What Shen Yu mentioned, although speculative, is actually a possibility recognized by many.
Early on, after initially coming into contact with the real Primordial World, rather than the mythological tales that couldn't be probed deeper, Shen Yu had this question.
Why did the Hongjun Daoist Ancestor need to unite with the Dao.
Moreover, why did he do so at such a huge cost.
Erasing humanity, losing emotions.
Especially after gaining a deeper understanding of the Heavenly Dao, or rather the Extraordinary Rules, this question became increasingly intense.
Because it's a matter of the east wind overpowering the west wind, or vice versa.
If the power of the one uniting with the Dao was strong enough, reaching a level equally matched or even surpassing the Heavenly Dao, then the so-called integration with the Dao would actually be a process of controlling the Heavenly Dao.
There would be no need to suppress one's emotions, losing oneself to become some sort of rule-bound existence.
