Extraordinary Pedigree.

Chapter 808: On the Operation of the Extraordinary Utopia and Orderism I
The day's work is over, and the students in the courtyard gradually return from their respective posts.

There was a sense of tranquility in the air after a busy day.

Those who were working in various areas, such as farmlands, mines, power plants, and urban construction areas, have put down their tools and started gathering towards the common dining area.

This is the original place of the courtyard, and it is called the Temple Building.

This area is much more spacious than any traditional cafeteria or restaurant.

Surrounded by tall columns and transparent metal walls, it has a futuristic feel without losing the unique natural atmosphere of the courtyard.

The ceiling is high, and simulated moonlight shines in through the huge transparent dome, illuminating the entire hall. The soft light complements the lights on the dining table.

In the center of the hall, there is an extremely large dining table that can accommodate almost three hundred students at the same time.

The table was filled with colorful and fragrant food.

Everyone has their own seat, arranged in an orderly manner. Despite the large number of people, the atmosphere in the hall is not noisy at all, but instead has a wonderful sense of stability.

In the center of the dining table, a young man with blond hair and golden eyes was talking to the students with a smile.

Unlike leaders in other places, Xia Xiu did not stand in a high position. He sat at the table with the students. In front of the plate was a bowl of warm soup made from plants unique to the courtyard, exuding a faint fragrance.

The clothes Xia Xiu wore when he was with the students were different from the serious and majestic black windbreaker suit that we had in our previous impressions.

On the contrary, his clothes were simple and plain.

He was wearing a white linen robe without any unnecessary decorations, simple to the extreme; and outside of it, he was wearing a simple loose long cloth that surrounded his handsome and tall body.

On his feet, he also wore simple sandals, plain in color, which matched the white of his robe.

After careful observation, the students discovered that their principal, Hugh Abraham, often dressed like this in the secular courtyard.

In fact, only two characters are often seen dressed so plainly in the courtyard.

One is the headmaster, and the other is Set the Ancient.

However, the ancient man's dress is slightly different from the principal's style in subtle details, as are the other courtyard staff, whether it is the Dean of Academic Affairs or Turles, who is known as the Prime Minister of the Administration and the Vice-Principal of the Courtyard.

They all wore more formal and sophisticated attire, reflecting their respective powers and responsibilities.

This outfit also seems to be a symbol of some kind of identity.

I heard that the sword bearers in heaven often have such simple and plain clothes. This kind of clothes is not only for comfort, but also a symbol.

Mu, the third sword-bearer in heaven, often dresses like this, and generally speaking, other angels would avoid wearing the same clothes as this kindly elder.

——This is a kind of tacit custom.

Just like in some ancient countries, they each have their own specific national costumes.

Generally speaking, everyone can wear it.

However, in certain occasions, not everyone can wear it.

On certain occasions, only those who are truly at the pinnacle of power can dress like this.

Even the people wearing these clothes are differentiated from each other, and only certain high-ranking figures can wear the same clothes on the same occasion.

Now, after a busy day, the students sat tired but contentedly at the long table, eating and talking to each other, and in this bustling atmosphere, there was a special tranquility and focus that attracted every pair of eyes.

That is the position of the principal, he is always the focus of students' attention.

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Usually at this time, the principal would talk to the students.

Xia Xiu's exchange of ideas with students is usually conducted through questioning, that is, one question and one answer. He does not give a direct answer, but guides the other party's thinking through a series of in-depth questions, and the questions are usually progressive.

This approach is not intended to "tell" the other person the correct answer, but to help them discover the answer themselves.

Unlike the usual daily routine, the atmosphere at the table this time was particularly solemn, especially for the two students sitting together.

—Joseph Gardner Swift.

——Mikhail Tukhachevsky.

They were the only two students who frequently asked questions to the principal. Most of the students were in awe of the principal, so they rarely asked questions. Only these two frequently asked questions.

Although the two sat not far from each other, they still didn't talk much.

