When he first heard these words, he felt a complex mix of emotions.
Now, recalling them, a sense of alertness stirred within him.
"Am I, while climbing higher, unknowingly forgetting to look downwards?"
Mo Hua furrowed his brows.
Elder Zheng observed Mo Hua's dazed and thoughtful expression, feeling both surprised and gratified.
Indeed, something like a Taoist Heart cannot be understood without having one; however, once it is had, a mere hint can lead to enlightenment.
...
After taking his leave from Elder Zheng and returning to the Disciple's Residence, Mo Hua sat on the meditation mat, lost in thought.
Elder Zheng's words, perhaps said with momentary intention and good will, deeply affected him.
Cultivators pursue Tao Cultivation, each grade a realm.
Cultivation, Formation, Pills, Artifact Refining, Runes—all have their "grades." Cultivators follow these "grades," advancing step by step.
With each step, with each grade surpassed, one becomes superior to others.
