Under One Person: Brother Zuo, I have reached the Nascent Soul stage

On the third day, Jiang Liu, at Shuiyun's invitation, followed the disciples in the sect to practice body training.

This body training mostly involves practicing martial arts routines, standing still, and exercising the skin, flesh, tendons and bones.

The reason why Xuanmen practices these things is to temper people's will, to strike at people's souls through sweat and pain, so that they can learn to endure and understand suffering.

In other words, it is also a practice of life and death.

A big reason why ordinary people cannot become extraordinary people in one step is because they have not experienced these painful tortures and beatings time and time again.

It's like a sword, which is made of steel that has been struck millions of times before it is finally forged. Such a sword is very strong in both toughness and hardness.

Zuo Rutong sat on a chair and Si Chong stood beside him.

The two of them were quietly watching the disciples' training ahead.

"How many hours?"

Zuo Rutong asked.

"It's been two hours."

Si Chong replied.

Looking ahead at his fellow student who was still able to maintain the stance, he couldn't help but feel some emotion in his eyes.

Disciples like Changqing, Shuiyun and others could no longer hold on and sat on the ground, gasping for breath, their clothes already soaked.

Jiang Liu still persisted, even though his legs were shaking and swaying, he was able to stand there purely because he was holding on with one breath.

"Okay."

Zuo Ruotong said.

Upon hearing this, Si Chong hurried forward.

"It's OK, Junior Brother Ruoshui!"

Jiang Liu forced a smile upon hearing this, then slowly stood up.

He felt like his legs were no longer his own, and the sweat from his body had already soaked the ground.

Compared with refining Qi, this is simply a torture to the body and mind.

"This is what standing still is like. Your legs will tremble, but don't think about anything. Just let it tremble, let it shake."

Si Chong said with a smile.

"Brother, is my posture not correct?"

Jiang Liu asked awkwardly.

"Posture is not important! When standing still, the focus is on the spirit, not the form!"

“No matter what posture you are in, when you stand for a long time, you will eventually reach the most harmonious, comfortable and standard posture for your body.”

Si Chong said with a smile.

Jiang Liu was stunned, as if he understood something.

"The body has the ability to correct itself!"

“This is different from refining Qi.”

As if smiling, showing teeth.

This talented junior fellow student finally made him see his shortcomings.

After all, there are no shortcuts to keeping fit.

"Junior Brother Ruoshui."

At this time, Zuo Rutong, who was not far ahead, slowly stood up from his chair.

"Brother!"

Jiang Liu said hurriedly.

"follow me."

Zuo Ruotong said calmly.

Jiang Liu looked at Si Chong beside him in confusion. The latter shook his head, also looking confused.

"Go quickly, maybe Senior Brother will teach you the third level of Rebirth!"

Si Chong guessed.

Hearing this, Jiang Liu immediately turned around and followed closely.

Seeing this scene, Si Chong couldn't help but shake his head and laugh.

"Junior brother!"

"To cultivate, one must do it unintentionally!"

Chapter 5 I can reach the sky if I cultivate

Zuo Rutong was in front and Jiang Liu followed behind.

The two of them seemed very silent along the way and did not communicate much.

The architectural style of Sanyi Gate is actually very similar to the temples in Fujian, and is very similar to the Santian Gate of Xuanmiao Temple in Jingzhou in the previous life. The area inside the gate is spacious, with trees planted everywhere and gravel paths.

It was spring again. The wind blew, causing the tender green leaves to sway and also fluttering the white Taoist robes on the two men.

"The master said in the letter that you were born with extraordinary talents."

Zuo Rutong's voice was very soft, but it could be heard clearly.

“Maybe, it’s some talent.”

Jiang Liu chuckled.

Zuo Rutong also laughed. He could naturally hear the confidence and pride in the other person's talent in his words.

"Third level of Reverse Life, people with insufficient talent cannot practice. Forcing them to learn will only lead them down a wrong path that cannot be reversed."

Jiang Liu was stunned and asked in surprise: "Brother, you want to teach me the third level of reverse life?"

