From Under One Person: Sincere Journey Through the Heavens

boom!

A towering pillar of lightning surged down, striking Mana Dominator's body with tremendous force, turning more than 80% of her body into charred remains.

Strands of blue-white light emerged from between the cracked coal.

It is the life essence of all living beings on Earth!

"Die cleanly!"

Lu Jin arrived a step later, falling from the sky and throwing a punch at the charred body. The force burst forth like a dragon and snake, grinding the remaining 20% ​​of the body into dust in the process.

Amidst the scattered debris, a faint light flickered, which Jiang Liu noticed. He activated his Dharma Eye and saw a Buddha.

Shakyamuni!

The Buddha looked at Jiang Liu, smiled slightly, raised his finger and pointed, and a glimmer of light bloomed, constructing two mountains within the golden elixir of his body and mind.

One is named Fangcun, and the other is called Lingshan.

Those conscious and desire-driven spirits seemed to have grasped something—

One can step into the square inch, unite the three teachings, comprehend Bodhi, and detach oneself from the world. On the square inch mountain, one can build the Slanting Moon and Three Stars Cave. All beings within the mind's landscape who can enter their own inner landscape are destined to enter the spiritual platform of the square inch mountain.

One of them entered Mount Ling, where the three religions converged, he understood the Buddha, actively engaged in the world, established Leiyin Temple on Mount Ling, and accepted many disciples, welcoming all who came.

[Thank you for your guidance, World Honored One!]

Jiang Liu responded with his thoughts.

No need for thanks, we've supported each other.

Shakyamuni responded, his smile unchanged, slowly fading away. Even with the Dharma Eye, it was difficult to perceive even a trace of it, causing Jiang Liu to sigh, "Shakyamuni has transformed into the heart of the Tathagata, and I am the majestic body of the World Honored One. Body and mind are one, enjoying the benefits together. Why need to go to the Western Paradise to worship the Buddha's face?"

Faced with Jiang Liu's sudden recitation of poetry, Bai Yuekui asked in confusion, "What are you talking about?"

“Mana’s will has already been taken away by Shakyamuni.”

Jiang Liu spoke up.

"Who did you say took him away?"

Even knowing that Jiang Liugong's skills were beyond creation, Zhang Zhiwei, who had recovered from his ten-thousand-foot-tall appearance, sat at his feet, panting heavily.

Although it was using the power of the river to perform the Law of Heaven and Earth, and being within the Holy Embryo Space, it was still somewhat overwhelmed by the Heavenly Dao of the Earth itself.

But upon hearing Jiang Liu utter the name Shakyamuni, he was completely bewildered: o((⊙﹏⊙))o

Lu Jin was also panting, but asked curiously, "Brother Jiang, did you see the Buddha?"

"I didn't see the Tathagata, but I saw Shakyamuni. As for the Tathagata—"

Jiang Liu pointed to his heart, "Here."

Chapter 1291 Wu Gang Cuts Down the Laurel Tree (Part 1)

Mana's will ultimately attained "true fruition," transcending with Shakyamuni, relinquishing the unlawful physical body and the energy of Dharma, relying solely on a sliver of information, returning to the Great Way, and living in the hearts of all beings alongside the Tathagata.

Upon hearing Jiang Liu's description of what they had just witnessed, everyone was dumbfounded, especially Mark, who was speechless and said, "The will of Mana, which has caused so much suffering to humanity, has actually achieved transcendence in the end?"

"That depends on how you define 'detachment'."

What is transcendence?

After transcending, where do we go next?

If it's just about going to a more prosperous world, then it's just a larger "mundane" world, what kind of transcendence is that?

It doesn't even qualify as ascension!

Therefore.

In Jiang Liu's view, true transcendence is like that of Shakyamuni, manifesting as information and taking the hearts of all beings as one's dwelling place, just as his name suggests:

Tathagata.

Did the Tathagata actually come or not?

Now that we're here...

They didn't come again.

Jiang Liu cultivated to the Taiyi level and attained the Great Luo level, already knowing what he should do in the future, which was no different from the "Wuji" Dao within himself.

Because—

The Tao (Lao Tzu) has solidified the root (the golden elixir of the earth), and the Buddha (Shakyamuni) has imbued the Dharma nature (the infinite mind of time and space).

Those who remain may learn from these two approaches, ascend to a higher level, solidify their roots, and illuminate the nature of Dharma; or they may engage in education, unifying knowledge and action, and together seek the Way of Limitlessness.

Jiang Liu simply chose the latter.

The same applies to Hong Guniang, Bai Yuekui, and Lu Jin.

After descending the mountain, Zhang Zhiwei joined the Gongpai sect, where he saw himself and all living beings. Having experienced this world again, his heart could never return to the mountain.

Besides, isn't Longhu Mountain another world?

