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Chapter 542 Great Freedom? Freedom of Transformation!

What do you want?

After a brief silence, Zhuang Zhou sighed deeply.

As Lu Huaijin's future disciple, Zhuang Zhou had already figured out his personality long ago.

If the other party really didn't want to, they would never have come to this extreme place; they should have turned back as soon as they discovered Xi Luo.

The fact that the other party only brought up the issue of payment after finding their "remains" can only mean that they have more to gain.

"I want to know the whole truth."

"It's not those superficial reasons you gave me to brush me off, but more relevant information besides the fact that you are a proverent."

Lu Huaijin paused slightly at this point.

"For example, why did you end up in this state? What other tricks have you planned?"

"For example, since you claim to have inherited my lineage, how did you obtain it?"

Only you truly know who you are in this world.

Lu Huaijin never considered himself a qualified master, much less a disciple.

Therefore, after clarifying the ins and outs of the whole incident, Lu Huaijin was very suspicious of how Zhuang Zhou obtained this lineage.

Was it through some fortuitous encounter that he luckily obtained a fragment of the "Six Desires and the Division of Demons"?

Or has he fallen into the same situation as Zhuang Zhou, and then been possessed and inherited by him?
Even worse, Zhuang Zhou could simply be a split personality conceived by his future self.
There are just too many possibilities, so Lu Huaijin has no choice but to be cautious.

Master, I truly am your disciple.

Zhuang Zhou had lost count of how many times he had said this along the way.

However, judging from Lu Huaijin's expression, she didn't believe Zhuang Zhou's explanation at all.

In response, Zhuang Zhou could only emphasize that Lu Huaijin's temper remained unchanged.

As for why you accepted me as your disciple, to be honest, I'm also very curious.

However, none of that matters. What matters is that those things haven't happened yet, and it's very likely they won't happen again.

At this current juncture in time and space, I am the giant Zhuang Zhou, not the Zhuang Zhou of "Zhuangzi's Dream".

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As a prophet from later generations, Zhuang Zhou was actually quite carefree.

Regarding whether he can successfully attain enlightenment, his attitude is that whether he succeeds or fails, he will do his best.

Because the path he seeks is the "path of freedom," which means letting go of everything, being carefree and at ease, and doing whatever he pleases.

Even after countless unsuccessful attempts to attain enlightenment, Zhuang Zhou still believed that he was on the right track.

Previous failures were simply because my abilities were not yet sufficient.

So, during a journey back in time, I stumbled upon the era of the Dao Ancestor.

Zhuang Zhou was born in this era with an almost unwavering decision to abandon everything and take a gamble.

This is why Zhuang Zhou appeared in this era, and it is also his attempt to rewrite his own origins.

Having had countless experiences before, Zhuangzi was already adept at rewriting his own origins.

Theoretically speaking, as long as no one else obstructs his path, Zhuang Zhou could have smoothly grown to the level of a celestial being in this era.

As for crossing the divine gates and becoming a great god?

Even those who have experience in becoming great gods still experience differences due to the different times.

Not to mention, the birth of many great gods was the result of various coincidences and serendipities.

Therefore, unless one is a truly great deity with absolute confidence in themselves, very few ordinary people have the courage to forcibly rewrite their own origins to prove their faith.

To be realistic, the pinnacle of an era is already the pursuit of countless powerful individuals.

Looking back on the past and pursuing something that lasts forever is, in every sense, a matter that involves both risks and opportunities.

Therefore, unless absolutely necessary, the vast majority of powerful gods who dominate an era will not take this step voluntarily.

In comparison, Zhuang Zhou was already one of the best among them, possessing both courage and ability.

Unfortunately, Zhuang Zhou underestimated the risks of attaining enlightenment in this era.

This is the era in which the Dao Ancestor manifested in the world; it is the true source of time.

In this day and age, even the Primordial Eight Trigrams, which suppress the universe, have only just been created.

The various paths to enlightenment have not yet manifested, the myriad gods spanning ancient and modern times have not yet returned to their places, and the difficulties Zhuang Zhou encountered in his cultivation were also quite different from those before.

In this situation, Mara, who should have appeared during Zhuangzi's "refining the spirit and returning to emptiness," was born prematurely.

"Marsh?"

When Lu Huaijin heard Zhuang Zhou mention the Heavenly Demon, his brows immediately furrowed.

Zhuang Zhou had never mentioned Mara before, and he had only briefly mentioned the Great Free Heaven and the inner demon.

That's my inner demon...

Noticing Lu Huaijin's change in expression, Zhuang Zhou explained in a rather embarrassed voice.

Because I have preached so many times, very few people have succeeded.

So, I don't know when it started, but every time I try to attain enlightenment, inner demons begin to emerge within me.

He is my opposite, the demon king born from my resentment and obsession...

[In the Great Free Heaven that I have evolved, He possesses power equal to, or even greater than, mine.]

Upon hearing this, Lu Huaijin immediately understood.

So it's because it's too embarrassing that they intentionally or unintentionally want to skip over this shameful past.

"Since He is your opposite, why are you less powerful than Him?"

Looking down at the giant Kun frozen in the permafrost at his feet, Lu Huaijin understood but also had a new question.

If Zhuangzi's method of cultivation originated from the "Chapter on the Division of Demons by the Six Desires," then there should be no reason why he couldn't deal with the inner demons that he himself had created.

This is also something I find unbelievable...

Upon hearing Lu Huaijin's question, Zhuang Zhou murmured in a tone that was both puzzled and curious.

This also shows Zhuangzi's magnanimity; he did not show any anger or hatred at being usurped.

Perhaps it's because we've chosen different paths?

Speaking with some uncertainty, Zhuang Zhou went on to explain further.

I walk the path of self-liberation, the path of great freedom, while the demon walks the path of external liberation.

My "Great Freedom Path" pursues self-transcendence, aiming to transcend the Three Realms and the Five Elements, thereby achieving carefree freedom and doing as one pleases.

However, the 'Path of Other-Transformation' is quite the opposite; it is a demonic path that turns all beings into 'me'.

When all things and beings are manifestations of "me," one can also achieve the goal of doing whatever one pleases and living freely.

This is our different understanding of the word 'carefree'!

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