The Journey of Immortal Cultivation-Chapter 321 - 192: Realization_2
This is a babbling brook, surrounded by lush greenery on both sides. She could even hear the sound of the flowing water.
So lifelike, she watched with rapt attention and murmured, "This Divine Skill is indeed powerful."
"I once subdued a Mirage Demon, and with its Mirage Pearl, I can conjure all kinds of illusions. I’ll lend it to you to play with in a few days." Since he acquired the Moonlight Cup, his Divine Power has been more abundant, allowing him to showcase this. He gathered her hair and said, "Mortals are like the fish in this stream."
As soon as he finished speaking, indeed, a group of young fish appeared in the river, playing carefree in the water.
"Leading a mediocre and aimless life, unaware of when the stream will dry up or when the fisherman will arrive."
The scene changed, and now it was a raging river, with large fish lurking in the tumultuous waters.
"The noblest among mortals are either officials or courtiers. They are the big fish in this river, mastering the art of riding the waves and maneuvering through societies. But, that’s as far as their abilities go. Life is but a hundred years; the wealth, safety, and glory that mortals seek are just fleeting. Death extinguishes life like a candle, and all these become mere bubbles."
No sooner had he finished speaking than a few fish leaped up, straining to see the scenery by the riverbank. Each glimpse revealed little, but the fish bravely leaped higher and higher, gradually seeing more and clearer views.
"These leaping fish are Human Cultivators. They stand out from the mortals, striving to break free from the constraints of the river, seeking to understand more of the Heavenly Mechanism. However, most of them only get this far before eventually falling back into the water, swept away by time."
The scenery changed again. Above the river now stood a towering, divine gate shrouded in golden light, with myriad fish making all-out efforts to jump over this gate of the immortal sect! 𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚
After countless attempts, finally, one fish succeeded in jumping over the immortal sect gate, transforming into a creature as long as a snake, scaled like a fish, antlered like a deer, and clawed like an eagle—a creature well-known even in Huaxia, known to everyone—a Dragon! The dragon circled majestically twice in the air before slowly riding the clouds away, every movement bursting with boundless arrogance. By then, it indeed had the capital to be arrogant, for it could roam freely between heaven and earth.
"Is this—Carp Jumping Dragon Gate?"
"Exactly. The initial Dragon Clan, the favored children of Heavenly Dao, came into being this way. Human Cultivators wishing to reach the heavenly other shore also face such probabilities. Despite the difficulty, this Stairway to Heaven is the dream of all Cultivators and demons."
With a gentle blow, the mirage in front of them dissipated like light smoke.
"Tu Jin once said it right, mortal schemes are nothing but petty. With such a vast future, how could you now settle for a mortal’s life, achievements, and happiness?"
Ning Xiaoxian was momentarily dazed, and Changtian did not disturb her, letting her lean quietly in his arms.
"So, has my Mental State changed?" She used to disagree with the selfish mentality of Cultivators, but now, could she also become one of them? And then become colder and colder, one day regarding mortals as ants?
"Ning Xiaoxian." He lifted her chin and gazed at her, his golden eyes radiating brilliance, "Do you think the Cultivators and demons of this world are born heartless? Wrong! It’s just that we chase the supreme Heavenly Dao; mortal interests, fame, and even lives, are no longer in our sight. ’With no desires, one remains firm,’ the more powerful the Cultivator, the more indifferent their attitude towards the Mortal World. This is also in line with Heavenly Dao."
As he spoke, his eyes and eyebrows filled with a cold clarity, his domineering aura returning, making it hard for her to look directly at him. Ning Xiaoxian watched him, suddenly feeling very uneasy. Before her, this man didn’t even consider a dragon soaring through the Nine Heavens worthy of attention; if she stopped progressing now, maybe one day she wouldn’t even be able to catch his shadow.
"With my help, you will one day become a strong being. If you wish to walk this path, to become strong, you must possess the mindset of the strong. Otherwise, if your cultivation increases but your Dao Heart does not advance, you’re just breeding Heart Demons." He hooked her pinky, his finger gently sliding across her tender cheek, creating ripples in her heart, "They say a sparrow doesn’t understand the ambition of a crane; likewise, how would a Roc in the sky consider the feelings of ants on the ground? If you love mortals, it’s fine to make their lives more comfortable one day, but now is not the time for needless sorrow!"
She held her breath watching the person before her. It was rare for Changtian to speak so much at once, making his words today heavier. Moreover, this man looked incredibly handsome when he was serious...
Seeing her somewhat confused again, Changtian emphasized, "Do you understand?"
"I, I understand." She replied softly.
"Good." He took the opportunity to kiss her lips again before he let her go.
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