Primordial Era: Reborn as a Qi Immortal, Steadily Cultivating

Chapter 47 The Three Powers and the Five Elements

"Immune to all laws..."

Maitreya looked at his palm-sized Buddha Kingdom, which was enough to save countless demons, and saw it easily neutralized by the small three-colored canopy above the other party's head.

The smile on his face disappeared completely for the first time.

Instead, an unprecedented solemnity prevailed.

His narrowed eyes were fixed on the small, self-contained world slowly rotating above Ma Yuan's head.

He could clearly sense that it was not a simple magical defense.

Rather, it is a manifestation of the original Daoist principles!

The other party constructs a cycle based on its own origin, without relying on external things, and is perfectly harmonious and flawless.

Although one's own ambition is strong, it is like water without roots.

If it cannot be defeated instantly, it will be slowly worn down by the endless cycle of life.

"Excellent! What a perfect example of inner harmony and self-sufficiency!"

Maitreya sighed inwardly in admiration.

"Fellow Daoist's Daoist techniques are profound; I admire them greatly! Please accept this supernatural power from me!"

Maitreya's fat body suddenly trembled, and a halo of Buddha light radiating purity and compassion appeared behind his head!

He no longer used those grand and sweeping supernatural powers, but instead put his hands together, looked solemn and dignified, and slowly uttered six ancient characters containing the profound sound of the supreme Dao!
"Om Mani Padme Hum!"

The Six-Syllable Mantra!
This is a top-tier supernatural power in the West.

Each character corresponds to a law of heaven and earth, containing a supreme power to purify all suffering in the world and subdue all inner demons and heretics!

Six golden ancient Sanskrit characters flew out of Maitreya's mouth.

They grew taller in the air, transforming into six golden sacred mountains.

They echoed each other from afar, setting up a cage of heaven and earth where words became law, suppressing Ma Yuan from all directions!

Inside the mountain gate, Ao Xuan and Shi Ji felt their primordial spirits tremble and their minds become uneasy under the influence of the six-character mantra.

It was as if even his own Dao was about to be converted by this magnificent Buddhist chant, so he quickly composed himself and resisted with all his might.

However, Ma Yuan, who was at the center of the storm, remained as calm and composed as ever.

He slowly raised his head, looking at the golden divine mountain pressing down from six directions, a hint of approval flashing in his eyes.

"The eight hundred unorthodox schools of the West are indeed quite effective."

He murmured to himself, then slowly raised his right hand.

"Since that's the case, I'll show you the supernatural powers I've comprehended."

As soon as he finished speaking, the three-colored canopy above his head vanished instantly.

Then, a dazzling three-colored divine light gathered and took shape in his palm!

"go with!"

With a flick of his finger, the Three Powers Divine Light, formed by the intertwining of the three fundamental elements of water, fire, and earth, transformed into a stream of light that shot into the sky!

This time, it's no longer just about defense!

With Ma Yuan's breakthrough in cultivation and a deeper understanding of the Five Elements Dao, he has already deduced countless variations of this innate divine power!

Just as the three-colored divine light rose into the air, it suddenly trembled and unexpectedly generated two more illusory rays of light!
One is a radiant phantom, full of endless vitality, representing the innate Wood element!
The other was a white phantom filled with endless sharpness, representing the killing intent of Geng metal!

Wood! gold!
Although it is illusory, it has no physical form.

It was a simulation forcibly deduced by Ma Yuan using his own Three Powers Dao Foundation.

But as these two beams of light merged...

The original cycle of the three powers instantly became more complete and more profound!
Water generates wood, wood generates fire, fire generates earth, earth generates metal, and metal generates water!

An imperfect but nascent Five Elements Cycle Wheel was formed with a roar from his supernatural powers!
"The five elements revolve, and all laws return to one!"

Ma Yuan uttered a low shout, and the dazzling divine light that evolved into the cycle of the five elements transformed into a gigantic five-colored millstone, stretching across the heavens and earth, slowly rotating in front of the six golden divine mountains that were pressing down upon it! "Rumble—!"

