In the Qin Dynasty, the Tiger of the Empire

Chapter 129: Conflict and Harvest

In the past, when the Tian Sect and Ren Sect of Taoism fought each other, the two leaders would fight at an agreed time, and the winner would hold the Xue Ji Sword.

The Tian Sect pursues the way of nature, while the Ren Sect focuses on worldly practice.

Since then, the two factions have been in constant conflict. The battle held every five years is not only a contest of swordsmanship and cultivation, but also a collision of understandings of the true meaning of "Tao".

The winner holds the sword, which is not only a recognition of personal strength, but also a respect and inheritance of a school of thought.

This time the competition was not as peaceful as in the past. At the invitation of the Taoists, many philosophers and famous doctors came.

Taiyi Mountain became lively. Chisongzi and Xiaoyaozi received the visitors personally. Seeing this, many visitors became serious. It seemed that the leaders of Tianzong and Renzong could come out together, so this fight would definitely not be simple.

"Master Xun, what do you think the Taoists are planning?" Six-Fingered Black Knight asked in a pavilion.

"Don't you already have a guess?" There was a gleam of wisdom in Xunzi's eyes, but he was as calm as ever.

The Six-Fingered Black Knight sighed and said, "The fire was already raging, but the Taoists chose to add fuel to the fire at this time."

"How much can we win in the end, and what will be left?"

The disputes among Taoists are never peaceful, and the fire of Taoism is too big.

When Xunzi heard this, his expression finally changed and he also sighed slightly.

It seemed that it was the Taoists who started the Taoist dispute, but in fact it was the Qin State's trend of unifying the world that was driving this Taoist dispute.

There are hundreds of schools of thought, and it seems that there are many flowers blooming, but in the end some of them will turn to ashes.

The winner survives and the loser dies, that's all.

The Qin State was making a choice, and the various schools of thought were also making a choice. How tormenting this choice, between morality and loyalty, must have been for the human heart.

It wasn't just Xunzi and the Six-Fingered Black Knight who understood what was going on. Many of the people who had come here also understood what was going on after talking with each other, and many of them had serious expressions on their faces.

Should I escape from the world and wait for the opportunity?
Is it to invade the six states of Shandong, resist Qin and change the world situation, and become the light of great change?

Or should he enter the Qin State's Great Qin Academy, follow the trend and seize the opportunity?
……

……

Everyone had many thoughts in their mind, and when they returned to their residence, they could no longer bear it and started talking to people they were close to, either testing each other or forming alliances.

In the place of retreat, Ying Zifei closed his eyes to rest and adjust his state.

"You really don't want this opportunity to show up on the Long River Road?"

Xie Guanzi asked again, and Ying Zifei opened his eyes and said, "Senior, that's not what I want."

"Although this opportunity is mine, I want to borrow the Dao to reveal the opportunity. I want to calculate where the thing I want is. I hope you can help me."

Hearing this, Xie Guanzi shook his head slightly and said, "I really don't understand you any more. What kind of thing is so attractive to you that you are willing to waste this great opportunity and decide to do so?"

"It's just to verify some of my guesses, but also with some kind of expectation and desire." Ying Zifei said with a smile, his eyes shining like stars.

Ever since he received the cloth from Guiguzi, he has been tracing it until now. Various clues have told him that the things related to the big ship are not simple.

He had a premonition that he had to get the hidden thing.

Originally, he was ready to use all the power of the Black Ice Platform to investigate, but this time the Taoists wanted to push some things forward. For him, the manifestation of Taoism in the long river of time, coupled with the power of Xie Guanzi, would definitely allow him to deduce reliable clues.

Xieguanzi didn't ask any more questions. He just nodded and closed his eyes to rest. At this time, in the martial arts field outside, Chisongzi and Xiaoyaozi had already started fighting.

"Uncle Master, Chisongzi is going to lose."

Xunzi spoke softly to Bei Mingzi beside him, with an inexplicable meaning.

Bei Mingzi just smiled and said, "The Dao is like this, why do you say that?"

Xunzi's mouth twitched. Xiaoyaozi was involved with many forces, and he thought Beimingzi didn't know this.

Once Xiaoyaozi wins and takes control of Xueji, the division within Taoism will become even more apparent.

"Uncle-master, Taoism is still so casual." He complained helplessly. The casualness and layout of Taoism are always changing, which often makes others unable to figure out whether they are being casual or have a reasonable layout.

"Haha, you Confucians." Bei Mingzi smiled lightly, glanced at Xunzi, and said, "Come on, play chess with me. I will be traveling again in a few days."

Xunzi nodded, and the two left and came to a quiet place where two little Taoist boys had already set up the chessboard.

After playing chess for a while, Xunzi said, "Uncle Master, you are adding fuel to the fire. The time is not right yet."

"Although the Qin State is strong, it has no chance of change. If it continues like this, even if it soars to the sky, it will lose its direction."

"Don't you still have your disciples?" Bei Mingzi said lightly. Xunzi was stunned for a moment, and soon his eyes widened. He said speechlessly: "Uncle Master, you are not kind. My disciples joined the game inexplicably."

"Haha, you." Bei Mingzi showed contempt and curled his lips and said, "You are a Confucian master, but you show the learning of Legalism. Haha, if you don't have the heart to change after entering the game, why did your disciples, the outstanding ones, achieve great success in Legalism?"

