Entangling Karma, Gratitude, and Grudges

This investigation, meticulously unraveling the mystery, quickly led to the discovery of its origins.

"It's actually Qiu Yan!"

That evolving scene, that Literary Thought shattered divine power, originated from Qiu Yan.

The long-haired deity's divine power was ever-changing, hindering the scholars' Literary Thought. At the critical moment, Qiu Yan contemplated the scene of High Antiquity tribesmen and calmly dealt with the situation.

This is not to say that Qiu Yan's Literary Thought was more profound or extensive than Literary Thought of other scholars, but rather that his Literary Thought was like a prescription for the disease. It not only targeted the essence of the gods and started from the human heart, but also adapted to the times, seized the stage of the decline of Order, and suddenly intervened to stop the trend.

In addition, although that divine power was mysterious and resilient, it was not abundant enough to be absorbed by alcohol, which is why it was effective.

In fact, if the scholars could find some clues and summarize the patterns and characteristics within a few breaths, they could also take the initiative. However, since the divine power has already dissipated, there is no need to explore its mysteries any further.

However, this inevitably surprised the scholars. This time, they used their Literary Thought to drive the Order, and included a trace of Qiu Yan's Literary Thought in it. They did not expect Qiu Yan to be of any help, but rather wanted to take the opportunity to help him understand the changes in the Order and broaden his horizons because of their idea of mentoring the younger generation.

I never expected things would turn out this way.

"That divine power is exceptionally strange. Even if it doesn't threaten our safety, it might allow that deity to use it to explore some of the mysteries of Order."

"Indeed, the situation was sudden, and we were preoccupied with other matters, so our reaction was inevitably slow..."

"This god is cunning and possesses unpredictable divine power. He also used a feint, mixing reality with illusion, and should not be underestimated. When his divine power erupted, he first distracted us with his violent divine power, and then secretly made a move. If Qiu Yan hadn't intervened, he might have really succeeded."

"The gods are unaware of the characteristics of Human Path Order and are unaware that they are doing futile work, but Qiu Sheng's contemplation and evolution are indeed astonishing."

"This High Antiquity scene is recorded in ancient texts, but most of them are just descriptions. However, Qiu Sheng's evolution is so meticulous and perfectly in line with the Heavenly Principle, it's as if he witnessed it with his own eyes!"

"Unexpectedly, by a twist of fate, I managed to quell a disaster by using this child's Literary Thought. However, what exactly are those three deities? They have a profound understanding of human nature, unlike any other deities I have ever seen!"

The voices of the heart emerged within the Human Path Order, and the scholars exchanged their thoughts. On the one hand, they were surprised by the evolution of Qiu Yan's Literary Thought and had doubts about the three deities. On the other hand, they became interested in the High Antiquity scene.

Anyone who reads books cannot help but yearn for the Governance of the Ancient Three Dynasties. Many ancient books describe the Ancient Governance as perfect, or take it as the ideal to be attached to. This is not without the suspicion of favoring the past and belittling the present.

Today, with the development of Human Path, all schools of thought have gained some understanding of the High Antiquity world. They obtain information from classic texts and historical records, and combine this with their own knowledge and understanding to make inferences. In doing so, they have touched upon the true state of High Antiquity, learned that the social structure and distribution methods of that time were different from those of today, and realized that some of the praise in the classic texts actually contained one-sided elements.

However, this will not diminish the glory of the High Antiquity times. After all, the development of Human Path is a process, and as its source, the Ancient Governance has special significance. By studying the Ancient Governance, understanding the beginning and end of Human Path, and comparing it with the principles and words summarized by Sage, we can continuously deepen our understanding and improve various schools of thought, taking the Six Classics as the foundation to annotate our own.

Under these circumstances, although the gentlemen were surprised by the strangeness of the three deities, they had no intention of pursuing them, nor did they disrupt the Human Path Order. Instead, they observed the High Antiquity scene depicted by Qiu Yan Literary Thought.

For them, what they were seeing was more important.

These scenes are real and comprehensive, with more details than those recorded in ancient books. They even describe the life experiences of ordinary tribal people, how to farm, how to hunt, and even the tribal inheritance, wars with other tribes, and the distribution of spoils. They are all described in detail, making it a feast for the eyes.

These gentlemen were all accomplished scholars, and they would never let go of an opportunity to learn and research. Before long, they were all engrossed in the text, even more so than when they were appreciating it before.

"The situation has calmed down; the intervention of ordinary scholars has alleviated the immediate crisis."

Meanwhile, on the ground, two Gate God gripped their weapons, looking up. One of Divine Path, "What is the origin of this foreign evil god? It could even contend with the Human Path Order for a moment, although it was ultimately repelled. Such ability is extraordinary. Without the support and replenishment of People's Wishes, could those three gods have relied on their own strength to forcefully challenge the Order?"

As this god was speaking, he was nudged by another Gate God, which brought him back to his senses. Realizing that he had said something he shouldn't have and had revealed some of the secrets of the Divine Path, he immediately shut his mouth.

Around the two gods stood several cultivators of various appearances, all with gloomy expressions and signs of declining aura. However, none of them showed any surprise upon hearing the words of the Gate God.

These are the cultivators who previously fought against the three foreign gods alongside the two Gate God.

The three foreign gods, led by the long-haired man, had mysterious origins and possessed a variety of Divine Abilities.

