"I don't know how to begin. Perhaps you can see for yourselves!"
Wang Hao's expression was quite strange. After speaking, he Analects his finger, and eight faint lights emanated from the bamboo slips containing the Analects, entering the eyes of the eight Confucian School patriarchs.
In an instant, the perspectives of the eight Confucian School patriarchs changed, and they saw some divine beings.
The first thing that catches the eye is Wang Hao's overwhelming Fortune, so dense it's almost taking shape.
The eight Confucian School patriarchs quickly shifted their gaze to the other powerful figures, and saw some degree of Fortune above their heads, with Zhang Sanfeng and Zhu Yuanzhang's Fortune being the most intense.
After looking at these people, the eight of them looked at each other. After looking at each other, everyone's face turned black, as black as the bottom of a pot.
Fortune itself is pure white, while others only differ in shade, but their Fortune has turned into a grayish-black, like dark clouds covering the sky, with streaks of black and red within, displaying an incomparably sinister light.
This doesn't look normal at all!
Upon seeing the unusual Fortune, the eight Confucian School patriarchs instinctively knew that it was caused by Cause and Effect and effect and Karma, but this Karmic Cause and Effect was too exaggerated!
The eight people were startled and quickly looked at the others, only to find that these people also had Karmic Cause and Effect to varying degrees, but these burdens were suppressed by the newly acquired Fortune Supreme Treasure, and were not much, at least far weaker than theirs.
Seeing this, how could the eight Confucian School patriarchs not understand what was going on? They never expected that their elaborate scheme, which sacrificed countless benefits, would end up like this.
A strong sense of resentment and anger filled the hearts of the eight people, and they felt as if they had been deceived.
At this time, the leaders of other factions also began to refine the Fortune Supreme Treasure they had obtained, gaining their first power—the ability to view Fortune.
Everyone had gained the power of the eight Confucian School patriarchs, enabling them to see the Fortune of others. Upon seeing the terrifying Fortune above the heads of the eight Confucian School patriarchs, which resembled dark clouds looming over them, everyone subconsciously took several steps back.
The Karmic Cause and Effect behind this is frighteningly strong!
Previously, they had heard those peerless martial arts masters from overseas say that the Confucian School Fortune had problems with its fortunes, but they didn't quite understand at the time. However, after seeing it now, they understand completely.
This is more than just problematic; it's extremely problematic.
No wonder the Daoist Master Chunyangzi was so frightened that he dared not let the eight Confucian School patriarchs get close; even they would have had to give way.
This scene made the faces of the eight Confucian School patriarchs even darker, and they almost couldn't help but curse.
This is such a rip-off!
"I have already given you the opportunity, but you took chances and failed to fully implement the reform plan. You have no one to blame but yourself."
Seemingly sensing that the eight Confucian School patriarchs were about to erupt, Wang Hao calmly revealed the reason behind it.
The concepts of Fortune and Karmic Cause and Effect were created by him based on the Primordial World, and he gained the recognition of the world's will by leveraging the Human Dao Fortune.
However, the fact that Confucian School possessed such terrifying Karmic Cause and Effect truly startled him; he had previously underestimated Confucian School.
Of course, according to his original plan, Confucian School could wash away most of the Karmic Cause and Effect, but the intelligence he received showed that Confucian School had not completely abandoned those interests and had secretly made many small moves.
He already knew about these things, but he didn't pay any attention to them, since in the end the Confucian School would be the ones to suffer.
Wang Hao's words nearly caused the eight Confucian School patriarchs, who were on the verge of exploding, to collapse, and their rising morale crumbled like Xue Beng.
Indeed, they did not fully implement the plan during their previous reforms, still hoping to rely on their existing strengths to regain their former achievements and become the hegemon of the Central Plains once again.
They never expected things to turn out this way at the last minute. If they had known this would happen, they would never have taken any chances. Now they've really suffered a huge loss.
"His Majesty..."
The Confucian School patriarch at the head of the group suddenly seemed to have thought of something and looked at Wang Hao pleadingly.
Unfortunately, Wang Hao seemed to have anticipated his thoughts, and before he could finish speaking, he said indifferently, " The Human Dao Fortune has been decided. You cannot afford the price of changing it. State your choice!"
Wang Hao was speechless about this. Although the Confucian School school had the strongest Fortune, the Analects bamboo slips it produced contained the most Human Dao Fortune, almost comparable to the fortune of the Da Ming National Fortune.
However, the problem is that the Confucian School concept of Karmic Cause and Effect is also quite terrifying, and this newly born Fortune Supreme Treasure of destiny is truly unable to suppress it.
However, this is the result of Confucian School's own actions, and now it remains to be seen what choices they will make.
"Please wait a moment, Your Majesty, we will be right back!"
The eight Confucian School patriarchs exchanged glances and made a decisive decision.
The first option is obviously impossible; those Analects bamboo slips are the only hope for Confucian School, and they must not be destroyed again. Therefore, only the second option remains.
Soon, the eight Confucian School patriarchs who had descended the mountain returned, bringing with them nine young men and women, as well as a refined old man with white hair and beard.
"Huh!"
As the refined old man appeared, gasps of surprise and doubt arose from all sides.
This was also a powerful Confucian School scholar, but his own Fortune was rarely mixed with Karmic Cause and Effect, making him a complete anomaly among the eight Confucian School patriarchs.
" Wang Yangming? You old devil, you're not dead?"
A prominent figure in the Taoist School recognized the refined old man, his old eyes widening in surprise.
"Brother Qingyin, how have you been? I have been in seclusion for the past few years, so I have been unable to keep my promise to share a drink with you again. I apologize for that."
The refined old man Wang Yangming, smiled slightly, apologized to the old Daoist priest, and looked apologetic.
