e-booksonline Chapter 72 The Phoenix Tree Removes Dust
Chapter 72 The Phoenix Tree Removes Dust
Chapter 72 The Phoenix Tree Removes Dust
Danxue Divine Mountain, at its foot.
Led by the phoenix and surrounded by a totem imbued with pure spiritual energy, Xiong Zhou arrived at a mountain stele inscribed with profound primitive divine meaning.
————“Danxue” (丹穴).
This is not Taoist script, but divine script with divine connotations. It is a system of characters inscribed by the power of faith and vows, symbolizing a splendid corner of a certain path of cultivation.
Without needing the phoenix to explain, all beings possessing a life essence similar to the first level of Refinement can understand the meaning of these two divine runes simply by looking at the words "Danxue" (丹穴).
The divine script was extremely active, spreading a gentle flame that shone within the inner world, allowing Xiong Zhou to see one aspect of what the Phoenix had cultivated and learned from this subtle perspective.
"The Totem of Abundance is a path personally inscribed by the chief deity of our Danxue pantheon."
"Every living being that comes to Danxue as a guest, and every totem that comes to Danxue to participate in the Liquan Banquet, can see the direction we are preparing to move forward."
A phoenix landed on the mountain stele, and strands of azure, radiant feathers fell, brushing against the two divine inscriptions on it.
"The Totem of Abundance: If you wish, you may touch these two divine runes, which will transport the willing and touching beings into a phantom divine realm."³
"They will explain to you in more detail the vision that our Danxue pantheon wants to achieve."
Xiong Zhou nodded slightly.
He was indeed quite curious about the Phoenix and the Danxue Divine System he founded.
This practice of directly engaging with a pantheon through divine inscriptions to understand its true nature is indeed a way to achieve mutual understanding.
This is probably one of the ways that the Phoenix and the Danxue pantheon distinguish between "enemies" and "friends".
"call."
I am indeed quite curious about the vision you've mentioned.
As Xiong Zhou responded, he gently pressed his paw onto the mountain monument.
Wisps of sparkling, spiritually imbued sparks suddenly emerged from the mountain monument, gently "blowing" towards the bear-shaped boat.
Come.
The strange feeling of entering a dream world instantly appeared in his solidified consciousness within the inner world, giving him the illusion that he was having a "lucid dream".
After a moment's observation, he looked around and saw a vast expanse of lush greenery, and he was slightly amazed.
This is not the illusion of having a "lucid dream," but rather a real dream, specifically the dream contained within the mountain monument.
Xiong Zhou thought to himself, "I didn't expect the Phoenix to be so skilled in the Dao of Dreams. Moreover, the true meaning placed in the mountain stele is actually at the [Lv.6] level. That's quite impressive."
He extended his senses, exploring the surrounding mountains and perceiving the events and things happening in the dream.
A few breaths later, Xiong Zhou's expression showed a hint of astonishment.
This dream world still maintains a "survival of the fittest" order, but it is much better than the environment outside the current Mountain and Sea Realm.
The creatures living at the top of the food chain are no longer tyrannical; killing is merely a means to satisfy their own hunger.
Moreover, these creatures at the top of the food chain, after solving their own needs for food and cultivation, will fulfill their duty to protect the order of heaven and earth, and will macroscopically regulate the energy of heaven and earth within their own territories, so that the balance of nature and the prosperity of all things can be maintained.
A totem that is not a totem.
Although still imperfect, bloody, and capable of consuming blood, it already possesses a hint of the divine essence of the "Qi Refining World," which has been bestowed with titles by the gods of heaven and earth.
This embodies a cultivation system, a cultivation civilization, and a cultivation philosophy; it is the prototype of a cultivation system.
"The Phoenix has actually taken this step..."
"Following the development of heaven and earth, maintaining the balance of heaven and earth, and coexisting with all things in heaven and earth are three concepts of cultivation."
"In that case, the Danxue Divine System is his practice of spreading these three cultivation concepts."
"As the pantheon grows, this nascent cultivation philosophy will spread throughout the Nanshan mountain range, altering the cosmic order of this part of the Mountain and Sea Realm."
enlightenment.
These two words reappeared in Xiong Zhou's mind.
Subconsciously, he began to compare the philosophy and operation of Danxue Divine Mountain with the system and development history of Tai Li Immortal Sect, and recalled what he had cultivated and learned.
A series of hazy insights suddenly rose in my heart.
