Transmitting the law and imparting the ultimate

As if responding to the words of that figure, the entire world instantly dimmed.

Xu Bai even vaguely heard sounds of helpless wailing.

Then, the slender figure slightly shook his head and turned around.

He met Xu Bai's gaze.

Boom!

His mind instantly exploded, roaring. Because Xu Bai was horrified to discover that the figure's appearance was identical to his own!

No…

His vision blurred, and that face suddenly changed. Xu Bai seemed to see Mr. Bai's peerless face again.

However, it was somewhat different from what he had seen at the Beast Taming Sect before; it wasn't as elegant and ethereal as someone from the heavens.

Instead, it carried a few more hints of sorrow, of compassion for all living beings. It was more real, with a touch more of a "Mortal" essence.

His clear eyes seemed to hold countless emotions and stories waiting to be told.

Like a vortex, it gradually swallowed Xu Bai's mind.

…

"Wake up!"

A soft shout, like a great bell, seemed to come from beyond the heavens. It pierced through the barriers of countless worlds and suddenly appeared in Xu Bai's ears.

Xu Bai's eyes instantly regained a hint of灵动 from their turbid, vacant state.

When he looked at Mr. Bai again, the flesh on his face slowly melted away like a candle. His originally breathtakingly beautiful face now appeared so eerie and terrifying.

In just a moment, the horrifying anomaly on Mr. Bai's face had spread throughout his entire body.

As if shaved away by a gust of wind, he instantly transformed into a stark white skeleton.

His empty eye sockets stared straight at Xu Bai.

Xu Bai was instantly startled and alarmed.

The surrounding scene, like glass, developed cracks.

It shattered in an instant.

A slight dizziness came over him, and all the illusions vanished.

The Black-Clothed Cultivator who came to guide him scanned his body for a moment before slowly saying, "This space has a trace of Celestial Venerable of Dharma Transmission's aura remaining. Cultivators who come here for the first time will feel something in their hearts and experience illusions."

Xu Bai, who was not new to the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance Headquarters, naturally knew this.

The last time his true self came, he saw a towering statue of the Celestial Venerable of Dharma Transmission.

From that statue, Li Fan felt an extreme sense of crisis, as well as a faint sense of familiarity.

But this time, when his Clone, refined with Xu Ke's essence blood and Mr. Bai's divine charm, arrived here.

What he saw was such a bizarre scene.

"The Immortal Path ahead cannot be trodden, the Celestial Venerable of Dharma Transmission is above…"

"Mr. Bai's face actually became identical to my Clone's. And finally, that terrifying sight of him suddenly turning into white bones…"

"What does all this signify?"

Even after escaping the illusion, Xu Bai still seemed to be immersed in the shock it brought.

He instinctively followed behind the guiding Black-Clothed Cultivator.

Perhaps Xu Bai's Heaven-Defying looks had an effect, as the Black-Clothed Cultivator, seeing his state, did not disturb him.

He simply led the way in silence.

It wasn't until the two passed through the transfer array, transforming into streaks of light and rapidly traversing the space of the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance Headquarters, that Xu Bai slowly emerged from the effects of the illusion.

At this point, the Black-Clothed Cultivator leading the way explained to Xu Bai: "This trace of Celestial Venerable of Dharma Transmission's residual aura, we usually refer to it as [True Meaning of Dharma Transmission]. The True Meaning of Dharma Transmission is profound and mysterious, possessing infinite wondrous uses. A Cultivator will only be affected and experience illusions the first time they enter the Immortal Alliance Headquarters space, caught off guard. Once they have stayed here for a period of time and their body has adapted to the presence of the True Meaning of Dharma Transmission, it will be extremely difficult to face the illusion again."

When Li Fan's true self, Han Yi, and Ximen Yue came here in the previous life, the guide had not explained it in such detail.

"It seems judging people by appearance is human nature. Even we Daoist Cultivators are not exempt."

Xu Bai inwardly complained, but he seized the opportunity to ask, "According to Senior, the opportunity to directly face the [True Meaning of Dharma Transmission] seems extremely rare, occurring only once in a lifetime. But besides seeing some illusions, I haven't noticed any other effects from it?"

The Black-Clothed Cultivator said solemnly, "What we Cultivate is all the New Law transmitted by the Celestial Venerable. Therefore, when we face the [True Meaning of Dharma Transmission], what we see is not merely a simple illusion. Instead, it is very likely related to each person's [Ultimate Dao]."

Before Xu Bai could ask, he proactively explained the [Ultimate Dao]: "Every Cultivator, from the moment they embark on the Immortal Path, will likely feel that the Immortal Path is vast and the future is perilous. How to Cultivate in each Realm, and how to choose the most suitable method for oneself. All these require us to explore on our own."

"But there is no second chance in life; once a mistake is made, one can only live with regret for the rest of their life and cut themselves off from the Dao. Therefore, every step we take must be taken carefully and cautiously."

"The [Ultimate Dao] is, in the eyes of the Celestial Venerable, the destination of the Dao path most suitable for our Cultivation. What kind of person is the Celestial Venerable of Dharma Transmission? His vision is countless times higher than ours. What he determines is basically no different from the truth."

"So, that illusion just now is truly crucial. You can ponder it day and night, and you will surely gain great insights each time."

Countless floating landmasses rapidly flashed behind them.

The guiding Black-Clothed Cultivator unhurriedly recounted the mysteries of the [True Meaning of Dharma Transmission].

He concluded with a sigh: "Our Cultivation is like a path to ascend to the heavens, obscured by layers of mist. A slight misstep, taking the wrong path, will cause us to fall and be shattered."

"And the Ultimate Dao illuminated by the True Meaning of Dharma Transmission is like lighting a remarkably bright torch at the highest point of the path to heaven. The light penetrates the mist, illuminating the direction."

"This is the Celestial Venerable's compassion for all living beings under heaven!"

When the two transformed from light back into human form and their feet once again touched the ground, the Black-Clothed Cultivator's words simultaneously ceased.

He reverted to his original cold demeanor.

A straight, bluish-green stone path led directly to a tall black stele at the end.

That was the location of the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance Guardian Hall Headquarters.

Stepping onto the law request path, the Spiritual Qi in his body instantly settled.

Like a Mortal, Xu Bai walked step by step, firmly towards his destination.

It was a rather long journey.

Upon reaching the destination, the guiding Black-Clothed Cultivator finally spoke again, his tone gentle: "Present your law request jade token here, and you may enter. I, however, cannot enter, so I will wait for you here."

Xu Bai bowed slightly, then took out his jade token.

Just like in the previous life, a seven-colored passage emerged from the stele, and Xu Bai strode into it.

…

"derivation law jade applicant, Xu Bai."

"Number: 03. Rank: Dao Integration."

"Please wait patiently here. Estimated remaining waiting time: thirteen hours."

A somewhat familiar voice sounded in Xu Bai's ear.