They are all the same.

"That's true. Transcendence means becoming information, becoming part of the multiverse, and no longer being able to interfere in human affairs, which is also a good thing."

Zhang Zhiwei stretched and loosened his muscles, then chuckled, "But we're in trouble. Long lifespans mean endless work."

Awakening the light of the soul means completing the transformation from seeking externally to giving internally. It means that even without actively controlling it, the body's genes will gradually modify, developing into a "perfect body" suitable for one's own characteristics. Combined with one's own gradually improving Qi circulation system, it can be considered as attaining longevity.

"This is the price of becoming a god."

Jiang Liu said jokingly, "One's mind and character must be cultivated at all times. If one slacks off for even a day, one will fall into the mortal world and become a demon."

Such is the nature of all beings.

Mana was the same.

Mana's will has been erased, but Mana's ecosystem still exists.

Therefore, we cannot let our guard down.

But at least the culprit was eliminated, so after leaving the Holy Embryo Space, returning to the moon, and boarding the Swift-ΩP to go home, everyone held a celebration to celebrate the successful completion of the anti-blood plan!

Can't relax.

That doesn't mean we can't relax, does it?

At the banquet.

Fermented mushrooms are used to brew wine, rice is used to make food, steamed buns made from flour are as big as a bucket, and steamed cakes made from eggs are as soft as cotton.

Due to the nature of the Mana ecosystem, resources were limited, and there were no delicacies, but Jiang Liu and his group still enjoyed their meal immensely.

Besides that.

Mark also formally proposed to Ran Bing at the banquet—everything was kept simple, and the two did not hold any wedding ceremony. Instead, amidst everyone's blessings, they went to Youfeng's shop in Longgu Village to buy red wedding clothes, which marked their official marriage.

"By the way, will Captain Mark and Vice Captain Ran Bing be able to have a child?" Erica asked Mo Chen and the others as she watched the two enter the bridal chamber.

Mo Chen opened his mouth, pondered for a long time, and said, "It should be possible, right? I've read a lot of myths and legends about the Heluo civilization at the Playful Reading Shop, such as 'The Legend of the White Snake.' After a monster turns into a human, it becomes a human and can have children with another human."

"How can these be the same thing?"

Feixue rubbed her head, speechless, but then turned her gaze to Jiang Liu and the others. "I heard they are cultivators from a parallel universe. Now that they've dealt with Mana's will, they'll probably be going back soon..."

"What? Worried someone might cause trouble?"

Kun Jie chuckled, "Wu Chenxi, trained by Captain Hong, already has three-tenths of her style. With Wu Dongxi, whom we've trained, and the support of Boss Bai, Mai Duo, and others, even if someone harbors wishful thinking, they can't overturn the situation under the general trend."

This is no exaggeration.

Maido alone is enough to suppress all dissent.

Therefore, Feixue was not worried, but only sighed, "Captain Mark can also become a leader of humanity, right?"

"He's not suitable."

If he were still in the Lighthouse, Kunjie would naturally recommend Mark as the city lord. But now he has grown a lot, especially after understanding what a true ruler should be like—never forgetting his original intentions and using any means necessary.

Captain Mark...

He can only be a spiritual leader.

If he were to truly become the leader of humanity—

Kun Jie was certain he could manage an army fighting the Devouring Beasts and constantly fighting for humanity's survival, but he absolutely couldn't manage the food, clothing, and shelter of tens of thousands of people...

···

"4068."

After the banquet, Jiang Liu, Bai Yuekui, Wu Chenxi, and Wu Dongxi found Suiying—

They dropped the name "Suiying" and reclaimed the code name "4068".

Upon seeing Wu Chenxi and Wu Dongxi, 4068 lowered his head in self-consciousness.

Regarding the incident of slashing Mark's throat—

Mark himself has come to terms with it, but the crimes committed by 4068 are unforgivable.

Difficulties?

Who in this world doesn't have their own troubles?

If Dragonbone Village still only had a few hundred people, capable individuals like 4068 could make amends for their past mistakes. However, the Human Alliance now has tens of thousands of members. If they simply gloss over the past with a phrase like "capable" or "made contributions,"...

It was only a matter of time before morale collapsed.

Many people have already expressed their dissatisfaction that 4068, Charles's accomplice, has not received any substantial punishment.

therefore.

4068 must pay the corresponding price.

however.

Upon learning the situation, 4068 seemed to have a weight lifted from his heart. At the beginning of his capture, he was encouraged by Wu Chenxi and Wu Dongxi and survived. However, in the past six months, he had endured the contempt of most people, and his inferiority complex surged up again, causing him great suffering.

Although he worked hard to cultivate after mastering Qi, he could never hold his head high in front of others. Only when he was drunk at night could he feel "refreshed".