Chapter 2807?()σ
In the long-standing tradition of Daoist thought, the term "Quanzhen" carried a unique philosophy of cultivation.
It was said to have originated with Yang Zhu, a thinker of the Daoist school. At its core was the idea: "If no one takes so much as a hair from another, and no one benefits the world at another's expense, then the world will be at peace!"
This idea seemed simple, yet contained profound wisdom. It asked people to preserve themselves without harming others' interests, and not to seek great benefits for the world at the cost of even the slightest sacrifice to themselves. This attitude of "not plucking a hair or harming so much as a fraction" was, in essence, a respect for and preservation of human nature in its purest form.
In Yang Zhu's view, everyone acting for themselves did not mean being selfish. Rather, it meant preserving one's independence and integrity while following the laws of nature.
If everyone could consciously do that, the world would naturally be peaceful.
This idea of "preserving one's nature," which aligned with the Daoist principle of "quietude and non-action," had held an important place in Daoist culture ever since it was proposed. That was because it emphasized not only individual cultivation but also had a profound impact on social harmony and stability as a whole.
However, as time passed, the idea of "preserving one's nature" had gradually changed in the Inhuman world—or had it been corrupted?
Originally, "preserving one's nature" meant cultivating and safeguarding the innate "nature" present at the moment of birth. But nowadays, for some reason, it had become an excuse and a means for certain Inhumans to abuse their powers, run amok under the banner of "preserving one's nature," and indulge their every desire.
There was no doubt that