Chapter 184: The God’s Thought Appears

"The aura of the ancient emperor?"

"How is this possible? How could a cultivator in the Dragon Transformation Secret Realm have the aura of an ancient emperor?"

"It's fake, it must be fake. He can't possibly comprehend the true meaning of this picture."

"Could it be that what he said is true? If I understand this Dao diagram, I will have a chance to attain enlightenment?"

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As a terrifying aura emanated from Li Zhi's body, all the cultivators in front of the cliff felt that the world had gone crazy.

Jue Youqing opened his mouth in shock, looking at Li Zhi in the sky, he felt that his brain was not enough.

"Master Li, what have you realized? Why does such a terrifying aura appear on your body? Could it be that this Taoist diagram on the cliff really hides the secret of the great emperor?" Dongfang Ye is a martial arts fanatic, but he did not sense any true meaning of the Tao from the Taoist diagram on the cliff.

The old blind man even rolled his eyes and stared at Li Zhi in the sky. The tortoise shell in his hand kept shaking, as if he was trying to figure out Li Zhi's current condition.

Only Duan De's eyes flashed with surprise, but he did not show much surprise.

Ye Fan had long known that Li Zhi possessed mysterious "superpowers", and was not surprised that Li Zhi could comprehend the true meaning of the avenue on the cliff.

"Master Duan, can you tell what Li Zhi has realized? Why does he exude such an unattainable aura, as if a god from the sky has awakened?" Ye Fan knew that Duan De not only had unfathomable strength, but also had knowledge far beyond that of ordinary cultivators, so he asked him for advice.

Duan De said: "The reason why he has an aura similar to that of the ancient emperor is that his soul has been guided into a supreme state of Tao by the true meaning of the ancient emperor. That aura is not his own power."

Two "卍" symbols appeared in Jue Youqing's eyes, as if she wanted to see through Li Zhi's current state. However, in her Buddha's eyes, Li Zhi seemed to have transcended all the ways. Although she could see his body, she could no longer sense his spirit.

Dongfang Ye clenched the bone club in his hand, seeming eager to try. He stared at Li Zhi, as if he wanted to compete with Li Zhi.

Ye Fan seemed to think of the topic he had heard about when chatting with Li Zhi, so he asked, "Has he entered the realm of the Great Emperor where one Dao is supreme and all Daos are subject to him?"

Duan De said in surprise: "You know quite a lot, kid."

Jue Youqing also asked at this time: "Donor Ye, I wonder what you mean by 'one way reigns supreme, all ways submit'?"

Ye Fan said: "I also heard from Li Zhi that the reason why the great emperors are unpredictable is because their strength has surpassed the limit of what the heaven and earth can accommodate, and they can reach the point where one of them is supreme and all the others are subservient. It seems that cultivators who have reached that level are no longer bound by the heaven and earth that we can see, both physically and mentally."

Just as Ye Fan said, after Li Zhi comprehended the true meaning of the great Dao contained in the picture of the Way of Heaven and Nature, his mind had now transcended the myriad ways of heaven and earth and entered into a mysterious world that was unfathomable.

Moreover, under the guidance of the mysterious fairy tree, his physical body also simulated the enjoyment of transcending heaven and earth, and having the feeling of suppressing thousands of others.

The feeling of stepping on all the laws of heaven and earth is very special. It will make people unconsciously cultivate a strange aura that transcends the world. That aura surpasses all the laws of the world, but it is not the aura of immortals. Perhaps this is the unique aura possessed by the cultivators at the top of the extreme.

However, the aura on Li Zhi was simulated by the mysterious little tree, and its intensity was very weak, far from comparable to the aura of the ancient emperor.

But even if it was a simulated aura, it was not something that these cultivators at the Dragon Transformation Secret Realm or Immortal Platform level could see through.

Only Duan De and Ye Fan, who knew some of Li Zhi's background, could guess that the strange aura emanating from Li Zhi had nothing to do with the ancient emperor.

The aura of the "Ancient Great Emperor" appeared quickly, but disappeared just as quickly.

It lasted for less than a cup of tea and then completely disappeared.

Li Zhi also opened his eyes at the moment when the breath disappeared, and saw that he was actually flying at a height of 300 feet, and the people below were staring at him, which made him feel creepy.

