Above the Great Dao

Chapter 1229 574: Harmonization of the Heavenly Court

The Immortal Official was taken aback, and said, "Achieving the Golden Immortal stage in the lower realm? Such determination!"

The lower realm is often desolate, lacking sufficient nature's spiritual energy and Spiritual Power, and the resources are far inferior to the Earth Immortal Realm. For a cultivator to achieve Harmonization and enter the Immortal Realm, they also need to undergo Tribulation Crossing and acquire Immortal Energy and Immortal Light from the Ascension glow to enhance the Physical Body and Primordial Spirit to the level of an Immortal Body.

Relying on the Three Lights Qi of the Sun, Moon, and Stars to cultivate an Immortal Body is nothing but wishful thinking.

The Heavenly Mechanism Scholar named Zhong Lin is an Immortal Official responsible for interpreting the Heavenly Mechanism Strategy, belonging to the Heavenly Mechanism Camp.

The Heavenly Mechanism Strategy is a Heavenly Dao Treasure. The Heavenly Dao is impartial and unpredictable, and does not explain its actions, thus requiring a group of exceptionally intelligent people to interpret its workings. Zhong Lin discovered a Golden Immortal hidden among the Ascenders while interpreting the Dao Patterns of the Heavenly Mechanism Strategy.

"This person's cultivation realm is extremely high, already reaching the Taiji Obscured Heaven Dao Realm," Zhong Lin said.

The Immortal Official exclaimed, "The eighth realm of the Immortal Dao! Many Immortal Monarchs are only at this level! But I didn't sense any experts among this group of Ascenders!"

Zhong Lin said, "His cultivation is profound. If he were to ascend, he would surely be detected by All Gods, but he somehow, by some Magic Skill, concealed or destroyed his Dao Image within his Dao Realm. It was only through interpreting the Dao Patterns of the Heavenly Mechanism Strategy that I discovered this."

The Immortal Official spoke solemnly, "This person deliberately hides his strength and must be a great scoundrel or villain. We must be cautious!"

Zhong Lin said, "Since you haven't noticed anyone worth noting, this person must be hiding very deeply, cautiously concealing himself, not daring to reveal any flaw. He comes from the edge of the Dark Sea, a suspicious identity!"

The Immortal Official recalled someone and said, "Come to think of it, there is one person worth noting. This person did not achieve Harmonization, but ascended alongside the Dog Immortal."

"Dog Immortal?"

Zhong Lin was slightly startled, momentarily not understanding his words.

"It's a Dog Immortal." The Immortal Official said, "A very kind-hearted Immortal. I got along well with it at first sight and wanted to become sworn brothers, but it was too aloof and declined. This Dog Immortal is open and aboveboard, with a generous heart, making people feel naturally close. The one named Chen Shi ascended to the upper realm with it."

The Heavenly Mechanism Scholar frowned and said, "You just met the Dog Immortal today, right? How do you know so much about it?"

The Immortal Official laughed and said, "Once you've seen the Dog Immortal, you'd understand how extraordinary it is, making others look up to it with admiration."

The Heavenly Mechanism Scholar found his words increasingly far-fetched and thought, "That Chen Shi might not be suspicious, but this Dog Immortal is much more questionable. I need to investigate the background of this Dog Immortal."

Chen Shi immersed himself in comprehending the Yin Yang Mixed Yuan, unconsciously losing track of time, fully dedicating himself to achieving Enlightenment.

West Bull New Continent.

Hu Feifei hurried to Gongzhou and looked up at the sky, only to see the Yin Yang Qi integrating and interacting, forming a situation where yang begets yin and yin begets yang.

"Lord Hu, this place suddenly descended with rosy clouds, from which emerged Yin Yang Qi."

The General of Gongzhou said, "The principle presented by this Yin Yang Qi, I have never seen before in any records of the court's Immortal Laws."

Hu Feifei murmured, "This is not the first occurrence either..."

The General of Gongzhou didn't catch her words clearly, and Hu Feifei said, "In addition to Gongzhou, other provinces have also reported occurrences. In Quanzhou, Jinzhou, and elsewhere, abnormalities of Yin Yang Mixed Yuan have appeared. I went to look, and these places' Yin Yang Qi interaction harbors profound principles beyond understanding. I have sent people to observe and comprehend, but the principles are so esoteric that several Mahayana Realm cultivators spewed blood while observing them and were seriously injured."

The general of Gongzhou was startled and said, "Do we need to seal off this place?"

