In the future, Earth becomes a relic of the mythical era.

Chapter 333 Refining the Spiritual Root
When the surroundings become quiet, time seems to pass exceptionally quickly.

It's also possible that Xie Lingxin was so engrossed in cultivation and treasure refining that she was unaware of the changing of the sun and moon outside the cave.

Two months have passed in the blink of an eye.

He refined the Water and Fire Elixir Cauldron, which Jin Yuan took. It seems that he later resold it to Nian Youyou, without him ever asking any questions.

This saves him the trouble.

He was originally worried about what to do for Nian Youyou.

Another Bonefire Divine Pearl was also refined a few days ago.

However, an accident occurred just as the Divine Fire Pearl was being forged.

He was actually ambushed by his own "nature"!
It's that restless monkey!

Since he suppressed this restless mind several times, it has been very well-behaved.

Although he remained mischievous and playful, he never caused any trouble.

It made him almost forget that his mind was restless and unsettled!

They are extremely cunning!
He had endured for so long, and then suddenly struck at the moment when he was in a hurry to open the furnace!
That almost cost him his life.

This monstrous creature has become extremely powerful without anyone noticing!
The restless mind is fundamentally his own true nature, and it is one and two, two and one.

His progress was rapid, incomparable to what it used to be, and so was his restless mind.

The sudden attack caused him to lose his composure, and not only did the Bone-Strike Divine Fire Pearl almost fail, but he also suffered internal injuries.

The restless mind originates from the mind itself; it first injures the liver and heart, then the spirit, and finally the very essence of life!

[Root Factor: Superior -1.21%]

After he mastered the "Eastern Sea Dragon's Journey of Creation Diagram" and the "Great Thousand Furnace," and broke through to the superior level, his innate talent continued to steadily increase.

This wretched creature caused nearly half of our losses!

Even with the dew, it took him two days to recover.

But the damaged spiritual root can never be recovered!

What a terrible creature!

When he first refined the Innate Profound Water Yin Thunder Diagram, he did not choose to suppress the Mind Monkey and sever its "nature" like the Mountain-Carrying Thunder Diagram passed down by Bai Ruhui. Instead, he let it cultivate in the Water Dirty Cave.

The monkey once said, "If you let me cultivate, I will surely surpass you one day!"

"Don't blame me for turning on you, I'll turn this world upside down! I'll overturn this land!"

"I will be the master of heaven and earth!"

Time has passed, and he has forgotten it all.

I never imagined that this beast would actually do such a thing!
Reversing the Heavenly Ranks! Truly reversing the Heavenly Ranks!

Fortunately, he had mastered the supernatural power of the Buddha Kingdom in his palm, and was able to suppress it with a single palm strike within his sea of ​​consciousness.

They are still bound with iron chains.

Xie Ling calmed his mind and sank into the sea of ​​consciousness.

Even though the monkey was bound, it still bared its teeth and looked fierce when it saw him arrive.

Obviously not.

"You wretched child, what do you intend to do?"

"We are one, what good would it do you to turn against me?"

"Shout!"

The mind roared, "We are one, you should know that you would never submit to anyone!"

"You are so carefree and unrestrained, yet you have bound me to this illusory world, preventing me from being free!"

"How could I not rebel!"

Xie Lingxin remained silent.

Putting himself in his shoes, he truly couldn't have tolerated it.

If there is even a glimmer of hope, he might endure it.

But given the chance, they will definitely turn on you.

However, letting it out is also impossible.

This restless mind is his true nature. If he goes out and causes trouble or falls into the hands of others, wouldn't that be asking for trouble for himself?

"You wretched creature, if you remain obstinate, then I will have no choice but to completely refine you!"

Bai Ruhui once said that this restless mind must be suppressed.

Since ancient times, not only one person has chosen to indulge their restless mind, and thus attained the Great Dao.

But no one knew what method he used.

In order to maintain his true nature, he also chose to indulge himself.

But now it seems he overestimated himself.

The accident a few days ago still terrifies him.

If it actually succeeds, Xie Lingxin doesn't know what will happen.
Will I die?

