Multiple Personalities

Li Baiyu and Renault also slowly opened their eyes, their faces beaming with excitement and joy. "We're back!" Li Baiyu shouted, his voice filled with excitement and disbelief. Renault nodded as well, his eyes sparkling with curiosity and exploration.

However, Shen Jingqi was not as excited as they were. He stood quietly in front of the altar, gazing at the shimmering runes and patterns, a sense of inexplicable contemplation welling up in his heart. He knew that although he had mastered this power, the real challenge was just beginning. How to use this power, how to master his inner self, these were problems he needed to face and solve.

In the worldly laws, what is considered real is the Sexual Realm, the tangible things we see. But from the perspective of the Victorious Meaning Truth, the Sexual Realm does not exist.

"Shen Jingqi, what's wrong?" Li Baiyu stepped forward and asked with concern when he noticed Shen Jingqi's demeanor. His eyes were filled with doubt and worry, clearly having sensed Shen Jingqi's anomaly.

Shen Jingqi shook his head, indicating he was fine. He took a deep breath, trying to calm the turbulence in his heart. "I'm fine, just a bit emotional," he said softly, his tone revealing a hint of depth and steadiness.

Renault also came over and patted Shen Jingqi on the shoulder. "Don't overthink it. Since we've already mastered this power, we must use it well. I believe we can create a better future." His voice was filled with determination and confidence, as if he could already see the splendor of the future.

Shen Jingqi smiled slightly, looking at them gratefully.

How fortunate to have such companions, who not only share common ideals and pursuits but also have mutual trust and support. However, the contemplation in his heart did not dissipate because of this.

Once again, he gazed at the runes and patterns on the altar, a surge of inexplicable understanding arising within him. He suddenly realized that what was considered real in worldly laws was merely the Sexual Realm. The Sexual Realm is the tangible thing seen, but it is not truly real. From the perspective of the Victorious Meaning Truth, the Sexual Realm does not exist; it's merely an appearance, an illusion.

This realization caused a surge of indescribable shock within Shen Jingqi. He began to ponder everything he had seen before—the stars, the power, the mysterious and distant space… Are they truly existent? Or are they merely a manifestation of his inner illusion?

He took a deep breath, trying to calm the turbulence in his heart. He knew that this realization posed a tremendous challenge for him, overturning his previous understanding and concepts. However, he also understood that only by truly facing this challenge could he better harness this power and use it to create a better future.

"Shen Jingqi, what are you thinking about?" Li Baiyu asked with concern again, noticing Shen Jingqi's prolonged silence. His eyes were filled with doubt and worry, clearly sensing the turbulence in Shen Jingqi's heart.

Shen Jingqi regained his composure, looking at Li Baiyu and Renault with a slight smile. "I was thinking, even though we have mastered this power, the real challenge is just beginning. We must learn to master it, rather than be enslaved by it. Moreover, I have realized a truth, that what is considered real in worldly laws is merely the Sexual Realm. From the perspective of the Victorious Meaning Truth, the Sexual Realm does not exist."

Li Baiyu and Renault were surprised upon hearing this. They clearly did not expect Shen Jingqi to say such words or to comprehend such profound concepts.

"Shen Jingqi, do you mean… everything we see is just an illusion?" Li Baiyu asked falteringly, his eyes filled with shock and disbelief.

Shen Jingqi nodded, indicating that was precisely his meaning. "Exactly, everything we see is merely the Sexual Realm. It's not truly real, just an appearance. We must learn to see through this appearance to truly harness this power."

Renault also showed a thoughtful expression, clearly digesting Shen Jingqi's words. "Then… what should we do? Should we abandon this power?" he asked, his voice filled with confusion and unease.

Shen Jingqi shook his head, indicating that was not the case. "Of course, we can't abandon this power, but we must learn to master it, rather than be enslaved by it. We must see through the appearance of the Sexual Realm and find true reality to truly use this power to create a better future." He said solemnly, his eyes gleaming.

Thus, the three sat around the altar once more, beginning to delve deep into discussions and exchanges. They shared their insights and experiences, exploring how to master this power and how to see through the appearance of the Sexual Realm.

As Shen Jingqi, Li Baiyu, and Renault were immersed in the philosophical whirlpool of discussion and exchange, an indescribable tranquility enveloped them within the Sand Chamber.

Shen Jingqi was eloquently expressing his unique insights into the worldly laws and the Victorious Meaning Truth, while Li Baiyu nodded at times, frowned at others, evidently deep in thought. Meanwhile, Renault listened while playing with the sand in his hand, seemingly both interested and curious about it all.

"You say, in worldly laws, the tangible things we see, touch, and perceive are all part of the Sexual Realm. But the Victorious Meaning Truth tells us that the Sexual Realm is actually illusory, everything is manifested by the mind. So how do we ascertain our existence?"

Li Baiyu's brows furrowed slightly, a trace of doubt flashing in his eyes.

Shen Jingqi smiled slightly, shaking his head: "Not quite so. The Sexual Realm may be illusory, but our experiences are real. Just like a dream, although the dream itself isn't real, our feelings within the dream are very real. The Victorious Meaning Truth doesn't deny our experiences; instead, it reminds us not to fixate on the Sexual Realm but to see through phenomena to understand the essence."

Having listened for a long time, Renault waved his hand impatiently: "You two stop talking about these esoteric things; it's giving me a headache. Let's talk about what treasures are in this Sand Chamber instead; I'm not coming here for nothing."

Shen Jingqi and Li Baiyu exchanged smiles, about to continue their discussion when suddenly a strange sound came from the depths of the Sand Chamber. The sound was like a whisper, yet also a call, alluring exploration.

Renault stood up abruptly, his eyes sparkling with excitement: "Listen, what's that sound? Is some treasure about to appear?"

Shen Jingqi also stood up, his brows furrowed, his eyes revealing caution and curiosity: "This sound is unusual; it seems to hide some secret. We must be careful to avoid unknown dangers."

Li Baiyu appeared relatively calm, he stood up slowly, patting the sand off his body: "Whatever it is, since we're here, we have to go see it. Maybe this is the clue we're looking for."

Thus, the three followed the source of the sound, the passage in the Sand Chamber narrow and winding, like a labyrinthine path, leading them into unknown realms. The grains of sand on the walls shimmered with faint light under the dim illumination, like stars in the night sky, beautiful and mysterious.

As they ventured deeper, the sound grew clearer, sometimes deep like the chant of a guzheng, sometimes high-pitched like the melodious sound of a flute. Renault walked the fastest, and as he walked, he turned back to shout: "Hurry up, I feel the sound is not far ahead."

Shen Jingqi and Li Baiyu followed closely behind, their footsteps leaving uneven imprints on the sandy ground, as if marking the passage of time.