From Under One Person: Sincere Journey Through the Heavens

As soon as he finished speaking, Jiang Liu's eyes blossomed like lotus flowers, revealing his wisdom. But no matter how he looked at it, he could only be certain of one thing—this thing was iron.

Can't see through?

Jiang Liu was surprised, then silently recited the Heart Sutra. Within the golden core of his body and mind, a point of invisible and intangible golden light emerged, reflecting into Jiang Liu's eyes. This caused the white lotus to turn into true gold, reflecting an immortal halo, like fire and the sun, eternal and indestructible.

This is a seed of true gold formed by the fusion of the seven-headed Ananta, which is the light of the mind (faith) gathered from the thoughts of all beings, and the light of the mind within one's own primordial energy. It is the foundation of the Dharma body and the root of "Dharma".

By observing the inner world with ease and the outer world with sound, one can gain a discerning eye, enabling one to see the entire universe and obtain all the information one desires.

However, if one uses the true golden seed of "Dharma" to enter the eye of wisdom, one can obtain the Dharma eye and be able to perceive the [truth].

By cultivating wisdom and refining the primordial energy, one can observe the world and know that all things in the world are primordial energy, created by the primordial energy continuously generated by the primordial energy.

That is, the oscillation of spacetime generates information, and information in turn constitutes the cyclical and unified mixture of matter and energy in all things.

Therefore, in Buddhism, those who cultivate wisdom have reached the state of "emptiness," that is, they realize that everything in the world is an illusion, and thus let go of their attachments.

However, if one only focuses on the state of "emptiness" brought about by the wisdom eye, then such a practitioner is considered useless.

In layman's terms, it can be summarized as "giving up".

Without him.

If you see everything in the world as "illusion" and feel that everything is meaningless, or if you are immersed in observing the illusory changes of the world itself, aren't you just standing still?

The Dharma Eye, however, is different; it is about "reality." That is, although the world is composed of information and appears illusory and ethereal, what I see is both false and real! Therefore, one does not consider enlightenment of "emptiness" as perfection; in fact, one may become even more actively involved in the world.

Without him.

Since all the scenes seen by the Dharma eye are real, how can a human being not enjoy this real world instead of clinging to the illusory "emptiness"?

The above is the theory of mental cultivation. In practice, Jiang Liu borrowed the true gold seed of the Dharma to temporarily sublimate his wisdom eye, forging a pair of Dharma eyes, temporarily unifying "emptiness" and "form", and enabling him to further observe the essence of the Muchen Pearl.

Emptiness is the eternity of the world.

In short, it is an abstract dynamic system in perpetual flow, endlessly cycling and regenerating, from the withering and flourishing of a single blade of grass on Earth to the birth and extinction of the entire universe.

Color is the fleeting moment of the world.

In short, it can be described as the fixed, transient, and concrete things, people, and landscapes that appear when that eternally flowing, abstract, and dynamic system is in operation.

By unifying "emptiness" and "form," Jiang Liu observed that the Muchen Pearl was filled with countless strange patterns, resembling runes or talismans, which were difficult to fathom. Each rune seemed independent, yet it also seemed to be a whole, containing extremely complex spacetime fluctuations, which were extremely mysterious and unpredictable, as if they came from another dimension!

A higher dimension!

[Tribulation?]

For some inexplicable reason, Jiang Liu recalled the words of the Buddhist monk Xuanzang that immortality was the inevitable fate of all sentient beings… He also remembered hearing about a world where planetary life was extinct from the “flesh-like spirit mushroom” in a parallel universe of *Under One Person*…

Could it be that the so-called tribulation of immortality is actually an act of annihilation from a higher dimension?

If that's the case—

For both public and private reasons, and out of both emotion and reason, I must find the creator of this Muchen Pearl and get some answers!

Thinking of this, Jiang Liu withdrew his Dharma Eye and closed his Wisdom Eye. Just as he was about to speak, he saw Partridge Whistle, Old Foreigner, and Hua Ling staring at him with devout expressions. He couldn't help but ask, "What kind of looks are those?"

