the world with happiness.
If there is a next life, I hope to admire the bright moon with you again."
When we meet again in the rest of our lives, you and I turn back, smiling like the crabapple, the years unchanged.
Holding a scroll of Buddhist scripture, accompanied by two nearly attained Buddhas, Su Xiaowei walks the mortal world, spreading her teachings, saving all beings.
As Wang Xuan said, those who frequently recite this "Pure Heart Scripture" can calm their mind and focus, can rid themselves of worries and troubles, can attain liberation and ease, can wash away the dust of the spirit.
People who are depressed and in pain can find relief in the syllables of the recitation, erase the dust of their spirit, and thus open up.
The reason people are unhappy lies in losing their curiosity about the world, in the dullness of repetition, in seeing through emotions and desires, and in seeing through dirtiness.
Yet with eyes towards truth, goodness, and beauty, maintaining a child-like unrestrained spirit, purity arises from within, and happiness should accompany them long.
Su Xiaowei spreads the Buddhist Dharma and saves people, only wishing there are no more tormented souls, no more suffering beings in the world.
Although she also knows this is a wish that can never be fulfilled, even the Pure Heart Scripture can only stop ordinary people from brooding and lift their spirit of struggle.
The Immortal Martial Mountain on Earth is increasingly bustling, Su Xiaowei wishes in her heart, wishing Wang Xuan’s fate follows the sun and moon, wishing he has children like Dragon Maiden and Phoenix, wishing he doesn’t experience worldly tribulations, wishing he strolls through the world as he wishes...
Wishing him, everything goes well.
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The sun and moon shine bright, Wang Xuan steps upon stars to return, not long after he stands in outer space overlooking the whole Life Source Star.
Starlight gleams brightly, he sees through the hustle and bustle, mortals busy as ever, either traversing in hover cars or exploring online worlds, cultivators tirelessly cultivating, often traversing between flying heavens and escaping earths.
Billions live under the same sky, on the same piece of land, Mother Earth nurturing them, giving birth to countless.
The depth of creation within is terrifying, to the point that he, Wang Xuan, finds it difficult to reach.
He gazes at this world, his divine eyes do their utmost, hoping to glimpse a bit.
Suddenly, he finds the world in his eyes gradually blurring, all matter losing their original colors, transforming into more vibrant, more layered particle clusters.
The clouds in the sky, once elusive and untouchable, surprisingly turn pale white in Wang Xuan’s eyes, and upon deeper examination, this pale white is composed of numerous particle clusters.
At a glance, a distant Celestial Immortal flying over also becomes a large light cluster formed by red, yellow, and blue, full of vital energy due to energy particles of flesh being pure and highly saturated, the golden ones are Primordial Spirit hidden in the Sea of Consciousness, while blue due to water-attribute cultivation method.
"The mysteries of heaven and earth are wondrous, seen from this perspective, indeed possess a unique celestial charm. In the eyes of origin, is this how the world and its beings exist?
Whether human, vegetation, or mountains and rivers, all are ever-circulating energy particles.
How these energy particles operate, collide, and transform, all have traces to follow.
No wonder in the eyes of True Immortals, the various spells hold no mystery; even with just one view, they can perform them with great power.
Now, I too have stepped into this realm."
Wang Xuan was overjoyed within; he did not expect upon his return this time, he could suddenly comprehend the mysteries of True Immortals.
With a casual push, he can sense the resistance of space, space and humans, like water containing fish, he can touch and see it.
As long as he comprehends the void, mastering some mysteries of the Path of Space, he can achieve instantaneous movement. With sufficient strength, he can cleverly tear open a corner, follow its trajectory to a target located light-years away.
"Taking advantage of this enlightenment, I must quickly grasp the mysteries, perfect the ’Creation True Scripture,’ once the framework is formed, then refine it through the Tower of Space-Time to its utmost perfection.
My path shall be achieved."
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Immortal Martial Mountain had a festive appearance; guests crossed the Mountain Gate, arriving either from beyond the domain, from Mother Star’s Immortal Holy Land, or from positions of military and political significance.
Wang Xuan’s wedding ceremony is truly valued by the Immortal Martial Mountain. From the Mountain Gate to the main peak, rows of fiery trees and silver flowers stand, their veins distinct, swaying and rustling in the wind.
The path stretches for thousands of miles.
Jade fruits hang on the trees, and when a young man picked one, the aroma of the medicinal fragrance wafted out, revealing Spirit Tier top-grade pills inside.
"Guests are welcome here, everyone receives gifts. If you like the fruits on these trees, feel free to pick some and take them with you," the greeter said with a smile.
Celestial Tier Demon Kings pulled carriages glimmering with Immortal Jade light, speeding through the sky.
The continuous flow of carriages formed a never-ending stream of meteors across the sky.
