A Move Made Cannot Be Taken Back

Murong Qing looked at the broken corpse on the ground and sighed regretfully.

In order to win this battle quickly, she deliberately led her opponent into a head-on confrontation, and then used the sharpness of the Moon God's Tear as a divine weapon to cut the man and his weapon in one fell swoop. In a sense, however, it was an unfair victory.

This woman's Internal Cultivation strength surpasses hers, at least at level nine. After all, Level Eight Internal Cultivation only differs in quantity, not quality. Coupled with her mastery of the "Well Moon Saber Technique," she is definitely a formidable opponent. Although she is not without a chance of winning, it will take at least a hundred moves to determine a winner.

Time was of the essence; they had to race against the clock and get the people out of the city before the Barbarian Hu discovered them. Therefore, Murong Qing had no choice but to use his superior weaponry to kill them in three moves.

"I wonder how things are on the other side?"

Murong Qing her head to look at the other end of the alley and found that He Qichang was in a fierce battle. The man's strength was similar to that of the woman she had killed, and the Swordsmanship he used was also from the Mohist School's "Blue-Yellow Sword Technique".

Just as he was thinking of helping, he suddenly heard a faint gunshot, and saw a pool of blood splatter from the man's back. His body trembled, and his Swordsmanship revealed a flaw.

"Demon Blade - Rushing Thunder!"

In a split second, He Qichang seized a fleeting opportunity and beheaded his opponent with a single strike.

Murong Qing looked in the direction of the sound and found it was Liu Qingqing, holding Spirit Sparrow with a silencer in her hand.

"Who asked for your help? You're such a busybody!"

However, He Qichang discovered that Murong Qing had killed his opponent independently, and he felt resentful and couldn't help but blame Liu Qingqing.

Murong Qing said, "Time is precious; we can't afford to waste it."

Just then, Si Ming strode out of the yard carrying a child on his shoulder.

Chapter 192 Once a Move is Made, There's No Going Back

Jade Pillar Peak Heavenly Lake.

The two, whom the world expected to have a dramatic and earth-shattering battle, were actually playing chess quietly for several days.

Chidahu of the Heavenly Lion King casually placed a piece, but as soon as his finger left the piece, he frowned, as if he realized that the move was not quite right. So he put his hand back down, wanting to change it, but he touched another person's finger instead.

"Li State Barbarian King, once a move is made, there's no going back," Grand Tutor Ju Beichen advised with a smile.

Heavenly Lion King shook his head with a wry smile, withdrew his hand, and said, "There is something I am very curious about. Grand Tutor, your name should come from the Analects of Confucius, Book 2, Chapter 2, 'To govern with virtue is like the North Star, which remains in its place while all the other stars revolve around it.' May I ask if this is true?"

Ju Beichen admitted, "The Barbarian King is indeed learned."

"I do not understand. The name 'All stars revolve around the North Star' signifies the emperor's intention. Did your emperor not rebuke you, Grand Tutor, for your treason?"

Ju Beichen laughed and said, "The Barbarian King knows one thing but not the other. 'All the stars revolve around the North Star' is indeed the emperor's intention, but 'the North Star revolves around the North Star' is the king's advisor's intention."

"All stars revolve around the North Star" refers to the many stars surrounding the North Star, much like a virtuous ruler who is supported by the people. In this analogy, the North Star is the master, and the other stars are his subjects.

The North Star is said to lead all the stars, hanging high in the sky, like a virtuous minister Li State and implementing benevolent policies, thus bringing the world under its control. At this time, although the North Star is the leader, it is also one of the stars, and its position is like that of a prime minister.

Heavenly Lion King continued, "Then I understand even less. The emperor is the one with the strongest army and the most powerful horses. Grand Tutor, whether in wisdom or martial arts, is the best among men, a dragon or a phoenix. Why should he submit to others and kneel and kowtow to a single family?"

Ju Beichen stroked his white beard and slowly said, "The Barbarian King has made three mistakes. First, he does not observe kneeling etiquette in court. When a subject sees the king, he merely cups his hands and bows. Subjects assist the king as if they were brothers, without distinction of rank. As for kneeling and kowtowing, calling oneself a slave, and willingly accepting a lowly position, this is a custom of the Barbarian Hu. You cannot judge others by your own standards."

Secondly, the emperor values virtue first, then talent, and martial arts cultivation last. For example, the two Daoist School and the Mohist School did not claim to be rulers who lacked virtue. The position of king is so insignificant in our eyes. To be fixated on it will only hinder one's own cultivation.

Thirdly, a scholar will die for one who understands him. In the past, Emperor Gaozu did not consider me inferior or lowly, but condescended to consult me on matters of the time. I was deeply moved and pledged my service to him. Since then, five dynasties have passed, and all the emperors have regarded me as their teacher, trusting me greatly. I have no way to repay this kindness except to devote myself wholeheartedly to the cause until my dying breath.

