"We exhaust ourselves in the pursuit of immortal cultivation, but for what purpose?" he mused, "Is it not to embrace a beauty in drunken stupor and awaken with the authority to wield a murdering sword? To act on our desires and grievances as we please—that is the true fulfillment of all our hardships. Otherwise, what use is spending centuries confined in ancient caves amidst the mountains, where this is forbidden, and that is not allowed, living without food or drink, desire or emotion? We might as well turn into withered plants and stones!"
Lei Qilong added, "I seem to have heard someone say that reckless indulgence, harming oneself and others, will eventually lead to disaster..."