Chapter 17

Chapter 17: Guchen Watches the Supreme Sage of Confucianism! Founding the Confucian Way!

At this moment, the Confucian Immortal Gu Chen thought of many things.

If Jiang Mu Ming truly proposed restoring the kingdom, what should he do?

This was not the Northern Que.

Nor was it the Southern Jue.

And certainly not the Northern Li.

But his homeland, his native country—the Western Chu!

Had he not planted the Western Chu national tree, the Phoenix Tree, in his courtyard precisely because he still harbored thoughts of the Western Chu?

Back then, the reason the Confucian Immortal and Sword Immortal fought to the death beneath Luosang City.

Breaking through nine thousand armored soldiers of the Po Feng Army.

Was it not because they cherished their homeland, unwilling to let the glory of the Western Chu sink into oblivion?

But now, it was no longer the time of fifteen years ago.

The realm had been unified. Though the people might not be living in complete peace and prosperity, at least they enjoyed days of tranquility.

If war were to ignite across the land again, plunging the people into misery...

That was truly not what the Confucian Immortal Gu Chen wished to see.

Moreover, beyond this, his own strength had dwindled to almost nothing. Aside from the Art of Medicine People, he could contribute little.

Otherwise, he would not have lived in seclusion here for fifteen years.

Shutting himself off from worldly affairs.

Still... the Confucian Immortal Gu Chen glanced at Yu Sheng Mo not far away. This woman, clearly the Southern Jue's First Sword Immortal, had come alongside Jiang Mu Ming.

If he had her support.

Combined with his own Art of Medicine People, would there be a fighting chance?

The Confucian Immortal Gu Chen's heart was truly tangled with complexity.

The obsession with his homeland, the compassion for the common people of the world, and the pity for Jiang Mu Ming's fate.

All intertwined within him.

Leaving none of his usual detachment.

Fortunately.

At this moment, Jiang Mu Ming suddenly spoke: "Restore the kingdom? I don't have much of that thought in my heart."

"My goal is to spread the Way across the world."

"To forge a brand-new future for this realm, for this world!"

The Western Chu was merely a thing of the past.

Jiang Mu Ming would not be trapped by these bygone matters, unable to move forward.

Instead, he must have his own ambitions.

His own vision!

"However..." Jiang Mu Ming's expression suddenly turned solemn, and he said, "If one day, the world is no longer peaceful."

"If the people can no longer live in peace."

"I too have a sword that can pacify the realm and restore tranquility to all."

The Confucian Immortal Gu Chen had never expected that someone as young as Jiang Mu Ming could possess such a level of thought.

Able to set aside the hatred of a fallen nation.

And establish such a grand vow, such a lofty ambition.

Moreover, just now.

When he spoke of having a sword, a surge of sword intent erupted behind Jiang Mu Ming, and even the mist shrouding the small courtyard was dispelled in an instant.

As if the clouds had parted to reveal the sun!

Though it was only a fleeting glimpse, it revealed Jiang Mu Ming's terrifying mastery of the sword!

It was in no way inferior to his own sword path!

But what was his own cultivation? He was at the Half-step Profound Spirit! And if he burned his life force, pushing to the utmost extreme, he would step into the Profound Spirit Realm in an instant!

And how old was Jiang Mu Ming? Only fifteen!

Back then, he had personally carried the boy out of Luosang City!

His age could not be faked!

And knowing this secret history, Jiang Mu Ming's identity as the Western Chu Prince was even more undeniable!

Because the world did not know that during the final battle that destroyed the Western Chu.

A surviving orphan of the royal family had been rescued.

At this thought, Confucian Immortal Gu Chen couldn't help but ask curiously, "Mu Ming, what realm are you in now?"

He truly wanted to know.

What realm had this sole remaining royal bloodline of Western Chu reached?

Whether he could protect himself.

Once Tian Qi City discovered him.

