The high priest continued: "I began to pay closer attention to everything in the Taoist temples, and gradually discovered that the effects they produced during rituals such as praying for rain were amazing. When they prayed for rain from the sky with pious hearts, those who were originally 'The weather forecast predicts clear skies, which often change in response, pouring out fine drizzle. Looking deeper, I also noticed that when they perform more in-depth fortune-telling services, they seem to have eyes to peer into the future, able to Accurately predict a person’s future direction.”
"In the face of these phenomena, I gradually understood that everything I had doubted and did not understand was actually real. I began to regret and regret why I failed to study the teachings of Taoist priests when I was young and frivolous. In that book of ancient wisdom, understand and explore its mysteries."
"He is right, it is indeed the case. In addition to making artificial rain, you humans can also artificially pray for rain. However, this does not have a great impact on me, so I have not paid too much attention to it." Xinghun actually appeared at this moment. Unexpectedly, he agreed with the words of the high priest.
This shocked Ye Ning. What the high priest said alone could only be regarded as a pyramid scheme, but Star Soul officially certified it, and that was another matter. At this moment, Ye Ning felt that his world view was being impacted, and he firmly Materialism began to waver at this moment.
The high priest continued: "I began to study hard, trying to understand the profound knowledge and follow the wise footsteps of the old Taoist priests. However, those ancient books on spiritual practice are complex and profound, and it is really difficult to understand. What they describe, They are full of refined language and mysterious expressions, such as "refining essence, regulating spirit and nourishing qi" to describe the connection between the subtle operation of the human body and the nature of the universe, as well as the wonderful situation of "feeling nature", which makes me feel that it is so vast that I have no idea where to start. . "
"This obscure knowledge records Taoist knowledge such as Qimen Dunjia, Bagua and Five Elements in the form of a few concise words and mysterious symbols. These words may seem simple and short, but they contain the mysteries of the world. People hope that literature will lead to obscurity. Trying to decipher the secrets by yourself is like elusive, almost impossible. "
"I tried to seek advice from old Taoist priests, but the answer they gave was a kind of guidance that I had never imagined. They told me that this knowledge cannot be taught, but requires personal insight and personal experience. Enlightenment. The truth that everyone can discern is different, and the situation that everyone can comprehend is also different. That is the way of practice that is truly suitable for you and most consistent with your own soul. Their words made me understand more, To truly understand these profound knowledge, what is needed is not other people’s guidance, but one’s own understanding and practice.”
Having said this, the high priest sighed: "However, unfortunately, I am not one of those people who are born smart and can understand at a glance. My insight is not high, and these complex and profound knowledge are like mist to me. The same thing made me unable to understand its inner truth. I studied hard for a whole year, as if I was seeing the world through a thin veil, and I could only get a glimpse of it, but the deep wisdom behind it was always difficult to touch. Despite my efforts, my understanding of this world is still superficial, and the deeper things are still unknown to me."
"The exam day is quickly approaching. This is the time to test the learning results, and those who fail to meet the standards will face the fate of being expelled from the master. This pressure makes me feel heavy, and it also makes me have doubts about my progress. Doubts. Am I capable of understanding this knowledge? Can I become a qualified Taoist priest? I feel like I am basically going to be expelled."
"The results were announced soon. Whether it was martial arts training, spell casting, or alchemy skills, I only got poor single-digit scores. But in the fortune telling, I got a high score that exceeded the full score. .I was left in Taoism because my grades were extremely partial, and I turned to the path of studying fortune telling. However, I felt very confused because I did not master the theoretical knowledge of fortune telling. I even began to doubt how I passed the exam. How did I get that seemingly impossible perfect score?"
"This great change made me reflect on whether I really have such high talents and abilities, or is it just luck? I began to feel confused about my future. I was full of confusion about all my questions and even about life.