This time, it's a true head-on collision between Tao and Law!

The five-colored millstone turned, emanating a terrifying aura that could dissolve all laws and return all things to their original five elements.

Meanwhile, the sacred mountain of the Six-Syllable Mantra shone brightly with Buddhist light, and the sounds of chanting and meditation resounded through the sky, attempting to use the supreme Buddhist Dharma to subdue the ever-revolving power of the Five Elements!
Two completely different, yet equally powerful Daoist principles clashed, collided, and annihilated fiercely in the void!
For a time, neither side could gain the upper hand, resulting in a stalemate!
Upon seeing this, Maitreya's eyes shone even brighter.

He knew that ordinary methods were no longer effective.

Only by using their true trump cards can the winner be determined.

But he could also sense that the mysterious Taoist on the other side was also handling things with ease, and might have other tricks up his sleeve.

After all, it was just a debate on principles and techniques, not a life-or-death struggle.

Upon realizing this, Maitreya had a sudden thought, and then clapped his hands and burst into laughter.

"Fellow Daoist's supernatural powers are profound, and the Five Elements have been unified, placing you in an invincible position! I admire you, I admire you!"

Amidst laughter, he actually took back the six-syllable mantra.

The six golden divine mountains dimmed their light and transformed back into six golden rays, flying back into his body.

Seeing this, Ma Yuan understood immediately.

He knew that his opponent hadn't gone all out, and that he himself also had some trump cards up his sleeve.

If the fight continues, without using powerful weapons like the Sea-Stabilizing Pearl and the Karma Divine Power, it will likely only result in a draw.

With a wave of his hand, the enormous five-colored millstone vanished without a trace.

It transformed back into a beam of divine light from the Three Powers and entered his palm.

“Fellow Daoist, your Buddhist teachings are profound, and your words are lawful. I am truly amazed,” Ma Yuan said calmly.

A top-tier duel that could change the very fabric of the world ended abruptly and vanished without a trace thanks to the tacit understanding between the two.

Looking at Ma Yuan's composed demeanor, Maitreya admired him even more.

He was not annoyed at all by failing to win.

Instead, it was as if they had met their match, and that sincere smile reappeared on his face.

He simply found a blue stone outside the gate of Skull Mountain and sat down cross-legged in a nonchalant manner.

"Fellow Daoist's Daoist arts are profound; I greatly admire them!" He bowed to Ma Yuan from afar and said loudly.
"Today's contest has greatly benefited me. However, I still have many doubts in my mind. I wonder if I would have the honor of sitting down and discussing the Dao with you, fellow Daoist?"

Ma Yuan was slightly taken aback when he saw this, then burst into laughter.

This Maitreya is quite a remarkable person.

As a disciple of a future sage and a Taiyi Golden Immortal, he did not gain the upper hand in his battle against himself, a rogue Golden Immortal.

Instead of showing any sign of annoyance, he sincerely sought guidance.

With such a mindset, he truly deserves to be a figure who will one day lead a great sect.

"Since you have such an elegant interest, I will gladly accompany you."

After saying this, he also went to Maitreya and sat down opposite him.

Seeing that Ma Yuan agreed, Maitreya's smile widened, and he spoke first without further hesitation.

"Fellow Daoist's supernatural power just now, using the Three Powers to evolve the Five Elements, and the Five Elements to return to one, making them impervious to all laws, has truly broadened my horizons."

"I observe that your method, fellow Daoist, requires no external seeking and is entirely self-sufficient. Does your method seek that legendary, supreme state of primordial unity?"

"However, all things in heaven and earth are born from the way of heaven."

Cultivation is also a way for cultivators to steal the spiritual energy of heaven and earth and comprehend the laws of heaven and earth.

Fellow Daoist, although your method can achieve harmony within, it seems to sever the connection with the outside world.

How can a tree reach the sky without roots? How can a river be vast without a source?
"I am but a foolish and dull-witted fellow Daoist, may I ask you, my friend, where exactly does the root of your inner seeking lie?"

(End of this chapter)