NOVPUB645: The Essence of Confucianism
645: The Essence of Confucianism
When the phrase “a single spark can start a prairie fire” was spoken, the cosmic phenomenon instantly reversed, and all Divine Realm experts present changed their expressions.
Especially the Main God Realm experts—they felt an unprecedented pressure.
It was even stronger than when they had witnessed Gu Lan’s duel with Divine Son Arthur in the void.
Only now did they understand the true extent of Gu Lan’s terrifying strength.
“Altering the rules of heaven and earth by sheer will—such power is indeed beyond comprehension!”
“Since ancient times, Gu Lan is the only one truly worthy of being called the first in the Six Realms!”
“Indeed!
Not to mention that he’s so young; this may be an accomplishment that no one can surpass in the future!”
The Divine Realm experts couldn’t help but express their admiration.
The young generation of cultivators looked up with longing, hoping that one day they too might display powers capable of reshaping the world.
Thousands of flames bowed, and lotuses bloomed within the fire—two astonishing phenomena filled the sky.
Gu Lan stood within the flames, hands behind his back, calmly observing Lin Ye’s transformation.
Since he had intervened to alter the phenomena, Lin Ye’s path to advancing his Fire God Physique was now back on track.
Now, all Lin Ye needed was time to complete his physique’s advancement.
The process of advancing one’s physique carries significant risks, but with Gu Lan guarding him, these risks seemed trivial.
Even when a sign of failure appeared, he reversed it using Confucian sacred words.
Naturally, lesser issues were of no concern.
“Darling, is the person in that fiery lotus Lin Ye?”
As the phenomena slowly progressed, Mu Yuyan appeared by Gu Lan’s side.
“Yes, it’s Lin Ye.
He just made a breakthrough.
I gave him a few words of guidance, and he managed to surpass the limitations of the Fire Spirit Physique.
His insight is quite remarkable.”
Gu Lan praised Lin Ye, a Lanyan Royal School disciple from the first group of students and one of the most talented.
He had watched Lin Ye’s growth with pride.
“To achieve such an opportunity right after breaking into the Divine Realm is indeed rare.”
Standing nearby, Mu Yuyan also expressed her approval.
Her path was the Way of Ice and Snow, diametrically opposed to the Way of Fire.
As fire and water are incompatible, Mu Yuyan understood the power of the fire rule more clearly than others.
She sensed that if Lin Ye completed his Fire God Physique transformation, his future potential would not be beneath her own.
Boom!
A loud sound reverberated across the heavens.
The next moment, the fire-born lotus flower began to bloom, and Lin Ye’s form was tempered within the boundless flames.
The intense agony of the fiery purgatory made him clench his teeth, refusing to scream in pain, though his furrowed brow betrayed his suffering.
Fortunately, this torment didn’t last long.
After sweat beaded on his forehead, Lin Ye finally opened his eyes, his gaze blazing.
“Wow!
Eyes like flames—is this the legendary Fiery Eyes of Truth?” 𝒏𝒐𝙫𝙥𝙪𝙗.𝒄𝙤𝙢
“Pfft!
Junior Brother, you’ve been watching too much Journey to the West!
Not every eye technique involving fire is the Fiery Eyes of Truth.
Senior Brother Lin Ye’s eye technique should be the Red Lotus Eyes, granted by the Fire God Physique upgrade!”
“The Red Lotus Eyes can see through illusions and inner demons; it’s a powerful ability that rivals the Fire God Physique!
Senior Brother Lin Ye is truly blessed!”
“I don’t fully understand what you all are saying, but it sounds like Senior Brother Lin Ye successfully advanced.
Does this mean another peerless talent has emerged in our Lanyan Royal School?”
All of Lanyan Royal School discussed Lin Ye with admiration and awe, each person hoping they too could achieve the opportunity to become one of the Six Realms’ top experts.
Such luck was rare, yet each person held onto hope, for Lanyan Royal School had always been in the business of turning the impossible into miracles.
“To think he succeeded!
Before long, another top-level Divine Realm expert in the Way of Fire will rise from Lanyan Royal School.”
“Lanyan Royal School truly has extraordinary fortune.
They randomly recruit disciples from the Earthly Realm, yet each one seems to be an exceptional talent.
Besides Lin Ye, I know of other geniuses like Xiao Yan, Chen Fan, Ye Fan, and Mo Li.
So many gifted disciples—it’s enviable!”
“What’s even more enviable is the spirit within Lanyan Royal School’s disciples.
These students see such brilliant talents without a hint of jealousy in their eyes.
Instead, their gaze is filled with eagerness and pure sincerity, a rare quality in the Six Realms.”
The Divine Realm experts from other factions were deeply impressed by Lanyan Royal School’s teaching methods.
They had never seen a faction where the young generation was this united.
It was almost uncharacteristic of cultivators.
Not even the monastic sects, which taught restraint, could fully suppress envy among their disciples.
As for achieving sainthood or Buddhahood, it was a near-impossible feat even for Divine Realm experts, let alone ordinary cultivators.
“These Lanyan Royal School disciples all carry a noble aura; they’re Confucian cultivators and seem to possess more vigor and spirit than our own disciples.”
“It’s no wonder Confucianism held a seat of prominence in ancient times, even elevating humanity to the top of the Six Realms.
Seeing it in action today, it indeed has unique merit.”
“Perhaps we could also adopt aspects of Confucian cultivation, focusing not only on strength but also on the heart, blending both.
That way, our disciples might gain such spirit as well.”
The crowd continued to marvel and discuss, some even finding inspiration in the approach.
Many of the Divine Realm experts had already studied Confucian methods, as Lanyan Royal School accepted disciples regardless of race, origin, or talent as long as they embodied the virtues of a gentleman.
Their understanding of Confucianism’s essence deepened the more they learned.
