Noah fell silent when he heard that revelation, but the thoughts inside his mind were churning violently.
Elder Julia's metaphor could be interpreted in many ways or, rather, it could express the many available approaches to a cultivator's training.
'You can surely fill the cup without getting dirty, but you would only be able to drink less wine in that way. A steady growth without sacrifices.'
That was the normal method, what the majority of the cultivators did.
'You can drink directly from the jar, but the entirety of your body would be tainted, and most of the wine would fall on the floor. A reckless method, suitable only for helpless situations.'
Elder Julia remained silent, she didn't want to interrupt Noah.
'You can ask for someone's help to fill your cup or use a smaller container, but the flavor of the wine would be affected due to those steps. After all, the best container is the jar, which represents the world. That is the approach of the nobles.'