A Deal with a Great Divine Ability User, Taking Up the Brush to Write the Analects

This time, it was Zhang Fusheng's turn to be stunned.

Ha?

He agreed?

Not only Zhang Fusheng, but even Kong Zhongshu looked bewildered.

Silence, silence.

The Buddhist kingdom suddenly Silence Below.

"You seem surprised that I responded?"

The ancestor of the Kong Family, the former director of the Investigation Department, and the current head of the Ancient Sage Faction school of the Confucian Sect.

A smile bloomed on his face as he spoke calmly:

"The Gaotian Association very mysterious. The Research Institute once consulted the Great Accomplishment Grandmaster Supreme Heavenly Position about the High Heavenly Venerable."

"Ultimately, a Dao Palace that could not be remembered and transcended the limits of thought was reflected upon, causing a great impact."

Zhang Fusheng's mind raced, recalling a time when he sat in the Dao Palace and suddenly felt a sense of being spied on.

It was probably that time.

He heard the Great Divine Ability User named Kong Shentong continue speaking calmly:

"A mysterious Curse with unpredictable methods, and a mysterious Dao Palace who is suspected of having reached the [Heavenly Venerate Fruit Position] level, or even has a high probability of touching the [Daluo] Fruit Position."

"Isn't it normal for me to want to join?"

Now it was Zhang Fusheng's turn to choke.

Like

Is that really the case?

And most importantly, there's no way the Above High Heaven can't suppress a Great Divine Ability User.

The plague has been eradicated, and Miss Mingyue herself is a powerful figure.

Zhang Fusheng suddenly felt something was off.

Seemingly

Perhaps I don't necessarily need to change the past?

His reckless actions actually caused him some trouble?

My thoughts raced through countless layers.

Zhang Fusheng raised his head and exhaled a breath of Pure Qi:

"The members Above High Heaven are unaware of each other's true identities."

Kong Shentong gave an "Oh" and said calmly:

"It's alright, I will erase Zhongshu and Xiaoshizi's memories."

Kong Zhongshu at the back:?

Zhang Fusheng squinted:

"Aren't you going to keep pressing me about how I learned the secrets of Confucius and Mencius?"

"It must be related to the Above High Heaven?"

Kong Shentong calmly said:

"You're very confident, you're not afraid of death at all, I don't think I should be able to really kill you."

"Besides, since you already know the secrets of Confucius and Mencius, others in the Above High Heaven probably know them too."

There's no benefit in killing you.

Zhang Fusheng looked the old man, formed by the light and shadow, up and down, his gaze settling on the scroll in the man's hands.

There are two words on the book cover.

[The Analects].

However, it is clear that this scroll is not incomplete; judging from the number of pages, it is probably only a small portion of the scroll.

Zhang Fusheng suddenly looked up:

"My offering to the Great Celestial Venerable can indeed earn me the qualification to invite someone to join the Above High Heaven, but this offering comes at a price."

"If I invite you to the Above High Heaven, what will I gain to compensate for this part of my loss?"

Kong Shentong raised his eyelids, his fingers twitched slightly, and Kong Zhongshu behind him fainted.

His and Meng Xiaoshi's soul memories are being drastically altered.

Kong Shentong said calmly:

"What would you like?"

After much deliberation, Zhang Fusheng resolutely said:

"A Destiny Event is unfolding here, in a temple outside the Buddhist kingdom. I want this Destiny Event."

"Alright." Kong Shentong nodded calmly. "I noticed that Buddhist temple, with an unfathomable Buddha statue and some statues of venerable beings and Celestial Person beings."

"I can even take care of them for you."

Zhang Fusheng smiled:

"This can't be considered a favor, can it?"

The Ancient Sage Faction emphasizes benevolence, righteousness, filial piety, and repaying kindness.

Kong Shentong nodded slightly.

"It seems you are quite familiar with my Ancient Sage Faction. This is an exchange, not a favor."

"Alright then."

Zhang Fusheng nodded, then changed the subject:

"Before I ask the Great Celestial Venerable for a seat in the heavens, we may be able to make more 'deals'."

He gazed intently at the Ancient Sage Faction pope, observing his reaction:

"For example, the half of the Analects you have in your hands."

Kong Shentong suddenly raised his eyelids:

"You even know about this book?"

