Achieving the Dao from the Hundred Schools of Thought

Zhuang Weiyang exits the dream and embarks on her ultimate leap.

In the "Spring and Autumn Period" version, the first cultivation realm is called "Enlightenment".

By synthesizing what I learned during my mortal years, I have come to understand my true nature.

At this stage, without exception, all students of the academy must undergo a baptism of enlightenment by the sages in the "Hall of Sages" to achieve a breakthrough.

This is because the trainees' military and political knowledge mostly comes from their predecessors.

The presence of the sages in the academy can help them quickly organize their knowledge and fill in any gaps in their understanding.

It's like having a teacher help you answer the questions in the "breakthrough" exam.

Zhuang Weiyang's breakthrough was triggered by a series of unexpected events, which was equivalent to a closed-book exam.

Zhuang Weiyang was completely unaware at this moment.

Zhuang Weiyang's consciousness contracted, and all that she had learned in the past transformed into countless images.

In kindergarten, when Xiao Xiaozhuang was learning numbers, he wet his pants in an embarrassing way.

In elementary school, when Xiaozhuang raised the flag, the red scarf around his neck fluttered.

In the middle school, in the dark of the early morning, the steam rising from the pancakes.

In college, Zhuang Weiyang stayed up all night before the exam, hoping to get a passing score of 60.

My hairline receded further and further during my graduate studies.

And, in this life, the martial arts training and reading within the academy.

Zhuang Weiyang looked at herself in the picture and couldn't help but feel ashamed.

"There are some memories I finally managed to forget, why do I have to recall them after transmigrating and cultivating?!"

Zhuang Weiyang was unable to control herself at this moment and could only watch her memories continuously transform into images.

Mathematics, history, politics...

Parents provide initial guidance, teachers instruct, and then values ​​are established.

Images flashed by and then shattered, turning into specks of light.

The shattered points of light converged again at the heart.

As more fragmented images appeared, the light at the heart grew brighter.

From tiny starlight to candlelight, and finally like a great sun, illuminating all directions.

When Zhuang Weiyang regained consciousness, the breakthrough was already complete.

"Haha, finally a breakthrough! And it's a hidden class, the future is bright, the future is bright!"

"That old ox harassed me, I'll remember this grudge. Once I've mastered my craft, I'll definitely get my revenge!"

"Let me see just how supermodel-worthy the hidden profession is."

Zhuang Weiyang lay prone in the grass, a light sweeping across her body, and her previously stiff body immediately returned to normal.

He stood up, patted the dirt off his clothes, and summoned the control panel.

Name: Zhuang Weiyang

[Realm: First Realm (Enlightened Mind)]

[Occupation: Easy]

[Skills: Common Learning (can be expanded), Mind (easy) cannot be improved]

【Supernatural Power: A Thousand Years of Dreams (0/1)】

[Achievement: Lao Tzu's Journey to the West]

"Yi? I've never heard of that."

In his previous life, Zhuang Weiyang was a seasoned forum troll and a master of posting nonsense. He was absolutely certain that this profession had never existed!

Zhuang Weiyang was puzzled, as there was no detailed introduction to this profession on the panel.

"The way of war is to lead troops into battle, the way of politics is to govern a region, and then one must understand one's true nature and then break through."

"How am I supposed to cultivate this 'Yi'? Am I destined to be stuck at the Dim Light Realm forever?"

The method of spiritual practice is closely related to the chosen path.

Take the two only sewer professions in the Wu Kingdom as examples.

"The Way of the Army" refers to the king leading his troops into battle; "The Way of the Government" refers to the king governing a region.

During this period, the heart fire shrinks into the "dim light realm" of the heart, then into the "candlelight realm" that can illuminate the five internal organs, and finally into the "bright light realm" that illuminates the body.

Finally, by integrating all that one has learned and understanding one's true nature, one can attain enlightenment and transcend the two realms.

Zhuang Weiyang pondered for a moment, then slapped her forehead and suddenly realized.

"You've been in this game for two years and you're still thinking like a player? Doesn't it say that on the interface?"

"Understand your mind, understand your mind; ask the fire within your heart and you will know everything!"

Zhuang Weiyang's mind sank into the light emanating from her heart.

As Zhuang Weiyang had predicted, her inner light revealed her career information instantly.

At the same time, the smile on his face froze instantly.

"The Book of Changes (易) signifies a period of transformation and change."

