He paused for a moment and then said, "As for whether one can become an immortal? I have not seen it with my own eyes, so I dare not speak presumptuously. All we can do is cultivate ourselves, seek enlightenment, and pursue truth."
The old Taoist priest further explained: "The concept of 'gods' that appears all over the world is not actually unfounded. Modern scientists have also proposed two hypotheses: one is that we have the genes of gods in our genes; the other is that our ancestors may have really seen gods."
After hearing this, He Jun fell into deep thought. He thought of the origin of Chinese civilization and the early states, all of which were closely linked to mythology.
He couldn't help but wonder: Are those myths truly just pure myths? Or are they actually another way of recording some real events?
The old Taoist priest continued, "Since ancient times, the pursuit of immortality has been the dream of many people. From Qin Shi Huang's search for immortals at sea, this pursuit has continued to this day. For us Taoist practitioners, immortality is their ultimate goal."
"Can people really live forever?" the old Taoist priest once asked his master.
“Although we cannot live forever like the immortals in legends, we can cultivate our health through Taoist practices. According to the History of Ming, our Wudang Grandmaster Zhang Sanfeng lived to be 218 years old, which is the longevity effect brought about by Taoist practices,” his master replied.
How old was Zhang Sanfeng in real life? In fact, the disciples of Wudang Mountain firmly believe that their patriarch is still alive.
Cultivating Taoism doesn't guarantee immortality, but it can extend one's lifespan. He Jun greatly admired the old Taoist priest and once considered becoming his disciple.
The old Taoist priest politely declined his request, saying that the Dharma should not be given lightly.
I only taught him one set of health-preserving Tai Chi.
This set of boxing movements is smooth and can unblock the meridians, which helps He Jun to regulate his body.
That is why He Jun has been able to live to this day and travel such a long distance to get here; he is much stronger and healthier than other elderly people his age.
More than half a year later, He Jun recovered from his injuries, but for various reasons he chose to leave the army.
Since his home had long been reduced to ashes in the war, he settled in Shilin Village and began a new life.
Time flies, and decades have passed. He Jun often thinks of that old Taoist priest, wondering if he is still alive.
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