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Chapter 51: The Foundation of Martial Arts Lies in the "Self"
Chapter 51: The Foundation of Martial Arts Lies in the "Self"
At this moment, Ji Jingqiu understood the profound meaning behind Yang Shi's words, "The mysteries within, which outsiders cannot comprehend."
Guided by his Heart Flame, his consciousness was drawn to a place where he stood surrounded by emptiness in all directions.
He felt a hint of perplexity, as the sensation here was surprisingly similar to the Mental Sea.
Is this the Mental Sea?
Before he could ponder further, the creaking sound of a door opening above him caught his attention. Ji Jingqiu looked up and saw a swaying door hovering overhead.
Gazing into the distance, he felt a sense of heaviness, antiquity, and vastness wash over him.
That vastness, as if it had endured since the birth of the universe, brought a cleansing to Ji Jingqiu's mental state.
It was as if the changes of the world over thousands of years had worn down his consciousness, dragging him into the depths of the river of time, where he would sink endlessly.
After merely a few glances, he felt as if his consciousness was being drawn away.
Not only that, but Ji Jingqiu's previous experience in the Mental Sea, where he had accumulated kindling, had only been partially digested after more than a week.
Yet, at this moment, it was overflowing again!
It seemed that these few glances were equivalent to several hours of immersion in the Mental Sea.
This left Ji Jingqiu in a daze, along with a sense of perplexity.
The night before, he had asked Li Chu Gui Buyi in detail about his experiences.
The latter was also a Limit-Breaking Fourth-Stage Martial Talent.
The way he opened the Gate of Celestial Human was through extreme life-and-death tempering.
On the brink of death, he caught a glimpse of the Gate, and in that moment, he thought he was seeing the passing lights of death. He faintly heard the sound of the gate opening and then passed out.
When he woke up, he had already opened the Gate, clearly sensing the existence of the five barriers within his body.
The difference between himself and Li Buyi seemed to stem from the Heart Flame. After all, it was with the guidance of the Heart Flame that he was able to reach this place and observe the Celestial Gate from a close distance.
Ji Jingqiu's mind was clear.
It seemed highly likely that the Celestial Gate was intricately connected to the Mental Sea.
In the history he had learned, the first generation of Martial Artists ten thousand years ago had repeatedly elevated their martial arts after coming into contact with the Mental Sea.
Moreover, the Mental Sea's influence extended beyond martial arts, affecting every aspect of this world.
For instance, according to Li Buyi, the Federation's prohibition on all artificial intelligence research was due to the Mental Sea.
Historically, no matter how restricted, artificial intelligence would eventually develop independent consciousness and attempt to rebel against humanity.
This was ultimately attributed to the influence of the Mental Sea.
In Li Buyi's words, the Federation's latest theory suggested that the distance between the present world and the Mental Sea was gradually narrowing, making it easier for Martial Artists to delve deeper into the Mental Sea.
The reason for this was the deepening understanding of the Mental Sea by human civilization as a whole.
To sever this connection, one would have to ban all contact between humans and the Mental Sea.
But what the Mental Sea brought was the path to harnessing great power within oneself.
Moreover, no one could prove that this method would truly sever the connection between the Mental Sea and the present world.
Not even anyone could prove whether the Mental Sea's approach was good or bad.
Just as his thoughts were flying, the Gate of Celestial Human was slowly pushed open in the glow of the Heart Flame.
Behind the gate, there was nothing.
Yet, in the depths of his subconscious, it seemed as if some intangible and immaterial force was surging from behind the gate, filling his "body."
At this moment, Ji Jingqiu clearly felt his weight increase.
This weight wasn't physical but rather the weight of life, the weight of the self in this world.
If his existence in the world was previously equivalent to an ant, now it was like a bee.
Ji Jingqiu felt his body's transformation, clearly realizing that the martial arts of this world were indeed extraordinary.
He had initially thought that the Gate of Celestial Human was the fifth limit of the human body.
Now, it seemed to be far more than that.
Not only did it originate from the human body itself, but it also seemed to involve some concept.
In other words, it was the rules, principles, and the Dao.
With the Heart Flame ignited, the Celestial Gate opened, and this chapter comes to an end.
Ji Jingqiu's consciousness returned to reality,
and at this time, the transformation of the opened pulse was also coming to a close.
Soon, Ji Jingqiu, following his instincts, retracted his stance, and his entire body stretched, releasing an unprecedented feeling of comfort.
It was as if the birds had finally grown their wings, and from then on, the sky was their limit, free from any constraints.
The burden of the physical body on the spirit had been significantly reduced.
Ji Jingqiu estimated that by breaking through the third or fourth limit, his mental cultivation would be completely unconstrained, and he could step into the Mental Sea without hindrance.
