Chapter 6078

The sea of consciousness is like a place you've heard of for a long time but have never had the chance to visit. It resembles a paradise filled with dark willows and vibrant flowers, captivating in its allure. Tara has been cultivating for two years. Despite her extraordinary talent, she lacks a deep understanding of spiritual energy and cultivation, and has not had anyone to guide her. She has always yearned to explore the sea of consciousness, yet she remains uncertain about how to proceed. Upon learning that Charlie would take her to discover the sea of consciousness, she felt a rush of excitement and said respectfully, "Thank you, Mr. Wade, for this opportunity!" Charlie nodded and responded, "I will use white wine to help guide your inner vision. The energy from the wine will help your spiritual consciousness dive deeper, allowing you to understand where your true inner vision should be directed. However, your spiritual consciousness may not be strong enough for a quick penetration on its own. So, allow your spiritual consciousness to follow the energy of the alcohol. If you find it challenging to progress, I will assist you." While a person’s spiritual consciousness alone may not be able to reach the sea of consciousness, alcohol has an innate ability to help. Alcohol can numb the nerves and cause one's sea of consciousness to become chaotic. Regardless of whether the drinker is aware of their sea of consciousness, alcohol can still penetrate directly into it. Tara understood Charlie's explanation and promptly replied, "Then let's begin the exploration! I will rely on you, Mr. Wade!" Charlie nodded and instructed Tara to sit cross-legged on the floor of the living room. As she began to delve within herself, he extended his hand and gently placed it on her right hand. At that moment, Tara felt as though she was in a vast sea. Although the energy from the alcohol was not powerful, its sheer volume made it easier to float, like small stones sinking naturally to the ocean floor. However, her spiritual sense was akin to a rubber raft filled with air. Whenever she tried to chase after the energy of the alcohol to descend deeper, the more effort she expended, the stronger the buoyancy of the seawater became. Sometimes, despite her best efforts, she would manage to sink, yet she remained far from the ocean's depths. This sinking could not be gradually attained. At the slightest relaxation or moment of weakness, the overwhelming buoyancy would send her spiritual awareness back to the surface. This attempt was no different. She exerted all her strength, but each meter she descended exacted a heavy toll. As she realized she could no longer endure and was about to be yanked back by that overwhelming force, suddenly, an immense energy propelled her downward, firmly pressing her into the depths of the sea! In an instant, she recognized that it was Charlie who had intervened! This sensation of being pressed firmly within the water did not induce panic in Tara; instead, it filled her with astonishment. Charlie's spiritual energy felt more like the essence of heaven and earth compared to her own. As his energy coursed through her, she was forcefully plunged into the sea by a hand reminiscent of a magical palm, acting with incredible might. Before long, her spiritual awareness reached an unprecedented depth she had never encountered before. Practitioners of Taoism experience numerous challenges, and this deep sea stands as a significant barrier for them to overcome their first hurdle. Throughout history, countless monks have been disheartened in front of this vast expanse. As long as one cannot delve deeper, they will forever struggle to advance further and enter the next realm. But this time, Tara's spiritual consciousness was driven downwards by Charlie's energy, navigating toward the bottom of the deep sea. Although the deep sea is merely a metaphor, it is an apt one. As Tara's awareness continued to descend, the pressure from the depths grew increasingly intense, making it almost unbearable.

At times, the immense weight threatened to tear her entire consciousness apart. Fortunately, Charlie was there to protect her. Just as she felt she could no longer endure, his voice resonated in her mind: "Don't worry, I will take care of everything." Immediately, Tara felt a powerful energy enveloping her spiritual awareness, akin to a soft swaddling blanket wrapping a baby, imparting an overwhelming sense of security throughout her entire being. Then, Tara sensed that her spiritual consciousness was being brought to the very bottom of the deep sea by Charlie. Initially, she thought she would need to explore the depths gradually, but she could never have imagined that once her awareness reached the bottom, the entire world would undergo a dramatic transformation. The seabed was suddenly replaced by the sky of another realm. It was as if there were a passage at the ocean's depths leading directly to another world, lifting her from the seabed to surface above another cerulean sea. The entire expanse resembled a world composed solely of sky and sea. The sky was eerily calm, lacking even clouds, while the blue sea beneath was serene, with only slight ripples, as if something had just fallen into its depths. Charlie's voice echoed once more: "Miss Decker, this is your sea of consciousness!" Tara was taken aback and couldn't help but inquire of Charlie: "Mr. Wade, how does this sea of consciousness differ from the deep sea we just encountered?" Charlie smiled and explained, "They are both seas, but the one we just passed through is merely an obstacle, while this one is your destination." Then he continued, "Observe those small ripples on the surface of your sea of consciousness; they represent the impact of alcohol. Your physical resilience is significantly stronger than that of the average person, resulting in a minimal effect on your sea of consciousness. For an ordinary person, drinking would create upheaval akin to a tsunami within their consciousness." "Is that so?" Tara exclaimed, realizing, "So the spiritual consciousness must enter the sea of consciousness to truly achieve greater understanding?" "That's correct!" Charlie grinned. "Cultivating your spiritual awareness here will not only strengthen your energy but will also enhance your perception immensely." Tara, keeping her excitement in check, asked, "Mr. Wade, will I still need your assistance the next time I enter my sea of consciousness?" Charlie smiled and assured her, "The deep sea that hinders you won’t always be there. Once you conquer this hurdle, it will be as if you’ve shattered it, and it will no longer be present in the future." "Really?" Tara exclaimed joyfully, "That means I’ll be able to revisit this place just through my spiritual awareness in the future?" "Yes," Charlie affirmed. "It's akin to finding the right path; once you recognize it, returning becomes far easier." After saying that, Charlie encouraged her, "Now, dive into your sea of consciousness and enjoy the experience. Just leap from here and immerse yourself completely; you are bound to gain unexpected insights." Tara was filled with anticipation as her spiritual awareness shifted, and she felt as though she were falling directly towards the sea of consciousness. It felt akin to freely jumping from a height of ten thousand meters, yet there was no fear in her heart; rather, she reveled in this exhilarating sense of liberation. When her spiritual consciousness finally made contact with the sea, there was no massive impact or splashing water, as she had feared. Instead, at the moment of connection, her consciousness seamlessly merged with the sea of consciousness, becoming one with it! In that moment, she felt as if both her entire self and her spiritual awareness were enveloped by a gentle breeze, placing her in an astonishing state! She couldn't help but reflect, "So this is the beauty of glimpsing the sea of consciousness. If it weren't for Mr. Wade, I might never have had the chance to experience such a magnificent moment in my life!"