Chapter 127 Hunyuan Martial Arts
Compared to the brilliant galaxy, humans are so insignificant. A human being is only one trillionth of the living things on Earth, and the Earth is just as small as dust compared to the galaxy in the universe.
The existence of an individual, or even the survival of a planet, has no meaning to the entire universe. It is nothing more than the continuous transformation of matter.
"Wang Xuan, what do you want in this life?" He Fang asked him, his eyes seemed to contain a brilliant sea of stars, deep and infinite.
Such a question seems simple, but it is difficult to answer if you think about it carefully. What people want in life is always different, and it changes with age, experience, and living environment.
After a brief thought, Wang Xuan realized that his master was not asking him about his specific ideals, but his Tao!
Everyone has his own way. Some people understand it clearly, while others have never thought about it in their entire lives. Monks have it, and so do ordinary people. Any intelligent creature has its own way of doing things and seeking things.
A person's Tao clearly explains the meaning of his life and his positioning of himself.
“I have thought about this for many years and asked myself this question many times, but I still have no answer.
I have been floating in the world for half of my life. What I seek are worldly things, and what I do is mostly pushed forward by fate.
We desire many things, but after getting them, we return to calmness and don’t feel how important they are. The past is like smoke, the future is like the sea, and fate is uncertain.
Too many material possessions are just disposable items; their true value depends on the heart.
If I love, a piece of stone is a treasure, a symbol of my love. If I don’t love, even a jade wall in a city is discarded like a worn-out shoe.
It’s just that the mind changes too quickly, changing with time and with the environment. It seems to have no fixed form and is hard to grasp.
As time passes, all we seek is a peaceful mind and a place to rest."
Changes in the outside world and people's every move will be reflected in the mind, which is why psychology and idealism exist in every era.
For humans, all objective existence in the world will become subjective impressions after being processed by the senses, thinking and emotions.
Close your eyes and lose your perception. Everything in the universe exists only in your mind, illusory and ephemeral.
"Things have form but the mind is unstable. How can your mind be at peace? Where can it be at peace?" He Fang did not think there was anything wrong with Wang Xuan's words. They sounded like the absurd words of a mental patient.
Existence, right and wrong in the world are not important. What is most important is someone’s answer and what he thinks is the answer.
The positions of kings, princes, generals and ministers are sought after by the world, but the virtuous and virtuous do not care. A plastic ring falls into a stinky ditch, and passers-by do not even look at it, but someone rushes to fish it out without hesitation.
Some people like salty food, some prefer sweet food, some can’t live without spicy food, and some just like simple food.
What happens in the world depends solely on one’s heart.
"I dare not draw a conclusion. I'm still looking for it. If you really want an answer, I can only say one thing: do things with a clear conscience and make yourself happy." Wang Xuan smiled, feeling that what he had said before was all nonsense, and it was too boring to say it out loud.
"You said there is no answer, but this sentence: Do things with a clear conscience and make yourself happy. Isn't that your way? This is the way. In fact, you already have the answer in your heart."
Wang Xuan was embarrassed: "Such an answer is too vague."
"In that case, then put your heart at ease in Xianwu Mountain first. This is also your home." He Fang said.
Wang Xuan was puzzled: "Master, what is the path that cultivators are practicing? I am not even sure of my own path. I feel like a failure. There is no future in practicing the path."
He Fang couldn't help but laugh and said, "What do you think cultivation is? The way of life is one, and the way of cultivation is the other.
Some people choose to cultivate their bodies, some become Taoist priests or monks, and some want to be sword immortals. Some people freeze rivers with a sword, and some people burn rivers and boil seas with a punch. This kind of Tao belongs to the energy attribute, and the direction is dominated by the method.
The Way of the Heart, on the other hand, is an attitude, and one's code of conduct is born from it. The two ways are of course different, sometimes interfering, sometimes compatible, for example, if a person with a bad temper and fire are compatible, asking him to practice water magic will kill him.
If you want to reach a higher level, it is best to combine the two paths, so that you can achieve twice the result with half the effort and your thoughts will be clear. "
Some monks have impure six senses and do not like to do compassionate things, but they are forced to eat vegetarian food and chant Buddhist scriptures. The path they follow is completely different from the path their hearts seek, so how can their thoughts be clear?
"Disciple understands."
“Whatever you want to do in the future, just do it. I won’t stop you. After all, the path is chosen by oneself, and it is also walked out step by step by oneself.
It's no use regretting or cursing.
All I can do is teach you the key to seeking the truth and use my own experience to light a lamp for you to move forward, so you don’t have to walk in the dark. ”
He Laoliu does not like to interfere in his disciples' affairs. He is willing to be a support and a light, watching these children find their own direction in life.
"In that case, I will teach you the core technique of our sect, the Hunyuan Martial Canon. Your master and I both created our own techniques.
However, compared with the "Hunyuan Wudian" of the founder, the gap is so huge that I will not bring it out to show off.
What's more, the Hunyuan Dao in "Hunyuan Wudian" covers too much. Everyone has his own views on cultivation, but everyone can find his own answer in it. It is not as fixed as ice and fire.
Whatever you cultivate is what you get. For the same technique, the results for each person will be different.
Finding the direction that suits you best is the choice you need to make.”
He Fang placed one hand on Wang Xuan's forehead and recited words. The "Hunyuan Martial Classic" was sealed in his mind like an initiation, and thousands of words were entangled on his soul.
"If you have any questions, just ask them silently in your heart. I have sealed a memory of the martial arts training experience in your purple mansion. Most of the training questions of this canon can be answered.
Go for it. "
He Fang waved his hand, and Wang Xuan took his leave and went towards his own Black and White Mountain.
Reflecting the moonlight and starlight, thousands of words flowed in his mind, constantly forming profound words. Wang Xuan memorized them silently and comprehended them at the same time.
He walked and stopped, frowning from time to time. The difficulty of practicing "Hunyuan Wudian" was beyond his imagination. The abstruse text was almost worded, which made him ponder.
If it weren't for his master's experience, it would take him an unknown amount of time to fully comprehend the martial arts classics.
When his thoughts were clear, he walked faster, but when he encountered questions, he stopped and did not move for several minutes. It took him half the night to walk dozens of miles.
At dawn, the sun gradually rose in the east. He frowned and scratched his head from time to time, sitting on a large rock at the foot of the Black and White Mountain, thinking hard.
Three days passed, and after he went through the "Hunyuan Martial Classic" in his mind, he finally became clear-headed and his eyes were bright.
"I see. This book has great mysteries. I wonder what talent and wisdom Wu Xian has to create such a skill!"
Wang Xuan walked up the Black and White Mountain step by step, feeling refreshed and happy.
(The author is suffering from depression, and is possessed by the sadness of Lin Daiyu, feeling very depressed. It is really a sin.)
(End of this chapter)