My filial piety will never change

Faced with this situation, Zhao Yuchen knew that he had to take more direct measures. He had to fight against the three Gongsun Ningyu who were influenced by the Dao Yun.

In this spiritual space, Zhao Yuchen seemed to be completely immersed in their warmth. Every movement and every smile of his seemed to be enjoying this false warmth.

But in fact, deep in his heart he was constantly looking for the weaknesses of these three Gongsun Ningyu.

Finally, when they were completely immersed in this false warmth, Zhao Yuchen suddenly stopped all his movements. A look of disgust appeared on his face, and he said coldly: "You have no charm at all. Any service you provide me feels nothing and makes me feel sick."

The three Gongsun Ningyu froze in their tracks, their faces filled with disbelief, as if they had been dealt a heavy blow. Zhao Yuchen's words were like a sharp sword, piercing deep into their hearts.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Zhao Yuchen suddenly rushed out of their encirclement and directly came to the domineering Gongsun Ningyu. Without any hesitation, he directly injected his spiritual power into the seal, completely destroying it.

Under the infusion of Zhao Yuchen's spiritual power, the domineering Gongsun Ningyu finally opened her eyes. Her eyes revealed a strong will, and she understood everything that was happening before her.

"Chen'er, leave the rest to me." Every breath of the domineering Gongsun Ningyu seemed extremely confident.

The other three Gongsun Ningyus saw Zhao Yuchen's complete devotion to the domineering Gongsun Ningyu, and they all showed great resentment. They screamed in anger and immediately attacked the domineering Gongsun Ningyu.

However, the domineering Gongsun Ningyu just smiled indifferently, waved her hands lightly, and took care of the other party in a few moves.

Her strong will and domineering power left the three fragile Gongsun Ningyu with no room to resist. In the end, she absorbed them into her body, completely merging them.

Zhao Yuchen knew that the real Gongsun Ningyu had returned.

But he was also very curious, "Master, with your spiritual power, how could you be sealed by these three fragile parts?"

Gongsun Ningyu said, "After being transported here, this crucial part of my soul was suppressed by some kind of Dao rhyme, allowing the vulnerable part to take advantage. This kind of Dao rhyme's power is something I've never encountered before. It seems to be closely connected to the laws of this space."

"Dao rhyme?" Zhao Yuchen pondered, "Is it the original Dao rhyme?"

"I don't know yet." Gongsun Ningyu shook her head. "But what is certain is that this Dao rhyme is extremely powerful. It controls almost everything in this space. Chen'er, let's return to our main bodies first, and then find a way to break through this illusion-like world."

Zhao Yuchen nodded. Perhaps the road ahead would be very difficult, but they had to keep going. Otherwise, they would be trapped here forever, unable to return to the real world.

"Okay, let's go." The two of them slowly dissipated in the soul space and returned to their main bodies.

As soon as his main body opened his eyes, Zhao Yuchen immediately felt the changes in his surroundings. The small bridge and stream where they were standing was affected by the powerful Dao rhyme, and everything seemed illusory and unreal.

"Chen'er, should you... withdraw first?" Gongsun Ningyu looked at her messy body and the valley pierced by the divine weapon and suggested softly.

"Ahem!" Zhao Yuchen chuckled, "In order to achieve spiritual fusion with Master, I had a hearty battle with you. But... since I've already done it, I might as well do it to the end."

It was so hot in the soul space, and it was interrupted halfway. I felt stuck and uncomfortable.

"Even now, you're still trying to take advantage of me." Gongsun Ningyu glared at him and pulled him into a hug. "Don't move. Let me help you. Consider this your reward for all the worry you've given me during this time."

"Hmm~" Zhao Yuchen couldn't help but let out a refreshing moan, "Sure enough, this kind of master is more attractive."

Gongsun Ningyu bit his ear, "But there is one thing those vulnerable parts are not wrong."

"what's up?"

"With more and more women around you, your master will be in a bad mood." Gongsun Ningyu suddenly sneered, "Sometimes, your master even thinks about castrating Chen'er so that you won't mess around."

Zhao Yuchen's body trembled, and his divine weapon almost shrank. "Disciple has not messed around... and my love for Master has not diminished in the slightest."

"Haha..." Gongsun Ningyu seemed to sense the weakness of the divine weapon and immediately increased the speed of attack. "Chen'er's current expression makes this teacher feel happy."

"Alas, Master has become a teasing man." Zhao Yuchen sighed softly, then climbed up the mountain with both hands, "We will definitely be able to go back..."