Xunzi was not embarrassed either. After making his move, he said, "Uncle Master, it is easy to enter the game, but it is difficult to change it."

"Now, I am also waiting for someone to break the impasse. Otherwise, all my plans will be in vain."

Bei Mingzi showed his confusion, Xunzi's expression turned bitter, and he said: "It changed from the disciples, but it ended with the disciples."

"Han Fei and Li Si each have their own strengths, but both can be people who change the situation."

"The best situation is naturally to support each other and restrain each other."

"I never underestimate the evil of human nature, but reality tells me that the change of human heart is hard to stop."

Bei Mingzi's eyes became serious and he asked, "Are your two disciples ready to fight to the death?"

Xunzi made another move and said, "Although it is not obvious at this time, there is only one thing missing."

"what?"

"Power and fame!" Bei Mingzi was silent, and Xunzi was also silent. After a while, Bei Mingzi sighed and said leisurely: "This is your calamity."

Xunzi was speechless, then shook his head and said, "I'm waiting for someone to break the impasse."

There was an expectation and a patient waiting in his eyes.

“I don’t know if he can fix it, but I hope he can.”

"I saw that inning, and he should be able to see it too."

A game of chess has not yet been completed, and no one knows what the outcome will be.

……

The leader of the Human Sect took control of Xue Ji, waiting for the battle in five years.

The next day, everyone came to a place under the leadership of the Taoist boy.

"Everyone, whether you can gain anything depends on your chance."

Before Bei Mingzi finished speaking, his figure disappeared, and everyone sat down cross-legged and waited.

"Boy, let's get started."

"Let your mind and spirit unite. I am about to activate the mark engraved on your body."

As Xie Guanzi finished speaking, he formed a seal and revealed the rhythm of Tao. Ying Zifei felt his body lighten and he found himself in a vast river again. This time, he was much more sober.

At the same time, the people sitting cross-legged outside seemed to hear the Taoist sages discussing Taoism. They focused their minds and wanted to listen a little.

Ying Zifei tried to sober himself up, but the voices discussing the Tao always tempted him.

Although he was already prepared, the temptation still made him hesitate.

Although he knew that he could gain a lot by relying on his luck to gain enlightenment at this time, Ying Zifei still gritted his teeth and endured it. He quickly looked for the node.

After an unknown amount of time, he finally found the node, and immediately formed seals with his hands as Xie Guanzi taught him.

Outside, Xie Guanzi also took action, quickly forming seals to coordinate. When the two streams of Taoism were connected, Xie Guanzi let out a slight breath.

"He is very confident in his instincts to be able to resist such temptation."

Bei Mingzi arrived and teased him with a smile. Xie Guanzi shook his head and laughed, saying: "Extraordinary people do extraordinary things."

"Laozi went west through Hangu Pass, intending to find Kunlun Mountain, but he eventually became a Taoist and passed away. No one knows what happened next."

"Perhaps for this kid, what he wants is his greatest opportunity."

Bei Mingzi nodded slightly, and the two of them sat down cross-legged and waited.

At this time, Ying Zifei was already using the rhyme of Tao to make calculations. With what he had learned, only something as profound as the rhyme of Tao could make up for the deficiencies in what he had learned.

"what?"

There was a sound of surprise, coming from nowhere, followed by a light laugh.

"Give you a helping hand."

Ying Zifei only felt that the fog had dissipated a little and he saw more things.

"Interesting boy, I'll give you a hand too."

There was another voice, and Ying Zifei felt that the fog had dissipated a little.

What followed was a series of voices. When Ying Zifei finally saw what he wanted to see, he then disappeared in a daze.

Looking at Ying Zifei who was sleeping soundly, Bei Mingzi and Xie Guanzi both smiled. Not wanting to disturb him, they got up and walked out.

Three days later, many visitors said goodbye and left. Those who had gained something were filled with joy, while those who had not gained anything sighed.

Taiyi Mountain calmed down again, but the outside world was shaken by the news spread by various schools of thought.

There are countless people eager to try, and many people know that an era that is destined to be brilliant is beginning, but it is also destined to end with the fall of many people.

Ying Zifei slept for six days and six nights. After waking up and having a hearty meal, his sharpness subsided and he became like an ordinary person.

After all, he was greedy. When he was confused, after seeing what he wanted to see, he still couldn't resist the temptation. When he was confused, he used his luck to gain enlightenment.

Fortunately, the Taoist sages did not mind, otherwise he would have become a fool.

In the daze of six days and six nights, he seemed to be listening to the teachings of the Tao. While he gained a lot, he also had to continue to consolidate what he had learned and thought.

After waking up, Ying Zifei did not leave Taiyi Mountain. He needed this quiet place to absorb the gains this time.

One day, two days, three days...

One month, two months, three months...

Playing chess, asking questions, and competing with swords, Ying Zifei wandered around Taiyi Mountain like a Taoist disciple.

It was not until the heavy snow on this day that Ying Zifei knew that it was time for him to leave.

"Senior, I'm leaving now."

Chisongzi nodded upon hearing this and said with a smile: "Since your Qi and Qi are in harmony and your inner self is balanced, I know you won't be staying in Taiyi Mountain for long."

Ying Zifei thanked without any courtesy. Although he came to Taoism as a chess piece, he gained a lot.

This gift should be appreciated.

Chisongzi accepted it calmly. This bow was not to himself, Chisongzi, but to the Taoist people.

(End of this chapter)