Chapter 581 - 24: Battle for the Dao Path
Cloud Dream Jade Pool Mirror, with the sun hanging high in the sky.
Since the Sun Star returned to its place, the originally desolate Cloud Dream Jade Pool Mirror began to nurture life.
Not the Undying Tree and the Flat Peach Tree that Xiluo deliberately cultivated, but a vitality nurtured by the normal operation of the world.
Airborne mites, earthworms in the soil, fish in the water...
These gradually emerging and evolving life forms appeared naturally in the Cloud Dream Jade Pool Mirror without any human intervention.
"To have spawned systemic groups so quickly, this Sun Star is indeed no ordinary sun."
"But it makes sense, after all, in the true Mythical Era, how could the sun merely be a continually burning star?"
Strolling leisurely on the Sun Star.
Li Boyang paid no heed to the surrounding fiery flames, focusing intently on observing this Sun Star.
Aside from the scorching high temperatures, Li Boyang also sensed a rich Primordial Qi emanating from this Sun Star.
This Primordial Qi, just like the Taiyin Qi of the Taiyin Star, brings new life to the earth while illuminating it.
"Teacher? Are you truly planning to use this Sun Star to attain enlightenment?"
Silently, the embodiment of the Taiyin Star—Wang Shu appeared beside Li Boyang.
Yet Wang Shu clearly disliked the hot environment of the Sun Star, consistently wearing a furrowed expression.
"Isn’t this a bit too hasty? Is it for the sake of the senior aunt?"
Upon hearing Wang Shu’s question, Li Boyang startled and took a while to realize whom the so-called ’senior aunt’ referred to.
"Where did you learn such terms?"
"Xiluo is not someone who cares about seniority; you can call her by name directly."
After glancing at Wang Shu with a mix of amusement and helplessness, Li Boyang finally explained.
"But you’re right, Xiluo’s time for enlightenment is near, and I must find a way to divert some attention from her."
These words only deepened Wang Shu’s confusion instead of resolving it.
She initially thought that Xiluo firmly believed in ’destiny,’ something Li Boyang sensed might pose a crisis, prompting his urgency to pursue the Path of the Sun.
But hearing Li Boyang’s explanation now, the situation seemed not quite as she imagined?
"Have you considered what widespread impact Xiluo’s pursuit of the ’Divine Spirit’s Path’ would have?"
"She is called ’Queen Mother of the West’ in later generations—do you think that’s just a simple title?"
"Commander of all gods, ruling over the world..."
"Words you can imagine, none can adequately describe her fame in later generations."
"Without exaggeration, in terms of notoriety alone, the weight of the title ’Queen Mother of the West’ might only be second to ’Tao Ancestor.’"
"This can actually be seen from the behavior of Zhuang Zhou, Posun, and Zhen Wu."
"They come from different eras, different futures, yet all know of the Queen Mother’s existence, proving her fame."
Here, Li Boyang’s tone paused slightly.
"Then the question arises, in such a major event of attaining enlightenment like the ’Queen Mother of the West,’ will pathfinders from past, present, and future stand idly by?"
"Whether harboring hatred or malice towards Xiluo herself, or wanting to prevent the birth of the ’Queen Mother of the West,’ her enlightenment is destined to be anything but peaceful."
Upon hearing this, Wang Shu nodded in realization.
With increasingly mature insight, she fully understood Li Boyang’s concern.
Firstly, ’Queen Mother of the West’ symbolizes the [Path of Divine Spirit].
This means all divine spirits born henceforth are theoretically under her jurisdiction.
Xiluo couldn’t simply pursue enlightenment for the sake of understanding, like Li Boyang, thus she naturally becomes the enemy of all divine spirits.
No matter how powerful the concept of ’Divine Spirit’ Xiluo later manages to impart, ultimately, it limits the gods.
Nobody likes the idea of always having someone over them, restricting their freedom in all matters.
Secondly, precisely because the authority displayed by Queen Mother of the West is terrifying, there will be many who desire it.
Even if offending Xiluo, it would be worthwhile to them.
Those daring to transcend time, threading their paths through ancient and future, are not timid individuals.
At least for most pathfinders who don’t understand the relationship between Li Boyang and Xiluo, offending the mighty ones related to Queen Mother of the West lies well within their acceptance.
Lastly, and most critically, Xiluo is destined to have such a massive reputation in the future.
To say there’s no one or two who hates her to the bone is sheer fantasy.
Considering Emperor Hao versus Dayi, Zhuang Zhou versus Posun, they are a prime demonstration of entangled love and hatred.
"Is this the ’dispute of paths’?"
Never before perceiving so clearly the complexity and fearfulness of ’path disputes,’ Wang Shu couldn’t help but remark.
However, amid the sighs, an unconscious competitive spirit arose deep within her heart.
The fiercer the ’dispute of paths,’ the stronger the pathfinder.
Because only true strong individuals attract everyone’s attention and coveting, a timeless truth.
Wang Shu mused that if her future enlightenment could have such significant fanfare, even if ultimately unsuccessful, it would still be worthwhile!
"Indeed, for those Great Celestial Gods of entire epochs, attaining enlightenment actually holds little difficulty."
"The challenge lies in countless like-ranked entities interrupting their paths during the enlightenment."
"As the saying goes, those who gain enlightenment have many supporters, those who lose it have few."
"If you wish to attain enlightenment in the future, while hardening your own strength is essential, don’t forget to cultivate good relationships."
Listening to Li Boyang’s narrative, Wang Shu hesitantly opened her mouth.
By Wang Shu’s true nature, she indeed looked down upon the notion of deliberately forming alliances solely to gain more support in enlightenment or fewer enemies.
Li Boyang’s example was right there.
Wang Shu considered stifling the entire River of Time, with no one daring to obstruct enlightenment, as her true goal.
However, the gap between ideals and reality prompted Wang Shu to obediently hold her tongue.
There is only one Li Boyang, the title ’Tao Ancestor’ destined for him alone.
"Teacher, how do you plan to divert attention from the senior aunt?"
Continuing to call Xiluo ’senior aunt,’ Wang Shu’s stubbornness was evident.
Fortunately, Li Boyang didn’t further delve into the title issue, but instead smiled calmly and directed his gaze toward the direction of the South Sea beyond the Cloud Dream Jade Pool Mirror.
"There are many ways to help Xiluo bear the pressure, but few that are truly effective."
"Moreover, an unforeseen presence has now involved itself, and I must first discern its intentions."
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