mtl008 Chapter 41 answers questions and provides guidance.
Chapter 41 answers questions and provides guidance.
Seeing Master Cixin's polite words, Li Muyang shook his head with a helpless bitter smile: "No, you misunderstand. I'm just having a problem with my cultivation. I'm still far from the realm of returning to simplicity! Right now, I'm simply experiencing a decline in my energy."
"It's entirely because I'm currently facing a bottleneck in my Core Formation that's difficult to overcome... Although I initially came to you for other reasons, I might really need your help now."
Upon hearing this, Master Cixin's expression turned solemn: "I wonder what you mean, young friend? In light of Benefactor Li's contributions to upholding justice in the martial world, this old monk will certainly do my utmost to help you!"
Li Muyang bowed gratefully and explained, "Thank you, Master! It's not a difficult matter, but I have some questions that I'd like to ask you to answer, regarding my ideals in life."
“Our cultivation system places great emphasis on mental cultivation. If one’s mental state is not right, it may even lead to inner demon tribulation, qi deviation, and death! Although I am not in any immediate danger, the formation of the core is still a long way off.”
It can only be said that Li Muyang underestimated the difficulty of Core Formation! Another reason is that his talent has undergone a complete transformation!
The Golden Core is equivalent to the Dao. For cultivators, only when the Golden Core is formed can they truly begin their cultivation. Therefore, everything before that is just laying the foundation. Forming the Golden Core is like forming the embryonic form of one's own Dao. Its importance is self-evident!
Before his talent improved, Li Muyang's path to forming a Golden Core was relatively easier. Because his abilities were limited, he didn't need to think about too many things, and his mind was less cluttered than it is now. He only needed to do his best, and it was naturally easier to condense a Golden Core of relatively low strength.
But now, Li Muyang's talent has improved! If he were to condense an ordinary golden core like before, a mediocre or even low-grade golden core, it would not only be detrimental to Li Muyang's future growth, but it would also be unable to bear the weight of his current basic abilities! Naturally, he would be unable to condense a golden core.
It's a somewhat mysterious concept, the kind that's countless and inexplicable. In short, Li Muyang has some mental issues, or rather, he hasn't fully accepted his changes and is confused about what path he should take in the future.
All I could see was emptiness! Utter chaos!
This doesn't mean you can just blindly follow the system on your body. The system is the system, and Li Muyang is Li Muyang. As the boss once told Li Muyang, the system's options are just a reference. Life isn't a multiple-choice question, but a problem-solving question! How you write the answer is your own business!
No one can help you with this!
Well, after thinking it over, Li Muyang decided to find a wise and understanding master who had grasped the philosophy of life to have a good chat about his life ideals!
Don't get the wrong idea, I'm being serious!
Consult psychologists and fortune tellers.
Psychologist: It's your mistake, you need to change it.
Fortune teller: Avoid their mistakes.
What Li Muyang needs right now is a fortune teller, not a psychologist!
After listening carefully to Li Muyang's explanation, Master Cixin smiled knowingly. Simple! It turns out this is just his job! Answering questions, resolving doubts, and guiding people through confusion!
The old monk had spent most of his life reciting scriptures, and this was the area where he was most proficient! That's why he was able to reach the pinnacle of enlightenment with the utmost dedication!
The two found a secluded and peaceful place and began to discuss their ideals in life.
Li Muyang didn't waste any time and immediately expressed his current state of confusion, saying that he was at a loss about the future.
"...Hehe, please don't mind, benefactor. This old monk thought that people from the immortal sects would be more insightful than us mortals. I didn't expect that you, young friend, are not so detached from worldly affairs!" Master Cixin couldn't help but laugh when he heard Li Muyang express his confusion.
Li Muyang humbly replied, "Master, you're looking at people with prejudice. Immortals are still people, and I'm just a mortal who has just embarked on the path of cultivation. I'm still a long way from being an immortal!"
"I'm not afraid to be frank with you. This so-called immortal sect is too big, and I am too small. I am just an ordinary disciple who is not worth mentioning. Compared with other fellow disciples, I have nothing special about me. Perhaps I will eventually become just another ordinary person."
Master Cixin chuckled and said, "Young friend Li, this isn't modesty; it's more like you're a bit self-conscious!"
"I don't know enough about what you've been through, but even now, putting aside the distant past, just in this world, ask yourself honestly, how many people are still your match? Why belittle yourself so much?"
"If your immortal sect is truly as you say, far from being as extraordinary as you imagine, and there are countless ordinary people like you, then why feel inferior? Mediocrity is not failure, but the norm of life!"
"Besides, young friend Li, your ability to accept your mediocrity so readily already puts you ahead of most people! But if I'm not mistaken, you've suddenly taken on a very heavy burden? Is that right? Can you tell this old monk what happened?"