"The laws and principles of heaven and earth, and the way of heaven and earth, are all individual components that make up the Phoenix's philosophy."
"Now, Phoenix is trying to operate this machine called 'Concept' to verify this cultivation concept to all things in heaven and earth and to all living beings."
"This is, the attainment of enlightenment..."
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Amazing! Without any guidance, this Phoenix has actually embarked on the right path.
This is an attempt to "educate" the creatures of the Nanshan mountain range, to establish great achievements, to gain immense merit, and thus to attain the sacred status of Heaven and Earth.
Xiong Zhou had truly gained a partial understanding of the path to sainthood that the Phoenix was walking.
"The possibility of success still exists, but the level of education required and the time needed for such education are extremely long..."
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"It's unclear how far Phoenix has progressed in its understanding of the laws and principles of heaven and earth."
With a slight thought, Xiong Zhou instantly exited the dream.
Feng Que breathed a slight sigh of relief upon seeing Xiong Zhou's calm expression and slightly thoughtful look.
Xiong Zhou was not wrong; this was indeed a way for the Danxue Divine System to distinguish between "enemies" and "friends" from unfamiliar, unknown totems.
Those beings who felt repulsed by the vision that the Danxue Divine System wanted to achieve would definitely not be able to remain calm when they saw the dream within the mountain stele, let alone show a thoughtful expression.
The expression on this bountiful totem's face now signifies that this unknown Kunlun pantheon, at least due to differing ideologies, will not stand in opposition to the Danxue pantheon.
That chief god of the Kunlun pantheon doesn't look very friendly at all; he's too fierce.
"Each totem sees something different within it, but within it lies what we all hope for."
"Abundance, how is it? What do you see?"
The fluffy black and white dumpling handed Xiong Zhou a peeled, green bamboo shoot.
Xiong Zhou tilted his head, took a bite of the green bamboo shoot, and slowly chewed it in his mouth, his eyes lighting up.
It tastes amazing, crispy, and has a very subtle bamboo aroma. It's an excellent condiment to pair with pickled fish.
"call."
[I saw a peculiar relationship between all living beings and the universe.]
[It's quite interesting, and it looks comfortable; it should be a win-win situation.]
[I agree with the vision of the Danxue pantheon, and I genuinely hope that the Nanshan mountain range can provide such a "gentle" environment for spiritual practice in the future.]
Xiong Zhou added softly to himself, "It's just that we're somewhat idealistic and haven't recognized the dark side of all living beings."
"Without a powerful force to suppress it and a long period of time to make subsequent improvements, even if such a cultivation atmosphere and the general environment of cultivation civilization are formed, it will be difficult to stabilize."
"I didn't see any corresponding constraints in it... This kind of cultivation environment, formed by self-awareness, often collapses from within, and is often the first to collapse, according to the historical records of the Tai Li Immortal Sect..."
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A giant tiger with emerald green antlers on its forehead, its eyes slightly bright, said, "As expected of the Totem of Abundance that holds the power of abundance, what you and I see are quite similar. That special relationship with heaven and earth is indeed very comfortable."
Although he was the totem of the tiger clan and enjoyed the feeling of blood flowing in his mouth from his blood-eating food, it was still far inferior to that feeling of being close to heaven and earth, as if heaven and earth had transformed into a considerate and caring being.
In this comfortable state that made him squint, he felt that even delicious blood food was not necessary.
This is also the basis for his close relationship with the Danxue pantheon, his frequent participation in the Liquan banquet, and his playing with other totems that were previously only on the "recipe".
Xiong Zhou nodded slightly to the giant, striped tiger.
He did find Phoenix's philosophy quite comfortable, even if it was somewhat idealistic.
As long as the Phoenix can truly maintain its position and remain at the highest point of the Nanshan mountain range, suppressing all attempts to undermine this potential future educational outcome.
This requires the Phoenix to truly advance to the seventh level of Qi Refining and ascend to the Heavenly Saint Position in the Mountain and Sea Realm.
Xiong Zhou looked at Feng Que with a questioning look in his eyes.
The phoenix, adorned with azure downy feathers, understood the meaning. She took flight, slowly floating in the air, leading the way ahead.
"The Totem of Abundance, please follow me."
After passing through groves of trees, we arrived at the edge of a cliff, where a towering, fiery red tree came into view.
This is a parasol tree, which was born a hundred years after the creation of heaven and earth. The phoenix was conceived on its crown.
The moment the fiery red tree was seen, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth surged into the inner world of the bear boat, revealing its identity.
