"See Me"!
Since the beginning of martial arts, there has been the saying of seeing heaven and earth, seeing all beings, and seeing oneself.
"Clang! Clang! Clang!"
One after another, brilliant Dao sounds echoed in Chen Jiuyang's ears, questioning him.
Numerous deductions seemed to appear before his eyes.
Memories of past years resurfaced before Chen Jiuyang.
If Chen Jiuyang had activated the 'Pure Yang Medical Immortal' inheritance when he was young, would his life have been completely different?
Would he have been forced to walk the path of the Human Emperor and kill wantonly?
Or would he have developed low-key?
Chen Jiuyang's mind flashed rapidly.
After a long time, Chen Jiuyang faced 'See Me' and said, "If I could return to my youth, a tael of gold for a tael of wind."
"I am who I am, and I would still choose to become who I am now."
"There are myriad medicines in the world, but none sell regret."
"Can this answer satisfy you?"
'See Me' slowly nodded and said, "Indeed, from beginning to end, you have not changed. Thus, 'I' will supplement your Dao foundation."
"Rumble!!!"
More majestic Dao power surged from within, pushing the Yuan Dao to further reaches and integrating Chen Jiuyang's Yuan Dao with his Dao Fruit power, embarking on the path of the star map.
In the unseen.
Chen Jiuyang knew he was about to face a tribulation. His realm had already reached 'alternative' enlightenment.
But he still needed to suppress it further, at least to completely refine the fundamental Dao of 'Me' before heading to 'Immortal Falling Cliff' to face the tribulation.
'See Me' slowly lay down in the coffin.
Immediately.
The 'young' Chen Jiuyang appeared before Chen Jiuyang and asked, "My name is 'Pass Me,' and I have a question."
Chen Jiuyang replied, "Please ask."
The 'young' Chen Jiuyang stared at Chen Jiuyang and asked, "Have I passed away, or do I still exist?"
This was also a soul-stirring question, accompanied by a powerful Dao force, probing Chen Jiuyang's heart.
Many have said that their youthful selves, full of passion and dreams, are lost with age and changing circumstances, leaving only an empty shell driven by fame, money, and power, merely surviving in the world.
Is such a self still alive?
Chen Jiuyang frowned and began to immerse himself in memories.
He came from a poor family since childhood. In his youth, he yearned to get into a good university, bring honor to his ancestors, become a doctor, earn well, and allow his parents and sister to live a good life.
In other words, family prosperity.
During that time, he experienced so much that it left Chen Jiuyang confused, regretful, pained, self-blaming, depressed, uncomfortable, and unable to let go.
All these moments flashed before his eyes.
After a long while, Chen Jiuyang faced 'Pass Me' with a smile, "Even after ten thousand years, my relatives and friends are still healthy and alive. I am still the me of my youth."
The 'young' Chen Jiuyang slowly nodded and also smiled,
"Then I wish you to remain young until you die."
And then he slowly walked into the coffin.
"Rumble!!!"
Majestic Dao power struck again, causing Chen Jiuyang's aura to grow rapidly.
It was likely that once the fundamental Dao of 'Me' was absorbed, he would have to immediately return to the mortal realm to face the tribulation, as it would be difficult to suppress otherwise.
Immediately.
The 'youth' Chen Jiuyang appeared before Chen Jiuyang, looking lazy and somewhat weary, saying, "Old friend, long time no see."
"My name is 'True Me'."
"I also have a question."
Chen Jiuyang said solemnly, "Please ask."
"After you refine the Dao Fruit, you will be the third 'Immortal Emperor' in the world. Below the Heavenly Realm, you will be invincible across the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths. In such a state, would you be willing to stop fighting and instead live in seclusion, protecting your loved ones, and live a peaceful life?"
"Leave the matter of transcendence to others."
A flicker of astonishment crossed Chen Jiuyang's face. This was also an extremely difficult question.
Indeed, if he was already invincible, why continue to fight, just to glimpse higher realms of martial arts?
He had experienced the low points of the mortal world, and he had seen the peaks of the world. What wonders of the mortal realm's red dust had he not witnessed?
Chen Jiuyang did not ponder this question for long. After a moment, he smiled and said, "Once the strife is settled, I will cripple my own cultivation and then live out my days in peace, returning to dust."
The 'youth' Chen Jiuyang's weariness deepened. "Who knows how much longer that will take. I am so tired, so tired for so long. I truly want to rest well and not concern myself with the affairs of the world."
"Even if the world is ending, I don't want to manage it."
"I just want to live peacefully in Qingzhu Village, be an unremarkable person, fish by the river, and die peacefully."
Chen Jiuyang sighed with emotion, "Soon, soon."
The 'youth' Chen Jiuyang said, "You always lie to yourself, saying it's soon. Fine, I will follow you and see how much longer it will be."
Then, the 'youth' Chen Jiuyang lazily lay down in the coffin.
"Rumble!!!"
Majestic Dao power surged again.
"Whoosh!!!"
The star map of the martial river on the Celestial Terrace suddenly lit up.
And in an instant, three stars were illuminated.
Chen Jiuyang's expression froze.
In the unseen, he could feel.
He was already destined to face the tribulation of alternative enlightenment, and now with three progress points on the star map lit up, it meant the third level of alternative enlightenment.
One level, one tribulation.
When he emerged, he would immediately have to face four tribulations.
This was… damn it, a trap!
This Dao power was too fierce, and it wasn't entirely a good thing.
The 'middle-aged' Chen Jiuyang appeared before Chen Jiuyang, his appearance somewhat weathered, his expression even more weary, and his voice a little hoarse, saying, "I am 'Original Me'."
"I have a question to ask you."
Chen Jiuyang also said solemnly, "Please ask."
"If you had to choose between transcendence and your relatives and family, which would you choose?"
Chen Jiuyang frowned and said, "Naturally, I would choose family."
"If my father hadn't had an accident back then, I wouldn't have activated the Medical Immortal inheritance and reached this point."
The 'middle-aged' Chen Jiuyang sighed, "I hope you don't regret it. Perhaps you don't believe me, but today's events were already destined."
"If you want your family and loved ones to live, you must abandon the path of transcendence."
Chen Jiuyang said sternly, "This is absurd. On the path of transcendence, one must bring their family along."
The 'middle-aged' Chen Jiuyang chuckled and said, "Then you must be prepared to kill others on the final chessboard, otherwise, there won't be so many spots for transcendence."
Chen Jiuyang said, "No need to spread rumors. When that time comes, I will make my own decision."
The 'middle-aged' Chen Jiuyang said no more, but lowered his head, looking dejected, and walked to the coffin, slowly climbing in.
Wearing a white coat, the 'doctor' Chen Jiuyang appeared before Chen Jiuyang and said, "My name is 'Heal Me'."
"And I have a question."
Chen Jiuyang slowly nodded and said, "Please ask."
"If a person is sick, there is medicine to cure them."
"If heaven is sick, how can it be cured?"