Chapter 5: Cultivating Destiny and Character

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Guang Chengzi took a deep breath and said in a deep voice: "I am Guang Chengzi, the second disciple of the Yuqing Yuanshi Tianzun. In terms of seniority in entering the sect, you should call me 'senior brother'! Do you think I can teach you a lesson?"

A shadow emerged from the black wind, crashing with a "bang" into the deep pool beneath the waterfall

As he gazed at the picturesque scenery that had suddenly turned into a scene of devastation, Chi Jingzi could not contain his anger and shouted, "Jin Guangxian! What are you doing!"

Senior brother

The blonde youth scoffed, "Just because you entered the sect first makes you my senior? Without even mentioning whether your entry was truly earlier than mine, I, Jin Guangxian, have lived in the primordial chaos for so many years, and I have always relied on strength to speak for itself"

Though he was capable of great things, he remained indifferent, merely distinguishing between the inner and outer disciples under his command. Apart from Duobao, Jinling, and Wudang, who were considered inner disciples, the rest were merely outer disciples

Chi Jing said with displeasure: "Who else could it be! I really don't understand why Master Uncle would take in such a disciple. Clearly, he has already attained the true immortal body, yet he still often indulges in the primal ways of survival in the celestial realm of Kunlun Mountain, engaging in acts akin to those of beasts!"

The black and white dual swords, resembling two swimming fish, moved around him, sometimes fast and sometimes slow, exuding an inexplicable charm

As for the cultivation of transportation, Lin An has not yet grasped its true meaning.

Guang Chengzi frowned and covered his mouth and nose with some disgust

"Whether you have this capability, you will know as soon as you try!"

The flowing water of the East, the leaves falling in profusion, the fleeting time quietly and slowly fades away like this

Tongtian smiled and said: "With so many disciples, I still have to forge magical artifacts for each of them. How can I manage all of this?"

The way of immortality relies on no external proof, one seeks the path to eternal life through inquiry

The spirit of the heart is guarded by the character of the essence, the spirit of the lungs is formed by the character of clarity. The spirit of the liver contains the character of brightness, while the obscured smoke guides the character of purity. The spirit of the kidneys nurtures the character of the infant, and the spirit of the spleen resides in the character of the soul. The spirit of the gallbladder shines with the character of brilliance. The six bowels and five organs embody the essence of the spirit, all operating within the heart according to the heavenly principles, preserved day and night for the longevity of vision

Guang Chengzi, upon hearing this, joyfully said: "That is indeed good news; I happen to have a few questions I would like him to clarify for me"

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On ordinary days, one tends to view issues from a mortal's perspective rather than that of an "immortal"

Guang Chengzi opened his eyes, shook his head, and sighed: "I have only touched upon some thresholds; I am still far from being comparable to Senior Brother."

After obtaining the Central Wuji Apricot Yellow Flag, Lin An began his seclusion

Guang Chengzi was truly enraged. As he spoke, the black and white dual swords, representing both male and female, swam like fish before him, slowly rotating and forming a diagram of yin and yang.

As soon as the words were spoken, the black wind unexpectedly turned around and came back.

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Is that rascal Jin Guangxian off hunting again

In the quiet hall of the Daoist temple, Lin An sat cross-legged on a mat, with a scroll of the "Huangting Scripture" recorded in celestial script spread out on the table before him, silently reciting it

All those who take him as their master will be accepted into the fold

After the journey of Tongtian through the primordial chaos at m.hetushu.com was completed, he brought all of his several hundred disciples back to Kunlun Mountain

It resembles a horse but has scales, with a head like a dog, four sharp claws resting on the water's surface, and its entire body glistening with golden light

The originally jade-like deep pool was instantly stained a bright red.

These are all the disciples collected during the journey through the primordial chaos.

As soon as these words were spoken, Guang Chengzi immediately erupted in anger and scolded, "You scoundrel! How dare you mock in the name of the master! Let me teach you a good lesson on behalf of my senior uncle!"

He also advised the Primordial Heavenly Sovereign to dismantle the great formation at the foot of the mountain, otherwise he feared that he would not attract many disciples

Although Lin An has attained physical immortality, this does not mean that his disposition has reached such a level

What is there to fear? Didn't the senior brother also say that water and fire should complement each other...

Chi Jing said: "Indeed, I would also like to inquire about the sword intent of fire. My Water and Fire Edge has a waterfall sword technique, but it is not sufficient."

At the foot of Qilin Cliff, Guang Chengzi was sitting cross-legged with his eyes closed beside the waterfall

If you have the ability, what harm is there in me calling you "senior brother"? But if you lack that ability, can you bear the title of "senior brother" when I call you that?

In the end, a minor disaster can render countless years of diligent cultivation as futile as drawing water with a bamboo basket

Upon arriving at Kunlun Mountain, these disciples began to seize the peaks and establish their own caves, causing quite a commotion in the previously tranquil Kunlun Mountain.

