Chapter 108: Loneliness
On the first day at the summit, the king of the mountains said nothing. He didn't tell the story anymore www.biquge.info he didn't reason anymore, and he didn't directly start teaching Oss how to use the power of the earth and the power of the mountains.
So on the first day, Oss was in high spirits and watched the scenery from the top of this peak of more than 10,000 meters. Looking in all directions, it can be said that the scenery is different in each direction. Although with his eyesight, he couldn't see what kind of picture was at the foot of the mountain in all directions. But he could probably imagine that to the north was the wetlands, and the harbor at the foot of the mountain should be the future port of Minahir. To the west is the Endless Sea, and to the south is Danmoro. To the east are mountain ranges, and in the future there will be a cliff that will be used as an air base for the dwarves.
On the second day of the summit, Oss was still in high spirits and continued to enjoy the scenery. It is the first time to climb such a high place, and the magnificent scenery is impossible to get tired of seeing in just three or two days. But at this time, Oss had already vaguely guessed in his heart that he was afraid that his teacher had ulterior motives.
By the third day, Oss no longer wanted to see anything. Because he found that in fact, the scenery in all directions seemed to be no different. The peaks were high above the clouds, so that Oss could not see the scenery below. But even if there were no clouds and mist, on the summit of more than 10,000 meters high, he could not see the specific things below. And what can really be seen from this peak is the snow and glaciers, the sun and the double moon. Other than that, there is only an endless sky.
On the fourth day, the King of the Mountains still didn't say anything, and Oss didn't ask. However, just because Oss didn't ask doesn't mean he didn't think. He had already begun to wonder what the teacher was teaching him by letting him do nothing on the peak.
On the fifth and sixth days, the King of the Mountains never said a word, and did not speak to Oss at all. At this time, although there was no anxiety or urgency in Oss's heart, he had completely stopped looking at the scenery around him. He sat cross-legged and sat face to face with the teacher every day, always inquiring in his heart.
It was not until the evening of the seventh day, when the sun was going down that the king of the mountains finally spoke: "Do you feel anything after seven days here?" ”
"When I wasn't here, I was thinking about what kind of magical scenery it would have. When I got here, the first three days really made me feel excited. But for the next four days, I didn't feel anything. Auston paused and asked, "Teacher, you have been sitting like this for seven days, not talking or paying attention to me, which makes me feel a little ......."
"Lonely?"
"Yes, that's what it feels like. Even though you are right in front of me, it makes me feel even more uncomfortable......"
"The feeling of climbing to the top of the mountain was really not bad at first. Because when you're here, there's no one higher than you. Again, there is nothing else here that can obstruct your view. Front, back, left, right, you can choose any direction you want to see. ”
"That's true, teacher, but I've only watched it for three days and I don't want to watch it anymore. Because when you look around, it's no different. ”
"The view from the summit makes you tired of watching it for three days. So, Os, what about your life? When your status and power are at their peak, how long will you leave yourself alone at the top? ”
Oss stopped talking, he understood what the teacher meant. But precisely because he understood, he could not answer the question, because he did not have the answer in his own heart. At this time, he is still too far away from the so-called peak of life. He didn't go that far, so how could he have any answer.
"I am glad I am silent about your silence." The King of the Mountains laughed, but he didn't give Oss any precise answer, "This is a question that you will have to face one day in the future." At that time, I wouldn't be in front of you, looking at you like that. ”
"Teacher ......"
"I can only warn you, Os. One day in the future, you will stand alone on the top of the mountain, but there you will not have anything. Thy relatives, brothers, lovers, including thy people......" the king of the mountain raised his right hand and pointed to the far foot of the mountain, "They, all below." ”
Oss was momentarily stunned, and then suddenly realized: "So that's the case, teacher!" I see what you mean by letting me think about myself for seven days. ”
"It's one thing to understand, but it's another thing when you really have power and you have a lot of power at the same time. Os, when people have status and power in their hands, it's hard to let them go. ”
Oss was silent again, he closed his eyes, and reflected on what the teacher had said. The King of the Mountains similarly closed his eyes, waiting for Oss to think before replying. And time, next to the two people sitting opposite each other, passed quietly.
