How Could Anyone Who Imitated Martial God Jiang Be Handsome?
True Disciple in a single sentence, while false teachings fill countless volumes!
True truth is always simple and clear, pointing directly to the Great Way!
To the average person, the sentence that appears on the Jade Slip may simply be a rather profound piece of ancient Chinese.
But in Jiang Shu's eyes, it was no different from a thunderclap.
It shines with boundless light in the darkness.
Forget your physical form, abandon your senses, break free from the constraints of form and intellect, and merge with the Great Dao—this is called "Sitting and Forgetting."
Holding the Jade Slip, Jiang Shu's mind raced through the martial arts cultivation of the Xia Kingdom, the Yuanli Origin Power cultivation of the Vast Desolate Domain, the Mind Cultivation methods in the Cosmos, and the Divine Dao cultivation system he had obtained through exchange.
Forgetting is not about forgetting, but about completely integrating it into one's own body, blood, cells, and soul.
They are unaware of their own bodies within, and unaware of the existence of heaven and earth without.
This level of achievement was something Jiang Shu could only dream of but never reach.
Right now, he is simply merging with heaven and earth, sensing their changes. He clearly knows that he is himself, and heaven and earth are heaven and earth.
The Sitting and Forgetting Realm " requires achieving Celestial Person and forgetting both self and external things.
Upon reaching a certain realm, the body is no longer just a body, but a part of heaven and earth. In the eyes of a master in the Sitting and Forgetting Realm, planets are no longer the source of life, but treasures that can be integrated into the body, from which vast power arises.
In the Cosmos, a powerful being at the Sitting and Forgetting Realm rules over at least one or even several Extraordinary Planet.
The power of this being is many times greater than that of the Primal Chaos Breathing.
"Call..."
After a few breaths, Jiang Shu finally came to his senses. Although this True Disciple teaching could not elevate his Mind Cultivation, it pointed him to the right path forward.
As expected, Xuanxing is not simple at all.
"Martial God Jiang, just now..."
Wang Yan, who was standing to the side, naturally noticed Jiang Shu's unusual behavior just now and couldn't help but ask.
"After searching for so long, I've finally found something. There's a sentence about cultivating the Sitting and Forgetting Realm left on this Jade Slip."
Without any attempt to conceal anything, Jiang Shu directly handed over the Jade Slip. As the ancients said, "A single word can awaken a person from a dream," or "It's like waking up from a dream."
The most important thing is to start in a dream.
When he reached the Primal Chaos Breathing Breath realm, it was as if he had witnessed the creation of heaven and earth, a dreamlike experience.
But Wang Yan is different. He is only at the Spirit Breathing Realm. Even if he sees this True Disciple, its impact on him may not be as great as the method for advancing to the Primordial Primal Chaos Breathing that I explained a month ago.
As expected, Wang Yan frowned slightly, pondered for a long time, and then gave up.
That realm was too far from him, so far that only a fleeting inspiration seemed to be grasped, but it vanished quickly and never returned.
"Only by fully immersing oneself can one achieve profound understanding and begin to transcend."
Jiang Shu made a brief remark and then said nothing more. Cultivation is a process that always progresses step by step. When Wang Yan reaches the Primal Chaos Breathing, he will naturally have a completely new understanding.
Wang Yan nodded and said, "In the past month, in addition to collecting various ancient philosophical classics, we have also been secretly investigating the latest changes in the Secret Mineral Crystal in our Xia Kingdom and some other countries."
"In the Sha Kingdom, there is a newly formed Mental Thought Crystal mine that was completely emptied out. Other countries also suffered losses. Everyone's first mining is definitely from outside, and they will all make plans for sustainable development."
"No one expected that the defenses, which had withstood the onslaught of Tier 6 Variant Ferocious Beast, would be breached invisibly and invaded silently."
"In our Xia Kingdom, the investigations in all the major provinces have not revealed any significant changes. It is probably because of your presence, Martial God Jiang, that they have not come."
Wang Yan spoke in a low voice, and as the changes in Xuanxing became more and more significant, he became increasingly aware of Jiang Shu's importance.
The Xia Kingdom's stable development today is inseparable from Jiang Shu.
Without Jiang Shu, the consciousness of this powerful being from the Cosmos would definitely have entered the Xia Kingdom.
Countless resources will be plundered.
Even a random, ordinary vein of Mental Thought Crystal is of immeasurable value; trillions of units are insignificant compared to it.
"This powerful figure is very measured; he only took a portion from each country. Perhaps he is completely different from those the West Deity. Entering Xuanxing is not necessarily an invasion; it could also be cooperation. I just checked, and apart from our Xia Kingdom, every country has been visited."