He secretly decided that he must urge Fat Tiger to work day and night, striving to break through his limits as soon as possible.
Speaking of breaking through...
Ji Jingqiu simply sensed it and realized that within the mountain and river qi meridian he had constructed, five layers of illusory and real intertwined passageways had appeared.
At the same time, an indescribable subtlety surged into his mind, clearly telling him:
Those who break through the five gates can obtain the Worldly Treasure Body.
...
Ji Jingqiu completed the breakthrough, opening his eyes.
Not far away, Zhang Xingshan and others were sitting on benches, staring at him, listening to Senior Brother Yang Yao's experience talk.
Seeing him open his eyes, everyone immediately came over, abandoning the loquacious Senior Brother, and crowded over.
Before they could speak, Yang Yan also arrived.
He signaled for the disciples to sit down where they were, and he also sat down in front of his disciples. First, he looked at Ji Jingqiu and said:
"Ji Jingqiu, you have already completed opening the qi meridian and the Heavenly Gate. Tell us your feelings."
Ji Jingqiu recounted his recent sensations, particularly the enhancement of his true self, and also shared his doubts.
After listening to his sharing, Yang Yan nodded in satisfaction:
"Your feelings are not wrong. Whether it is opening the qi meridian or opening the Gate of Celestial Human, both add a layer of depth to your life essence, elevating your life level."
Yang Yan continued, "This is the essence of martial arts in the present Federation, whether it is cultivating the life body or the spirit, it all revolves around the concept of 'I.'"
"There is a secret you may have never heard. Since the emergence of the Mental Sea, it has been continuously projecting and strengthening a concept into reality. This concept is 'I.'"
"The Federation, with the Mental Sea as its foundation, naturally revolves around this Character."
"So, whether it is the Five Limits of Celestial Body or the True Seed's Reverse of Innate, the essence is to continuously reinforce the martial artist's concept of 'I.'"
"One day, if you can step into the ranks of Grandmaster, complete the unification of the fleshy and the Celestial Grandmaster, the concept of 'I' will be omnipresent in the universe, everywhere you go."
Hearing this, Ji Jingqiu suddenly thought of a phrase:
'I think, therefore I am.'
A simple translation: Everything in this world could be an illusion, but 'I' is certainly real.
"Developing in this way, the Three Realms and Ten Directions are all illusions. As long as the weight of 'I' is unshakable, even the long river of time cannot wash away half a bit, turning the false into the true becomes trivial."
"Where is this the path of martial arts, clearly the path to become a Deity!"
Ji Jingqiu then thought, perhaps this is the reason for AI rebellion.
The continuous projection and reinforcement of the concept of 'I' in the Mental sea, allowing the birth of independent consciousness in AI?
Of course, this is just a guess.
"Yang Master, what is hidden in the depths of the Mental Sea?"
JI asked suddenly.
Today's gains seem to point to the Mental sea.
He had also asked Li Buyi about this, but the latter's answer was just one word—
"Divinity."
Yang Yan fell silent for a Moment, Slowly Saying, "A mountain."
"Mountain?"
Not only was Ji Jingqiu puzzled, but the Rest Were also Confused.
"Four layers below the mental sea, known asthe Wasteland."
"Deep within the wasteland, hides a mountain?"
"this isnotI'msaying, butthelegacyoftheSevengeneralfrom ten thousand years ago."
Yang Yan Shakely shook his head, focused on Ji Jingqiu, asked,:
"I'veheard you'reinterested in cosmicwonders?"
Ji Jingqiunodded his head, He hadinquired aboutthe cosmicwonders fromtheSenior brother not long ago.
"Many martial masters are fascinated by its mystery, if you truly wanttoknow what's hidden in the deep, why not One day, look withyourown eyes?"
Yang Yan graduallyshowedasmile."
"Also, I willrepresent the master,look,see whatsecretshidden."
After a shortsilence.
Ji jingqiu seriously nodded his head.
On thisday, his life goal was deepened by another stroke ofcolor.
Yangyan pattedhis bottom andgotup, approving everyone to take the afternoon off except Ji Jingqiu.
Ji jingqiu hadjustopenedtheHeavenlygate, making nowthebest time to seize the breakthrough while itwasfreshin everyone's minds."
"Mountain."
"Yang Yao nodded, "one day, thepath ofmartial arts,definetly."
"Yangyan added.
Everyone immediately began to train harder, includingthe seniorbrother."
Yangyaothought, ifthiscontinued, wouldJijing qiu catchupwithhim in one or two years?"
Not possible... Bullysiblingstakeadvantageover him!"
(End of Chapter)
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