Suddenly, one after another, fiery red paulownia leaves scattered in the wind, drifting across the entire Danxue Divine Mountain, mingling with the wisps of starlight in the air, transforming the gradually setting sunset scene into a magnificent dream.
Xiong Zhou could sense wisps of dreamlike essence scattering and merging into the bodies of every living being, drifting into their inner worlds, taking away some of the instinctive bloodlust and the innate savagery in their bloodlines, allowing a certain gentleness and tranquility to permeate every inch of their skin and every bone.
This involves transforming the physical body, starting from the most basic and minute details, to cultivate fertile ground for the ideas to take root and sprout.
Xiong Zhou could see clearly that these paulownia leaves, imbued with the meaning of dreams, were like a phantom, passing through the bodies of each totem beside him, carrying away certain evil thoughts and weakening the savage and bloodthirsty bestiality.
Not a single totem showed any resistance. Their expressions were quite natural, even somewhat expectant. They actively used their own power to capture the fiery red paulownia leaves and guide them across their positions.
It seemed to them that this was a stroke of luck.
Xiong Zhou clicked his tongue inwardly.
"This is indeed a rare opportunity. It can purify the mind and calm the restless bloodline of beings who are at least at the fifth level of the Refinement of Spirit. Within the Tai Li Immortal Sect, it is a special cultivation resource related to mental state. Even true disciples who want to apply for it need to report in advance and wait in line."
"However, for some beings who cultivate the laws of nature, such as killing, destroying, and annihilating, and whose cultivation path is accompanied by bloody and malevolent energy, this is a calamity."
"The purification of the murderous intent and the suppression of the destructive will significantly hinder the expansion and progress of the relevant cultivation path."
A few breaths later, hundreds of sycamore leaves rustled down from the towering sycamore tree, drifting towards Xiong Zhou's location on a slightly cool breeze. Their purpose and meaning were quite clear.
Xiong Zhou chuckled inwardly, not stopping them, letting the phoenix tree leaves, which could purify the mind and calm the restless blood, pass through him like a phantom.
Within the inner world, the ten strands of evil spirits, bound by the light of the "Scripture of Salvation" and unable to exert any negative influence on themselves, seemed to sense some intense stimulation and slowly spread out, as if they were about to fight against something.
The ten strands of evil, constantly rioting and unable to break free from the binding force of the Dharma light, naturally failed in their attempts to spread and resist.
But hundreds of fiery red sycamore leaves, following some special sensation, arrived at the inner world and floated towards these evil spirits, their destination very clear.
"Pop".
A sound similar to the bursting of bubbles rang out, as if a wisp of "dust" was being swept away from the ten strands of evil energy, carried by a fiery red leaf, and departed from the inner world.
The remaining fiery red leaves seemed bewildered. They tried to pass through the evil energy, but could not take anything away, as if that wisp of "dust" was the last remaining "spiritual impurities" in the inner world.
After several attempts, hundreds of leaves began to blur.
Since there is no "dust" filled with bloodshed and violence in this inner world, then they must leave.
"Hey, don't rush off... Mind-related cultivation resources are quite rare."
"It's just 'dust' on the soul; if I want it, I can have plenty."
A smile flashed in Xiong Zhou's eyes within his inner world. The "Tai Li Refining Method" activated on its own, materializing the delusions he had previously glimpsed, stirring up one magnificent phenomenon after another within the inner world.
"Come, sweep away my delusions!"
"Let me see your limits!"
Strands of abundant Qi actively rolled up the paulownia leaves, forcibly pressing them down onto the delusions.
In an instant, a sense of tranquility and enlightenment appeared in Xiong Zhou's eyes, causing the corners of his mouth to curl up involuntarily.
【修行境界：炼二重·真意当前进度：Lv.6（1123↑/10，000，000）】
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【修行境界：炼二重·真意当前进度：Lv.6（2235↑/10，000，000）】
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【修行境界：炼二重·真意当前进度：Lv.6（3064/10，000，000）】
He even comprehended the true meaning of heaven and earth, reaching the sixth level of refinement, but his cultivation of his true nature still hadn't made much progress, which shows how difficult it was.
Thanks to my friend for sending me these resources on cultivating inner peace; they were a huge help!
Hundreds of nearly transparent sycamore leaves left Xiong Zhou's inner world, carrying his restless delusions.
Xiong Zhou's gaze slowly focused, landing on the sycamore tree, revealing a hint of anticipation.
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