The Great Qin: Starting with marrying Jingni, I began my quest for immortality.

Instead of explaining the source of this power, it also reveals principles such as "the way of heaven is constant", "controlling and using the mandate of heaven", and "human determination can overcome heaven". There is etiquette in the human world. Etiquette is a kind of rule, a kind of law. Etiquette also exists between heaven and earth. As long as one can understand the mystery of heaven and earth and comprehend the etiquette of heaven and earth, one can use the powerful force between heaven and earth to one's own advantage.

His etiquette is completely different from that of Confucianism.

If we look at it from another angle, it is the "law" of Legalism. Perhaps it is for this reason that in history, his disciples, whether Han Fei, Li Si, or Zhang Cang in the future, all turned to Legalism.

This is because Xunzi's ideas and Legalist ideas are common, and even supplemented the previous Legalist ideas. Han Fei, through studying Legalist teachings and Xunzi's methods, summarized the three points of "law, technique, and power," and finally became the great synthesizer of Legalism.

In fact, Han Fei's creation of the quicksand formation may have been inspired by Xunzi.

Xunzi proposed "controlling and utilizing the mandate of heaven," while Han Fei perceived a powerful force between heaven and earth called quicksand. Quicksand can be gathered into a tower and shake everything. Therefore, the organization he created was named after quicksand, in order to emulate the quicksand in heaven and earth.

At this moment, facing Jiang Chuan's challenge, Xunzi merely raised his hand and demonstrated the "principle" he had mastered. The scorching power that Jiang Chuan had gathered was baptized by a gentle power and was instantly eliminated.

With just a raised hand, Jiang Chuan felt Xunzi's power.

Grandmaster? Or perhaps a celestial being?

He didn't know.

But Xunzi was indeed a worthy opponent to challenge.

Jiang Chuan continued to circulate his own power, and a powerful and abundant force surged from his body. Even Xunzi couldn't help but marvel at such a foundation.

In the past, on Mount Shu, Jiang Chuan received the blessing of the Fusang Divine Tree. Before he even reached the Grandmaster realm, his power had already reached the level of a Grandmaster. Now, he has truly become a Grandmaster. Even though he has not been a Grandmaster for long, his power accumulated over the years is still considered to be at the pinnacle among Grandmasters.

It can be said that what has been restraining Jiang Chuan's strength so far has never been skill, but rather his realm of understanding and enlightenment.

This is also why he was so keen to challenge the masters of the various schools of thought.

Tian Guang in the past, and Xunzi now, are both his targets of challenge.

The principles these people followed were of great help to Jiang Chuan.

A powerful foundation was revealed. The powerful force released by Jiang Chuan did not directly transform into a terrifying offensive to attack Xunzi. Instead, under Jiang Chuan's control, it revealed various mysteries.

This is the way of Jiangchuan.

Xunzi had experienced similar things many times before when he was at the Jixia Academy. He never expected to see such things again after so many years, so he naturally did not hesitate to offer his advice.

Xunzi intervened and neutralized Jiang Chuan's imposing presence.

In the bamboo forest, a gentle breeze blows, and the bamboo leaves sway slightly, creating a scene of natural harmony.

However, the courtyard in front of the Bamboo Grove Hermitage was not so peaceful.

Sometimes it's scorching hot, sometimes it's freezing cold.

A variety of complex and powerful energies continuously emanated from there.

Yan Lu led Jiang Chuan to the Bamboo Forest Abode, but temporarily withdrew due to Xunzi's order. However, he did not go too far, but stayed at the edge of the bamboo forest. When he first arrived there, he felt the powerful energy emanating from the Bamboo Forest Abode. Afterwards, many more vast forces continued to surge out from there.

This made Yan Lu frown.

"Who exactly are you?"

After sensing the commotion at the Bamboo Grove Abode, he could hardly regard Jiang Chuan as an old friend of Han Fei. The other party's visit to find Uncle Xun clearly had another purpose, and it was even very likely that he intended to do something untoward to Uncle Xun.

After all, the other party was carrying a sword.

However, because she could still sense Uncle Xun's aura, and because she trusted Uncle Xun's strength.

Yan Lu did not rush to the Bamboo Grove Hermitage.

Time passes slowly.

The commotion at the Bamboo Grove Hermitage continued unabated, and in fact, it escalated.

The commotion only stopped abruptly after half a day had passed.

Yan Lu became increasingly curious about what was happening in the Bamboo Grove Hermitage.

In front of the Bamboo Grove Hermitage, inside the courtyard.

Jiang Chuan stood quietly, his long sword still strapped to his back, unsheathed.

