Achieving the Dao from the Hundred Schools of Thought

After she finished speaking, Zhuang Weiyang was speechless for a moment.

Looking at the lifeless gazes of those around her, Zhuang Weiyang felt utterly empty inside.

I wanted to say something, but I couldn't even utter a word of comfort.

People of the same kind feel sorrow for each other.

In this situation, offering oneself to the demon in exchange for a night's rest seems to be the best option.

"The king does not love his people..."

Zhuang Weiyang murmured, her heart pounding violently in her chest, as if something was about to be born.

In this world where immortals and gods live in seclusion and demons and monsters roam freely, how can ordinary people survive?

What should I do? What can my path do?

Change, change, but how do we know if we've changed?

"Sir, we are commoners, born to toil in the fields! If there is war, we will offer our grain to the king, hoping for his victorious return; if there is labor, we will offer our bodies to help the officials build fortifications..."

This is all we can do! We can't do any more!

When evil spirits attack, we only hope to be devoured in one bite, rather than suffer torture before death! If famine strikes, we will cross mountains and valleys, just to find something to eat to feed our children and prevent our bloodline from dying out.

Sir, this is all we can do!

Now, our king does not love us. If we rely solely on ourselves and do not offer ourselves to the demon, what can we do?

If you have a solution, please teach me!

Every word was written in blood, every sentence filled with tears.

The chieftain of the savages seemed to be pleading, or perhaps venting his frustration. Now that the altar was destroyed and Sheya had become Zhuang Weiyang's prisoner, the chieftain felt there was no hope for the future.

These words reached Zhuang Weiyang's ears like lightning piercing through the fog, and Zhuang Weiyang blurted out:

"If the king does not love his people, then the people will help themselves!"

How can I help myself?

"I'll teach you!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Zhuang Weiyang, who had just broken through to the Candlefire Realm, felt the fire in her heart surging violently.

The path of cultivation in the Hundred Schools is different from that of ordinary people, and the most difficult part is that there is no way forward!

Other practitioners, such as those who practice military or political cultivation, can study the scriptures and techniques of their predecessors to enhance their understanding of the Tao.

If one establishes one's own school of thought, then the improvement of one's cultivation depends entirely on one's own understanding.

However, once you attain enlightenment, your spiritual practice will progress by leaps and bounds!

Just like Zhuang Weiyang right now!

As Zhuang Weiyang finished speaking, a bright light shone from within her chest.

The light of the inner fire is invisible to mortals.

Under this light, the Vietnamese people felt as if they were enjoying the sun's warmth in the dead of winter, their bodies feeling cozy and warm.

Several of the wild people whose fortunes had been taken away actually managed to regain their fortunes, and Zhuang Weiyang was able to continue their lives!

Understand your true nature, and let the fire of your heart shine forth.

The Bright Radiance Realm is complete!

At the same time, a wisp of the intensely burning heart fire split off and went to the stomach, and another nameless power arose out of nowhere.

Zhuang Weiyang's appetite seemed to be a furnace, capable of burning everything.

"This is the new divine ability—the Blood Furnace? How much strength does this bull possess? At the same realm, could it be a bull demon of the same realm?"

Zhuang Weiyang made a guess out of thin air, but did not pursue it further.

It's not the right time to study supernatural powers; there are more important things to do now.

Zhuang Weiyang felt the intense heat in his chest, like the sun, and knew about his new abilities in the Yi Dao.

[Heart (Yi): Gaining the approval of others allows you to acquire their abilities; if someone approves of your ideas, you can use tokens to perform Yi-Taoist techniques!]

"This...this is the law of the King of Men! No! It's even stronger than the law of the King of Men!"

A ruler consolidates his power through military tallies and royal edicts.

The military tally allows military commanders to mobilize troops; the royal edict allows government officials to issue decrees and perform magic.

"My strongest spell right now is the Military Saint Technique! Let's see if I can condense a military talisman!"

Zhuang Weiyang focused intently, pouring all his insights into military strategy into his inner fire, causing it to burn fiercely.

"Freeze!"

The light from the burning fire shone out and solidified into a seal in Zhuang Weiyang's hand.

The seal is square, with a single character engraved on the bottom.

easy!

Zhuang Weiyang opened her eyes and looked around. She saw that all the savages around her were kneeling and bowing their heads, not daring to look directly at her.

