Swallowing the Stars: Shocking! The Giant Axe Wants to Become My Apprentice

Chapter 87 Introduction to Luo Feng's Mental State!

Chapter 87 Introduction to Luo Feng's Mental State!

"Big brother, is this a good idea?" Thor felt a little embarrassed.

"There's nothing good or bad about it, just let nature take its course," Hong said calmly.

In the Thunder World, while Luo Feng was completely absorbed in his work, Hong and the Thunder God were fighting ferocious beasts while also having the leisure and interest to engage in mental communication.

"The more you cultivate your mind, the more extreme it becomes. Understanding your true nature is not about going to extremes!" Thor slashed the charging beast away with his sword.

The vast domain expanded, and the spear transformed into countless spear shadows, piercing countless holes in the ferocious beast's body: "Extremism is the demonic path."

The path of martial arts is the path of demons; going to extremes is not necessarily a bad thing.

Thor's voice carried a hint of amusement: "Teacher Zhou doesn't want Luo Feng to go to extremes. Although he didn't say it, it's clear that he wants us to guide Luo Feng."

Hong said calmly, "This kind of thing can't be forced. Teacher Zhou is just setting an example for us, subtly influencing Luo Feng."

Thor thought for a moment: "Sometimes going to extremes is a good thing. Sanzi wants to go to extremes, so we can tell him clearly that the first level of mindset is not as good as the second or the third level."

Hong Yiqiang pierced through the beast's head and stopped, saying, "That's true. Mental state and the use of mental power are just like laws and secret techniques. Laws are the foundation, but you need secret techniques to unleash their power."

Thor sighed, "Indeed, we were just having a simple and basic understanding of the mind. I never expected that Teacher Zhou could apply mental power to every aspect of a martial artist."

Hong flicked his right hand, sending the beast's blood trickling onto the tip of his spear and dripping slowly. "Stop talking, Xiao Feng is here."

Luo Feng placed the knife behind his back, walked over, and said with a suspicious look on his face, "There's something strange about you two!"

Thor chuckled, "We were discussing mental states, and we happened to come across you."

Luo Feng sighed, "I feel that the cultivation of one's state of mind is even more ethereal than the laws. According to you, no matter how good one's character is, it is still just a good character. Without seeing through things, one will never reach the first level of enlightenment."

"The teacher told me to be consistent and focused—it feels like the meaning is very simple, but I just don't quite understand it."

Hong Weiwei nodded and said, "Teacher Zhou must have told you as well: don't be too ambitious, be down-to-earth, and be content with what you have!"

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Thor echoed, "Third son, don't you feel increasingly anxious? Especially when you realize that no matter how hard you try, you're no match for me and your older brother?"

"But why do you want to compare yourself to us? Our mental states are all at the third level; we can easily cultivate the techniques your teacher created."

A martial arts training system based on mental state.

Hong said indifferently, "Luo Feng, don't be affected by the Golden Horned Beast—."

Thor patted his bald head: "Brother Hong, just say it already."

"Well, there's nothing I can't say. It's nothing. To achieve enlightenment, one must know all the elements that influence oneself!" Hong said calmly.

Thor nodded: "That's true."

Luo Feng looked incredulous and asked, "You guys knew? Did Babata or our teacher tell you?"

Thor laughed, "What's the big deal? Actually, even if we don't ask your teacher, we can guess over time that your eyes are completely different from before! They're full of murderous intent, like a golden-horned beast wearing human skin!"

"And it's not like we didn't search for the Golden Horned Beast's corpse, or ask you where it went. Your hesitant expression—even a fool would know it was related to you!"

"And then, combined with everything else, especially knowing that you use sacrifice to unleash soul attacks—and then you know—"

Hong sighed, "Those who survive a great calamity are sure to have good fortune in the future!"

Luo Feng was still somewhat conflicted: "There was nothing I could do in that situation. Luckily, I had Master Huyan Bo's inherited soul imprint, otherwise—..."

Thor chuckled and patted Luo Feng on the shoulder: "Don't worry about it. My brother and I are incredibly envious of such a great opportunity. The soul is the most important thing."

