Chapter 508: Taiji Mind Clearing Meditation, Three Realms

In the center of the secret chamber stood a lifelike human statue. The statue was about eight feet tall, depicting a middle-aged man dressed in simple, ancient robes. His temperament was transcendent, his expression gentle yet firm, and his eyes were slightly closed, as if in deep contemplation. The statue's right hand rested on its chest, while its left hand reached forward, palm upward, as if waiting for something.

"Taijizi!" Muerxiu's voice trembled with excitement. "This is the statue of Taijizi! It is exactly the same as the image in my memories of my past life!"

Lin Xuan held his breath, staring at the statue. Although he had never met Taijizi, through this statue, he felt as if he could perceive the bearing and wisdom of that great practitioner.

To the left of the statue, a crystal-clear crystal ball sat on an exquisite stone pedestal; to the right was another pedestal, upon which a yellowed, ancient scroll was neatly placed, wrapped in a golden silk cord that seemed to protect its contents.

Lin Xuan approached the statue and suddenly felt a familiar pull, as if some connection had existed in the dark. He reached out and lightly touched the statue's outstretched left palm, immediately feeling a warm energy surge through him; the statue's eyes seemed to open slightly, gazing at him.

"Senior Taijizi..." Lin Xuan bowed respectfully.

Muerxiu exclaimed from the side, "Legend has it that Taijizi left behind a final legacy before his death; it seems this is the opportunity prepared for you."

Lin Xuan nodded, his gaze shifting to the crystal ball. The Equilibrium Order vibrated again, as if urging him on. He walked to the crystal ball and slowly infused it with his Taiji Three Origin Power.

The crystal ball immediately burst into a dazzling light, its interior clouds churning and morphing into various strange scenes, finally condensing into a human figure—it was the image of Taijizi, lifelike, as if a real person were standing before him.

"My successor, if you can see this image, it means you have initially mastered the Taiji Three Origin Power and have been recognized by the Balancer." Taijizi's voice was gentle yet powerful, carrying a penetration that transcended time and space. "Time is limited, so I will keep it brief."

Lin Xuan listened respectfully, not daring to be the least bit negligent.

"The cultivation technique on the stone wall is merely the foundation; the true Taiji Dao is far more profound than you imagine," the image of Taijizi continued. "The Taiji Dao is divided into three realms: Unity of Origin Power, Will Transcendence, and Return to Origin."

"The first realm, 'Unity of Origin Power', refers to merging the Taiji Three Origin Power into one, achieving a state where Yin and Yang mutually assist each other and hardness and softness complement one another. You have basically mastered it, but you are not yet proficient."

"The second realm, 'Will Transcendence', refers to transcending the limitations of individual consciousness, observing all things in the universe through the Taiji Dao, and reaching a state where mind and object are one. In this realm, the practitioner is no longer limited to self-perception, but views all existence from a broader perspective, understanding the essence and connections of various forces."

"The third realm, 'Return to Origin', is to merge oneself with the Great Dao of the universe, reaching the source of all things and achieving the status of an indestructible Taiji True Person. This realm is beyond what I could fully comprehend; I could only catch a glimpse of it."

Taijizi's gaze seemed to pierce through time and space, looking directly at Lin Xuan: "To oppose an existence like Helian Chen, you must at least reach the second realm, 'Will Transcendence'. And to reach this realm, you need to undergo a test at the level of the soul, completely transcending the limitations of self-perception."

The image pointed to the scroll on the right: "The scroll I left behind records the 'Taiji Mind Clearing Meditation', a special form of meditation that can help a practitioner attempt to break through to the realm of Will Transcendence in a short time. This method is extremely dangerous; once started, you will face the deepest confusion and fear within your own heart. If your will is not firm, you may become lost in countless possibilities and never be able to return."

"But I believe in you, my successor." Taijizi's voice became gentle. "The appearance of the Equilibrium Force proves that the time has come; fate has guided you here, and there must be profound meaning in it."

The image gradually blurred, and the final words were like a sigh: "Remember, the Taiji Dao does not seek to choose between opposites, but to find commonality within them; it does not linger in extremes, but finds the balance point within them. This is my lifelong realization, and it is also the key to opposing Helian Chen."

With this final sentence, the image in the crystal ball dissipated completely, returning to stillness.

Lin Xuan stood where he was, unable to calm his excited heart for a long time. The words left by Taijizi were like a sudden enlightenment, giving him a deeper understanding of the Taiji Dao.

"Helian Chen's threat is imminent; I must attempt the breakthrough," Lin Xuan said firmly, walking toward the ancient scroll.

He carefully untied the golden silk cord and unrolled the scroll. On it were dense, ancient characters and diagrams, recording the complete cultivation method of the "Taiji Mind Clearing Meditation".

Muerxiu said nervously, "Based on my understanding of the situation in Hunyuan Valley, Helian Chen will need at least half a day to complete the formation. You have this window of time to attempt the breakthrough, and I will guard you from the outside."

Lin Xuan nodded: "Good, I will strive to complete the breakthrough as soon as possible."

Before leaving, Muerxiu added, "By the way, let me tell you something about Hunyuan Valley. It was once an important intersection of spiritual veins in ancient times, but later, due to the interference of some mysterious power, it formed a special space-time layer. Helian Chen's choice of that place was not accidental, but because the special structure of Hunyuan Valley can amplify the fluctuations of the Lun Hui force, making it the best node to interfere with the Wangchuan Realm."

Lin Xuan noted this information and watched Muerxiu leave the secret chamber to return outside and keep watch. Afterward, he sat cross-legged in front of the Taijizi statue and, following the guidance on the scroll, began to practice the "Taiji Mind Clearing Meditation".

He first adjusted his breathing, then guided the Three-Origin Power to form a specific circulation route within his body. As the technique deepened, Lin Xuan's consciousness gradually detached from the shackles of his physical body, entering an unprecedented state of ethereal clarity.

In this state, he felt his consciousness like a feather, floating lightly in the boundless Void. There were no physical entities around, only the flow of pure consciousness.

Suddenly, countless points of light appeared in the Void, each one like a mirror, reflecting different versions of himself. Lin Xuan was surprised to find that these were all possible paths in his life—there was a Lin Xuan who had embarked on the extreme path of the Void, his body radiating an aura of destruction; there was a Lin Xuan obsessed with the power of Nature, surrounded by vibrant vitality; and there was even an ordinary Lin Xuan who had completely given up cultivation, living a plain and fulfilling life.

What shocked him even more was that there was a version of himself that had chosen to cooperate with Helian Chen, becoming an accomplice in destroying the order of Lun Hui!

"These are... the possible me's?" Lin Xuan's consciousness trembled in the Void.

"Yes, these are all you," a gentle voice sounded, seeming to come from all directions, yet also as if originating from the depths of his heart. "Every choice leads to a different trajectory of fate, and every possibility is truly real."