Swallowing the Stars: Level 1, One Talent, Invincible Chaos Origin

Chapter 193, Jiang Ming's Guidance
"This is.?"

Hong was shocked. When he ventured into the Illusionary Sea, the pressure from the Cosmic Venerable level on the twenty-first island was far less than the pressure brought to him by this endless starlight.

Just as the three were on the verge of collapse, about to crumble in this simulated 'starlight as vast as the sea, and weight as deep as the abyss'.

Jiang Ming's voice rang out calmly, yet it was like the first ray of light piercing through the darkness, entering their hearts with crystal clarity.

"Okay."

Before their eyes, in the boundless sea of ​​starlight, seemed to appear an invisible brushstroke.

This stroke is the manifestation of Jiang Ming's will!

It doesn't tear things apart ruthlessly, but rather it's like the most skilled painter creating a painting on paper. No matter how turbulent the starlight ahead, or how heavy the pressure is like an ancient mountain, it is naturally "cut open" and "broken open" under the "brushstroke" of this will.

It's not about brute force, but about using a higher dimension, a more fundamental level, to disregard these obstacles and move forward calmly.

Starlight cannot touch him, and heavy pressure cannot solidify his will.

When calamities befall me, I remain steadfast, my inner light ever-burning, untouched by worldly dust.

"Though countless calamities may occur, my heart will never waver."

Jiang Ming's voice rang out again, like a resounding bell, striking deep into the souls of the three.

boom! ! !
Luo Feng, Hong, and Lei Shen were deeply shaken, as if they had seen that undying spark of light at the beginning of the universe!

I have witnessed countless calamities, the birth and annihilation of brilliant stars, but only one will endures through the ages!
What kind of state of mind is that?
Hong's "all-encompassing" seems naive in comparison, because there is no need for tolerance; the calamity recedes on its own!

Luo Feng's "heart like a knife" appears fragile in front of it, because it needs no hardness and is impervious to all things!
Thor's 'yin and yang in harmony' appears contrived in comparison, for it is inherently complete, perfect, and without flaw!

The simulated scene slowly faded away, and the four returned to the courtyard.

Luo Feng, Hong, and Lei Shen remained silent for a long time, with fine beads of sweat seeping from their foreheads. Their eyes were filled with shock, bewilderment, and a hint of ecstatic joy at sudden enlightenment.

What they had just sensed was merely a trace of the essence of Jiang Ming's simulated willpower realm, yet it had already stirred their minds, as if they were witnessing a completely new and incomparably vast world!

Is this Jiang Ming's current state of mind?
Is this what it means to be 'unyielding through countless tribulations, yet my heart remains steadfast'?
Hong let out a long sigh and smiled wryly.

“I always thought I had found the way to cultivate my mind, and even reached the third level.”

Only today do I realize how narrow-minded I've been. Compared to your unwavering resolve and steadfast conscience, my so-called "tolerance" is utterly, utterly worthless.

His tone was full of emotion, but not jealousy, only admiration and longing.

Thor touched his bald head and smacked his lips.

"Wow, amazing, truly amazing. I feel like my little understanding of Yin and Yang, softness and strength, is just child's play in front of you. Is this a higher level?"

Jiang Ming calmed his mind, regained his composure, and smiled as he looked at his three most outstanding companions from Earth.

“The three realms of cultivating the mind are not three states, and my ‘unyielding through countless eons, my heart is never obscured’ is not a fourth level.”

He glanced at the three of them and said slowly.

"The reason you think there are different levels of self-cultivation is because different states of mind require different techniques or, in other words, different levels of intensity."

Stay true to yourself; there are no tricks, only one move: 'stay true to yourself' and withstand all impacts. Just like a rock being constantly polished by the impact of a flood.

It is very poor at resisting pressure, illusions, and soul attacks.

The resistance to these things can increase tenfold or a hundredfold through the "union of Yin and Yang and the heart of a child".
If one achieves a state of 'all-encompassing heart,' one's resistance to pressure, illusions, soul attacks, and many other things can increase a hundredfold or even a thousandfold.

Jiang Ming explained in a gentle and detailed manner. The four people present were all in a good state of mind, so they naturally understood Jiang Ming's explanation very quickly.

"The path of 'seeing one's true nature' is extremely stubborn, with unwavering self-belief. It may seem the most foolish, full of stumbles and setbacks, often resulting in injuries and even death. But if one can keep walking down this path..."

The purity of their hearts and the tenacity of their will are beyond imagination!
It's not that it's inferior to 'yin and yang in harmony,' it's just that the directions are different. One seeks the ultimate inward exploration, while the other seeks harmony and resonance with the outside world." Jiang Ming's gaze fell on Luo Feng, and his calm words seemed to explode like thunder in Luo Feng's ears.

Jiang Ming then looked at Thor.

"'Yin and Yang in harmony, the heart of a child,' a state of perfect harmony and understanding, a communion between heaven and man."

It can mobilize internal and external forces to the greatest extent, follow the laws, make rapid progress, and rarely encounter bottlenecks.

This is not taking shortcuts, but rather another form of wisdom.

It's not that it's inferior to 'a heart that embraces everything,' but the latter is more ambitious, desiring to take the lead.

"And 'the heart embraces everything'."

Jiang Ming looked at Hong one last time.

"With a heart that embraces the universe, boundless ambition, and the ability to turn all kinds of setbacks into their own use, one possesses inexhaustible motivation."

This does make it easier to expand, but it doesn't necessarily surpass the former two.

Because the end of a road is not determined by its initial width.

"It depends on whether it suits you and whether you can persevere long enough to see what kind of scenery this road will eventually lead to."

There is no high or low level of self-cultivation.

Jiang Ming concluded, his voice carrying a calm acceptance of having seen through the fog.

"The only difference is the path of perseverance."

There is no such thing as one being superior or inferior.

The so-called division of realms is nothing more than road signs drawn by those who came before based on their own experiences, a convenient map for those who are 'sitting in a well and looking at the sky'.

But when you truly step out of that 'well,' you'll discover that the starry sky is boundless, and there are countless paths to take. Every path you persevere on to the extreme can lead to incredible realms, even more!

Ultimate eternity!

Luo Feng's eyes flashed with a sharp light. He recalled the pure killing and devouring instinct of his Golden Horned Beast clone. If judged by Earth's mindset, it was close to that of a wild beast, but wasn't it also another extreme form of 'enlightenment'?
Believe in your true self, and sever all ties!
If we continue down this path, will we become weak?

The intent of the sword in his heart seemed to have become more refined. He was no longer concerned about whether it was 'too rigid to break', but rather focused on the sharpness of the sword itself.

Not only Luo Feng gained something, but Lei Shen and Hong Zai also had great insights into the path of enlightenment, and after Jiang Ming's guidance, they both made significant progress.

Seeing this, Jiang Ming smiled slightly. His guidance was sufficient. He then changed the subject, returning to reality.

"Alright, let's leave this discussion of state of mind here. Hong, you summoned us not just to talk about the Illusionary Sea, did you?"

"Yes, there are other things too."

Hong composed himself, gathered his thoughts, and continued speaking.

"When I failed to reach the twenty-first island, it immediately attracted the attention of the highest-ranking members of the Giant Axe Arena. The Lord of the Universe descended, and even the founder of the Giant Axe Arena was present."

"The great founder immediately ordered the news to be kept secret. So even the cosmic venerables were unaware of this news."

"The founder of the Giant Axe directly accepted me as a disciple."

Hong smiled slightly, but his expression turned serious the next moment.

"But at the same time, it exposed the secrets of Earth."

"A real big secret, a terrible secret."

(End of this chapter)