From Under One Person: Sincere Journey Through the Heavens

Intertwined and bound together, their life force is strong, yet they can cultivate golden lotuses even in fire. By gathering and reversing the five elements, their power is fully realized, and they become Buddhas or immortals.

"Good! Good! Good!"

After Jiang Liu finished doing all this, he said "Good" three times and laughed loudly, "In that case, I will also play the role of Patriarch Subhuti! However, the Dao is the most mysterious. My Golden Elixir and Sacred Embryo Method is different from the Yang Spirit Method of Quanzhen. Fools cannot comprehend it!"

Zhang Chulan tentatively asked, "Brother Jiang, is this the general outline of your cultivation technique?"

"More or less." Jiang Liu nodded, noticing Zhang Chulan's somewhat bewildered and surprised expression, and asked, "Can you understand it?"

"No! I don't understand! Of course I don't understand!"

Zhang Chulan quickly shook his head and denied it, saying, "I don't know what those things like the bright moon, tortoise and snake, and golden lotus have. I only know that the 'five elements' probably refer to the five qi in the chest."

"You don't even know Zhang Boduan, let alone this poem?" Jiang Liu asked with a smile.

"...Should I know?"

Zhang Chulan was completely dumbfounded.

Snapped!

Wang Zhenqiu, who was standing to the side, rubbed his forehead, then revealed a playful expression and said, "Little Zhang, you only know about the Four Great Classical Novels from TV dramas, and you haven't actually read the original novels, have you?"

"I've seen it! Of course I've seen it!" Zhang Chulan hurriedly said, "Of course I know that this poem comes from Journey to the West, specifically the cultivation method involving the eighty-one tribulations!"

Everyone: "......"

Oh no! I guessed wrong!

Seeing the disdainful looks on everyone's faces, Zhang Chulan felt a little annoyed that his understanding of Journey to the West only came from TV dramas and some cultivation principles his grandfather had told him, but he had never actually watched it.

"A true teaching can be contained in a single sentence, while a false teaching can fill countless volumes."

Jiang Liu chuckled and said, "But without those ten thousand scrolls of scriptures, do you believe that if Tang Sanzang returned to the Tang Dynasty, the Emperor would have ordered the executioner to behead him the very first thing he did?"

Zhang Chulan: "..."

"This poem is the key to Sun Wukong's attainment of the body of immortality and non-death, and it is printed in any 100-chapter version of Journey to the West currently on the market," Jiang Liu explained.

"Then why did you copy it here, Brother Jiang?" Zhang Chulan suspected that Jiang Liu was doing some kind of performance art—don't be fooled by Jiang Liu's youthful appearance, he's the same generation as the Old Celestial Master, at least a hundred years old, and must have some of the personality of an old rascal!

"Anyone can spout some general principles, but to truly understand them, you have to take a journey to the West."

Jiang Liu said meaningfully, "The ancients said: 'Knowledge and action must be one.' Modern people say: 'Practice is the sole criterion for testing truth.'"

Zhang Boduan revealed heavenly secrets in an attempt to educate the world; Wugensheng... even if he really wanted to go against the grain and criticize the behavior of those who arbitrarily became teachers, adding to the original murals of the Twenty-Four Solar Terms Valley would still be a kind of warning and education to the world.

In that case, I'll also compose a poem.

There's nothing supernatural about it; it's simply a general outline of cultivation. Ordinary people would just laugh it off, but those who have truly endured hardship might gain some insight, understanding the concept of 'emptiness,' that the essence of the world is the principle of the cyclical nature of existence. They would then diligently practice this principle, no longer clinging to the pursuit of powerful methods.

Regardless, Jiang Liu had benefited from the aura left behind by Zhang Boduan. Logically and morally, he should return the favor and make up for Zhang's educational contribution, ensuring that only those who cultivate their minds could gain enlightenment, while ordinary people and the foolish…

Let's continue our practice!

# Chapter 634 The Road to Heaven is Wide and Broad

After exiting "Wukong Cave" and arriving at the open canyon, the golden monkeys, which had gained sentience through the aura and stood upright, watched from afar. However, they did not approach but instead turned and ran into the forest, bowing their heads again and running on all fours.

