Being a talent in the Chusheng Demon Sect

Chapter 773 The Patriarch Desires to Pave the Way! ?

【sea of ​​bitterness】.

The swordsmanship of the Demon-Slaying Immortal has now transformed into a pillar of heaven, with one end resting on the sea surface and the other end pointing directly to the sky above the [Sea of ​​Bitterness].

Looking around, I think I've walked about three thousand meters.

However, the sea of ​​suffering is vast and desolate. Three thousand meters is no different from an ant to it, and this length is incomparable to the path of the Dharma body.

However, it was more than enough to satisfy Mu Changsheng.

"This is an empty certificate!"

Mu Changsheng circled around the sword path, excitedly muttering to himself, "So that's how it is—endlessly absorbing the waters of the Bitter Sea to improve."

Mu Changsheng is not a fool.

The reason he was directly targeted by the Holy Sect's patriarch was because he violated a taboo, but since he was favored by Heaven, it is clear that he still has talent.

After all, from the perspective of the Supreme Dao Transformation, he at least still has a human form. Under the judgment standard that only those at the level of Angxiao can be considered human, this is actually a remarkable talent. Therefore, after observing the sword path, inspiration kept bursting forth in his mind.

"I understand."

Suddenly, Mu Changsheng clapped his hands, his face showing excitement: "The Fruition and the Great Dao are indeed two completely different things, belonging to different realms!"

Lü Yang was also aware of this.

After all, the Cave Heaven Method is aimed at the Fruition Position, while the Emptiness Proof corresponding to the Great Dao does not require a Cave Heaven at all. Just looking at this difference can reveal the clue.

However, this view is still somewhat superficial.

Thinking of this, Lü Yang turned to Mu Changsheng and smiled, "Then, in your opinion, what is the essential difference between Fruition and the Great Dao?"

He decided to copy Mu Changsheng.

Besides relying on one's own comprehension, discussing the Tao with knowledgeable people is also a good way to improve one's Taoist skills. Working in isolation is ultimately not as good as gathering wisdom from all sides.

Mu Changsheng, on the other hand, was stunned.

'An adult actually asked me something like this? Isn't this something he already knows? Oh, I see, he's testing me!'

This tests my comprehension!
'This is a great opportunity for me to improve!'

Having learned from his previous experience, Mu Changsheng was almost determined to cling tightly to Lü Yang's coattails. Now that he had the opportunity to show his abilities, he naturally did not hold back at all:
"The difference lies in the pursuit of the Way!"

Mu Changsheng considered his words carefully, then said in a deep voice, "The Great Dao proven by emptiness, as the name suggests, is actually a road leading to the other shore."

"This path may start with only a foundation and needs to be built step by step, constantly climbing, so that one day it may be possible to reach the other side. In this process, the cultivator's cultivation level will also gradually rise, and the level of cultivation will depend entirely on how far the Great Dao can go."

"However, the attainment is different."

"Compared to the Great Dao, the Fruition Position is more like a single-level staircase. Although it starts from a high position, it cannot extend infinitely like the Great Dao."

"Therefore, the fruit positions need to be added and proportioned."

"Combining different fruit positions together is like stacking up layers of steps, eventually forming a ladder to reach the other shore!"

Mu Changsheng offered a completely new perspective.

The fruition position is a ladder, and the Great Dao is a road. Both are methods for cultivators to reach the other shore. This kind of imagery description was refreshing to Lü Yang.

This description is quite vivid!

This also explains a very important issue.

Why is it easier to foresee the Nascent Soul Dao Master when the path is cleared from emptiness? Because the path is complete, every step is smooth, and there is no possibility of misstepping.

However, the stairs are different.

The fruit position ratio is at most five elements, which means there are only five steps. You can imagine how difficult it is to reach the other side with only five steps.

What if you accidentally step into an empty space?

The result would be a loud thud, a direct fall, and sudden death. Therefore, compared to other methods, cultivating a fruit position to seek the Nascent Soul is far less reliable than attaining the Great Dao through emptiness.

'However, this doesn't mean that a Fruition Rank is inferior to the Great Dao. Strictly speaking, the opposite is true. From a cultivation perspective, a Fruition Rank is undoubtedly a better choice. After all, compared to the Great Dao, which requires emptiness attainment, a Fruition Rank is far more compatible downwards, and its cultivation difficulty is much lower than that of emptiness attainment.'

To attain enlightenment, one must possess talent, innate ability, and opportune timing—none of these can be lacking.

However, cultivating a fruition level is different. The existing things are right there, and you just need to respond to them. The difficulty is on a completely different level.

Coming to his senses, Lü Yang realized that Mu Changsheng was still looking at him expectantly.

"Hmm, that's right." He nodded.

"You flatter me, sir!" Mu Changsheng quickly cupped his hands, feeling invigorated, and then said, "Thank you for your help, sir. I now know how to use [Boundless Heaven] to pave the way."

"Oh? How do I do it?" Lu Yang asked again.

