267: Fifth Incarnation: Heavenly Physician (59)

This seclusion brought far greater gains than expected.

Not only were his injuries fully healed and his cultivation stable and refined, but more importantly, the path of “humanity” finally emerged from the fog, gaining a clear direction and a solid Foundation.

That humanity seal, which integrated the Origin of the Overlord Fate and had initially taken shape, was the lighthouse and cornerstone of his future Dao path.

However, beneath the smile lay an even clearer understanding.

"Humanity has just begun, it's merely a prototype. The core runes at the bottom of the seal are still blurry, and my understanding of Laws like 'order,' 'covenant,' and 'mutual aid' is still superficial."

"Compared to a complete Great Dao, it's like a mayfly versus a vast ocean."

"Although I have experienced Reincarnation and possess some past life wisdom and insight, for the purpose of constructing a heavenly path directly leading to the Great Dao, this accumulation is still like a drop in the bucket, far from enough."

Xu Yuan knew deeply that pioneering a new Dao was by no means easy.

It required vast knowledge accumulation, countless practical verifications, and a profound insight into the Laws of heaven and earth, as well as the Heart-Nature of all living beings.

Working behind closed doors would ultimately be futile.

"Now, I need deeper Foundation and broader insight to enrich and perfect my 'humanity.'"

His gaze turned towards the depths of Zhen Yan Peak, shrouded in mist, beyond his Immortal Cave.

In the past, the most suitable place for him to accumulate Foundation and broaden his horizons would undoubtedly have been the Scripture Pavilion of the Zhenyan Lineage, which housed countless Cultivation Technique manuals, Formation insights, and even records of the myriad heavens.

There, the countless knowledge accumulated by the Zhenyan Lineage over untold years would undoubtedly help him quickly build his own Foundation.

But at this moment, Xu Yuan's mind was focused on the qiankun token bestowed by Revered Master Jiang Tingyun, which was neither gold nor jade and inscribed with complex cloud patterns.

myriad formations diagram!

A Legacy Secret Realm of the Zhenyan Lineage that was never easily opened!

It was rumored to contain the lifelong Formation insights and Legacy imprints left by generations of predecessors of this lineage, and even Fruit Position True Persons before their demise!

That place was not only the supreme temple of Formations but also contained the most fundamental understanding of the “Dao” by those Senior mighty figures!

"The Dao of Formations, at its root, is also the process of mobilizing the power of heaven and earth, following specific Formation patterns, constructing stable Formation Foundations, and forming certain effects."

"Isn't this remarkably similar to my pursuit of 'constructing a human Dao order field' in terms of 'rules' and 'structure'?"

"The 'humanity' I comprehend focuses on establishing social order and mobilizing the power of all living beings."

"And Formations, on the other hand, construct 'rule structures' at the material and energy level, mobilizing the power of heaven and earth."

"Although their application levels are different, their underlying logic—'constructing structures based on rules to guide power'—might share a deeper, common Dao!"

Thinking of this, a sharp glint flashed in Xu Yuan's eyes!

Go to the myriad formations diagram!

Must go!

With his decision made, Xu Yuan no longer hesitated.

He rose to his feet, his aura harmonious and restrained, his Mid-Foundation Establishment Stage cultivation as stable as a mountain.

Straightening his robes, he carefully put away the jade bottle containing the remaining spirit nurturing pills, and finally, he solemnly held the qiankun token, which was neither gold nor jade and felt warm to the touch, in his palm.

The cloud patterns on the token seemed to subtly echo the earth pulse of Zhen Yan Peak, emitting faint pulsations.

"myriad formations diagram..."

That place was the true essence of the Zhenyan Lineage, a crystallization of the wisdom and Dao of countless predecessors, far surpassing the ancient texts in the Scripture Pavilion.

Pushing open the stone door of his Immortal Cave, sunlight poured in, and the sea of clouds churned.

