FVN Chapter 266 The Secret of Creation, Gods and Demons Who Voluntarily Fell From Grace?
Chapter 266 The Secret of Creation, Gods and Demons Who Voluntarily Fell From Grace?
Chapter 266 The Secret of Creation, Gods and Demons Who Voluntarily Fell From Grace?
The Netherworld Ancestor's gaze was profound, as if piercing through time and space: "The true way of the sword is to have a sword in your hand but no sword in your heart. The sword is your means, but not your obsession. If you can maintain the order of life and death in the world with the way of the sword, as long as the order is not lost and the world is not in chaos, then you have achieved perfect merit."
"Your troubles stem from karmic entanglements, but the truth is that karma doesn't only apply to you; rather, all living beings have their own karma. Otherwise, the world would be like stagnant water, how could it maintain its balance?"
"The primordial world brought you cause and effect, and you, too, are you not a product of the primordial world's cause and effect?"
Zhao Gongming closed his eyes and pondered.
This reminded him of a phrase from his past life—the effects of forces are mutual.
As the saying goes, those involved are often confused, while bystanders see things clearly. The words of the Netherworld Ancestor not only deepened his understanding of the workings of heaven and earth and the Great Dao of the Netherworld, but also awakened his understanding of his own karma.
Yes!
Zhunti and Jieyin were targeting him at every turn, but hadn't he also repeatedly ruined Zhunti and Jieyin's plans?
Even though Taiqing Laozi made things difficult for him, didn't he also cause the other party to lose the position of leader of the Human Sect and the holy position?
Apart from the being inside the Qiankun Cauldron, who is beyond his current strength, it seems that no one else has gained any advantage over him.
Rather than saying that he is the cause and effect of these people, it would be more accurate to say that he is the cause and effect of these people.
Even after he becomes powerful, he may very well become the cause and effect of that being within the Qiankun Cauldron!
"Buzz"
The next moment, Zhao Gongming suddenly opened his eyes, and his aura changed abruptly.
The thirty-six heavens trembled in unison, the Primordial Autumn Water Sword was drawn from its sheath on its own, and traces of the netherworld appeared on its blade. The Chaotic Star Chart unfolded, and endless stars twinkled in the void, as if welcoming a new Dao Ancestor.
"Flowers rained down from the sky, golden lotuses sprang from the earth!" The Netherworld Ancestor praised softly, "You have understood."
Within this forbidden land of the Netherworld, countless golden lotuses emerged from the ground, each one blooming with buds, filling the air with fragrance. Countless celestial flowers drifted down from the void, fluttering and dazzling the eye.
This is a wondrous phenomenon of resonance with the Great Dao!
Zhao Gongming sat upright on the golden lotus platform, his body radiating Daoist energy, his aura several times stronger than before.
"This junior thanks you for your guidance, senior."
Zhao Gongming stood up and bowed again, this time with even greater respect than before.
The Netherworld Ancestor nodded slightly: "You are exceptionally talented and have extremely high comprehension. Your future achievements are limitless. But remember, the path of the Dao is endless. Even Pangu dared not say that he had reached the end."
Zhao Gongming nodded in Zhengzhou: "This junior will remember."
Before long, the strange phenomenon gradually dissipated, and the Netherworld returned to its previous darkness.
Zhao Gongming sat down again, and taking advantage of his clear mind, he suddenly asked, "Senior just mentioned that the world is a vortex of reincarnation, and those chaotic gods and demons who perished in the Great Calamity of Creation are also reincarnated in the primordial world."
"Before you, I also encountered the Yellow Springs Ancestor and the Reincarnation Ancestor. Is there also such a thing as the Heavenly Dao and the Earthly Dao in this chaos," controlling the reincarnation or destiny of all beings in the chaos?
"Or perhaps the Great Calamity of Creation wasn't simply about Pangu seeking enlightenment, but rather held another secret?"
Upon hearing this, the Netherworld Ancestor's expression changed drastically.
The composure and calmness he displayed during the discussion had vanished, replaced by an indescribable solemnity.