Mu Changsheng did not answer immediately, but instead put it into practice. He made a hand seal and pointed, and [Wu You Tian] appeared and fell into [Ku Hai].

Then, he slowly said:

“Unlike ordinary fruition positions, the Heavenly Seeds issued by the Lord of Nourishing Life are of special nature, belonging to the category of ‘False Emptiness Certificates,’ so they cannot truly form a path.”

"But just like ordinary people who attain the fruition of emptiness, they can also absorb the imagery of the sea of ​​suffering to grow stronger. Since that's the case, we just need to change our approach. Since we can't form a path, let's settle for second best and make the staircase corresponding to the fruition completely airtight."

In the Immortal Pivot, the Cave Heaven Method can only stack up to five Fruit Positions.

In this situation, if one wants to reach the other side, there must be a huge gap between the different stages of enlightenment. As a ladder, the chance of misstepping is too high.

However, the situation is different in the case of "no heaven".

"As a fruit position created by the seed of the Heavenly Realm, it is essentially an outsider. It started from a low level, but it does not have the defect of only being able to combine five fruit positions."

"Furthermore, since he can endlessly devour the waters of the [Sea of ​​Bitterness], why not use ten, a thousand, or ten thousand to create a staircase that won't slip?"

This is a **false certificate**!
"It is clearly not the Great Dao, yet it resembles the Great Dao. The powerful being who created the [Master of Nourishing Life] and developed the Seed of the Boundary Heaven was truly a genius of unparalleled talent!"

Mu Changsheng said with heartfelt emotion.

The words may be rough, but the principle is sound. The so-called path and steps are essentially a description of spiritual practice. Although simple, they represent progress in the concept of spiritual practice.

"Boom!"

In an instant, a rumbling sound resounded within the [Sea of ​​Bitterness]. As Mu Changsheng suddenly realized the truth, the previously still [Heaven of Nothingness] suddenly burst into light.

This is the practice.

If one's cultivation is insufficient, it's like being blinded by a leaf or looking at the sky from the bottom of a well; even if one already possesses the qualities to advance further, it's difficult to escape the confines of the cage.

Once you've mastered the skills, the rest will fall into place naturally.

Looking at Mu Changsheng, who was working hard to promote the evolution of the Boundless Heaven, build steps, and expand the Great Dao within the Bitter Sea, Lü Yang was quite satisfied.

'It wasn't a wasted effort after all.'

'After all, Fellow Daoist Suo Huan is currently based on the fruit position transformed from the Heavenly Seed. With Mu Changsheng's insights, he might also have a chance in the future.'

But at this moment.

Lu Yang felt the Righteous Path Flag suddenly tremble, its surface fluttering, and the surrounding purple aura became increasingly dense, gradually revealing its black essence as it layered upon layer.

"The founder?"

Lu Yang stared blankly at Ancestor Tingyou, who had caused the riots of the Righteous Path Banner, because Ancestor Tingyou had almost never done such a thing before.

Normally, Ancestor Tingyou would stay in the inner space of the Righteous Path Banner, either discussing the Dao with True Man Dangmo or studying things on his own. Although he always kept the shared interface open with Lü Yang, he basically did not interfere with Lü Yang's actions. This was the first time he had shown himself on his own initiative.

Soon, the voice of Patriarch Tingyou came out:

"Indeed, it's beneficial to listen to others' understanding of the Dao. Lü Yang, I think I can also open the Dao now, right now, open the [Worry-Free Heaven]!"

Lu Yang was taken aback when he heard this. Did the patriarch want to pave the way?
It's not that it's impossible, after all, although [Wuyoutian] was cleansed by [Baishishu], its essence is no different from Mu Changsheng's [Wuyoutian].

"Did the founder also want to create a staircase?" Lu Yang asked curiously.

However, to his surprise, Master Tingyou shook his head:
“I don’t intend to follow Mu Changsheng’s path. His ladder theory has some merit, but it’s not the truth. The true path lies in human effort; don’t be too rigid in your adherence to conventions.”

"As long as we can reach the other shore, what difference does it make whether it's a grand road or a staircase?"

At this point, a hint of excitement flickered in Master You's usually calm eyes:
"I intend to use the mysteries of the [Carefree Heaven] and the [Wish-Fulfilling Heart] to conjure up the Five Elements positions out of thin air in order to elevate myself!"

Lu Yang was stunned when he heard this.

The way Master You spoke was so obscure that even he, who knew him best, didn't understand it at first, but he quickly realized what was going on.

If the path that Kongzheng walked out of was a road, and the steps that Mu Changsheng walked out of using the Heavenly Seed of the Realm were steps, then the method of Ancestor Tingyou was quite bizarre.

Lü Yang summarized it according to his own understanding:

In short, Master Tingyou planned to use the "Ruyi Heart" to conjure a fruition position and create a propulsion rocket to send himself to the other side!

　That's two chapters for today. I almost burned out yesterday, but considering I actually added an extra chapter yesterday, I'll consider it as me owing one chapter. Let's take a break.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)