vstars Chapter 457 Transcending Time and Space
Chapter 457 Transcending Time and Space
Everyone was stunned and incredulous.
How difficult is it to achieve enlightenment? Even a genius like Gu Dengji, who has been in seclusion for thousands of years, has only barely reached the edge of the path in terms of cultivation.
Therefore, throughout the ages, those who mastered the scriptures have all been renowned and possessed extraordinary lineages.
Now, a being has actually been born in such a barren place as Tian Shi Peak?
Moreover, it was Tian Shi Peak, a place where the scriptures had long since disappeared, the disciples had all scattered, and even the mountain gate was about to turn into wasteland.
As everyone was still in shock, a figure emerged from the endless auspicious clouds of Tian Shi Peak.
It was an old man with white hair and beard, wearing an old and simple Taoist robe. He was thin, but at this moment, he seemed to be a sage who had walked out of ancient history. He had an air of otherworldly grace and was surrounded by the true essence of the Great Dao. There was the sound of three thousand sages chanting scriptures. Wherever he walked, the Dao turned into golden lotuses. Wherever his eyes looked, the world was illuminated!
"Gu Shouzhou, Fellow Daoist Gu!"
"It really is Peak Master Gu! He has truly taken this step, creating his own scripture and possessing a path that transcends creation!"
"How did he do that...? That's amazing!"
Everyone gasped in astonishment.
Although I had already guessed that only Gu Shouzhou could have achieved enlightenment at Tianshi Peak, seeing it with my own eyes now is a different story.
In particular, a group of old peak masters had almost completely ignored Gu Shouzhuo's existence, treating Tianshi Peak as invisible and never paying any attention to it.
Now, Gu Shouzhou has unexpectedly risen to prominence, becoming someone they all need to look up to.
Therefore, they were filled with mixed emotions, including shock, surprise, and immense joy.
Meanwhile, Luo Changsheng, the peak master of Ancestral Spirit Peak, had completely darkened his expression.
"The one who has completed the scriptures has appeared..."
"How could this be..."
A group of eerie beings from the Dark River were now looking at each other with grave expressions.
Amidst the attention of everyone, Gu Shouzhou, who had already achieved enlightenment, suddenly cupped his hands towards Li Lan, who was undergoing tribulation on Tianshi Peak, and actually performed a salute!
"Thank you for your guidance, young friend. I am foolish and have already made some progress. Please feel free to break through to the next level!"
He spoke solemnly.
These words shocked everyone present.
"What? He... he only became a disciple because of Li Lan's guidance?"
"How is this possible... Li Lan himself is just an Immortal, not even reaching the Supreme level, how could he possibly guide Gu Shouzhou to master the scriptures?"
"This is unreasonable!"
Everyone was incredulous, even Ren Chaofeng and the others were dumbfounded.
They all knew that Li Lan was exceptionally talented and would surely achieve great things in the future, perhaps even changing the world.
However, Li Lan has not yet fully matured; at present, he is only at the Supreme level and cannot change the overall situation.
But now that they know that Gu Shouzhou's success was all due to Li Lan's guidance, how could they not be shocked?
This completely shattered their understanding once again.
"Am I seeing things? A fully enlightened being is actually bowing and thanking Li Lan... Is this just a formality?"
"Why would someone who has achieved enlightenment be so polite? His solemnity is enough to show that his enlightenment must be inseparable from Li Lan."
"Throughout history, we have only ever seen those of lower status seeking an audience with those of higher status. Never have we ever seen such a scene, where the strongest bows down to the weak?"
Everyone was discussing it, feeling that this was completely unreasonable.
"Those who attain enlightenment are respected, but there are varying levels of attainment. The Great Dao is boundless, so how can it represent everything?"
At this moment, Gu Dengji spoke up, saying softly, "The ways of the world are divided into existence and non-existence. Among them, the way of existence is the most difficult. And within the way of existence, there are also distinctions. Small existence and large existence are absolutely different."
"The path that Young Master Li Lan has attained is an unprecedented path of existence. His forbidden world will be fully revealed in the present world without being damaged in the slightest."
"Moreover, he also planted a divine will in advance, embedding it into the forbidden world. In this way, his world will be ever-renewing, unlike the present world, where the other shore is high above and the chaotic world also bullies the weak, the strong always get stronger, plundering the weak, and the heavens and earth become like dead soil, losing life and vitality, ultimately just a bizarre event."
"If the other shore is indeed the forbidden world of a certain supreme powerhouse, then that forbidden powerhouse must have also gone astray, while Young Master Li Lan's path is more correct, and the common people will no longer suffer strange changes."
"From this perspective, Young Master Li Lan, standing on the shoulders of that powerful figure who created the Other Shore and the Heavenly Emperor, will definitely go further than them!"
"By taking this step, Young Master Li Lan has already thoroughly grasped the entire lineage left by the Heavenly Emperor and has gained entirely new insights. Guiding someone who has reached the end of their path is like a great Confucian scholar teaching a child. What difficulty is there in that?"
His words were simple, yet they carried endless emotion.
Clearly, standing at his height, like viewing a mountain from a distance, allows one to see its true height more clearly.
As for the others, they were too short to see anything beyond the tip of the iceberg, so how could they possibly appreciate the towering grandeur of the entire mountain?
