From Under One Person: Sincere Journey Through the Heavens

But given Sun Wukong's abilities at that time, there were few in the world who could surpass him, and those who were inferior to him were as numerous as the sands of the Ganges.

Why bother seeking out someone who can defeat you?

Those who are inferior to him and dare to harm him are no different from throwing an egg against a rock, overestimating their own strength.

But why did the patriarch say that his charade of spirituality was tantamount to endangering his life?

Why?

The main concern is the word 'life'.

Although medical practitioners also talk about life and death, they are clearly closer to the concept of life. However, in spiritual practice, life and death are one, but they can be separated. Life refers to the spirit, and death refers to the body, that is, the mind and the body.

When the patriarch said that Sun Wukong's act of showing off his spirit and transforming into a pine tree meant that his life was in danger, he was referring to his physical and mental unease and unstable temperament, not that his life was in danger.

When people walk through the world, most are cautious and timid. What are they afraid of?

not necessarily.

Brother Jiang said that, in the final analysis, it's because he doesn't want to cause himself any trouble.

What's the point of those petty, argumentative people who waste their energy arguing over who wins and loses, only to feel empty inside afterward?

Even ordinary people are like this?

Let alone those who practice spiritual cultivation?

Therefore, the patriarch was angry, felt that he was not at peace, and pointed out where he should go—where he came from and where he should go.

That is, to trace back to the source and restore the original state.

The mind, the heart, and the three stars of the crescent moon are all ultimately about the heart. How can human consciousness linger in the heart forever? We must return to reality no matter what.

For Wukong, learning the Celestial Dao, the Seventy-Two Transformations, and the Somersault Cloud couldn't be considered true cultivation; they were merely practices. True cultivation only begins when one transcends the physical realm and achieves unity of knowledge and action!

# Chapter 758 You've Caused Trouble, Don't Tell Your Master (Part 2)

That makes sense!

Duanmu Ying was greatly surprised, then suddenly realized, "No wonder Bodhi Patriarch said later: 'Go back quickly to save your life. If you stay here, it is absolutely impossible.'"

This requires Sun Wukong to achieve a state of mental and physical unity in order to attain peace. If someone were to immerse themselves in inner visions for an extended period, they might go insane!

While at Jishetang, Duanmu Ying had also studied many past cases with her master. Among them was a case from a hundred years ago:

A sorcerer, seeking to control the changes in the universe, immersed himself in inner visions for many years, unable to extricate himself. He became unable to distinguish between reality and dreams, living in a daze and eventually going mad.

This kind of hysteria and madness cannot be treated by Jishetang, nor by any medical institution.

Looking back now, Duanmu Ying has gained some insights into treating this kind of illness—since it's because the mind has been immersed in the mental state for too long, wouldn't it be better to talk to the mind and "drive it down the mountain"?

With her current level of cultivation, she probably couldn't do it.

Why did the Patriarch then say: "Your journey will surely bring misfortune. No matter what trouble you cause, you are not allowed to say you are my disciple. If you utter even half a word, I will know it, and I will skin you alive, grind your bones to dust, and banish your soul to the deepest hell, so that you will never be able to rise again!"

Isn't this a bit too harsh?

Duanmu Ying asked again.

[Ruthless? No, this is actually the master's most loving expression towards his disciple!]

Lu Jin shook his head. "If a master can send a disciple down the mountain without crippling his abilities, then he is definitely a good master."

Is this really a good master?

In Duanmu Ying's mind, a good master should be the kind of person who cares about his disciples, not only teaching them skills but also giving them magical treasures, and who will step in to protect them if they get into trouble.

If this is how you define a mentor, then you might not be looking for a mentor at all, but rather a nanny who can clean up your messes anytime.

Lu Jin was speechless, but could only explain for her.

On language: Those who are not benevolent cannot endure hardship for long, nor can they enjoy pleasure for long.

Simply put, it means that a person is restless and unable to live an honest life, nor is he satisfied with his wealth. He wants more and may even resort to any means necessary.

Such people have no concept of "goodness" in their hearts; it's only a matter of time before they resort to extortion, plunder, and evil deeds.

Coincidentally, Sun Wukong's subsequent adventures after descending the mountain, such as storming the Dragon Palace and going to the Underworld, perfectly illustrate this point, proving him to be an unrighteous person.

Unwilling to be mediocre, they sought the path to immortality. Even after cultivating the Great Dao, they were not satisfied and chose to recklessly display their supernatural powers for their own pleasure.

Therefore, whatever crimes Sun Wukong committed afterward all stemmed from his unstable mind and body.

Fortunately, he severed his "demon root," that is, he killed the Demon King of Chaos, otherwise he would have truly fallen into the demonic path!

As for seeking help from a master when in trouble... If someone encounters difficulties they can't resolve and immediately seeks help from a master, then even if they cultivate for thousands of years, they will still not be a "grown-up," let alone achieve enlightenment.

Duanmu Ying then asked: "So, shouldn't we be considered as having an unsettled mind and body? My desire to cure all worldly ailments, Jiang Liu's ambition to attain the ultimate state, and your intention to correct the Three-One Sect in the future—all of these are expressions of dissatisfaction with the present, a desire for more, and thus, are they not benevolent?"

