Debate Between Father and Son (Part One)

The border area between the Baiyue region and the Tang Kingdom.

This place has been isolated by great Divine Ability, and the outside world knows nothing about it and cannot interfere with it.

Fortunately, the Heavenly Dao of the world still govern this place, and those of the third rank must not engage in a major fight here.

If you want to fight, go fight outside the realm. The boundless wilderness outside the realm is yours to conquer.

If six Rank 3 cultivators were allowed to unleash their power at will, the world itself might not suffer any damage, but the surface ecosystem would likely be completely wiped out.

The nature of the world is quite solid. Even after being washed away, a new ecosystem will naturally emerge after a period of time, and new species will be born.

But others certainly wouldn't allow this to happen.

Therefore, these six third-rank cultivators maintained considerable restraint. Although their attacks were exquisite and complex, with every move imbued with the principles of Heavenly Principle and covered by boundless Daoist charm, their killing range remained within a thousand feet.

Within a thousand feet, that majestic city had eight gates within eight gates, and then eight more gates within eight gates, and then eight more gates inside, one after another, endlessly. There were countless gates, layer upon layer, and no matter what attack entered, it would only be trapped in an endless cycle, with no way to escape.

However, Zhu Fengdan merely frowned slightly and observed the magnificent city for a moment.

The area is 16,000 feet, and the accumulated feet amount to 2,666 steps, with 4 feet remaining.

The accumulated steps amount to seven li, leaving 146 steps and 4 chi. Multiplying this by the four sides of the camp, each side yields one li, leaving 366 steps and 4 chi. The total area is 18 qing and 70 mu, leaving 143 steps, 5 chi, 3 cun, and 3 fen.

The Rest Gate governs the first residence in the Zi position, while the Life Gate governs the eighth residence in the Gen position.

The Injury Gate governs the third position in the Mao (卯) direction, while the Block Gate governs the fourth position in the Xun (巽) direction.

The Jing Gate (景门) governs the ninth position and resides in the Wu (午) position; the Si Gate (死门) governs the second position and resides in the Kun (坤) position.

The gate of surprise (惊门) is located in the seventh position (酉), while the gate of opening (开门) is located in the sixth position (乾).

The eight gates are set up, and the three wonders and six instruments are arranged to form the Yin and Yang escapes, totaling 1,800 formations.

So... it's not that much.

Although it seems that there are "Life Gate" and "Open Gate" here, normally only those who enter through "Life Gate" and "Open Gate" will have good fortune, while the rest will have bad fortune. However, in this majestic city, all eight gates are inauspicious.

It seems to have no flaws, but in fact it goes against the Heavenly Principle.

The Heavenly Principle order is cyclical; extreme yin gives rise to yang, and extreme yang gives rise to yin. There is always a glimmer of hope on the path to certain death, and even in times of great prosperity, there are hidden shadows. This is the principle of the world's cyclical nature.

This magnificent city appears to be without any flaws.

But his biggest flaw is that he appears to be 'flawless'.

Having grasped this point, Zhu Fengdan lightly tapped her five fingers, and countless Daoist auras spread out from them, collectively constructing a reversed 'magnificent city'.

It is not as precise as the other, but it is completely opposite in its charm.

Suddenly, the magnificent city began to tremble violently.

Since you have no 'birth', then I will add it to you.

A city without the dead suddenly rose up.

Opposites attract; the Daoist principles of two majestic cities with completely opposite Daoist auras dissipated directly due to their mutual attraction.

The Daoist energy on both sides blended together, much like the union of Yin and Yang, irresistibly merging together.

If this were a perfect city without the dead, then the fusion would proceed smoothly.

Unfortunately, it's fake; it's a hastily constructed counterfeit.

The Daoist Earth Immortal frowned and immediately withdrew.

But it was too late.

The fusion of Yin and Yang occurred in an instant, and conflict arose immediately because they could not be properly integrated.

The Xianghe Yin and Yang has turned into the clash of Yin and Yang.

This directly led to the city's backlash.

If this continues, they won't get seriously injured, but they'll definitely suffer a humiliating defeat and a minor setback.

"That's enough, stop now," a Perfected Person suddenly spoke up from the side.

The Perfected Person acts in accordance with Heaven's Will will of Heaven, speaks in accordance with the words of Heaven, performs the work of Heaven, and acts in accordance with the affairs of Heaven.

His words speak for Heaven, and the law follows his words.

The Principle of yin and yang intertwining suddenly became ineffective.

With the loss of this Principle, the Daoist principles naturally returned to normal, transforming back into the majestic city as before, but without any further interaction.

Another Perfected Person stepped forward, separating the battlefield. "Since we're here to talk, why be so aggressive? Zhu Fengdan, you are indeed a genius. I didn't expect you to know a thing or two about Daoist methods. But no matter how strong you are, you can't fight four against one. You should stop now."

However, at this moment, the old shaman named Yun Fang spoke up.

He looked at the four men with a gentle expression and said, "Zhu Laosan is more than capable of taking on the three of you. This old man of mine is not good at fighting, but holding off one of you is not a difficult task."

He appears gentle and refined, but at this moment he acts very tough.