Afterwards, he took the Coffin of Life back into his body, and the mysterious little tree on his head also returned to the secret realm of Lunhai.

Li Zhi walked down from the sky step by step.

As soon as he landed, the old blind man came directly to Li Zhi and asked, "Master Li, would you mind describing to us the feeling of enlightenment just now?"

Li Zhi shook his head and said, "It's not that I don't want to describe it, it's just that the feeling is really indescribable. Only by truly understanding the true meaning of the Dao contained in the Heavenly Dao Natural Diagram can one enter that mysterious Dao realm. If I must describe it, perhaps it is a sublimated version of the God Forbidden Realm. That feeling is very special, so special that I simply cannot describe it in words."

Afterwards, Li Zhi said to the cultivators who were craning their necks to know the answer, "Don't worry, the Heavenly Dao and Natural Diagram left by the ancient emperor is right here. You can continue to comprehend it. Perhaps in the next moment, you will be able to trigger the true meaning of the Dao left by the ancient emperor.

However, don't expect to be able to comprehend the Great Emperor's ancient scripture. This Dao map was left by the ancient Great Emperor to help us, the younger generation, comprehend the supreme spiritual realm that transcends the mundane world. When comprehending, you must not have any purpose. The stronger the purpose, the less likely you are to comprehend the true meaning of the Great Dao."

Li Zhi's voice was like a spring breeze, directly soothing a series of emotions such as envy and jealousy in those people's hearts.

After the successful case of Li Zhi, the people in front of the cliff once again started their efforts to attain enlightenment.

Seeing that everyone was no longer paying attention to Li Zhi, Ye Fan asked, "Li Zhi, can this Taoist picture really help us understand the state of mind of the Great Emperor?"

Li Zhi nodded and said, "Indeed, it is possible."

Ye Fan directly took out an ancient scripture and said, "This is an ancient scripture given to me by Princess Yudie of Anping. Can you help me see what it is for?"

After Li Zhi took the ancient scripture handed over by Ye Fan, he started to read it in front of everyone.

He quickly flipped through it, and after thinking for a long time, he spoke: "On the surface, this ancient scripture expounds the way of heaven and nature, but it is actually an ancient scripture for cultivating the state of mind of the Heavenly Dao. After it is cultivated, it can make our hearts like the Heavenly Dao, and when we look at all things in the world, we will no longer be disturbed by any external things. Good and evil, right and wrong, good and bad, love and hate, these emotions that are distinguished by standpoints will no longer affect our practice. The state of mind is like the Heavenly Dao. Practicing under the guidance of that state of mind will allow us to see through the essence of things at a glance, and will allow our cultivation speed to reach an incredible level. Even after practicing to the extreme, a cultivator can ignore any restrictions of acquired qualifications and obtain extremely amazing Dao fruits."

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone's eyes were fixed on the ancient scripture in Li Zhi's hand.

However, Li Zhi returned the ancient scripture to Ye Fan.

The old blind man looked at Dongfang Ye, Jue Youqing and Duan De, all of whom showed eager expressions, and suddenly said, "This ancient scripture is indeed as miraculous as Taoist Priest Li said. Even many major forces in Zhongzhou have collected it, but from ancient times to now, no one has ever succeeded in cultivating it. Don't waste your thoughts on it, just walk your own path."

After Ye Fan put the ancient scripture away again, he nodded and said, "I was wondering why I couldn't understand this ancient scripture. It turns out that one has to turn a person into an emotionless puppet to cultivate it. This path is not in line with my path to the great way."

Li Zhi said: "I guess this ancient scripture of yours was deduced by the ancient emperor. Since it was created, no one has tried to practice it. However, comprehending this natural picture of the heavenly way can indeed play a role in refining the mind, allowing us to ignore the suppression of Tongtian Land to a certain extent."

Li Zhi discovered that since he had comprehended the Great Emperor's state of mind, it seemed that he could fly freely in this land that reached the sky.

The mysterious force that suppressed everyone's flight seemed to suddenly have no effect on him.

Li Zhi originally thought that he couldn't fly in Tongtian Land because of the suppression of the mysterious laws of the Dao, but now it seems that this is not the case.

