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"Crossing the sea within one’s own heart is the true trial..."
Among the cultivators present who heard Qin Tang's words, some seemed mesmerized, as if they had grasped some insight. Others paid no attention, looking completely indifferent.
Just like that, the second day quickly passed.
Early on the third morning, Qin Tang appeared in everyone's view as usual. This time, however, he wasn't drinking, and looked much more clear-headed.
"Today is the final trial," Qin Tang said, surveying the cultivators present with a serious expression.
"On the path of cultivation, you will inevitably encounter countless hardships and temptations. Can you persevere through them all, never altering your original intentions?
"Let’s see."
As Qin Tang's words faded, everyone felt their vision go black as they lost consciousness.
***
In a small mountain village, Li Fan lay on a rooftop, watching the setting sun. He felt like he was forgetting something.
Having grown up in this village, he lived a life of working at sunrise and resting at sunset. This had gone on for a full fifteen years.
Such days were peaceful and happy. It didn't seem so bad to continue living like this forever.
But deep in his heart, there was always a faint stirring, a feeling that his life shouldn't end in such mediocrity.
"Fan'er, Fan'er, where are you? Come home for dinner!"
Li Fan remained unmoved by his mother's call. He looked up at the sky, watching the birds soaring freely, gazing at the sun and moon that existed regardless of human will, lost in thought.
He stayed like that until night fell and the stars filled the sky.
Beneath the vast starry expanse, he felt his own insignificance even more keenly.
He stayed like this the entire night.
Just before dawn, clarity struck him. He flipped over and jumped down from the roof.
Rushing...
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