Under One Person: I can manipulate magnetic fields!

From the Song to the Ming dynasties, Confucian "the study of mind" encompassed several meanings: it was a study of the transmission of the orthodox tradition through the mind, which opposed the orthodox traditions of Buddhism and Taoism; it was a study of learning through the mind, which opposed the textual exegesis and literary composition of the Han and Tang dynasties; and it was a study of governing the mind through the study of the mind, which was the practical application of Neo-Confucianism.

Mr. Xu spoke eloquently.

"I see. So, this philosophy of mind encompasses the teachings of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism."

Chen Yuan was somewhat surprised.

"Indeed, Lu Jiuyuan, one of the founders of the School of Mind, once said: 'Although I do not read Buddhist scriptures, I have seen the Surangama Sutra, the Yuanjue Sutra, and the Vimalakirti Sutra.'"

Lu Jiuyuan advocated that "the universe is my mind, and my mind is the universe," and further promoted the theory that "the mind is principle." He asserted that the principles of heaven, humanity, and physics reside solely within our minds. All people share this mind, and all minds share this principle. This applies to everyone, past and present.

Mr. Xu continued to observe Chen Yuan.

"So this philosophy of mind is just idealism?"

Chen Yuan touched his chin.

"You actually know about idealism? I don't think I taught you that."

Mr. Xu looked at him with some suspicion.

"Sir, I discussed this with a missionary who visited my home before, so I know a little about it."

Chen Yuan forced a smile, wiped the cold sweat from his brow, and explained.

Mr. Xu is not like that kind of blockhead, Fatty. This man is a true intellectual who has mastered both Chinese and Western knowledge. We still can't show our little chicken feet.

"I see. However, whether it's idealism or materialism, anything that can improve one's knowledge is worth learning. Wang Shouren's philosophy of mind is still worth reading."

"Go back now. Continue reading the book I gave you before. It's important to be able to distinguish right from wrong, rather than just blindly following others."

Mr. Xu nodded.

They didn't doubt Chen Yuan's words too much. It was understandable that Mr. Chen had a wide circle of friends and knew some foreign missionaries.

Chapter 53 Eight Deceitful Gods (Second Update)

"Yes, sir! Then this disciple will take his leave."

Chen Yuan breathed a sigh of relief; it was finally over.

He didn't want to stay any longer, lest he be exposed.

Swish!

Chen Yuan clasped his hands in a fist salute, then quickly slipped out of the school.

"This child is intelligent; I hope we can raise him to be a true polymath."

Mr. Xu stared at Chen Yuan's retreating figure and murmured to himself.

Outside the school.

"Young Master, you got out of school late today. All the other kids have run off, and you're only just coming out now. Did Mr. Xu keep you behind and give you a scolding?"

Butler Pei stood to the side of the carriage and asked.

He knew his young master's character better than anyone else.

"Butler Pei, what kind of person do you take me for? Why would the master scold me? He's praising me instead."

Chen Yuan waved his hand.

Old Pei really doesn't want him to be well.

However, he was indeed a bit mischievous before, and Mr. Xu often slapped his hand.

"Young master, stop bragging and get in the car first. However, Hangzhou seems to be quite lively these days. Many outsiders have come, including opera singers and acrobats. There are quite a few. Yesterday, I accompanied the master to see the opera troupe. Their voices are so clear and bright, no wonder they come from the capital."

Butler Pei said with a wistful look on his face.

They are much better than the local opera singers in Hangzhou.

That person truly deserves to be called a star.

"Huh? It seems that the Quanxing people have started to arrive. I wonder if Elder Wang has any new guests."

Chen Yuan's mind raced.

If he wasn't mistaken, there must be members of the Quanxing sect among these strangers.

It seems that Hangzhou is about to become really lively.

Swish!

Just then, a figure flashed past outside the carriage. The speed was so fast that it was hard to predict. The person had something like a talisman drawn on their ankle, a bright red color, with the character "伍" (five) faintly visible in the middle.

"Damn it, how many miles did they add to the Jiama? Wasn't it supposed to be 500 miles? Why won't it stop? That bastard Teacher Huang, did he add it to 5,000 miles? Damn it, do I have to circle Hangzhou several times before it's enough?"

"This is a Jiama?!"

Chen Yuan narrowed his eyes.

This talisman is the work of Master Huang of Quanxing. Hanging on the talisman allows one to travel a thousand miles a day. This method is somewhat similar to Dean Dai's curse in talismans.

However, its speed should not be comparable to the Fire Escape Technique of the Fire Virtue Sect, nor to the Golden Light Master's Golden Escape Flowing Light.

Hangzhou has indeed become lively.

"Young Master, what was that just now? It looked like something flashed by."

Butler Pei also saw a figure flash by outside the car and couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

"Steward Pei, you must have mistaken someone for someone else. There's no one there."

Chen Yuan chuckled.

It's better to avoid trouble and not scare Butler Pei in front of us.

