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Chapter 406, The Dead End of Desire
The Great Dao was manifesting one moment, and then vanished silently like a bubble the next, as if it had never existed.

The same applies to tribulations caused by lightning.

That was not the single bolt of lightning that ordinary cultivators see when undergoing tribulation, but a chaotic tribulation cloud woven from countless fine electric snakes, containing the terrifying power to open up the Great Dao and reshape the rules.

It descended with a thunderous roar, its immense power so great that before any creature in the Four Spirit Realms could witness it, it vanished without warning, like the receding tide, instantly restoring the clear blue sky.

However, the effects caused by the manifestation of the physical body continue to ferment.

In the mountains and forests, the most perceptive demonic beasts were the first to be overwhelmed by the desolation of the disappearance of the Great Dao.

Originally limited by the cultivation bottleneck of their bloodline talents, their physical bodies were constantly imprisoned by invisible shackles, and their daily attempts to break through had little effect.

When the Great Dao manifested, they clearly felt that the shackles within their bodies were gradually loosening, their Qi and blood power became more active and vigorous than ever before, and their muscles, bones, and skin seemed to be cheering and eager to meet even stronger challenges.

The feeling was so real, so intense, that they almost couldn't help but roar to the heavens, announcing this breakthrough joy.

Human cultivators in various regions felt it more directly.

Their sole goal is to hone their physical bodies, and they have already pushed their bodies to their limits. However, the door to a higher realm remains firmly closed to them.

When the Great Dao manifested, they also felt the door loosen.

The barrier that had been unshakeable in the past was now making faint "crackling" sounds, as if cracks were beginning to appear on the frozen lake surface.

The spark of hope was quietly ignited in the hearts of every body cultivator and demon beast who felt the shackles of their physical bodies loosening.

They seemed to see their future path being infinitely broadened, and to see what was once an unattainable realm becoming within reach.

However, just as this flame of hope was burning brightly, the "path of the flesh" that had guided them suddenly disappeared.

The once clearly visible and alluring trajectory, the Daoist charm that once made them feel the infinite possibilities, all vanished in an instant, as if they had never existed.

The guiding light has gone out.

Whether it was the body cultivators and demon beasts who had just felt the thirst for power, or the powerful figures from all sides who were watching from all directions, they were all very clear about this point.

After a brief moment of astonishment, intense disappointment and regret swept through the entire Four Spirit Realms like a plague.

That's the resentment of being rejected when you've already reached the threshold; that's the despair of being on the verge of embarking on a smooth path only to find there's no way forward.

The world returned to silence, leaving behind only the lingering, immense psychological gap caused by the realization that "it could have been" but "could not have been."

"This is a failure?"

Above the Xuanyuan Mansion, Lu Zhenting felt an indescribable regret.

Although Wei Zhenjie felt some regret about the Central Holy Land, he quickly adjusted his mindset.

Although he was unable to witness the opening of the first Great Dao in the Four Spirit Realms, as one of the few people who knew the identity of the Lord of Lingguang Palace, he clearly knew that with the current state of mind and vision of the Lord of Lingguang Palace, he was simply not qualified to shoulder the responsibility of the 'Dao Lord'.

For cultivators, taking too big a step is not a good thing.

Only by walking steadily can you go far.

Now that she has touched the threshold of the 'Dao', it is only a matter of time before she opens up the path. Giving her more time to comprehend it may be a good thing for both her and the Four Spirit Realms.

The local powerhouses were filled with regret, but the cultivators from other regions who were lurking in various parts of the Four Spirit Realms all breathed a sigh of relief.

If a Dao Lord who opens up the Great Dao truly appears in the Four Spirit Realms, many of their plans will likely fall through.

“Opening up a great path is not so easy. The Lord of Lingguang Palace is most likely a greedy and reckless person.”

"The Great Dao suddenly manifested and then suddenly disappeared, and even the tribulation lightning failed to condense. The Palace Master of Lingguang Palace probably made a mistake in his cultivation."

In the sycamore grove, Hua Changxi was completely unaware of the effects caused by the manifestation of the physical body.

At this moment, the light chain connecting the seven chakras in her body had dimmed and lost its luster. Except for the sacral chakra, which still had a stream of light rotating, the other six chakras had turned gray.