After all, the great shamans were not fools.

It doesn't matter what your personality is like; that's all in private.

When things are brought to the forefront, the greater good must be taken into account, even for someone as arrogant as Zhu Fengdan. Otherwise, no matter how much the witch gods doted on him, he would still have to spend hundreds of millions of years in the Ruins of Return.

Facing opponents twice their size, Zhu Fengdan and Yun Fang surprisingly managed to gain a slight advantage.

The Perfected Person on the opposite side sighed.

No wonder the shaman in charge of this area only sent these two people.

I had long heard of Zhu Fengdan's reputation, and seeing her today, I can confirm that it is well-deserved.

However, as I said before, the Minister of Personnel Imperial Secretariat did not send them here to fight.

But the Perfected Person shook his head, then took out a silver-white scroll from his robes, unrolled it, and began to read it aloud.

Yun Fang and Zhu Fengdan both turned solemn.

When the scroll was opened, it revealed a long scroll that exuded a magnificent Daoist aura and an unbelievable suppressive force, making it impossible for either of them to withstand its sharpness!

A second-rank official's handwriting!?

The Tang Kingdom mobilized a second-rank official for this matter?!

The great shamans had keen observation skills, and they quickly recognized the 'seal aura' emanating from the scroll.

This is an unalterable seal, representing a personal document from a second-rank official of the Tang Kingdom Dynasty. It is backed by the Tang Kingdom court and is one of the most credible things in the world.

The Tang Kingdom was founded on laws and regulations, which permeated every aspect of society, including filial piety and the belief in the Way. As long as Tang Kingdom wrote a document and affixed his seal, he would never break his promise, provided it was within the authority of the other party.

Therefore, when a letter from a second-rank official arrived, even the two third-rank shamans maintained the most basic respect and awe.

But then the Perfected Person began to read aloud the text on it:

"The cycle of Heaven's fortunes continues, and the Central Plains flourishes. Among the millions, a sage is born, initiating the beginning of Human Path. Therefore, since ancient times, emperors have ruled the world with the Central Plains residing within to control the barbarians, and the barbarians residing outside to serve the Central Plains. It has never been heard of barbarians residing in the Central Plains to control the world. This has never happened in ancient times, nor now, and it will never happen again until the very end of the world!"

"The movement of the sun and moon is the beginning of the laws of Heavenly Dao. It was normal in the past, it is normal today, and it will be normal in the future!"

"The Sun Moon True Lead Cauldron is related to the movement of the sun and moon. Wushen Mountain is located in Savage Wilderness and desolate place, so it should take the Central Plains as the standard. The reason why it can be independent is that Yu Gong considers it a desolate place. Therefore, the Central Plains abandoned it and did not submit to it, showing that it was under control and conveying its teachings. If you want to love people, you do not want to expand your territory."

"Ishida has gained power but is of no use; what good is a chicken rib? And the Savage Wilderness people do not appreciate this kindness, but instead rely on their own strength, do not think of education, strengthen their army and engage in militarism, only showing defiance, without any long-term strategy, just like a fire about to burn itself!"

Upon reading this, the two great shamans displayed different expressions.

They all understood the meaning of those preceding words.

This means that after boasting about the Tang Kingdom, they declared that the Central Plains should be respected by all, and that you are nothing but barbarians.

Now, the Tang Kingdom is taking action to stabilize the operation of heaven and earth. What are your intentions in trying to obstruct this matter, Wushen Mountain?

The ancient text "Yu Gong" states that Wushen Mountain was a Savage Wilderness and untamed land that was abandoned by the Central Plains in ancient times. The Central Plains adopted a policy of appeasement, acknowledging the status of the local indigenous people and spreading their ideas to make them submit to the teachings of the Central Plains court and treat the Central Plains dynasty with benevolence. This was sufficient, without requiring the place to be incorporated into the Central Plains territory.

This place is actually a place that is "worthless and useless," and the Tang Kingdom, being located in the Central Plains, would not even look at it.

But this poor, remote place dares to challenge the Central Plains with its meager brute force? Are you out of your mind? Do you want to play with fire and get burned?

Yun Fang smiled wryly, shook his head, and his eyes revealed a hint of helplessness and 'still the same' expression, but he didn't take it to heart.

The Tang Kingdom has always been like this.

They consider themselves the Celestial Empire, regarding the other eight directions of the world as barbarians. They never even use their own country's name; that's what others call them. Their self-designation is always only "Central Plains" and "China".

Yun Fang was already used to this, so he didn't have any special reaction.

However, Zhu Fengdan scoffed, her eyes full of disdain.

However, since it was a letter from a second-rank official, he didn't dare to interrupt easily and just waited for the other party to finish reading it.

Then, the Perfected Person continued reciting:

"The barbarians have been acting arbitrarily for too long, and we have not punished them. They should not be complacent because of the Celestial Empire's leniency. If they offend us again, the Heavenly Army will descend. Do not say that we did not warn you."

