What is Fellow Daoist Jiang doing?

Time surges and cause and effect boil!

A boundless, desolate sea of ​​suffering, stretching across the past, present, and future, was laid bare before Jiang Hao's eyes!

This is the sea of ​​suffering!

The Sea of ​​Bitterness is not a sea, so it is not the vast, clear waters of the mortal world.

It has no fixed shore, nor any so-called ocean abyss; it simply stretches endlessly across the myriad realms of the past, present, and future, with no end in sight and no distant horizon in sight.

The torrent surges ceaselessly, but its spray is not water droplets, but rather strands of tangled cause and effect, fragments of broken time, and the obsessions, life and death, joys and sorrows, and destinies of all beings from ancient times to the present, all kneaded into surging waves, sweeping and washing away in the sea of ​​suffering.

The sea of ​​suffering has no source, no end, it submerges time and space, covers all the heavens, and shrouds the heavens!

On the sea, countless phantom images of various creatures rose and fell.

When the waves rise, an invisible gale howls, silent yet capable of eroding the true spirit. When the waves recede, countless remnants of the past, dissipated souls, and shattered fragments of the universe float and sink in the waves, swept along by the torrent, powerless to resist, forever lost, unable to find a way out.

Within the heavens, all living beings are already in a sea of ​​suffering. However, those with low spiritual attainment cannot perceive it with their physical eyes or divine senses, and are completely unaware that they are drifting in the torrent of fate.

The legend is complete; the true spirit hangs high above the infinite sky, as if standing atop a sea of ​​clouds, only able to look down upon this vast expanse from afar, unable to set foot or enter.

Anyone who dares to take a step forward, without the support of the illusory Great Dao, will have their true spirit instantly torn apart by cause and effect and time, merged into the surging torrent, and lose their self.

Jiang Hao witnessed the joys and sorrows, births, aging, sickness and death of countless ordinary people.

I witnessed the unwavering resentment of countless cultivators, the uncertainty of their path, the fall of geniuses, and the demise of great figures.

All the helplessness, all the struggles, all the unfulfilled desires, all the involuntary actions in the world, all unfold in this sea of ​​suffering.

All the spirits in the heavens, without exception, are struggling to cross the sea of ​​suffering and drifting through the years!

This is a vast ocean of suffering that spans countless eras and years, encompassing the obsessions, resentments, joys, sorrows, cycles of life and death, and struggles of all living beings, both past and present.

Jiang Hao, at this moment, is also in the very center of this eternal sea of ​​suffering, standing amidst countless beings in this sea of ​​suffering.

In this life, who isn't struggling to cross a sea of ​​suffering?

Jiang Hao knew very well that this sea of ​​suffering was extremely mysterious and terrifying, harboring endless deadly dangers.

Cultivators at different levels encounter completely different oppressions and dangers in the Sea of ​​Bitterness, depending on their individual circumstances.

Let alone achieving the legendary perfection, even if one steps into the Creation Realm and is able to unleash the power of the Bitter Sea and establish a foothold in the origin of the Bitter Sea, one must always be cautious and cannot afford to relax even slightly.

Gazing upon this boundless sea of ​​suffering before him, encompassing all living beings throughout the ages and stretching across the heavens, Jiang Hao couldn't help but sigh softly:

"So this is the Sea of ​​Bitterness? This is the only way to reach the Realm of Creation. Interesting."

"Throughout eternity, all beings have suffered; amidst countless struggles, none can escape this cycle."

"To transcend legend and achieve greatness, one must first understand the suffering of all beings and overcome countless hardships throughout history!"

"Oh, sea of ​​suffering, indeed there is the suffering of all living beings, indeed the name was not wrong."

Thinking of this, Jiang Hao couldn't help but recall his various understandings of Earth from his previous life.

In the mundane world of past lives, people often mentioned the term "sea of ​​suffering."

Buddhism often says that all sentient beings suffer, and life is a sea of ​​suffering. The seven emotions and six desires are suffering, the inability to obtain what one desires is suffering, the impermanence of gain and loss is suffering, and birth, old age, sickness and death are the greatest sufferings in the world.

Ordinary people spend their lives toiling away, caught in love and hate, experiencing ups and downs, trapped in the trivialities of life and the arrangements of fate, unable to break free. This is the sea of ​​suffering for mortals.

He used to think that this was just a sentiment or feeling of the world, a way of expressing things on a spiritual level.

But now, standing personally in the eternal sea of ​​suffering, Jiang Hao felt even more deeply.

The sea of ​​suffering that mortals spoke of in their past lives refers to the suffering of the human heart, the suffering of the mundane world, and the suffering of the mind.

The sea of ​​suffering we face in this life's spiritual practice is the suffering of time and space, the suffering of all the heavens, and the suffering of eternity.

The two have a lot in common; both are the inescapable torrent of fate that all living beings cannot escape. However, their scale, scope, and level are worlds apart!

Jiang Hao murmured to himself:

"Indeed, some truths are universal. The suffering in the mortal world is caused by the obsessions of the human heart, while the suffering in the heavens is caused by the destiny of all paths. The root is the same, just a speck of dust and an ocean."

After his initial reflection, Jiang Hao composed himself, his gaze suddenly hardening with unwavering resolve.

He has perfected all the foundations of the legend, comprehended the erosion of time, and understood the origin of the sea of ​​suffering. The final step is to condense his own illusory Great Dao!

