Chapter 119 Too much forgetfulness
The Tao is invisible, giving birth to heaven and earth; the Tao is ruthless, moving the sun and the moon; the Tao is nameless, nourishing all things.
The ancient Heavenly Dao may not be as mysterious as the Great Dao, but there is one thing that is the same as the Great Dao, and that is... it has a fair heart towards all living things!
but……
All living beings in this world, whether they are born divine or acquired, whether they are immortals or mortals, as long as they have their own consciousness, it is impossible to maintain absolute justice.
If one does not harm justice towards his superiors, does not lose his private actions towards his subordinates, and does not harm justice due to personal love, he can be called a good person. Such a person has four parts of public spirit and six parts of private spirit.
Without distinguishing between relatives and strangers, and between the noble and the humble, if one makes decisions according to the law and clearly distinguishes between public and private, he can be called a righteous person. Such a person has 50% public spirit and 50% private spirit.
For the country, one forgets one's family; for the public, one forgets one's own interests; one does not rush to seek benefits or avoid harm, but only follows what is righteous. Such a person has six parts of public spirit and four parts of selfishness, and can be called a wise man.
Those who sacrifice themselves for others, dare to be the first in the world, and put the interests of heaven and earth before their own lives, such people, with seven parts of public spirit and three parts of selfishness, can be called saints.
A saint is never a state of mind, but a cultivation. It is the cultivation of Taoism and the cultivation of the heart of Taoism.
Public interest? Selfish interest?
The human heart is like a river, sometimes calm, sometimes turbulent, sometimes slow, sometimes turbulent. It is impossible to always remain in the same state.
Han Yi was sure that many years ago, he was not the selfish and profit-seeking person that Tongtian Jiaozhu described, but he didn't know when... he became such a person!
He looked at Master Tongtian and asked a very controversial question: "Teacher, do you think human nature is good or evil?"
Tong Tian Patriarch shook his head and said, "I have thought about this question a long time ago, but I don't have an answer! I can only teach by words and deeds, and influence my disciples with my own behavior! But in Jiejiao, there are still good and bad people. There are people who love power like Duobao, people who are kind like Jinling, people who are aggressive like Guiling, people who are indifferent like Wudang, and people like you who are only interested in profit!"
He was sure that it was right to teach everyone without distinction, but some things could never be changed, just like wolves, which were born to be bloodthirsty.
The fox is naturally synonymous with cunning!
After a long while, Master Tongtian sighed and said with emotion: "Perhaps, the essence of the soul is bloodthirsty. I can't ask wolves not to eat sheep, nor can I ask foxes not to steal chickens! Some things are ultimately difficult to change and cannot be forced, but as long as you have a clear conscience, that's enough!"
He has the most disciples, and they include all kinds of monsters and demons. Even if he only stays on Jin'ao Island, he has actually seen all kinds of people.
only……
This is His way!
No matter what, he will carry it out.
Han Yi frowned and asked, "Teacher, is it possible that someone like me who does not have a holy heart cannot obtain holy virtue and comprehend the innate holy virtue?"
"Not impossible!" Tongtian Patriarch glanced at Han Yi and said, "Unless you abandon your original consciousness, your race, your avenue, and become a part of the avenue of heaven and earth like Hou Tu, you can become a truly impartial person!"
Hou Tu turned into reincarnation and was no longer a witch.
Hou Tu, who gave up her own consciousness and racial bloodline to become a peaceful person, is undoubtedly a truly impartial person and is highly favored by the Holy Avenue.
But if a living being has lost consciousness, can it still be considered a living being?
Han Yi shook his head.
“This is not my way!”
Han Yi was absolutely unwilling to learn from Hou Tu and turn himself into a part of the great way of heaven and earth.
He admires those creatures who sacrifice themselves for others!
but……
It's just admiration!
It is impossible for him to become that kind of person.
Tongtian thought for a moment and said hesitantly, "Perhaps, there is another way!"
"any solution?"
Han Yi asked quickly.
This innate saintly virtue is related to his great path, so naturally he is unwilling to give it up easily.
Tongtian Sect Master said: "You can learn from Xuandu and use the Supreme Forgetfulness Method to split yourself into two, one half to carry the public heart and the other half to carry the private heart!"
"Xuandu?"
Han Yi couldn't help but frown when he heard this.
He remembered that just now Master Tongtian said that the Great Emperor of Fengdu was the incarnation of Xuandu, and that the Great Emperor of Fengdu had the heart of a saint and possessed the elements to become a saint.
"That's right!"
Tongtian Patriarch nodded and said, "Xuandu is a disciple of Master Taiqing. When the lich was slaughtering people, he wanted to stop it, but was stopped by Taiqing!"
"Because of this, he developed a demon in his heart."
"Tai Qing taught him the Supreme Forgetfulness Method for his only disciple, hoping that he could get rid of his inner demons and those distracting thoughts that hindered his practice!"
"but……"
"There were some problems during this process!"