This pressure seems to come more from the hearts of the people.

However, Li Zhi was temporarily unable to determine the real reason that prevented them from flying.

The real immortal burial place has not yet been opened, so everyone is not in a hurry.

I just stayed in front of the cliff and comprehended the natural picture of the universe.

Dongfang Ye came to Li Zhi and asked, "Master Li, is there any special method that can help me realize the true meaning of the Great Dao?"

Dongfang Ye has tried to comprehend the natural picture of the way of heaven through his own efforts, but the effect was not good. However, his intuition told him that Li Zhi should have a way to let people touch the true meaning of the avenue on the cliff.

Li Zhi thought for a moment and said, "There is a way, but I don't know if it will work. If you are willing to try, I can tell you the method."

Dongfang Ye quickly said: "I'm willing to try."

Jue Youqing, the old blind man, Duan De and Ye Fan all pricked up their ears to listen to Li Zhi's method.

Li Zhi said, "Try to close your five senses, except for your eyes, and then empty your mind as much as possible, forget everything you have learned before, and treat yourself as an idiot with a blank mind. Maybe you will have a chance to comprehend the true meaning of the Dao in the Heavenly Dao Natural Map." Dongfang Ye showed a trace of doubt and asked, "Will this work?"

Li Zhi shook his head and said, "I don't know."

"Then I'll try it." After Dongfang Ye said this, he began to gain enlightenment according to Li Zhi's method.

And Jue Youqing seemed to have realized something, and the otherworldly Buddhist aura on his body began to gradually disappear.

Soon she turned into an ordinary girl who seemed to have no accomplishments at all. There was no longer any compassion in her eyes, only endless confusion.

Then his eyes became as clear and transparent as a baby's as he stared at the natural picture of the sky on the cliff and began to observe it.

Dongfang Ye seemed to be in trouble. From time to time, terrifying blood and energy fluctuations erupted from his body, as if sealing his five senses and emptying his mind, making him recall the horrific life in the wilderness that was imprinted in the deepest part of his mind.

Instinctive resistance turns yourself into a defenseless prey.

The old blind man, Duan De and Ye Fan also tried Li Zhi's method one after another, but their results were not very good.

There was no feeling at all like Jue Youqing, as if he had become a mortal, or even a baby.

Many cultivators who heard the conversation between Li Zhi and Dongfang Ye were also trying that method.

It’s a pity that their defenses are too strong, and almost no one dares to completely seal their five senses in such a place.

At this moment, Li Zhi suddenly appeared behind Ye Fan.

He stretched out his hand and grabbed a black stone seal that suddenly appeared behind Ye Fan. Then he used his five fingers to crush the stone seal.

"Bang!" A loud noise alarmed everyone in front of the cliff.

"You who dare to commit a crime in front of me should be punished." Li Zhi's voice was like thunder, like the voice of supreme judgment.

"Little Taoist priest, you are courting death by daring to ruin the good deeds of my Xiao family." The Half-Step Great Ability of the Xiao family was furious when he saw that Li Zhi had actually crushed the heavy weapon that he had prepared to smash Ye Fan to death with one hand.

"Clang!" A silver spear suddenly appeared between Li Zhi's eyebrows, as if it was going to shoot Li Zhi to death.

But Li Zhi was prepared. He stretched out his hand extremely quickly and directly grabbed the silver spear which was only as long as a chopstick. Then he threw the spear back the same way it came.

He also used his self-created magical power "Boundary-Breaking Divine Spear", which gave the chopstick-length spear an unparalleled power to tear apart the void.

"Oh no, get out of the way." The powerful man who wielded the spear seemed to feel that the spear was out of his control, and quickly reminded the monks next to him to get out of the way.

Unfortunately, it was too late. The spear thrown by Li Zhi directly pierced the man's chest.

"Bang!" The Xiao family elder who was stabbed in the chest exploded into a ball of blood mist in an instant like a flesh and blood bomb.

"This is a forbidden killing weapon that can pierce even the powerful. This kid actually caught it with his hand and threw it back. This reaction speed is simply incredible." After seeing Li Zhi's actions, the old blind man muttered and had no intention of taking action at all.

"How dare you kill my Xiao family elder, you deserve to die." The Xiao family elder roared after seeing this scene.

