Perfection: The Eastern Emperor Bell manifests, I am the Golden Crow Heavenly Emperor

Chapter 61 Endless Path, the Arrival of the Six Paths

Finally, the most profound and mysterious self-corpse slowly solidified.

It looked the most ordinary, just like Lu Xuan in his usual appearance, wearing a simple blue robe, with eyes as calm as still water, as if he had seen through the cycle of countless reincarnations.

Its hands were empty, yet it seemed to hold an invisible source of the Dao.

It has no inclination towards good or evil, no emotional fluctuations, it simply "exists" purely, and is the most essential core of Lu Xuan after stripping away all external attributes.

It is the bridge connecting the two evil spirits, and also the fundamental principle governing them.

The three corpses stand apart, each with a distinct aura, yet they share a common origin, forming a delicate and stable balance.

As Lu Xuan experienced the new forms of the three corpses, his understanding deepened.

"I see... Severing the three corpses is not only about severing them, but also about 'merging with the Dao'."

He muttered to himself.

The evil corpse, capable of conquest, wields the power of the Chaos Bell for attack, serving as a powerful weapon to protect the Dao and deal with all external demons and calamities. Within its destruction lies the hidden vitality of "destruction followed by creation."

A benevolent corpse can be transformed into a teacher, spreading the Dharma, gathering fortune, and protecting a region; it is the foundation for accumulating merit and consolidating one's roots. Beneath its compassion lies the majesty of a "wrathful Vajra."

The self, sitting in the center, harmonizes good and evil, clarifies the true nature of the mind, and deduces the Great Dao. It is the fundamental guide for advancing on the path of the Dao and the manifestation of the "self" that transcends everything.

The three complement each other and none can be lacking. If one only cultivates goodness, one will become weak and unable to resist external evils; if one only cultivates evil, one will sink into killing and eventually suffer divine retribution. Only when good and evil coexist and one governs oneself can one see the complete picture of the Great Dao, achieve harmony between Yin and Yang, and realize the primordial unity.

"This method is the correct way to 'sever the three corpses'."

Lu Xuan's eyes shone brightly.

What he killed in the previous battle of the Boundary Sea was merely a rudimentary form based on his understanding at the time. Now, after reflection and deduction, it has finally returned to the most core and most powerful form of this technique.

With a slight thought, the malevolent aura in the corpse's eyes subsided, and it nodded slightly to him.

It then transformed into a streak of black light and merged into the Chaos Bell. Instantly, more ancient carvings of battle and slaughter appeared on the bell's surface. The aura of attack was restrained, yet it appeared even more terrifying.

The benevolent corpse smiled, held the Heart Lamp, and took a step forward, directly piercing through the Chaos Palace and appearing above the Golden Crow Clan's territory.

It did not reveal its true form, but instead transformed into an invisible, peaceful Taoist rhythm, sprinkling sweet rain and preaching scriptures.

In an instant, all the creatures in the Golden Crow territory felt a sense of peace, and their comprehension seemed to improve. Many clansmen who were stuck in bottlenecks suddenly saw the light.

The self-corpse remained seated opposite Lu Xuan, working with his original body to deduce the Great Dao and refine the details of the method.

Lu Xuan knew that, based on this method, the seven quasi-immortal kings of the Golden Crow Clan, and even all beings who had the potential to cultivate this method, would undergo a fundamental transformation.

What they need to confront is no longer the vague "attachment, thought, and essence," but the more concrete "good, evil, and self" that can better illuminate their inner selves.

This is undoubtedly more dangerous, because confronting one's inner good and evil is far more challenging than dealing with external obsessions.

But once successful, the rewards will be immense, representing a double sublimation of both one's Dao heart and strength!

Inside the Chaos Palace, the Daoist chants grew increasingly profound.

Using himself as a model, Lu Xuan began to systematically organize this perfected method of "severing the three corpses".

A brand new era of spiritual practice that directly addresses the primordial chaos and questions the true nature of the mind.

With the redefinition of these three corpses, the curtain officially rose.

In the future, the heavens will surely be stirred up by this distinction between good and evil, and the light of the Dao fruit will shine even more brilliantly!

Just as Lu Xuan was beginning to perfect the "Good and Evil Self" Three Corpse Method in the Chaos Palace, the Good Corpse Incarnation quietly bestowed blessings upon the Golden Crow Clan's territory.

A vast, balanced, and peaceful spatial fluctuation emanated from outside the Immortal Realm. It carried no hostility, but rather an ancient and noble Daoist charm.