The master and the disciple looked at each other, and reached the summit under their gaze...

The game was over and the two of them tidied up their clothes.

They returned hand in hand to the main road of Yin Yang Valley. The faces of the disciples were blurred, moving like machines.

"It seems that this fantasy world is much more complicated than we imagined." Zhao Yuchen said, "But one thing is certain: the current changes have only occurred after Master woke up. From this, we can infer that its connection with you is much deeper than its connection with me. Perhaps it was created based on you."

Gongsun Ningyu nodded. "Indeed, since my cultivation has returned, I can better sense the texture of the Dao rhyme in this space. Hmm... I want to try a more violent method!"

Zhao Yuchen naturally supported it with both hands, "Master, do whatever you want."

Gongsun Ningyu narrowed her beautiful eyes, "Master wants to do this!"

She slowly raised her hands, and the surrounding spiritual energy began to gather crazily, forming a huge jade-like fire fist. The power of this fire fist was so strong that the entire world was printed red, as if the whole world was burning.

The power of the fire fist spread in all directions, burning all vague matter, including those disciples, who were all reduced to ashes in the flames.

A gap appeared in the space beneath the flames, and everything began to crumble. However, from within this blazing red flame, a figure, condensed from a powerful Dao rhyme, suddenly emerged. This figure was identical to Gongsun Ningyu at the moment, even down to the flaming fist she held.

The Gongsun Ningyu, formed from the Dao rhyme, raised an eyebrow and said, "Defeat me, and you will gain my power. However, I will always be a little stronger than you."

Chapter 35: Common Disaster

Anger flashed in Gongsun Ningyu's eyes, and she said coldly, "You're the one behind all this? Who are you?"

"I am what you want but cannot get." The incarnation of the Dao rhyme looked disdainful in his eyes.

Zhao Yuchen, who was watching this scene from the side, analyzed: "Master, it is very likely that she is the origin of the Dao rhyme, and it is specially tailored for you."

Gongsun Ningyu recalled that when everyone pushed open the door of the central pagoda, endless Dao rhyme surged out at that moment. Perhaps this was the test given to them by the original Dao rhyme.

But her test should be faced by each person individually, so why is she with Zhao Yuchen? Is he also part of the test?

These questions flashed through Gongsun Ningyu's mind, but she didn't have time to think about them.

The incarnation of Dao Yun waved again to provoke. The provocative look and arrogant attitude showed one thing: a fight between the two was inevitable.

Gongsun Ningyu took a deep breath and slowly stepped forward, each step firm and powerful. Her flaming fist gathered once more. This time, she would mobilize all her strength. She would defeat this Dao-condensed self and obtain the power of the source.

The battle begins.

The two Gongsun Ningyu figures intertwined within the flames, their fists and feet colliding in the air, emitting a deafening roar. Each collision was like a tremor between heaven and earth, and the surrounding space trembled under this force.

Zhao Yuchen stood in the distance. He did not intervene, nor could he intervene.

The flames burned, the Dao rhyme boiled, and the battle between the two Gongsun Ningyu intensified. This was a battle concerning fate and the origin of the Great Dao.

The battle intensified, Gongsun Ningyu like a lone boat in a raging storm, despite the precarious situation, she refused to give in. She threw all her might into each attack, but each time, the Dao Yun incarnation was only a tiny bit stronger, as if no matter how hard she tried, she could never reach the brink of victory.

Even in the face of such adversity, Gongsun Ningyu held onto no sign of retreat. Her fighting spirit burned like a blazing flame, determined to turn the tide of battle. She darted through the flames, each attack laced with a desperate determination.

While battling Gongsun Ningyu, the Dao Yun incarnation spoke calmly, "Cultivators spend their entire lives pursuing the Great Dao, yet they don't realize that the Great Dao isn't obtained from the outside world, but rather discovered within oneself. When you reach the Buddha Realm, you'll only activate your own Great Dao, not readily available material things."

Gongsun Ningyu panted during the battle, her eyes as determined as ever. "But we have reached the Buddha Realm and activated our own Dao, which is equivalent to obtaining the Dao Key from the Buddha Realm. Therefore, your statement is not accurate."

The Dao Yun incarnation was slightly stunned, a hint of admiration flashing in her eyes. "You do have a certain talent, but unfortunately, your strength has not reached this level. Forcing yourself to activate the Dao will only destroy yourself."

Gongsun Ningyu's body was battered and bruised in the battle, but her voice remained firm, "If I cannot attain the Great Dao, then there is no difference between me and death."