Joseph Swift is a descendant of a typical elite family of the Eddiesi Federation. He has indigo eyes, a high nose, distinct cheek and chin lines, and medium-length golden hair.

As the most typical Adisi, Joseph was instilled with a sense of superiority and a strong spirit of individualism since childhood.

Joseph's father is a well-known entrepreneur and his mother is an active member of the political arena.

Growing up in such an environment, Joseph was exposed to the most cutting-edge ideas in politics, technology and society at an early age. Although he was not in a hurry to pursue a political career, his family background always gave him a confident sense of superiority.

In his eyes, the world is full of competition, and only by moving forward can one gain a place on this stage.

Mikhail Tukhachevsky, who sat opposite him, was a typical young man from Eastern Oletin.

These Oletins living in the Far East have a slightly yellowish-white complexion, short hair, a pair of big black eyes, slightly double eyelids, a low nose bridge, high cheekbones, and a strong body.

He was born into an ordinary working-class family without any prominent background. His parents were clerks who worked diligently in the coal mining village in the mobile city of Oletin.

Olitin is a country that emphasizes collectivism and state-led economy. Due to the numerous natural disasters, their social thoughts always emphasize social responsibility, collective cooperation, and the ideology of dedication to the country, the Purple Robe Emperor, and the celestial beings.

Tukhachevsky was influenced by this kind of collectivism since he was a child, so he was always full of a sense of responsibility mixed with loyalty and awe.

However, this sense of responsibility was deeply torn apart by the impact of natural disasters.

With the collapse of the natural disaster, he was easily abandoned by his hometown and the gods in the mobile city.

The urban area where the coal mining village is located was forcibly separated and left on the road to natural disasters.

When he witnessed his hometown, family and the life he knew being ruthlessly abandoned, the collapse and shock in his heart almost made him have a deep enough understanding of the country he was loyal to and the class in that huge machine.

At that moment, he realized how deep the gap was between the ideals he believed in and reality.

It was also at that moment that Tukhachevsky's worldview changed completely, and he began to understand that loyalty and responsibility alone could not bring about any change.

——Survival is the most basic need.

Fortunately, the heavenly [Mobile City Utopia] took over the fate of him and the village in the disaster and gave them a chance to stand up again.

Although these two people came from completely different backgrounds, they met in this courtyard because of the admissions director's roll call.

Yes, they are two of the nine students personally selected by Hope.

At this moment, they were only a few meters apart, but it seemed like they were in two different worlds. Three days of acquaintance had not allowed them to have any substantial contact. Although there had been a few brief greetings, their thoughts had never really collided.

The two have not yet established a deep friendship, and most of the time each of them has their own thoughts and doubts in their hearts.

Especially in the past few days, although both of them actively asked questions to the principal, they were more curious about the details.

Questions about the operating model within the courtyard did not involve too many profound clashes of ideas.

Today, the atmosphere is different.

When Xia Xiu walked into the restaurant, his eyes did not rush to stay on any one student, but swept across the entire restaurant, looking at every student with a smile.

This gaze is not just attention, but also carries a meaningful contemplation.

What does he seem to be waiting for?
Or thinking about something?
Joseph and Tukhachevsky felt this almost subconsciously.

At this time, Joseph of Edici put down his knife and fork, frowned slightly, and had a premonition in his heart:
"Today, something seems different. The principal's eyes are not just patrolling like usual. Today, he seems to be waiting for their questions."

Similarly, Tukhachevsky also stopped eating, his eyes flashed, and it was obvious that he had noticed this as well.

This subtle change filled his heart with doubts and expectations.

They looked at each other at the same time and put down the cutlery in their hands tacitly.

Both were very sharp.

Just as all kinds of thoughts were arising in the two people's minds, Xia Xiu noticed them.

The blond young man in a white robe raised his glass, smiled slightly, and glanced at them.

As he moved, the atmosphere in the restaurant changed quietly, as if the entire space froze at that moment.

"Joseph, Tukhachevsky."

