Chapter 881
Unparalleled Shock
Chapter 881 Unparalleled Shock
"Ah Qing, you've reached the Dao Integration Realm?!"
The old dragon's voice trembled uncontrollably, and his enormous dragon eyes were filled with disbelief.
It has lived for hundreds of thousands of years, seen countless brilliant people, and heard countless unbelievable stories.
But it never imagined that one day it would be so shocked by someone's speed of cultivation that it lost its composure.
Black Bull and Mingfeng also realized what was happening and quickly began to carefully sense Lu Qing's aura.
They were also stunned by this sensation.
That's right!
That aura, that Daoist charm that blends with heaven and earth, that subtle yet unsettling pressure—it was undoubtedly from the Dao Integration Realm!
Moreover, it's not just any ordinary Dao Integration Realm cultivator!
More importantly, they discovered that Lu Qing was not his true form, but rather a divine thought clone.
A divine thought clone!
what does this mean?
This means that Lu Qing's true form is much stronger than the clone in front of him.
Lu Qing's true strength was even more terrifying than they sensed.
A divine consciousness clone usually possesses only a portion of the original body's strength. Generally speaking, if it were to fully unleash its power without the suppression of the world's will, a clone possessing 30% of the original body's strength would already be considered extremely powerful.
Most cultivators' spiritual clones don't even reach one-tenth of the strength of their main body.
The mere sight of this clone was enough to make them tremble with fear.
How powerful must the main body be?
What alarmed them even more was that although Lu Qing's divine sense clone stood there without making any movements or displaying any aura, it still gave them an immense sense of oppression.
It was an instinctive feeling, as if we were facing something extremely dangerous.
Keep in mind, they are all veteran Dao Integration Realm cultivators who have lived for hundreds of thousands of years!
Needless to say, the old Azure Dragon has followed Guixu Daoist the longest, having been by his side ever since Guixu Daoist was only at the Nascent Soul Realm.
Later, when Guixu Daoist entered the Dao Transformation Realm, it rose with him, cultivating in the Guixu Secret Realm for countless millennia, its cultivation becoming unfathomable.
His mastery of the Way of Space is unparalleled, with few rivals across the entire cosmos.
It can fold, compress, and distort space, unleashing all sorts of incredible powers.
Mingfeng and the Black Bull are both exceptionally strong.
Not to mention Mingfeng, he possesses ice-based divine abilities that can freeze the heavens and earth.
If unleashed at full power, it could freeze an entire world.
Although the black bull isn't the brightest, it is the strongest.
It doesn't cultivate the laws, only the physical body, refining its flesh and skin to be harder than a Dao artifact.
Its skin, after hundreds of thousands of years of tempering, has long reached an unbelievable level.
An ordinary attack from a Dao Integration Realm cultivator wouldn't even leave a white mark on it.
When it goes berserk, even the old Azure Dragon and the Crying Phoenix have to avoid it.
Those two bull horns are its signature treasures, capable of piercing through all obstacles.
Back then, even the Black Bull couldn't withstand a single move from that Demonic Sky, and was kicked away hundreds of thousands of miles by a single hoof.
Any one of them, if placed outside, would be a force to be reckoned with.
But at this moment, they actually felt pressure when facing one of Lu Qing's divine sense clones.
How can this be?
Even if Lu Qing achieves the Dao Integration Realm, he has only recently broken through to the next level.
Logically speaking, a newly awakened cultivator at the initial stage of the Dao Integration Realm, no matter how strong, should not put so much pressure on these veteran Dao Integration Realm cultivators.
Moreover, this is only a divine thought clone!
The difference between the initial stage of the Dao Integration Realm and the advanced stage of the Dao Integration Realm, and between the divine sense clone and the main body, is more than just a world apart.
But that pressure was real, pressing down on their hearts with crystal clarity.
For a moment, the old Azure Dragon, the black bull, and the phoenix were all shocked and stared blankly at Lu Qing, speechless for a long time.
The old dragon's whiskers trembled slightly, the phoenix's feathers stood up involuntarily, and even the usually fearless black bull widened its eyes and dared not breathe.
