Four, Understand oneself

  Her bronze-colored skin shone with a subtle luster, and on her ordinary-looking face, a pair of bright eyes and two thick eyebrows still caught people's attention. This was clearly the appearance of Sheng Tian in his previous life!

  The halo in the sky kept shining on Sheng Tian's body and was constantly being absorbed into his body.

  At this time, if there were any powerful beings in the vast wilderness who saw Sheng Tian's tribulation, they would probably be stunned. The vast wilderness had never seen such a transformation tribulation before. Ordinary transformation tribulations only used four or nine, six or nine, or eight or nine heavenly thunderbolts to assist in their transformation, and at most, it was the nine-nine great heavenly thunderbolt that transformed, with only a few transformation tribulations appearing with attribute thunderbolts, which were just one or two, and at most, all five elements of attribute thunderbolts appeared. The strongest known thunderbolt was the simultaneous appearance of yin-yang thunderbolts, but never had anyone seen or heard of nine-nine full-attribute transformation thunderbolts appearing at once, not only did it have all five elements and yin-yang thunderbolts, but also the purple divine thunder that had never appeared in a transformation tribulation before. Moreover, the last nine grayish thunderbolts were the chaotic thunder that only appeared in the chaos. If people knew about this, how many eyes would be shocked? Fortunately, no one knew, not even those powerful beings who were currently listening to the Tao in the Purple Mansion, including Hong Jun Dao Zu, who was sitting on a cloud platform lecturing on the Tao, had noticed this unusual transformation tribulation.

  Golden light continues to shine, Sheng Tian sits in the golden light with his eyes lightly closed, his face calm, as if immersed in a certain state of mind.

  Two hours later, the auspicious clouds in the sky dispersed, and the golden light disappeared. The sky was once again a gentle breeze and a light cloud, with the beautiful sun setting in the west. The western sky was filled with red clouds, and under the glow of the clouds, a mysterious aura rose from Sheng Tian's body, like a dream, like a fantasy, like stars, like a mirage.

  The golden crow sinks in the west, the jade rabbit rises in the east, the stars appear and disappear, the mysterious light on Sheng Tian's body fades away, revealing his true form.

  Sheng Tian opened his eyes, shining like a bright star in the night sky.

  Sheng Tian let out a breath and stood up, waving his hand. A cyan long robe appeared on his body, and on his feet were a pair of moon-white cloud boots.

  Sheng Tian took a step forward, slowly walking to the top of the mountain, looking up at the bright moon in the sky, and remained silent for a long time. Under the cool moonlight, Sheng Tian's eyes were misty with tears, his expression sorrowful.

  The night quietly flows away, the east becomes white, the morning sun rises high, the night is over, a new day arrives.

  The lonely figure on the mountain top has been standing for a whole night.

  East, the first ray of sunlight shot out from the horizon, Sheng Tian took a deep breath and slowly exhaled, as the sun jumped out from the horizon, he shook his sleeves and turned to walk down from the mountain top.

  Returning to the place where he had been stuck for who knows how many years, looking at the huge pit in front of him that was formed by a lightning strike after crossing the tribulation, Sheng Tian's heart was filled with mixed emotions. In this place, he had spent countless lonely and desolate years, constantly yearning for the moment when he could become human again, his longing almost reaching despair. Now that he had finally become an adult, he should have been happy, but instead, he didn't feel any excitement at all.

  When he survived the tribulation and the golden light entered his body, Sheng Tian understood a lot. The tribulation not only helped him transform but also brought many ancient and desolate information. When the golden light finally refined his physical body, it also brought him a more systematic understanding of the ancient and desolate foundation knowledge and some extremely practical small divine abilities and minor spells. These were the rewards given by the ancient and desolate heaven and earth after surviving the transformation tribulation, and also part of the special privileges obtained after achieving the Dao body.

  After sorting out the information he obtained, Sheng Tian knew that what he got was far beyond the rewards of ordinary transcendence and formation of a Dao body. First, when spirits or powerful consciousness choose to form a Dao body, they will imagine and outline the Dao body. Due to their insufficient understanding of the Dao body, the outlined Dao body is often very different from the real Dao body. When the tribulation thunder assists in shaping, it will consume a huge amount of energy to transform the outlined Dao body into the true Dao body, causing the information carried by the tribulation thunder to dissipate, resulting in less information obtained after shaping. Some spirits may not even have enough energy to complete their transformation, leaving behind many regrets. This is especially true for those who only have 49 tribulations and shape again for the second time.

