"The heart is reason?" Wang Tiangang was stunned by these three words from Li Changan.
It seems to be only three simple words, but it seems to contain some mysterious power, and people can't help but pry into the truth.
Seeing Wang Tiangang's thoughtful expression, Li Changan was basically sure.
In this era, the practice methods are indeed different from those of thousands of years ago.
Senior Lu Zhengju's era was not as strict as the master said when he was in the fifth level.
If the current two roads have completely fixed people on one road.
So in Senior Lu Zhengju's time, his understanding of the fifth level realm can be described as unconstrained and unconstrained.
It is really diverse, and the eight immortals cross the sea and each show their magical powers.
Although there are many losers, they will never lack the courage to fight.
The two roads mentioned by Master belong to the Zhongzhengdao, a bumpy and unbreakable right road.
But besides these avenues, aren’t there also winding paths that lead to secluded places?
What happened during these hundreds and thousands of years?
Why do so many things seem to have been cut off in the intervening years?
But now that Neo-Confucianism has been proven, it is the road to the top.
In terms of mental learning, there will definitely not be much difference.
At this time, Wang Tiangang woke up from his deep thoughts and asked, "Chang'an, what do you mean by what you just said about the mind being reason?"
Li Changan said, "This method may be opposed to the second path mentioned by Master, but in fact it is an extension and development, which can confirm each other."
"Disciples only express their own opinions."
"Master Shigong said that everything has its own reason, and Chang'an called it Neo-Confucianism."
"The mind is the principle, so let's call it mind science."
He stretched out his index finger and first drew a small circle on the ground, and then drew a larger circle outside the circle.
Then, Li Changan pointed to the larger circle outside and said,
"This great circle is the principle of all things."
Then pointing to the small circle within the big circle, "This small circle is the principle of itself."
Wang Tiangang nodded and motioned for Li Changan to continue.
Li Changan pointed out each point in the big circle, "Neo-Confucianism believes that principles are everywhere, and everything in the world, including humans, must follow its principles."
"This principle is Tao and Tai Chi."
"So, since everything has its own principles, students should study the principles of each thing."
"The points within this large circle are the principles of each thing."
His hand did not stop, but continued to point out more points, "In the beginning, students may only get the theory of a certain thing."
"But after you have a lot of these principles, you will suddenly understand them, and your understanding of the principles will reach the extreme."
"This can be called studying things and achieving knowledge."
"Now that we have recognized higher principles, our own behavior will be natural and consistent with these principles."
Li Changan drew an arrow from the point in the big circle and pointed it at the small circle.
"Study the principles of all things, and you will naturally understand the principles of a gentleman."
"This is the Zhongzheng Avenue."
Wang Tiangang nodded and twirled his beard, "Yes, your understanding of this Tao has already reached its essence."
Li Changan smiled and continued, "From the outside to the inside, first seek the fundamental laws of unity in the world, and then guide your own way. This is Neo-Confucianism."
"And what the student just said is that the mind is the reason, which means to start from the inside...out."
He drew two more circles, one large and one small, and then led arrows from the small circle to the large circle outside.
"Xinxue believes that reason is only the reason in people's hearts, and it is the morality in people's hearts."
"For example, serving your father does not mean seeking filial piety from your father."
"Serving the monarch does not mean seeking loyalty from the monarch."
"Filial piety, loyalty, trust and benevolence are all only in our hearts, and the heart is the reason."
"A heart that is not blinded by selfish desires is the law of heaven."
"Using this heart of heavenly principles is filial piety when you serve your father, loyalty when you serve your monarch, and trustworthiness and benevolence when you make friends and govern the people."
“The truth is within the heart, why should we seek it from outside?”
When Li Changan said this, Wang Tiangang's expression changed again and again.
Just a few sentences and hundreds of words made him feel like he was facing a formidable enemy.
"No, no..."
Wang Tiangang frowned tightly. At this moment, beads of sweat were actually falling from his body, which had been protected from the cold and heat for a long time. "This statement is biased."
"The principle of all things, even if it is unintentional, still exists."
Li Changan said, "The fundamental principle of existence is the principle of things. For example, rocks decay, pines and bamboos flourish, this is the principle of things."
"But the principle of things is the principle between people. Does it really still exist from the beginning to the end?"
"If one day my body dies and my spirit disappears, will my principles for treating my master still exist?"
This question stopped Wang Tiangang.
Li Changan continued, "Death is like a lamp going out. If I die, then for me, filial piety, loyalty, trust and benevolence will naturally cease to exist."