Outside the Golden Crow Clan's territory, ripples spread across the starry sky as an ancient warship, crafted from Chaos Stone and World Tree branches, slowly emerged from the void.

The warship was not large, but it exuded an aura of vicissitudes, having endured countless baptisms of blood and fire. On the flag at the bow was engraved the emblem of the ancient world—an intertwined phantom of the Endless Bell and the Wheel of Reincarnation.

The warships were anchored at the starport when several figures descended.

The leaders were none other than the Immortal King Wuzhong and the Immortal King Liudao Lunhui.

The arrival of these two pillars of the ancient realm was of great significance. Behind them followed several exceptionally outstanding quasi-immortal kings from the new generation of the ancient realm.

Each of them exuded an air of grandeur, their eyes filled with curiosity about the ancestral land of the Golden Crow and reverence for the Eastern Emperor.

King Lu Huang, the old Golden Crow King, had already led the clan's high-ranking members to greet them outside, their expressions respectful yet neither servile nor arrogant.

With Lu Xuan in charge, the Golden Crow Clan is now on par with any other power.

"Fellow Daoist Wuzhong, Fellow Daoist Liudao, you have come from afar. I am sorry for not welcoming you properly."

Lu Huang cupped his hands in greeting, and now that he was acting as the head of the clan, his demeanor had become increasingly composed.

The Immortal King Wuzhong had a gentle face, but his gaze seemed to pierce through time and space. He smiled and said.

"Fellow Daoist Lu Huang, you are too kind. His Majesty the Eastern Emperor created the supreme law, overcame the world-shaking calamity, and his power shook the world sea. We have come here to offer our congratulations and also to ask for your guidance."

The Six Paths of Reincarnation Immortal King's six black holes slowly rotated around him, his aura profound and unfathomable.

He nodded in acknowledgment, but his gaze was already fixed on the majestic ancient Fusang tree and the chaotic palace atop it, a barely perceptible glint of deduction flashing in his eyes.

"Please, fellow Daoists. His Majesty is aware of your arrival." Lu Huang stepped aside to lead the way.

As the group passed through the magnificent territory of their clan, countless Golden Crow clansmen cast curious and proud glances their way.

They could feel the immense pressure emanating from the two ancient immortal kings.

But more than anything, it was a sense of pride and honor – this was the dignity brought by their Golden Crow Clan Emperor!

As they approached the ancient Fusang tree, both Wuzhong and the Six Paths Reincarnation Immortal King's expressions became slightly solemn.

They sensed an atmosphere on the Great Dao that was completely different from anything they had experienced before.

It's not simply about heat and dominance, but rather about an indescribable sense of harmony.

It possesses a serene and tranquil Daoist charm that soothes the soul, a destructive will that is held back yet makes even immortal kings tremble, and a detached and serene composure that observes everything.

"Fellow Daoist Donghuang's Dao is becoming increasingly unfathomable."

The Immortal King Wuzhong sighed softly.

Upon arriving at the Chaos Palace, the doors opened silently, revealing an interior that was not as magnificent as one might have imagined.

Instead, it was an endless chaotic void, with only the central area where Lu Xuan sat cross-legged on the Chaotic Green Lotus.

The Chaos Bell floated above his head, and three illusory figures, similar in appearance to him but completely different in temperament, appeared and disappeared behind him.

"Fellow Daoist Wuzhong, Fellow Daoist Liudao, how have you been?"

Lu Xuan opened his eyes, his gaze calm, as if containing the vision of the creation of the world.

He did not get up, but no one felt it was impolite. At their level, every move they made was in accordance with the Dao.

"Congratulations, Fellow Daoist Donghuang, on your advancement in the Great Dao and the creation of an unparalleled technique!"

The Immortal King Wuzhong solemnly cupped his hands, and he could clearly sense it.

The Lu Xuan before us is far more powerful than he was during the Great Battle of the Boundary Sea; it is a fundamental transformation.

The Six Paths Reincarnation Immortal King also spoke, his voice carrying a unique magnetism.

"Fellow Daoist, your method seems to involve the secrets of the origin, triggering a calamity of the Great Dao. We sense it and yearn for it, so we have come to trouble you. We hope that you can generously enlighten us."

He stated his purpose directly; at the Immortal King level, there was no need for much beating around the bush.

Lu Xuan smiled slightly; he had already expected this.

The creation of the Dharma was too tumultuous, highlighting the profound mystery of the "severing the three corpses" technique.

It's impossible to hide this from those beings who stand at the pinnacle of the heavens.

(End of this chapter)