Hu Feifei shook her head and said, "The principles contained within the Yin Yang Mixed Yuan are too profound for ordinary people to understand. Those who can comprehend it even a little would suffer damage to their Heart Spirit. But ultimately, the majority cannot understand it, so let's leave them be."

She observed the abnormality of Yin Yang Mixed Yuan and thought, "The principles contained within these anomalies are increasingly profound. What on earth is causing such phenomena in various places?"

Chen Shi fully comprehended the Mixed Yuan Dao Scripture and naturally came to understand Yin Yang Mixed Yuan.

He felt his cultivation rapidly increase, and upon using the Mixed Yuan Dao Scripture again, his cultivation speed significantly accelerated!

For others cultivating the Mixed Yuan Dao Scripture to reach his level, it would take at least twenty to thirty thousand years. However, by comprehending Yin Yang Mixed Yuan, he surpassed others' cultivation in this short time.

"This cultivation technique is indeed extraordinary. But what I have comprehended of Yin Yang Mixed Yuan is not enough to bring the power of the Mixed Yuan Dao Scripture to its full potential, only just barely usable. The Heavenly Court entrusted this precious cultivation technique to the Heavenly Soldiers. Could there be an even more powerful technique?"

He found himself deeply astonished.

The Mixed Yuan Dao Scripture, although slow to cultivate, is vast and profound, encompassing everything—though what the Heavenly Court issued to them contained nothing.

If an Immortal practicing this technique comprehends the Fire Dao, they can integrate it into the Mixed Yuan Dao Scripture, transforming it into the Mixed Yuan Fire Scripture. If one understands the Path of Netherworld, they can integrate it into this cultivation technique, and it would operate just as smoothly.

The Yin Yang Qi Chen Shi comprehended is itself a highly advanced Great Dao, and once integrated with the Mixed Yuan Dao Scripture, its power increases dramatically.

Chen Shi carefully read through the Mixed Yuan Sword Scripture and quickly comprehended it thoroughly, thinking, "Yin Yang Mixed Yuan, combined with the Mixed Yuan Sword Scripture, would surpass the Xuanwei Sword Scripture in power! But just how powerful it is, I'm not sure. Perhaps I should go outside to test it."

He called out for Black Pot, but Black Pot wasn't in the Heavenly Dao Residence and was nowhere to be found.

He immediately left the Heavenly Dao Residence and headed to the place where the Heavenly Soldiers practiced Daoist skills, known as the Western Heaven Swing, located on the west side of the Heavenly Court near the Heavenly River.

Here, the West Palace's White Tiger is worshiped, with White Tiger Dao Patterns in the sky, Immortal Mountains fluttering everywhere, and the mountains adorned with White Tiger Banners, filled with a chilling aura.

In the Western Heaven Swing, quite a few Heavenly Soldiers are engaged in sacrificial refinement of Immortal Swords, practicing diligently.

Chen Shi took a look around; these people should all be Immortals from the Lower Realm. Their cultivation techniques were not particularly powerful, but upon receiving the Mixed Yuan Dao Scripture and the Mixed Yuan Sword Scripture from the Heavenly Court, they practiced diligently.

Although the Daoist skills from West Bull New Continent were also considered backward, they were brought by True Kings and Great Shang from the Huaxia Divine Continent, still far stronger than other worlds.

Bai Fangfang and Xiao Dululu were also practicing in the Western Heaven Swing. When they saw Chen Shi, they were a bit surprised. Bai Fangfang said, "Mr. Chen, where have you been these days? The General from Fire Camp explained the true meaning of the Mixed Yuan Dao Scripture and also taught the Mixed Yuan Sword Scripture. Even the Black Pot came to listen, yet you were nowhere to be seen! We, who are Heavenly Soldiers, need to cultivate well, lest we lose our lives someday!"

Chen Shi laughed, "I stayed in the Heavenly Dao Residence to comprehend the Mixed Yuan Dao Scripture, never went out, and came out only after thoroughly understanding it."

Xiao Dululu shook his head, "What you comprehended cannot compare to the General's explanations. It's a pity you missed the opportunity. Although we've also understood quite a few things, they're not as good as the General's."

Chen Shi laughed, "I think what I comprehended isn't worse than the General's."

Xiao Dululu said, "The General is a True Immortal, having cultivated for tens of thousands of years, already reaching the True Immortal level with the Mixed Yuan Dao Scripture. His cultivation is deep and immeasurable. Mr. Chen, how many days have you been cultivating? Lord Yin is here!"

Bai Fangfang's eyes lit up, and she smiled, "Lord Yin's cultivation is profound, and he's easy to talk to. If you ask him, he'll surely explain."