"So the principles of things have always existed, but the principles of things exist because of people."
"The principles of things are the natural laws of the universe; the principles of things are the ethics and morality of human society."
"Students ask about the way of a gentleman. The way of a gentleman is the way one treats the outside world. Naturally, it is the way of things, and it is ethics and morality."
There was even more sweat on Wang Tiangang's forehead. Li Changan's words were like sharp arrows piercing the originally unbreakable wall of truth.
The principle that allowed him to persist for so long was actually in danger of collapsing.
Seeing Master like this, Li Changan hurriedly said, "Master, Master..."
However, Wang Tiangang did not wake up, but his aura began to become disordered.
Li Changan was suddenly startled. Oh no, this is because the Taoist mind has been affected. He quickly summoned the Cangsheng Sheji Cauldron and used his magic power to strike it suddenly.
"Boom..."
The low and long sound of the cauldron echoed in the cave, like morning bells and evening drums, deafening and deafening.
Wang Tiangang woke up immediately and looked at Li Changan in disbelief.
He never expected that his disciple would have such a deep understanding of principles.
It's simply unimaginable.
This principle is Tao and Tai Chi.
Strictly speaking, only scribes who are at the level of common people will explore the Tao, because this is a key step to becoming a saint.
One must have one's own holy way in order to become a saint. Otherwise, it would be a fool's errand to have power but no holy way.
He himself only followed the methods of his predecessors to understand "Tao" and "Principle".
But his disciple actually revealed another method of understanding "Tao" and "Principle".
This...this...is already the prototype of the holy way!
How could Wang Tiangang not be surprised?
After Li Changan saw that his master had recovered, he cautiously asked, "Master, how are you?"
Wang Tiangang looked complicated and waved his hand, "You continue."
"According to what you said, Neo-Confucianism and Xinxue seem to be in conflict with each other. Could it be that the ways of saints also confront each other?"
"No." Li Changan shook his head and said, "Neo-Confucianism and Xinxue come from the same source, and what they seek is the way of the sage."
"It's just that Neo-Confucianism is more inclined to the way of nature. Then the way of nature affects the way of life."
"The study of mind is more inclined to the way of life. Understand the way of life clearly, and then deal with the way of nature."
Wang Tiangang unconsciously asked with a tone of seeking advice, "How did you come up with this theory of mind learning?"
"When manpower is limited, the way of nature is vast and profound, and not everyone has enough energy to understand it one by one." Li Changan explained,
"Besides, what a student seeks is the way of a gentleman, so naturally he must seek it from himself."
"How can understanding a piece of bamboo or stone grinding help the way of a gentleman?"
Wang Tiangang already understood somewhat. He looked at Li Changan with emotion in his eyes.
"What you call mind science is a profound knowledge that cannot be explained in just a few words."
"You have to continue to improve it in the future. When you reach the first level, this mind study will be your way to sainthood."
"Master, I'm waiting for the day when you can preach to the world!"
Li Chang'an was a little ashamed. In terms of Xinxue, he was just picking up others' wisdom and he really couldn't bear his master's praise.
However, some of the things Master said are right. There is no mind study in this world yet, and this method is indeed qualified to become the method of the holy way.
Wang Tiangang didn't say much to avoid affecting Li Changan's mood, and instead asked,
"Since you have gained such insights on the holy path, what do you think about the fifth-grade gentleman realm?"
Li Changan thought for a moment and said, "Since what I'm asking for is supernatural power, why not just ask for magical power?"
"Why do you need to understand so many principles and then confirm your magical powers?"
"For example, if I study scriptures, classics, poems, and songs, as long as they are related to them, I will understand their grammar, and then learn from others' strengths to achieve supernatural powers."
When Wang Tiangang heard this, he immediately shook his head,
"No."
"This method is too dangerous!"
"The prerequisite for seeking from the heart is to understand one's own heart."
"If you don't understand your own mind and directly seek supernatural powers, this is an act of blinding your heart. Once you fail, the consequences will be disastrous."
"We must not take such risks!"
Li Changan also knew that what Wang Tiangang said was true, but time waited for no one.
He has reached the sixth level of civil and military perfection and seems powerful, but only when he reaches the fifth level can he barely have the power to protect himself.
Moreover, if the arts of literature and art do not break through, the arts of martial arts will also be stuck. After the fusion of culture and martial arts, they can no longer be separated.
How could he wait?
"Master, although this method is thrilling, it is not impossible to try. There is a method in Chang'an. If it doesn't work, you can stop it immediately."
