Heart Fire Governs Chaos and Division, Order Joins Constancy and Resolve
Once the Fire Seed appeared, it drew several books and their images to it, turning them into a glimmer of light.
The next moment, the snow-white grass seemed to be affected by this flame, gradually changing, and the whole scene seemed to be reflected on the water, rippling.
The four classic texts falling into the fire did not cause much change to the projection of the Humanistic Fire Seed. Instead, deep within the flames, a scene of Military School was nurtured. This scene was not static, but rather divided into two parts: one part Order and the other wild and unrestrained.
Gradually, the Order side became clearer, converging into a vast landscape of mountains and rivers, while the wild side became increasingly chaotic, revealing a vast Grasslands.
Within that realm, the spirit and concept of Donghua Benzhou slowly manifested themselves in the mountains and rivers, transforming into diligent and wise figures, each fulfilling their respective roles;
On the other side, the spirit and concepts of Zhou Rao Yizhou gradually appeared on the Grasslands, transforming into brave and agile herdsmen who herded livestock and hunted.
Two continents, two landscapes, two concepts, have gradually come together. Although they are in opposition, they have developed an internal logic and an external framework that can unify the two!
"Unexpectedly, this trip to the Grasslands has provided this opportunity to thoroughly localize Zhou Rao's concept through the wolf-herding activity. After a period of nurturing, it can be transmitted back to the Divine Spirit Body as a final sprint to counter the overwhelming trend!"
Thinking this, Qiu Yan's Yin Spirit grabbed at the air, and a crack appeared in the Void, revealing a hazy, ever-changing light and shadow, inside which stood two tall towers.
"This is a rare opportunity. With this help, let's give it another shot!"
Opposite, the old man's figure grew increasingly dim. When he saw the projection of the Humanistic Fire Seed, he showed surprise, but quickly understood and nodded slightly. Then he saw the Twin Pagodas of the Rift and a thought struck him.
"We misjudged him this time. We thought he was the same as before, a seeker of knowledge and learning. We didn't expect him to be not only accomplished in literature but also possess the qualities of Military School. Excellent! He uses fire to illuminate the world, and a raging fire to cook oil. This man has the mountains and rivers and the nation in his heart!"
A look of surprise appeared in his eyes.
"He discovered a profound meaning in the Grasslands wolves, and he is about to build the foundation and prototype of his own Order. Such an achievement would be considered a great Human Path in any era, a once-in-a-century talent! But there is an invisible hand behind the Grasslands. How can we expose such a person in the Central Plains in advance? We might even have to help him!" At this moment, the old man's perception of Qiu Yan had completely changed.
The thought settled in his mind. He turned around and transformed into a beam of light, soaring into the air and spreading out, forming a curtain of light that enveloped all directions.
Below, the two towers from the rift fell down, their projections, directly reflecting the Heart Fire of humanity, landing on the mountains, rivers, and Grasslands.
Upon landing, it immediately took root, and then changed again. Divergent Method spread from the base of the tower, gradually carving out a plain between the Grasslands and mountains.
The appearance of this plain is similar to that of the now-vanished Military World.
After doing all this, even Qiu Yan's Yin Spirit seemed somewhat ethereal and blurry, clearly indicating a decline in his mental state.
However, as the projection of the Humanistic Fire Seed was returned to the Yin Spirit, this sense of ambiguity was swept away, its surging energy was restored, and the radiance it released was enhanced, becoming even brighter!
At the same time, he also noticed the layer of light covering the area. A thought struck him, and he guessed the reason. He then asked, "Please Lord Su, what is the identity of the mastermind behind the Grasslands?"
The old man's voice came from the sky--
"No one should be nominated, nor is it necessary. The forces behind the Grasslands are not a single entity; it is a battleground for various powers, all aiming at the Central Plains. They should not be underestimated..."
As the sound faded, the light screen contracted, transforming back into its original form, but most of its body was now transparent, making it appear as if its Half-Body was floating in mid-air.
Seeing this scene, Qiu Yan was not surprised. In fact, at the beginning of their meeting, he noticed that although the strong incense and People's Wishes gathered the Grasslands and wild wolves, the old man in front of him was not affected by them at all. Instead, he relied on the pure spirit that had been accumulated to condense his physical form.
As time goes by, this spirit becomes increasingly thin, and the body gradually becomes transparent, which is why the old man said, "Time is running out."
However, this thinness is not static. If it settles for a while, the purest and most refined spirit can be slowly extracted from the People's Wishes and replenished, but the time required is astonishing. After this incident, the old man will not appear again for many years.
On the other side, after hearing the answer, Qiu Yan recalled the strange will behind the Left Wise King when he was killed, and he pondered something.
"Is there more than one mastermind behind the Grasslands? Speaking of which, the will behind the Left Wise King has mentioned chess games and contests, which could be a game of strategy. If that's the case, then the Rouluo people might not be so simple either. The Left Wise King only represents one force, and other forces might also be hidden within Rouluo, or controlling other tribes. I wonder if there's a force behind the rise and growth of the Three Rivers Tribe?"
