One person: Lu Jin, do I look like your master?

Those surrounding her were either fools driven by desire or madmen with ulterior motives.

She appears carefree and playful, but deep down she is filled with weariness and loneliness.

Wang Xuan's appearance was like a completely different light. He was powerful, calm, and had a clear purpose, and... was completely unaffected by her abilities.

In his presence, for the first time, she could be seen simply as "Xia He" (even though she was slapped away), instead of "the bone-scraping knife".

This gave her a twisted sense of "relaxation" and a strong interest, despite her frustration.

But she also knew clearly that someone like Wang Xuan was not someone she could easily approach or control.

Even he, one of the Four Madmen of the Quanxing Sect, couldn't withstand a single slap from him. His strength was unfathomable and far beyond imagination.

If this continues, it might not be as simple as just being knocked unconscious.

Fortunately, Xia He was very pragmatic.

She struggled to her feet, straightened her disheveled clothes and hair, felt the still sharp pain on her face, and took one last look in the direction Wang Xuan had left.

A cryptic smile appeared on her face, and then she vanished in a flash, slinking away from the small park where she had suffered such a crushing defeat.

The reason she came to find Wang Xuan was indeed because she had heard the phrase "He who nurtures me preserves my nature" from Granny Jin Feng.

I admire Wang Xuan's unique style of openly acknowledging his origins while remaining detached from worldly affairs.

There was a sense of sincerity in his words—honesty about his past and sincerity about his own path.

Now that I've seen it with my own eyes, this admiration is mixed with more apprehension and a hint of indescribable...regret?

"Pity……"

A faint sigh seemed to linger in the wind.

"If we had met a few years earlier... perhaps..."

The rest of her words faded into the air, unheard by anyone. Xia He's figure also vanished completely among the trees in the park, as if she had never existed.

Wang Xuan never took Xia He's sudden appearance and subsequent disheveled departure to heart.

In his eyes, this was nothing more than a trivial episode on the path of cultivation.

Like a pebble thrown into a lake, the ripples spread for a moment before quickly returning to calm.

He didn't have any particular opinion about the Quanxing organization itself.

They would not be like those self-proclaimed "righteous" people who harbored thoughts of "eliminating demons and protecting the righteous path" and "those who are not of our kind must have different hearts," and would not wish to exterminate all the members of the Quanxing Sect.

They wouldn't have any goodwill or identification with the organization just because their adoptive father, Old Man Wang, came from the Quanxing faction.

His gaze had long transcended the simple dichotomy between good and evil.

Everything in the world exists for a reason.

The existence of Quanxing is also part of the complex ecosystem of this world of supernatural beings.

He only wants to focus on his own "Tao".

He wanted to see how far he could go in this bizarre and infinitely possible world, with his own efforts and the system's assistance.

Is the end of the Reverse Rebirth Triple Realm truly ascension to immortality?

Where does the ultimate cultivation of both body and spirit lie? What is the true nature of "immortals" in this world?

It must be said that Wang Xuan's attitude of "not letting anything bother him" is quite remarkable.

With his mindset and code of conduct that "only seeks self-transcendence," he is actually closer to the original intention and core spirit of Quanxing when it was first founded.

Today, the world of supernatural beings, including most members of the Quanxing sect themselves, has a huge misunderstanding of the word "Quanxing".

They believed that Quanxing was the same as Yang Zhu's saying, "I would not pluck a single hair to benefit the world," which was extreme egoism.

It becomes an excuse to unleash desires and do whatever one pleases without restraint. As a result, brutality, madness, and indulgence have become the mainstream labels of the current Quanxing.

However, they selectively forgot, or rather, were unwilling to understand, another aspect of Yang Zhu's thought—"I would not do it even if it meant harming the world by taking a single hair!"

To benefit the world without giving up even a single hair is to preserve oneself.

To take nothing at the expense of the world means to not harm others! This is the complete concept of "wholeness"!

Being able to do whatever you want doesn't mean you can do whatever you want; that's called being a beast, that's called being out of control.

True wholeness is the clear "awareness" of one's own innermost desires and nature (whether good or evil).

And they have the courage and ability to take responsibility for all the consequences of this desire and nature! It demonstrates an extremely high level of self-awareness and commitment!

"Following one's heart" does not mean "being careless".

Being true to oneself does not mean being able to do whatever one wants!

The phrase "full authenticity" contains a deeper meaning.

It means to do one's best to preserve one's innate nature, life, and true feelings, and not let them be torn apart or distorted by external etiquette, rules, or the expectations of others, so as to maintain an inner integrity and unity.

It doesn't encourage you to indulge yourself, but rather encourages you to "know" and "protect" your most authentic self.

It means "to uphold the truth," to not pretend, not to wear a mask, not to be hypocritical, and not to be pretentious.

Be true to yourself, and be true to the world.

It is what it is.

However, this does not mean that one can use "truth" as an excuse to hurt others, because "not harming the world" is also a bottom line.

Today's Quanxing has long since deviated from this path, becoming a mob that uses the "Quanxing" banner to vent their lust and satisfy their selfish interests.

They only remembered the selfishness of "not doing anything that benefits the world," but abandoned the bottom line of "not doing anything that harms the world."

Wang Xuan's actions, unintentionally, brought him closer to this ancient principle—he knew clearly what he wanted (the Way).

And strive for it, unmoved by external things, undisturbed by worldly notions of right and wrong, and at the same time, do not actively harm others (unless others provoke him first).

He was there, cultivating his own path, observing the world with detached indifference.

