parentshiftbook Chapter 36 Clear Mind!
Chapter 36 Clear Mind!
Su Ye climbed to the summit of Yuhuang Mountain.
A mountain breeze blew in my face, making my clothes flutter. The sea of clouds churned beneath my feet. The entire city seemed to be compressed into a slowly unfolding scroll, with towering buildings, a river like a ribbon, and cars like ants. The distant high-rises were tinged with a faint golden-red by the setting sun.
The frustration and resentment I felt earlier at the Fuxing Temple, caused by that old swindler, suddenly dissipated almost entirely upon arriving here.
The mountain is high.
It's windy.
People's hearts also become more open.
Su Ye stood atop the mountain, gazing into the distance, remaining silent for a long time before suddenly speaking in a low voice:
"On this road, I am experiencing an unprecedented loneliness."
"Too eager to find kindred spirits, too impatient for quick results, instead of thinking about figuring things out and exploring on my own, I hope someone can organize everything, put it in front of me, and tell me the answer directly."
That's why I got attached to appearances.
"What happened before was for the best, it served as a wake-up call for me. Otherwise, it might have become a demon in my heart, a momentary lapse in judgment that could have disrupted my mind and ruined my cultivation."
After he finished speaking, it was as if a pent-up feeling in his chest had been gently exhaled.
Yes.
From the moment he obtained the prototype of the water-based golden core, he appeared calm on the surface, but in reality, he had been suppressing a sense of impatience deep down. People are always filled with fear of the unknown, and he was no exception.
From the moment he obtained the prototype of the Golden Core, he wanted to know what the Golden Core was.
I want to know why the world changes and what the future holds.
I'm more curious to know exactly where I am now.
He felt as if he were standing in the pitch-black twilight, unable to see a single ray of light, yet hearing faint, mysterious sounds echoing in the distance. He ran wildly, hoping to see a ray of light ahead, and this desire grew stronger and more urgent, until he himself was unaware of it.
So, in the ancient and revered Fuxing Temple, amidst the seemingly plausible words of the young Taoist boy and the old Taoist priest, he actually wavered for a moment.
Looking back now.
Ridiculous, absurd.
But it's also true.
When people feel lost, they instinctively want to find a crutch.
However, matters of spiritual practice.
It is about cultivating oneself.
This is a path that only I can walk.
Take it one step at a time.
Everything in the world is a shackle that imprisons him.
Other people's ideas, insights, and perspectives may be nothing more than nonsense, bizarre and heretical talk when they come into his possession!
Thinking about this, Su Ye suddenly felt his mind clear.
Mentally enlightened.
Open-minded.
The wind on the mountaintop brushed past his ears, his hair fluttering lightly. Standing there, he suddenly felt a sense of enlightenment.
pat!
At the summit of Jade Emperor Mountain, there is an extremely dangerous solitary rock that juts out from the cliff, with sheer drops below. Ordinary people would feel their legs go weak just from standing there and looking at it.
Su Ye stood there, his superhuman physique and absolute control over physical strength allowing him to remain motionless.
There was a cliff beneath my feet.
Behind me are mountains.
The wind blew the fine sand on the stones, but Su Ye remained as steady as a rock.
With power from his legs, he controlled every inch of the angle at which his feet made contact with the rock, and every shift in his center of gravity.
That's not just simple boldness.
Rather, it is a confidence stemming from strength.
Infinite composure.
For a moment, Su Ye even had the illusion that he had become one with the solitary rock beneath his feet, unmoved by the wind or the mountain. He wanted to shout, but feared that his impulsive shout would puncture the eardrums of the tourists around him, so he reluctantly restrained himself.
A man nearby, who was taking pictures with his phone, was horrified and couldn't help but shout a warning:
"Young man, taking pictures is fine, but don't be so dangerous! Someone actually did this before and fell. I understand that young people are full of energy and excited when they see beautiful scenery, but don't lose your life! Come down quickly!"
Su Ye turned around, glanced at the older man, and smiled.
next second.
With a light touch of his toes, he moved like a nimble lynx, flipping his body and gracefully skimming off the solitary rock, landing without disturbing a single pebble.
Clean.
neat.
They are incredibly agile.
The man was stunned on the spot.
Dude, are you filming an action movie?
The eldest brother stood there, watching Su Ye's retreating figure, and it took him a while to come back to his senses. He couldn't help but mutter to himself:
"Holy crap, what kind of physical condition do these young people have these days? What did they eat to grow up like this? Are they athletes? Are they from the provincial team?"
Su Ye walked down the mountain path, feeling completely satisfied.
This trip up the mountain has confirmed at least one thing for him.
Being close to nature, close to the scents of these ancient mountains, rivers, plants and trees, truly makes one feel exceptionally good. Not only does breathing become easier, but the spirit is also cleansed, becoming clear, calm, and pure in thought.
Moreover, he vaguely sensed that his previous meditation at the entrance of Fuxing Temple was not just a simple absorption of a few strands of spiritual energy. His physical condition was now better than ever before, and he might have really broken through at that time.
However, it is not yet possible to verify this.
……
By the time we descended the mountain, it was already getting dark.
As the sun set behind the distant mountains, its afterglow bathed the entire mountain path in a warm golden hue. The number of tourists also decreased, and the once bustling and noisy Jade Emperor Mountain finally quieted down.
Su Ye carried his schoolbag and went down the mountain alone.
By the time we got back to our lodgings, it was completely dark.
He closed the door and drew the curtains, and the room immediately became quiet.
Su Ye stood in front of the mirror, slowly raised his hand, and looked at his arm.
Her skin remained fair and smooth, but upon closer inspection, one could see a faint sheen flowing across its surface. It wasn't an oily sheen, but rather a jade-like texture that had been repeatedly refined—warm, delicate, firm, and impervious to blades and spears.
He reached out and pressed his forearm. The muscles weren't exaggeratedly swollen, but the skin's resilience had reached an unimaginable level.
Su Ye fell into quiet contemplation.
Today's incident at Fuxing Temple has made him realize something completely.
Perhaps there are indeed similar beings in the world.
Like him, they are exploring the extraordinary.
They either banded together for warmth or sought their own paths alone.
But in any case.
He should adjust his mindset.
You have to walk this path on your own.
Everything in the world is a shackle that imprisons me!
Transcend everything.
That should be the mindset of a spiritual practitioner.
Su Ye looked at himself in the mirror, his eyes clear and bright, but his emotions were extremely stable.
"I have the prototype of a water-based golden core."
"Although I don't know what level or standard this talent is at yet, at least one thing is certain: strong mental power will definitely help me explore the extraordinary."
He slowly exhaled.
His gaze gradually darkened.
"First, feel the changes in yourself."
After saying this, Su Ye walked to the center of the room and slowly closed his eyes.
The night was dark.
It was exceptionally peaceful.