I attained immortality in the real world.

Upon hearing this, Wu Ji asked in surprise, "The Third Realm? You want to break through to the Third Realm. If there really is a Third Realm cultivator who can think from the perspective of the race, that would be the second path to becoming a Heavenly Lord."

Meng Sheng was also somewhat surprised and asked in confusion, "The second realm controls consciousness and subconsciousness, which already provides the foundation for achieving immortality. Is there still a need to cultivate the third realm?"

Chen Jing nodded: "Of course there are cultivators of the third realm. Otherwise, where would so many third-realm techniques come from, such as the Yin-walking technique, the Heaven-praying technique, and the Earth-state technique? Aren't they all explorations of the third realm?"

Meng You was not surprised. There were precedents for cultivators in the three realms and those who ascended to immortality. Looking back on the long river of history, there were always people who led an era and showed wisdom that transcended the times, as if they were observing the whole world from a bird's-eye view.

However, knowing Chen Jing's plan rekindled Meng You's desire to recruit him, and he smiled: "The second realm is the limit that an individual can reach, while the third realm requires breaking through the individual's boundaries and transforming from an individual into a group, using the power of the group for one's own benefit."

"The former is like a warrior whose skills have been honed to the peak, while the latter is like a general who commands tens of thousands of troops, and the power of those tens of thousands of troops ultimately belongs to him."

"It's like trying to shake the ocean with a drop of water; you'll inevitably face the danger of Dao transformation, which is incomparable to the pseudo-Dao transformation you're facing in the Heavenly Realm."

"Many ancient texts contain methods of cultivation for the first and second realms, and different religions have different interpretations. However, the few words related to the third realm are unrelated to cultivation methods."

“Every cultivator who reaches the third realm has a different breakthrough method, which cannot be described or conveyed in language.”

"This path is far more difficult than seeking immortality. There is no guarantee of survival even if one faces nine deaths. It is better to first attain immortality and then use the endless time to explore the three realms."

"........."

longevity.

To attain immortality is to attain everything, and from then on, to possess all possibilities.

Chen Jing knew all too well that the difficulty of the Three Realms was even greater than the difficulty of achieving immortality, yet he still firmly shook his head: "In the end, I still want to try it out first, to walk along the path of cultivation of the ancients for a while longer, and to see the scenery that has been forged over seven thousand years."

Meng You couldn't help but frown; he had never seen such a stubborn person.

He sneered, "Based on your condensed Azure Emperor form, your primordial spirit is forged from the insights of the primitive and ignorant era. The primordial spirit is the true self, and its thoughts are my thoughts. It actually has a negative effect on your own wisdom."

Chen Jing put down his teacup and replied, "Humanity also progressed from ignorance to wisdom, gaining insights in the tribal era, the slave era, and the feudal era, which led to the transformation of my primordial spirit. One day, it will resonate with this era."

"Human lifespan is only a little over a hundred years, but going against the long river of history, they can live like a race."

"The eighth consciousness is the consciousness of the clan or group, the fortune, and the destiny. I seem to live on the side of my clan, so the eighth consciousness should naturally be my own consciousness. This is the exploration of the third realm in physiognomy."

"Starting from the primitive era, one can live for more than seven thousand years. Isn't that a kind of longevity? However, this lifespan can only increase knowledge and understanding, and is of no benefit to enjoyment."

Immortality!

There are actually people seeking this kind of immortality?

Studying history to seek longevity is not about extending one's future lifespan, but rather about making up for it with the lifespan of the past.

Anyone who can immerse themselves in the long river of history, as if experiencing seven thousand years, can obtain this seven thousand years of lifespan.

Meng You opened his mouth, moved his lips twice but did not speak. This man's resolve was far stronger than his own; his heart was like iron and stone, unyielding!
He picked up the tea and drank it all in one gulp, then let out a long sigh: "Fellow Daoist, you should go for now! If the Immortal's experiment fails, I hope that Heaven can help you answer the Azure Emperor's question."

Chen Jing returned the greeting and said, "May you attain the immortality and eternal life of a banished immortal."

"........."

