397: Carrying the Yin and Embracing the Yang

Xu Qing nodded, then took out a Jade Slip from his embrace and handed it to Yin-Yang Celestial Venerable: "This is my communication Jade Slip. If your clan's Prodigies arrive at the Ancient Land of Dao and encounter an insurmountable danger, you can contact me. I will do my best to help."

Yin-Yang Celestial Venerable took the Jade Slip, a hint of joy flashing in his eyes, and said with a touch of emotion: "Fellow Daoist is so generous. I, an old man, thank you on behalf of my clan's Prodigies."

Xu Qing smiled slightly, his tone calm: "It's no trouble at all, Celestial Venerable, there's no need to be so polite."

"Fellow Daoist, please!" Yin-Yang Celestial Venerable stepped aside and made a welcoming gesture.

Xu Qing nodded and stepped into the Divine Pool.

As soon as he entered, the Yin and Yang Qi around him surged like a tide. Black and white mists intertwined, resembling the Chaos at the beginning of the Universe.

Within the Divine Pool, the Dao rhyme of Yin and Yang was so dense it almost solidified, transforming into tiny black and white runes that flowed ceaselessly in the pool water.

Xu Qing felt a majestic force of Yin and Yang surge into his body, as if countless tiny streams were flowing through his Meridians, cleansing every inch of his flesh and blood.

He took a deep breath, a glint flashing in his eyes, then sat cross-legged and began to Cultivate his Cultivation Technique, absorbing the Dao rhyme of Yin and Yang from the Divine Pool.

Yin-Yang Celestial Venerable stood outside the Divine Pool, watching Xu Qing gradually become enveloped by the black and white mist, a complex expression flashing in his eyes.

He murmured softly: "This child has extraordinary talent, and his future achievements are limitless. Our clan befriending him might truly be a great Opportunity..."

After watching for a moment, he turned and left, leaving only a whisper echoing in the air: "In one year, let's see how far you can truly go..."

As time passed, Xu Qing's figure completely vanished into the mist of the Divine Pool, leaving only the intertwining black and white light flickering in the pool, like a star incubating endless power.

Everything in the outside world had long since become irrelevant to him.

At this moment.

He sat cross-legged, his eyes slightly closed, his mind completely immersed in the comprehension of the Great Dao of Yin and Yang, beginning to fathom its mysteries.

His breathing gradually became long and deep, each inhalation and exhalation causing the Yin and Yang Qi in the Divine Pool to surge wildly.

As he closed his eyes and concentrated, the scene of the Universe's genesis and the separation of Yin and Yang appeared in his mind.

At the beginning of the Universe, Yin and Yang divided, the sun and moon rotated, and movement and stillness gave rise to each other.

Yang is the light of the heavens, Yin is the shadow of the earth; comprehending this principle is the first step into the Dao.

In this state, a phenomenon of the sun and moon shining together appeared above Xu Qing's head, and Yin and Yang Qi flowed around his body.

The Great Dao of Yin and Yang has been a supreme Law of heaven and earth since ancient times, representing the unified opposition and balance of all things in the Universe.

All things in the Universe are composed of two opposing forces, Yin and Yang, such as heaven and earth, sun and moon, life and death, movement and stillness. The two seem to be in opposition but are actually interdependent and indispensable. This is the principle that all things carry Yin and embrace Yang.

Furthermore, Cultivators who comprehend the Great Dao of Yin and Yang must also master balance and harmonize their own power with the power of heaven and earth. Once Yin and Yang are out of balance, heaven and earth will fall into Chaos.

Time passed slowly. Behind Xu Qing, the Yin and Yang Divine Dragon, formed by the Great Dao of Yin and Yang, slowly emerged. One black and one white, their bodies coiled, their Dragon eyes flickering with profound light, as if they could see through the ultimate principles of heaven and earth.

"Roar—"

The Yin and Yang Divine Dragon let out a low roar, opening its massive maw and greedily devouring the Dao rhyme of Yin and Yang in the Divine Pool. With each wisp of Dao rhyme devoured, the Divine Dragon's body solidified a bit more, and the black and white patterns on its Dragon scales became clearer, emitting a heart-palpitating pressure.

Xu Qing's expression was calm and focused. His mind was completely immersed in the comprehension of the Great Dao of Yin and Yang, as if he had merged with heaven and earth.

The Yin and Yang Qi in the Divine Pool continuously surged into his body, cleansing his Meridians, nourishing his flesh and blood, and even penetrating deep into his Divine Soul.