Upon hearing the name Wang Yangming, Wang Hao suddenly realized who this man was.
He was also a prominent Confucian School scholar, and his School of Mind was said to be on par with the eight major branches of Confucian School, and even had greater potential.
It's just that this Confucian School master was rumored to have passed away long ago, so how come he has reappeared now?
Only then did everyone notice that Wang Yangming's wrists were bare, indicating that his hands had been cut off. His face was pale and haggard, and his breathing was weak, suggesting that he had suffered a long period of imprisonment.
Upon seeing this, everyone looked at the eight Confucian School patriarchs with strange expressions. Clearly, there was a very dark story behind this, and the talk of seclusion and ascetic cultivation was probably just Pretty words.
As far as they knew, Wang Yangming had a very unpleasant falling out with the eight major branches of Confucian School back then, and they almost came to blows.
"Since this is Master Yangming, then this Fortune Supreme Treasure of Confucian School will be entrusted to him for safekeeping. If a suitable person is found, it can be passed on."
Before the eight Confucian School patriarchs could speak, Wang Hao directly pushed the bamboo slips of the Analects in his hand toward Wang Yangming, designating him as the representative of Neo-Confucianism.
Of course, one reason for making this decision was that Wang Yangming's Confucian School Fortune was not tainted by much Karmic Cause and Effect, and it is clear that his school of thought was of good character.
The most important point is the girl standing behind him.
He recognized the girl; she was the same young girl he had taken a liking to in a martial arts school Guanzhong when he was playing the role of the Peerless Sword Saint Dugu Jian.
Unexpectedly, in just a short time, the little girl has grown into a graceful young woman, and her cultivation has already reached the Grandmaster Realm.
I had previously heard from Xie Feng that this girl had been taken away by the Confucian School and that they had made an appointment to meet. At the time, I was too busy to make the trip. Later, I heard that the girl was doing well in the Confucian School and that she had even been taken in as a disciple by a reclusive Confucian School master.
Because of this, he didn't pay much attention to it. He just took some time to have Xie Feng, on behalf of the Peerless Sword Saint's alternate identity, send over the latest version of the Holy Spirit Swordsmanship, which included the knock-off version of Bladestorm that he had created.
This move effectively cemented the girl's status as the successor of the Peerless Sword Saint, making her practically one of their own.
Judging from the girl's high spirits, she's clearly doing well in Confucian School.
Moreover, judging from the appearance, the Confucian School master who took her in must be this Mr. Wang Yangming.
Given this relationship, he naturally had to give the benefits to this person on his own, which would then be passed on to the young girl.
The eight Confucian School patriarchs, who had originally intended to recommend their own descendants, froze. They glanced at Wang Mingyang's Fortune, which resembled white clouds, and then at their own ghostly appearance shrouded in dark clouds. All their words were stuck in their throats, and they couldn't utter a single word.
With such a stark contrast, how can they possibly compete?
Not to mention that even His Majesty the Emperor designated Wang Yangming, making it even more impossible to compete for him.
Most importantly, they were not confident that, having inherited that treasure of Fortune Supreme Treasure, they would not be corrupted by their own Karmic Cause and Effect.
They must know that this Fortune Supreme Treasure is the hope of the Confucian School, and it cannot be lost in the slightest; otherwise, they will be sinners for all Confucian School.
From this perspective, passing it on to Wang Yangming is not bad, at least he was a member of the Confucian School. Even if he opened up a different lineage, they were still essentially one family.
Since we're all family, it doesn't matter.
Even the eight patriarchs of Confucian School were secretly planning to transfer their younger generations, who had little Karmic Cause and Effect, to Wang Yangming's lineage. It would be even better if they could secure the inheritance of that Fortune Supreme Treasure of destiny.
"Many people take chances, but don't let a small gain lead to a big loss!"
After taking a deep look at the various powerful figures, Wang Hao said nothing more and flew directly towards the knock-off Titanic.
The main tasks are complete; it's time to make arrangements.
"Snort!"
With a cold snort, Zhu Yuanzhang quickly slipped away.
He knew that these forces all harbored some degree of wishful thinking, which prevented the reforms from being thorough. However, with the concept of Karmic Cause and Effect in place, they would ultimately be the ones to suffer.
The remaining bigwigs looked quite grim after being warned by Wang Hao. Although their own Karmic Cause and Effect was far less severe than the Confucian School situation of being shrouded in darkness, it was still not much better.
The Karmic Cause and Effect and cause has a great impact on the blessing effect of Fortune, slowing down their development and cultivation speed, thus causing them to fall behind others.
If this continues, they will inevitably be eliminated by the times.
At that moment, they regretted it so much they were filled with remorse.
If they had known this, they wouldn't have taken any chances.
Compared to the blessing of Fortune Supreme Treasure, that small amount of benefit is utterly insignificant; it's a world of difference.
This was an absolute rip-off; how could they not regret such a loss-making deal?
Even Zhang Sanfeng's expression was not good, because his own Karmic Cause and Effect was not small. It was clear that his disciples and followers of the Wudang Sect had not truly followed his instructions, and the other branches of the Taoist School were in a similar situation.
He had originally planned to abandon his disciples and followers from the Wudang Sect, but they begged him so earnestly that he couldn't bear to part with them and finally agreed to let them rejoin his ranks.
But now it seems that this was a bad move. Not only did it harm himself, but it also harmed the entire Central Plains Taoist School. More importantly, it made him feel ashamed of the trust placed in him by Fellow Daoist Chunyangzi. How could he face Fellow Daoist Chunyangzi again?
Even with Zhang Sanfeng's composure, he couldn't help but feel a surge of anger, wanting to crush all his disciples and followers under his palm.
These guys are totally ruining their ancestors' lives!