After saying this, she rushed towards the Dao Yun incarnation again, and the battle became more intense. Every confrontation was like a struggle against fate, and every collision was like challenging the limits of oneself.

Finally, Gongsun Ningyu's body could no longer withstand such a battle. Her flesh was shattered by the powerful impact, leaving only a trace of her soul floating in the air. Her soul seemed weak and transparent, as if it could dissipate at any time.

In the end, even this trace of soul gradually disappeared, leaving only the incarnation of Dao Yun and the lonely Zhao Yuchen.

The Dao Yun incarnation looked at Zhao Yuchen, her eyes still so calm, "She is gone, what are you going to do?"

Zhao Yuchen wasn't at all saddened by Gongsun Ningyu's passing. He whispered, "I have a question. If this is Master's great tribulation, why am I even here? Why not start a solo challenge for me?"

The Dao Yun incarnation's expression changed slightly, and he said, "That's a good question, but I can't give you an answer."

Zhao Yuchen chuckled and said, "If you can't give an answer, then let me give the answer."

"Oh?"

"I used to think this was just Master's tribulation, but it's actually a tribulation we share. Her body, controlled by a vulnerable part, has fallen into the depths of desire, and I can either sink with her or help her. There's something strange: when the domineering woman was sealed, I had a hunch that I could use my spirit to unseal her. And indeed, that's what happened. But I can't figure out why I feel this way.

But if we view this calamity as a shared calamity for both of us, it makes sense. We can help each other, but we must attain enlightenment together, otherwise we will be forever lost.

There's also something strange: after Grandmaster regained control of her true form, her powers were restored, but mine wasn't. I could only watch helplessly as she vanished before my eyes. Logically, my powers shouldn't have vanished. This shows that this was also a test for me.

The Dao Yun incarnation said lightly: "No matter how you guess, it can't change the fact that she has fallen, right?"

Zhao Yuchen said: "No, you are her great calamity. If she is really dead, then you will disappear with her."

The incarnation of Dao Yun didn't say anything, just stared at Zhao Yuchen.

Zhao Yuchen just looked at her like that, and the two of them seemed to be wearing down each other's patience.

Finally, the Dao Yun incarnation spoke first: "You really haven't experienced any fluctuations at all... You should be anxious about losing your system abilities and cultivation."

"I was indeed anxious at first, but then I thought, as an ordinary person, I have gained enough and had more happiness over the years. Even if I die like this, I will feel very satisfied."

"Won't you have any regrets?"

"Of course I have regrets. I can't bear to part with the women I've had relationships with, and I still want to continue living that shameless life with them." Zhao Yuchen suddenly smiled. "You just mentioned the system's capabilities. This is a secret that only I know. Since you know it, it means you are derived from me. I understand. You are not the incarnation of the Dao rhyme of the master, but the incarnation of my Dao rhyme. The reason you disguised yourself as the master is because I am the master's Dao calamity. This can be confirmed from her experience when she first came in. You are really too cunning, as cunning as me."

The Dao Yun incarnation also smiled, and its form slowly changed, becoming exactly like Zhao Yuchen. "You are indeed very smart. But this also proves that Gongsun Ningyu is truly dead."

Zhao Yuchen spread his hands and said, "As long as she is still in this Origin Avenue, she will not die. Don't forget. Her and I share the same calamity. We will die together."

Chapter 36 The Test of Origin

The Dao Yun incarnation stared at Zhao Yuchen, "Her tribulation failed, but yours hasn't yet. You have two choices: one is to continue to accept the test of the Great Dao. The other is to leave the Buddha Realm and miss the Origin Great Dao forever."

Zhao Yuchen chuckled and said, "If I go back now, I will be unable to salvage the situation and will still lose everything in the end. So I'd rather choose to take a gamble here."

"You might never get out."

"So why not."

Zhao Yuchen's choice didn't surprise the Dao Yun incarnation, as if all of this was within his expectations. She nodded slightly, and with a gentle wave of her arm, the surrounding environment changed again.

Zhao Yuchen was transported back to the time when he first entered Yinyang Valley. Standing at the entrance, gazing at the familiar mountain gate, he felt an indescribable feeling well up in his heart. All three masters were present, and this time, their personalities and characteristics remained unchanged.

However, Zhao Yuchen still lost his system abilities. He was no longer the time traveler with cheats, but an ordinary teenager. Without his system abilities, he would be unable to resolve the impending disaster facing Yin Yang Valley. He could only watch helplessly as Sheng Ying perished in the disaster, a scene that pierced his heart like a sharp blade.