Or will the restless mind steal my body and replace me with someone else?
I dare not gamble, and I cannot gamble.

He asked Liu Ruozhuo.

Liu Ruozhuo simply smiled and told him to go back to where he came from to find the answer.

He hates riddle people!

He could only look to "Journey to the West".

Because the Innate Mysterious Water Yin Thunder Diagram was deciphered from here.

He originally thought that this Mind Monkey was like the monkey inside, about to wreak havoc in the Heavenly Palace.

He should learn from Buddha and suppress him with a single stroke.

But no matter how many times I read that passage, I couldn't make heads or tails of it.

You can't just keep patting it with your palm all day long, all the time.

Let alone whether the restless mind can stand it, he certainly can't stand it himself.

Until yesterday, he read it from the beginning again and finally grasped a glimmer of inspiration.

The very first line of the book reads: "The spiritual root nurtures and gives birth to the source, and the mind and nature are cultivated to give birth to the Great Dao!"

"Right at the top of that mountain, there is a magical stone..."

"It has nine orifices and eight openings, arranged according to the Nine Palaces and Eight Trigrams..."

"Since the beginning of time, it has received the essence of heaven and earth, the light of the sun and moon. After a long time of being touched by these, it has developed a spiritual awareness..."

"Within, a celestial embryo was born, which one day burst open, producing a stone egg, about the size of a round ball. Upon seeing the wind, it transformed into a stone monkey, complete with facial features and four limbs. It then learned to crawl and walk, and bowed to the four directions. Its eyes emitted two beams of golden light, shooting straight up to the heavens..."

Xie Lingxin had recently heard Liu Ruozhuo preach, and "coincidentally" he spoke about the inherent qualities of the human body. He said that "the spiritual root is in the human body, everyone has it, and everyone is perfect. It does not increase when one is a saint, nor does it decrease when one is an ordinary person. People use it every day without knowing it."

"Humans are born with innate qualities and grow up after birth. As knowledge is developed, the spiritual root becomes obscured, truth turns into falsehood, and thus evil and righteousness become indistinguishable, reason and desire become mixed, and birds and beasts live together."

"Although the innate spiritual root is obscured by the acquired, it is not completely extinguished by the acquired. It is up to those with aspirations to diligently study the origins of the Dao and return to their original state."

The general idea is that humans are born with innate spiritual potential, but this potential is obscured by later experiences.

There is only a sliver of hope that we can recover our losses.

His defying his innate nature and refining the Five Elements is also a way of returning to one's original state.

The Five Elements of the Primordial Nature are the organs and systems of the body, which constitute the physical body.

The so-called spiritual root, besides this physical body, also includes the true nature and spirit.

Xie Lingxin once heard him lament, "Every household has such a treasure; it is only fools who do not fully recognize it."

"If one recognizes this treasure, one will know that it is a blessed land of immortals and Buddhas, containing great fortune, sudden enlightenment and perfect understanding. It is a creation of heaven and earth, as if it were one's own, requiring no other seeking. One can live a peaceful and secure life, with one's destiny in one's own hands, thus saving oneself from the wrath of heaven."

As the saying goes: My fate is in my own hands, not in the hands of heaven and earth.

"It's easier said than done."

"I have cultivated for tens of thousands of years, yet I still cannot attain perfect enlightenment. I can only live a life of mere survival in a corner of the world, unable to enjoy true freedom and great self-confidence..."

Liu Ruozhuo looked forlorn and melancholy at the time.

He had never seen this enlightened immortal show such an expression before; it was rather somber and aged.

It left him unsure of how to feel.

This ancient master, with tens of thousands of years of cultivation, seems to still be trapped in the shackles of life and death, unable to escape.

Is it really possible for me to reach that point?

Do not!
Whether or not you can reach it, keep your head down and keep moving forward!

There is absolutely no reason to stop and turn back!
Xie Lingxin cut off that trace of despondency.

My mind returned to "Journey to the West".

Since humans are born with innate spiritual roots, they are blinded by acquired influences and thus fall into defilement, making it difficult for them to return to their original state.

Why don't I go through it all again?
There's no way I can put myself back into my mother's womb.