"Although Xuandu's inner demons and distracting thoughts were all cut off, allowing him to advance by leaps and bounds in his future practice, and even surpass Duobao and Jinling, my disciples, Xuandu's consciousness was also divided into two. The selfish heart and the heart of seeking the Tao turned into the current Xuandu! And the public-spirited and compassionate heart turned into the Emperor of Fengdu!"
"Lust is what distinguishes a living being from a dead being. Taiqing Laozi wants to forcibly cut off Xuandu's lust, but this goes against the nature of living beings!"
"Back then, when the Supreme Forgetfulness Method had problems, Taiqing Laozi had a detailed discussion with me and Yuanshi Tianzun!" "I have this method, but it goes against the laws of nature. No one knows what it will become after practicing it!"
"Therefore, I do not recommend you to practice!"
Han Yi sighed and said, "But it seems that there is no better way!"
Xuandu practiced the supreme emotionlessness and divided his consciousness into two. Although there were hidden dangers, it was an indisputable fact that his cultivation had greatly improved and the Emperor of Fengdu had a public mind comparable to that of a saint.
If there is no other way, Han Yi is not the kind of person who won't turn back until he hits the wall.
Can……
If there is a way, he would never give up!
even if...
This method has great hidden dangers!
Thinking of this, Han Yi immediately bowed to Master Tongtian and said, "Teacher, I beg you to teach me the Supreme Forgetfulness Method! I have thought it through!"
Although Han Yi seems to be cautious by nature and thinks ten steps ahead before taking one step, he actually has unparalleled arrogance and madness hidden in his bones.
If there is a 50% benefit, he will take the risk. If there is a 100% benefit, he will dare to trample on all the rules of the world. If there is a 300% benefit, he will not hesitate even if there is a 99% chance that he will lose his life.
This is Han Yi!
even……
If Heaven issued a decree now that anyone who dared to attack a saint would be given a 1% chance of becoming a Heavenly Saint, Han Yi would definitely be the first to make the move.
"That's all!"
Tongtian Sect Master sighed, pointed a finger at Han Yi's forehead, and said, "Since you are determined to do this, it would be my fault if I stop you!"
Han Yi felt the technique appearing in his sea of consciousness, and immediately bowed and said, "Thank you, teacher, for the technique!"
Then, he started to study it in front of Master Tongtian.
after all……
There aren't many opportunities to have a saint protect you!
If he kills a being that disobeys him, Tongtian Sect Master will be there to help him suppress it at any time.
Xuandu is Xuandu, and he is him. Han Yi cannot guarantee that he will be like Xuandu and kill off a Fengdu Emperor with a fair heart.
The Master of Tongtian said, "Forget about emotions and be impartial. When you have emotions, forget about emotions. Don't be moved by emotions or disturbed by feelings. Heaven is the most private, but it is used impartially. Fate is controlled by Qi. The dead are the root of life, and the living are the root of death. Kindness comes from harm, and harm comes from kindness. Only in this way can you forget about emotions!"
After an unknown amount of time, Han Yi's eyes suddenly gleamed with a brilliant light, and his body was surrounded by a vague aura of Tao. He devoted all his heart to practicing the Supreme Forgetfulness Method, and emitted a voice like thunder.
"cut!"
Severe pain came, and it seemed as if the soul was torn apart, causing Han Yi to feel extremely painful. This kind of pain was just like the pain of thousands of ants.
Those so-called punishments are like playing in the face of such pain.
"what!"
Han Yi gritted his teeth and endured it.
He felt as if he was missing something, yet as if he was missing nothing.
After a long time, the intense pain dissipated, and he looked around and asked, "Did it succeed?"
"It's done!"
Tongtian Patriarch looked at Han Yi with a very strange expression and said, "However, you have no impartiality, so you cut off part of your indifference and the Dao Fruit of 'Yuchen Daojun'!"
Upon hearing this, Han Yi looked upwards and saw a figure whose face looked like both him and Taoist Yuchen floating above his head.
His strength also began to decline rapidly, falling to the level of the peak of True Immortal.
"how come?"
A look of horror appeared on Han Yi's face.
He could feel that he was connected to his other self, that their vision and understanding of the Tao were shared, but he was unable to control the other party.
And the other party cannot control him!
Apart from sharing the same vision and understanding of the Tao, they are completely two completely different creatures.
Seeing Han Yi looking over, the creature suddenly bowed to him and Tong Tian Jiaozhu and said, "Han Yuchen, hello, fellow Taoist, hello, teacher!"
Han Yi ignored him and turned to look at Tongtian Sect Master.
Tongtian Sect Master showed a helpless look and sighed, "Yuchen Daojun was originally my evil corpse. His Dao fruit was added to your body, as if it were one body. However, you have no impartiality. The Supreme Forgetfulness Method seems to have cut out your cold heart and Yuchen Daojun's impartiality at the same time!"
"What about him now?"
Han Yi's expression became even more confused, and he stared at Tongtian Jiaozhu.
After a good opportunity, Master Tongtian broke the silence and said, "I can't control him either! I don't know whether he is my evil corpse or your evil corpse now!"
(End of this chapter)