"Heh heh, are you worried your older brothers will sell you out? You're so petty."

Luo Feng smiled wryly and said, "I just feel it's hard to explain, even though Babata says the soul is the fundamental element."

Hong said indifferently, "Xiao Feng, the reason we're being frank with you is to tell you not to be influenced by the Golden Horned Beast's nature."

"Fortune and misfortune are intertwined. You survived a great calamity and possessed the Golden Horned Beast, but conversely, your heart is destined to be influenced by the Golden Horned Beast."

"Going to extremes can achieve the first level of mental state, but don't forget, there are three levels of mental cultivation, and the first level can never compare to the second or third!"

"You benefited from the Golden Horned Beast, which is why you have your current strength, but because of this, you have never been able to enter the realm of mindset."

Hong rarely speaks for such a long time in a row.

"But I still can't beat you guys! I feel like you can beat me without even using your domains!" Luo Feng said helplessly.

"So if you want to catch up with us, you need to understand your own true nature. Once you get the basics down, you can make rapid progress," Thor laughed.

"Your true form is based on the Golden Horned Beast. As long as you subdue your nature and understand your true self, you can find your teacher to learn from."

You need to stay calm then, and don't let your rapid improvement in strength cause you to lose your composure.

"Mindset—Mindset—" Luo Feng took a deep breath, then suddenly revealed a strange yet curious smile: "Big brother, second brother, tell me honestly, have you already comprehended the laws?"

Now it was Hong and Thor's turn to be surprised.

"That shouldn't be the case—." Thor rubbed his bald head: "Given our mindset and control, what we show you shouldn't be mixed with the laws of nature."

Even if a martial artist who comprehends the laws doesn't consciously use them, their movements will inevitably be mixed with fluctuations of those laws to some extent.

"Intuition, feeling—if you don't want people to know, don't do it in the first place!" Luo Feng said with a half-smile, "Your feelings before and after comprehending the laws are completely different from mine."

Hong suddenly interjected, "Yes, it's about feeling, feeling with your heart, not thinking with your brain. Third brother, grasp the feeling in your heart to cultivate your state of mind, keep it in mind, and it will surely resonate!"

"Every moment is a form of spiritual practice; every action you take is a practice. When you understand what your heart truly desires and maintain that inner peace, you will have entered the first stage of spiritual cultivation!"

"In fact, realizing one's true nature is also a state of being, a transcendent state."

Hong stopped because he saw that Luo Feng had entered a state of enlightenment.

Seeing this, Hong cautiously scanned his surroundings and transmitted his thoughts, "Second brother, don't let Xiaofeng be affected." "Don't worry!" Thor nodded seriously.

After a while.

Luo Feng gradually regained consciousness, his eyes exceptionally bright, and couldn't help but laugh, "This state is excellent!"

Thor leaned closer, stroking his chin and chuckling, "Third son, not bad at all. You're so young, yet you've already reached the first level of the Mind Realm."

Hong rarely showed a genuine smile: "The hardest part about achieving a certain state of mind is getting started, but once you understand it, you realize it's not so difficult after all. A single thought can lead to either Buddha or demon; it all depends on your own mind!"

"In this situation, no one can shake your inner will! No matter how strong their willpower is—"

Thor chuckled: "Even we can't shake you unless you genuinely want to go further. Brother Hong was the only example of that back then."

"I don't understand!" Luo Feng shook his head. "Then how can I reach the second level?"

Thor raised an eyebrow and said, "You've only just begun; you've only just begun to understand your true nature."

"Only when one has attained both enlightenment and realization of one's true nature, and then puts this into practice to achieve enlightenment, can one be considered to have truly attained enlightenment and realized one's true nature!"

Luo Feng asked curiously, "Then what should I do?"

Thor said directly, "You've already achieved enlightenment, but seeing your true nature is just this curiosity you have right now. Why are you curious?"

If you're anxious right now, why are you anxious? If you're angry right now, why are you angry?

