Gou Dao and Cultivation of Immortals, Start from Farming

Li Mu closed his eyes and concentrated, immersing himself in the deep ocean of chaos. He felt the disorder in the chaos and the original, chaotic essential power before the birth of all things.

Li Mu looked at this chaotic space from a completely new perspective. He no longer viewed it as an obstacle, but integrated into it, feeling its pulse and rhythm, and delving into its chaotic rules.

From the Qi Refining Stage, Building Foundation, Golden Elixir, Nascent Soul, Spirit Transformation, to Refining Void, all the way, Li Mu relied very little on his own practice. Most of the time, he relied on his innate magical power - plant energy absorption, to improve.

My understanding of spiritual practice is not profound.

After stopping the condensation of the Refining Void Domain and elevating the Primal Chaos Dao Sutra to perfection, he was still unable to break through to the next realm - the Fusion Realm. At this time, Li Mu had to start practicing in seclusion and comprehend the Dao.

By playing chess with Chen Daojun and Feng Daojun, getting their guidance, and communicating with Qingyangzi and Tianshang Zun, Li Mu roughly understood the key to advancing to the fusion realm.

The key to advancing from the Qi Refining Stage to the Foundation Establishment Stage is to condense the True Essence, open the Sea of ​​Consciousness, and forge the Foundation of the Tao.

The key to advancing from the Foundation Establishment Stage to the Golden Elixir Stage is to condense the golden elixir, compressing the true essence to the extreme and transforming it into a substantial golden elixir. At the same time, the sea of ​​consciousness is expanded to allow the spiritual consciousness to be nourished and grow, and to initially master the power of supernatural powers.

To move from the Golden Core Realm to the Nascent Soul Realm, the Golden Core must be broken and the Nascent Soul must be born. This is a leap in the level of life. The Nascent Soul not only carries the cultivator's cultivation and memories, but can also fight outside the body, thus possessing a preliminary level of immortality.

To advance from the Nascent Soul Stage to the Spiritual Transformation Stage, the Nascent Soul must resonate with the Heaven and Earth, the divine mind must become void, communicate with the laws, and integrate one's own will into the laws of Heaven and Earth, forming a unique domain power. From then on, one can become extraordinary and become a saint, and a single thought can move mountains and rivers.

The key to advancing from the Spiritualization Realm to the Void Refining Realm is to condense the Law Realm and deeply integrate one's own will with the power of the law to create a small world that belongs to oneself, namely the Void Refining Realm. In this Law Realm, cultivators can be almost omnipotent, change the world, and even distort reality, controlling space and time.

Then the key to advancing from the Refining Void Realm to the Fusion Realm is the integration of the Dharma Realm and the Tao, combining the Refining Void Dharma Realm with a deep understanding of the Tao, to achieve a perfect unity of body and mind with the laws of heaven and earth. This process not only requires the cultivator to have an extremely powerful cultivation as a foundation, but also requires extraordinary wisdom and profound understanding, so as to be able to glimpse the mysteries of the Fusion Realm.

However, the meaning of Chaos is extremely profound.

It is the fusion of three thousand small paths: Yin and Yang, Five Elements, time and space, reincarnation, years, cause and effect, ... These great paths are only a very small part of it. To comprehend the complete meaning of the Chaos Dao and to integrate it with one's own Chaos Domain is undoubtedly a vast, yet extremely difficult task.

There is no shortcut on this path. One can only rely on one's own will and enlightenment to merge the Chaos Dao Principle with the Chaos Law Domain.

Li Mu gradually realized that the core of the Tao of Chaos lies in "inaction" and "nature". Chaos is not pure chaos, but the source of all possibilities and order in the world. It is the cradle of the birth of all things and the origin of all laws and rules.

Li Mu tried countless times to merge the Chaos Law Domain with the Chaos Dao, making the Chaos Law Domain the carrier of the Chaos Dao, and at the same time making the Chaos Dao the source of the Law Domain;... In this process, Li Mu felt the surge of chaotic power, which was a brand new power generated by the fusion of the Chaos Dao and the Chaos Law Domain. It contained the wildness and unruliness of chaos, and the order that existed in chaos,...

Gradually, the gaze in Li Mu's eyes turned into a miniature whirlpool, and evil thoughts arose, and in an instant it lasted for a thousand years; just when he was about to fully comprehend the meaning of Chaos and achieve a breakthrough in the Fusion Realm, a force suddenly pulled him back from the deep chaotic world.

When Li Mu opened his eyes and woke up, he found that he seemed to have had a long dream and was in an environment that was both familiar and unfamiliar, the company's office.

My colleagues are all sitting at their workstations, facing their computers, busy and focused.

