Da Xuan Martial Saint Chapter 1529 - 734: Merging with the Laws (2)

Chen Mu perceived with utmost clarity that inside this Universe, countless splendid realms thrived, boasting immense lands akin to a primal Wasteland, where innumerable sentient beings were fostered, vying fiercely against one another.

This Universe had been forged by the Primordial Palace Master himself, who acted as the originator at the cosmos's birth, and he was honored across the realms as the Primordial Heavenly King.

"A small Wasteland."

Chen Mu stared at that boundless cosmic expanse, whispering to himself in deep reflection.

In his eyes, this enormous Universe, built by the Primordial Palace Master with the Creation Vessel at its core, looked expansive and raw.

On the surface, the Primordial Palace Master's way appeared focused on gathering resources for grasping Transcendence, yet truly, it encompassed far more; his goal was to harness his might to birth an entire Universe!

The enigma of Transcendence resides in the highest laws.

And through the flow of those highest laws, what emerges is the endless loop of cosmic birth and destruction.

Should someone manage, through their own force, to form a flawless Star Dome Universe matching those born from the Origin River and highest laws, they would rise to Transcendence!

Such is the route the Primordial Palace Master chased!

"What a pity."

But right then, as he examined that Universe, Chen Mu let out a quiet sigh from within.

He could dimly sense that the Primordial Palace Master's pursuit held truth. Truly, if one could forge a realm mirroring the outer Universe with their power, it would spark instant Enlightenment and Transcendence.

However, the challenge was in reaching that stage, which proved extraordinarily tough, depending only on watching the Universe's life rhythms, probing the growth of Primordial Power, and gathering Primordial Marvels... none of it sufficed to craft a flawless realm.

Just by weaving into the Great Dao, becoming one with it, and directly sensing the Universe's mechanisms, the Great Dao's unfolding, and the highest laws, could triumph emerge. But that would merely loop back to the origin of his selected route.

"If a perfect Universe could be created, Transcendence could be achieved instantly."

This time around, Chen Mu offered no denial to the Primordial Palace Master's idea but rather affirmed the core notion with a nod.

Hearing Chen Mu's statement, the Primordial Palace Master gave a faint smile, unsurprised by such a response. Each Supreme Venerable follows their unique trail, and in Dao discussions with the Primordial Lord, the Island Master of Time and Space, and more, all concurred that forging a Universe and setting the highest laws would guarantee Transcendence.

"Since attaining Dao, I have endured endless rounds of Reincarnation, passing through one hundred and twenty-seven cosmic epochs, and beheld myriad routes; the trail walked by Fellow Daoist Chen is one I have noted before. Still, across these one hundred and twenty-seven epochs, only Fellow Daoist Chen has arrived here."

The Primordial Palace Master fixed his gaze on Chen Mu and uttered slowly.

One hundred and twenty-seven cosmic epochs, each birthing no fewer than a hundred Dao Venerables, so he had met and recognized more than ten thousand at the Venerable rank.

So many Dao Venerables, each on their distinct path, and among them, plenty sought the 'Non-doing Doing' way like Chen Mu. Yet most failed to fully command the three core Great Daos: Creation, Void, and Time. Even those who managed hit a wall, blind to the heart of Dao merging, unable to climb to Supreme Venerable heights.

Chen Mu alone, over one hundred and twenty-seven cosmic epochs, emerged as the only one.

"Parts of the Primordial Fellow Daoist's path earn my strong approval; no great strides without tiny steps. Prior to mastering the three Origin Daos completely, one needs thorough buildup, sparking abrupt insight from deep reserves, up to the moment of Enlightenment."

"Just once the three Daos are wholly grasped, draining the Universe of all secrets, leaving nothing more to know or fathom, can the chase for 'Non-doing Doing' start, forging emptiness amid being, paving the way to Transcendence."

Chen Mu regarded the Primordial Palace Master and expressed freely.