As a seasoned and shrewd man, Master Cixin sensed something amiss from Li Muyang's few words. Li Muyang's current mindset was like that of an honest, ordinary person who had suddenly become rich! Faced with this windfall, he was momentarily flustered, wanting to do something but unsure of what to do or how to do it, hence his confusion!
Since he had chosen to talk about life with Master Cixin, Li Muyang naturally did not hide anything and gave a brief description of his experiences during this period and his past situation.
After gaining a deeper understanding of Li Muyang's experiences, Master Cixin exclaimed with deep emotion: "So that's how it is! Young friend Li's parents are both outstanding individuals, but young friend Li was just an ordinary person at the beginning. It was only through a fortuitous encounter not long ago that he was transformed and joined the immortal sect... He hasn't adjusted his mindset yet!"
What a twist of fate! Master Cixin thought to himself. Looking at the calm and humble young man, Cixin couldn't help but admire his family's upbringing. This child is a good kid! In such a privileged environment, although he was unremarkable in the past, he had no bad habits. When he suddenly received such a divine opportunity, his first thought was not for himself but for his family.
Isn't he a good person?
They possess a chivalrous heart and clear, upright values. They treat their friends with sincerity and their family with utmost care.
This is already better than most people's behavior!
The only problem is that he neglects himself a bit and lacks self-confidence.
"Muyang, may I call you that?" Master Cixin smiled kindly, reached out and gently patted Li Muyang's shoulder, and said earnestly, "Muyang, you have done exceptionally well! You are much better than you think! You are no worse than anyone else! There is no need to belittle yourself! I believe your family and friends will be proud of you!"
"Don't doubt what this old monk says! You understand! A monk doesn't lie!"
Li Muyang blinked. "Master, why are you suddenly getting sentimental?"
However, for some reason, Master Cixin's words made Li Muyang feel much more comfortable.
Master Cixin continued to guide them, saying, "So, for now, don't think about what you can do to help others, but think about what you want! What you truly desire from the bottom of your heart! What you want to pursue! The ideals that are worth pursuing throughout your life!"
"Like you said, you're an ordinary person! But in my opinion, you're not ordinary at all. You value others more than yourself! That's a mindset only sages have! It's too early for you to think that way right now! No one needs your help right now, which is why you feel lost! But are you really that important? You can't meet everyone's needs! So meet your own needs first!"
At this point, Master Cixin stretched out his hand, pointed to Li Muyang's heart, and said, "Think about your own heart! Since you are a mortal, you should have your own desires. Seeking immortality? Becoming an immortal or an ancestor? Living a carefree life? These are your pursuits! Now that this so-called immortal opportunity is placed before you! What do you want to do with this immortal opportunity!"
"If you possessed unparalleled power now, or in the future, what would you want to do with it?"
Suddenly, a question flashed through Li Muyang's mind, and he blurted it out involuntarily: "Who am I? Where did I come from? Where am I going?"
He then fell into deep thought.
Master Cixin stroked his beard with a hint of satisfaction and softly chanted the Buddha's name, "Amitabha Buddha, this child is teachable!"
Now I'll be happy to have that technique! I won't feel guilty about accepting it!
"...A doctor's duty is to save lives and heal the wounded." Li Muyang suddenly spoke calmly, uttering six words.
In an instant, Master Cixin suddenly felt a magical power rising in the surrounding air! Centered on Li Muyang, a life-filled power swept over everything around them, including trees, insects, and even the Shennong beast lying next to the two of them, which opened its eyes and raised its head.
Then, trees, grass, shrubs, and so on all began to grow exponentially! At the same time, countless white light spots began to gather in the air and then flow into Li Muyang's body, causing him to begin to glow as well.
At the same time, two jade discs appeared beside him, and golden characters seemed to come alive, running out of the discs and surrounding Li Muyang. They transformed into two complete scriptures, which resonated around him with a peculiar melody.
Master Cixin was stunned for a moment. Was that all?
It was at this moment that Shennong Beast slowly stood up, raised its head and straightened its chest. Its jade-like body was enveloped in a strange light. After a long time, the light dissipated, and its originally angular, straight body became round and robust, with scales and mane appearing on it!
It combines the head of a lion, the antlers of a deer, the eyes of a tiger, the body of a deer, the scales of a dragon, and the tail of an ox; its tail is hairy like a dragon's tail and has a horn with flesh.
In other words, Shennong Beast has become a real mythical jade unicorn!
The moment the Shennong Beast transformed into the Jade Qilin, the light emanating from Li Muyang began to dissipate, and his entire being underwent a dramatic transformation!
First, his face became increasingly handsome, like a refined gentleman, gentle and elegant! His whole being seemed sculpted! He exuded an ethereal aura while also giving off a sense of approachability!