"Ye Xiaoer, give me your life." "Ye Zhatian, give me back my brother's life." At this moment, some other disciples of the Xiao family also ran over shouting.

After seeing this scene, Li Zhi suddenly took two steps back and said to Ye Fan: "It seems like they are all here to kill you."

It seemed as if the Xiao family elder who was killed by him with one blow just now had nothing to do with him.

Ye Fan was speechless for a while, but rushed towards the group of Xiao family disciples without any hesitation.

Seeing this, the old blind man immediately began to tell fortunes and shouted to Ye Fan, "Go east, the door of life is wide open, there must be a way to survive."

On the other side, Dongfang Ye rushed over with a mace and shouted, "Brother Ye, I'm here to help you."

When the old blind man saw Dongfang Ye rushing over, he turned his head and looked at Li Zhi, saying, "Little Taoist priest, aren't you going to take action?"

Li Zhi said, "I am a monk and I never kill. Besides, if I take action, all the Xiao family disciples will die. Just like you, senior, if you take action, will those Xiao family disciples still have a chance to survive? This kind of situation should be left to those who need to increase their strength through fighting."

The old blind man smiled, and then began to randomly direct the battle between Ye Fan and Dongfang Ye.

Duan De seemed to be enjoying the fun, and he shouted at them from a distance, "Go this way. No, that way won't work. Right, go this way. Very good, don't stop, keep going forward."

Seeing that the half-step great power of the Xiao family was planning to suppress Ye Fan and Dongfang Ye together by offering up the thousand-foot-high purple copper Bagua furnace, Li Zhi waved his sleeves, secretly offered up the snake-skin Qiankun bag, and took away the magic weapon.

"Wulian Tianzun, you dare to commit crimes in front of me. Do you really think I am a decoration?" Li Zhi waved his silver dragon whisk and said with a righteous face. His voice was loud and could be heard for dozens of miles.

The half-step great power of the Xiao family felt like he had eaten shit.

"Little Taoist, how dare you meddle in other people's business? You are really looking for death." The half-step powerful man of the Xiao family gave up suppressing Ye Fan and instead rushed towards Li Zhi.

But Li Zhi took out the snakeskin bag calmly and said, "I am compassionate and don't want to kill, but mercy is ineffective, so I can only take action with thunder."

"Collect!" He opened his pocket and directly took the half-step great man of the Xiao family into it.

Seeing this, the old blind man was surprised and asked, "You actually have a holy weapon with complete laws on you?"

Li Zhi said: "You are still carrying the imperial weapon, so it's not strange for me to carry a holy weapon."

The old blind man was surprised and said, "You can sense this."

Li Zhi said: "I couldn't sense it at first, but after I entered the Dao realm just now, I sensed the supreme state of mind of the Heaven Devouring Demon Pot in your body, which swallowed up all the laws of heaven and earth, so I could naturally guess it."

Afterwards, Jue Youqing also woke up and helped Ye Fan block several cultivators from the Dragon Transformation Secret Realm.

The old blind man continued to tell fortunes and command the battle. Suddenly he shouted excitedly, "Boy, quickly go east, then south. There is a very auspicious sign. The ancient emperor's cave will appear."

Then, he pulled Li Zhi and ran towards the ancient emperor's cave.

Another half-step great man from the Xiao family chased after them and shouted angrily, "If you dare to kill my Xiao family disciples, none of you will be able to escape today."

At this moment, Li Zhi suddenly saw Duan De not far away shuddering, his lips instantly turning blue, and he said, "God, I saw him again."

Seeing this, Li Zhi said to the half-step great man of the Xiao family: "Catch up if you have the guts."

Afterwards, he and the old blind man gathered together with Ye Fan and others.

And rushed towards the location of the ancient emperor's cave calculated by the old blind man.

After arriving beside Duan De, Li Zhi asked excitedly, "Master Duan, did you really see the divine thoughts?"

Duan De said, "What's with that expression, little brat? Do you know that the divine thoughts are a wisp of evil thoughts that emerged from the ancient gods after their death? They are also an invincible devil."

Li Zhi said excitedly, "The more evil the deity's thoughts are, doesn't that mean that after I save him, I can gain more merits?"

(End of this chapter)