Lu Qing met their surprised gazes with a slight smile.
The smile was faint, yet it carried a hint of gentleness and composure.
"Not long ago, I had a lucky breakthrough in the Tianyuan Great World and entered the Dao Integration Realm," Lu Qing said with a smile.
Hearing Lu Qing admit it himself, the old Azure Dragons, though somewhat prepared, were still greatly shocked.
A lucky breakthrough?
It's easy to say, but everyone knows how huge the gap is between the primordial spirit and the Dao.
A cultivator at the Nascent Soul Realm comprehends the rules of heaven and earth and comprehends various Daos.
When one's understanding reaches a certain level, one can attempt to merge one's divine thoughts with a certain Dao and thus enter the Dao Integration Realm.
This process was extremely dangerous.
Because merging divine thoughts with the Great Dao is inherently defying the will of Heaven.
If one is not careful, one will be devoured by the Great Dao. At best, one's spiritual sense will be damaged and one's cultivation will regress; at worst, one's body and spirit will be destroyed and one's soul will be scattered.
Countless exceptionally talented individuals have been stuck at the ninth tribulation of the primordial spirit for countless years, unable to take that final step.
Many exceptionally talented individuals have prepared for thousands or even tens of thousands of years to break through to the Dao Integration Realm, only to end up dying and their Dao disappearing.
The difficulty of attaining the Dao is greater than ascending to the heavens.
This is not just empty talk.
Mingfeng recalled the scene when she broke through to the Dao Integration Realm.
It had prepared for three thousand years, comprehending its ice-based magic to its fullest extent.
Under the guidance of the Taoist Guixu, he repeatedly honed his divine sense, but in the end, he still had a brush with death.
When that heavenly tribulation descended, it thought it was going to die. It was only thanks to the intervention of Daoist Guixu that it barely survived.
The black bull also recalled its own experiences.
It doesn't cultivate laws, only the physical body, and follows a unique path.
It does not require merging with the Great Dao; it only requires tempering the physical body to its extreme, reaching the level of proving the Dao through force.
Although that path was different, it was no less dangerous than the normal path.
When it tempered its body, it suffered countless cuts and bruises, its flesh torn and bloodied, and it almost couldn't survive several times.
Although the old Azure Dragon had it a little better, without the same arduous journey, its breakthrough was still no easy feat.
Moreover, it had followed Guixu Daoist for many years and had personally witnessed the fate of countless cultivators who failed to break through to the Dao Integration Realm.
Of those who failed, some died instantly from their bodies exploding, some suffered mental breakdowns and became idiots, and some were devoured by the Great Dao and turned to ashes.
Each one is a living lesson.
Therefore, they know better than anyone how difficult it is to go from the primordial spirit to the Dao.
And what about Lu Qing?
When he left the Guixu Secret Realm, he was only at the sixth level of the Primordial Spirit Tribulation.
How many years has it been? At most, less than a hundred years!
In less than a hundred years, he went from the sixth tribulation of the primordial spirit to the Dao Integration Realm. What does that mean?
This can no longer be described as "genius".
This is a monster!
The black bull stared with its big eyes, opened its mouth as if to say something, but found itself at a loss for words.
Its mind wasn't very sharp to begin with, and now it was completely unable to process what it was doing.
Mingfeng also lost her usual elegance; her phoenix eyes were filled with shock, and her wings unconsciously tightened.
Its noble air had vanished, leaving only a stunned expression.
The old dragon took a deep breath, suppressing the shock in his heart, and slowly spoke: "Ah Qing, you... how did you do it? In less than a hundred years, you went from the sixth tribulation of the Nascent Soul Realm to the Dao Integration Realm, this..."
It paused, seemingly considering its words, before finally managing to utter, "This is completely beyond our comprehension."
It has lived for hundreds of thousands of years and has seen countless geniuses.
Some people achieve the Golden Elixir in a hundred years, some achieve the Primordial Spirit in a thousand years, and some achieve the Dao in ten thousand years.
Each one is enough to amaze the world.
But it had never seen anyone like Lu Qing before.
In less than a century, he went from the sixth tribulation of the primordial spirit to the Dao Integration Realm.
what does this mean?
