The Confucian Way to Sagehood
Chapter 876

Closing In Step by Step

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The horns blared long, the drums shook the heavens, and resounding voices echoed across the Temple of Sages plaza.

"The auspicious hour has arrived!" After Yu Bachi spoke, Fang Yun led the officials in offering sacrifices to Heaven.

After the cumbersome sacrificial rites were completed, Fang Yun rose.

Then the Temple of Sages gave a slight tremor, sending an invisible force rolling toward the south of the city, burrowing deep underground and dissolving the frozen earth.

Suddenly, a commotion arose among the officials.

Chief Clerk Shen Ming suddenly shouted, "Quick, someone seize this demon fox! This is the grand rite of sacrifice to Heaven, yet a demon fox has intruded. It is truly a rebellion against the heavens! Quick, kill this demon fox where it stands and offer an apology to Heaven!"

The officials and constables present turned their heads to search, only to discover an adorable white fox crouching at the edge of the plaza.

Everyone was stunned, for they all knew Fang Yun had a Little Fox, and many recognized the adorable Nunu.

Seeing so many people ahead, Nunu had not dared approach. She had obediently crouched at the edge of the plaza to wait for Fang Yun, never expecting to suddenly be rebuked by Chief Clerk Shen Ming.

Nunu was both frightened and angry. She retreated half a step, stared at Shen Ming, and made whimpering sounds in her throat.

At the same time, whether due to the lingering power of the Temple of Sages or something else, dark clouds suddenly blanketed the sky. Thunder brewed within them, covering thirty thousand miles of heaven and earth.

Ao Huang stared wide-eyed, his mouth hanging open as he foolishly looked up at the sky, his eyes full of bewilderment. As a Dragon Race member capable of summoning wind and

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