The majority of those present had never heard of the Tunnel before, but the unusual expressions on the faces of those in the know made it clear that something extraordinary was afoot. Everyone held their breath and looked at the monkey, sensing that this was something highly unusual.
The monkey spoke in a deep voice: "The mysteries of the cosmos cannot truly be explained by anyone—it is too vast, infinite, without beginning or end. The Buddha once spoke of Mount Sumeru in a mustard seed, and a mustard seed containing Mount Sumeru. Everyone understands the meaning of this phrase, so I won't elaborate further. The Supreme also uttered similar words in the past. Today, the cultivation methods practiced by each school mostly originate from the Supreme's teachings. So, what kind of world do we live in? Where did we come from, and where are we ultimately headed? These questions are pondered not only by mortals but by us as well."