Wu Ji activated the Heavenly Dao's authority, causing faint ripples in the space. Chen Jing was brought back to the Cangtian Courtyard once again, but it wasn't just the old man and the young man in the courtyard; Meng Sheng had also followed them there.

Chen Jing looked at Meng Sheng sitting opposite him and said, "Young Fellow Daoist Meng, what brings you here if not to watch the Immortal's experiment?" Meng Sheng bowed respectfully, his posture extremely humble, and said, "Uncle Chen, I'm not very bright, but I always feel that my father's schemes are too—illusory. We've had many arguments, but I can't refute them. Do you think my father is right?"

Chen Jing paused for a moment and then said, "Yes, every step has the potential to be realized, but—in this world, not everything that is right will lead to success."

Upon hearing this, Meng Sheng's eyes lit up, and he bowed again, saying, "If Uncle Chen is willing to share his true thoughts, I am willing to exchange a top secretary for it. Perhaps Uncle Chen can get the largest share of the Eternal Laboratory's wealth."

Meng You is without fault.

There is no doubt about this.

Whether it was the experiment of banishing immortals, the plot to seize the throne of God, or the means to solidify the throne of God and prove it forever, all of them were carefully calculated and had the feasibility of success.

Even though there was not a single mistake in what the other party said, they were not deceived by Meng You's words.

Chen Jing has his own understanding and views on the position of God. He believes that God is just a secular power that can be used, but one should not change oneself to cater to it, nor should one regard it as a lifelong pursuit.

The same event, the same scene, can evoke different feelings in different people.

If a person lacks awareness or has a low level of awareness, they are easily overshadowed by the awareness of others, and even if the other party is wrong, they cannot find the fault.

Meng Sheng, unaware of the truth, was not brainwashed by Meng You, which already makes him a remarkable individual.

There's nothing that can't be said to others. Chen Jing organized his thoughts and said, "The divine authority is the power to rule the world. Fellow Daoist Meng's description of God is actually correct. God is the leader of humanity in the new era."

"But authority belongs to the occupant, and the individual is the individual. I do not agree with Fellow Daoist Mengyou's statement that successfully becoming God makes one the master of the world?"

Meng You paused for a moment and then said, "It's a bit too idealistic, but it's possible to achieve it."

Chen Jing nodded: "God's power comes from others, but people's hearts are fickle. Whether it's benevolence and filial piety or loyalty and righteousness, whether it's the imperial court or the outlaws, mankind has forged invisible chains to rule, but it has never been able to bind people's hearts. Besides, people today are no longer the same as people in ancient times."

"The position of God, in my view, is a brand new system of abdication. As long as the longevity experiment is successful, you will receive a mission reward: a God card experience card."

"This is a cycle of abdication, an evolution spanning seven thousand years."

"The abdication is like the system returning to the primitive era, where the capable rise to the top, or rather, it is a forced return to an era where only the capable can rise to the top."

"But people today are better than people in ancient times in every aspect, so this is an evolution..."

"It's not just systems, but also mating, eating, and sleeping—everything is evolving."

"Humans in the tribal era were full of animalistic instincts. They used the sky as their blanket and the earth as their bed. Wild sex was commonplace. Later, marriage came into being, and they even became extremely conservative for a time, before gradually becoming more open."

"Is it a return to animality? Or is it self-awareness and following one's inner nature? Is it restoration? Reincarnation? Evolution? At least it's different from the ancients."

"Since the system is evolving, the rulers must also evolve. Immortality means that there is no need to pass on the legacy to future generations and no need to worry about the emergence of incompetent rulers."

"But the saying that people's hearts are fickle is not only directed at the ruled, but also at the rulers. God should not be a person who is obsessed with power."

"Meng You is not Qi. In an era of complete reform and consolidation, he possessed knowledge superior to that of his time, an extraordinary status, or rather, he inherited these things, and could usurp power in the name of destiny."

"People today are not like those in ancient times, and they will not be ruled by those at the same level. Shouldn't one's position be tied to one's personal status? At least at this stage, it is difficult to achieve that."

"Cultivating immortality among all citizens is the foundation for elevating the human race, enabling them to reach higher levels of evolution and enlightening their minds. In contrast, despotism and autocracy require keeping the people ignorant, which goes against the general trend." (End of Chapter)