This is because these monkeys have no intention of cultivating themselves; they are merely influenced by the Twenty-Four Solar Terms, passively circulating their Qi to straighten their backs and feel comfortable.

However, once the corresponding energy field is no longer there to drive this process, it becomes somewhat painful for them to circulate energy around the body on their own.

It's easier to be a four-legged beast than to stand upright as a human.

“I know a shortcut that’s shorter than the way we came back,” Mei Jinfeng suggested, watching the two tall monkeys dart into the woods.

"Following the natural order makes one human, going against it makes one an immortal; cultivation is nothing more than turning things upside down."

Jiang Liu strode into the open canyon, laughed loudly, and sang, "To become an immortal, first be a human; the great road leads to heaven, and is perfectly smooth."

Arriving hastily to pay homage to the immortals, I went straight to the three gates to visit the celestial grotto. Leaving, having achieved spiritual cultivation, I must then tread the path of mortals. Choosing the lesser path instead of the great way only brings hardship and toil to both body and mind.

After singing, Jiang Liu continued, "One should always walk the righteous path; shortcuts and narrow paths are easy to stumble on. Let's take the main road I've paved—don't worry, I won't charge you any tolls."

Upon hearing this, everyone was taken aback. Afterward, most of them smiled knowingly and followed Jiang Liu, heading towards the outside of the Qinling Mountains along the wide and broad Tongtian Avenue.

Mei Jinfeng remained silent for a while before taking a step to follow.

Xia Liuqing was next.

After everyone left the original Twenty-Four Solar Terms Valley, a sparrow fell from a nearby tree branch and transformed into the appearance of an old man. Gazing at the newly opened road to heaven and listening to the lyrics echoing in his ears, he murmured, "Jiang Liu, who exactly is this person? Such magic is nothing short of supernatural."

He then went to the cave and saw that the name "Nine-Bend Winding Cave" had been changed to "Wukong" (the Monkey King's name). Two poems from *Journey to the West* were also carved on the cliff face. He paused, sighed, and said in a low voice, "Without encountering a wise man to impart the secrets, empty words only leave one weary and tongue dry..."

I haven't grasped a single word of the esoteric and exoteric teachings; I've only grasped the changes after the wind—

Enough! Enough! Enough!

I am not a sage; though I have mastered the art of Feng Hou Qi Men, I cannot live a carefree life. Instead, I am tossed about and wandered. But the river, with its ability to change course, truly enjoys freedom.

Upon leaving the cave, the old man flicked his wrist, transforming into a sparrow, flapping his wings, and soaring into the air...

···

Back at the villa, Feng Shayan stood with her hands on her hips, squinted, and questioned Zhang Chulan, "Where did you go? Why didn't you call me?"

"besides--"

She then fixed her gaze on Jiang Liu, "Master, aren't you taking your disciple with you?"

"The master leads you through the door, but the cultivation is up to you. You were sleeping in at the time, so how could I possibly barge in and drag you out of bed?"

Jiang Liu said in a serious tone, "I won't give you any chance to covet my pure Yang body!"

Feng Shayan's eyes twitched, and her mouth smirked, but she was speechless: "..."

"Hello, Senior Jiang."

at this time.

A person stepped out of the villa, breaking the silence.

Zhang Lingyu.

Although this kid was eliminated in the preliminaries, Lu Jin still secretly passed on the Tongtian Lu to Zhang Lingyu. Even though Feng Baobao destroyed the Tongtian Lu, as Zheng Zibu's friend, Lu Jin couldn't let the Tongtian Lu be lost for both personal and practical reasons.

So Zhang Lingyu was still driven down the mountain by Zhang Zhiwei and forced to enter the world.

But Zhang Lingyu—

Do you really think you're worthless?

He was kicked off the mountain by his master and was too embarrassed to stay at other Taoist temples. He went hungry for three days and lived almost by begging until he was discovered by an employee of Na Du Tong.