# Chapter 1000 Infinite Energy

"Just now, your eyes..."

Hua Ling held her breath and exclaimed in amazement, "How beautiful! There are swirling starlight, and it even forms a lotus shape, before turning golden!"

"That is the wisdom eye and Dharma eye that I have gained through cultivation."

Jiang Liu doesn't hide much from his friends, especially those he knows well and who are upright and honest. He reveals how he has cultivated inner peace, observed the world with discerning eyes, and developed wisdom; and how he has integrated his own mind with the faith of all beings to forge a seed of true Dharma nature.

Upon hearing about his progress in cultivation over the years, Partridge Whistle was filled with emotion and said with envy, "As the saying goes, Taoism talks about the root, while Buddhism talks about the nature of things."

The Jiang brothers created their own profound and wondrous method of integrating exoteric and esoteric teachings, achieving the path of the Golden Elixir and the Holy Embryo. They cultivated themselves through the Tao and forged their minds with the Buddha's teachings, which is truly remarkable!

I have heard that Buddhism speaks of the Five Eyes: the physical eye, the divine eye, the wisdom eye, the Dharma eye, and the Buddha eye.

Brother Jiang, having cultivated the wisdom eye, are already a Bodhisattva; having attained the Dharma eye, they are not far from reaching the state of Buddhahood.

"My Dharma Eye is only temporarily formed. It is different from the wisdom eye that can be opened at will. I still need to concentrate. I am still far from the realm of Lao Tzu and Shakyamuni."

Such humble words left Partridge Whistle and the other two speechless.

Those who can achieve inner peace and emptiness of the five aggregates, such as the Dragon and Tiger Celestial Masters and the Shaolin monks, are few and far between throughout history.

In legends, only monks like Daoji and Shakyamuni could cultivate such supernatural powers as Jiang Liu, possessing the wisdom and Dharma eye.

In that instant, Partridge Whistle even had the idea of ​​putting down the Muchen Pearl and cultivating with Jiang Liu—given Jiang Liu's current talent and ability, he might be able to reach a level comparable to Lao Tzu of Taoism and Shakyamuni Buddha in a short time.

At that time, the red curse on him, the old foreigner, and Hua Ling might be easily lifted by Jiang Liu!

However, the Muchen Pearl was still a source of worry for them, passed down through generations... Jiang Liu also saw this and returned the Muchen Pearl to Partridge Whistle, saying, "I have already figured out a bit about the origin of this pearl, and I can now lift the red curse on your bodies."

"Really?"

Old Yangren and Hua Ling were overjoyed, and even Partridge Whistle was excited—although finding the Muchen Pearl and breaking the curse was their biggest worry, now that the Muchen Pearl had been found, and if the curse could be broken by Jiang Liu… finding the Muchen Pearl and breaking the curse were not directly related, so it didn’t seem like a big deal.

"It can be lifted, but only the curse on you and your living ancestors can be lifted. Your descendants will still suffer from the Red Spot Curse."

Jiang Liu added a sentence.

The old foreigner exclaimed in surprise, "What?"

Hua Ling was also puzzled: "Why?"

Partridge Whistle frowned even more and asked, "Brother Jiang, what exactly is going on?"

Are you familiar with the concept of Feng Shui and its associated energy flow?

Jiang Liu didn't answer, but instead asked this question.

"We don't really understand, we're not real Taoists."

The old foreigner shook his head.

"Let me explain it simply. Qi formation is the 'qi' flowing within a certain range. All living things, including trees, that can breathe, form their own qi formation. Just like humans, there is the concept of a human body qi formation. Those who cultivate qi are essentially cultivating qi by gradually controlling their own qi formation in order to cultivate their life and control their entire body."

Upon hearing about the connection between cultivation and Qi formation, Partridge Whistle, Old Foreigner, and Flower Spirit all suddenly realized the truth, especially Partridge Whistle, who gained a deeper understanding of Qi cultivation.

It really is:

A true teaching can be conveyed in a single sentence, while false teachings can fill countless volumes!