Outside the floor-to-ceiling windows, there are tall buildings and a constant flow of traffic. The sunlight shines through the clouds and dapples onto the desk, adding a bit of warmth to this busy office.

"Brother Li, have you read my document? If there is no problem, I will report it to Manager Chen!" Zhao Haitao's voice came from the side, interrupting Li Mu's thoughts.

"What document?"

Li Mu was stunned for a moment, and his gaze turned from the window to the computer in front of him.

At this moment, the computer screen is displaying the details of a new feature launch document, which is filled with his comments and modification suggestions.

Li Mu suddenly woke up, as if he was in another world and it was like a dream.

"You haven't read it yet! Our Smart City App is a big project, and Manager Chen attaches great importance to it!" Zhao Haitao hurriedly walked up to Li Mu, with a hint of anxiety in his tone: "Yes, that's what I'm talking about, Brother Li, you scared me to death, didn't you make an annotation? When will it be ready?"

"Well, I've already read the document, but I still need to confirm a few small issues. You go out first! I'll hand it over to Manager Chen for you later." Li Mu had come to his senses at this moment, and he understood roughly what had happened, and gestured to Zhao Haitao with a smile.

"Great! Brother Li, you're so awesome!" Zhao Haitao's face instantly broke into a bright smile when he heard that, and the heavy stone in his heart fell to the ground; he turned around and quickly walked back to his seat and devoted himself to work again.

Soon, Li Mu also threw himself into the work, as if to finish up some unfinished business.

As night falls, the lights in the office gradually light up, complementing the neon lights outside the window; colleagues leave one after another, and the noise gradually dissipates, leaving only the crisp sound of keyboard tapping and Li Mu's steady breathing.

Time passed quietly, and the hands of the wall clock had quietly pointed to half past nine; but Li Mu didn't seem to notice it. He was completely immersed in his work and forgot the passage of time.

The city outside the window has gradually quieted down, with only the occasional roar of cars breaking the tranquility. In the office, Li Mu's busy figure never stops.

Finally, after countless modifications and confirmations, Li Mu nodded with satisfaction, turned off the computer, and gently rubbed his temples to relieve the fatigue brought by long hours of work.

It was already late at night when I came out of the company gate.

Li Mu drove his car and slowly drove out of the company's parking lot.

The speakers in the car were playing soft music with a melodious tune that seemed to wash away the day's fatigue. Li Mu followed the rhythm of the music, gently turning the steering wheel, enjoying this rare tranquility and freedom.

The phone rang with a video ringtone, interrupting the tranquility. Li Mu glanced at the screen and saw that it was a call from his girlfriend Huang Lingshan; the corners of his mouth rose unconsciously, and a warm current surged in his heart.

"Hey, Lingshan, why aren't you asleep yet? Are you missing me?" Li Mu asked gently with a hint of smile in his voice.

"Of course. You are such a busy man, working overtime so late every day. When will you get home? I will make you something to eat." Huang Lingshan smiled gently and asked with concern.

"It's almost there, don't work too hard, just make something." Li Mu felt warm in his heart and smiled gently. Ordinary days passed by like a flash, and the love between Li Mu and Huang Lingshan was very strong in the busyness and ordinariness.

Two years later, on a sunny spring day, they walked into the marriage hall hand in hand. Friends and relatives witnessed this sincere love, and the air was filled with happiness and sweetness.

Soon, they welcomed the little angel in their lives - a lively and lovely daughter named Li Xiaotong.

The arrival of Li Xiaotong has added endless laughter and warmth to the family. After work, Li Mu has become a daughter slave, playing and reading with her. Every moment is precious.

During his career, Li Mu gradually rose to prominence in the company with his unremitting efforts and outstanding talents. He was promoted from a technical supervisor to a project manager, and then to a technical director. He led the team to overcome one technical difficulty after another, and several development projects were successfully launched. They also won wide acclaim in the market and brought unprecedented influence to the company.

Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, Li Mu has entered middle age. On a rainy autumn day, he received news that his mother was seriously ill. He and his wife immediately drove back to his hometown, sent her to the hospital for treatment, and did their best to take care of her. However, his mother passed away quietly on a quiet night with deep attachment to her family.

The death of his mother was a huge blow to Li Mu; he knelt in front of his mother's portrait, tears silently streaming down his face.

Not long after taking care of his mother's funeral, three years later, Li Mu sent his father off. However, the monthly mortgage payments were overwhelming him; as the breadwinner of the family, his responsibilities were even greater.

In order to give his wife and daughter a better life, and to repay the loans he took out to buy a house and pay for his parents' medical treatment, Li Mu worked diligently at the company during the day and devoted himself to his own small projects at night, staying up late to program and design products, hoping that through his own efforts he could earn more money and pay off his debts soon.

