162 The Last Sermon (2)
Most of them were mortals, but they couldn't wait long. Thirty or fifty years have passed in a flash. And although your current body is still a mortal body, you are gradually getting closer to the Fa Yuan Immortal Body. If nothing else, it is not a problem to live past the age of 100. If you can enter the Fa Yuan Realm, you can add two or three hundred years to your lifespan...... In short, you will have many, many hours in the future, and your relatives will not. β
"So, apprentices, at least during this time, don't put too much energy into cultivation. Enjoy your mortal life and take good care of your parents and family. Don't wait until you're alone and regret it β with the number of years we live, most of us will have that day. At that time, we will only be accompanied by memories β good or regretful. 'The child wants to be raised but the kiss is not treated', this feeling is not pleasant. β
When he said this, Chang Qingzi seemed to remember something from the past, and his face showed a bit of nostalgia and sadness. It's just that these disciples have just entered the adult stage, and they are at the time when they are most energetic in their lives, and I am afraid that they will not experience this emotion at all.
How much of Chang Qingzi's painstaking persuasion can be listened to? God knows.
After a pause, Changqingzi continued:
"The second word is righteousness, what is the meaning of 'righteousness'? Our ally, the Qishan Sword Sect, has always put this word 'righteousness' first. And although we in Kunlun are not so loud, in terms of practice, they are never worse than Qishan. β
"The world is not peaceful, strong beam bandits, abound. Demons and evil are not uncommon. After you descend the mountain, you will definitely encounter many injustices and dangers. It may not have threatened you yet, but remember, disciples, the immortal techniques you learned on Mount Kunlun are by no means just to protect yourself. When the road is uneven, it will be shoveled, and when it encounters evil, it will be eliminated, this is the principle of life that all Kunlun disciples must remember and follow. In the face of wicked people and demons, we will never flinch and never stand idly by. β
"In the process, there will definitely be dangers, and there will inevitably be a price. Sometimes you may ask yourself: is it worth it?ββ don't doubt it, it's definitely worth it. In life, there are always some principles that must be adhered to, and there are always some ideas that must be adhered to. On this land of Shenzhou, there have been many great crises, and even the Kunlun Heavenly Pillar has not been able to stand forever, but as you can see, it has broken into several pieces...... Although the West Kunlun Mountain is peaceful and safe today, after you come down the mountain, you will naturally understand that this world is far more dangerous than you know. β
"However, our human race has survived to this day, and you can still stand here today, still have a home to return to, and have a strong sect to rely on, which is only achieved by the struggle and sacrifice of countless cultivators and sect masters. They have made it possible for you to be where you are today. And after tomorrow, whether your children and grandchildren can continue to survive like this, and whether our Kunlun Sect can continue to continue, depends on your actions. β
After saying this, Changqingzi paused for a moment again, and then continued:
The third word is incorruptible: those who are incorruptible are not greedy. β
After saying these words, Chang Qingzi suddenly chuckled, but his eyes were in the middle of the crowd, and Huang Chang's body gently circled.
β...... Don't be greedy, it's easy to say, but it's hard to really do. My generation of monks, seeking immortals and cultivating the Tao, the most important thing is resources. The demand for resources will never be satisfied. A lot of times, taking risks and fighting desperately, fighting to the death, that is, for that little resource. β
"And with your identity and ability, after going down the mountain, as long as you don't stay in the deep mountains and old forests all the time, as long as you have some contact with others...... Whether you are an official in the court, or you are working in a family gang, or even if you are pulling in three or five fellow people to explore the secret relics, most of you will be in a relatively strong position. β
"At such times, it may be custody, or it may be distribution...... You often have access to a large number of resources, and if you reach out, you can claim them for yourself. It's up to you how you decide...... There really isn't anyone who can restrain you in this regard. β
"Greed is human nature, and even those of us dare not say that we have never been greedy. It's just that, apprentices, when you hesitate and move, you might as well think about it-you have been on Kunlun Mountain for so many years, and you have never been deducted from the various materials distributed by the sect when you received them, right? Those rewards that should be given and those that should be given have never been short--so many senior brothers and elders of the sect, what they can do, what reason can't you do?"
"The signboard of our West Kunlun's 'famous and upright' is not only something that can be supported by relying on high skills, but also fairness and integrity, which is the reason why all the major sects in the world obey us. And whether this brand can be carried in the future is also up to you to decide. β
As for the last word, it's a shame. This word can be called all-encompassing - mortals are ashamed, and before they know it, they will be red-faced, which is due to the goodness of human nature. If a person has a conscience, he should be ashamed. If you know shame, you will be virtuous. β
"Apprentices, as your strength grows stronger and your abilities become greater and greater, the external forces in the world that can restrain you will only become less and less. At that time, the only thing that can bind you is your own conscience and morality. β
"We don't want to be bullied because we feel ashamed, we don't want to steal because we feel ashamed, and no one forces us to do chivalrous things, we do those things just to have peace of mind...... All of this is because we know the word 'shame'. β
"ββFilial piety, righteousness, honesty, shame, people outside call this 'Kunlun Four Virtues'. But in our Kunlun, we don't actually force it. It's just that I ask everyone to be able to think of these four words when they encounter things in the future and are confused and don't know how to deal with them. As long as you can keep these four words in mind and follow them all the time, whether you remember the precepts of the sect or not, you will be dispensable. The cultivation of the body and mind of our generation of seekers is not only the pursuit of power that is beyond mortals, but also includes the improvement of the mind. β
"Your learning stage on Kunlun Mountain has ended, but the process of cultivation ...... It's just getting started. The road to cultivating immortals is long and obstructive. However, disciples, never forget: you are Kunlun's disciples!"
After saying these last few words, Chang Qingzi announced the end of the sermon, and the ninety-five blue-clothed disciples present stood up together, bent down, bowed deeply, and said in unison, as they had done after listening to the sermon before:
"Respect the teachings of the teacher!"