"How is the aura related to feng shui?" Hua Ling asked, puzzled.

"Didn't I say that the Qi formation is the 'Qi' flowing within a certain range? The air we breathe circulates in our body and eventually returns to heaven and earth. The special structure of mountains, rivers, and streams between heaven and earth allows the Qi of heaven and earth to circulate within them. Isn't that also a Qi formation?"

Jiang Liu smiled slightly and described the concept of feng shui energy field: "If we compare the human body to heaven and earth, those who cultivate qi have strong life force and can use supernatural abilities. Compared to ordinary people, regardless of whether they have the concept of energy field, they control the energy field of the human body."

However, within a certain range, mountains and rivers, through a series of coincidences or deliberate alterations, cause airflow to circulate within them, creating a cycle...

Imagine the sheer size of mountains and rivers. How powerful do you think this 'creature' must be? And how mysterious must it be to unleash its supernatural abilities?

I've even fought against demons that manifested from these kinds of feng shui formations!

"hiss--"

All three of them gasped in disbelief.

"Your curse is essentially a connection between the energy field of a person and the energy field of a certain place. Its spatial methods are extremely mysterious, and the 'energy' that flows through it is by no means air or primordial energy, but rather the primordial chaotic energy that involves the essence of the world!"

At this point, Jiang Liu explained the three types of Hunyuan Qi to Partridge Whistle and the others, namely Hunyuanzi, Primordial Hunyuan Qi, and Hunyuan Qi of All Things, so that they could understand them. "And your curse involves the information level of Primordial Hunyuan Qi, anchoring your life and soul at the root."

I have attained the state of perfect harmony and can protect you all, but the price is that your descendants must also live under my protection, otherwise the curse will return to them.

This would indeed cause them to lose their freedom...

Upon hearing this, Partridge Whistle was filled with awe.

Who wouldn't want to follow Jiang Liu and cultivate alongside him?

But Jiang Liu felt that this would restrict his freedom—

What kind of mindset is this?

"The existence behind the Muchen Pearl—"

Jiang Liu continued, "At least at the same level as me now, controlling the Hunyuanzi, and able to directly influence the Hunyuan Qi of all things by manipulating the initial Hunyuan Qi."

"this!"

Partridge Whistle was shocked. He never expected that their ancestors had offended a being in the bottomless ghost cave who was close to the Buddha's realm!

“Don’t worry, that guy is probably already dead, at least his body is gone, otherwise why would it need a sacrifice?” Jiang Liu’s words calmed Partridge Whistle’s heart, and comforted Old Foreigner and Flower Spirit. After thinking for a moment, he said, “How about this, I’ll call two people to come with you to Kunlun.”

"Kunlun?"

Hua Ling was taken aback.

But Partridge Whistle had already realized: "The curse isn't lifted in the Bottomless Ghost Cave, but in the Kunlun Mountains?"

"Not only will I lift the curse, but I will also completely obliterate the will, consciousness, and mind of that being! At the very least, I will completely suppress it!"

Jiang Liu's eyes narrowed. "To cast a curse on someone, making it impossible for them to live past forty, and to turn their blood yellow... Do you know what it means for blood to turn yellow?"

"Does this mean we're going to die?"

The old foreigner asked.

"That's true, but the reason the blood turns yellow is because the iron in it is constantly being lost! It's being transferred through the spatial link between your personal aura and that unknown aura!"

Jiang Liu's gaze was serious as he pointed to the Muchen Pearl held in Partridge Whistle's hand and said, "I can tell you definitively that, in terms of material, this Muchen Pearl is made of iron!"

But it's not iron atoms, it's iron ions!

A mass of iron ions, bound together by countless runes and symbols, but without undergoing any reduction reaction!

In short, this is a tangible Hunyuanzi!

It contains boundless energy!

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to call it a mini sun!

It's polymerized from iron ions... and iron exists in the human body in the form of iron ions!

# Chapter 1001 Water and Fire Circulate Through the Heavenly Cycle, Metal and Wood Combine Their Natures