Before him, none matched his innate gifts, so naturally, none scaled his heights. Likewise, before him, no one enjoyed the System panel's guidance, that ultimate Transcendence Treasure, granting such sharp insight into their Dao journey.

"Non-doing Doing, emptiness amid being... I dread it's far too arduous."

The Primordial Palace Master shook his head while remarking.

He pursued buildup, revelations, and Primordial might; his way at least felt solid. But Chen Mu's trail appeared inherently vague and impractical, hinging on some innate flow of Nature.

"Indeed, it is very difficult."

Chen Mu nodded faintly this time and added, "Thus, to grasp 'Non-doing Doing,' one must emulate the finest water, aligning with the flow of laws."

At these words, the Primordial Palace Master paused in shock, staring intently at Chen Mu, and asked: "Fellow Daoist Chen, do you grasp the perils of this route?"

As a Supreme Venerable, he instantly comprehended Chen Mu's aim upon hearing it, his mind surging with profound wonder. Surveying all Dao Venerables in existence, who doesn't yearn to preserve their timeless, undying essence through cosmic epochs?

Who doesn't battle to defy the Origin Dao's corrosion, shunning absorption into Daoist laws?

Yet Chen Mu planned to willfully merge with the highest laws, trailing the Great Dao's motion. Even with his Supreme Venerable Realm, such deliberate fusion wouldn't endure long, probably facing Dao erosion like over a hundred cosmic epochs in merely one!

Once poised to tower over the Origin River, outlasting a hundred Reincarnations, but chasing this would erode his being sharply, maybe even shorter than the typical Dao Venerables of his time!

"Without Transcendence, be it a hundred Reincarnations of the Universe or just one epoch, what's the real distinction?"

Chen Mu's tone remained steady.

The Primordial Palace Master eyed Chen Mu profoundly. He understood that those at this pinnacle were era-defining figures, forged across endless cosmic epochs, unmoved by the Universe's hush.

With a choice set, it wouldn't waver.

Witnessing Chen Mu's tranquil poise facing such grave risk, the Primordial Palace Master breathed a soft sigh inwardly; win or lose in Transcendence, Chen Mu's seeking spirit had already soared beyond all, eclipsing the Universe itself.

...

Inside the Eternal Ship,

in a grand hall.

Chen Mu and the Primordial Palace Master faced each other while seated.

Gripping a teacup brimming with golden Spiritual Tea, Chen Mu savored a light taste, set it aside, rose to his feet, and declared: "This Dao exchange with Primordial Fellow Daoist has proven deeply rewarding. It's time for me to depart."

The Primordial Palace Master stood as well and guided Chen Mu toward the ship's prow.

Positioned at the Eternal Ship's front, Chen Mu beheld the emerging Star Dome Universe, his gaze mirroring the full spectacle of cosmic wonders, noting life budding on numerous stars.

He spotted Divine Monarchs, shielded by Venerables, venturing into this fresh Universe, delving for treasures and opportunities.

He watched various Dao Venerables scrutinizing this newborn Universe, drawing sparks of insight from it.

At last, he glanced at the Heavenly Venerate Hall placed on the Primordial Star, along with Chen Yue, Chen Yao, and the rest, absorbing the scene wholly, as Chen Mu's eyes slowly grew shadowed, resembling a profound, shadowy void.

"Primordial Fellow Daoist, no need to escort me further."

Chen Mu turned toward the Primordial Palace Master at his side, offering a slight bow.

As his words concluded,

humming!

Without fanfare, Chen Mu's form began to blur, shifting to a phantom and vanishing.

To common eyes, Chen Mu had simply employed a swift motion art to exit the Eternal Ship, yet to the Primordial Palace Master, he distinctly witnessed Chen Mu's consciousness stilling, his entire self plunging into the Origin River in a flash.

Typically, upon becoming a Dao Venerable, one's consciousness forms a Life Star, allowing it to linger over the Origin River, actively defying the Origin River and highest laws, free from the current's pull.

But this time,

Chen Mu released that resistance, stopped opposing the Origin River, quit battling the highest laws, and willingly fused with them.