Zhang Yang watched the many junior brothers and sisters who had fallen into deep thought, waiting quietly.
One after another, people came to their senses.
They had clearly already figured out the questions in their hearts.
Two days later, everyone had awakened.
Zhang Yang looked at them and continued, "How we understand the path of cultivation, how we specifically move forward upon it, and how we persist in doing so—this is what countless cultivators often call the Dao Heart.
With a firm Dao Heart, one can naturally travel farther down the path of cultivation.
Some believe that the heart is like a bright mirror stand, yet easily stained by dust, and thus needs frequent wiping; others believe it is emptiness itself, so there is no need to concern oneself with it at all.
Everyone has their own understanding.
If you feel that you need constant 'wiping,' then often temper your Dao Heart. If you feel there is no need, then leave it alone.
But all I want to tell you is this: do not forget your original intention!"
After briefly enlightening them on the Dao Heart, Zhang Yang continued, "Once we understand why we cultivate, the next question is how to do it.
My heart wants to pick up a sword, so my 'intent' moves. My body then moves with that 'intent,' and in the end, I pick up a sword!
Between the stirring of the 'heart' and a concrete action and result, there exists something called 'intent.'
And the process of cultivation is also the continual strengthening of our 'intent.'
Why do immortal cultivators form a Golden Core, a Nascent Soul, and a Primordial Spirit?
Because the Golden Core, Nascent Soul, and Primordial Spirit can make an immortal cultivator's 'thoughts' increasingly powerful. Only then can they command stronger Laws