Xia Xiu's voice was neither hurried nor slow, but it was clearly heard by both of them.

"If you have any questions, feel free to ask."

Joseph and Tukhachevsky's heartbeats were almost synchronized. They felt the pressure and expectations from the principal, as if they were standing at a crossroads, unable to turn back or wait any longer.

Today, at least today...

They will become representatives of the courtyard students and ask questions to the founders of the courtyard.

They exchanged a look, and Joseph took a deep breath, preparing to take that step.

Joseph Swift put down the cutlery in his hand, frowned slightly, and looked through Xia Xiu into the distance, as if after careful consideration,
Finally he decided to break the silence. His voice was low and clear, with a hint of seriousness:
"Principal, I have been thinking about a question.

What is the real purpose of a courtyard?
In other words, what is your real purpose?
We know that the Utopian program of the Kingdom of Heaven explicitly states—"

He paused, took a deep breath, and continued:

"Principle One: Destroy all living gods on Terra forever.

Plan 2: Use absolute force to eradicate all disputes within Terra.

Program Three: All power belongs to the Kingdom of Heaven.

The above can be summarized as a general program - to establish a utopia for mankind and lead mankind to a spiritual height.

Since you have chosen the courtyard as a means, does it mean that these guidelines are the ultimate goal?

But at the same time, you defined two core contradictions at the beginning of the establishment of the courtyard…”

He paused, his eyes sweeping over the students around him, as if he was weighing every word carefully:
“Terra’s core contradiction 1: the long-standing time lag between technological change and social change.

The second core conflict of Terra: How can humans maintain a balance between expanding knowledge and using this knowledge?

Joseph immediately smiled, his eyes sharp:

"So, Principal, as a student, I dare to ask:
Are you fighting for these utopian agendas, or do you want to develop your personal power and compete for the position of world overseer?
Or, in the resolution meeting, do you intend to create a situation where one person is the leader and monopolize the power of the Kingdom of Heaven?"

Xia Xiu was not surprised by the question, and his gentle smile did not disappear.

After a moment's silence, he sighed softly, as if pondering how to respond to this challenging question.

"If you look at it from your perspective," Xia Xiu said in a calm and profound tone, "perhaps I should answer: a part of both."

“——Not knowing yourself is the greatest misfortune.”

“I know what I want and what I’m fighting for.

Those who seek good must first do good deeds; those who seek pleasure must restrain their anger;
If you want to drink good wine, press the ripe grapes; if you want to see miracles, raise your faith.”

“The real ambitious person is not the one who pursues power, but the one who knows how to obey the truth.

I did not come simply for absolute power, nor did I come simply to realize the program of the kingdom of heaven.

My goal is to find a higher truth, a truth that will propel humanity to a spiritual height.”

He paused and looked into Joseph's eyes, his eyes deep and peaceful:
“In this process, power is only a tool, and the utopian program is only one of the paths. The ultimate goal is to transcend these and truly realize the subtle relationship between human beings and heaven - to find the eternal truth.”

He put down his glass and turned to the other students at the table:
“Each of you is seeking your own answers.

Your questions may be the key to the truth.

No one can force you to accept a point of view."

“For me, the utopian program of heaven is not a simple goal, but a gradual process.

In this process, the realization of any ideal requires a price and the manipulation and arrangement of power.

And for this ideal, any means will be tried, and any choice may become part of the path. "

"Look upon the people of this land, they stand on the brink of destruction, the crystal sky looms over Terra.

My comrades are isolated and helpless, suffering from civil strife, famine and plague, the threats of anomalies and chaos, and the constant intrigue among the nations of Terra.

I have had enough of the covetousness and foolish behavior of the great powers, the noise and provocations of the foreign races, and the gods' wanton manipulation of humanity.

If those who hold power are unable to take responsibility for the current situation and lead humanity to greatness, then let them take their hands off the helm!

——The world is theirs, but the world is ours as well.”

(End of this chapter)