He took a deep breath, feeling the majestic and profound Spiritual Vein of Zhen Yan Peak. He could also faintly perceive a profound and vast Formation fluctuation emanating from the core Forbidden Ground of the mountain, which was where the myriad formations diagram Secret Realm was located.

"Time waits for no one."

Xu Yuan stepped out, his figure transforming into a streak of azure light. He did not head towards the familiar direction of the Scripture Pavilion but flew directly towards the core Forbidden Ground in the back mountain of Zhen Yan Peak, which was shrouded in layers of Restrictions and inaccessible to ordinary Disciples.

He was going to the myriad formations diagram, with the Heart-Nature of “humanity,” to observe the “order of myriad Laws,” seeking the supreme Opportunity that could solidify his “Order Seal” completely, or even make it undergo another transformation!

Not long after he departed, the Void Realm outside his Immortal Cave subtly rippled, and a blurry figure quietly emerged—it was Revered Master Jiang Tingyun.

He looked in the direction Xu Yuan had flown, a hint of understanding and approval flashing in his eyes.

"Not fixated on external things, directly pointing to the Origin... Did he choose the myriad formations diagram directly? It seems this seclusion has brought him immense gains, and his Heart-Nature is far more resolute than expected. Very good..."

Jiang Tingyun nodded slightly, and his figure slowly faded again.

He did not stop him, nor did he reveal himself; he merely observed in secret.

Xu Yuan's path needed to be walked by himself, and as his Revered Master, what he could do was protect his Dao at critical moments and provide as many resources and Opportunities as possible.

The further back into the mountain, the denser and purer the Spiritual Qi became, but the Restriction fluctuations in the air also grew more intense and powerful.

Layers upon layers of invisible barriers emanated terrifying Law Qi, making it impossible for ordinary Disciples to approach. Even if they forcefully intruded, they would be instantly displaced or even suffer backlash.

Xu Yuan held the qiankun token, which emitted a soft, clear light on its own, resonating with the surrounding Restrictions.

Wherever he passed, the powerful barriers silently parted like a tide, revealing an illusory path just wide enough for one person to pass. He could clearly feel the complex Formation principles and immense energy contained within each layer of Restriction, gaining another intuitive understanding of the connection between “Formations” and “order.”

He could clearly feel the complex Formation principles and immense energy contained within each layer of Restriction, gaining another intuitive understanding of the connection between “Formations” and “order.”

"Using the token as a 'key' and specific fluctuations as a 'covenant' to open these layers of 'doors of rules'... This is also a form of order."

Xu Yuan pondered.

After flying for about fifteen minutes, the scene before him suddenly changed.

It was no longer ordinary mountains, forests, and a sea of clouds, but a peculiar area shrouded in hazy Chaos Qi.

Within the Chaos, countless light and shadow flowed, stars appeared and vanished, mountains took shape, and various profound runes cycled through life and death, as if it were a miniature, constantly evolving world of rules.

There was no obvious entrance, only an ancient, ethereal platform, seemingly woven from countless lines of light, suspended at the edge of the Chaos.

Xu Yuan stopped his Escape Light and landed on the platform.

The platform's surface was smooth as a mirror, yet it reflected myriad changing illusory Formation diagrams.

He took a deep breath, raised the qiankun token with both hands, and held it to his chest.

Without needing to be activated, the token floated up on its own, glowing brightly, resonating strongly with the chaotic area ahead.

"Om—"

A low hum, yet one that seemed to echo through the Soul, resounded. The Chaos Qi ahead slowly rotated, forming a deep, swirling passage.

In the depths of the passage, the myriad Formation diagram light and shadows became clearer, and a vast, ancient, yet infinitely possible Dao Rhyme rushed forth.

It caused Xu Yuan's mind to tremble violently, and the humanity seal within him even began to subtly vibrate on its own, seemingly filled with longing.

"True Disciple of the Zhenyan Lineage, Su Yuan, holding the qiankun token, respectfully requests entry into the myriad formations diagram for three days of comprehension!"