  Sheng Tian was an exception. He had a certain understanding of the human body, although it wasn't complete knowledge. He knew about seven or eight parts of it, but some details were not clear. Therefore, the physical body he outlined was extremely close to the true Dao body in this world. As a result, his tribulation thunder unexpectedly brought forth the unprecedented Purple Thunder and even more incredibly, the Chaotic Thunder.

  The energy spent by the tribulation thunder in transforming his physical body was not much, most of it went into strengthening his physical body, meridians, and divine soul. The information carried by the tribulation thunder was mostly preserved. Secondly, ordinary tribulation thunders are usually ordinary heavenly thunders with little information. However, Sheng Tian's tribulation thunder contained the fundamental attributes of the Hongyuan world - yin-yang five elements, as well as the supreme and noble Nine Heavens Thunder, and even the Chaotic Thunder that exceeded the Hongyuan world. The information carried by these thunders was boundless, and since there was no need to spend too much energy transforming his physical body, Sheng Tian obtained an astonishing amount of information.

  Thirdly, due to the minimal need for transformation, Sheng Tian's physical body and divine soul received tremendous strengthening. Moreover, the remaining tribulation thunder energy transformed into a vortex hidden within his body, bringing him endless benefits. This was unprecedented.

  Sheng Tian still doesn't know that the benefits he has obtained are far beyond what he knows. Currently, he only knows about the five elements of thunder and yin-yang thunder in the Thunderbolt, as well as the information carried by the golden light, which is already much stronger than others. The most precious information, also the greatest benefit, is still hidden in his sea of consciousness, in that purple vortex and gray misty vortex, unknown to him, and will only be opened for him when he reaches an extremely high state.

  Sheng Tian, who had obtained the basic information about Honghuang, already knew what kind of world Honghuang was. Pangu opened up this world with his own body and established it with his spirit and consciousness scattered throughout this world. After the birth of this new world, various rules were generated, also known as the Heavenly Way, which would always be influenced by a thread of Pangu's consciousness. This influence was Pangu's persistence in opening up the world for himself, and his endless care for this world.

  After understanding this fundamental point, Sheng Tian dispelled a misunderstanding. In the legend he knew, when monsters transformed into humans, it was a terrifying experience of nine deaths and one life. Even if they were lucky enough to survive, their hearts would still be filled with fear and dread. However, Sheng Tian's transformation, although painful and unbearable, did not reach the legendary level of nine deaths and one life. After passing through it, he even felt grateful, thinking that heaven had shown him mercy.

  It wasn't until the golden light entered his body that he realized the true nature of the Hong Huang transformation tribulation. It was more aptly described as a blessing than a tribulation. Since there were few creatures in the Hong Huang who became Dao bodies, every creature that chose to transform into a Dao body would receive some attention under Pangu's influence. The difference lay only in the amount of attention received.

  The tribulation lightning was merely a test of their willpower, and its energy was used to modify their physical bodies rather than destroy them. Sheng Tian had received far more attention than others. In later generations, when humans became the dominant force in the world, monsters transforming into humans would no longer receive such attention. Instead, they would face the true nine deaths and one life trial.

  With the knowledge of later generations, Sheng Tian vaguely understood why the great calamities would occur in the Honghuang world: The Dragon and Phoenix Great Calamity at the beginning of the Honghuang era, the legendary Witch and Demon Great Calamity that was said to appear, all had their roots. The powerful tribes produced in the early days of the Honghuang era were mostly violent and cruel, making little contribution to the Honghuang world, but instead plundering and fighting endlessly, naturally disappointing the Heavenly Way influenced by Pangu's consciousness, and thus prompting the first great calamity that swept through the Honghuang world, the Dragon and Phoenix Great Calamity, eliminating these brutal powerful tribes from the Honghuang world. The remnants after the calamity had little impact on the Honghuang world. After the Dragon and Phoenix Great Calamity, the two tribes of witches and demons rose to power, although they were slightly better than the powerful tribes in the early days of the Honghuang era, but still warlike, once making the Honghuang world dark and gloomy, also displeasing the Heavenly Way, laying down the foreshadowing for the Witch and Demon Great Calamity. It was also vaguely clear why Nüwa could become a saint by virtue of her merit in creating humans. Nüwa's creation of humans also promoted the outbreak of the Witch and Demon Great Calamity. It was also clear why Houtu could rely on his reincarnation to bless the witch tribe. It was also clear why Pangu's form was called the Dao body.