"Since you are a member of Trinity, you must learn."

Zuo Rutong smiled slightly and turned around.

He knew very well that the ten-year-old boy in front of him was extremely intelligent, so seeing the surprise in the other's eyes at this moment made him feel happy.

"But the master said that I have a bad character."

Jiang Liu hesitated.

He was very clear about the problems of his mind. The memories of his past life were still there, and he lived in an era of information explosion. In addition to various internal conflicts and pressures, his mind had long been exhausted, and he could not really concentrate.

For those who practice Taoism, this kind of mentality is covered with too much dust and needs to be wiped clean frequently.

"It's okay. Junior brother, after all these years of polishing, from my observation, even if there are still some flaws, they are not a problem."

Zuo Rutong smiled faintly.

People who practice Taoism focus on their mind and nature, that is, the cultivation of their nature. The main reason for this is that they are afraid of not being able to control their own power and making all kinds of big mistakes.

As long as one reaches the inner stage of cultivation, illusions of the soul will often tempt and guide the practitioner. Without a firm mind, it will be difficult to control oneself.

"Thank you, senior brother!"

Jiang Liu was stunned, then immediately bowed and thanked him.

"No hurry. Before I teach you the three levels of reverse life, I have a few questions that need your answers."

Zuo Rutong smiled slightly and stared at Jiang Liu.

"Excuse me, Senior Brother."

Jiang Liu was puzzled, but still said with a smile.

Although the two of them have a big age gap, when they look at each other, it's like people of the same age are communicating.

"Junior brother, why do you practice?"

Zuo Rutong asked the first question.

"For immortality, for becoming an immortal."

Jiang Liu answered quickly.

Zuo Ruotong seemed a little surprised. He chuckled and looked a little strange: "Junior brother, do you believe that there are immortals in the world?"

"Why practice if you don't believe?"

Jiang Liu asked back.

Zuo Rutong was stunned, as if lightning had struck his mind.

Yes, if you don’t believe, why practice?

If practicing Taoism is not for immortality, then what else is it for?

Great power? Supreme status? These are just the fruits and flowers that one picks along the way. The ultimate goal is to walk as far as possible on this path and see the real end.

Zuo Rutong stood there in a daze for a long time. He did not expect that this seemingly simple question would receive a simple answer from his junior fellow apprentice. However, this simplicity contained a complex meaning.

"What is Qi?"

Zuo Rutong's expression slightly straightened as he asked.

"Qi, energy, is the origin and beginning of all things in the universe."

Jiang Liudao.

"What is life?"

Zuo Rutong asked again.

"Sex, character, destiny, life and body."

Jiang Liudao.

"Why?"

Zuo Rutong frowned and his eyes became serious.

Unconsciously, he realized that his test had turned into a discussion between the two of them.

"Control your character. This spirit is like clouds and mist, swaying with the wind. Cultivating your character is like cultivating this cloud and mist, making it unchanged in the wind, fire, and water. It has its own fixed nature."

"Forge this body. This life is like a skin bag sailing on a sea of ​​suffering. This body is the boat. The boat must be big and strong enough to withstand stronger winds and waves. This life is destiny, because you never know when a storm will descend on the sea."

"To forge the body and see clearly the destiny is to cultivate the life body!"

“To cultivate both the body and the mind is to use a firm temper to steer the boat, see clearly ahead, ride the wind and waves, and reach the other shore.”

Jiang Liu said softly.

"In your opinion, cultivation is like crossing the sea by boat?"

Zuo Rutong murmured, his expression becoming solemn.

It was a simple metaphor, but it explained the relationship between life and death clearly enough. Perhaps there were other explanations, but this was undoubtedly the other party's way.

There are thousands of ways, just believe in them.

“Is it that simple?”

Zuo Rutong looked at the other party.

“The Tao is simple.”

“In the midst of clouds and fog, we should be clear-minded, see through the confusion ahead, stay firm in our direction, and see the road ahead clearly!”

Jiang Liudao.

Zuo Rutong nodded, as if thinking about something.

In fact, he has often been confused over the years.

Can rebirth reach the sky?