Facing Confucian Immortal Gu Chen's inquiry, Jiang Mu Ming didn't hide anything either.

He spoke truthfully: "On the way to Gan Dong City, my cultivation broke through to the Profound Spirit Realm."

"Right now, I've just entered the Profound Spirit Realm."

But Jiang Mu Ming's calm words gave Confucian Immortal Gu Chen a massive shock.

The Profound Spirit Realm!

That was a realm even Ruxian and Jianxian hadn't achieved!

Did someone with such talent truly exist in this world?

Even Mo Yi, once hailed as the most monstrous prodigy, only broke through to the Profound Spirit Realm at twenty-four.

How old was Jiang Mu Ming? Fifteen!

Such a heaven-defying genius truly existed in this world!

No wonder Jiang Mu Ming had the confidence to say, "I have a sword that can bring peace to the world."

At this realm, he could already be called an Immortal!

Given time, he would surely surpass Li Changsheng of Jixia Academy and become the true Number One Under Heaven!

"So it really is the Profound Spirit Realm..."

Earlier, when Jiang Mu Ming waved his hand to disperse the thick fog and break Confucian Immortal Gu Chen's illusion.

He had already sensed Jiang Mu Ming's unfathomable depth.

But hearing it confirmed still left him unable to suppress his shock...

"Mu Ming, I never expected you to have reached this realm." Confucian Immortal Gu Chen couldn't help but sigh: "It seems this dying man can't be of much help to you."

Though he kept himself alive with a mouthful of medicinal wine.

He had at most a few years left.

"Dying? I don't think so."

Jiang Mu Ming suddenly spoke: "The reason I came here is first to help the Confucian Immortal resolve an impending life-or-death crisis."

"Second, there's something I want to show the Confucian Immortal."

Confucian Immortal Gu Chen frowned slightly.

A life-or-death crisis?

He was living in seclusion here—how could there be a life-or-death crisis?

But with Confucian Immortal Gu Chen's wisdom, he understood in an instant that he must have been exposed.

Many people were likely already on their way to take his life.

"Then let them come."

Confucian Immortal Gu Chen didn't care about that, instead showing more interest in what Jiang Mu Ming wanted him to see.

As he spoke.

A book was handed over by Jiang Mu Ming.

"Supreme Sage of Confucianism, Volume One?" Confucian Immortal Gu Chen was somewhat puzzled—did Jiang Mu Ming want him to look at this book?

Still, the title was quite intriguing.

And when Confucian Immortal Gu Chen opened the book, a vast Confucian World unfolded before his eyes.

Talent Infusion, Words Manifest as Law, Righteous Qi...

This was a world where scholars could command the power of heaven and earth.

With talent in one's body, poetry, songs, essays, and writings all possessed immense power.

A single poem could break ten thousand troops.

A single essay could pacify the world.

And there were Confucian Saints whose words could suppress the stars!

"This... Confucianism can have such great power?" Confucian Immortal Gu Chen suddenly felt a pang of shame.

Though he bore the title of Confucian Immortal.

Compared to the might of Confucianism in this book, his meager cultivation was truly nothing.

And he could sense it.

The world within this book was not false.

Because the moment he finished reading the contents of Supreme Sage of Confucianism, Volume One, he felt as if Talent was surging within his body!

It was a power distinct from martial arts!

It seemed that if he followed the methods in the book, he could pour out this Talent.

Raise the brush to slay enemies.

Compose poetry to pacify the nation!

This was an entirely new system of power! It would forge a completely different path beyond the current martial arts!

And all of this was learned from the book handed to him by Jiang Mu Ming.

Could it be...

That this Talent cultivation method was created by Jiang Mu Ming himself?

Otherwise, why could he comprehend it from the book?

And just then.

A majestic Talent, from the Nine Heavens above.

Came crashing straight down!

[Ding, transmitting Confucian Immortal Gu Chen's Talent cultivation method, reward: Talent Infusion!]