In fact, not long ago, only that young god appeared, turning the entire Divine Path of Eastern Capital upside down. The battlefield stretched from the sky to the ground, affecting even the Netherworld Underworld Office. The Eastern Capital Divine Office spent a great deal of effort to quell the unrest.

Unfortunately, this good fortune didn't last long. Not long after, the god reappeared, accompanied by another deity. This later deity was even more ruthless, making several moves that annihilated many Subordinate Deity and forcibly absorbed their Subordinate Deity power and People's Wishes to elevate its own Divine Grade!

Realizing the situation was spiraling out of control, the Metropolitan City God dared not utter another word. On one hand, he sent a god to heaven to report to the Eye-Bearing Star Lord of the Eastern Splendor Starfield. On the other hand, he fought back fiercely, engaging the two gods in battle several times, but failed to gain the upper hand.

However, the Eye-Bearing Star Lord clearly had other plans and did not respond in time, forcing the Metropolitan City God to seek help from the Daoist Sect.

Once the call for help was issued, many cultivators openly gathered in the secondary capital. Unlike the Confucian scholars 'Apricot Altar Dao Discourse, the cultivators were of mixed quality, some righteous, some evil, and some wicked. The City God of the Metropolitan City God was not qualified to control them and had to offer the mysterious concepts of People's Wishes and Soul Shards as rewards to get the cultivators to lend a hand.

Cultivators have a life.

For cultivators of the Soul Dao, People's Wishes sentiments are of great use. Even cultivators of the Third Realm and Fourth Realm, whose foundations are already established, cannot easily devour Living Soul or Divine Soul, lest their minds become confused, leaving hidden dangers and shaking their foundations. However, popular Votive Thoughts and emotions refined by the gods are pure and flawless, and can be absorbed without worry, making them a great tonic.

For cultivators of the Fate Dao, fragments of the physique are even more rare and precious. After reaching the Third Realm of Life Cultivation, the Seven Souls are officially separated from the flesh and blood, as if wild beasts or living beings are being nurtured within the body. One must use one's own soul, vital energy, True Qi, and True Essence to nourish and strengthen the False Core, Golden Core, and so on. These pure fragments of the physique can also replenish the Inner Core, saving much hard work and leaving no hidden dangers.

With such a generous reward, some cultivators finally agreed to take action against the two foreign deities.

In the ensuing battles, both sides had their share of victories and defeats. However, half a month ago, the two deities launched another attack, employing a feint attack. On the surface, they appeared to be attacking the Underworld Office, but in reality, they used some unknown method to pull several cultivators who had previously fought and been injured into a barrier.

Then, a long-haired deity descended, and the situation took a sharp turn for the worse.

Given this situation, the Metropolitan City God could not ignore it. Even if he wanted to weaken the Daoist Daoist Sect, he was unaware of the foreign deities' intentions and did not want to deplete the strength of his allies. Furthermore, since the matter originated from the Divine Path, how could he absolve himself of responsibility?

The City God then ordered two Gate God to go and enter the barrier. They fought fiercely for several days, unable to break free, until the Confucian Human Path intervened today, allowing them to escape.

"This matter has affected all of you fellow cultivators. The Eastern Capital Underworld Office will provide you with an explanation, so please do not worry..."

The two Gate God seized the opportunity to speak, reassuring the crowd while keeping a close eye on the battle in the sky. Only after seeing the three deities disappear into the Void did they put aside their worries and begin to make their promises. Of course, the two Gate God had their own duties and were not authorized to get involved in these matters. What they were saying was actually at the behest of the Metropolitan City God.

After saying this, the two door Gate God took their leave. There was a distinction between immortals and mortals, and many entanglements between the Divine Path and the Daoist Sect; it was truly not appropriate for them to stay here any longer.

After the two gods left, the cultivators breathed a sigh of relief. They had come to help, but they hadn't expected to fight to the death. They were just caught in the barrier and had to endure a fierce battle. They were also affected by the Human Path Order, and now their Divine Ability powers were difficult to use, their auras were weak, and they urgently needed to recuperate.

But before leaving, there are some things that need to be clarified.

"When that deity pulled us into the barrier, we were completely unable to resist. I wonder what methods they used?"

"Non-Self we have been placed under a restriction without our knowledge?"

"This loss has been devastating; I wonder how much compensation the Eastern Capital Underworld Office will offer."

"They certainly wouldn't dare to betray us after we've served our purpose. The current crisis is only temporarily over; those three foreign deities haven't been wiped out and could return at any moment."

During the discussion, the cultivators tested each other, scheming and plotting against one another. Finally, they agreed on a time to go to the Eastern Capital Underworld Office together to find out what was going on. After that, they went their separate ways. However, since the Human Path Order had not yet been restored, they could only walk on foot.

After taking a few steps, one of the cultivators did some calculations with his fingers, and various pieces of information flashed through his mind.

"I never expected such an accident to happen, which has caused quite a delay. I wonder how my good-for-nothing son and disciples are doing. Once I receive the Divine Path compensation, I will return to the mountain gate for quiet cultivation as soon as possible. Let's take this opportunity to settle this matter!"

This person was none other than the Void-Driving Dao Lord. Because he was held up by three deities, he was delayed for some time. Now that he has figured out the whereabouts of his son and disciple, he has come up with a plan.

"It's convenient that they've settled outside the city, allowing them to avoid Human Path Order."

After saying this, he strode towards the city gate, a step that triggered a shift in the Karmic Thread, causing a tremor.

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