"However, Your Majesty, the matter of the Sun and Moon Path is of great importance and must be handled with utmost care. A wise man once said: self-cultivation is the mark of wisdom; giving love is the beginning of benevolence; taking and giving are the manifestation of righteousness; and feeling shame is the determination of courage. Although the Central Plains is strong and vast, cultivating oneself through rules and regulations, and possessing wisdom, benevolence, righteousness, and courage, is not the way of tyranny, but the way of the king. Therefore, we will not act with violence. We are willing to listen to your advice and discuss the path together."

"Pfft..." Zhu Fengdan couldn't help but burst out laughing when she heard this.

Because what this passage means is: You barbarians have been causing trouble for a long time, and we haven't disciplined you for a long time, but don't take our leniency for granted. If you do this again, I will send people to beat you up, and don't say I didn't warn you.

After issuing the warning, the second-rank official immediately changed his tone and said:

"However, His Majesty is concerned about this matter, and the matter of the Sun and Moon Path is of particular importance, so we must be cautious."

The supreme being is the Human Emperor.

Throughout the entire world, the only person addressed as "Supreme" by his subjects is His Majesty the Emperor. Anyone else who dares to use this title is committing the ultimate act of usurpation, and will surely be struck by lightning at night.

This means that since His Majesty is concerned about this matter, I won't hold the previous issues against you. After all, as a wise person once said:

Self-cultivation is proof of wisdom.

Being able to love others is the beginning of practicing benevolence.

Whether taking and giving are appropriate is the mark of righteousness and unrighteousness.

How a person reacts to shame reveals whether they are brave.

Our Tang Kingdom wise, benevolent, righteous, and courageous, not the kind of bandits who beat people every day. Regarding this matter, we will not resort to violence without thinking. As a land of wisdom and benevolence, we are willing to listen to the opinions of your Wushen Mountain and see what you have to say.

Zhu Fengdan had a sneer on her face, but Yun Fang wasn't too surprised.

For the Tang Kingdom, all of this was normal.

Face is what they value most.

In the eight directions outside the Central Plains, there are small powers or small countries that pay tribute to the Tang Kingdom and send envoys to the Tang Kingdom every once in a while.

Typically, these people would receive a 'reward' worth more than ten times the value of their own offerings.

The tribute they paid was of no interest to the Tang Kingdom; the rewards they casually bestowed were treasures that the Tang Dynasty could hardly obtain.

All I wanted was face.

In any case, it makes no difference to the Tang Kingdom.

Therefore, from Yun Fang's perspective, this attitude already represents the other party's submission.

I really wish Tang Kingdom would admit his mistake or bow his head in a formal setting...

No way.

This has never happened before in history.

Throughout history, only one emperor issued a "self-reproach edict" once, which was many years ago, and it was addressed to his subjects, apologizing to all the people of the country.

As for outsiders...

Even in their most desperate times, when the rebels, in cahoots with external forces, launched a surprise attack all the way to Chang'an, they never yielded or bowed their heads.

In that final battle, the then-Emperor shattered the Dragon Vein to cut off his escape route, and led the last six million Imperial Guards to reverse the situation against an enemy a thousand times larger than himself.

At that time, everyone thought that Human Path would inevitably decline from then on. After all, even the dragon Dragon Vein, which was the most treasured treasure, was broken, and the fortune had been cut off. If it were a human, then the Dao Path would be cut off, and what could happen to them in the future?

But the same emperor who had instigated the rebellion issued an edict of self-reproach to all his people after that battle. He then devoted himself to governing the country, and in just two hundred years, the Central Plains produced a great number of outstanding talents, quickly recovered its Primal Qi, and returned to the top of the world at an astonishing speed.

After that, he died of exhaustion and passed the throne to the crown prince, who is now the emperor.

The Tang Kingdom has remained prosperous to this day.

However, this is not good news for Wushen Mountain.

After reading the edict, the third-rank Perfected Person put away the long scroll. "The Minister of Personnel a personal handwritten decree of the Minister of State, and it is impossible for it to be fake. Therefore, you can believe in the sincerity of the Celestial Empire."

After listening, the two great shamans exchanged a glance.

Seeing that Zhu Fengdan had no desire to communicate, the old man Yun Fang took the initiative to step forward.

He had great faith in the Tang Kingdom's reputation. After all, although the other party was domineering, it had never broken its promises and always kept its word. In terms of credibility, it was a moral exemplar.

Even Wushen Mountain often resorts to cunning tricks, but none of them are truly innocent.

"We naturally believe in your sincerity, but... I still have some doubts about some of the contents of the document."

"Human Path originated from Shaman Path; the two are of the same origin and their relationship is like that of father and son."

"The Tang Kingdom values filial piety. Does your concept of filial piety mean calling your own father a 'barbarian'?"

Upon hearing Yun Fang's words, Zhu Fengdan immediately covered her mouth to stifle her laughter.

The three Perfected Person on the other side immediately glared angrily at Yun Fang!

However, they were unable to utter a word.

Because, in a sense, Yun Fang was not wrong.

Human Path itself originated from Shaman Path.

Going back to the beginning of chaos, to the time of a vast wilderness, in that primordial era, Human Path had not yet been born.

At that time, the profession that protected the newly born race of 'humans' was 'shaman'.