Gongsun Ningyu and Gu Lingling were also seriously injured in the siege by several forces that night. They fled Yinyang Valley with Zhao Yuchen. After that, the three of them drifted to a deserted place and began a hard life.

After six months of wandering, Gongsun Ningyu finally lost her patience. On a stormy night, she devoured Zhao Yuchen completely. At that moment, Zhao Yuchen felt an unprecedented sense of powerlessness and despair. All his efforts and perseverance seemed to have vanished in this moment.

However, all this was but a fleeting dream. When Zhao Yuchen awoke, he found himself still facing the Dao Yun Avatar. The Dao Yun Avatar's voice echoed through the empty space: "Without the blessing of the system's power, you cannot change your fate. Everything you have achieved was not earned through your own efforts, but granted by the system. Beings like you are not worthy of obtaining the Great Dao of Origin."

Zhao Yuchen smiled again. "Yes, I shouldn't have been qualified, but as the saying goes, luck is also a part of strength. I have already accepted all of this with peace of mind. As the incarnation of the Origin of Dao Rhythm, I am no match for you. If you don't want to submit to me, you can just kill me."

The Dao Yun incarnation's expression changed slightly, "Have you completely given up?"

"I'm not giving up. I'm waiting for your test." Zhao Yuchen's voice was unusually calm.

"The test is ongoing, but..." There was a hint of doubt in the voice of the incarnation of Tao Yun.

"But you can't do anything to me, right? The reason is very simple, because I accept my shortcomings and my regrets. If I have to fight, I am willing to fight to death..." Zhao Yuchen only held one attitude - a dead pig is not afraid of boiling water.

The Dao Yun incarnation began to emit a strange light, and his voice became ethereal and profound in the light: "You have passed the test, but whether you can withstand the impact of the Origin Dao depends entirely on you..."

Thousands of rays of light poured into his body like sharp swords...

At this moment, Zhao Yuchen felt as if he could feel an unprecedented power surging through his body. That power was like a torrent, washing over every cell and fragment of his soul. His body also began to emit a faint light, which grew brighter and brighter, eventually enveloping him completely.

In this rhyme of light, he saw the origin of all worlds, the evolution of countless universes, and the cycle of life and death of all living beings in every world.

A huge amount of information poured into his brain, as if it was going to suffocate him to death.

The only thing Zhao Yuchen could do was to hold on to that strand of soul core, and then let this information and power wash over his body.

The yin and yang power and system abilities in his body all turned into part of the origin of the avenue and ran through his entire body.

All the system values ​​disappeared, and all the items in the system store were returned to his Daoyun space...

He can use the previous system abilities almost unlimited times, and can also freely access all the props in the system store.

In terms of cultivation, he surpassed the Taoist Ancestor and reached the realm of the first generation of Taoist spirits.

When the light faded, Zhao Yuchen opened his eyes, and a new power flashed in his eyes, a power that transcended all space and worlds.

Now, he can create a small world at will with just a flick of his finger.

The Dao Yun incarnation looked at Zhao Yuchen with a hint of admiration in its eyes. "You have obtained the Origin of the Great Dao. But in return, you must also fulfill your responsibilities. Protect the evil seal of this Buddha world."

Zhao Yuchen was puzzled: "What is the seal of all evil?"

The Dao Yun incarnation explained, "The Buddha Realm is the source of countless worlds. All evil generated in the lower worlds will return here. Sealed within each pagoda is the embodiment of this evil. Behind each inscription, they await the opportunity to see the light of day. Or perhaps, they have already found their opportunity."

Zhao Yuchen asked: "How do you say that?"

The Dao Yun incarnation slowly disappeared, leaving behind only one sentence, "Use your origin of the Great Dao to find out."

Zhao Yuchen took a deep breath and used the origin of the Dao rhyme to filter the information of all the worlds. Finally, his eyes widened, "We have all been used as pawns. Let's rescue the master first."

In this space dominated by the Dao rhyme, everything seemed possible. Zhao Yuchen's consciousness gradually extended, reuniting Gongsun Ningyu's body and soul.

Gongsun Ningyu slowly opened her eyes, a trace of confusion in her eyes. She had no idea what she had just experienced. She only remembered that she was defeated in the battle with the Dao Yun incarnation, and then everything fell into darkness.

Zhao Yuchen briefly explained what had just happened.