Three questions!? Hmm... So, what is Heaven, and what is Heaven's mystery?

The Taoist shall seldom peek at the mystery, trying to understand the Heaven as without achieving nirvana it's impossible.

Even so, What is Heaven!?

Heaven is a plane, a realm, a domain.

A domain for people who have achieved nirvana through heavenly dao.

(Enlightenment)

And the protagonists are chosen ones who have achieved nirvana...This much is easily known to him, pray, what lies beyond is a mystery.

One must only swallow as much as one can chew, so, something better left untouched and something better left untold.

So,

What are the nine virtue heavens and the 13 forbidden heavens... Zhao Fan had heard an age-old tale of wisdom from an old Buddhist monk, once you reach heaven, you can accumulate virtue by investing in chosen ones.

The more virtue you collect, the higher you ascend in the heavenly plane.

It is the same as the fate spreading realm.

And the 13 forbidden heavens are above the nine virtue heavens.

So, as the wisdom shall have it, it's better to leave matters regarding Heaven and ask the mystery of something else.

...

"First question... How did the Great Dao Ascension start? Was it natural or man-made!?" Zhao Fan asked.

[The great Ascension started as natural but as time went on people began to manipulate it as they saw fit. To fully become one with Dao and understand the mystery of one with all, and one with none, one can still ascend naturally] the voice replied.

The Great Dao Ascension is a realm that sabotaged Zhao Fan from ever understanding the mystery of the Ultimate Truth of all being.

( I have said it but let me repeat: Ascension is a temporary realm that one needs to surpass to ascend to a higher realm beyond the limit of the world. And great Dao ascension is something that you need to surpass to ascend to the Dao realm )

"Ohh..." Zhao Fan nodded his head, somewhat understanding how it is. So, perhaps he might have been short-sighted unable to witness the bigger picture.

But there is something called "Guided-ascension" where you can instantly bypass the barrier of Ascension and ascend to a higher plane.

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"Is there any difference between Ascension and guided ascension!?"

[ The mystery is unknown the vision is blind. The answer to that question in itself is questionable but to summarize it in one word, yes. ]

[ There are major differences between Ascension and guided ascension. One who can ascend on his own shall learn the "True Self enlightenment" and those guided by others shall never understand it ]

"That's quite interesting..." Zhao Fan remained stoic yet somewhat pleased in his heart, to know that clearing the ascension on yourself is highly beneficial.

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"Last Question... What is the ultimate Truth,"

[ The mind sees all, the heart feels none. ]

[ The world of illusion, the mystery of perception ]

[ You shall now ascend to the next Trial! Amitabha]

...

Zhao Fan: "..."

The mind sees all, the heart feels none!? The world of illusion, the mystery of perception!?

What kind of divine slogan is that!? What a mind opening words.

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Floor 68,

It was a dark one dimension-space. Yeah, one dimension, not even a third dimension. The mystery to exists in such a place was beyond mortal comprehension.

[ The voices can't see yet eyes can speak... The eyes can't smell yet the voices can feel. ]

[Guidance, teaching, learning... Life is a lecherous journey, in an open world bound by the chains of mortals and unseen gods. ]

[ If you could teach, what would you teach... ]

[If you could learn, what would you learn... ]

Woosh!

A magical mirror materialized in front of him. The mirror's surface shimmered, revealing images of people from all walks of life.

Some were joyful, laughing and celebrating. Others were sorrowful, their tears flowing freely. There were scenes of conflict and struggle, as well as moments of peace and harmony.

[The path of life is different for all, but was it always so different!? ]

[ Your task here is to find a disciple the teach him the way of life that you think is most suitable. It can be anything. ]

[ Think of what kind of disciple you want. Make sure to choose the one that is worth teaching ]

And like that, he ascended to floor 69...

Floor 69 to 89 was fairly simple full of riddles, questions, and traps.

Floor 90 to 95, was even harder. The trial of alchemy, weapon forging, pill refining, talisman crafting, and array formations.

[ Ascending to 96th Floor ]

96th,

Zhao Fan found himself in a vast library, surrounded by countless books and scrolls. The air was thick with the scent of aged parchment and ink.

A figure emerged from the thin air with a shimmering spiritual light surrounding his body.

He happens to be an old man with a long white beard that reaches his waist. He wore traditional robes and carried a staff adorned with strange symbols.

"Welcome, cultivator," the old man said in a raspy voice.

"The Tao is vast and the mind is one, what knowledge you want, the library has it all..."

From floor 96 to above all was the reward.

They were old generation.

So, with ease, Zhao Fan completed floor 96-100 gaining fruitful rewards.

Gaining one powerful soul art, more techniques and his cultivation soared to peak of Holy Emperor realm.

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(Note: sorry for slightly different wording these few chapters, I will stick to old one after this. I gave saved some chapters to mass relate this month, but I don't know how it vanished, regardless, once I find them, I will upload them but not as part of trials. Thanks for everyone reading in webnovel. )

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"Though I have dwelt in seclusion for countless cycles within, in the realm but forty-two days have drifted past like falling petals upon the river of time... Sigh, how amusing," Zhao Fan said as he clenched his fist, feeling the power around him.

He had saved the resources of later stages of realm so, he can easily make breakthrough and if he truly seeks than, he can ascend from this world within next month. Genius, simply a peerless genius that can even make heaven jealous and buddha envy.

Like the drifting wind and shallow sound, the one who came to greet with a greedy smile and polite bow was the sect master of the Supreme Peak Holy Land.

"Holy Envoy..." Old man was shocked, looking closely he could feel the aura of Peak Holy realm, at any given moment he can ascent to Divine Emperor realm.

What monstrosity is this? Who would believe a kid below 50 is already a Divine realm powerhouse.

"This one greets Holy Envoy, both my daughters and your guest is awaiting your presence, I wonder... Where My son is," he asked but deep inside old man knew his son was dead.

Alas, misfortune and calamity could be avoided if only his son was smart.

However, the interest of greater good shall touch the heaven while the familiar bond should remain on earth. People dies, one have to keep moving forward.

"Oh? What about them, how far have their cultivation progressed..." Zhao Fan asked.

If their cultivation haven't progressed much, they are trash. The path of Dao is for firm heart and focused mind to climb on, even if he had taken their chastity, there is a certain distance that need a to be maintained.

Feelings can be cultivation through eternity, if only the soul remains. It's better to treat the fleating snow that's destined to melt as nothing but a fond memory.

"Back to Holy Envoy, Ling'er have broken through Ninth stage of Nascent soul realm, soon to be promoted to Holy Saint realm, while Lu Qingyan has broken through third stage of Divine Saint realm," The old man seems little proud to announce that, after all, it's the matter to say aloud and proud.

"Hmm, fair enough..." Zhao Fan nodded his head, somewhat delightful to learn they were focused on cultivation regardless, he does have some need to relief himself, when you have dual cultivation core, the Yang energy starts to hunt yourself of Yin isn't balanced.

Normally one such as Young Master Zhao could effortlessly handle it for more months but it's always better the rifime Yin and Yanf creating a perfect harmony.

"Hmm, it seems they aren't on sect, care to reveal?" Young Master asked.

"Young Master Zhao, they have went to collective eastern sect tournament that happens once every 50 years, the treasure hunting will still last another week, it's a matter of pride for our sect..." The Old man said.

He further added, "Young Master, I have heard that you helped other moved through the floor, indirectly helping the sect grow, I am indebted to you, I can't offer a better reward, but, how about my Wife Luan Yanyu, she is from Luan family and was once the saintess of Eternal sky temple..."

Zhao Fan: "..."

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