Chapter 74, Ran Deng Returns
Sunset and sunrise, a day passes, the Great Sun rises in the east, all beings face the sun.
Inside the pavilion at the peak, Saint Zhunti stops preaching and smiles at Ran Deng in front of him.
Moments later, Ran Deng suddenly awakens, feeling bewildered for a moment, then stands up and bows in gratitude, saying, "Thank you, Saint, for your teachings."
Zhunti raises his hand and says with a smile, "We are Fellow Daoists, no need for such formalities."
Ran Deng stands upright.
Zhunti asks expectantly, "Have you had any insights?"
Ran Deng sighs and says, "Indeed, it is the profound Dao of the Saint, and I am convinced, yet I have gained nothing."
Zhunti sighs regretfully, stretches out his hand, and a yellow scripture appears in his palm, saying, "This is the ’Great Dream Heart Scripture’ written by my senior brother. Take it and contemplate it. Enlightenment is not an overnight matter; it still depends on you."
Ran Deng hurriedly waves his hands and says, "Thank you for your generous love, Saint, but this scripture is too precious, I dare not accept it."
Zhunti laughs heartily and replies, "There’s nothing precious about it; it is merely a dharma gate to realize the Dao in a dream. Take it and explore different paths in dreams, and ultimately comprehend your own Dao."