After a long silence, the Netherworld Ancestor finally spoke slowly: "Why do you ask this?"
"Throughout my cultivation, all I have seen and heard is that Pangu created the world and performed immeasurable merits. However, in the primordial world, there are always some clues that suggest there are other hidden stories behind the creation calamity." Zhao Gongming spoke frankly, "I dare to ask you, senior, to enlighten me."
The Netherworld Ancestor remained silent for a long time.
When Zhao Gongming thought she wouldn't answer, she slowly rose, looked up at the sky, and said with her back to Zhao Gongming, "Do you think Pangu created the world voluntarily?"
Zhao Gongming was taken aback: "Isn't that right?"
"No." The Netherworld Ancestor turned around, a complex light flashing in his eyes. "Pangu's creation of the world was not voluntary, but forced."
"Forced? Forced by whom?"
"The Great Way".
These two words were spoken very lightly, yet they carried immense weight.
"The Great Dao—hasn't the Great Dao always been hidden?" Zhao Gongming asked, somewhat puzzled.
The Netherworld Ancestor shook his head: "Your cultivation is shallow. When you advance to the Chaos Realm, you will be able to sense the existence of the Great Dao. It is not hidden, but rather it firmly binds all beings above the Chaos Realm to its own hands."
"Especially beings like Pangu, whose origins are extraordinary, are the most likely among the chaotic gods and demons to attain the Great Dao. They are very difficult to control. The so-called Great Tribulation of Creation is nothing more than a struggle."
Zhao Gongming was struck dumb.
This statement completely overturned his understanding of the Great Dao of Chaos and the Great Calamity of Creation!
"Therefore, Pangu wanted to rebel."
The Netherworld Ancestor continued, "The great war between the three thousand gods and demons after the creation of the world was, on the surface, about the chaotic gods and demons trying to stop Pangu from creating the world, but in reality, it was Pangu trying to break the shackles of the Great Dao on all living beings."
"Not all of the three thousand gods and demons were there to stop the creation of the world," the Netherworld Ancestor said slowly. "Some of them were allies of Pangu, and others were pawns of the Great Dao. After the creation of the world, these two forces fought a great battle and eventually perished together. But the so-called 'perishing together' was not true death."
"As you know, the fallen gods and demons did not completely perish. A small portion of them survived in special ways. Some slumber in the depths of chaos, some were reincarnated in the primordial world, and some—are still secretly observing the workings of this world."
"Do you know that not all of those 'fallen' chaotic gods and demons died? Some of them chose to 'fall' voluntarily."
Zhao Gongming was slightly taken aback: "Was it a voluntary sacrifice?"
"Yes, for some purpose, they chose to fake their deaths and lurk in the shadows. This was the case when Pangu fell, when the three thousand gods and demons fell, and the Great Calamity of Creation itself—was also like this."
The voice of the Netherworld Ancestor became old and weary: "You think the Great Calamity of Creation is the end? No, that is only the beginning. The real game only began after the creation of the world, and this game is still not over."
Zhao Gongming's heart pounded, especially when he heard the words "observing in the dark." The first name that popped into his mind was Shi Chen!
He quickly asked, "What exactly are these chaotic gods and demons who willingly perished waiting for?"
But the Netherworld Ancestor shook his head: "Some things, knowing too much about them, can actually be a disaster."
Zhao Gongming remained silent.
He suddenly realized that the world he knew was just the tip of the iceberg, and beneath that iceberg lay countless secrets, countless games, and countless dangers.
At this moment, the Netherworld Ancestor sat back down on the futon, looking at Zhao Gongming with a complicated expression: "You have attained enlightenment today, and your foundation is now solid. These secrets are meant to be known to you, but remember this well."
He paused, his gaze deep and unfathomable: "Some beings don't like you knowing too much."
Just as Zhao Gongming was about to press further, he suddenly felt a strange chill.
The chill did not come from the Netherworld Ancestor, but from the depths of the void, as if something was secretly watching!