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Master of Fangcun
Master of Fangcun
>i>【A new work from the author of ''!】>/i> In this world, there is an Emperor whose single word becomes the Law of the Land,
A War Immortal whose single sword can withstand a million-strong army,
A Confucian Saint whose single scroll of the “Spring and Autumn” defines the social order,
A Daoist Venerable whose single finger manifests creation,
A Strategist whose single scheme throws the world into chaos…
Li Shun crossed over with nothing to his name—save for a mysterious space.
No matter how brilliant or talented you are, once captured, you shall be turned into a puppet within.
Thus…
Though the heroes of the world are as countless as carp crossing the river, all must ultimately enter within the span of my palm!
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>b>Fangcun>/b> (方寸) literally translates to "a square inch."
However, in Chinese philosophy, cultivation novels (Xianxia), and classic literature, it has a profound metaphorical meaning.
- The Human Heart / The Mind: Ancient Chinese philosophers believed the human heart was roughly the size of a "square inch." Therefore, Fangcun is often used as a poetic term for one's inner mind, true self, or spiritual core.
- A Universe Within: It represents the Daoist concept of finding the infinite within the infinitesimal—containing an entire universe, endless wisdom, or a grand Dao within the tiny space of one's own heart.
- Mythological Origin: In the classic novel Journey to the West, the immortal who teaches the Monkey King (Sun Wukong) resides on Mount Lingtai Fangcun (The Mount of the Spiritual Heart and Square Inch).
Thus, a "Master of the Inner Dao" is not someone who rules over a tiny piece of land, but rather a supreme master who has conquered their inner world, proving that true Dao and limitless power originate from within the "square inch" of the human soul.
Chapter List
- Chapter 51: The Form of Great Qian’s Mountains and Rivers
- Chapter 52: Tracing Back into the Maze
- Chapter 53: Of Ten Draws, Seven Taken
- Chapter 54: The Four Sages Step into the Capital
- Chapter 55: Rectifying the Heart-Mind Intent
- Chapter 56: Opening a New Space
- Chapter 57: Today, Cultivation Begins
- Chapter 58: Breaking Through in a Single Day
- Chapter 59: Mortal Dust Stains Karma
- Chapter 60: Within the Fangcun of the Inner Platform
- Chapter 61: Once, a Heavenly Being Authored a Codex
- Chapter 62: Fate of Mutual Breakthrough Between Two Parties
- Chapter 63: Concealing Oneself While Embracing the Dao
- Chapter 64: The Brush Bears Heaven and Earth’s Slaughter
- Chapter 65: The Great Jun Crushes All Things
- Chapter 66: The Childless Emperor
- Chapter 67: Burning the Imperial Mausoleum into Ashes
- Chapter 68: The Heavenly Being Turns the Old Page
- Chapter 69: The Unification Principles of the Sages
- Chapter 70: The Art of Empty Vessel, Bereft of Self
- Chapter 71: Fangcun Is My Heart
- Chapter 72: The Sudden Change in Threefold Reflections
- Chapter 73: The Calamity of the Hundred Schools Contending