From Under One Person: Sincere Journey Through the Heavens

Zuo Ruotong, on the contrary, was puzzled.

"No wonder."

Seeing his confusion, Jiang Liu felt relieved and realized that his previous definitions of Zuo Ruotong and the Sanyi Sect were indeed quite accurate.

"What's so strange?"

"The Sanyi Sect, rather than being a Xuanmen (mystical sect), actually leans more towards Confucianism in its principles of conduct. And you, Master Zuo, also hold yourself to the standards of a sage, rather than a Daoist immortal."

Jiang Liu chuckled and said, "If the Celestial Master of Longhu Mountain knew my origins, he would never inquire about the future, nor would he expect anyone to come after me."

But you will be the left-hand gatekeeper.

Although the Sanyi Gate is located on a mountain, it is not a place with auspicious feng shui like the Dragon Tiger or Zhongnan Mountains. It is just an ordinary place with green mountains and clear waters, and it is closer to the people living below the mountain.

For the disciples of the Sanyi sect, going up and down the mountain might just be a stroll, but for the Daoists of the Zhengyi and Quanzhen sects, going down the mountain means entering the world, with the fundamental purpose of achieving a detached and detached state. However, the Sanyi sect, also a sect of extraordinary individuals, actually has a rather blurred line between these two.

"Is that so? Confucianism? That's true. Although I, Sanyi, belong to the Xuanmen sect, I hold myself to the standards of Confucianism."

Zuo Ruotong sighed, "So, I chose the wrong path from the very beginning? Oh well, it's all in the past. So, who will be the emperor in the future? Or perhaps the president?"

“A group of people who dismantled the landlords and moved towards a utopian society,” Jiang Liu replied.

"Universal harmony? How long will that take?"

"About twenty-five years."

For a moment, Zuo Ruotong suspected that Jiang Liu was saying such things to fool him because he knew he was about to die.

In today's world, in another twenty-five years, we will be able to achieve peace, and not only will we return to a period of peace and prosperity, but we will also achieve universal harmony.

"The idea of ​​universal harmony is indeed an exaggeration, but we are indeed working towards that goal. As for the emperor... you can understand it this way: the Lingxiao Palace is not something that lasts forever, but has been passed down to generations of emperors."

Jiang Liu made an analogy: "But it's not 'the strong are respected and I should be respected,' but rather 'only heroes dare to compete for the top.' Only true heroes who manage the country and its people without forgetting their original aspirations can enjoy that supreme position."

Zuo Ruotong was silent for a moment, then looked at Jiang Liu strangely: "Are you sure you're talking about reality, and not just telling a story to amuse me?"

"No."

In fact, before following Wang Yaozu to the territory of Sanyimen, Jiang Liu also wondered how his ancestors had managed to make people stand up.

But after sending a letter and exchanging goods, and especially after experiencing the ordeal in Goose City, he realized that as long as there is a spiritual pillar to rely on, one can persevere no matter how bitter or tiring it is.

Wu Gensheng divides people into four categories: the masses who are without skills or morality... But the first category is wrong! How can the masses be without skills or morality?

Living for the sake of money, daily necessities, and procreation may seem like a small goal, but even if it is small, is it not still the "way"?

No matter how small this "Tao" may be, as long as it is gathered together, it can still transform the old world into a new one under the surging torrent!

"If that's really the case, I'd really like to live a little longer."

Zuo Ruotong sighed.

but.

He knew he didn't have much time left.

Cultivating one's Qi is itself a process of consuming innate Qi. Cultivating one's life force is nothing more than trying one's best to slow down the rate at which innate Qi is lost.

The abilities displayed by various techniques of extraordinary individuals are essentially only for survival, either for making a living or for self-defense.

If one uses their abilities for an extended period of time, it will inevitably cause irreversible damage to their life.

However, Zuo Ruotong had been in a state of reverse regeneration since breaking through the second level, and it was only after breaking through the third level that he was able to break free from it... Just like an ordinary person who tills the fields all his life, he may look strong and healthy, but his internal organs are already exhausted. Once he stops working, he will suddenly fall seriously ill, or even die soon.

Zuo Ruotong's current condition is just like that of an old farmer who has been working in the fields for most of his life and is now free. Moreover, even when he is resting, he is still "working". His internal organs have already reached their limit!

Cultivating Qi is not a fantasy; it follows the principle of cycles. It doesn't extend lifespan by breaking through realms—that would be rubbing the laws of physics in the ground!

"Can I entrust the Sanyi Sect to you?" Zuo Ruotong asked.

"No."

Jiang Liu denied it, saying, "As the sect leader, you have already taken responsibility."

The Sanyi Sect doesn't belong to you alone; it belongs to all the disciples and children of the Sanyi Sect. You have already treated them as family and fulfilled your duties accordingly.

You've given them the path forward; how they choose to proceed is their own business.

“Yes, it’s their own business, but as the head of the Sanyi sect, I really can’t stay out of it… As you said, Sanyi leans more towards Confucianism than Xuanmen… But this reality is too cruel, and I have to personally dig up the roots of Sanyi!”

Facing harsh realities head-on, navigating life in its own way...

Before attaining the Triple Realm, Zuo Ruotong had imagined it many times, but when he was certain that the Triple Realm could not lead to the heavens, he could not make the decision he had envisioned.

He Zuo Ruotong—

Ultimately, they are not sages like Confucius or Boyang, so how could they possibly accomplish the deeds of a sage?

In the courtyard of the Sanyi Sect, it seemed that Chong knew everyone had doubts, but he still mustered his courage and said to them, "Everyone, don't worry. The third level will surely lead to the heavens. The sect leader has only just entered the third level and has not yet understood all the mysteries. But even so, this is still a method that is unparalleled in the world! In this world, apart from Sanyi, what other method can make people fly through the clouds?"

