Chapter 2522: Understanding

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"You say Gongsun Xi mentioned that kind of terror, what exactly is it? It actually forced the various saints to join hands and caused that era to perish overnight."

In the sky above the boundless subconscious sea, the daydream homeland quietly hangs and shines. Waves ripple, and Dou Zhao's question flows.

"Cannot guess, and not good to guess randomly." Jiang Wang's response is the subtle waves of the subconscious sea: "This person doesn't speak a single truth, perhaps that kind of terror is also just a casual fabrication. He is already the transcendent one, the supreme existence in cultivation history, how can there be something He cannot speak in the world? Unless He forgot!"

Gongsun Xi intentionally or unintentionally directs suspicion towards the Daoist Three Venerables. This question is truly dangerous to extend.

But speaking of this, Jiang Wang himself was also stunned for a moment—is there such a possibility, that Gongsun Xi actively forgot a certain name, and with this, won the chance of being overlooked? This then became the only survivor of the various saints era. Many years later, He only remembers the existence of that kind of terror, remembers that kind of despair, remembers His own choice, but cannot speak the name. Thinking it is because of his own inability to speak.

"No matter what, that Heavenly Derivation Supreme Saint body is truly real. The various saints indeed joined hands to create such a weapon," Dou Zhao pondered and said.

Jiang Wang was actually also thinking: "From Gui Sui Shou's reaction, it seems more like Gongsun Xi betrayed the various saints in order to solely control this weapon of the various saints. Otherwise, why is He the only one who survived? And why did the True Saint of Vertical and Horizontal leave resentment for ten thousand years?"

Dou Zhao's voice appeared in the daylight: "Gongsun Xi in the various saints era had not yet achieved transcendence. He even lost one game playing chess against Ghost Saint. Even if He achieved transcendence in the later period, it would not be possible for one person to scheme to death the various saints. I believe there must have been a common enemy among the various saints. First, there was a strong enemy, and then internal betrayal, which led to the various saints' fate of perishing."

"Gongsun Xi said that the various saints had already foreseen the unfortunate outcome before the war. Before the disaster, they all made preparations for the misfortune, in various ways, leaving behind the dao lineage and inheritance."

"I think this is a lie."

"The various saints did not fear; what feared was Gongsun Xi himself."

"The various saints lived in an extremely brilliant era, bathing in the afterglow of the Middle Ancient Human Emperor, invincible in ten thousand realms, possessing the determination to solve all problems of the time. This point can also be seen from the conception of the Lotus Saint Realm."

"It was precisely because the various saints had great confidence in that war that they gathered together and planned to accomplish everything in one battle."

"The various saints' dao lineage has already been left behind, engraved in history, left in saint names. It has nothing to do with that war."

"The failure of the various saints was a sudden result, something not anticipated beforehand. They were suddenly and greatly defeated and lost, dying overnight, so there was no time for anything."

"This can explain why, regarding that war, the various saints did not leave a single word. Even if they decided to secretly kill the secret, and the various saints actively obscured this matter, in the situation of knowing it cannot be done, the various saints would certainly think of ways to warn future generations, or leave means to 'wait for the comers.'"

"This then conforms to the power and virtue of the 'Saint' in my heart."

Dou Zhao's tone was slightly doubtful, but very certain: "This kind of thinking is a bit taken for granted. Gongsun Xi also used to be great, and also made outstanding contributions to the human race. He also became completely different from the beginning. But the fact that the various saints all perished, doesn't it precisely prove that the various saints all did not like Gongsun Xi's degeneration?"

"It's a pity this segment of history was completely erased; the truth will perhaps never be known to anyone..." Jiang Wang said thoughtfully: "I didn't expect you to care so much about history."

Dou Zhao, such a person, brave and diligent, always regards history as dust. In his youth, he even uttered the bold words, "From myself onward, all are old texts; from myself upward, must step down." Now, he repeatedly ponders the truth or falsity of the story told by Gongsun Xi, showing that he has indeed been stimulated.

Being flipped in the palm and kneaded, arbitrarily rubbed... and truly rubbed into the taste of a dan pill, it is indeed not so easy to bear. Huang Wei Zhen used the power of fantasy to make it real and saved them, but that fantasy turned real can indeed be equivalent to the power of Jiang someone and Dou someone. They truly had no power to resist.

