From the Carp that Brings Children to the Celestial Officials

Chapter 432 The Power of Emotions

In this tranquility, Youming felt himself gradually detached from the troubles of the world, and his entire consciousness began to move towards a clearer and more profound realm.

His mind was completely immersed in "deep tranquility," a state of near-transcendence that allowed him to fully connect with his inner world, as if every wisp of spiritual energy was flowing and converging within him, entering an unprecedented harmony and unity.

He even felt that his past methods were too crude, and he had not noticed many subtle changes at all.

But as his emotions reached their peak of calm, every bit of spiritual energy within him became more refined and pure.

The flow of spiritual energy was no longer obstructed. He even felt as if he had transformed into a wisp of magical power, flowing through every meridian in his body, making his original magical power more in line with the rhythm of heaven and earth.

At the same time, his thinking became more open, and countless subtle insights hidden deep in his heart gradually emerged.

Every insight he gained was like a small stream, which gradually converged into rivers, lakes, and seas, ultimately allowing him to understand the true meaning of the Tao more profoundly.

"My heart is like a surging lake, reflecting the heavens and the earth."

You Ming had heard this sentence before in the "Tide Source Limitless Scripture".

He thought he had a thorough understanding back then, but only now does he realize how shallow his understanding was.

At this moment, he even forgot about cultivation, and his state of mind completely transcended the constraints of material things and desires, thus truly reaching the realm described in the scriptures.

In this state, everything seems to fall into place naturally, the mind gradually becomes more complete, and all the errors in past spiritual practice are being corrected invisibly.

This is different from sudden enlightenment.

You Ming previously used [Equal Quantity Adjustment] to enhance his comprehension, experiencing countless moments of sudden enlightenment.

But sudden enlightenment is often the extreme surge of emotions, the high activity of the mind, and the flashes of countless inspirations in the brain, as if a heavy stone has fallen from the heart, and the whole world suddenly becomes bright.

At this moment, You Ming did not experience any sudden excitement or flash of inspiration.

Instead, it gradually cleanses the mind from restlessness and agitation, allowing every corner of the heart to become clear and peaceful.

It is a deep perception, like a clear spring that has been settling for a long time. Although it is not intense, it nourishes the heart.

Especially for cultivators in their later stages, sudden enlightenment is no longer so important. Only by maintaining inner peace and fulfillment through long-term cultivation can everything fall into place naturally.

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You Ming sat at the stone table in the cave, his gaze calm as still water, the spiritual energy around him flowing leisurely.

Before instructing Yang Qinglian on cultivation today, he blessed himself with "moderate tranquility," so his state of mind remained in a state similar to meditation, without sorrow or joy.

The reason he didn't achieve "severe tranquility" is because at that level of emotion, his mind is extremely empty, and he's less responsive to external stimuli.

"Qinglian, practice the sword technique I taught you half a month ago."

Just as Yang Qinglian was about to sit down cross-legged, You Ming called out to her.

"Ah...ok."

Yang Qinglian's eyes flickered with some hesitation, but she still nodded, reached out and drew her long sword from the side, and began to practice.

Although Yang Qinglian's aptitude is lacking, this young girl is quite resilient.

You Ming only taught this sword technique a few times, but it was obvious that she had practiced it behind the scenes. Her moves were quite steady, but there were also many errors in her movements.

It seems she practiced in private, but was too afraid to ask me for help, so many of her incorrect movements became worse the more she practiced.

It wasn't that You Ming was strict, but as Yang Qinglian grew older, she realized her aptitude wasn't very good, and she was afraid that one day You Ming would abandon her. She just wanted to work harder behind the scenes and try to trouble You Ming as little as possible.

In fact, You Ming was also aware of Yang Qinglian's mentality.

He even talked to Yang Qinglian, telling her to ask questions if she didn't understand anything, but her confidence was gradually eroded, and now she was feeling increasingly burdened.

You Ming was neither a parenting expert nor a teacher, so he didn't have any good solutions for this situation.

But now, he does have a plan.

Yang Qinglian quickly finished practicing a set of sword moves. She stood there, waiting for You Ming's evaluation.

She held the longsword upside down, looking at her toes, appearing somewhat awkward.

"good."

"I can tell you've been putting in the effort behind the scenes. That's a good habit, keep it up."

When You Ming was teaching, he always focused on praise and tried his best not to hurt Yang Qinglian's self-esteem.

Yang Qinglian's tense expression eased slightly.

"However, there are a few mistakes in your swordplay. Please try again..."

As You Ming spoke, he selected the starry-eyed icon for "Beginner Expectations".

Although the icon looks a bit funny, You Ming gently projected this emotion onto Yang Qinglian.

Suddenly, a warm feeling welled up inside Yang Qinglian, and her eyes became bright and clear.

It was a feeling of both confidence and hope, like the anticipation of a new chapter about to begin. In that instant, she felt an invisible encouragement and motivation.

She had initially felt somewhat frustrated, but at this moment she was full of energy, and all thoughts of timidity and lack of confidence were temporarily put aside.

She listened intently to every word You Ming said, and if there was anything she didn't understand, she would ask a question until she understood.

The effect was indeed immediate.

"Come on, try again."

You Ming called out, and Yang Qinglian immediately nodded vigorously.

Although her aptitude and learning ability had not changed much, this time she asked many questions and felt that she understood things more thoroughly than before, so she couldn't wait to wield her longsword.

This time, the swordplay was indeed much smoother, but overall, there were still many mistakes.

Making mistakes is not a problem, as long as they are corrected. What is most worrisome is being timid and hesitant in doing things, lacking even the courage to climb higher.

After You Ming pointed out some of Yang Qinglian's mistakes, she practiced the movements several more times.

By the fifth time, Yang Qinglian's movements were no longer so mechanical and stiff, but began to become more fluid.

Every detail of her body gradually became in harmony with the sword technique. The sword light flashed, and she looked quite impressive. Yang Qinglian was also exhausted.

However, this set of sword techniques was specially tailored for him by You Ming, referencing some martial arts methods from the [Yellow Millet World]. It allows him to unconsciously absorb external spiritual energy and transform it into his own magical power during the practice of sword moves, working from the outside in.

Although it is slower than meditative stillness, it has a lower barrier to entry and also provides some self-defense capabilities, making it suitable for people like Yang Qinglian who are not very talented.

(End of this chapter)