Heavenly Lion King disagreed. "You Huaxia love to play these empty games, deceiving yourselves. Only by making the strongest the leader can you lead your people to become stronger and more courageous in battle, just like a wolf pack always chooses the strongest alpha wolf through fighting. Making the weak the leader will only lead to decline. Isn't the current Li State a prime example of this?"

Ju Beichen chuckled and said, "How can beasts be compared to humans? The rise and fall of dynasties is nothing new. Germany doesn't even have a leader, so who would dare to underestimate them? It seems that although the Barbarian King has read so many Huaxia books, he has only scratched the surface and cannot understand the core meaning. Has he not heard that it is better for barbarians to have a ruler than for the Chinese to be without one?"

The Heavenly Lion King sneered, "You consider yourselves noble, look down on civilizations other than yourselves, calling them barbarians and Non-Self. Your hearts must be different. Isn't that the essence of your Huaxia civilization? It's not that I don't understand, but that I understand it too well, which is why I'm unwilling to learn."

Ju Beichen sighed, "Alas, I have never seen anyone who can see their own faults and inwardly reflect upon them!"

The Heavenly Lion King's expression grew increasingly grim. He had read many books about Huaxia and had even forged his identity to participate in the Li State examinations, earning the title of Jinshi. Therefore, understanding these words was as easy as drinking water for him, and he could even make connections to them.

Ju Beichen's words were a reflection of Kongzi, who said that he had never seen anyone who could see their own mistakes and blame themselves.

Heavenly Lion King immediately recalled Kongzi's saying, "The faults of petty men are always covered up," meaning that petty men must hide their mistakes and are afraid that others will see them; while "The faults of virtuous men are like eclipses of the sun and moon; when they are wrong, everyone can see them."

Based on this, the actions of the Heavenly Lion King are those of a petty person. He clearly sees the inadequacy of his own civilization, but he is unwilling to admit it or learn from Huaxia. Instead, he desperately tries to feign innocence and deceive.

"Weakness is not terrible; what is terrible is the inability to face one's own weakness. The Li State can still continue to exist without me, but if the Barbarian Hu lose their Barbarian King, they will likely fall apart in the blink of an eye. When we Huaxia see beasts, we adopt their methods and abandon their ways, while the barbarians do the opposite, adopting both Huaxia methods and the ways of beasts. Although they may be strong for a time, their edifice will eventually collapse."

Huaxia people like to quote classical texts when they speak, Heavenly Lion King naturally knew that the other party's last sentence was taken from "I saw him build a tall building, I saw him entertain guests, I saw his building collapse." He couldn't help but feel annoyed. Sometimes it's better not to understand than to understand.

Ju Beichen was worried that if he continued talking, the other party might overturn the chessboard. Just as he was about to suggest that they continue playing, he suddenly had a sudden inspiration and sensed something. He quickly fiddled with his five fingers, generating mysterious fluctuations.

This is not some kind of "calculation by counting on one's fingers," but rather a special method of reading information from radio waves, like a human-shaped radio receiver.

The saying goes, If you understand one method, you Void Returning Great Grandmaster, who believed that once you understand the working principle of a machine, you can simulate it with your True Qi.

After receiving the telegram from the Mu Family Army, Ju Beichen's expression changed slightly. He looked at the Heavenly Lion King and said, "The Barbarian King has impressive skills. I wonder if this rare commodity is genuine or a fake?"

Heavenly Lion King Shi understood what the other party meant, and his mood immediately brightened. A smile appeared on his face as he said, "Please rest assured, Grand Tutor, it's the real deal. Back then, I only killed a scapegoat. The real crown prince was replaced by someone and entrusted to the care of a subordinate. If he grows up smoothly, he should be a barbarian who eats raw meat and drinks blood in the future."

Ju Beichen said, "The Barbarian King has been planning this scheme for a long time, and he must have made thorough preparations, just waiting for us to walk into his trap. Is there something wrong with this child, or are there other Spirit Transformation Grandmaster lying in ambush?"

Heavenly Lion King shook his head and said, "Grand Tutor, you are overthinking it. Although I sent two experts to keep watch in secret, they were no match for General Dragon City. It seems that the man will definitely be rescued tonight." He then sighed deeply.

Ju Beichen was even more puzzled upon hearing this. "Oh, ten years of planning, wiped out overnight, what is the Barbarian King's intention?"

The Heavenly Lion King did not answer. Instead, he took out a book and said, "I wonder if Grand Tutor has read this work from the Su State?"

Ju Beichen glanced at the book and noticed its title was "Ghosts and Gods Metropolis." After a moment's recollection, he shook his head and said, "I've never seen it before. I wonder which author wrote it?"

"Haha, Grand Tutor, you're so busy with state affairs, it's normal that you haven't read it. After all, it's just the work of an unknown newcomer, and it contains many absurd statements. It comes from the Mohist School and is incompatible with Confucian School, hence the name 'New Mohist Studies.'"