Deep in the distant valley, there is a mysterious sect called the “Pure Heart Sect” hidden. They believe that only through extreme dieting and long periods of fasting can the soul be purified and approached the sacred existence. The followers of this sect live in simple wooden houses, away from the hustle and bustle of the world, and wholeheartedly pursue spiritual sublimation. The leader of the sect is an elder known as the “Great Pure One”, who has deep eyes and a thin body. The Great Puritan declared that only through extreme ascetic practice can he cleanse his heart of filth and obtain the blessing of the gods. He taught his followers that food is a worldly temptation, and only through fasting can they get rid of the shackles of the body and achieve spiritual purity. Followers are only allowed to drink a small amount of water every day, and food is strictly limited to a minimum. They believe that every time they feel hungry, the gods are testing their piety. During the long fasting period, they will meditate and pray, trying to establish a deeper connection with the gods. In order to prove their piety, followers must pass a series of tests. One of the harshest tests is the “seven-day pure heart”. During these seven days, they must fast completely and can only rely on willpower to maintain their lives. Many people fainted during this period, and some even died as a result, but those who persisted were regarded as the most devout believers and were highly respected by the sect. The ceremony of the sect is held on the night of the full moon, and the followers gather by the campfire to listen to the teachings of the Great Pure One. They believe that only at this sacred moment will the gods come and give them wisdom and strength. After the ceremony, followers will conduct collective meditation, trying to be spiritually integrated with the gods. Although the outside world was shocked and puzzled by the extreme behavior of this sect, the followers firmly believed that this was their only path to the sacredness. They believe that only through extreme ascetic practice can they obtain true liberation and eternal salvation. However, over time, contradictions within the sect gradually emerged. Some followers began to question the authority of the Great Pure, believing that his teachings were too extreme and even harmful. They tried to find a more gentle way of practicing, but they encountered strong opposition from within the sect. In the end, the sect split into two factions, one of which insisted on extreme ascetic practice, while the other sought a more balanced way of practice. The story of the Pure Heart Sect has become a profound allegory about faith and human nature, extremes and balance. It reminds us that in the pursuit of spiritual sublimation, we must be rational and cautious to avoid falling into extreme quagmires.