Published: March 8, 2025
"Don't underestimate the trials of the mundane world..."
Chu Yang murmured to himself, "As long as you still have regrets and guilt in your heart, you won't reach the pinnacle of the great path..."
Suddenly, he let out a bitter laugh, "Elder Ning, I understand now. The true strength lies in the heart; if there are no flaws in your heart, then you are invincible. But I have both regrets and guilt in my heart! What should I do?"
Ning Tianya looked at him in astonishment, slowly furrowing his brows, "Don’t think I’m joking with you. This sounds simple enough for anyone to understand, but it is indeed the gate of the great path! Only when you reach a certain level will you truly understand... The most rational things in the world have actually been around you since childhood. Growing up and becoming stronger… is merely turning what you heard as a child into your own experience, nothing more! But the things remain the same, do you understand?"
"I never thought you were joking! I believe that what you are saying is indeed the gate of the great path, the way of heaven!" Chu Yang said seriously, "This is the true way of affection. I understand!"
Of course, Chu Yang understood. He had discussed the way of affection with the Sword Spirit more than once, but none of those instances were as profound as what Ning Tianya was saying now!
The most straightforward truths are often the most profound!
This statement was once again validated here!
However, the simplest truths are also the hardest to realize! This statement still holds true. Dedicating oneself to martial arts, anyone can do it, but balancing all of this… is something very few can achieve.
Maintaining peace of mind over long periods of time is as difficult as climbing to the heavens. Because this is not just ten or eight years. It’s not even one or two hundred years, but thousands or even tens of thousands of years…
"People say they seek longevity. Climbing to the peak is, indeed, a violation of the capabilities bestowed by heaven upon humans, a forced transcendence. This is an act that goes against heaven!" Chu Yang took a deep breath and said, "I used to think this way too, shouting about going against heaven and wanting to invert heaven and earth. But now, I feel ashamed for having thought and done that!"
"There is no such thing as following or going against. Whether you follow or go against, heaven remains there, unchanged!"
"The only thing that changes is the human heart! When your heart is tranquil, you are in accordance with heaven’s way. When your heart is restless, you are going against heaven!" Chu Yang slowly said, "That's all there is to it!"
Before this, Ning Tianya was speaking, and Chu Yang was listening.
But when Chu Yang spoke these words, Ning Tianya involuntarily straightened his back, listening quietly.
"Only the human heart changes!"
These words resonated deeply with Ning Tianya, and he couldn't help but say, "Indeed, when your heart is in harmony, you act in accordance with heaven’s way. When your heart is in discord, you act against heaven. In fact, whether you follow or go against... does heaven care?"
"Yes!" Chu Yang replied, "Heaven is just heaven! Always there, never changing!"
Ning Tianya fell silent.
"So, when you say it, Elder Ning, I understand everything." Sitting on the eighth-layer Pagoda Mountain, unable to stand, Chu Yang bowed to Ning Tianya, "Thank you!"
Ning Tianya solemnly accepted his bow and then also inclined his body slightly, saying seriously, "No need to thank! Heaven is just heaven, never caring about me. For that statement, I thank you!"
The two looked at each other and smiled.
The cultivation levels of the two were vastly different, their ages were worlds apart, and their statuses differed greatly.
Yet in this lesson, their hearts inexplicably resonated with a sense of mutual admiration, as if they were... long-time friends on the same level.
Ning Tianya said, "However, what you mentioned earlier, I still don't quite understand. Where do your regrets and guilt come from?"