At the grand ceremony, rites and music rang out in unison, bells and cauldrons clanged sonorously, and the rulers of the various states vied to toast Wei Si, singing praises of his achievements.
All of it was taken in by Lu Yuan and Sect Master Tongtian within Profound Yellow Heaven.
Lu Yuan's gaze darkened slightly. Profound Yellow Qi rose and fell around him as karma unfolded.
"Martial Uncle Yuanshi's scheme has now succeeded.
"He used the State of Wei as an 'experiment,' using its hegemony to make the Legalists' teachings sink deep into the hearts of the people, with the various states following suit.
"On the surface, it appears to be the path to strengthening a state. In truth, it is spreading the poisonous vine of harsh rule across the entire Human World.
"Further squeezing the people's strength dry, accumulating Sinful Power, and watering the nourishment for his Dao Fruit.
"The State of Wei's fortune is being burned away bit by bit, while Wei Si remains immersed in his glory, numb and oblivious."
Sect Master Tongtian snorted coldly, the Chaos Sword Qi around him growing ever more biting.
"How venomous such a shadowy art is!
"Wei Si may seem to possess boundless splendor, commanding the vassal lords, but he is merely a puppet in Yuanshi's hands.
"His hegemony and glory were merely bought with the State of Wei's Dynasty's Fortune.
"The rulers of the various states may seem wise in imitating the State of Wei's reforms, but they are in truth stepping into a trap, personally shoving their people toward suffering and becoming extensions of Yuanshi's experiment with his teachings.
"The Legalists' harsh rule drains the people's strength, ravages the human way, and accumulates Sinful Power. This action of Yuanshi's is undoubtedly playing with fire and setting himself ablaze."
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