Chapter 99: Entering The Three Phases, Breaking The Three Phases
The brothers knelt on the ground, foolishly watching Míngyuè brutally beat Zuobian Shenteng.
Big Brother sat cross-legged, a smile of a conspiracy come true on his face, lit a small cigarette, and watched silently.
Only after Míngyuè beat Zuobian Shenteng half to death did she stop.
Back in the tavern, the waiter tied Zuobian Shenteng up in the woodshed.
We set up a feast to celebrate this battle.
All the brothers were joyous about this matter, but Big Brother was instead in contemplation. This was not because Big Brother was deliberately showing off.
Because joy and anger can both obscure the mind, this is very foolish and very easy to make mistakes.
Although Big Brother is not afraid of Satō Washii, he also has self-awareness; if he were to confront him directly at this time, he would definitely lose. Even if not death and Dao annihilation, it would be close.
But after all, Zuobian Shenteng, that old scoundrel, dared to tear Míngyuè’s clothes and almost reached out his devil’s claws to Míngyuè. Death is unavoidable, and he won’t escape severe punishment, damn it.
If I don’t destroy him, would I still be Big Brother?
But what happens after destroying him? If a large number of strong individuals attack us, what then?
So after boasting with everyone for a while, I made a decision: to disband.
Yes, that’s right, to disperse.
Then I would take all the blame onto Big Brother, enter the fray alone, to ensure the safety of all my brothers.
“Come, come, brothers, let’s toast!”
Big Brother, acting carelessly, laughed like a mischievous child as he drank heartily with his brothers.
After drinking heartily, I said to everyone with a smile;
“Brothers, I want to tell you something. I’m preparing to return to the Lower Realm. There are some matters that require my attention, so Big Brother may not be able to play with you for a while. You are free to leave on your own and wander the world to cultivate. If you encounter any difficulties, you can use a sky-piercing flare as a signal, and Big Brother will rush to your side immediately, no matter where I am.”
Hearing this, everyone was instantly stunned.
Little Bodhisattva said; “Brother Xin, why are you being so sudden? Is there something difficult? Do you need your brothers to accompany you?”
“Yes, Brother Xin, if you need anything, just say the word. What kind of relationship do we have? You mustn’t be a stranger.” Xióngshān also said.
Everyone else said similar things.
At this moment, Big Brother’s heart felt warm, but he couldn’t explain clearly, so he said;
“Haha, it’s nothing major. Recently, I’ve had some insights in my cultivation, and originally, I encountered an opportunity in the mortal world, which is perfect to go and get now.”
Hearing this, everyone finally relented.
As the saying goes, the path of cultivation has its own opportunities, and one can only seize them personally. If others intervene, it is more likely to backfire and ruin the opportunity.
Therefore, everyone did not insist on accompanying me.
Seeing them all fall silent, feeling a bit sad about the disbandment.
Big Brother’s demeanor suddenly changed, adopting a serious expression, he coughed lightly and said;
“After this parting, I don’t know when we will meet again. Before we separate, your Older Brother would like to share the process of my cultivation with you all, is that alright?”
Upon hearing this, everyone’s eyes lit up, they became 200% attentive, and revealed expectant looks.
This was not surprising, because every time Big Brother said something to them, their cultivation would significantly improve. This was much more enjoyable than hard cultivation or taking any miraculous elixir.
Seeing this, I began to say; “Initially, I cultivated by breaking illusions.
The Buddha Says, the Buddha has no form, no human form, no self-form, no sentient being form.
I entered these three forms and broke these three forms.
The three forms are, human form, self-form, and sentient being form.
Ordinary people have human form, thinking from a self-perspective, considering their own thoughts as real existence, and are repeatedly disturbed by bad habits.
Self-form is Buddha aspect; using Buddhist Dharma as real existence, breaking human form, after great accomplishment, one can be worry-free and always joyful.
Afterwards, break it, see that sentient beings are no different from myself, nature is non-dual, one flower, one grass, one tree, all things, are all like this.
The mind encompasses all things, as sentient being form.
After a long time, break it again, that is, no human form, no self-form, no sentient being form.
At the same time, use awareness, constantly perceive thoughts as they arise, and control them.
Later, it becomes a habit, no need for deliberation. Thoughts arise and are seen, without disturbance.
Persevere, no need to control further, thoughts arise and dissipate.
In the long run, awareness and thought, that is, nature and mind, transform into one thing.
No action, no thought; action, thought does not arise; pure and untainted, free spirit, walking, standing, sitting, lying, all the same.
Worldly people often compare the enlightened ones to children in their purity, and this saying is not wrong.
When one sees the true heart and true nature, that naturally complete, neither increasing nor decreasing true self, the true self is non-discriminatory, which is the state of a child before developing discernment.
And thoughts and intentions, influenced by the environment and education, form habitual discernment, this is the false self.
The unity of the true self and false self is the unity of awareness and thought, and also the unity of nature and form, the three are one, without any distinction.
At this time, the spirit within the body is like a wise person who understands all laws, and like a child who does not develop attachments.
It’s not that they are like children who know nothing, but rather they know everything yet are like children.”
After hearing my words, everyone closed their eyes in contemplation and then entered meditation.
Seeing that they would not wake up for a while, Big Brother slowly got up and left the tavern, walking aimlessly, feeling the spiritual energy of the Heavenly Realm nourishing every part of his body.
“Whoosh~!”
I climbed a high mountain, then entered a small stream, lay on the green grass, and the gentle breeze swept over me, carrying the fragrance of the grass, making me feel physically and mentally relaxed.
At this moment, I seemed to have merged with nature, and every breath filled me with exhilaration. Strands of spiritual energy entered and exited through my pores.
This feeling was a bit like returning to childhood, lying freely and unrestrainedly in my own courtyard, watching the clouds in the sky, some like elephants, some like small deer, and some like an old grandfather leading a child. It felt novel and fun, without a trace of worry or sorrow.
I felt like I was also a cloud, just floating lazily in the sky, the warm sunlight shining on me, and before I knew it, I fell asleep.
When I woke up, I slowly stretched. I slept very contentedly, feeling like I had slept for a very long time, but when I looked at the time, only a few minutes had passed.
After getting up, I went out to explore. Sometimes I chased butterflies in the forest, sometimes I competed with frogs in jumping by the river, caught a few loaches and put them in a water pit I built, watched them swim around, and then opened a gap to let them swim back to the stream. When thirsty, I drank some clear spring water, and when hungry, I picked wild fruits that I often ate as a child.
Unknowingly, the sun was about to finish work and go home.
Hahaha, after having enough fun,
Big Brother leisurely returned to the tavern, seeing that everyone was still asleep, he quietly brewed himself a pot of tea and sat by the window watching the sunset.
“Buzz~!”
Big Brother’s body and mind were once again sublimated, and spiritual energy, or rather energy, surged into Big Brother’s body at an imperceptible speed.
It seemed wild, but it was exceptionally comfortable.
“Gurgle, gurgle.”
I drank two sips of tea, “Ugh~!”
I burped.
I didn’t pay attention to the benefits of this energy increase, nor did I worry about side effects. It was busy increasing, and I was drinking my tea and watching the sunset.
