"Puff~ puff~ puff~"
The sudden interruption made almost everyone spit out blood.
The higher the cultivation, the more severe the backlash.
"Husband, why is this? We have just entered the state of enlightenment, and our cultivation is rapidly improving. I feel I can break through to the sixth stage, the Soul Separation Realm, at any moment."
Li Lizhi, with a somewhat pale face, complained with dissatisfaction.
Yang Hong naturally knew she was unhappy, so he patiently explained, "It's not that I don't want you to break through, but it's not the right time. The Heavenly Dao and its rules are changing rapidly, and they are unstable, and not necessarily correct. At this time, comprehending the Heavenly Dao most likely leads to becoming a puppet of the Dao, and in severe cases, directly dissolving into the Dao."
Dissolving into the Dao means becoming a part of the Dao, with one's body and soul disappearing to become a part of the Great Dao of heaven and earth, a form of complete annihilation!
"Dissolving into the Dao? Impossible, right? I feel that the rules of the Heavenly Dao are very clear, and I can comprehend them with just a slight approach."
"I feel the same way. The principles and rules have become much easier to understand."
Li Lizhi and the others were still unwilling. Such an opportunity to directly see the principles and rules might not appear once in several lifetimes.
Seeing them becoming more agitated, their eyes even starting to redden, Yang Hong immediately realized something was wrong. Frowning, he took out the Xiao, [Fan Liao Xin], which he had just refined with merit not long ago, and brought it to his lips. His thoughts raced, and a familiar melody from his past life appeared in his mind.
"Wooo~ woooo~ wooo~~"
The pure and peaceful melody, amplified by Li Sen's magical power and divine sense, quickly rippled outwards. A Dao charm of purity and inaction, carried by sound waves, slowly spread. Yang Hong was playing the "Pure Heart Universal Blessing Spell," an interlude from a famous TV drama in his previous life. Because he liked this melody, he not only learned it but also learned to play the Xiao and the Guqin for it.
The "Pure Heart Universal Blessing Spell" is actually called the "Universal Blessing Spell," composed by Zen Master Puan during the Northern and Southern Dynasties. The "Universal Blessing Spell" depicts the solemn and majestic legal music of hearing Zen in an ancient temple. The "Universal Blessing Spell" is composed of many single notes combined in a staggered manner, forming a natural melody, like the intermingling of heaven, earth, and man, naturally bringing people into a state of purity and emptiness, and enabling them to achieve spiritual resonance with the Bodhisattva Puan's spirit of answering all prayers, making the recitation very efficacious. The transmitted "Universal Blessing Spell" can also dispel disasters and avert calamities, keeping insects, rats, mosquitoes, and ants away, and driving away evil spirits! Regular recitation can bring about favorable weather, abundant harvests, prosperity for all livestock, and the fulfillment of all wishes.
When Yang Hong played this piece, a wondrous Dao charm began to actively integrate into the sound of the Xiao.
"Whoosh~ whoosh~"
After one passage of the Xiao music, a righteous wind blew from the void, purifying all malevolent energy within a radius of a thousand miles. Some snakes, insects, rats, and ants were enlightened by the power of righteousness and entered a state of emptiness to begin cultivating. After they woke up, they could quickly advance to become spirit beasts. However, more snakes, insects, rats, and ants filled with evil intentions were directly purified into ashes, disappearing from the world.
Seeing this, Yang Hong felt more confident. The mournful sound of the Xiao continued to resonate within a thousand-mile radius. All cultivators within the area withdrew from their previous state of enlightenment and entered a state of emptiness, without self or possessions. They were not cultivating, but the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, driven by the righteous wind, began to cleanse everyone and all demons. After three repetitions, golden light of merit began to shine around Yang Hong's body, even more prominently and intensely than before.
"It's happening again? The new Heavenly Dao seems very keen on changing the merit system of cultivators! It is also changing their souls."
"However, I will absolutely not be reformed. Although I don't know if it's good or bad, I don't want to become a puppet of the Heavenly Dao."
Thinking this, Yang Hong moved his mind, directly channeling the gathered golden light of merit into the [Fan Liao Xin] in his hand. The originally pure and calm sound of the Xiao gained a touch of Zen. It was not a Zen that guided people to Buddhism, but a Zen that explored one's own soul.
This time, everyone who had been wanting to comprehend the new Heavenly Dao woke up.
"I seemed to be a bit off just now. Could it be that comprehending the Heavenly Dao is indeed problematic?"
Li Lizhi's eyes were now completely clear. Looking at Yang Hong, who was still playing the Xiao, she felt not only gratitude but also deep relief. Relief that this wonderful husband was hers.
...
Outside the central region of the Five Directions Domain, the chanting of the "Duren Sutra" on the 999 lotus flying ships had ended. All the occupants were sitting cross-legged on the deck, beginning their enlightenment of the Heavenly Dao.
"Om, ma, ni, mu, ye, sa, lie, de!"
The Buddhist mantra of eight characters emanated from the 999 flying ships, instantly spreading across the entire Taiyuan Continent. Cultivators who had not yet begun to comprehend the new Heavenly Dao, or whose enlightenment had been interrupted, were now beginning to comprehend it again under the effect of this mantra. Unconsciously, many cultivators who had originally practiced Taoist techniques began to comprehend Buddhist techniques at this time, and some cultivators from Taoist sects who had been reluctant to comprehend suddenly felt an urge to merge into Buddhism. Fortunately, as the mantra ended, the golden light covering the entire Taiyuan Continent began to slowly dissipate.
"Haha~ I've broken through, I can ascend too."
"I'll ascend to the Immortal Realm first, Immortal maidens, your Master Gu has arrived."
"Huh~ I'm only at the Tribulation Crossing Realm, and I can ascend too. This is great."
As the golden light disappeared, another large group of cultivators began a new round of ascension.
At this moment, if someone were to observe the Taiyuan Continent from space, they would find that the Taiyuan Continent had disappeared from its original starry sky. The Buddhist sect had been planning for thousands of years to achieve something great, and it was naturally not a small undertaking. The ascension of the previous batch of cultivators was to set the positioning of the Taiyuan Continent and the Buddhist Realm, and then use the guiding power of the cultivators' ascension to make the entire continent ascend towards the Buddhist Realm. However, this method consumed a lot of resources, and cultivators were not like domesticated chickens that could be treated carelessly. Unexpected accidents were unavoidable. The ascension of the Taiyuan Continent was incomplete, and it was now stuck in the middle of a new star system. The transformation of the rules of heaven and earth and the Great Dao had also officially ended.
Sensing that the Heavenly Dao seemed to have temporarily stabilized, Yang Hong stopped playing the "Pure Heart Universal Blessing Spell."
"Alright, you can begin your enlightenment now, but still be careful. If you cannot comprehend a certain Dao principle, remember to give up in time."
Looking at the gradually awakening women, Yang Hong gently reminded them.
"Husband, we won't try to comprehend Dao for now. I feel completely clearheaded now, there's no need to rush."
"Yes, no need to force it, let fate decide."
Everyone seemed to have forgotten the Buddhist music from before. Yang Hong inquired and confirmed that none of them had the desire to break through. After saying a word, Yang Hong directly returned to his room and fell asleep. This day had exhausted him greatly, with the greatest consumption of his divine sense and spirit. Therefore, Yang Hong quickly fell into a deep sleep as soon as he hit the pillow.