Xunzi stood in front of him, and the two of them looked exactly the same.

But in reality, only the two people involved knew about these changes.

Jiang Chuan cupped his hands and bowed to Xunzi.

"Thank you for your guidance, Xunzi!"

Xunzi stroked his beard, smiled, and said nothing.

Chapter 292 Reading Through Mountains and Seas

Xunzi's abilities were unfathomable.

Jiang Chuan still doesn't know whether he is a Grandmaster or a Celestial Being.

Ultimately, it was because Jiang Chuan knew very little about the final Celestial Realm, and had no idea what the characteristics of that realm were or how to identify it.

However, it is known that Xunzi's strength was definitely not comparable to that of an ordinary grandmaster.

Jiang Chuan benefited greatly from the battle.

Therefore, he sincerely thanked Xunzi.

Xunzi nodded and said, "It's alright. After so many years, it's rare for someone to come before me and ask me questions. Naturally, I will not hesitate to... impart my knowledge."

He spoke calmly, without joy or sorrow, still maintaining his aloof and superior demeanor.

However, because he knew the original text, Jiang Chuan knew that Xunzi was not as cold-hearted as he had imagined.

He could be described as arrogant.

If he were truly that indifferent, he wouldn't have accepted Jiang Chuan's question and come to spar with him.

Afterwards, Jiang Chuan did not rush to leave the bamboo forest hermitage, but instead stayed there and told Xunzi some things about Han Fei.

Although he did not bring Xunzi any news about Han Fei, it was clear that Xunzi cared a lot about his disciple Han Fei and was concerned about Han Fei's recent situation.

After hearing Jiang Chuan's account, Xunzi also learned about Han Fei's many experiences after leaving his tutelage and returning to the state of Han.

We also learned why Han Fei eventually went to the Qin state.

He felt some sympathy for Han Fei.

However, he also felt that going to the Qin state might be a way out for Han Fei.

Because changing South Korea is simply too difficult.

……

While Jiang Chuan and Xunzi were talking, Yan Lu quietly stood guard at the entrance of the bamboo forest.

He didn't know what had happened between Jiang Chuan and Xunzi, but he could sense that things were much quieter over in the bamboo forest.

Then, a familiar figure emerged from the depths of the bamboo forest.

Jiang Chuan was somewhat surprised to see Yan Lu, not expecting that Yan Lu had been waiting here all this time.

"Thank you for your help, Mr. Yan Lu!"

Jiang Chuan said something to the young Yan Lu.

Yan Lu gently shook her head. "It's nothing."

Then he asked Jiang Chuan, "More than waiting, I want to know about the matter between Mr. Jiang and Uncle Xun, which I sensed earlier..."

Jiang Chuan interrupted Yan Lu and gave the answer directly, "That's right, I sparred with Xunzi earlier."

"Xunzi's abilities are unfathomable; I am no match for him!"

Yan Lu immediately had a definite answer in his heart.

They didn't ask any further questions.

Although Jiang Chuan and Uncle Xun fought, the fact that Jiang Chuan emerged from the bamboo forest unscathed shows that, as Jiang Chuan said, the competition was merely a friendly exchange, and the two fought in a very amicable manner.

Since Uncle Xun was willing to fight Jiang Chuan, it's clear that Jiang Chuan isn't a bad person.

He led Jiang Chuan back to the reception room of Xiaoshengxianzhuang, had someone bring Jiang Chuan a cup of tea, and then asked Jiang Chuan, "Mr. Jiang has already met with Uncle Xun. What are your plans next?"

"Is this the end of Confucianism?"

Jiang Chuan said, "Although it may be a bit abrupt, I would like to tour this Little Sage Village. After all, it is my first time visiting this sacred place of Confucianism. I wonder what Mr. Yan Lu thinks?"

Yan Lu smiled and said, "Confucianism has always been about welcoming guests. Mr. Jiang, please feel free to travel around here."

"Thank you, Mr. Yan Lu!"

Jiang Chuan cupped his hands in a respectful gesture.

And so, Jiang Chuan and Gongsun Liji settled down in the Confucian school.

The Confucian Little Sage Village occupies a hilltop and is not small. Although many students study here, as the headquarters of Confucianism, not just anyone is qualified to study here.

Students who are able to study here are either exceptionally gifted or come from families with special connections to Confucianism, which is why they can send their descendants here to study.

Even Confucianism, which has always emphasized education for all, cannot avoid such things.

After all, this world, besides fighting and killing, also includes human relationships and social interactions.

Isn't the Confucian concept of etiquette also a reflection of human relationships and social customs?