Without the illusory Great Dao, there is no foundation to support one's true spirit. One can never step into creation, and can only hang above the sea of ​​suffering, unable to cross, unable to transcend, and unable to wield the power of the sea of ​​suffering.

With his mind made up, Jiang Hao no longer hesitated. He slowly sat cross-legged in the center of the Eternal Bitter Sea, and his primordial spirit, true spirit, Dao heart, and countless Dao traces all boiled and merged into one, immersing himself in the condensation of the illusory Great Dao.

What is Jiang Hao's Dao?

Just as Jiang Hao officially began his breakthrough, the undercurrents of suffering surged within him!

Within the Origin Realm, two vast and boundless terrifying auras suddenly rose!

Two immense pressures that shook the eight wastelands suddenly awakened, instantly sweeping across the entire Origin Realm and spreading to the Three Realms!

All beings in the Three Realms looked up at the sky, their faces filled with shock and surprise.

"What a terrifying aura! Have those two powerful figures emerged from seclusion?"

"Hmm? These two Daoist auras seem somewhat familiar... like... those two Celestial Venerables!"

"Yuanshi Tianzun and Lingbao Tianzun?"

"Yes, it's their scent!"

"Unexpectedly, Yuanshi Tianzun and Lingbao Tianzun both broke through their seclusion and emerged into the world today. This is truly a joyous occasion!"

All beings in the Three Realms were in an uproar, everyone was overjoyed and excited.

The simultaneous emergence of the two Heavenly Venerables, who had been silent for a long time, is absolutely fantastic news for the entire Origin Realm!

The sky was ablaze with rosy light, the sound of the Dao descended, and auspicious clouds from all heavens gathered in the firmament.

Two otherworldly middle-aged figures descended through the air. Both possessed magnificent bearing, surrounded by Dao patterns and lingering Dao charm. They were none other than the Primordial Heavenly Venerable and the Spiritual Treasure Heavenly Venerable, who had been in seclusion for a long time to undergo transformation!

The two celestial beings traversed the endless void in a single step, arriving outside the Heavenly Court Palace in an instant.

The Heavenly Court was bustling with activity. Gu Feng, Qin Ming, and other powerful figures from the Origin Realm were all seated there, while the Black Emperor lay lazily on the side of the hall, looking relaxed.

In addition, a group of top talents from the tomb realm, including Dugu Potian, all stayed here, quietly observing the changes in Jiang Hao in the heavens above.

Upon seeing the two Celestial Venerables appear, Immortal King Gu Feng took the lead and immediately stood up, offering his congratulations with a smile and clasped hands.

"Congratulations to both of you on successfully completing your seclusion and reaching new heights in your cultivation!"

The other powerful beings from the Origin Realm also rose to their feet and echoed their congratulations throughout the hall.

"Congratulations to the two Celestial Venerables on their completion of seclusion!"

The Primordial Celestial Venerable smiled gently, raised his hand slightly in a gesture of greeting, and spoke in a calm and approachable tone:

"Congratulations, congratulations! Fellow Daoists, it's been a long time."

Lingbao Tianzun nodded and smiled, displaying an extraordinary demeanor.

Over the years, the two of them have been in seclusion, honing their foundations as immortals in the mortal world, striving to perfectly complete the path of immortality. Now, after eight lifetimes of perfect enlightenment, they are only one step away from completing the path of immortality.

Immediately afterwards, Qin Ming turned to the side and pointed to Dugu Potian and the others, introducing them:

"During the two Celestial Venerables' seclusion, many things have changed in the world. These fellow Daoists are all from the Tomb Realm. The two realms have merged and become one family."

The people of the Origin Realm still have great faith in the two Celestial Venerables. Their talent and strength are beyond reproach, and they are also happy to help others.

The two Celestial Venerables followed the trend and carefully examined Dugu Potian and his group, their eyes flashing with obvious approval and appreciation.

They sighed inwardly:

"They are truly a group of stunningly talented geniuses. Each of them has a solid foundation, a firm Dao heart, and unparalleled talent. Any one of them would be an invincible figure who could suppress an entire era if placed in any other era."

"Fellow Daoist Jiang's insight is truly exceptional!"

An ordinary person might not encounter a genius of the same level in their entire life, yet Fellow Daoist Jiang has found so many so easily, and they are all such rare and extraordinary talents. It is truly terrifying!

At the same time, Dugu Potian and his group of powerful figures from the Tomb Realm quickly returned the greeting with clasped hands, their tone full of sincere admiration:

"I have long admired the names of the two Celestial Venerables, and to meet them today, I can confirm that their reputations are well-deserved!"

"These two Celestial Venerables are only one step away from traversing the mortal path to immortality; their profound cultivation and foundation are truly awe-inspiring!"

The several exceptionally powerful individuals, including Dugu Potian, were secretly shocked:

"The quality of talent in the Origin Realm is simply too frightening. Even the strongest individuals who emerge from seclusion possess such heaven-defying foundations and unparalleled cultivation. Each one is a top-tier powerhouse who can suppress all the heavens. It is truly terrifying."

After exchanging pleasantries, the two Celestial Venerables simultaneously turned their gazes to the center of the Bitter Sea high in the sky, landing on Jiang Hao, who was sitting cross-legged with his eyes closed, concentrating on comprehending the Dao and breaking through.

Looking at the terrifying aura of boundless Daoist charm emanating from Jiang Hao, the Primordial Heavenly Venerable showed curiosity and asked:

"Fellow Daoist Jiang, what are you doing...?"