This means that Lu Qing's cultivation speed is a hundred or a thousand times that of a normal cultivator!
This means that Lu Qing has completed in just a few decades the journey that others would take thousands or even tens of thousands of years to complete!
This is completely beyond common sense and beyond imagination.
Lu Qing shook his head without offering any further explanation.
He couldn't very well tell them that he had broken through the limit of the Nine Tribulations of the Primordial Spirit and reached the unprecedented and unknown Twelve Tribulations of the Primordial Spirit, could he?
He didn't want anyone to know this secret yet.
If the old dragons knew that he had not only achieved the Dao Integration Realm, but also reached the level of the Twelfth Tribulation of the Primordial Spirit before his breakthrough, they would probably be even more shocked, to an unparalleled degree.
The Nine Tribulations of the Primordial Spirit is already the universally acknowledged limit in the cultivation world.
Nine is the ultimate number; this is the rule of Heaven.
No one had ever been able to break through this limit and reach the twelfth tribulation. But Lu Qing did it.
With his own comprehension and fortuitous encounters, he broke through the limitations of the Great Dao and took three more steps into the Nascent Soul Realm.
Each of these three steps was unprecedented.
Such illogical things would only cause trouble if spoken of, let alone be accepted by the old Azure Dragon and the others.
So Lu Qing just smiled and didn't reply.
Just then, the black bull suddenly spoke up and asked, "Ah Qing, which path did you use to merge with the Dao?"
Its bull eyes were full of curiosity, and a hint of anticipation.
In the eyes of the black bull, Lu Qing's aura was so terrifying that it could exert such great pressure on them. When he broke through, the divine sense he merged with and entrusted with the Dao must have been the Great Dao, and it must have been an extremely powerful Great Dao, not an ordinary "Dao".
After all, to be in harmony with the Dao is to be in harmony with the Dao itself.
When a cultivator is in the Nascent Soul Realm, they comprehend the rules of heaven and earth and understand various Daos.
Those paths have varying degrees of strength and depth.
Some paths point directly to the origin, vast and boundless, while others are merely superficial and shallow.
When it is time to break through, the cultivator must choose one of the paths, merge and entrust their divine sense to it, and thus step into the Dao Integration Realm.
The stronger the Dao that one integrates and relies on, the stronger one's strength will be after the breakthrough.
This is basic common sense in the spiritual practice community.
If the path to fusion is merely a minor one, then the breakthrough will only result in an ordinary Dao Integration Realm with limited strength.
If the fusion embodies the Great Dao, then after the breakthrough, one becomes a true powerhouse, capable of crushing those of the same level.
However, if the fusion embodies the supreme Dao that points directly to the origin...
That achievement is simply immeasurable.
Therefore, the black bull was eager to know what Dao Lu Qing had fused with, which allowed him to possess such power immediately after his breakthrough.
Hearing this, Old Canglong and Mingfeng stared intently at Lu Qing, their eyes filled with anticipation and curiosity.
They also want to know the answer.
Lu Qing found their appearance somewhat amusing.
Their eyes were like those of a group of children waiting to hear a story, their faces full of anticipation and curiosity.
Even an ancient monster like the old Azure Dragon, who had lived for hundreds of thousands of years, showed this expression at this moment.
He didn't keep them in suspense; a thought suddenly crossed his mind.
The next moment, a strange aura emanated from him.
That aura was incredibly mysterious, as if it contained the most fundamental secrets of heaven and earth.
It is profound, vast, and ancient, inspiring awe at first glance.
What's even more astonishing is that the aura simultaneously revealed multiple different meanings.
The first is the vastness and boundlessness of space.
It felt like an endless void, as if it could encompass everything, yet also as if it could tear everything apart.
At this moment, Lu Qing seemed to transform into the entire universe, omnipresent and all-encompassing.
There are also second, third, and fourth types...
A myriad of meanings emanated from him, each one crystal clear and pure.
They intertwine, yet there is no conflict; instead, they complement each other, forming an indescribable harmony.
The sheer power and mystery of that aura left the old Azure Dragon and the others stunned.