The main peak was adorned with red ribbons and lanterns. When the lanterns, embedded with arrays, were lit, they cast ethereal mists around them.
On either side of the main path, Earth Tier and Celestial Tier Spirit Trees were abundant, with enticing Immortal Fruits hanging from them, inviting guests to pick and taste.
The Immortal Martial Mountain’s heritage is profound, with Immortal Spiritual Items seen everywhere. The casually displayed treasures leave people in awe.
The friends and relatives of Wang Xuan and Lin Cheng all stayed at the guest hall on Black and White Mountain. The region of Black and White Mountain is not small, and there is no shortage of places to explore, enjoy, and find opportunities.
Guests connected through the Immortal Martial Mountain’s networks resided on newly established peaks next to the main peak, with hosts to entertain them.
"The Immortal Martial Mountain is a land of outstanding talents. Though the disciples are few, each one is elite. Every third-generation disciple has the potential of a True Immortal, and even if something goes wrong, the least they can achieve is becoming a Celestial Immortal.
In a hundred years or so, it’s likely every third-generation disciple of the Immortal Martial Mountain will be a True Immortal. At that time, the Immortal Martial Mountain will truly be terrifyingly powerful."
Son of God from Eden Garden marveled, wearing Golden Divine Armor, appearing valiant and handsome. His cultivation reached the level of a Star Lord, making him one of the stronger ones among the third generation.
Those stronger than him might only be Shi Jingxian, known as "One Sword Seals Immortal" from Celestial Sword Mountain, and Zhou Chengwu, the Little Martial Immortal from Immortal Martial Mountain.
Beside the Son of God were the Young Emperor of Brahma Heaven City, the Celestial Arrival Dharma King of Nine Pillar Mountain, Black Mamba, the Son of the Witch God from Black God Peak, as well as the Bear King, Yafu, the Son of the War God, and the Spirit Path True Ruler from the Divine Hall of Death.
Their cultivation levels may vary, but their statuses are remarkable. They are young leaders from the Immortal Holy Lands.
As for the newly emerged two Earth Tier juniors, they could only follow their elders around, not qualified to sit with them.
"The strength of the Immortal Martial Mountain comes from cultivation, from combat power. Only with strength can one divide resources.
Why have the Holy Lands we belong to always been prosperous? Isn’t it the same reason?" The strongest in the Grotto Void, the Young Emperor, said calmly.
He wore Purple Gold Battle Armor, surrounded continuously by thunder and lightning, his eyes gleaming like lightning, exuding an aura of majesty and dominance.
They were born extraordinary, and in the future, they would stand at the peak, naturally having the confidence to command the realms.
Initially, Wang Xuan’s wedding could not have been this lively, nor would there have been so many unfamiliar cultivators attending, but with the Immortal Martial Mountain taking action, the esteemed guests came in droves.
Invitations were sent out like snowflakes. Those who received them were, at the very least, Generals or Celestial Immortals, or their parents were noteworthy.
Their willingness to come was partly out of respect for the Immortal Martial Mountain, partly to congratulate Hong Xuanji on entering the Immortal Domain, partly due to the slaying of the two Half-Step Immortal Void-Devouring Beast and Demon Hunting, and partly because of the celebrated opportunity event proclaimed by the Immortal Martial Mountain.
It’s rumored that the spoils obtained from hunting the two Half-Step Immortal creatures at the Immortal Martial Mountain would be given as a bonus to all attendees of the wedding.
In this way, those who originally weren’t, those who couldn’t come or didn’t want to, all showed respect to the Immortal Martial Mountain and arrived.
"We’ve been here for so long, though entertained, why haven’t we seen that Wang Xuan?
Among our peers, perhaps only one or two from the Immortal Martial Mountain have the qualifications to entertain us.
As the groom, is he too busy receiving gifts to spare any time for us?"
Yafu, the Son of the War God, looked displeased. Wang Xuan had slighted him, and it’s not something he’s willing to let go of lightly.
The Bear King didn’t seem to mind, saying, "He should come out. I even want to have a contest with him." Losing once or twice matters little; what matters is who can reach the peak.
"I heard his flesh body was destroyed. He’s probably refining his flesh body right now. In a matter of ten days to eight, how much can he really improve?
It’s likely that his strength has fallen by two or three small realms, and he’s not even as strong as Ling Zai, which is why he’s avoiding people," Black Mamba said casually.
On this topic, Yafu was very interested, continually mocking Wang Xuan.
"If, on the day of the wedding, some daring fool takes the opportunity to challenge him, it might indeed lead to his defeat. Such an opportunity doesn’t come around often," Yafu, the Son of the War God, had a cold smile at the corner of his mouth.
The Bear King shook his head, "Let someone else do that. I, the Bear King, disdain taking advantage of someone’s difficulties."
He wouldn’t disgrace himself like that and would only wish to challenge the strong openly and honorably.