NOVPUB"… the phrase ’one Yin and one Yang’ is called Dao."
"Yin and Yang together create boundless transformations, nourishing all things… thus, heaven and earth and all things each have distinctions of Yin and Yang."
"Even the Dao of Five Elements has its own distinctions of Yin and Yang, for example, Jia and Yi fall under Wood, with Jia being Yang and Yi being Yin; Bing and Ding fall under Fire, with Bing being Yang and Ding being Yin… Ren and Gui fall under Water, with Ren being Yang and Gui being Yin…"
"Great transformations of Yin and Yang, the changes of heaven and earth!"
"Like the union of man and woman, simple on the surface but deep within!"
"The Dao Law on Hehuan Peak is exactly so."
On Shaoyang Mountain.
On a platform for preaching, a young cultivator, whose hair and clothes were half black and half white, sat cross-legged peacefully, his voice abruptly stopping.
The seats below were all occupied.
The disciples from various peaks sat absorbing the insights shared by the other.
Wang Ba stood among the crowd, deep in thought.
Under Guardian Pang’s preaching, the essence of the Cultivation principles of Hehuan Peak was eloquently conveyed in a few words.
He gained a deeper understanding of some obscure content in the "Great Returning," but he was still far from mastering it completely.
Soon, a cultivator below could not hold back and stood up to ask a question.
The figure on the platform replied pensively to each one.
Listening to these questions and answers, Wang Ba found himself quite enlightened. n𝚘vp𝚞𝚋.com
Until no one else stood to inquire, the figure on the platform looked around, his gaze slightly pausing on Wang Ba, then moved past him and softly said to all:
"Are there any more questions? If there aren’t any, let’s disperse for today."
"Thank you, Guardian Pang, for your teachings!"
The crowd immediately stood up, respectfully bowing to the figure on the platform, and then dispersed.
On the platform, the young cultivator with half-black and half-white attire was about to leave.
But suddenly, a voice arose from below:
"Guardian Pang, this disciple still has some doubts and earnestly requests your guidance."
The young cultivator’s eyes showed no surprise; he turned around, looked at Wang Ba below, and nodded slightly:
"What doubts do you have? Feel free to ask."
Wang Ba apologetically performed a ritual bow: "I apologize for taking up your time."
Then he pondered and said:
"Guardian Pang just mentioned that the Path of Yin and Yang gives rise to all things. Therefore, the Five Elements, Wind, Thunder, and others are all encompassed within Yin and Yang. So, what is the distinction between Yin and Yang and the Five Elements?"
The young cultivator’s face showed a hint of approval:
"That’s a good question… Here is how you can understand it: Yin and Yang generate all things and are deeply embedded within; this is like a person’s soul, while the Dao of Five Elements or other elements like Wind, Thunder, Ice, and Snow represent appearances, or the body."
"The human body may be complex in composition, yet the soul is pervasive everywhere."
"But to say it this way also completely separates Yin and Yang from the Five Elements, which is not entirely accurate. Yin and Yang embody both soul and body together… Do you understand this?"
Wang Ba nodded.
The analogy provided by the other party was vivid, and not hard to comprehend.
However, what presently puzzled him was how exactly the Path of Yin and Yang is manifested?
Like the Five Elements, each element like Gold has its own unique mana, and Fire has its own mana; does the Path of Yin and Yang also possess its particular mana? And how is it cultivated?
This point was extremely obscure in the "Great Returning," and he had yet to fully grasp it.
He then expressed his doubts.
"The Path of Yin and Yang, unlike the Five Elements, these two energies are the mechanisms of transformation and are omnipresent within the universe, but without the ingenious method, they are nowhere to be found."
The young cultivator dressed in black and white carefully replied:
"Not apparent externally, yet visible internally."
"When one accomplishes the Dao, one can resonate with Heaven and Earth, culminating Yin-Yang energy, which can be stored in the Nascent Soul or the Primordial Spirit’s cavities."
"It can empower the Five Elements and other magics, hurt enemies, and even transform all things… it all depends on your understanding of the Path of Yin and Yang."
Wang Ba slightly understood, and promptly bowed deeply to the young cultivator in black and white.
"Thank you, Guardian Pang, for your guidance."
The young cultivator in black and white shook his head slightly:
"No need for formalities. The mysteries of the Path of Yin and Yang are profound; I focus on it, yet I still feel I only comprehend a tiny fraction… You are cultivating the Dao of Dharmas, so there is no need to seek profound depths, otherwise, it may actually hinder you."
Wang Ba, realizing that the other party had already recognized his identity, quickly performed another bow:
"Wang Ba thanks Guardian Pang for the reminder."
"Hmm."
The young cultivator nodded, hesitated for a moment, then said:
"If you see your master, tell him for me that I was wrong about what happened last time."
After saying this, he no longer spoke further and soon faded into obscurity not far from the Myriad Library.
"Is it about that incident in Chen State…"
Wang Ba couldn’t help but recall the time when Guardian Pang had appeared in Chen State, preventing Yao Wudi from slaying the Evil God.
He shook his head slightly.
Given his master’s temperament, he might have already taken it to heart.
"I’ll try to persuade him when the time comes."
This thought flashed by quickly, and he stood pondering on the spot for a while, then promptly flew towards a nearby dungeon guarded quite strictly.
…
"According to that Guardian Pang, the Path of Yin and Yang should only be practiced after reaching the Nascent Soul Realm; how my master integrated it during the Golden Core Realm, I really don’t know."
"Well, I’ll think about such troubling matters after the Nascent Soul."
Inside the ’Yongzi Secret Realm,’ only accessible to Vice Hallmasters and Mountain Lords.
Wang Ba, while thinking about his recent gains, scanned the entire dungeon.
The dungeon was not large, spanning just over ten li.
But the richness of the Spiritual Energy was simply the most he had ever seen.
