Chapter 564: Preaching and Laying the Foundation
The way of Qi refining that Ye Changsheng talked about was not the common basic knowledge, but the truth that pointed directly to the origin of the Tao.
He used easy-to-understand language to explain the essence and significance of Qi refining in a simple and easy-to-understand way, so that these young people had a new understanding of Qi refining.
The sermon lasted for nearly two hours. Ye Changsheng was dry-mouthed, but his spirit was extremely excited.
He looked at the bright-eyed and thoughtful boys and girls below, and his heart was full of hope.
After the sermon, Ye Changsheng gave everyone the opportunity to ask questions.
A young man who looked fifteen or sixteen years old mustered up his courage, stood up, and asked respectfully: "Grandfather, you said that to refine Qi, one must comprehend the laws of heaven and earth and understand the rhythm of Tao. However, our cultivation is still shallow, how can we do this?"
Ye Changsheng smiled slightly, looked at the young man with appreciation, and said: "Good question. Comprehending the laws of heaven and earth and the rhythm of Tao is not something that can be achieved overnight, it requires accumulation over time and step by step. Your cultivation is still shallow now, so it is naturally difficult to directly comprehend the mystery of the laws of heaven and earth. But you can start with the things around you, from every blade of grass, every mountain and water, every breath, to feel the flow of spiritual energy of heaven and earth, and to experience the laws of all things in nature."
"The road of cultivation is everywhere. Eating and sleeping is Tao, walking and practicing swordsmanship is also Tao. The key is whether you experience and comprehend with your heart. As long as you observe with your heart, think with your heart, and practice with your heart, one day, you will Comprehend the mystery of the laws of heaven and earth, and step into a higher realm. "
Another girl also stood up and asked with some doubts: "Grandfather, you said that we should focus on the cultivation of the heart of Tao and the soul. But how should we cultivate the heart of Tao and the soul in our daily life?"
Ye Changsheng patiently explained: "The cultivation of the heart of Tao is to sharpen the mind and strengthen the faith. You can sharpen your mind through meditation, reflection on your own mistakes, and restrain your desires. You can also strengthen your faith by experiencing the world and experiencing all kinds of life.
As for the cultivation of the soul, some special skills and methods are required. However, for your current cultivation, the most important thing is to lay a solid foundation and improve your cultivation. When your cultivation reaches a certain level, I will teach you the method of cultivating the soul. "
Ye Changsheng answered the questions raised by the younger generations one by one. His answers were easy to understand, both high-level and close to reality, which benefited the young men and women present.
After the sermon, the young men and women saluted Ye Changsheng again.
After the boys and girls respectfully withdrew, Ye Changsheng took a short rest and moved to the other side of the family martial arts arena.
More than 60 Ye family members had already gathered here. They were calm and steady, and their every move was full of restrained power. They were the foundation-building cultivators of the Ye family.
Unlike the young Qi-refining period he had just faced, most of the people standing in front of Ye Changsheng were the backbone of the family.
Among them, some were the third-generation descendants of Ye Changsheng, who were in their prime and were determined to make progress; others were the fourth-generation rising stars, full of vigor and potential.
They had experienced the baptism of time and witnessed the ups and downs of the world of immortal cultivation. Their eyes were less immature and more steady and resolute.
Ye Changsheng glanced at the crowd, nodded slightly, and a look of approval appeared on his face.
Foundation-building cultivators have already stepped into the threshold of immortal cultivation, possessing stronger strength and longer lifespan, and are the cornerstone of the family's development and growth.
"No need to be polite, sit down."
Ye Changsheng's tone was still gentle, but with a hint of the majesty of an elder.
The foundation-building monks sat down cross-legged as he was told, with solemn expressions, waiting for the teachings of the ancestor. They knew that the opportunity for the ancestor to preach in person was extremely rare, and each time contained profound truths, enough to benefit them greatly.
Ye Changsheng cleared his throat and slowly said: "Today, the theme of my sermon for you is the word 'foundation building'."
As soon as he finished speaking, the foundation-building monks present were immediately refreshed and pricked up their ears, fearing that they would miss a word.
"Foundation building, as the name suggests, is the foundation of the road to immortality. The Qi Refining Stage is like the ramming stage of building a house, while the Foundation Building Stage is to lay the foundation and erect pillars and beams. Whether the foundation is stable directly determines how high the building can be built and how much wind and rain it can withstand."
Ye Changsheng paused, his eyes became sharp, as if to penetrate everyone's heart.
"Many of you have successfully broken through the foundation building stage with the help of the foundation building fruit. Although the foundation building fruit is a natural treasure that can help people quickly build a foundation, it is not without disadvantages. If one's own foundation is unstable, forcing the foundation to be built is like building a tall building on the beach. It looks majestic, but it is actually vulnerable."
When these words came out, many foundation building cultivators were startled and their faces changed slightly.
Among them, many people did rely on the power of the foundation building fruit to build their foundation, and they all had some hidden worries in their hearts.
Ye Changsheng saw this and continued, "I am not denying the effectiveness of the foundation-building fruit. The foundation-building fruit can save you decades of hard work and allow you to enter a higher realm faster. This is a huge advantage in itself. But the key is how you use this advantage to make up for the shortcomings in your foundation."
"The foundation-building realm is not only about the accumulation of true energy, but also about shaping and perfecting your own foundation. You must understand that foundation-building is not only about building the foundation of the physical body, but also the foundation of the heart of Tao, the foundation of magic power, and the foundation of the soul."
Ye Changsheng began to explain the mystery of foundation-building in a simple and easy-to-understand way.
He did not stick to specific techniques and moves, but explained the essence and significance of foundation building from a higher level and a more macro perspective.
"The foundation of the physical body is to strengthen the physique and temper the physical body. After building the foundation, your physical body will get a qualitative leap, with stronger strength, faster speed, and stronger defense. But the stronger the physical body is, the better it is. The key is balance. Excessive pursuit of physical strength will ignore the cultivation of mana and soul, leading to an imbalance in the foundation."
"The foundation of the heart of Tao is to strengthen your faith and sharpen your will. After building the foundation, you will face more temptations and challenges. If you are not careful, you will lose your way and even go astray. Only with a firm heart of Tao can you resist external evil, stick to your original intention, and move forward on the road of cultivating immortals."
"The foundation of mana is to be pure and condensed, and to be integrated. After building the foundation, the true qi in your body will be transformed into mana, with stronger power and wider uses. But the more mana is not better. The key is purity and condensation. Only by polishing the mana like fine steel can it exert its greatest power."