"Therefore, it is highly likely that the consciousness of this powerful figure is currently in our Xia Kingdom, but we have not yet discovered it."
Jiang Shu glanced at the resource distribution map in Wang Yan's hand and said, "The most important resources of our Xia Kingdom are all in Famous Mountains and Great Rivers. Among them, Mount Tai has had many resources exploited because I once went into seclusion there."
"Apart from Mount Tai, the most abundant resources should be the highest peak. If I were that strong person, I would definitely go there. It is vast and boundless, and insurmountable. After the changes of Xuanxing, the height of the highest peak has reached more than 10,000 meters. Even soldiers in the Third Realm of Martial Dao cannot reach the top."
"I'll go there. I have a feeling I can see him there."
In the the Unseen, a connection seemed to exist. Jiang Shu sensed something; from the ancient philosophical texts, he had gleaned the phrase "Sitting and Forgetting," which already made his trip worthwhile. Wang Yan would naturally inform him of any further discoveries; there was no need to wait idly in Shengjing.
After having a simple meal with the First Leader and Wang Yan, Jiang Shu left the Imperial Court and boarded the latest Sky Suspension Train.
Integrate into the world, into nature, and also into every aspect of life.
Only by immersing oneself can one finally forget everything.
Jiang Shu's figure changed, and he took the elevator as if he were an ordinary person, waiting in front of a building platform.
The Sky Suspension Train is the latest product of the Xia Kingdom, and it basically only connects to the capital cities of each province. Although it is called a train, its speed is comparable to that of an airplane. The riding experience is also extremely comfortable; even elderly people who do not practice martial arts will not feel dizzy.
It has been loved by countless people, some visiting relatives and friends, others riding it out of curiosity. The seats on each train are usually about 80% full.
"Martial arts is a person's great power. The more one is immersed in martial arts, the easier it is to become detached from society. The pleasure brought by cultivating Origin Power and improving one's spirit surpasses everything else. However, not all martial artists have extremely high talent. Most martial artists will feel a bottleneck that is difficult to break through after cultivating to a certain level. At that time, enjoyment will be the main theme."
"Not to mention, although the Xia Kingdom is now known for its martial arts practice, some elderly and middle-aged people have missed the best time. Most of them can only strengthen their Qi and Blood, nourish their bodies, reduce some old diseases, and live a more relaxed and healthy life."
"For these people, technological advancements are far more important than improvements in their personal martial arts skills."
"Just like now, when I'm going from Shengjing to the highest peak, I don't feel tired at all, whether I walk or fly. But for the general public, only Sky Suspension Train can make it easy for them to travel out of the province."
"If we want Everyone is Like a Dragon, we must not only ensure sufficient martial arts resources and the teaching of martial arts methods, but also pay attention to the living conditions of martial artists and the general public."
Jiang Shu sat in the seat corresponding to his ticket, feeling the gradually increasing Faith Power on the train, and gained a completely new understanding.
Although with the Panel, he could hone any supernatural ability over time, if he had a completely new understanding, his proficiency would inevitably improve much faster.
Just like now, although I am just sitting quietly, the Art of Governance by Non-Interference on the Panel is constantly improving.
The achievements of emperors are merely secondary matters for Saint.
His spiritual power continued to radiate, and he sensed the appearance and words of each passenger.
"Yihan, in my opinion, there's really no need to go to the highest peak. Xia Kingdom has plenty of Famous Mountains and Great Rivers now. Wouldn't it be better for us to take advantage of the summer vacation to visit some places, take some photos, and not go to the highest peak to hone our martial arts will. It's not like climbing to the top will guarantee that we will break through to the Third Realm of Martial Dao."
Inside the same carriage, a girl with short, green hair, who looked to be under twenty, was playing on her phone while muttering complaints.
Beside her stood a girl named Yihan, with long, straight black hair, a beautiful face, and a heroic air unique to martial arts practitioners in her eyes.
"Zeng Yue. I've said before that I can go by myself."
Chen Yihan frowned and spoke. She and Zeng Yue were childhood best friends for many years, but after the rise of martial arts, their paths diverged slightly.
She gradually fell in love with the changes brought about by martial arts practice. Not only did she receive funding from the Martial Dao Foundation, but she was also admitted to Martial Dao University. Her Second Realm of Martial Dao, making her an above-average student even in a university full of geniuses.
My childhood best friend, on the other hand, enjoys all sorts of novel items. She practices martial arts sporadically, and during the College Entrance Examination, she relied entirely on her academic scores to barely get into a second-tier Martial Dao University. To this day, she has only just reached the First Realm of Martial Dao.