The old azure dragon was the first to react, and it counted in a trembling voice: "One, two, three, four..."
The black bull stared wide-eyed, counting its hooves one by one, growing more and more terrified with each count: "Five, six, seven, eight..."
Mingfeng's voice trembled, and the shock in her phoenix eyes grew stronger: "Nine...nine kinds!"
After counting several times and confirming that Lu Qing indeed possessed nine different kinds of Daoist aura, they all stared at him blankly, unable to utter a single word.
Nine profound meanings of the Great Dao!
Nine types!
what does this mean?
This means that when Lu Qing broke through to the Dao Integration stage, he simultaneously merged with and was associated with nine Great Daos!
How can this be?
Old Azure Dragon's mind went blank.
Having lived for hundreds of thousands of years, it considered itself knowledgeable and experienced, believing nothing could cause it to lose its composure like this. But at this moment, it realized it was wrong.
It had never seen or heard of anyone being able to simultaneously integrate and uphold multiple Great Paths to achieve the Dao.
Not to mention nine articles.
Nine is the ultimate number; this is the rule of Heaven.
For a cultivator, comprehending even one Great Dao in their lifetime is already an immense opportunity.
One in ten thousand can comprehend both of these great paths.
Those who comprehend the three great paths are all legendary figures.
Furthermore, these legendary figures only managed to merge their divine senses with other Great Daos after entering the Dao Integration Realm, through unparalleled perseverance and comprehension.
Having just achieved the Dao Integration stage, he immediately merged with and entrusted the nine Great Daos...
This is simply a fantasy.
The black bull was also dumbfounded.
Its not-so-bright brain couldn't process what was happening at the moment; it just stared blankly at Lu Qing, muttering, "Kujou... Kujou... How is this possible... How is this possible..."
Although it doesn't understand any grand principles, it knows one thing.
Their original master, Guixu Daoren, was an exceptionally talented and awe-inspiring immortal who shone throughout the starry sky. When he achieved the Dao Integration, he only integrated and entrusted one Great Dao to him.
One!
Even beings like Guixu Daoren can only merge with one Great Dao.
And what about Lu Qing?
Kujo!
What is this concept?
Black bull is unimaginable.
All it knew was that this was beyond its comprehension.
Mingfeng was so shocked that she couldn't speak.
Its phoenix eyes were filled with disbelief, and all the feathers on its body stood on end.
It remembered what its owner had told it when he taught it.
The master said that every step on the path of cultivation must be taken firmly.
The step of breaking through to the Dao Integration stage is of paramount importance.
Never be greedy, and never aim too high.
The right path is to honestly choose the one you are best at and devote all your energy to it.
The master also said that someone once tried to merge two Great Daos at the same time to break through to the Dao Integration Realm, but his divine sense collapsed on the spot, and he was destroyed in both body and soul.
He still vividly remembers the horrific scene.
This is a truth that countless cultivators have verified with their blood and lives; it must never be violated.
Mingfeng always kept these words in mind and regarded them as golden rules.
But now, Lu Qing has shown it with facts that this "truth" can be broken.
Looking at the nine harmonious and coexisting Daoist meanings on Lu Qing's body, it felt an indescribable emotion welling up in its heart.
There was shock, confusion, awe, and a glimmer of anticipation.
The old dragon finally came to its senses, took a deep breath, and tried to calm itself down.
But the shock in those dragon eyes was impossible to conceal.
It opened its mouth, its voice hoarse: "Ah Qing, what... what's going on? Why do you possess so many Dao implications? Nine Daos... this... this is impossible!"
Black Bull and Mingfeng also stared intently at Lu Qing, awaiting his answer.
Looking at their appearance, Lu Qing felt somewhat helpless.
He knew he had to give an explanation, or they would probably continue to be shocked.
So he simply explained, "By chance, I comprehended multiple Great Daos, and by luck, I successfully broke through by simultaneously entrusting my divine sense to nine Great Daos, which is why I have so many Daoist auras on my body."
He spoke of it casually, as if it were just a trivial matter.
But to the old Azure Dragons, it sounded like a thunderclap.
(End of this chapter)