Wang Tiangang was afraid that Li Changan would be greedy for credit and advance too quickly, "You should talk about it first, and we, grandson and grandson, will discuss and study it together."
Li Changan opened his fingers, and wind control runes flew out one by one, rising and falling in front of Wang Tiangang.
These runes either exist alone or merge in pairs to form new runes.
Even a large piece of it was combined together to form something similar to a magic circle.
The weather is ever-changing and ever-changing.
Wang Tiangang was stunned again.
He felt that after meeting his disciple, he spent his time in a series of shocks.
After finally reaching the third level of martial arts, he was ready to have a good time, but he was restrained by his disciple again and again. It was really... a little helpless.
"What kind of method is this?" Wang Tiangang asked.
Li Changan snapped his fingers, and the wind-controlling runes began to assemble rapidly.
"This is a method that the disciple discovered after he was in the Xilie Demon Kingdom in order to prevent his use of grammar from being discovered."
"The inscription method is formed by merging the demon clan's unique demon inscription method with our human race's grammar."
"This is the disciple's wind-controlling inscription method. It contains the word 'speed', 'light' word, 'long wind and breaking waves' and other grammars. In addition, there is also the demon tribe's 'eagle strikes a thousand miles' inscription method..."
The cyan wind control runes displayed each grammar and demon inscription method separately, and then merged into one again, turning into the most basic wind control runes, flying back to the palm and disappearing.
All movements flowed smoothly, as if directed by an arm.
Wang Tiangang was silent. His disciple's understanding was too strong and his talent was too monstrous, leaving him with no sense of accomplishment.
This method of inscription...
It simply breaks the shackles of grammar that have existed for thousands of years.
Another important existence comparable to Xinxue!
After the scribes understood the grammar, they either regarded it as ordinary grammar and used it casually.
Or you can regard it as a treasure, turn it into your natal grammar, and cultivate it with great concentration.
But grammar is the method of literary education. Once it is finalized, how can it be changed at will?
The scribes' methods are endless, because there are many grammars and the coordination between them is exquisite.
As far as he knew, there had never been a scribe who could combine many grammars into one.
It’s not that no one has tried, trying to draw on the strengths of others and create the strongest grammar.
Most of the scribes who had such an idea were geniuses, but they still failed, wasting their precious youth, and ended up doing nothing and living a mediocre life.
However, his disciple actually succeeded!
And it was a huge success.
It's almost like a dream.
Wang Tiangang no longer knows what surprise and shock are.
A junior who has not yet entered the fifth level has already found his own method of the holy way. What else is impossible?
"If you can stop at any time, it doesn't mean you can't try." Wang Tiangang finally relented.
Li Changan has the means to integrate grammar, and he can indeed try it slowly, and maybe he can really succeed.
"Now that you are integrating civil and martial arts, your civil and martial arts will definitely be promoted together, so you must at least prepare what is needed for the first thought of a gentleman and the first turn of returning to the Yuan Dynasty."
Wang Tiangang reminded, "Gather the innate things in your body. Once there are signs of entering the fifth level, you must swallow them immediately and practice your magical powers at the same time."
Li Changan nodded solemnly, suddenly remembered something, and asked, "Master, are the three-legged golden crow eggs considered an innate thing?"
Wang Tiangang blinked and looked at Li Changan with a confused expression, "What did you say? Golden Crow Egg?"
"It's a three-legged golden crow egg, not a golden crow egg." Li Changan corrected.
After a long while, Wang Tiangang had to accept another shocking news.
"The three-legged Golden Crow inherits the essence of the sun, so it can naturally be regarded as an innate thing."
"You take it out first, and when the time is right, I will help you break it open."
"Okay." Li Changan decisively took out the three-legged golden black egg.
The temperature in the cave suddenly rose to a higher level.
"You don't want to hatch it? This is the race of Heavenly Emperors in myths and legends, existences that stand above the demon saints." Wang Tiangang looked at the three-legged Golden Crow egg and felt a little distressed.
Li Changan said, "I thought about it before, but then I thought about it. I don't know how long it will take to hatch."
"Even if it is hatched, let alone raising it into a demon saint, even if it is only raised to a first-class level, I can't afford to raise it. I might as well use it to strengthen myself."
Wang Tiangang nodded: "Since you have made your decision, I won't say anything else and concentrate on your cultivation. I will protect the law for you."
Li Changan bowed respectfully to Wang Tiangang, then closed his eyes and opened the mutton-fat jade book in his mind.