It's a new day and the sun is rising, and the heat of the sun is shining on the peaks. Oss, who had been sitting all night, opened his eyes and replied, "Teacher, I can't give you an answer to the question you said. I don't know what I will become in the future, or whether I will be addicted to power. But for now, at least, I can assure you that I have no desire for power, not even my father's domain, which I never had. ”
"No, I'm not asking you to think about what your future self will become, it's not real. I'm not asking you to promise me anything now. The King of the Mountains shook his head, and then asked, "What do you think is the greatest defect of perfection, Os?" ”
"Perfect...... Defects? Oss muttered to himself, he thought of some answers, but they didn't feel right, "If it's perfect, how can you still say that it's flawed, isn't it a contradiction?" ”
"That's the last lesson I'm going to teach you, what is a perfect flaw and what is a real loser." The King of the Mountains began his final instruction to Os, "It is not unusual to be enchanted by the spectacle of the summit after reaching the summit. Just like what you see here, after only three days, you realize that there is nothing to see. Life is also a mountaineering journey, but even if you can't climb to the top, you haven't been on the top, and you are not a failure. The real loser, the real scary, is to stand still! ”
After waiting for a moment, and seeing Oss realize, the King of the Mountain continued: "As for the greatest defect in perfection, it is perfection itself. Because the meaning of the word perfect is that there is no possibility of progress. My advice, Os, is that no matter where you go in the future, don't get obsessed with that situation, and don't think you've reached the top! Once you have that mindset, you're going to stop! And you like that, you will be a real loser! ”
"Teacher, what you really want to tell me is that you should not be too obsessed with this so-called peak scenery. But what you can't do is to stop yourself and move towards the top! Is that right? ”
"Hahahaha! Exactly! Now, I can safely teach you how to use the power of the earth and the power of the mountains. ”
However, regarding the teaching of the power of the earth and the power of the mountains, the king of the mountains only said one sentence: "How did you feel the pulse of the earth and the breath of the mountains last time, then what should you do now?" ”
"Huh!?" Oss was completely stunned.
"It's literal, didn't you already feel them last time, just do it like that."
"That's all? It's that simple? ”
"Of course, Os, have you forgotten? I told you before that you and I are the same kind of person who are born to wield great powers. And to use this power, it's as simple as that. You feel them first, then communicate with them, and when they give you a response, you've succeeded. ”
"This ......" Oss was speechless, speechless.
However, it was not until this moment that the King of the Mountain said such a simple way to use it that Oss finally understood. It turned out that the teacher had taught so much before, starting with the feeling of the heart, followed by the feeling of the spirit, the will, the emotion, the soul, the change, and so on. So many churches are paving the way for him to realize himself at this moment.
Still, Oss couldn't believe it. He never imagined that a more powerful force could be learned so easily: "No, teacher. I tried to communicate with them last time, but there was no response. ”
"You're wrong, last time you just felt them, but didn't communicate. The kind of communication you think you can't feel. You see, Os, the earth and the mountains, are not as active as the Light. ”
"What does that mean?"
"The active earth and mountains, that is not an earthquake and a landslide, hahaha." The King of the Mountains smiled and explained, "If you want to contact them and communicate with them, you first have to keep the same frequency as them. ”
"Frequency ......" Oss still didn't know how to do it, "Teacher, what should I do?" ”
"It's just as simple, lonely." The King of the Mountains said, suddenly taking out a backpack and placing it in the tent, "Unfortunately, Os, I can't be with you for the rest of my last days. Because as long as I'm by your side, you can't really feel lonely and lonely. And there is no lonely heart, a thick earth, a silent mountain, that cannot hear your call. ”
At this moment, Oss was completely dumbfounded......
He was completely unprepared for the fact that his teacher had left him alone on this lonely peak more than 10,000 meters high......
However, seeing that the teacher was really ready to leave, Oss involuntarily shouted, "Teacher, I ......"
The King of the Mountain walked up to Oss, bent down and hugged him gently, then pointed to Oss's heart and head successively, and said, "Os, I know it's not easy to keep you here alone. If you're tormented by this loneliness, think back to what you've learned along the way. Naturally calm the mind, spirit and will, and restrain emotions and distractions. And what you understand today, never stop your own steps and keep moving towards the top! Remembering all of this will help you overcome the demons in your heart and calm the fears of your soul. ”
Taking a few deep breaths, Oss calmed down and accepted the teacher's final arrangement. He knelt down with the teacher and kowtowed. This is not only a farewell to the teacher, but also a cheer for himself: "Teacher, thank you for your selfless teaching to me along the way. I won't let you down! ”
"I have faith in you, Os." The King of the Mountains concluded, "Don't forget that the heart is the true power, and emotions are the power of the heart." Family, friendship, love, sympathy, and so on. Anything that can cause your mood to fluctuate is emotion. Os, you can't forget that although you are alone at the top of the peak, all of us are waiting for you at the bottom of the mountain! ”