"You feel that the current human system is ineffective and the lives of the lower classes are difficult, so you decide to make a change for humanity."

"In the Spring and Autumn Period, the cries of the dying were everywhere, all for the sake of saving the common people."

"You feel it's time to embark on the invincible path and change the world."

Heart (Yi) – Zhuang Weiyang's exclusive technique. One's original heart is already set; it needs no alteration and cannot be improved.

Effect: When you make changes to your behavior towards the "human race", your cultivation level will increase accordingly.

At the same time, when you are recognized by others, you can also obtain their magical abilities.

"Wow, this... how can it be a hidden profession?!"

Zhuang Weiyang felt hopeless about the future.

In his past life, he would have posted his profession on a forum and waited for others to envy him, while he remained silent and pretended to be an expert.

But this is the Spring and Autumn Period of Myths!

This "Yi" (易), no matter how you look at it, consists of two characters—

Traitor!

Have you not seen the fate of Shang Yang, the cornerstone of the Qin Dynasty's power? Can a single person really reform a system?

Leaving aside the countless gods and Buddhas above, let's talk about his superior, "Fuchai," who is the King of the Three Realms!

If he finds out, I definitely won't live to see tomorrow!

No, I must keep my profession a secret!

Should we just run away? If we do, where should we go to cultivate?

If you can't find a solution, running away is just another way to wait for death in another place.

"Running away won't solve the problem, and not being able to cultivate means a limited lifespan! In the [Spring and Autumn Period Chaos] version, human cultivators can only escape the constraints of lifespan by reaching the fourth realm and becoming sages!"

"Zhuili County is a no-man's-land, so wouldn't it be perfect for me to go there!"

"As long as I acquire the first spell, and then go to the academy to feign a breakthrough, who will know that I, Zhuang Weiyang, am a traitor?"

"There's a way out! There's a way out!"

After a moment's thought, Zhuang Weiyang regained her confidence, found her tied-up warhorse, and headed towards Suzhou.

"Hurry back and find a way to gain Prince Di's approval!"

……

Meanwhile, in the territory of the Great Zhou clan.

In ancient times, the emperor cast nine tripods at the foot of Mount Jing as instruments to ward off evil for the human race.

The Ji clan collected the Nine Tripods within their clan territory.

Now, the Nine Tripods are shaking!

The official in charge of guarding the Nine Tripods was greatly alarmed and hurriedly informed the current emperor, King Jing of Zhou.

As the nominal master of the land, King Jing of Zhou was remarkably skilled at cultivating his inner strength.

However, the reaction of the officials below was completely different upon hearing this news.

King Jing of Zhou leaned back lazily on his dragon throne, picked up his wine cup, and took a sip:

"Even if sages were to reappear in this world, what then?"

"In this day and age, the feudal lords are at war with each other, and the Zhou dynasty is in decline."

"What does it matter to me if humanity gains another sage?"

……

After Zhuang Weiyang disappeared, Ying Zheng had a thought and also exited the dream.

When I opened my eyes again, a familiar room appeared before me.

The bed was draped in silk and satin, with a large mahogany bed and attendants seated on either side of it.

They would be ready to serve Ying Zheng as soon as he awoke.

"Young master, you're awake?"

The young female attendant respectfully stepped forward to inquire and presented the hot tea.

His expression was respectful and his demeanor dignified, but all of this disrupted Ying Zheng's good mood.

It's that same old act again! Seemingly respectful, but actually quite aggressive!

Alas, living under someone else's roof means having no freedom.

When will we be able to escape this predicament?

Zhuang Weiyang... Historical records mention you only briefly, and the feudal lords are reluctant to discuss you.

Can you help me get out of this predicament?

And this strange dream, that's one of your tricks too, isn't it...?

Ying Zheng's mind raced, but his expression remained unchanged, revealing a warm smile.

He took the hot tea but didn't drink it; he simply placed it aside.

The young girl was unsurprised by Ying Zheng's attitude and continued to offer her reminders as if it were a routine matter.

"My lord, as the King has said, we must learn 'rites' today."

The King said: "If you learn the rites of Confucius, one day you may take the prince back to Qin to educate the barbarian people of Qin."

Ying Zheng simply nodded, seemingly unconcerned about the insult from the King of Zhao.

However, he was even more disgusted with Confucius's "rites".

If the "Rites of Zhou" were useful, would the states of today still wage war against each other?

"Confucianism and Taoism"? That's just wishful thinking.