From Under One Person: Sincere Journey Through the Heavens

“Benefactor Jiang Liu, your operation this time has gone a bit too far.”

Outside the Confucian Association gate.

Rusong of Lingyin Temple, Zhende of Faxi Temple, Mingxin of Jingci Temple, Huili of Jingshan Temple, Xingkong of Yongfu Temple, Wuren of Xiangji Temple, Zhang Mingyuan of Zhang Daxian Temple, Li Xuanzi of Fuxing Temple, Luo Yinyin of Baopu Taoist Temple, and Yuxiaozi of Yuhuang Palace were already waiting here.

"please."

Jiang Liu was not surprised. He invited the ten people to the second floor and made them tea.

Tea time is over.

Ru Song said again, "Benefactor Jiang, there is a line between us and ordinary people. Do you really want to cross it?"

"Gentlemen, don't you think it's a bit arrogant to divide people with supernatural abilities into two different groups?"

Jiang Liu countered, “I’m just trying to bring the two of us closer. Our choices are actually the same as yours. You cultivate yourselves on the mountain, while we refine our hearts in the mortal world. Although our paths are different, we are all practicing, and ultimately we arrive at the same destination.”

That's true.

Seeing that Ru Song was speechless, Li Xuanzi of Fuxing Temple spoke up, staring at Jiang Liu, "But have you considered the consequences of the Confucian Association going to war with Quanxing?"

"I've considered it."

Jiang Liu remained calm. "At worst, I'll do it myself. If one comes, I'll kill one; if two come, I'll kill two."

"Hmph! All you're good at is talking!"

Luo Yinyin of Baopu Taoist Temple snorted coldly.

However, these ten people also knew that although Quanxing was a bunch of troublemakers, they were not stupid and would not dare to cause trouble in such a big city. At most, they would only dare to make some big noise in small and medium-sized towns.

But the current situation is—

The fact that the Smiling Tiger organized a martial arts tournament has already crossed the line between the world of extraordinary people and ordinary people!

But Jiang Liu and the Confucian Society he founded also wanted to get involved!

Damn it!

What is the difference between this behavior and the whole sex?

That is, not stealing, not robbing, not killing, not setting fires, not raping or plundering, and not causing trouble in one area... But they are really afraid that if the Confucian Association continues to do this, it will cause turmoil in the entire world of supernatural beings, leading to a full-scale war between the righteous forces and the supernatural beings of Quanxing, and may even affect the struggle between ordinary people and supernatural beings!

“I know your concerns, but the world is changing, and dynasties will become a thing of the past. In this unprecedented period of change, it is a good time for the extraordinary people to truly ‘return to their roots’.”

Jiang Liu shared his thoughts with the ten people, "Even extraordinary people are human. Just because we have experienced the hardships of cultivation and mastered power doesn't mean we can look down on others."

"We have never considered ourselves to be any more noble than ordinary people," Ru Song denied.

"Yes, you have all experienced the world and believe that you don't think this way, but your bodies seem to have other ideas."

Why must one stay in a temple or sit inside a monastery when one can practice at home?

Why do they feel at ease accepting the offerings from the common people?

You know perfectly well that the sculptures in the temples are fake, and no deity will protect them, yet you still go against your conscience and preach to the worshippers who come to offer incense. Why is that?

The questions, one after another, left Ru Song and the others at a loss for words.

If Jiang Liu were just a slightly more capable teenager, they wouldn't bother with any nonsense, because just talking big isn't enough!

but--

We can't beat them.

Moreover, the person in front of me had also dealt with the two evil snake demons inside Leifeng Pagoda.

During this period, the fleeting state of emptiness of the five aggregates was also revealed.

Now, he is even more radiant and reserved, with unfathomable cultivation.

"If it's to give pilgrims something to look forward to, then that's not a bad idea."

Jiang Liu continued, "But these days, it's not enough to just provide emotional support; we also need to give them hope and strength."

If one day in the future everyone can cultivate Qi, then those extraordinary individuals will truly have 'returned to their original state' and completely returned to the embrace of the collective.

of course.

Please don't misunderstand me. I am just an ordinary person who cannot create a utopian world where everyone is like a dragon and everyone is equal. I just don't like the term "extraordinary person" because it is separate from the masses.

Ordinary people are also categorized, divided into different groups based on their wealth, occupation, and so on. This is actually quite normal.

But the "extraordinary people" are different. Even Taoists and monks, who cultivate themselves to the appearance of a true human or the form of an Arhat, still classify themselves as "extraordinary people." They are independent of ordinary people.

This is bad, very bad.

In that instant.

The ten people were stunned in their seats.