"You must have sometimes wondered whether I, your older brother, or even your teacher are as aloof and indifferent as you imagine, always with a detached, all-knowing expression, right?"

"That's right!" Luo Feng exclaimed excitedly, "That's exactly it! To be honest, I always had a sliver of doubt. You guys are just like me, experiencing joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness, completely unlike those reclusive masters!"

Then, as if struck by a thought, Luo Feng became indifferent, even his demeanor changing: "This is the expression I should be wearing now..."

Luo Feng's indifferent expression vanished in an instant. He pointed at Hong Dao and laughed, "A detached, indifferent expression like yours, Brother, is more like it!"

"But he has become more easygoing now. Even though he is still aloof, he gives people a very approachable feeling. After looking at him for a while, you feel that he is a very nice person, just with a calm personality."

Hong smiled but didn't say anything.

"No, no!" Thor shook his head repeatedly, saying, "That's just his outward appearance, and it's just a habit he developed since childhood. It's his choice to be like this now; don't overthink it—"

"It may seem that we are only two realms higher than you, but each realm is equivalent to a vast difference, a huge gap."

"Alright," Luo Feng said helplessly.

Hong looked at Luo Feng calmly and said, "From now on, what you need to do is constantly reflect on your own heart, emotions, and desires, and analyze the reasons behind them!"

At this point, Hong sighed, "As for the rest, go ask your teacher about the path ahead. His cultivation is far superior to mine. I have only roughly summarized the three realms of mental cultivation, but his existence is increasingly beyond my ability to describe in words—"

"If you, Second Brother, can still give me the feeling of a reclusive master from time to time, my teacher is just an 'ordinary person'." Luo Feng looked at Thor and spread his hands helplessly.

Zhou Ze, an "ordinary person," was taking a walk with the Emperor and Manluo in the capital palace of the Black Dragon Mountain Empire after the banquet.

The palace walls are covered with exquisite patterns and reliefs, making them incredibly magnificent.

"Teacher Zhou, what do you think of my Black Dragon Mountain Empire?" The emperor smiled and was extremely amiable, without a trace of the aura of an emperor.

Zhou Ze smiled slightly and said, "Overall it's very good, just a few minor flaws!"

"Oh?" The emperor was not angry at all, but rather curious.

Zhou Ze calmly said, "It's hard to imagine that we humans, as one of the most advanced races with such a sophisticated civilization, would tolerate the existence of slavery!"

The Emperor was slightly mistaken; he hadn't expected Zhou Ze to be such a radical youth, so he said with a hint of helplessness:

"The interests of slaves are too intertwined, and there's a hidden danger—"

The emperor paused:

"This is not something we can solve."

"Besides, the universe is too vast to manage," Zhou Ze laughed. "I know, I'm just feeling a bit sentimental. On our Earth, there was a system of slavery a long time ago."

But in my homeland of China, it was abolished long ago, and even if it still exists, it only applies to people of other ethnicities.

"Logically speaking, those super beings who stand from the perspective of the entire human race should not condone the existence of a system that persecutes their own kind. Even if a single super-powerful being were to act casually, it would affect billions of humankind—"

The emperor said in alarm, "Teacher Zhou, you can't say things like that—"

Zhou Ze nodded calmly and said, "Mm."

After the emperor regained his composure, his goodwill towards Zhou Ze increased significantly. In his eyes, Zhou Ze was a good person, and no one dislikes a good person, even bad people like good people.

Manlu smiled slightly and said, "Zhou Ze, the rules set by the strong must be obeyed. If you want to change, then become strong yourself."

Manluo's words had two meanings: one was the literal meaning, and the other was a reminder to Zhou Ze that even if he possessed unimaginable teaching abilities, he should not forget his current situation.

"I understand, Senior Manluo." Zhou Ze nodded. He knew Manluo's intention and understood the reasoning.

The three strolled along, eventually arriving at a large lake within the palace grounds. The emperor subtly guided the conversation towards Zhou Ze's teachings, finally revealing the true purpose of the matter:

"Teacher Zhou, why do you never take on apprentices?"