Lu Jin replied: "It is the unrighteous who are unsettled in mind and body. We have goals and our minds and bodies are settled. It is not wrong to ask for more, and we can even ask for more!"

We have the capability, and we have the authority!

It is a rebellion against the upper class!

If you look at the series of things Sun Wukong did after returning to Flower Fruit Mountain, such as leading the demons of the seventy-two caves of Flower Fruit Mountain and going to the Dragon Palace to ask for weapons and armor, these things seem to be in good order. But did he have any specific plan at the beginning?

There was no plan whatsoever; it was all done on a whim, just playing around.

Everything he did was to satisfy his restless heart, to seek external things to bring peace to his mind and body, but to no avail.

If you keep seeking externally instead of setting a goal in your heart, you will never find peace.

The Heavenly Court kept indulging Sun Wukong's every whim, which prevented him from achieving his goal. In the end, it was Buddha who subdued the demon, wielding a big stick in one hand and a carrot in the other, and also gave Sun Wukong a goal in his heart: to travel west, which gradually calmed him down.

And as long as one's mind and body are at peace—

Then, whether the disciple cultivates Taoism or follows Buddhism, figures like Bodhi Patriarch will not mind; on the contrary, they will be delighted.

However, if one's mind and body are restless, act recklessly, stray from the path, and completely fall into demonic ways, perhaps even without the Buddha's intervention, the Bodhi Patriarch would truly, as he had so harshly predicted when he demoted Wukong, extract his soul and banish it to the deepest hell! The reason he didn't make him leave the sect was out of consideration for the master-disciple relationship, and he didn't want to personally cleanse the sect!

After Lu Jin's explanation.

Duanmu Ying finally understood why Jiang Liu had suddenly become "cruel" to others.

He gave them the opportunity to withdraw, but they gave up, and they were not ignorant children, but adults.

If he were to force them out, they would be blamed for making him miss out on an opportunity.

As for what became of them afterward?

Is he dead or alive?

Everything was no longer related to Jiang Liu.

after all--

The master leads you through the door, but the cultivation depends on yourself.

Jiang Liu has already taught the method: the Fish-Dragon Breathing Technique; imparting knowledge—they already have jobs and do not need to be taught; resolving doubts: he has also explained the opportunities and dangers involved.

Then it's up to their personal choice.

He will not interfere at this stage.

"What about us?"

After Jack and the other ordinary people went into the water to train, the Cheshire Cat stepped forward, put one hand on his hip, and asked, "How are we supposed to withstand the impact of the tides when we can't use our powers?"

"You can also learn this fish-dragon breathing method."

Cheshire Cat and the others are practitioners of alchemy. Unable to use their supernatural abilities, they use this breathing frequency to sense the impact and vibration of the tides. Perhaps they can use this to refine their bodies and improve their skills.

"Is this method really useful to us?" Cheshire Cat knew that Eastern Qi practitioners paid great attention to breathing in their cultivation, but when she tried it, she found that it didn't have much effect.

"it works."

Jiang Liu spoke with absolute certainty.

The path of alchemy and the path of Qi cultivation are not in conflict, not to mention that this breathing method, which originated from the Fish-Dragon Talisman, focuses more on blood circulation.

If one can persevere and perceive the rhythm of the ocean waves and the changing weather, one can cultivate one's qi and blood to be as powerful as a dragon through external means.

of course.

Without the wisdom and talent to perceive the rhythms of nature, this breathing method would only serve to invigorate the blood and qi.

Let alone having the energy and blood of a dragon, at most he's over seventy but still as strong and healthy as a young man... Hmm, Jiang Liu plans to integrate this into the Foundation Building Method he created for the students of Mingxin Academy in the future.

"OK!"

The Cheshire Cat was helpless.

After all, the wealthy Robin and others had already been tricked to death by Jiang Liu and his gang. Even if she, Death Shooter, Puppet, and Violinist left "Atlantis," they would still be wanted and hunted down by the G Society.

【Fuck!】

[And you said you made me feel safe?]

I feel completely insecure right now!

No matter how much he complained and grumbled in his heart, the Cheshire Cat could only accept reality—who could have imagined that the Robin bought the Fish-Dragon Seal and the Black Animal Hide from Jiang Liu just to be on the safe side, but in the end these two items became the evidence that he was directly judged as a "sinner" by the Queen of "Atlantis"?

In the blink of an eye.

Three days passed quietly.

However, before the punishment assessment could even begin, the twenty-four Dinghai Pearls inside the pyramid and the Dinghai Hall were stolen!

Xiao Xi led the mermaid warriors to surround Jiang Liu and his group, who were preparing to head beyond the Third Ring Road, and shouted, "Wu Ming! You lied to me! You stole the Sea-Stabilizing Pearl! You're a damned thief! I really misjudged you!"

# Chapter 759 The Theft of the Sea-Stabilizing Pearl

"The theft of the Dinghai Pearl has nothing to do with me."

Despite being falsely accused of stealing the Dinghai Pearl, Jiang Liu remained calm and composed. "We made a pinky promise, remember?"

These words, meant to coax a child, calmed Xiao Xi down, but she still said, "I only took you to Dinghai Palace."

The warriors and guards inside the hall each performed their duties and there was absolutely no way they could wander off.