How Could Fate Be Changed by Words? Let Human Path Enter the Pool
With that thought in mind, Qiu Yan shifted his focus and concentrated on the fire in his Heart Fire.
The Heart Fire pounded Extreme Speed, as if dry branches had been added to intensify the flames, and insights swirled and lingered within it. Guiding these insights was none other than the "Rite of Sacrifice".
In addition, wisps of ethereal aura swirled around the Heart Fire. Qiu Yan was familiar with this aura, knowing it was the aura of the Scholar Forest that had settled throughout his soul.
His Divine Soul entered the Scholar Forest, which was a world of consciousness. Most of the time, it did not have the property of infecting, but when the soul wandered in it, it would eventually come into contact with its surroundings. Every flower, every blade of grass, every grain of sand, and every tree was actually a thought, and even the air was made of thought. Unconsciously, the soul would be permeated by the aura of the Scholar Forest, which was unavoidable.
The soul is difficult to detect when it is in the Lin Zhong, but once it leaves and returns to the Mortal Realm, this aura becomes clear and distinct, having merged with the soul and becoming indistinguishable from it.
This aura allows one to maintain a connection even after leaving Scholar Forest.
However, this connection may not be a good thing. With too much of the Scholar Forest aura accumulating, the Divine Soul becomes increasingly compatible with Scholar Forest. With frequent entry and exit, it becomes almost impossible to separate, and in the end, the soul can only be assimilated by Scholar Forest.
"If we can subdue this aura and condense it, we might be able to break through the limit on the number of times we can enter and leave the Scholar Forest. However, it is easier said than done. This aura of the Scholar Forest Academy contains intentions and principles. Once you are touched by it, it enters your heart and soul. As long as a person has a mind and can think, it is difficult to get rid of it. If you really want to subdue it, you may also subdue your own consciousness, and your will will collapse from then on."
Sensing the aura of intent, Qiu Yan's mind raced. His enlightenment was not without reason. In fact, the reason why these auras scattered in his soul were revealed was because they were drawn by the Literary Thought of the outside world.
This manifestation immediately stirred Qiu Yan's soul, connecting him closely with the Scholar Forest, his Heart Path, and the article on that Sage Paper.
"Judging from the changes in their expressions, it must be a sentence from my article that has prompted many gentlemen to reflect, but they are questioning my judgment and summary of ordinary matters."
Through the contact, Qiu Yan guessed the reason.
The scholars' critiques of the texts were primarily based on their own learning and their own understanding of the principles, before they made their final judgments.
Qiu Yan's article attracted the attention of many scholars at this time, who were puzzled by one sentence. They no longer simply verified it with their memories, but began to think and analyze.
In this way, the Literary Thought the Sage Paper fluctuated, and the Order of heaven and earth was also affected, causing the Literary Thought of many scholars to surge, making the entire Literary Pavilion a surge of Literary Thought.
The Literary Thought of Han Yi and his companions were so refined and profound that they spread out to even affect the Divine Ability arts, shaking a battlefield in the city. This caused the building to sway, creating a chain reaction.
However, with the help of the Li Trigram and the Book of Fortune, Qiu Yan noticed that his own Fortune was rapidly declining. A thought suddenly occurred to him—
"Among the scholars who critique these articles, some are perhaps very old. Could it be that the lament of 'the great old man, what misfortune!' actually refers to this?"
With a quick change of heart, Qiu Yan made his decision. He then apologized to the people around him, saying that he had something on his mind and needed to go somewhere to reflect.
Hearing Qiu Yan's words, Gao Song and the others, though still eager to discuss the matter, did not press him further. They took the initiative to disperse the surrounding crowd, and the scholars, realizing that the evaluation was about to begin, also dispersed.
After expressing his gratitude, Qiu Yan returned to his seat.
"Those who critique my writings are all Grand Confucian of our time. Their evaluations of me will directly affect my future prospects and how others perceive me. But how can my Fortune be altered by a single article? By the words of a few people? Or by my trip to the Eastern Capital? I will use my own strength to debate with them!"
Zhou Dongyi and others wielded considerable influence, and to some extent, they were leaders of the Scholar Forest and the Qingliu faction. Their words and actions affected Qiu Yan career.
This is actually easy to understand. In ordinary households, if the landlord suddenly develops a certain opinion about a person, it will quickly affect the person's reputation and livelihood.
Moreover, if an article leaves an impression of being unreliable, it will cause many setbacks in future endeavors.
As Qiu Yan pondered, she made up her mind, turned her gaze to the transformed inkstone and brush, and reached out her hand.
At the same time, that unwavering resolve settled within his soul, and a surge of Heart Fire erupted. A series of insights, drawn together by the "Rite of Sacrifice," converged within him. Then, his Divine Soul shifted, and memories welled up from the depths of his being—
There are tales of diligent study in Qingchang, writing calligraphy in the examination hall, encounters in Yuan Ning, scenes in Jiannan, observations on the journey north, the Eastern Capital Dream Splendor, the journey of the Heart Path, the long history of the river, the frost on the ground, ancient trees in the Lin Zhong, the hardships of the Book Mountain, the glory of the palace, the perilous Three Passes, the fog of no way out, the cunning beasts of the city, the longing of the Heart Ape, studying and farming outside the temple, and using chess to control the situation...
These fragments of memory, vividly depicting the individual experiences of the soul within the Fleshly Body, flashed rapidly like a revolving lantern, becoming increasingly clear.
As Qiu Yan experienced fragments of memories, he felt as if he were transported back to the past, witnessing joys and sorrows, partings and reunions, and all aspects of life.
As soon as this thought arose, the Soul Aperture within the Heart Fire suddenly expanded, like a gaping maw, swallowing all the insights and memories that emerged from the fire and soul!