"That won't do! You're so beautiful, honey. What if some random guy tries to steal you away on the street? I have to keep an eye on you. Long live being single!"
"Besides, I was just saying. After all these years, don't you know me? If I could endure hardship, I wouldn't only have this level of martial arts skill. Just thinking about climbing the highest peak later makes my legs tremble!"
Zeng Yue shuddered and immediately grabbed Chen Yihan's arm, as if she were already there.
The entire combo was incredibly smooth.
Chen Yihan, whose face was tense, couldn't help but smile, "It's okay, I can go up by myself in a bit. You can rest immediately if you get tired. This time, I'll probably only climb about halfway up the highest peak before stopping."
"Firstly, my cultivation level isn't high enough; I came here to hone my martial will. Secondly, I'll save it for when I officially advance to the Third Realm of Martial Dao, then I'll come back to climb to the summit! The path to the peak is my martial path!"
Chen Yihan's voice was low, but sharp and piercing, lacking any of the softness or gentleness of a woman's voice.
"Hehe, then good luck, honey. When you reach the pinnacle of martial arts, just save me a room in the villa area!"
As the train travels, passengers constantly get on and off.
When the train reached its final stop, the remaining passengers in the carriage gradually stood up to prepare to get off.
Jiang Shu's figure also fell into the eyes of Chen Yihan and Zeng Yue for the first time.
"Tsk, Yihan, although your martial arts talent is high, your judgment of people is definitely not as accurate as mine. See that long-haired guy in front of us? These kinds of guys seem cool, but they're all just copying Martial God Jiang. There are so many like that in our school, imitating Martial God Jiang, thinking they're martial arts geniuses, but when they fight, they can't even control their long hair and get dragged by the hair and beaten up by other martial artists. Tsk tsk tsk, so pitiful."
"Stay away from people like this!"
Zeng Yue muttered under her breath, giving a haphazard explanation.
"It's normal to follow Martial God Jiang. The more you practice martial arts, the more you understand why Martial God Jiang is called Martial God; it's not just about his skill level. It's just a pity that my College Entrance Examination score was a little low, so I couldn't get into the Jiangnan Academy. Otherwise, I might have been able to wait for another lecture from Martial God Jiang."
"The nation comes first, then the military!"
"A fist without intention is like water without a source!"
"This is the true demeanor of a martial artist, the strength of the mind, not the strength of the realm. If there were any man now, with even a trace of Martial God Jiang's style, I would definitely be moved, but in fact, there is none. Even the senior students at the Martial Dao University I am in, who are at the Third Realm of Martial Dao, are far, far behind in my opinion."
Chen Yihan shook her head. Not a single martial artist was unaware of Jiang Shu's life story.
They regarded Jiang Shu's speeches as gospel and watched them repeatedly.
Chen Yihan is one of them.
Three years ago, a speech at the Jiangnan Academy deeply moved her, and she has been doing so ever since.
In her view, even without this glorious era, the world would still be as ordinary as before.
There are no Heaven and Earth Secret Realm, no Variant Ferocious Beast, no martial arts, and no Star Gate.
Martial God Jiang was also undoubtedly one of the most outstanding philosophers.
"Oh my, your eyes light up when you talk about Martial God Jiang. It's a pity that Yihan was born at the wrong time. If she were born in the same generation as Martial God Jiang, would she really have pursued him? If that were the case, I wonder how many boys in our high school would have been heartbroken."
Zeng Yue said in a strange tone, "No, what you said has suddenly made me curious about how much of Martial God Jiang's essence this young man has captured. I'll go over first, and you can just call me by my name later. Just like before, you know what I mean, hehe."
With a mischievous look on her face, Zeng Yue let go of Chen Yihan's arm, stepped off the train, and followed Jiang Shu's direction, quickly weaving through the crowd on the platform.
Behind her, Chen Yihan lagged a few steps behind, looking helpless. Only after Zeng Yue had completely overtaken the long-haired guy in front of her did she say, "Zeng Yue, don't go so fast, wait for me."
"You're walking too slowly!"
Zeng Yue muttered angrily, then turned her head very naturally toward Jiang Shu's seat.
"Come on, come on, we've been waiting for you."
Waving at Chen Yihan, Zeng Yue finally saw Jiang Shu's face against the flow of people.
Ordinary, commonplace, and unremarkable.
Sure enough, I shouldn't have had any expectations. Someone who imitates Martial God Jiang is unlikely to be a handsome guy.