"Whether I care or not, it is there. Whether it is true or not, it does not affect me moving forward," Dou Zhao said: "Gongsun Xi wants to integrate the Heavenly Derivation Supreme Saint body and truly control this weapon of the various saints. There is actually not just one path to walk. He doesn't necessarily have to swallow the Yin Yang True Dan. He still has at least two other choices. One is Qin Tai Zu's miscellaneous school dao lineage, and the other is Shan Hai Dao Lord's fantasy made real. But He didn't choose either of them, only exhausting schemes to swallow us. Why do you say that?"

The subconscious sea was waveless for a time.

Why else could it be?

We are weak!

If you don't pick the soft persimmons to pinch, how sour the hard ones are. Going to mess with Ying Yun Nian or Huang Wei Zhen's idea is simply seeking death. You don't even need to seek; Huang Wei Zhen herself has already come to the door, chasing and killing them for nearly two years without leaving a shadow. How can you, Ming Jia Saint, seize the opportunity?

Dou Zhao's question was a bit self-deprecating for the two of them. Jiang someone was too lazy to answer him.

Generally speaking, if he didn't continue the conversation, it would just end. Dou Zhao is not the kind of person who has to come up and chat with you about something.

But Dou Zhao had no follow-up from here, and that shining daylight also did not move away.

Jiang Wang suddenly understood what Dou Zhao was asking.

In the past, Zou Hui Ming and Gongsun Xi played chess at Cold Mountain for ten games, with no wins or losses, which is still a famous score in the chess world today.

After that, there was the eleventh game, a game without boundaries, chess without limits, placing pieces infinitely in the universe. This game was named 'Heavenly Derivation'.

This game, he and Dou Zhao personally experienced in the Five Virtues Small World!

According to Ji Li's explanation, Zou Hui Ming won this game because the situation evolved to a point that exceeded Gongsun Xi's calculation limit.

Since the Yin Yang True Saint's calculation power is stronger than the Ming Jia Saint's, then in that matter that year, did the Yin Yang True Saint see further than the Ming Jia True Saint?

Gongsun Xi said before his death that He made the only correct choice. He must have calculated and seen something, and until his death, He thought He was right.

But compared to Gongsun Xi, the Yin Yang True Saint, whose calculation power was stronger and saw further, stood on His opposite side, chose to fight, and finally also met perishing.

Then, did the Yin Yang True Saint actually leave something behind...

And Gongsun Xi's bitter pursuit of the Yin Yang True Dan, was it precisely for that inheritance?

If this inheritance indeed exists, what is it then?

The Yin Yang true intent, the subconscious sea, and the daydream homeland, haven't they already been passed down? And there is a 'Yin Yang Five Elements Theory', which will also soon be put into the Chu country's national treasury.

Because this matter is so secret, the various saints all obscured it that year, and Gongsun Xi said 'cannot speak' until his death. So even now, at the intersection of the daydream homeland and the subconscious sea, Dou Zhao does not speak clearly.

The recently deceased Zhuge Yi Xian taught them how to plan for the immeasurable and unspeakable existence—the premise is sufficient preparation and unspoken tacit understanding.

Dou Zhao, who always slashed horizontally no matter what he faced, is so cautious about this question precisely because he has the determination to explore!

"The new monarch ascends the throne, the old emperor abdicates, you are absent-minded here—" The waves permeate the subconscious sea; it is Jiang Wang's meaningful voice: "Brother Dou, this is really dangerous."

"I want to make those so-called dangers all understand—I am also very dangerous." Dou Zhao only said this sentence, then leaped with the shining daylight, jumping out of this boundless ocean.

Jiang Wang has already listened clearly; he also will not waste words here.

Having just ascended to the absolute peak, he is still far from grasping his due combat power.

And there is the strongest True Monarch of Chu country at this stage; his great-grandmother is waiting for him. The Dou family's three-thousand-year family tradition will reveal its true power to him.

"Lonely..."

Xiong Zi Du was virtually suspended above the Avici Ghost Cave, biting that word into 'I, the Emperor!'