They understood Jiang Liu's words to mean that extraordinary people were independent of ordinary people and had distanced themselves from the common masses.

“Benefactor, your thoughts… are very dangerous!” Sweat beaded on Ru Song’s forehead as he gained a deeper understanding of the “one thought between Buddha and demon.”

River Flow —

He's possessed!

"Is it dangerous? It is indeed dangerous."

Jiang Liu also admitted it.

Historically, since the end of the "Investiture of the Gods" war in the Shang and Zhou dynasties, the number of extraordinary people seems to have been limited to a certain range, as seen in the suppression of Buddhism and Taoism.

Similar events also occurred in the West, such as the burning of witches and witch hunts.

"But times have changed. This land is facing the most severe test in its history, and old ideas are no longer viable."

At this point, Jiang Liu slowly stood up, said no more, and called Lu Jin and Hong Guniang to patrol the streets to see if any new Quanxing demons had entered Yuhang today.

If there is—

Eliminate them all at once!

"Gentlemen, if you do not agree with what the Confucian Association wants to do, that is fine. We have different paths, so we just don't want to work together. It's not like we're going to fight to the death. I hope that you seniors will not obstruct us in the future. If you are also interested, you can even participate. Who knows, when we succeed in the future, you will also benefit."

After saying this last sentence, Jiang Liu said "Please go ahead" and went downstairs.

Lu Jin and Hong Guniang followed closely behind.

Still seated in the conference room, Ru Song and the others exchanged bewildered glances, utterly at a loss for what to do...

···

"Brother Jiang, do you have a way to make everyone become an extraordinary person?" Lu Jin asked curiously.

"Human magnetic field, sun and moon shape."

Jiang Liu didn't hide anything, "The more people who practice internal cultivation, the wider the magnetic field will spread. One day, everyone in the Divine Land will be able to possess the aptitude for Qi cultivation."

The fact that Zhao Qian and others went from having no qualifications to having qualifications is proof of this.

the latter.

Although the "Sun and Moon Refining the Body" method cannot bring the benefits of unleashing potential and evolving life before one has fully regulated the five elements within the chest and mastered the daily practice, it can still improve one's Qi-refining aptitude at an extremely slow pace while practicing those movements.

"It doesn't sound like someone can suddenly gain power?" Lu Jin said.

"If power is obtained too easily, it can easily get out of control; the process of refining Qi is indispensable."

Jiang Liu shook his head, "I don't want to waste unnecessary time dealing with 'Quanxing demons' who are causing trouble because they suddenly gained power..."

# Chapter 279 The Martial Arts Tournament Officially Begins

West Lake.

Sunset over the mountain.

Outside the former site of Leifeng Pagoda, now the venue for the martial arts tournament, squads of soldiers in official uniforms, carrying guns, stood guard, keeping the onlookers out.

Because the Mingfei Newspaper had been promoting the event extensively for half a month, the number of attendees today exceeded ten thousand. Looking around, the crowd was bustling and lively.

Just yesterday, that arena was the site where Quanxing demons were executed, and some busybodies even spread strange tales and legends about vengeful spirits.

But in the face of the "martial arts tournament," those strange tales were like pebbles falling into West Lake. The slightest ripple was smoothed out by the shimmering waves stirred by the breeze, leaving not a trace.

"Quiet!"

The smiling tiger's lieutenant stepped onto the stage, holding a large megaphone, and shouted sternly.

However, there were too many people outside the venue, and no one was organized, so the sound of the loudspeaker was drowned out.

Seeing that no one paid any attention.

The lieutenant's face darkened, and he immediately drew his pistol from his waist and fired a shot into the air.

"boom!"

In an instant.

The noise subsided by more than half.

"Welcome all talented individuals from all over the world to participate in the first Yuhang Martial Arts Tournament!"

Seeing this, the lieutenant's expression improved considerably. He raised his eyebrows, smirked, and shouted through a megaphone, "I will serve as the referee and master of ceremonies for the martial arts tournament. In short, I will be responsible for presiding over the start and end of this martial arts tournament!"

Did everyone understand?

The audience: "......"

Upon hearing this, Lu Jin, who was standing outside the venue, laughed and said, "Brother Jiang, this chameleon is quite down-to-earth, but he doesn't seem like a master of ceremonies."

The smiling tiger's lieutenant also had a nickname: Chameleon, which referred to his "changeable" face.

However, when facing that smiling tiger, he only smiled.

"This guy must be a bandit."

Jiang Liu chuckled twice, looked around, but couldn't find any trace of the Smiling Tiger, which made him a little suspicious.

This martial arts tournament was organized by Smiling Tiger. It's one thing that he didn't personally host it, but why didn't he even show up?

thereafter.