His gaze sharpened; the Analects, though seemingly ordinary, actually had an extraordinary origin.

Zhang Fusheng laughed:

"Of course I know, it records the words and deeds of your Kong Family ancestors—or rather..."

He squinted:

"What is recorded is the words and deeds of the Great Accomplishment Supreme Sage Teacher in the past."

A slight ripple appeared on Kong Shentong's eternally unchanging face.

Even the secrets of the Gaotian Association and the Kong-Meng Families had not moved Him, but now, He frowned and narrowed His eyes.

"Go on."

Kong Shentong neither confirmed nor denied it.

Zhang Fusheng didn't seem to care about His attitude. Great Divine Ability User from Different Dimension was naturally not among the top-tier experts.

But in the real Mortal World, it's a completely different story.

Those with Great Divine Ability User are, undeniably, standing at the pinnacle.

It's quite normal for someone like that, having held power for so long, to feel the loneliness at the top and unconsciously carry a sense of oppression in their words.

After a moment of contemplation,

Zhang Fusheng simply nodded and said:

"You have an incomplete copy of the Analects, but I know the complete content of the Analects."

A sharp light flashed in Kong Shentong's eyes:

"You come from the old world?"

Zhang Fusheng was startled, but his expression remained unchanged:

No.

"But the Celestial Venerable comes from the old world, and among the members Above High Heaven, there are also those from the old world. The Venerable God behind me also comes from the old world."

Kong Shentong's eyes flickered, but quickly returned to silence. He spoke slowly and deliberately:

"I'm even more curious about this Gaotian Association now."

"Speak."

He stared at the Sloppy Old Man before him:

"What would I offer in exchange for your complete knowledge of the Analects?"

Zhang Fusheng fell into deep thought.

After a while.

He let out a breath:

"It's not that I'm trying to raise the price. The Analects does indeed involve the Great Accomplishment Supreme Sage Teacher, and even if it's not relevant to your Kong Family, the importance of the Analects is undeniable."

"Therefore, one Analects, three exchanges."

Kong Shentong did not immediately agree, but gently stroked the half-scroll of the Analects in his hand:

"Go on."

Zhang Fusheng hesitated for a moment, then tentatively made an outrageous demand:

"First, I want a technique you once practiced—a technique that you've cultivated for at least ten thousand years."

"Under the witness of the Celestial Venerable, your ten thousand years of research will be stripped away and handed over to me."

Kong Shentong's eyes twitched slightly:

"Is there truly such power in the Above High Heaven? Continue."

Zhang Fusheng felt a slight sense of relief:

"Secondly, there is a high-ranking official in the Investigation Department, who seems to be the head of the Seventh Department. He possesses a special seal, a Supreme Treasure, and I want it."

He had heard Meng Xiaoshi and Zhao Shanhe say that the so-called Seven Ministers possessed a seal that was very similar to the Human Emperor Seal.

Kong Shentong remained noncommittal.

"Continue."

"One last thing," Zhang Fusheng's tone suddenly deepened, "I will go to the Chongyang World, which fell to the World Plateau."

"I will make that place independent from the Federation, transform it into a [Gaotian City], and recognize the status of all religions and sects."

"All religions and sects are welcome to reside in Gaotian City."

"My third demand is that I need the assistance of your Kong Family to carry out this mission."

Kong Shentong's eyes flickered slightly:

"Gaotian City? Independence? Coexistence of various religions?"

He seemed to fall into deep thought, and after a long while, he nodded:

"That's indeed a very good direction. I agree with all three points you mentioned, but I also have one request."

Zhang Fusheng nodded:

"Please speak."

Kong Shentong said calmly:

"The position of deputy city lord of Gaotian City is reserved for me."

Zhang Fusheng was taken aback, staring and scrutinizing this Great Divine Ability User, unable to fathom his thoughts.

For a long time.

He nodded and said:

"Of course. Now that everything has been negotiated, I will ask the Heavenly Venerable to grant me permission to invite True Person to witness the transaction. What do you say?"

"Good." Kong Shentong nodded.

He gazed at the Sloppy Old Man and saw him bowing towards the void.

The next moment,

A unique light and shadow were reflected in the void, and within the light and shadow, there was an extremely magnificent scene!

Kong Shentong's pupils contracted slightly.