The success of his business not only greatly improved Li Mu’s family’s financial situation, but also allowed him to find a new sense of accomplishment and satisfaction outside of the workplace. He gradually developed the company into a large-scale company that focuses on developing innovative technological products.

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Ten years have passed in a flash.
Daughter Li Xiaotong grew up to be a beautiful girl. She inherited the advantages of her parents and is smart, kind and sensible. Huang Lingshan is still the gentle and virtuous wife, nourishing this small family with her love.

Finally, the day arrived when Li Mu retired; there was no grand farewell party, only the company of his family and a warm dinner.

At the dinner table, Li Xiaotong raised her glass to pay tribute to her father: "Dad, you have worked hard all your life, and now you finally have time to enjoy life."

Tears sparkled in Huang Lingshan's eyes, filled with pride and happiness.

After retirement, Li Mu did not completely idle; he began to learn photography and used the camera to record the beauty of life; Huang Lingshan and Li Xiaotong were often by his side, and the family either went out for a trip or stayed at home to enjoy family happiness; their life was simple and happy.

However, happy times always pass quickly.

In the blink of an eye, Li Xiaotong has reached the age to get married. If she doesn't get married, she will become a leftover woman. Li Mu looks for a suitable partner for her.

Fortunately, she met a suitable guy on a blind date, and they decided to spend the rest of their lives together.

At the wedding, Li Mu wore a neat suit and looked at his daughter with tears in his eyes as she put on her wedding dress. She looked like a fairy descending to earth. It was as if he saw his younger self and Huang Lingshan, and his heart was filled with emotion and blessings.

Soon after the marriage, Li Xiaotong announced the good news that she was pregnant.

Li Mu and Huang Lingshan are excitedly looking forward to the arrival of a new life, which will add joy to this small family again.

After his grandson was born, Li Mu turned into a super grandfather, spending the whole day around the little guy, teaching him to talk and walk, playing with him, and enjoying the joy of family.

However, time is unforgiving.

As they grew older, Li Mu and Huang Lingshan began to have various health problems.

Huang Lingshan's condition worsened day by day and she needed to stay in bed for a long time. Li Mu never left her side and stayed by her side day and night, feeding her medicine, cleaning her body and chatting with her to relieve her boredom. Despite this, Huang Lingshan's health was getting weaker day by day.

On a cold winter night, Huang Lingshan held Li Mu's hand, her eyes flickering with reluctance and attachment, and whispered: "You must take good care of yourself and see the world for me. Also, you must help me take good care of Xiaotong and our grandson."

After saying this, Huang Lingshan slowly closed her eyes and left this world forever.

Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, Li Mu has entered his twilight years; his hair has turned gray, his face is covered with wrinkles, but his eyes are still bright. He often sits on the balcony, looking up at the starry sky, as if confirming and exploring something.

Life is like a long journey, with a starting point and an end point. At this moment, Li Mu, lying on the hospital bed, is quietly waiting for his final destination, surrounded by his daughter and grandson.

Looking at his relatives with tears in their eyes, Li Mu comforted them with a smile: "Be good, don't cry!"

Li Xiaotong held her father's hand tightly, tears falling like beads from a broken string, but she tried hard not to disturb Li Mu with her sobs.

The grandson's little hand gently stroked Li Mu's cheek. His clear eyes were full of reluctance and attachment to his grandfather. He asked in a childish voice: "Grandpa, where are you going? Can you still play with me in the future?"

Li Mu smiled and looked at his grandson, his eyes full of love: "Grandpa, I am going to a very far place, there are many stars there, very beautiful, but I will always watch over you and protect you, when you grow up, you will understand what grandpa means."

As the night deepened, Li Mu's breathing gradually became weak, and his dim old eyes suddenly became bright, as if he saw many things, the good times he spent with Huang Lingshan, every bit of his daughter's growth, and the childish smile of his grandson... All of this was replaying in his mind like a movie.

When the first ray of morning light filtered through the curtains and shone into the ward, Li Mu gently closed his eyes with a satisfied smile on his lips.

However, with the death of Li Mu, the people crying in front of the bed, and even the entire ward and the hospital, were shattered and dissipated like bubbles, as if all of this was just a fragment of a dream. With the passing of Li Mu, the sense of reality also dissipated, and even the whole world became blurred and distant.

In the chaotic space, Li Mu opened his eyes. His chaotic pupils had a hint of humanity, and his calm face flashed a hint of sadness. It was as if he had experienced a spiritual journey, and the gap in his state of mind was filled. (End of this chapter)