Chapter 47
“Starting today, you are to perform seated meditation for one double-hour each day.”
At the words of Daoist Hyeonin, Kwak Yeon was certain that something about him had changed.
Even if that weren’t the case, as the highest authority in the sect, his orders were not optional.
“...Understood.”
“The seated meditation of our palace, the Line of Daoist Hermits, differs from the martial lineages of the Seven Lower Palaces below. It is for the accumulation of Spiritual Energy in the pursuit of the Dao that governs Heaven and Earth. Therefore, even while exhaling and inhaling, you must not circulate energy or perform energy movement exercises.”
“......”
“Today, I will explain the Heavenly Heart Scripture, the introductory classic of the Daoist Hermit path. Reflect on its principles as you meditate.”
Kwak Yeon felt a hollow sinking in his chest at the thought of having to join the Daoist Hermit Lineage—but still listened attentively.
After all, since the martial arts of the Wudang Sect were all rooted in Daoist theory, studying the Daoist path couldn’t possibly do harm.
Spending a double-hour each day in seated meditation naturally brought to mind energy movement exercises.
He had practiced the Taiji Internal Arts daily for the past year and a half—it wasn’t something he could easily shake off.
“Your head is full of devils!”