"Stand up! Stand up!"

Zhuang Weiyang roared, and the savage who had just spoken immediately got up and dared not utter a word.

Just now, when the inner fire shone, everyone felt light. Even though the wild people couldn't see the inner fire, they could guess that Zhuang Weiyang's identity was extraordinary.

In the eyes of these Yue people, Zhuang Weiyang was like their last lifeline!

"Take it!"

Zhuang Weiyang shoved the seal into the hands of the wild man and spoke to himself.

"I'll tell you what to do next! If you understand it, you won't be threatened by the little demon!"

Soldiers are responsible for protecting the borders and ensuring the safety of the people, and they must lead by example...

Zhuang Weiyang rambled on about her military cultivation philosophy, interspersed with her values ​​from her previous life.

Zhuang Weiyang only stopped when her mouth was dry and her throat was parched.

The wild man's hand holding the seal trembled uncontrollably, but in Zhuang Weiyang's eyes, the seal glowed faintly.

These wild people, more or less, understood a portion of what they were saying!

"Alright! With this seal, you are now a general, and you can assign civilians to your troops."

Silently recite "Wind, Fire, Mountain!" and you will gain the corresponding ability!

Why don't you try it over there?

After speaking, Zhuang Weiyang used her magic to gently push all the onlookers away.

The instructions and tokens have been handed over; now it's up to them to figure it out on their own.

The most important thing right now...

Zhuang Weiyang turned her head slightly and looked at She Ya, who was pretending to be dead beside her.

The sun was about to set, and Zhuang Weiyang looked gentle with a smile in the sunset.

"Sheya, you saw that, right?"

"Brother, I..."

"You don't need to explain, it's not a big deal. I am already in the spotlight. Breaking through to the second realm will surely attract the sages of my clan. The path of cultivation cannot be hidden sooner or later, so it doesn't matter if you know."

Zhuang Weiyang gently comforted her, but She Ya became even more flustered, facing Zhuang Weiyang as if she were facing her natural enemy, her snake scales bristling.

"Brother! My father is a powerful demon of the Second Realm!"

"I know, just wait a bit."

Zhuang Weiyang immediately closed her eyes and concentrated, waiting for night to fall.

The father of the Second Realm...

In the summer, the sun likes to linger in the sky a little longer. After it had spread its wings and set in the west, Zhuang Weiyang stayed in the sky for another hour before finally falling asleep.

What a coincidence, the Master is here today too.

"Master, I've gotten myself into trouble!"

Confucius paused for a moment, then jokingly said:

"Wei Yang is a very cautious person. Coming here now, I'm afraid, is not looking for trouble! Tell me, what do you want to do? If it's improper, I won't care."

Zhuang Weiyang performed the most standard disciple's salute, her voice choked with emotion.

"Master, the war between Wu and Yue has ended in Yue's defeat! Taking advantage of Yue's predicament, evil spirits have launched a clandestine ritual to plunder the fortune of our human race..."

"Hmph! Why don't you kill them? Most of the demons in the wild rituals are at the first realm. With your strength, how many first-realm demons can defeat you?"

Confucius was furious, his voice filled with reproach.

Zhuang Weiyang said with some shame:

"Master, his father is a powerful demon of the second realm. If Wei Yang kills him, her life may be in danger!"

"I came to this dream specifically to ask the Master if he can protect me."

Confucius raised his hand to stroke his beard and nodded slightly.

"I have two questions for you to answer."

"Please speak, Master."

"First, what would you do if it weren't for me? Second, why would you, a man from Wu, stand up for the barbarians of Yue?"

"If I do not recognize the Master, I will imprison that demon... When I ascend to the second realm, I will sweep away its den and exterminate its entire clan!"

Secondly…

Zhuang Weiyang pondered for a moment, then looked up, her tone firm.

"The city is stained with blood, a testament to the sorrow of the people; all this stems from a single thought to save the common folk! This is the path I, Zhuang Weiyang, follow!"

Confucius nodded and laughed heartily.

"Good! Good! Well done, Zhuang Weiyang!"

Ziyang ah…

"Um?"

"What's wrong? Is there something amiss?"

Zhuang Weiyang nodded repeatedly, revealing a fawning smile.

"No, no! I like this name!"

"You have a senior brother who's also a wild man. I'll have him rush to Zuili tonight to help you!"