But the Mind Monkey, who is originally one with him, might be!

If we could refine the restless mind again, aside from anything else, at least we could subdue its wildness and stop it from constantly thinking about suing us for rebellion.

Moreover, if this path can be successfully traversed, it might become a unique and unparalleled road to heaven...

No, there's also the True Immortal Bai Ruhui mentioned who cultivated the Mind Monkey, capable of "entering and exiting the chaotic realm of the spirit, entering the Heavenly Palace to steal immortal pills, entering giant seas to steal immortal treasures, and entering treasure mountains to steal immortal peaches."

With this, one can "steal all the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, refine an indestructible body, and become invincible in battle... attain enlightenment, enjoy immortal bliss forever, and live as long as heaven and earth!"
Xie Lingxin recalled Bai Ruhui's words and felt more and more that the ancient immortal was cultivating the "Dao" recorded in "Journey to the West"!
If I could replicate this path, would it be possible for me to truly become an immortal?

The problem now is how to subdue the Mind Monkey...

When in doubt, consult your master!
Xie Lingxin sank into her sea of ​​consciousness, donned the Buddha's robe, transformed into a Buddha-like spirit, and stepped into the chaos of the mind...

……

Laoshan Grotto Heaven.

Taiqing Palace.

"Teacher! I'm here again!"

At the gate of Taiqing Palace, a handsome young Taoist boy saw him and turned to run away.

This boy was named Qingfeng, but he was not the Qingfeng from Wuzhuang Temple; he was truly "Qingfeng".

It is a refreshing breeze in the mountains, inspired by Liu Ruozhuo!
This is a method that Xie Lingxin cannot comprehend at present.

So after getting to know Qingfeng better in Laoshan, he often bothered him, trying to find out some secrets from him.

With his stubbornness and shamelessness, he gradually drove Qingfeng to the point of running away whenever he saw him.

Why are you running? Do you think I'd eat you?!

Xie Lingxin curled her lip, thinking, "They really don't know what's good for them!"

"teacher!"

They arrived at the main hall shouting all the way.

Liu Ruozhuo's figure slowly emerged on the futon.

Xie Lingxin also admired this skill.

That's so pretentious!
"Your lessons are over for today, why are you here again?"

Liu Ruozhuo always had this kind smile on his face.

Xie Lingxin knelt on the prayer mat with practiced ease: "Teacher, I understand!"

Liu Ruozhuo's smile remained unchanged: "What have you realized?"

Xie Ling thought fiercely, "I have cultivated a Mind Monkey, but this wretched creature is still unrepentant and always thinks of turning the world upside down!"

"It almost damaged my foundation a few days ago, I'm going to refine it!"

"Return to the origin and rebuild the spiritual root!"

Liu Ruozhuo showed no surprise upon hearing this, and nodded with a smile: "Excellent."

Xie Lingxin's eyes widened: "Teacher, did you already see it? Is that why you suddenly talked to me about those principles a few days ago?"

Liu Ruozhuo remained noncommittal, and smiled, "You've come here seeking a method to rebuild your spiritual root?"

Xie Lingxin nodded repeatedly.

Liu Ruozhu shook his head: "I can't."

"Um?!"

Xie Ling looked guilty and said, "Teacher, you're being unfair! You lied to me before, saying I didn't know how to refine pills!"

"Ha ha ha ha……"

Liu Ruozhuo laughed loudly.

"It's quite remarkable that you, you mischievous monkey, have waited until now to speak."

He shook his head and laughed, "That pill was not refined by me either."

“Go to the mountaintop. You received the innate spiritual root from Ancestor Jingru last time, and you haven’t paid your respects for many days. Go to the Sanguan Temple and pay your respects.”

Xie Lingxin was overjoyed: "Teacher, was that elixir refined by Ancestor Jingru?"

Liu Ruozhuo nodded and smiled, "Fellow Daoist Jingru is most skilled in the Dao of Creation. Go and consult her; you will surely gain something."

"Thank you teacher!"

Xie Lingxin jumped up and ran out of Taiqing Palace in a flash.

(End of this chapter)