Long Zhantian said, “In the cultivation world, if you want to forge a path from the bottom of the mountain to the peak, then entering the Dao and comprehending the Dao would be the tools and power you need to decide on your path. Simply put, it is about finding your way before you start climbing. The experience of others can help you here, and once you’re ready, you can progress. Cultivating the Dao builds upon this foundation, teaching you how to select the cornerstones for your path. This process is arduous, with no shortcuts, hence it's termed 'bitter cultivation.'”9

“If it's so bitter, why say cultivating the Dao is easy, but using the Dao is difficult?”...0