As for Hongchen Pavilion, Xuan Mo had now taken Sect Master Guan Shanmeng as his master. Guan Shanmeng said, "My Hongchen Pavilion takes its name from the three thousand forms of mortal life and focuses on tempering the heart. I don't know what exactly is going on with you, kid, but I've noticed that you seem very different from everyone else. It's as if you have a rift with the world, as though you don't belong in this surging mortal realm."
Hearing this, Xuan Mo chuckled and said, "Master, you have sharp eyes." A strange glint flashed through Guan Shanmeng's eyes. He stroked his beard and smiled. "Since that's the case, I'll pass down a unique cultivation method to you. This method is called the Illusory Heart Art. It will help you temper your state of mind amid the mortal world and comprehend the myriad phenomena of existence."
Xuan Mo was overjoyed. He hurriedly knelt and kowtowed to thank him.
From then on, Xuan Mo began cultivating the Illusory Heart Art under Guan Shanmeng's guidance. He gradually realized that the joys, anger, sorrows, and happiness of the mortal world, as well as its partings and reunions, were all trials for the state of one's heart.
As his cultivation deepened, Xuan Mo's mind grew increasingly clear, and his view of the world also underwent subtle changes. However, a tremendous challenge was waiting for him...
After about the time it took to burn three incense sticks, Xuanxiao said, "Master, as for these joys, anger, sorrows, and happiness, these partings and reunions—does our sect have any corresponding methods of comprehension? I've never experienced any of them."
Guan Shanmeng was completely dumbfounded. "You've never experienced any of that?"
Xuan Mo nodded. "That's right. I just took a nap, and when I woke up, I