This is, in a sense, a purer form of "full authenticity".

However, Wang Xuan himself did not think deeply about any of this, nor did he care at all.

Others' opinions and the labels of organizations are all meaningless to him.

His path lies solely under his own feet.

Chapter 31 Xia Liuqing's Call

Time always flies by like a white horse galloping past a crack in the wall, quietly slipping away amidst the tranquil flow of mountains, rivers, and city streets.

Before we knew it, more than twenty days had slipped through our fingers.

For more than twenty days, Wang Xuan's life was as regular as a precisely timed clock.

Waking up at the first light of dawn each day, I first complete the system's daily check-in, which mostly yields some auxiliary cultivation experience beads or money. Although there are no surprises, it's better than nothing.

Afterwards, I would go to the park to practice Bajiquan, integrating the powerful Qi with the fierce fist techniques, to loosen my muscles and bones and harmonize Yin and Yang.

In the afternoon, without fail, we meditate and practice Qi cultivation, refining our reversal of birth through three stages and experiencing the deeper mysteries within.

That day, Wang Xuan finished his morning cultivation as usual.

The Qi within the body flows smoothly and harmoniously, resulting in a clear and lucid mind.

He slowly opened his eyes, feeling the abundant power within his body and a peaceful state of mind.

A faint feeling of hunger came over him, reminding him that it was time to go out and find something to eat.

He was about to get up when his phone, which was on the table next to him, suddenly rang.

This phone is a newly purchased smartphone; it's the latest model and runs smoothly. My old feature phone was simply outdated, so I decided to replace it.

As for that old cell phone...

Wang Xuan picked up his phone, and a name labeled "Old Xia" appeared on the screen.

He was slightly surprised, but still swiped to answer the call.

"Hey, Mr. Xia."

Wang Xuan's voice came through the receiver, calm and composed, without the slightest emotional fluctuation.

Xia Liuqing's distinctive voice, tinged with a hint of mockery and disrespect for elders, immediately came from the other end of the phone; her voice was quite loud.

"Hey! Kid! Did I disturb your meditation? Haha!"

"It's nothing, I just finished my cultivation. Is there something you need, Elder Xia?"

Wang Xuan's words were concise and to the point.

"Something's up, of course something's up! It's good news!"

Xia Liuqing chuckled twice and said:

"I made plans with that foreigner Barron to go to Longhu Mountain and join in the fun!"

So, isn't it perfect that you're looking for him?

"Want to come along? You must have heard about that big incident that the Celestial Master's Mansion at Longhu Mountain caused, right?"

Upon hearing this, Wang Xuan immediately understood. The biggest event at the Celestial Master's Mansion on Longhu Mountain recently was undoubtedly that.

"The Grand Ritual of Luo Tian!"

Wang Xuan confirmed.

"That's right! It's the Luo Tian Grand Ceremony!"

Xia Liuqing's voice carried a hint of excitement, as if she feared the world was not chaotic enough.

"This is a once-in-a-lifetime event! It'll be a mixed bag, with all sorts of weirdos and freaks showing up, which will be perfect for us to meet up. So, are you in or not?"

Wang Xuan gave his answer almost without hesitation:

"I understand. Okay."

He paused and added:

"Then, Elder Xia, let's keep in touch at Longhu Mountain."

His tone remained calm, but the corners of his mouth curved upwards in a barely perceptible arc.

This suited him perfectly; he could meet Baron, witness the grand gathering of the supernatural world, and perhaps even sign in to receive some unexpected goodies.

"Great! It's settled then! We'll talk again when we get to Longhu Mountain! I'm hanging up now, I still need to hurry up with that dawdling foreigner!"

As always, Xia Liuqing was efficient and decisive. After receiving a positive reply, she hung up the phone without any hesitation.

Hearing the busy tone from his phone, Wang Xuan slowly put it down.

He looked down at the high-tech device in his hand, his eyes slightly unfocused.

In his previous life, he was a modern person who was also a complete "phone addict".

They are almost always on their phones, browsing news, playing games, watching videos... it seems that all information and entertainment are condensed into that small screen.

However, after transmigrating to this world, especially after starting his cultivation, he discovered something more interesting and addictive than playing on his phone—that is, "cultivation".

Introspectively observe your own Qi flowing like a river, feel your life force slowly and steadily improving through daily refinement, and explore the mysteries between the human body and the universe...

This feeling was incredibly wonderful, filled with the joy of exploration and growth, far surpassing any stimulation from the virtual world. He really enjoyed this feeling of constantly becoming stronger and getting closer to the "Tao".

But he also knew that spiritual practice was not simply about shutting oneself away in seclusion and enduring the long hours.

A balance between tension and relaxation is the right way.

Cultivation requires improvement, and so does one's character. One cannot simply sit in meditation all day, detached from the real world.

It's easy to become paranoid, withdrawn, or even go astray in cultivation, which would deviate from the original purpose of spiritual practice.

Therefore, he sets aside time every day to put everything aside and go out for a walk like a real ordinary person.

It could be going to a bustling farmers' market to experience the lively atmosphere, going to a park to watch the elderly play chess and children play, or simply sitting in a street-side cafe, watching people come and go outside the window.

"How can one transcend the world without engaging with it?"

Wang Xuan murmured to himself, shook his head, and a faint, insightful smile appeared on his face.

Without a deep understanding of the myriad aspects of life and without experiencing the joys and sorrows of the world, how can one truly transcend them and attain enlightenment?

He put his phone back on the table, temporarily putting those thoughts aside. His priority was to fill his stomach.