"Is that so, young master? Perhaps my old eyes are failing me."

Butler Pei rubbed his eyes and realized that there was indeed no one outside.

It seems he misjudged the situation.

"If you practice this Pi Gua Palm properly and combine it with Bajiquan, its power will definitely be extraordinary. Just as Brother Changqing said in his letter, Pi Gua Palm plus Bajiquan is a force to be reckoned with, even immortals would find it difficult to defeat!"

Chen Yuan's mind raced, and he decided to go back and cultivate properly.

"Hehe, kid, be careful out there these next few days. Quite a few of our Quanxing people have come, and many of them have some grudges against Old Wang. They can't deal with Old Wang, but dealing with you will be a piece of cake."

At this moment, the voice of the evil immortal came from the carriage, transmitted through the "Wind Whisper".

"Senior, you seem to have a lot of free time. And you didn't just come here to remind me, did you?"

Chen Yuan also used the "Listening to the Wind" technique, incorporating the sound into the wind element and transmitting it above his head.

Butler Pei was naturally unaware that Chen Yuan was "talking" to other people.

He only saw Chen Yuan's lips moving up and down, but couldn't hear any sound, so he didn't take it to heart.

"You're quite clever, kid. I taught you how to set up a territory system before. Today you've come to teach me some techniques of the divine system!"

The evil immortal was sitting on top of the carriage, concealing his figure through various means, and was not worried that people around him could see him.

Moreover, since he had already taught the kid the basics of the Earthly Branches, he naturally planned to teach him the remaining Heavenly Branches, Human Branches, and Divine Branches as well.

However, whether Chen Yuan chooses to practice is entirely up to him.

"The Divine Plate? Could it be the Eight Deception Gods?"

Chen Yuan's eyes lit up, and he immediately asked in a telepathic message.

The Divine Plate is the topmost element on the Qimen Dunjia chart. It symbolizes the mysterious and undefined magnetic field power hidden in the universe. The elements of the Divine Plate are: Chief Symbol, Soaring Serpent, Taiyin, Six Harmonies, White Tiger, Black Tortoise, Nine Earths, and Nine Heavens.

The abilities of the eight demon gods are also different.

"That's right. This so-called Divine Plate is the Eight Deceptive Gods, which represent eight different divine powers. It is one of the more commonly used spells among us sorcerers. I will teach you the incantation in a moment."

Whether or not you practice is up to you. After all, it's best to establish a solid foundation in your territory before cultivating your divine power.

The evil immortal spoke slowly.

"Senior, it's alright. Please feel free to teach me. Whether I want to learn or not is up to me."

Chen Yuan chuckled.

Why not learn it if you're going to waste your time!

The Eight Deceitful Gods are really good stuff.

Like the White Tiger among the Eight Deceitful Gods, which can use sharp energy to enhance the user's speed, strength, and fighting spirit, the Six Harmonies represents stable power, condensing golden Six Harmonies crystals around the body to resist enemy attacks.

While it's not necessary to be an expert in these things, learning them will make it easier to defeat enemies who have mastered the Divine Disc Technique.

"Since you want to learn, then I will pass on the incantation of the Eight Deception Gods to you. Listen carefully."

The evil immortal smiled slightly and transmitted the incantation of the Eight Deceitful Gods to Chen Yuan in the car through "Listening to the Wind".

"It's not difficult at all. The Eight Deceitful Gods also absorb the free energy between heaven and earth by setting up a formation. It's just that the Eight Deceitful Gods absorb eight kinds of divine power!"

Chen Yuan positioned himself with his feet, sensing the power of the White Tiger. Instantly, a white aura condensed at his fingertips, flickering erratically.

"Huh? This kid mastered it so quickly? This is the Eight Deceptions God - White Tiger! Damn it, this kid really is a monster! At this rate, my confidence is going to be completely shattered."

The evil immortal vaguely sensed the power of the Eight Deceitful Gods - White Tiger emanating from inside the carriage, and immediately felt somewhat annoyed.

It's true what they say, comparisons are the thief of joy.

"Interesting. There seems to be a murderous power hidden in this aura, which makes me feel a little excited! However, Fatty said we're going to Sihai Tower tonight to listen to 'The Legend of the White Snake.' I also need to work on the ending of that story. It needs to have a beginning and an end. Eunuchs are the most annoying thing!"

Chen Yuan touched his chin.

Who can blame him for having such a good character? You have to admire him; he's truly a perfect person.

Of course, if the evil immortal could hear Chen Yuan's inner thoughts, he would definitely curse him as shameless.

Chapter 54 Breathing Out! (First Update)

"Hey, now that you've mastered the Eight Deceptions, I'm not going to play games with you anymore. I just spotted an old friend, and I have to go meet him! You better behave yourself these next few days, or you'll get caught."

The lazy voice of the evil immortal came again.

"An old friend? Could that guy with the talisman be a friend of the evil immortal? That's possible. I just wonder what kind of abilities he has?"