Boom!
My heart is exploding with Heart Fire!
The aftershocks spread outwards, shaking the Seven Souls within the flesh and blood body. These Seven Souls, which were originally being nurtured, were stimulated and began to rotate, like a ferocious beast awakening from hibernation, bursting forth with a fierce aura, and then drawing upon the essence of Qi and Blood from the muscles, bones, and skin!
Within those souls, there was a murky aura, the gathering of People's Prestige and reputation. Now, with the Heart Fire exploding, the Divine Soul stirring, and the Seven Souls trembling, this prestige also began to flow, converging towards the Soul Aperture!
As the wind rose, the air beneath Qiu Yan's feet swirled, and his Literary Thought flew around him, flowing back to the Sage's article through the connection!
The rooms are for evaluation on the second floor.
Call!
Qiu Yan's article trembled slightly, and each character on it glowed, unleashing an unrestrained aura that resonated with the surrounding Literary Thought!
"Um?"
Suddenly, a few soft exclamations echoed in the room.
Zhou Dongyi, Pang Chu, Xu Shi, who were closest to the article, felt their eyelids twitch.
Zhou Dongyi suddenly stood up from his seat, and Pang and Xu subconsciously took a step back.
Then, everyone's eyes were drawn to the article!
Each character is full of life, brimming with Qi and Blood, flowing brilliantly and dazzlingly.
A powerful will emerged from it, and with the help of the properties of the Sage Paper, it connected with the surrounding Literary Thought, drawing upon the Heavenly Order and earth. With a tremor of the Force of Order, the entire room, the entire floor, and the entire Literary Pavilion came to an instant!
Silence!
"Under the suppression of our Literary Thought, how could it possibly communicate with the surrounding Order using the Sage Paper?" Pang Chu exclaimed in a low voice. Xu Shi beside him also had a solemn expression, while Zhou Dongyi narrowed his eyes, a look of surprise and uncertainty flashing in his slits.
Not far away, Zheng Qiu was writing at his desk when he suddenly stopped, looked up, stared at Qiu Yan's article, and remained silent.
At the same time, in Prince Yan's room, Prince Yan, Duolu, and Yang Ying suddenly stopped talking, their expressions changing. Even Yang Ying showed surprise, as if something unexpected had happened!
Downstairs, the scholars had already dispersed, reminiscing about the previous chess game and discussing it animatedly. But in an instant, the surrounding Force of Order shifted, and although some did not understand why, they still instinctively trembled.
Gao Song and the others were greatly shocked. They noticed the changes in the Force of Order, turned to look at Qiu Yan, and then noticed the extremely rich Literary Thought Aura on him!
"A sudden surge of Literary Thought? Is he going to debate with Grandpa and the others? It seems Qiu Yan is even bolder than Father and I predicted! We may have underestimated him!"
In a corner of the hall, Han Wei'er, dressed as a man, stared at Qiu Yan's back, her eyes gleaming, and deep within her pupils, characters flowed, like laws and regulations.
The changes in the outside world did not affect Qiu Yan in the slightest; he was focusing his mind and directing his thoughts.
After the Heart Fire exploded, the flames spread throughout the Divine Soul, extracting thoughts and memories, condensing and refining them, and finally transmitting them into the Soul Aperture.
On the other side of the Soul Aperture, the Divine Spirit Body had already risen into the air, its dark blue light surging and soaring into the sky like a blue pillar of light, reaching the heavens and the earth!
The Stove Mountain trembled, and from the cave that pierced through the mountain, billowing Human Path Flame rose up, seemingly about to spread out of control.
Just then...
The Divine Spirit Body, suspended in mid-air, lowered its head and inhaled deeply!
Whoosh!
The rolling Human Path Flame across the mountain were pulled in, inhaled through the mouth and nose, settled in the Divine Body, and entered the Divine Power Space!
In this space, the Core Talisman in the center, Divine Power Stars fill the sky, and the Divine Pool is embedded below. The land grows from the edge of the pool, with cities, forests, and mountains on the ground. In the forests, in the water, in the fields, and in the streets, there are glittering specks of light, and a faint silver light can be seen.
Suddenly, the Human Path Flame that had been drawn in fell from above, covering the sky like a rain of fire!
Immediately following, the Chaos-World Furnace Flame enveloping the Core Talisman also surged and slid off the rune, pouring down like a flood bursting its banks, covering the Chiyan Land. The flames already contained a chaotic and turbulent world, and as they flowed down, they immediately overlapped with the mountains, rivers, and cities of Chiyan Land.
In an instant, Human Path Fire Rain descended from above, while the Chaos-World Furnace Flame flowed through the center, Chiyan Land stabilized below.
Boom!
The Divine Pool boiled, and radiance burst forth from it, which was the Human Path enlightenment from Fleshly Body, guided by the "Rite of Sacrifice"!
The moment this insight appeared, it sent the Incense Faith of the worshippers scattered everywhere!
In an instant, the Divine Power Space was filled with flames, stars, incense, and insights.
Then, that realization transformed into a gentle breeze, fueling the fire!
The Chaos-World Furnace Flame, the Human Path Flame, and the Chiyan Land gradually merged under the influence of the gentle breeze.
Mountains, rivers, cities, and furnaces merge to present a chaotic world, where specks of light combine with the Human Path Flame to bloom with a silvery glow, while the gentle breeze of enlightenment spreads rapidly, like the Force of Order Order pervading everywhere.
Gradually, silver light spread across the earth, then invaded the Divine Pool. The incense in the pool changed color, and the scattered thoughts also changed rapidly. On the ground projected onto the pool, figures appeared: farmers, merchants, cooks, old women, hunters, mountain dwellers, aquatic creatures, and wild beasts...