Chen Shi looked over at the Fire Camp General, who was a fair-skinned man, seemingly accustomed to high positions, with an aura of authority and presence. He was slightly moved and asked, "What's the name of our Fire Camp General Yin?"

Xiao Dululu replied, "Yin Fenglou."

Chen Shi's eyebrows danced, twitching lightly twice.

Bai Fangfang grabbed his hand and quickly walked towards Yin Fenglou, the Fire Camp General, while Xiao Dululu hurriedly followed behind them.

"Lord Yin!"

Bai Fangfang beamed, "This is Chen Shi, Mr. Chen, who ascended with us a few days ago. He got engrossed in comprehending the Mixed Yuan Dao Scripture these last two days and didn't attend the Daoist Field lectures. Could we trouble you to explain once more? There were also some parts we didn't understand and would like to listen to again."

Yin Fenglou's gaze was gentle, and he smiled, "I've told you all, we're Daoist friends cultivating the Immortal Dao. There's no such thing as 'Lord'."

Bai Fangfang laughed, "Though we're Daoist friends, Lord Yin holds a high position and authority, far above us, deserving the title of 'Lord.'

Yin Fenglou burst into laughter, feeling wholly at ease. As the laughter faded, his gaze fell on Chen Shi, and his smile disappeared, "You're Chen Shi? I've heard you ascended with the Dog Immortal? You're not yet an Immortal?"

Chen Shi smiled and bowed slightly, "I have not yet achieved Harmonization and should not be considered an Immortal."

Yin Fenglou's expression became stern, "Not being an Immortal, you should become a Heavenly Soldier. The threshold for becoming a Heavenly Soldier is becoming an Immortal! Harmonize soon and strive to become a true Immortal. Otherwise, today I'll explain the Mixed Yuan Dao Scripture to you once more..."

"There's no need for that, Daoist Yin."

Chen Shi's expression was gentle, and he smiled, "I've already comprehended the Mixed Yuan Dao Scripture thoroughly. What Daoist Yin understood from the scripture is far less than mine. Why bother to show off in front of an expert?"

Bai Fangfang and Xiao Dululu were stunned; Bai Fangfang quickly tugged at Chen Shi's sleeve, smiling at Yin Fenglou, "Lord Yin, he's been bewitched by cultivation."

Yin Fenglou's expression faltered a bit, but he smiled, "He's yet to achieve Harmonization, so I won't take offense."

Chen Shi laughed, "To experience the Dao comes after; those who reach it become the teacher. Though Daoist Yin has pondered the Mixed Yuan Dao Scripture for tens of thousands of years before me, the insights he's gained will surely be far less than mine. What I comprehend is the true method. If Daoist Yin wishes to learn, I can teach you. However, I'm not the General and can't transmit the teachings to you."

Yin Fenglou's expression darkened, then he suddenly laughed, "If your comprehension of the Mixed Yuan Dao Scripture surpasses mine, I could offer the position of General to you."

Bai Fangfang and Xiao Dululu hurriedly pulled Chen Shi back, intending to leave, but Chen Shi remained utterly unmoved, cheerfully saying, "Is that settled, Daoist Yin?"

Yin Fenglou found the term 'Daoist Yin' increasingly ironic, inciting a murderous intent, but laughed, "It's settled. If your comprehension of the Mixed Yuan Dao Scripture exceeds mine, I shall resign as General and let you take my place!"

Chen Shi smiled, "What if I lose?"

Yin Fenglou appeared amiable and smiled, "I won't make things difficult for you. But during a contest, accidents can happen; if you're injured, don't hold it against me."

Chen Shi agreed, "General, as my cultivation realm is low, remember to go easy on me."

Yin Fenglou, full of killing intent, smiled, "Alright, I'll go easy on you."

Chen Shi summoned his Primordial Spirit, which stirred powerfully, opening up ten thousand miles of void. In the next moment, the void entered his body, merging with his Primordial Spirit!

He harmonized at the Heavenly Court, the Heaven and Earth Great Dao of Western Heaven Swing resonating with his personal Dao, causing his aura to surge wildly!

Inside Chen Shi, Immortal Yuan roared forth, activating the potency of the Immortal Elixirs consumed over the past two years!

——宅猪 was invited to Beijing to attend iQIYI's 2025 annual conference, showcasing an animation of "Ascension". The schedule is quite tight, so there may not be much time to write, and it's uncertain how much can be updated. (The animation PV for "Ascension" is surprisingly impressive.)