Because both Zhang Lingyu and Zhang Chulan had connections with the Celestial Master's Mansion, the higher-ups at Na Du Tong directly assigned the task of recruiting Zhang Lingyu to Xu San and Xu Si.

After learning that Zhang Chulan had taken Feng Baobao out, the two entrusted the matter to Feng Shayan—who had also joined Na Du Tong and become a temporary worker in North China.

Na Du Tong only has one temporary worker in each region, but because Feng Sha Yan is Jiang Liu's disciple and has a special status, she was "promoted" to a temporary worker.

Furthermore.

Feng Shayan is also the eldest daughter of the Feng family. Being a temporary worker rather than a permanent employee will make it easier for her to return to the main family in the future.

In short, Feng Shayan hadn't been idle these past few days. She went to Jiangxi and brought back Zhang Lingyu, who was living a life worse than a beggar.

It can be said that after joining Nadutong as a temporary worker and joining the "protagonist group", Feng Shayan gained a lot of experience and her strength improved rapidly.

"No need for any titles like 'senior,' just call me Brother Jiang."

Jiang Liu stepped forward, hooked his arm around Zhang Lingyu's neck, and chuckled, "You were kicked off the mountain by Zhang Zhiwei?"

"Yes."

Zhang Lingyu blushed, but still readily admitted it, "Senior...Brother Jiang, you live here too?"

"I'll stay here for a while, and once I find my lost item, I'll leave and continue my spiritual practice."

After saying that, Jiang Liu comforted Zhang Lingyu, saying, "When you can face the Yin Five Thunders squarely and truly use them in a sinister or even evil way, you can return to Longhu Mountain. At that time, your master will definitely pass on the complete Five Thunders Orthodox Method to you."

"Thank you so much for your guidance, senior... Brother Jiang!" Zhang Lingyu's eyes lit up, and he bowed to Jiang Liu in gratitude—Jiang Liu was someone who could be on friendly terms with his master, so his guidance must be correct!

[This spirit jade is really a bit stubborn!]

Seeing his excitement, Jiang Liu was slightly speechless, but still asked with a smile, "Did Feng Shayan arrange a room for you?"

"No, I only arrived an hour ago." Zhang Lingyu said nervously.

“Alright, Sister Bao’er, help Master Lingyu find a room and teach him how to use modern appliances. Although the Celestial Master’s Mansion has modern facilities, they are all quite simple. He might not know how to use the more extravagantly designed equipment in this villa,” Jiang Liu said to Feng Baobao.

"Oh."

Feng Baobao nodded, pulled Zhang Lingyu upstairs, arranged a room for him, and taught him how to use the electrical appliances.

Seeing this, Zhang Chulan sighed and said, "There are more and more people in this villa..." Then, as if afraid that Jiang Liu and Feng Shayan would misunderstand, he quickly added, "I didn't mean that there are too many people. It's quite lively. I was just saying it casually. Don't take it to heart."

"If you hadn't mentioned it, we really wouldn't have taken it to heart."

Jiang Liu was making a lighthearted joke when he heard Zhang Chulan's phone vibrate.

Zhang Chulan hurriedly answered the phone; it was Zhao Fangxu calling personally. He apologized to Jiang Liu and Feng Shayan, then ran into the woods.

"Seriously, where did you guys go?"

Feng Shayan asked Jiang Liu again about their previous whereabouts, "Master, your involvement means this is definitely not a simple task."

"You know what Feng Baobao has been like these past few days. Zhang Chulan went to investigate her identity."

Jiang Liu shrugged, his gaze falling on Feng Baobao, who was teaching Zhang Lingyu how to operate the multi-functional rice cooker. He sighed slightly, “Given her condition, Qi cultivation would be twice as effective, but being in a daze doesn’t count as true cultivation.”

After spending some time with Feng Baobao, Feng Shayan had come to understand her somewhat and knew that even the most submissive person would never act like Feng Baobao.

It's practically like a talking puppet!

It can think, but it seems to have been programmed with "obey human" at its core; once given a command, it becomes absolutely focused...

This is a bit too bizarre.

# Chapter 635 The Butterfly Effect