What one sees reflected in the light and shadow is a Mysterious Yellow Waterfall, seemingly flowing upstream yet frozen in place.

The Mysterious Yellow Waterfall, though only visible, merely a fleeting image, instilled in me a sense of insignificance.

At the top of the Mysterious Yellow Waterfall stands an incredible Dao Palace, beyond the limits of imagination and thought!

I saw it, but I couldn't remember it.

"Eight Sceneries Palace"

Kong Shentong murmured, seeing the gates of the Dao Palace wide open in the illusory image.

He looked up and saw only a figure, infinitely tall and majestic, sitting upright in the chaotic mist!

Is it that so-called Great Celestial Venerable?

The disheveled old man bowed three times to the Great Celestial Venerable.

From the Dao Palace Infinite Heights, from the summit of the Mysterious Yellow Waterfall, a wondrous Dao Sound flowed down.

This is for -- "accurate."

The melodious sound stirred up countless wondrous phenomena.

Kong Shentong saw the Sloppy Old Man turn around, and a token appeared in his hand, which he handed over.

He took it and saw that the token was engraved with the words "High Heaven" and on the back were images of an academy, a Daoist temple, and a Buddhist temple standing side by side.

Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism

Kong Shentong stroked the [High Heaven Token], which exuded a unique aura of immortality, and asked in a low voice:

"So, I am now considered a member of the Gaotian Association?"

Zhang Fusheng nodded calmly.

"It's not the Gaotian Association, but the Above High Heaven —members of the Gaotian Association are not qualified to have an audience with the Heavenly Venerable."

Kong Shentong squinted:

"Just who exactly is the Celestial Venerable?"

Zhang Fusheng smiled but did not answer. Instead, he extended his hand in invitation.

Chaotic mist flowed out from the void, coalescing into an ethereal old man.

The old man reached out, outlining light and shadow, forming a special agreement.

Zhang Fusheng looked at Kong Shentong, who was curiously examining the Chaos Elder, and said:

"As I just said, one Analects, three exchanges, is that acceptable?"

Kong Shentong nodded:

"Can."

Then.

The contract has been established and the agreement has been reached.

Zhang Fusheng traced his past memories, raised his hand, cut his fingertip, used blood as ink and the void as paper, and began to write words on it.

That is the Analects.

When Zhang Fusheng was writing the first half of the Analects, nothing unusual happened. But when he started writing the second half, things started to go wrong.

With each word spoken, a wondrous lotus and a handful of golden spring water spontaneously appeared in the void.

Later, auspicious clouds and omens appeared one after another, shaking the Buddhist kingdom as if heaven and earth were celebrating!

"It really is the Analects." Kong Shentong gazed at the auspicious signs and wonders, such as the Heavenly Flowers Falling and the Golden Springs Gushing from the Earth, and murmured in a low voice:

"They didn't deceive me."

Time passed.

As time went on, Zhang Fusheng found it increasingly difficult to write, and the various auspicious omens from heaven and earth almost burst the Buddhist kingdom apart!

If it weren't for the Buddhist kingdom separating the inside from the outside, and if Kong Shentong hadn't intervened to help cover it up,

At this very moment, all sorts of auspicious omens have already spread to places thousands of miles away!

Zhang Fusheng was panting heavily, sweating profusely, and beginning to weaken.

Until the last word fell.

The Analects are now complete.

The sky shone with golden light, and the earth displayed auspicious signs, as if it were a grand celebration for heaven and earth.

Thus, although the contract was signed, the transaction was not yet complete— Kong Shentong still needed to help him complete the Destiny Event and build Gaotian City.

Zhang Fusheng remained silent, closing his eyes and quietly sensing something.

He was immersed in Tao and reason.

It was as if he had pushed open a brand new door that he had never imagined before.

Yes.

Why can't I write down the Daoist and Buddhist scriptures I learned in my past life?

Why should I be so concerned about which scriptures to transmit to all sentient beings?

Isn't the Dao De Jing already readily available?

Only--

If the Dao De Jing were written down, what kind of cosmic upheavals would it cause?

Zhang Fusheng didn't know, but he wanted to give it a try.

At this moment, right now.

He opened his eyes, looked up, and found that above his head, an immense and boundless literary aura was rising, like an unfathomable ocean.