The Fissure of Revelation: The Ordeal of Aquamizu Sect
The Cultivation of Aquamizu
This story unfolds in a society of more than three hundred years ago, a time of great upheaval and change in the world. As society shifted, various religions emerged one after another, seemingly without end.
The Aquamizu Sect—a new sect of thought at the time, slightly at odds with the mainstream religions—was met with controversy and challenges from its inception. The founder of this sect was a monk, known as Aquamizu. In the Gya language, "mizu(淼)" is written as three characters that mean water stacked on top of each other, refer to choppy water.
Aquamizu was not his birth name. It was a name he gave himself after reading the classics of the Hana Sect, combining their teachings with his own experiences and ideas.
From a young age, Auqamizu had diligently studied numerous religious scriptures. By chance, he had discovered a religious classic of the Hana Sect called the "Hallmod Scripture", which refers to the book of following the origin of Mod power. For him, this scripture was different from all the others. The scripture contained the power of Mod, which refers to the purest and most primal magical power in all things. And all the religious concepts it proposed and its views on the world were entirely new to him. Therefore, he considered the "Hallmod Scripture" to be the supreme religious text in his heart.
On the other hand, Aquamizu's academic journey was also fraught with hardship. In the S.C.(Standard Century) calendar year 1619, just as he was preparing to enter a higher academy, a revolution that swept the entire continent broke out—the Dipfield Landing Revolution. This continent, named "Dipfitos," after fierce contention among six major powers, finally reached a consensus to abolish the old system and unify the scattered nations into a single, massive metropolis—Dipfield City.
In the torrent of the times, the landscape of academia was also completely reshaped. Old institutions were either reformed or disappeared, while new temples of knowledge—independent academies—sprang up like bamboo shoots after a spring rain.
After much deliberation, Aquamizu chose an academy called the Dulwich Public Independent Academy Area—the first institution in Dipfield City centered on academic autonomy.
In the year S.C.1627, at the age of 24, Aquamizu completed his studies. The first thing he did upon entering society was to visit the various Hana Sect temples in Dipfield City. At that time, most of these temples belonged to a large, mainstream branch of the Hana Sect—the Chotone Sect.
Speaking of the Chotone Sect, this school of thought was like a surging tide in the long history of the Hana Sect. Its founding can be traced back to the end of the 13th century of the S.C. calendar. During that period, the ideas of the ancient Hana Sect were at their peak. Even the emerging new Hana Sects of the time largely studied the same ideas as the ancient ones.
On this vast religious landscape, the Chotone Sect emerged quietly, like a new sprout breaking through the soil. Its founder blended ancient wisdom with modern perspectives, creating a shining masterpiece in the history of the Hana Sect—the "Convergingworld Revelation," which became the core doctrine of the Chotone Sect. It inherited the essence of the ancient Hana Sect while also incorporating the sparks of new-era thought.
Returning to our story, in a very short time, Aquamizu had read the doctrinal works of almost every Hana Sect school and felt the influence of the new Hana Sect trends of the era. The more he studied the Hana Sect, the more he felt the charm of the Chotone Sect, which laid a significant foundation for the later doctrines of the Aquamizu Sect.
However, Aquamizu always felt that something was missing…
Aquamizu believed that although the Chotone Sect was inclusive, it failed to fully develop the philosophy of water found in the "Hallmod Scripture" of Green Revelation. Instead, it focused too much on the changes and evolutions of the times. While it emphasized the change and constancy of all things, it neglected their "gentle" aspect.
Aquamizu said, "Gentleness, Change and Consistency—these are the core philosophies of the 'Hallmod Scripture'; its core philosophy coincides with the imagery of water in nature."
Aquamizu also said, "The imagery of water fascinates me… but it seems the world has not yet glimpsed the philosophy of water… Water, like a gentle breeze sweeping across the wasteland, washes away filth and revives the spirit… In the baptism of water, I am reborn, like the return of spring to the earth, like the melting of March ice and snow, finally returning to water, like the endless cycle of life, never-ending… "
During his cultivation at the Chotone Sect temple, Aquamizu often saw the great rivers rushing relentlessly at the foot of the mountain. He heard the low murmur of waves crashing on the shore, feeling the pulse of nature and the rhythm it created within him at every moment. He heard the whispers of nature, and this sound grew more and more powerful in his heart as his cultivation deepened… He knew that what he was feeling was the most primitive and pure rhythm of life… It was the root that nourished all things, symbolizing impermanence. Just like all worldly affairs—before the future arrives, no one can know what will happen in the next moment…
Aquamizu's path of cultivation was marked by ups and downs, by cycles of destruction and rebirth… For decades, Aquamizu walked among the mountains and great rivers. He often stood alone by the riverbank at dawn, gazing at the rushing water, and from it, he comprehended the mystery of the philosophy of water—both soft and resilient, both all-encompassing and concealing profound secrets.
Years passed, and the world changed. In his decades of life and cultivation, Aquamizu experienced countless trials of mind and body. Once, on a spring-like night that was suddenly struck by a violent storm, Aquamizu faced the tempest alone, and from it, he understood the power of life, death, and change between heaven and earth. In times of silence, Aquamizu would listen intently to the murmur of water by a secluded valley stream, experiencing the clarity that water brought, washing away the dust of the mind and reshaping the soul.
In his decades-long struggle against a harsh fate, on a certain day in S.C.1653, destiny quietly unveiled a new chapter for Aquamizu…
On that day, the weather took a strange turn. Amidst the swirling clouds and mist, Aquamizu was meditating alone in a secluded cultivation ground. Suddenly, a peculiar and powerful force surged towards his location. Just as Aquamizu was fully focused on exploring his inner self, this invisible force struck him down instantly, plunging him into a deep coma.
In Aquamizu's long and mysterious vision, he seemed to have entered a world beyond the mortal realm—an endless expanse of water, radiant and undulating, where time seemed to have frozen. Above his head, a massive octagonal trigram rotated continuously, seemingly indicating that a change in his destiny was c… In the hazy mirage, a greenish light gradually appeared before Aquamizu's eyes. It was the Creator God in the Hana Sect faith, also known as the Sole God—Hana.
Appearing in human form, Hana approached Aquamizu, who was kneeling. Hana's voice echoed long in Aquamizu's heart: "Water is the cycle of life and death, ever-changing. By following the Way of Water, we can one lead sleeping souls to rebirth."
This mysterious revelation, like a bolt of lightning, pierced through Aquamizu's soul… In that instant of illusion, Aquamizu was enlightened. He had made his decision—he would establish a sect based on the Green Revelation system of the ancient Hana Sect. Unlike any other Hana sect, Aquamizu would integrate the revelations about water he had received into his own sect.
When Aquamizu slowly awoke from his vision, he was no longer the same person… Through this revelation, Aquamizu felt as if his inner self had become clearer, his spirit more magnificent.
Coming……