  Is the Way of Heaven impartial? Is the Way of Heaven partial? For the Way of Heaven influenced by Pangu's consciousness, Pangu's form is the embodiment of this world's Way, and it is the most able to feel the operation of this world's Way. Naturally, it has a special liking for it and provides great assistance. The greatest help is to enhance the comprehension of the Way body, making it better understand the operation of the Honghuang world's Way. This is also why Pangu's form is called the origin of the Way body.

  These are the conclusions drawn by Sheng Tian after obtaining a large amount of information about Jie Lei and adding the legends and knowledge of later generations. It can be said that in terms of understanding and cognition of the Hongyuan world, there is no one who can surpass it, only to see if the ancestor of the Hongdao can transcend after merging with the Dao.

  Sheng Tian had a vague understanding of various things, but he didn't think that he had grasped the overall situation of the Hongyuan, and could gain some great benefits from it.

  At this time, Sheng Tian's heart was entangled with anxiety. Although he had a relatively clear understanding of the Hong Huang world, he didn't have much clarity about himself. What abilities did he possess? What level had he reached? Where did he stand in the Hong Huang world? How would he survive in such a cruel environment and keep his life intact? As a newly formed adult, he felt bewildered about facing the new environment. Various thoughts swirled around him, coming one after another, also accompanied by a sense of resignation towards his past and present life.

  In the distance, a loud roar echoed, as if awakening the bewildered Sheng Tian. He lifted his head, and his eyes gradually brightened, finally becoming clear and transparent, shining like stars, with no longer any signs of confusion.

  This represents that his heart is no longer confused, has made a choice, and has something to adhere to. His mind is not bewildered, and he has taken a firm step towards the upcoming cultivation of the vast wilderness.

  Indeed, Sheng Tian has found his own direction in this vast and wild life, and he has also solidified a certain belief. In his past life, due to his introverted personality and inner pride, he had some persistent integrity that made him incompatible with the world, living an extremely repressed life. Now that he has come to this world, although the past has become a bond, it cannot stop his footsteps in this life. What should be let go of, what shouldn't be let go of, all have to be let go of, and must be let go of.

  Although I don't understand my specific situation in the Desolate World, it doesn't hinder me from pursuing the mainstream of life that the Desolate spirits pursue, cultivating, upgrading my level of life, transcending rules, unshackled, enjoying the freedom of life, and attaining great self-satisfaction.

  Sheng Tian gained immense benefits from the Thunder Tribulation, learned many secrets of the Hongyuan, and obtained many minor divine abilities and spells from the reward. However, he did not acquire any cultivation methods or knowledge of any cultivation levels. It can be said that although Sheng Tian now has an enviable physique for cultivation, he is like a guardian of the mountain who cannot enter. He is completely ignorant of cultivation, and does not even have the innate cultivation methods that some Hongyuan creatures possess.

  This did not stop Sheng Tian's determination to cultivate, and he didn't know the method of cultivation. He could still learn by finding a teacher and asking for guidance. As long as he had a firm heart in this life, he would be able to pursue his goals. In this vast and chaotic world, where people's hearts are unpredictable and the mundane world is sinking, he should be able to do better than in his past lives. His pursuit in this life would not be as unattainable as it was in his past lives.

  With a clear understanding in his heart and a firm mind, Sheng Tian suddenly emitted an inexplicable aura from his body. Sheng Tian opened his mouth and declared solemnly: "Sheng Tian has passed away, the Seeker of Truth is reborn, I hereby rename myself as the Seeker of Truth's Son, I vow to seek the truth, for the sake of the truth."

  From then on, the vast and desolate land no longer had a soul that could ascend to heaven, but it gained a determined seeker of the Way - Xun Daozi.

  Xun Daozi took a look at this place where he had been lonely and quiet for countless years, turned around and walked down the mountain.