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Bailu Academy.

Many eminent Confucian scholars gathered before the main hall where the sages' rulers and standards were enshrined.

[Including the old man whose mental state you almost shattered.]

These scholars, usually so adept at cultivating their composure, now displayed a variety of changing expressions.

[From the changing standards of sages and worthies, I extend my grace to you, to whom I bestow my teachings.]

This immediately reminded them of Qingya Academy.

Unexpectedly, Bailu Academy has also become a laughing stock.

Then the path took a turn for the better.

The rules and standards of sages and worthies were met with extreme resistance, and the guiding force of instruction was decisively severed.

It even sounded like he was swearing.

They didn't even have time to be happy.

[Then something happened that shook the entire Confucian school.]

Sages...look down upon humanity!

[How many years has it been?]

[Besides the jade slips, rulers, and crowns left behind by sages.]

Traces of sages and saints are hard to find in this world.

Yet today, he lowers his gaze to the mortal world.

[I feel like I'm not at peace emotionally.]

The group exchanged bewildered glances, unable to make sense of the various reasons.

They ultimately reached a tacit conclusion.

[Just stay away from filth and harm like you.]

The people of Huaizhou are well-fed and healthy; you can bear the burden, as long as you leave Huaizhou soon.

You notice the stone tablet standing at the foot of Bailu Mountain.

[A destiny defying established rules is met with a promise from Bailu Academy.]

He raised his left hand and snapped his fingers.

Dark arcs of electricity crackled, thick, viscous clouds once again blotted out the sun, and a torrential downpour of black, foul rain fell.

[Reactivate the previously put-away Cloud and Rain Spell.]

Han Si was filled with gratitude and respect upon hearing your words.

[I never imagined it would involve sages and saints.]

[You actually managed to get the Dao Ancestor and the Holy Sect's patriarch to intervene through some influence.]

[This has put him in a tremendous amount of trouble.]

Han Si bowed deeply.

"The students will forever remember the teachers' kindness in imparting knowledge and rescuing them from danger."

You casually wave your hand: "No need to be polite."

Han Sizhi stood up, sensing the elevation of his own realm and the loftiness of his aspirations.

[It's exhilarating, like hearing the truth in the morning.]

Suddenly, he felt a lamp flickering in front of him.

[Yu Ci, standing silently in the black rain and mud, was seen with her eyes fixed on him.]

[Faced with his questioning gaze.]

Yu Ci raised her jade-like finger and pointed to herself.

"I am the teacher's first student."

Han Si was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized.

[He greets her politely: "Han Si, greetings, Senior Sister."]

You glanced at Yu Ci, who was firmly establishing herself as the senior sister.

Then his gaze fell on the black cat.

To minimize its presence, it buried its head in the filthy mud, leaving only its plump rear end exposed, which it occasionally wiggled.

[A golden opportunity.]

You seize the opportunity and kick.

【"Meow!……"】

[A series of meowing sounds began.]

[Its graceful arc stretched slowly into the distance.]

You hummed softly to yourself.

Instead of learning anything good, you've learned to protect your elder brother!

Back then, I would even shield you, my elder brother, from the enemies of the immortal sects.

[Brother 2.5, you've really changed.]

[A moment later, the black cat Xu Kun came rolling back.]

[It screeches to a stop right at your feet, then grins ingratiatingly and spins around.]

You swept it aside in an annoyed tone.

[Looking at Han Si: "I'll continue south. Are you going back to the academy?"]

Han Si recalled the scene from before.

[He shook his head repeatedly.]

[What's the difference between going back to a Confucian academy now and jumping into a fire pit?]

Han Si bowed respectfully: "Master, your teachings have enabled me to understand the unchanging laws of heaven and earth."

"This is my initial understanding, and it is not yet complete."

"Therefore, we will continue to explore and fully construct this framework."

You understood his meaning: he wanted to seek his own path alone.

With the Dao Ancestor and the Holy Sect's patriarch present, there shouldn't be any problems with the sages.

[Han Siliu has set his sights high and his ambitions are lofty, and his rank is constantly rising.]

There wouldn't be much danger even if I were in the human realm.

Everyone has their own pursuits, and you won't force them to change; you choose to respect that.

[He waved casually, and with Han Si bowing in farewell, he led Yu Ci and the black cat on their way south.]

"Oh, right."

Suddenly, you stopped, without turning around: "What is the path you have realized?"

Han Si raised his eyes, his long, narrow eyebrows revealing an even more imposing and stern expression.

"Uphold the unchanging principles of law."

"This is..."

【"law."】

Upon hearing this, a slight smile curved your lips.

[The implications are subtle and difficult to decipher.]

With another wave, the two of you and the cat disappeared from Han Si's sight.

Bailu Academy has pledged its commitment to ensuring the well-being and prosperity of the people of Huaizhou.

Therefore, you quickened your pace southward.

[To overturn and reverse the current state of the people, restoring them to health.]

The follow-up work will be handled by Bailu Academy.

[The sixteenth year, the cicadas sing in the height of summer.]

The two of you and the cat left Huaizhou and witnessed the surging Huai River.

The bright summer sun shines down on the river, shimmering like scattered gold.

The riverbank is lined with lush trees, verdant grass, and vibrant flowers.

[Crossing the Huai River.]

[We will arrive in Nancang.]

There are three directions to go forward.

Yangzhou, Yuzhou, Xuzhou.

Yangzhou is currently occupied by Chen Chao, who, at the time of his uprising, relied on his deeply entrenched power accumulated over many years, along with the assistance of Emperor Shengzong.

Therefore, Yangzhou was spared the ravages of war.

To appease the people, Chen Chao forced powerful clans to donate money to help them.

Therefore, the people of Yangzhou are in a good situation and do not need your help in their time of need.

[Hello, senior sister, I haven't received a reply yet. I wonder what situation you're in.]

Shang Qingdai has recently become engrossed in building an intelligence agency.

[I've learned from your experience and feel like I'm capable again.]

There's no rush to go to Yangzhou right now.

As for Yuzhou and Xuzhou.

[All of them have top-tier Daoist forces present.]

[Xuzhou has Tianmen Mountain and Yuanfu Hall.]

[In Yuzhou, there is Yuxiao Mountain and Taisu Palace.]

You've visited both of these Taoist grotto-heavens and blessed lands.

[Especially the Yuanfu Hall; speaking of which, there's still a score to settle with them from the last simulation.]

[When the two families divided up Chu.]

The betrayal by Yuanfu Hall led to the loss of Yuzhou by the Chu Kingdom in a short period of time.

Ultimately, you decided to head towards Xuzhou.

[Because Jingzhou lacked the support of Pang Hai to raise an army.]

After Chen Chao and Xiang Che respectively established their dominance in Yangzhou and Bingzhou, [the two powerful states then rose to prominence].

Both sides marched their troops towards Jingzhou.

[An attempt to be the first to seize this central region of Nancang.]

Since the flames of war are burning, you wish to save the people and challenge the limits of rebellion.

[Of course I'll go.]

[You can still go home and visit. I believe your master, fellow disciples, and ancestors must miss you dearly.]

As for why they traveled from Xuzhou...

[Because I wanted to pass through Bingzhou along the way, hoping to run into an old friend.]

[That Xiang Che, whose mind was filled with trembling fear.]

[And then there's Pei Qingyu, who's practically a freebie when she's with you.]