She was rash. She shouldn't have been so reckless, attempting to cultivate the eighth chapter of the Nine Revolutions Profound Technique without adequate preparation or even a thorough understanding of its immense risks and profound mysteries.

Even if you cultivate, you shouldn't be greedy and open all seven chakras, trying to reach the sky in one step.

The physical chakras are divided into eight stages: Stage 1: Opening the root chakra; Stage 2: Opening the sacral chakra; Stage 3: Opening the navel chakra; Stage 4: Opening the heart chakra;
Fifth stage: Opening the throat chakra; Sixth stage: Opening the third eye chakra; Seventh stage: Opening the crown chakra; Eighth stage: Connecting the seven chakras to achieve the path of the physical body.

This should have been a gradual and natural process, like building a skyscraper, where a solid foundation is needed before progress can be made layer by layer.

However, the immense potential unleashed in the parasol tree forest, along with the astonishing effects of the Xuanhuang Fruit, greatly encouraged and also bewildered her.

That power made her feel as if she were omnipotent and had endless potential.

Driven by this mindset, she was blinded by greed and impatience, and even had the arrogant idea of ​​opening all seven chakras at once and cultivating the eighth chapter to perfection.

She never knew she was so greedy.

Furthermore, before today, she had always believed that physical cultivation was not hindered by mental state.

Physical cultivation does not seek spiritual roots, but only focuses on one's own body, using flesh and blood as a furnace and bones as a pillar, seeking the true meaning of power in the struggle against pain and limits.

In her understanding, the world of body cultivation only has the strength of power and the limits of the physical body.

Those inner demons born from love, obsession, and fear are merely various thoughts that arise when a spiritual cultivator's soul is too scattered while comprehending the laws of heaven and earth.

She has always believed this since she started practicing the Nine Revolutions Profound Technique, and she has also practiced and experienced it in this way.

But now, looking at the black flames on the nascent soul's heart, she knew she was wrong.

Whether it's cultivation through methods or physical cultivation, it's just a cultivation method chosen by people. At its core, it's about people!

Humans have desires, emotions, joys, anger, sorrows, and fears, and desires and fears are hidden deep in their hearts.

Whether it's comprehending the universe or tempering the physical body, what you ultimately have to face is your own complex, ever-changing, and vulnerable heart.

Hua Changxi raised her hand to cover her chest. This sudden attack of the lightning tribulation made her clearly 'see' the fear in her heart once again.

She didn't expect that even though her strength was constantly improving, the unease in her heart had not disappeared, nor had it been alleviated.

Hua Changxi frowned deeply as he looked at the black flames on the nascent soul.

Her thoughts and fears, amplified by the black flames, were already affecting her judgment and shaking her mind, causing her behavior to become somewhat out of control.

She is now in a vicious cycle where the black flames amplify her desires, and her desires expand, fueling the black flames.

If this continues, she will gradually lose herself in various desires under the stimulation of the black flames.

Hua Changxi took out the eight-petaled black and white lotus lantern that she had obtained from Zhu Yan and Chu Junshan, her face showing some distress.

Once ignited, the black flame cannot be extinguished; only by igniting the white flame can the effects of the black flame be balanced and neutralized.

But how exactly can she ignite the white flame?
Hua Changxi thought of the cultivators she had met before who could ignite both black and white flames simultaneously. Those people were all affiliated with the royal family and the Zhu family. Perhaps she could think of a way to make contact with them.

"Om~"

A single thought can cause a tremor.

Yu Fu: "Master, Qihuang Pavilion is holding a meeting of its directors, and they specifically requested that you attend in person."

Hua Changxi read it, but didn't even bother to reply.

After a while, Yu Fu sent another message: "The Pavilion Master said that if you don't show up, the rumors outside will be true, and you will be the Palace Master of Lingguang Palace."

Hua Changxi's eyes flickered as she read the text message.

Qihuang Pavilion was established by the royal family, and the head of the pavilion is the prince consort who married a princess. Is the royal family trying to verify their status?

Hua Changxi thought of the tribulation clouds that had just disappeared. Could it be that the people outside thought she was injured, which caused the tribulation to fade away?
(End of this chapter)