If Zuo Ruotong hadn't summoned most of the disciples, why would Si Chong have said such insincere words?

The threefold barrier is impassable to the heavens...

If this matter gets out, it doesn't matter to small sects, but what will the Zhengyi and Quanzhen sects, who are also Xuanmen, think of their Sanyi Sect?

How absurd it is that their cultivation methods cannot reach the heavens, yet they call themselves the Xuanmen (Mysterious Sect).

This must not be allowed!

These words did indeed calm the restless minds of many disciples, but Lu Jin knew that this was only temporary.

The Left Sect Master changed his mind in the end, but only out of consideration for his Uncle-Master Si Chong and the other uncles and senior brothers who had been crippled due to their cultivation of the Reverse Life Triple Realm.

and so--

Now he only has two paths before him.

Firstly, like his fellow disciples, he chose to deceive himself and stick to it for life.

Secondly, he followed the sect leader's previous instructions and led the disciples who were willing to follow him to follow Jiang Liu and cultivate the Ninefold Reversal of Life.

# Chapter 199 Choice

Is it choosing to deceive oneself?

Or should we choose to bravely face reality?

Lu Jin clenched her fists.

The former disobeyed the sect leader's orders. If he really chose this path, given his personality, he would probably live the rest of his life in guilt for failing to meet the expectations of the Great Ying Immortal.

The latter would require parting ways with most of the disciples and children of the Three Ones—even though Lu Jin was young, he knew that if he chose this path, almost no one in the sect would follow him except himself. Even Li Muxuan, who had followed Brother Jiang all the way, realized that the Ninefold Reverse Life was the right path, and would still choose to break through one level at a time.

Nothing more!

The person Li Muxuan admired most was Zuo Ruotong!

and also--

Does Lu Jin really have the courage to follow Jiang Liu and forge a new path?

Ask yourself.

Lu Jin felt that she didn't have it.

and!

This all happened so suddenly!

In his mind, it would take at least another ten years for the sect leader to break through the third level, which would give him enough time to prepare mentally.

Unexpectedly, after he and Li Muxuan went out for a while, as soon as they returned, the sect leader asked Brother Jiang to break through his realm and attain the third level.

So what should I do?

Just as Lu Jin was hesitating, Li Muxuan shouted to everyone, "Senior brothers, please be quiet! Master is absolutely right! He must have broken through to the third level!"

He has absolute trust in Zuo Ruotong!

Even if he himself was wrong, Zuo Ruotong would never be wrong! Even though Zuo Ruotong had personally admitted at the last moment that the Triple Heaven could not reach the Heavenly Realm, he still stubbornly refused to believe it!

Li Muxuan, who admired the mystery of "Daying Immortal", was unwilling to admit that Zuo Ruotong was not a Xuanmen immortal, but just an ordinary mortal who would grow old, die, and make mistakes!

[The third level can lead to the heavens! This is absolutely true! It's just that the sect leader made a mistake in his cultivation when he was young, which caused the problem after breaking through to the third level! As long as I break through to the third level, I can definitely reverse the innate Qi! It's absolutely true!]

The mere thought of "mistakes in cultivation" proves that deep down, Li Muxuan also acknowledges that Zuo Ruotong is human, not an immortal. However, his subjective consciousness forcibly ignores this point and even wants to prove it to Zuo Ruotong again by reaching the third level himself!

But Zuo Ruotong has already proven it himself! He has broken through three levels and transformed his entire body with Qi. What does this have to do with any mistakes he made in his previous cultivation?

The only problem is that the three levels cannot reach the heavens.

To acknowledge or not to acknowledge.

Li Muxuan chose to "not admit it".

But Lu Jin was different. Ever since Zuo Ruotong planted a seed of expectation in her heart, and she had been learning from Jiang Liu how to reverse the eight directions and ascend to the nine heavens, she had been observing Jiang Liu's way of doing things and unconsciously imitating him. She became aware of Li Muxuan's current state:

Li Muxuan developed a false heart, which in turn led his delusional worship of Zuo Ruotong to cultivate himself, obscuring his true nature and turning him into a "six-eared" person without his realizing it...

As the senior brother, he should have tried to dissuade him, but how could he bear to speak up when his senior uncle had finally managed to appease the disciples?

He can't do it!

When Jiang Liu and Zuo Ruotong returned from the back mountain, Jiang Liu called out to Hong Guniang and then went down the mountain. Zuo Ruotong casually sat on the steps outside the main hall. Just as she was about to speak, Si Chong knelt down first and shouted, "Senior Brother! Please use your profound skill again!"

The other disciples also knelt down, including Li Muxuan, and cried out together, "Sect Leader! Please use your profound power again!"

however.

Zuo Ruotong ignored it.

When everyone looked up, Zuo Ruotong's gaze fell on Lu Jin, her eyes filled with helplessness, understanding, sadness, and a hint of disappointment.

Lu Jin was incredibly intelligent; he naturally understood the meaning behind Zuo Ruotong's glance. But in this situation, what could a young man like him do? What could he possibly do?

"Hey, is the name Sany really that important?"

Zuo Ruotong looked at Si Chong, who was kneeling and refusing to get up, and sighed helplessly, "We, as elders, should consider the younger generation. If the Reverse Life Triple Realm cannot reach the Heavenly Realm, why should we mislead the younger generation?"

Si Chong was taken aback, his face full of astonishment. He hadn't expected his senior brother to change his mind again, and hurriedly said, "Senior brother, Jiang Liu is just a child, what does he know?"

"At least with his current methods, if he goes all out and uses every trick in the book, killing me wouldn't be difficult."