The mutton-fat jade book opened with a clatter, and poems and scriptures appeared in front of me.
"Visual thinking is naturally related to seeing first."
"If you want to see a thousand miles away, go to a higher level...you will be at the top of the mountain and see all the mountains and small mountains...not afraid of the floating clouds covering your eyes, because you will be at the highest level."
"So when Shi Siming is concerned, he must also consider that he should be in a high position, with high authority and overlooking the world."
…
When the mutton-fat jade book was opened, all the insights related to Shisi Ming sprung up like bamboo shoots after a rain.
"There is a saying in "Mencius: King Hui of Liang": 'If it is clear enough to see the end of the hair, but if there is no public notice, then the king will allow it?'"
"Since there is a clear understanding of the situation, it is natural that there should also be Shi Shaotan's poem."
"Go up to the machine and look at the top of the door. Look at the hair of the hair. It is dark and dim, and the dangerous cliff is flat and flat. The Buddhas of the three generations have no way to look at it. How can they be buried alive?"
…
"You should also be able to see the subtleties and know the autumn."
"The mountain monk can't count the number of jiats, and one fallen leaf knows the world's autumn."
…
Li Changan seemed to be trapped in a world composed of many poems and classics.
He took apart all the grammar and traced it back to its source using the method of inscriptions.
Lines of grammar, lines of poetry, and words are dancing in my mind and stirring in my heart.
I don’t know how much time passed.
Maybe ten days, maybe a month.
Suddenly thunder struck in his mind, and in front of Li Changan, there were only four words left - Buddhas of the Three Worlds!
"Unexpectedly, my Shisi Ming would actually fall on Buddhism!"
The runes that were traced back to their origins fell in front of him like snowflakes, arranged in crazy combinations, as if they were going to completely perfect the corresponding magical power of the gentleman's first thought.
Wen Dao had some insights, and the "Great Zhou Tian Xuan Fa" immediately began to rumble, and all the 365 Zhou Tianxing golden elixirs in his body began to vibrate.
Breaking into the fifth level, right now!
Wang Tiangang, who had been guarding the road, turned his fingers into a sword and penetrated the three-legged golden crow egg.
In an instant, a roar echoed throughout the cave, as if a golden sun was rising.
The simple and vast atmosphere seems to come from ancient times, making people unable to help but feel swayed.
Li Changan opened his mouth directly and swallowed the three-legged golden black egg that was like fairy dew and nectar.
The body instantly became hot.
Every inch of skin, flesh, and even muscles, bones, and organs seemed to have been thrown into a furnace and burned crazily.
Li Changan was in great pain, but he was still swallowing crazily.
The Golden Core of Zhou Tianxing is trembling faster and faster, and the field in the Zhou Tianxing Diagram has begun to temper the whole body's magic power.
Behind him, a bit of golden light suddenly pierced the void and quickly spread outward.
And the runes that looked like snow had a completely new change because the three-legged golden crow eggs were refined.
"When... when... when..."
In the void, a long and simple bell seemed to be ringing, as if some terrifying existence was about to come out of the void.
The magical power is taking shape, and it's not just the magical power seal.
The golden light piercing the void has already formed a bright semicircle, and it is still expanding.
Ordinary martial arts warriors can only use dozens of acupoints at a time to refine their true energy, and at most, they can only use a hundred or so.
But Li Changan's one training session involved 365 acupoint inner elixirs, plus the magic power that he had already cultivated.
Therefore, even if you don’t have the three-legged Golden Crow Egg, you can still cultivate the Golden Wheel Dharma.
But because of the three-legged Golden Crow Egg, not only did the Golden Wheel become more dazzling, but most of its essence poured into the yet-to-be-formed magical runes.
The ringing of the bells continued, and there were even physical sound waves echoing in the cave.
The bells are ringing more and more urgently, which is welcoming the arrival of a certain being.
Even Wang Tiangang was completely dumbfounded and had no idea what was happening.
This kind of vision is so amazing that it can be said that it is unprecedented, and it is unlikely that it will be seen again in the future.
"What kind of magical power has this kid...acquired?"
Suddenly, Wang Tiangang felt something in his heart and cast his gaze on the bright golden wheel that had formed behind Li Changan.
I saw a vague figure slowly emerging from behind the golden wheel.
In an instant, golden lotuses fell from the sky and golden flowers surged from the ground.
One after another, the phantoms of gods and Buddhas appeared in the void, and they all bowed their heads and lowered their eyes behind the golden wheel...