It's often said—what's most unbearable to look at, besides human nature, is the scorching midday sun.
No one knows when it started, but people shifted from the ancient idea of Heaven and Man as One to opposing nature. Hence, many are like wandering souls needing to avoid sunlight, even believing that being active under the sun is problematic.
Humans need sunlight; clearly, the problem isn't the sunlight.
Practitioners not only seek clarity, they pursue ultimate brightness, understanding that at the moment of Nirvana, the appearance of great illumination signifies breaking free from the cycle and fully merging with one's nature.
Thus, by integrating with that intense light, practitioners escape reincarnation; by instinctively avoiding light, ordinary people continue their cycles.
Shen Yue did not shy away from the radiance.
He gazed directly at the place emitting the light, deep in thought. Moments later, the light dimmed, returning to the previously bright cavern walls.