. My heart was also full of worries, and I knew that if I couldn't solve these mysteries, I might never be able to adapt to this new role and find my own place in this mysterious realm. "
"And you also know the specific reasons." As he said that, the high priest shrugged helplessly, "In the process of my exploration and practice, I discovered a special ability of my own - even without theoretical support, I can I can also accurately predict the future direction, which is undoubtedly my innate talent. However, although I have this ability, I am still full of desire for the essence of Taoism, and I have a profound pursuit of Taoism. , I want to deeply understand the process of enlightenment.”
"So, I began to use my abilities to try to understand the process of fortune telling. During the actual operation, I recorded every piece of information about people, things and even the world, and then used my powers to learn from it. The prediction results were obtained. In the process, I was like a seed gradually taking root and sprouting in the spring, and slowly understood many fortune-telling theories."
"After I go back at night, I will work backwards from the results and data that have been obtained, and try to understand the rules and secrets. In this process, I am like a fledgling bird, although I can't fly high yet. , but I have already begun to try to flap my wings, I am just a fledgling, and I have begun to spread my wings to explore the mysteries of this world."
"I know that my understanding at that time was just the tip of the iceberg, and my understanding of the profound knowledge of fortune telling was far from enough. But every step forward was the beginning of my exploration of the truth. I hope that I can gain deeper insights and more knowledge. Comprehensively understand, in this way, leave your own footprints on the path of exploring the world and finding the Tao. Find your own insights."
As he spoke, the high priest sighed again: "Until one day, I was doing fortune telling as usual, but the prediction results at this moment shocked me again - I saw a man who was going to die the next day, and I deliberately concealed it. This fact allowed him to maintain his love and expectation for life. However, every subsequent guest predicted the same outcome, and almost all of them would die the next day. The whole world seemed to be immersed in a weird atmosphere .”
"I was so shocked that I couldn't speak. I immediately told my masters about this. After they heard about it, they also realized the seriousness of the situation. They thought that this might indicate that a disaster was coming, so they stopped what they were doing. One after another, they studied astronomy books and tried to find the answer through observing the stars and making deductions."
"They worked all night. Although they could not accurately deduce the specific shape of the coming disaster, their faces revealed the horror that could not be concealed. They came to a common conclusion-the world was about to experience an unprecedented event. A disaster. Looking at the faces of the old Taoist priests who were usually as calm as a mountain, I knew that this disaster was no small matter."
"The very next day, an unprecedented disaster struck. All kinds of animals rushed into the human city. They were no longer the docile and cute creatures in the eyes of ordinary people, but became extremely ferocious, as if they had transformed into monsters. . They ignore swords, guns, and bullets. Some even spray flames, summon lightning, and set off flying sand and rocks. Under their power, huge waves of water sweep in and drown everything."
"These creatures that originally coexisted peacefully with humans are now like messengers of disaster, destroying all human cities and plunging human society into unprecedented panic and chaos. Countless lives have also been eclipsed in this disaster."
"I, who once doubted Taoism, was able to break out of the siege at the critical moment every time with just my fortune-telling ability, and escaped the attacks of these animals. I was lucky enough to survive. I left a legacy behind. In addition to the destroyed city, there are also those beautiful memories. But no matter when, I know that I have to move on, I have to face the unknown future, and use my own strength to lead To survive as a human being.”
"What you see now is the current situation of our lives after a hundred years of escape and struggle. Our once powerful civilization is now living like primitive people. This is the legacy after that desperate war. Traces. We have been stripped of all our gorgeous coats, and the only things left are the desire to survive and the fear of the unknown.”
"But even in the face of such difficulties, we still have the unique tenacity and perseverance of human beings. We have gradually
Gradually, he gained superpowers, mastered the methods of fighting these monsters, and began to be able to find a glimmer of hope on the edge of life and death. We are scattered into various tribes, living like primitive people in different areas of this continent. "
"Each tribe started a new life with their remaining knowledge and courage. Although we cannot match our former glory, we are no longer blindly fleeing refugees and have begun to try to survive in this world in a new way. . With hope and faith, we strive to survive on this vast land and look forward to restarting human civilization in the future."
When the high priest said this, he paused and then said: "This is my life, a life that has lasted for nearly ten thousand years."
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