Time passed imperceptibly, and Xu Qing's Great Dao of Yin and Yang grew every moment.

Behind him, the body of the Yin and Yang Divine Dragon grew larger, and the light in its Dragon eyes became more brilliant, as if it could illuminate the entire heaven and earth.

The Dao rhyme of Yin and Yang in the Divine Pool was devoured frantically, and the black and white runes in the pool water also gradually diminished, as if completely refined by Xu Qing.

One year passed in a flash.

On this day, the Yin and Yang Qi in the Divine Pool suddenly paused, then surged wildly, forming a huge vortex that converged towards Xu Qing. Behind him, the Yin and Yang Divine Dragon roared towards the sky, black and white light bursting forth from its Dragon body, as if trying to break free from the shackles of heaven and earth.

"Boom—"

With a loud bang, the Yin and Yang Qi in the Divine Pool was completely devoured. Xu Qing's figure slowly emerged, his eyes slowly opening, black and white light flowing within them, as if containing endless principles of heaven and earth.

The Yin and Yang Divine Dragon coiled and danced behind him, emitting a terrifying pressure, as if it could suppress everything.

"Major Achievement Peak... just one last trace, and it will be at Perfection."

Xu Qing murmured softly, a hint of emotion in his tone.

His Great Dao of Yin and Yang had already reached Major Achievement Peak, just one last step away from Perfection. This step, seemingly within reach, felt as if it were also impossibly far.

He slowly rose and stepped out of the Divine Pool.

Outside the Divine Pool, Yin-Yang Celestial Venerable had been waiting for a long time. The moment Xu Qing's figure appeared in his sight, Yin-Yang Celestial Venerable's Great Dao of Yin and Yang trembled uncontrollably, as if subjected to some invisible pressure.

"This... this is the Great Dao of Yin and Yang at Major Achievement Peak!"

Yin-Yang Celestial Venerable's pupils contracted, his heart filled with shock.

He had not expected that in just one year, Xu Qing would Cultivate the Great Dao of Yin and Yang to such a Realm, just one last trace away from Perfection.

"Congratulations, Fellow Daoist, your Great Dao of Yin and Yang has advanced further!"

Yin-Yang Celestial Venerable suppressed the shock in his heart, a smile appearing on his face, and he cupped his hands in congratulation.

Xu Qing smiled slightly, his tone calm: "Thank you, Celestial Venerable, for your help. If not for your clan's Divine Pool, I would not have been able to achieve this Breakthrough."

Yin-Yang Celestial Venerable shook his head and smiled: "Fellow Daoist has extraordinary talent. I merely added flowers to the brocade. Now, Fellow Daoist's Perfection is within sight!"

Xu Qing's gaze was profound as he looked into the distance, stating calmly: "The Perfection of the Great Dao is not achieved in a day. I still need some tempering before I can take that last step."

Yin-Yang Celestial Venerable nodded in agreement upon hearing this: "Fellow Daoist is absolutely right. The path of the Great Dao ultimately requires one's own comprehension. However, if Fellow Daoist needs anything, our clan will certainly help with all our might."

Xu Qing smiled slightly and cupped his hands: "Then I thank Celestial Venerable."

The two exchanged smiles, both understanding without words.

"What are your plans next, Fellow Daoist?" Yin-Yang Celestial Venerable asked.

Xu Qing pondered for a moment, then said calmly: "I plan to go to the Eastern Wasteland Realm, and then return to the Ancient Land of Dao."

Yin-Yang Celestial Venerable's eyes flashed with a glint upon hearing this, and he smiled: "The Eastern Wasteland Realm, that clan has some ties with our clan. If Fellow Daoist needs to do something in the Eastern Wasteland Realm, you can ask him for help!"

Xu Qing cupped his fists: "Thank you, Celestial Venerable."

"Since that is the case, then I will congratulate Fellow Daoist in advance on the success of your Great Dao!"

The two chatted for a while longer, then Xu Qing bid farewell and left.

Yin-Yang Celestial Venerable watched his retreating figure, his heart filled with emotion.

"This child is no ordinary being, second brother, you made the right move!"

A voice appeared in Yin-Yang Celestial Venerable's ear, and an old man somewhat similar to Yin-Yang Celestial Venerable slowly revealed his figure.

"That matter..."

The old man said faintly: "Eighty percent certainty!"

"That's good..."