His words, delivered one by one, were like a thunderclap, completely shocking everyone present. They all looked at Li Lan in disbelief, their gazes now utterly changed.
It became awe-inspiring, awe-inspiring, and beyond words!
"His understanding and application of the Great Dao has actually reached this level, comparable to that powerful being who created the Other Shore, or even a higher level?"
"He just hasn't reached that level yet, but he probably already knows the Great Dao and the entire path by heart."
"This is terrifying... How can there be such a peerless genius in this world? Is this what they call an anomaly?"
Everyone was shocked; their understanding had been completely overturned!
"Master Li, you are so strong."
Qi Wangtian spoke, his eyes filled with emotion and satisfaction.
"Such a great path can surely completely change the current situation on the other side and restore everything to normal. He can definitely do it."
Ren Chaofeng was completely excited at this moment.
To put it bluntly, the reason he had previously sided with Li Lan was because of the Azure Dragon Daoist Technique that could enable Dongfang Heng to become a master.
Only now does he realize that his perspective was far too narrow!
A copy of the Azure Dragon Daoist technique and a master who has attained enlightenment are nothing compared to Li Lan's own foundation and future.
He couldn't help but feel fortunate. If he hadn't chosen to agree to Li Lan's request and instead stood with Luo Changsheng, he would have made a huge mistake.
Not only will he destroy himself, but the entire Taiye Peak will be buried with him, and he will have no future whatsoever, becoming a sinner for all time.
At that moment, he made up his mind that no matter what, he would follow Li Lan and protect him as he grew up.
"If Young Master Li Lan were to attain enlightenment one day, he would surely save all living beings. We will follow him to the death!"
"That's right, whoever tries to kill Young Master Li, we will not tolerate it!"
"As long as Young Master Li Lan is here, the future still exists!"
The other peak masters also spoke up, all extremely excited.
Although the Golden Cloud Secret Realm still exists in the world, it has always faced strange threats. Everyone understands that if no other way is found, the depletion of the secret realm is only a matter of time.
But as countless years passed, people could only sink into despair, and no one could find a way out.
The world is thirsty, and whether it is a creature on the verge of starvation or an ordinary ant, everyone is living in constant fear.
In fact, the reason why Luo Changsheng of Zuling Peak chose to take that path was, in a sense, because there was no other way to go.
If there is any hope, they will seize it at all costs.
Now that Li Lan has fully demonstrated such strength and skill, they almost instantly became convinced of his abilities.
Previously, they were all driven by self-interest, just like Ren Chaofeng.
But now, it's for the future, and for hope!
……
Outside Tian Shi Peak.
The elders and disciples of Ancestral Spirit Peak were all stunned by what they saw!
"Li Lan, is he really that amazing?"
"Did we make the wrong choice...? Have we really gone astray?"
"If Li Lan can truly create a brand new future for the world... then we should immediately apologize and beg for his forgiveness!"
These elders and disciples were all Luo Changsheng's confidants, but at this moment, they were all somewhat shaken.
"He represents nothing at all; he's just an illusion that hasn't been realized yet, and he's not worth trusting!"
But Luo Changsheng gritted his teeth, clenched his fists, and turned to look at the many experts of the Dark Nether River, saying:
"What are you waiting for? Kill them all! Slaughter them all, leave no one alive!"
"Sharing the spoils of those who have broken through the Dao is something we agreed upon long ago!"
He urged him on.
"Yes, kill him. His existence is a threat to all of us."
Luo Lianyu was also utterly resentful; she was extremely unwilling to accept it.
Why?
I have done everything in my power and given everything to achieve this forbidden phenomenon. I should be revered by the world and called a savior by future generations. I should have the prestige of an ancestral god like Nuwa.
However, all our achievements will now come to naught.
If Li Lan is right, then what is she?
There will be no place for her in this world, and in the future, there will be no stone tablet engraved with her name.
Therefore, she absolutely could not allow Li Lan to live.
However, the group of experts from the Dark River were all silent at this moment, and they did not move.
"Huh, what's that...? The eerie aura around them seems to have disappeared?"
Someone exclaimed in surprise.
All eyes fell on this group of strange experts. Sure enough, their auras were extremely sinister and terrifying. Their appearance caused the entire sky to dim and space to distort.
But now, the faint light emerging from Li Lan's forbidden world is scattering across the world, and these strange beings seem to be affected as well.
The space around them returned to normal, and the aura emanating from them seemed to have been dormant, making them indistinguishable from normal people!
"If this child had appeared earlier, we wouldn't be in this situation..."
A strange figure in a cloak spoke softly, his hoarse voice seemingly filled with boundless sorrow.
"We actually regained a moment of clarity, haha... It's really not easy. How long ago was the last time we were lucid? Two thousand years ago? Three thousand years ago?"
Someone muttered to themselves, their words filled with self-deprecation.
"Li Lan might really be able to change everything, but it's too late. He came too late, it's all too late..."
Some people shook their heads, feeling sorrowful and desolate.
Everyone was astonished and utterly incredulous upon seeing this.
Li Lan's attainment of supreme enlightenment actually allowed him to make these strange beings normal and lucid.
In an instant, everyone was even more shocked!