As he pondered, the image of the moment the book was completed flashed through his mind again, his consciousness being drawn to soar, seeing the Chaos lightning and the Water Prison, and the people trapped inside.
Of course, what he found most unforgettable was the light in those eyes. It was that light that allowed him to gain the second Force of Order!
However, Qiu Yan's memory was interrupted the next moment when the old man raised his hand and waved it, and a profound and weighty aura enveloped him!
Upon seeing this, Qiu Yan's mind was suddenly shaken. The entire Yin Spirit throbbed and cheered, and an instinctive sense of anticipation burst forth from the bottom of his heart!
This instinct was exceptionally strong, subtly connected to the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, even affecting the mind and spirit. With Qiu Yan's willpower and cultivation, he almost couldn't control it.
But when he calmed down and collected his thoughts, a beam of light fell from the sky and struck his Divine Soul Yin Spirit directly. He couldn't even block it!
Of course, he didn't need to block it. Although the aura within this radiance was slightly different, Qiu Yan discovered many familiar aspects within it. These similarities were reminiscent of the Defensive Order and Offensive Order.
This is clearly also a Human Path Order!
Once Order enters the soul, it begins to evolve. Words and phrases change and evolve, revealing glimpses of spirit and artistic conception, some good, some bad, some prosperous, some declining...
Wealth and honor cannot corrupt him, poverty and hardship cannot sway him, and power and force cannot subdue him...
When Heaven is about to place a great responsibility on a person, it first tests their resolve, strains their muscles and bones, and starves their body, so that they may increase their abilities...
A person without perseverance cannot be a witch doctor...
If one's virtue is not constant, one may suffer shame...
Each sentence is a saying from classical texts, each containing profound meaning and representing a principle of Human Path, showcasing a quality in one's conduct. Readers need to ponder it carefully and study it daily to understand its True Intention, rather than simply grasping its superficial meaning on paper.
However, at this moment, these sentences that emerged from the radiance did not require Qiu Yan to deliberately ponder or understand them. The sentences themselves were conveying information and spirit, constantly permeating his heart, Original Edition explaining their meaning in its entirety.
Moreover, those deeply ingrained phrases, constantly evolving, slowly conjure up scenes that aptly and concretely demonstrate the expression and value of those phrases in reality.
Any principle, once separated from people, is a castle in the air, applicable only to the elite and not to the common people. Such principles can only circulate among the upper class and may eventually sink into the corners of history with the collapse of a country or its main body. Hundreds or thousands of years later, they may be unearthed and see the light of day again, but their essence will inevitably have changed by then.
Gradually, the light and shadow, the words became more concise and pure, eventually condensing into two words—"perseverance" and "steadfastness".
"Heng" means perseverance, and "jian" means steadfastness.
Then it transformed into two pulsating Force of Order.
Two Order!
The scene just now was clearly a demonstration in Qiu Yan's mind of the various principles and statements contained within these two Order, as well as the summaries, descriptions, and expositions of the Order itself by the Sage, Grand Confucian, and Grandmaster of the past, from the shallow to the deep!
It was as if, from ancient times to the present, more than a dozen Sage and Grand Confucian had been teaching Qiu Yan hand in hand, broadening his horizons and enlightening his wisdom. There was no forceful indoctrination, but rather they combined it with the things around him and put it into practice. With the knowledge and learning that Qiu Yan had accumulated, it was as if he had met a wise teacher. He was able to integrate the words and the principles within them, and he was able to understand the meaning represented by these two Order from the beginner to the expert!
Immediately afterwards, the two Order swiftly merged into the soul, uniting with the thought.
The next moment, Qiu Yan sensed from afar that in the space between heaven and earth, two Force of Order were crisscrossing and spreading, pervading the human world, sometimes positive and sometimes negative, constantly changing, but every change was reflected in his mind.
Thought-Convergent Order!
In this short period of time, Qiu Yan actually received the blessing of two more Force of Order. Unlike before, this time he received two forces of Order with Confucianism as their core!
In this way, combining the two Military School Order, Qiu Yan controlled and mobilized a total of four Order.
Moreover, unlike the Military School Order, these two Order, upon their arrival, allowed Qiu Yan to undergo a spiritual baptism, activating his Original Edition accumulated knowledge and thus truly grasping the essence of Order!
Qiu Yan's Fleshly Body, after all, had been immersed in Confucian Canon for many years. When integrating the Military School Order, there were bound to be omissions and oversights, which he would have to slowly understand later. However, these two Confucianism principles were immediately deeply rooted in his heart, achieving perfection!
"There are actually two Order..." After the changes in his soul subsided, Qiu Yan's trembling mind calmed down again. Looking ahead, he saw a smiling face that was slowly disappearing.
"Before Order is established, the very essence of life must never be separated from Donghua!"
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