Now it is not a question of being humble or not; he also does not need to seek ritual anymore.

Even if a grand enthronement ceremony is held later, he will crown himself, absolutely no longer borrowing from others, and not going through any side-conferring formality.

Because his father, the Emperor, has already handed over the power to him. The moment his father turned around and left, he will not have a moment of relaxation while holding this sword!

He is the Son of Heaven of Chu, the orthodox successor of the Emperor, whose name will shine forever in history.

He looks at the two State Dukes, looks at all the Chu people present: "I am not polished jade, but a stubborn spirit within stone. Fortunately, I received virtuous grace, thus residing in this great position... Sincerely frightened and fearful!"

Since the creation of the national system, the rise and fall, prosperity and decline of various countries and states have been innumerable. But countries that clearly possess the status of a hegemon country, in these three thousand nine hundred years, only number seven.

Among them, old Yang was replaced by new Qi.

"Chu" is among the names of the unreplaced hegemons.

And as the key country to stop Jing country from unifying, Chu country is the one that still exists, while Yang country is the one that unfortunately perished.

Now Xiong Zi Du takes over this great empire. He will compete on the same stage with Ji Feng Zhou of Jing, Jiang Shu of Qi, Ying Zhao of Qin, He Lian Shan Hai of Mu, Tang Xian Qi of Jing... and the Sons of Heaven of these hegemon countries of his father's generation, together pursuing the world.

His father, Xiong Ji, has already swept away as many obstacles as possible for him, but the road ahead can still be called long!

And he begins his emperor's career with the sentence "I am not polished jade."

This does not sound like any heroic speech, but rather like an ugly disclaimer stated in advance.

I am a barbarian, so I can be rude.

I am stubborn and inferior, hence I can be without manners.

In a position where one absolutely cannot make mistakes, assuming a posture that I may make mistakes at any time, truly has a spirit of overturning heaven and earth.

Inevitably, it made both Zuo Xiao and Wu Zhao Chang add a bit of caution.

Xiong Zi Du continued: "My fears are three. One is fear of slighting the state ministers, two is fear of disappointing the common people, and three is fear of wasting the previous achievements!"

"State Master, you record it down," He reminded.

"Oh, oh!" Fan Shi Jue reacted, raising his hand and wiping. Then a piece of Chu text in a flower and bird style appeared, virtually suspended in the air, reproducing Xiong Zi Du's words without missing a word. Xiong Zi Du said that the Great Chu State Master should know Chu characters, and he had also honestly worked hard at it.

Xiong Zi Du raised his hand and wiped off the segment that said, "The Emperor says to the State Master, says 'State Master, you record it down.'" He continued: "How my father Emperor served the country of Liang, I should follow the same. How my father Emperor treated the wise and elders, I should double treat them. I possess the world; the world is the home of the Chu people."

Zuo Xiao and Wu Zhao Chang both listened silently, showing respect, and also continued to observe.

Xiong Zi Du said again: "The imperial rituals should all be simplified. The world will know me not necessarily from edicts, and the Chu people will know me also from state affairs. I ascend the throne, which is merely the transfer of state power. There are temporarily no great joyful matters beneficial to the country or the people, so there is no need for great celebrations. All rituals should be appropriate so as not to harm farming time or delay common affairs. It is the common people who have enfeoffed me with this honorable position, not I who establish and protect the common people. The world does not need to perform rituals to me; I should perform rituals to the world. Taxes are exempted for three years. Elders above sixty years old will be given silk and rice, and newborn children will have their money and grain increased. If hundred officials want to congratulate, they can offer a character of congratulation, but they are not allowed to offer gifts."

"What should this congratulatory character be?" Fan Shi Jue always felt that his junior brother was staring at him, so he made an effort to play the role of the State Master and seriously fulfill a State Master's duty: "I... your minister thinks that for these officials, writing characters to congratulate is also useless. It's better to work more if they have time."

Xiong Zi Du looked at him with a look that quite had the meaning of 'I didn't think your heart was so black,' but only said: "Those with leisure can offer a state policy. Those with busy affairs can write the character 'country safe, people peaceful.' It's also okay not to have a congratulatory character. I should see the congratulatory heart in the 'examination.'"

