In many legends through the ages, the Crossing Tribulation has been depicted as a mystical journey beyond the mortal world and touching the destiny of heaven. At that time, the seekers on the immortal path all looked forward to crossing the insurmountable bumps and turns and entering the gate of immortality. The so-called "catastrophe" is not trivial, it symbolizes the spirit of surpassing oneself and challenging the limit.
In those myths and stories that have been retained by the agarwood of time, the practitioner must go through countless penances before he can reach the enlightenment of the soul. Once you reach a certain level, you will encounter what is known as a "calamity". Some of these calamities are like invisible inner demons that plague the practitioner's heart, while others are external tests like natural and man-made disasters, pressing step by step, threatening the life and safety of the practitioner. Among them, the Heavenly Tribulation is particularly feared by people, it is like the supreme judgment in the universe, quantifying the success or failure of life and death.
Different from the fantasy depiction of the catastrophe in online novels, the catastrophe in Taoist culture is closer to reality, and more points to the inner examination and external adaptation. In Taoist culture, cultivators need to face inner demons and various disasters, and achieve a kind of spiritual improvement and self-transcendence through inner cultivation and external training. The belief in confrontation and coping with calamities contained in Taoism is actually a reflection of human beings who are constantly facing challenges in real life and pursuing a higher realm.
In this process, Taoist mythology proposes five great eons - gold, wood, water, fire, and earth, symbolizing major changes and cycles in the universe. Cultivators must broaden their minds and hone their minds in each tribulation before they can truly gain the opportunity to become immortals. This is not only a test of individual will, but also a subversion and reshaping of the entire worldview.
In contrast, the animal road is more difficult. In mythology, if an animal wants to cultivate to become an immortal, it usually needs to go through a hundred or even a thousand years of penance, and must survive the punishment of natural punishment such as thunder tribulation. The road of cultivating immortals for animals has gone through many twists and turns, and many times it seems more bumpy, because they need to not only resist the harshness of natural laws, but also break through the shackles of species, reaching an almost impossible state. Mortal cultivation is relatively easy, although it also faces countless tribulations, but its own wisdom and willpower give it more opportunities and ways to deal with these challenges.
Now, it seems that we can find the shadow of human beings' own challenges and transcendence from these ancient legends. Whether it is a cultivator in mythology or an ordinary person in reality, we are constantly encountering all kinds of calamities in the journey of life. These calamities may be the confusion and depression in the heart, or the difficulties and misfortunes of life. But it is precisely these calamities that have made us indomitable and forged our spirit of courageous exploration.
In the end, the story and symbolism of the catastrophe not only provide us with a way to understand the cycle of the universe and the meaning of life, but also provide inspiration for the pursuit and growth of each of us. Disasters along the way, whatever form they take, are tests of our will and wisdom. Only by truly understanding the meaning of the catastrophe can we be more firm and calm in every choice and decision in life. The Tribulation is not only an ancient mythological expression, but also a true portrayal of our own existence, reminding us that in the endless river of time, every step is a new starting point, and every challenge contains the possibility of life growth.