Introduction of Immortal Cultivation Culture

In the vast cultural treasure trove of China spanning 5000 years, there is a field full of fantasy imagination and philosophy of life - the cultivation of immortality culture. It integrates ancient Eastern philosophical ideas, religious practices, and folklore, constructing a grand system full of mystical imagination and profound philosophical thoughts on life. It is not only the bizarre and bizarre in novels, but also a romantic exploration and persistent pursuit deeply rooted in the national spirit of the limits of life, the laws of the universe, and ultimate freedom.

Cultivation of immortals refers to the process by which ordinary people cultivate themselves into immortals through specific cultivation methods. Its most core and touching concept is: 'My fate is determined by me, not by heaven'.

Unlike the Western myth that gods and mortals cannot cross boundaries, China's cultivation culture believes that mortals are not unable to change their own destiny throughout their lives. Ordinary people can also break through the limit of their lifespan and break free from the constraints of the cycle of life and death through their persistent efforts and cultivation, becoming able to possess eternal lifespan, powerful power, and supreme status like gods. This is a manifestation of ordinary people's desire to break the laws of nature and enhance their own value, and it is also a characteristic of the powerful infectivity of the cultivation culture.

In China's mythological system, not only ordinary people can be cultivated into gods, animals and plants can be cultivated into immortals, and even inanimate objects such as stones and flames can be cultivated into immortals. For example, the most famous mythical figure "Sun Wukong" is a monkey spirit formed by absorbing the essence of the sun and the moon over thousands of years, and then becomes a god after hard training. The Fire Spirit Holy Mother in mythology is a flame that has been transformed into a human form. Immortals cultivated by non-human beings such as animals, plants, stones, and flames are called demons, and the transformation of demons into human form is called shapeshifting. At the same time, there are also immortals who represent justice and become gods or immortals, while those representing evil do not become demons. Immortals or demons are usually determined not by birth, but by behavior.

The cultivation of immortality culture is mainly based on the traditional Chinese philosophy of Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism :

Taoism (Foundation): Taoism is the primary source of thought for cultivating immortality. 'Dao' refers to the origin and laws of all things in the universe. In cultivation, it is advocated to comprehend the laws of nature, improve one's body by absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, extend one's lifespan, and master powerful spells, thereby achieving the freedom of flying swords and possessing the power to move mountains and fill seas, and even breaking through the limits of the universe, shuttling between different universes.

Confucianism (principle): Confucianism emphasizes that cultivating immortality cannot only pursue strength, but also emphasizes the cultivation of the mind. Practitioners not only need to have strong strength, but also a firm belief. They should not back down when facing difficulties, not give in when facing strong enemies, and not be tempted when facing power, money, or beautiful women. They should pursue the ideal of cultivating immortality with firm and persistent beliefs. If cultivators do not have a firm belief, they will lose their minds during the process of cultivating immortality, leading to giving up halfway or failing to overcome obstacles, resulting in death and soul extinction. Therefore, Confucianism emphasizes the firm pursuit of career.

Buddhism (supplement): After Buddhism was introduced to China, it added the idea of cause and effect reincarnation to the culture of cultivating immortality. It believed that after death, one may not necessarily truly die, but may go to the eighteen layers of hell and suffer various punishments and disasters, never leaving or being blinded by memories of reincarnation, and start a new life. At the same time, Buddhism also emphasizes karma and believes that the success of any great cause in the world is not only a personal effort, but also accompanied by various opportunities in the process of effort. 70% effort and 30% opportunity are the key factors in a career.

Cultivation of immortality is a very difficult task, it is a path that goes against the laws of nature and various desires in human hearts. After thousands of years of literary development, the cultivation of immortality has also formed a very complete system of cultivation, with different methods of cultivation, refining elixirs, Taoist symbols, and various love hate relationships that occur during the cultivation process. Immortals are also cultivated by ordinary people, so there are also deep-seated love stories or deep-seated blood feuds between immortals.

Today, the reason why the cultivation culture can attract countless enthusiasts around the world is precisely because it goes beyond the simple "monster fighting upgrade", and its core resonates with the spiritual world of modern people:

Ultimate praise for personal struggle: Immortal cultivation emphasizes breaking through the limitations of one's background, talent, and environment through extreme personal effort, and achieving the ultimate leap of self-worth. Satisfied the desire of countless people at the bottom of society to change their own destiny.

The metaphor for coping with the pressure of reality: The various competitions between people in modern society are almost the same as the bottleneck, resource competition, and peer competition on the path of cultivating immortality. Through the protagonist's repeated cultivation breakthroughs, readers gain spiritual comfort and motivation to resist the pressure of reality.

The ultimate yearning for eternal life and freedom: In the current era where technology still cannot overcome life and death, cultivating immortality provides us with a romantic imagination about immortality and exploring the world, embodying humanity's desire to break through limited life and pursue infinite freedom.

Chinese cultivation culture is a collective dream that has lasted for thousands of years. It is not only a fantasy world of swords and shadows, with boundless magical power, but also a mirror reflecting our desire to change our own destiny. From ancient philosophical contemplation to modern literary feasts, it not only carries the Chinese nation's understanding of life, the universe, and morality, but also continues to evolve towards a broader world.