Examination refers to official evaluation.

The new emperor wants to see what they do, not what they say. He wants to see how their official performance is, not how their memorials are.

Fan Shi Jue nodded very understandingly.

The Red Phoenix Emperor Sword, just obtained, was held in the Emperor's palm. He just wore armor, held the sword, and wore the crown like this, bowing to the Duke of Hui and the Duke of An: "Matters of state rely on the elders. In sacrifices and military affairs, I dare not monopolize. I am neither clever, only diligent in learning and humble. I do not seek to see clearly for ten thousand miles, only seek not to destroy the previous achievements. After I ascend the throne, within ten years, the old systems will not change. I will not build new palaces, not construct traveling palaces, not move warfare, and let the world rest and recuperate."

He showed a posture of overturning heaven and earth, but his governing idea, truly implemented in practice, was really cautious!

When he was the prince, he cultivated his reputation in prison for ten years. Everyone thought that after he ascended the throne, he would have bold reforms and political ideas different from his father Emperor—he also always showed many differences.

That day he came out of prison and became the crown prince. Many people in the court and in the wild supported him. Those who opposed the new policies thought he would bring the country back to the right track, and those who supported the new policies thought he would reform more thoroughly.

But at this moment, when he truly ascended the throne as monarch, he said that he was still too immature, so he would learn and observe first—no one could say he did anything wrong.

This decision to not change the old systems for ten years will maintain the empire's stability to the greatest extent, ensure the smooth transfer of power, and can be said to be giving the officials and people of Chu country a reassurance—the situation will definitely not be worse than now.

And in fact, it will ensure the thorough implementation of the new policies.

And a very important point—Xiong Ji has just abdicated and left the country. Not changing its systems for ten years can help his great power return to himself to the greatest extent. If everything goes smoothly, it is not impossible for him to be like the old matter of Emperor Wen of Jing, maintaining an absolutely strong derive dao posture after abdication and finding an opportunity to prove transcendence again.

Huang Wei Zhen had already completely left at this time. A transcendent one does not need to explain to anyone. Leaving a pair of eyes to see Xiong Ji complete the transfer was already a great respect from Him and proof that He still had a connection with Chu country.

Zuo Xiao held the flag and bowed his head, strands of white hair floating in the air: "The country relies on a wise monarch, Your Majesty will live for ten thousand years!"

Wu Zhao Chang, in full armor, half-bowed: "The Son of Heaven's benevolence and virtue are a fortunate matter for the common people. Your minister congratulates the people of Chu!"

On Zhang Hua Terrace, the twelve pivot officials all bowed down, and all the officials knelt down, shouting, "My Emperor will live for ten thousand years!"

Jiang Wang silently watched this imperial power transfer, bowed once to the new emperor, and then brought the little god of wealth to leave—going to the Zuo family for a meal and interrogating Jing Li's matter could wait for a few more days. The new monarch has ascended the throne; the State Duke will be busy. And Jing Li... let him have a few more days of being a State Master.

Xiong Zi Du's imperial carriage returned to Ying. He pulled the corner of Fan Shi Jue's clothes, and Fan Shi Jue followed, looking back three times.

Seeing his junior brother, seeing his junior brother safe, Fan Shi Jue was of course very happy.

He actually had many words he wanted to say to his junior brother, wanted to chat about the three treasures on San Bao Mountain, wanted to talk about his lonely investigation, wanted to tell the story of Jiao Wu Mountain, and that bitter nature uncle master... but it seemed not yet the time.

Of course, his junior brother is so smart and saw through all his disguise. He was also very proud.

"State Master." Xiong Zi Du secretly reminded: "You keep looking back like this, it's easy to expose..."

His reminder suddenly stopped, because in his eyes, that laughing, bright-eyed Fan Shi Jue's figure suddenly shook. That treasure body, solid as diamond, actually turned into a phantom, like a soul deep in the Avici Ghost Cave...

"State Master?!" He reached out to grab, but only grasped emptiness; bubbles scattered like smoke.

And at the edge of the horizon, Jiang Wang, who had already turned into a rainbow and flown out of Lun Xian Forest, suddenly turned back!