Unlike the Primordial Heavenly Venerable, Tongtian emphasizes a sense of casualness in accepting disciples

Chi He - Tu - Shu Jing | After a night of meditation, Zi stood up and, as he was about to leave, deliberately glanced at a nearby Taoist temple, muttering to himself in curiosity: "Why haven't I heard any chanting? Could it be that Senior Brother is about to emerge from seclusion?"

These are merely the means by which the "immortal" exerts power, while the Dao heart is the foundation of the "immortal"

The majestic and towering Kunlun Mountains have also welcomed a group of unfamiliar new faces, numbering as many as several hundred.

The ferocious beast glared with its blood-red eyes, mockingly looking at Guang Chengzi and Chi Jingzi, and spoke in human language: "Aren't you two complaining behind my back about the bloody smell on me? I have come here to cleanse myself."

Guang Chengzi sighed, "The beautiful Kunlun fairyland has been turned into a place of smoke and pollution by him"

Without establishing a solid foundation, it ultimately amounts to a castle in the air, like floating duckweed on water

Chi Jing said with a wry smile, "That is still better than me. The waterfall sword that Senior Brother taught me, I have yet to even grasp the threshold. By the way... it seems that Senior Brother has not recited the sutras today, could it be that he is preparing to exit seclusion?"

Yuan Shi said irritably: "You should discipline your own disciple!"

Tongtian took his agreement for granted and did not pay any further attention, continuing to diligently forge magical artifacts for his disciples

Two individuals were engaged in casual conversation when a gust of dark wind rushed in from the distance, carrying a strong scent of blood, sweeping past Qilin Cliff and heading towards Biyou Palace.

Chi Jing smiled as he floated down beside Guang Chengzi and said, "It seems that Second Senior Brother has already comprehended the Yin-Yang Sword Dao."

An unrelenting pursuit of power while neglecting the foundation will ultimately lead to disaster

The fierce beast shook its head, revealing a human-like expression of confusion on its face. "But I heard my master say that Kunlun Mountain is the place of cultivation for him and his two senior brothers. How has it become your training ground? Could it be that you two are my two senior brothers?"

He indeed felt that his tribulation of the three disasters was approaching, and he needed to solidify his foundation in the immortal path

To attain longevity in a mortal body is to gain eternal youth physically, yet psychologically one may become aged, decayed, hollow, and depressed. After countless millennia, even the remnants of humanity will be eroded by time, leaving behind only a shell known as "Lin An".

Early morning

As the saying goes, a towering building rises from the ground, and the same applies to cultivation

Therefore, it is essential to establish a solid foundation, which means refining a resilient heart of the Dao, enduring the trials of time and the complexities of human relationships while steadfastly adhering to the original intention, or one might say, the true heart of the Dao

A massive figure emerged from the crimson surface of the water

You have yet to fully comprehend the Sword of the Flying Waterfall, so be cautious not to overreach and end up unable to digest it all

Moreover, among the disciples under Tongtian, there are quite a few who indulge in barbaric practices, wantonly preying on the celestial birds and extraordinary beasts within Kunlun Mountain. This has even prompted the Primordial Heavenly Venerable to speak out, advising Tongtian to be more discerning when accepting disciples, and not to admit any kind of creature into the sect.

The so-called foundation of the immortal path is not something concrete, but rather the most essential understanding of the immortal way

Lin An recalled the previous admonition from the Primordial Heavenly Sovereign, reminding him that he still needed to cultivate his fate, character, and fortune

Today, I suddenly did not hear it, and instead, I felt somewhat unaccustomed to it

Yuan Shi let out a soft "hmph" and fell silent, his gaze seemingly lost in thought as he looked towards a side hall adjacent to the Yu Xu Palace

Teach me a lesson

The fierce beast transformed with a shake, turning into a handsome young man with golden hair, and sneered at Guang Chengzi, saying: "Who do you think you are?"

Taoist arts, dharma appearances, divine powers

Later generations also have a cautionary saying: "Cultivating one's fate without cultivating one's character is the foremost ailment in practice"

After some contemplation, he still did not approach to inquire, but instead ascended and leisurely floated down towards Qilin Cliff.

In simple terms, the foundation of the immortal path is a heart of Dao

Although he possesses the cultivation of a true immortal, he questions himself sincerely

Chi Jing angrily said: "This is our place of cultivation, who allowed you to bathe here?"

Over such a long period, he has become accustomed to the daily, punctual sound of the chanting.

A strong stench of blood rose up, making one feel nauseous at the scent

Lin An's chanting has echoed through one spring, summer, autumn, and winter after another

Within the Jade Void Palace, the Primordial Heavenly Venerable slightly furrowed his brow and said softly, "Tongtian, your disciple's actions have gone a bit too far."

Within the Biyou Palace, Tongtian glanced down at Qilin Cliff while refining weapons, shook his head and smiled, saying: "The Golden Light Immortal is indeed outrageous. If my second brother has the time, it would be advisable for you to help me discipline him."

To refine one's fate without refining one's nature ultimately results in merely being a powerful mortal, indulging in desires and acting recklessly, which can hardly be considered as transcending to the realm of immortals

In the eyes of the Golden Light Immortal, a glimmer of eager anticipation sparkled, as a contest of magic seemed inevitable