Meet the Gentleman

Chapter 893: Perfection of Body and Mind
The sanctification of the ten Hades is not the end.

At this moment, whether in the academy square or in the Four Wildernesses, there were still Hades becoming saints. In the blink of an eye, the eleventh Hades became saints, followed by the twelfth, the thirteenth...

This caused a huge sensation in the square of the academy.

Like an explosion.

However, in just one day, more than ten Hades became saints in the square, and even the saints were stunned. The saints thought about how hard and difficult it was when they became saints, but how come it was so easy for them?

This made them a little envious.

It’s not that I’m jealous, after all, they have all become saints.

However, the saints did think of a problem, that is, since it was so easy for them to become saints, would their "sainthood" be discounted?

Slightly inferior in strength?

Many holy realms think so and hope so.

"Tsk tsk, eleven Hades have already become saints, how long has it been?" Someone in the Saint Realm couldn't help but exclaimed, "As expected of the First Emperor of Creation, as expected of Jiuzhou Academy. I'm afraid that in the future, there will be many Saint Realms left."

"It's more than just walking on the ground, there are probably as many as dogs!"

There is also the Holy Land.

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Many Saints rolled their eyes when they heard this. How could they talk like that?
Is there anyone who says he is a dog?

However, it is indeed possible that from now on, there will be so many Saint Realms that they will be worthless. It is even more likely that any small clan will be able to produce a few Saint Realms.

"The presence of holy lands everywhere is a sign of a peaceful and prosperous age!"

A Saint Realm person was excited, as if he was lost in fantasy, and continued to speak loudly and excitedly, "What does this mean? It means that we will definitely be able to create a peaceful and prosperous era that will last forever."

"Yes, this is a sign of a peaceful and prosperous era! No one can stop it..."

"We will definitely create a peaceful and prosperous era!"

Many holy realms became excited again.

The time is still short now, and all living beings are still thinking about the prosperous times.

If Feng Qingyan gave the order at this moment, they would definitely charge out without hesitation and be willing to die in order to create a peaceful and prosperous era.

But now, their strength is still too weak.

Although the number of living beings in the entire Four Wildernesses may reach thousands or trillions if all of them are included, it is just a drop in the ocean for the entire Underworld.

"That's all for today's class."

Feng Qingyan Road.

"Is it over? This, this... I want to hear more. Can the Holy Emperor say more?" A creature in the Holy Realm was stunned for a moment and suddenly became anxious.

Although the Holy Emperor did not teach them the art of cultivation, the gentlemanly way he taught was of great benefit to them.

They felt that their state of mind was more stable.

Moreover, it is not just a matter of stability. It seems that I have a goal and something to rely on, which makes me feel more at ease.

A feeling that is hard to describe.

Very mysterious.

"Please continue teaching, Saint Emperor."

"The way of a gentleman is so profound. We would like to listen to it again..."

"Saint Emperor, please continue your lecture. I still don't understand the way of a gentleman. I feel like I'm about to break through."

Many creatures in the square spoke anxiously, with eager looks on their faces.

Although they did not make a breakthrough, they did gain something, especially in terms of their state of mind, which seemed to have been sublimated. At this time, even the people of Jiuzhou were eager to look at Feng Qingyan, expecting Feng Qingyan to continue speaking.

"Everyone."

On the steps, Feng Qingyan waved his hand and said with a smile: "As long as you enter my Jiuzhou Academy, you can listen to my lectures. There is no need to rush. And in my Jiuzhou Academy, there is more than just the way of a gentleman..."

"What else is there?"

Many creatures in the holy realm became curious and looked forward to it.

If the way of a gentleman is so terrifying, then aren't other ways even more terrifying?
However, at this time, Feng Qingyan turned around and walked into the hall. The creatures in the square saw this and became anxious. But in the end, they did not continue to ask questions, but knelt down one by one and shouted, "Farewell to the Holy Emperor."

"Farewell to the Holy Emperor."

But in the blink of an eye, all the creatures in the square knelt down and saluted with sincere submission.

"Everyone, please."

When all the living creatures had finished their ceremony, Xie Bian said.

"Thank you, Saint. How can we enroll?" Someone asked impatiently, "What do I need to prepare?"

"Yes, yes, we want to enroll in school, what should we do?"

Many saints said hurriedly.

"Anyone who is at the Pluto realm or above can enter Jiuzhou Academy to study." Xie Bian stretched out his hand and pressed it, saying, "Tomorrow morning, you can enter the school. You don't need to prepare anything."

"that's it?"

"Really? Don't you need to prepare anything?"

"Isn't this too casual? Is there no ceremony?"

Many creatures were shocked upon hearing this.

"That's it. No rush. Take your time." Xie Bian said with a smile, "Besides, the dean has already taken you all to experience the entrance ceremony today."

All living creatures looked at each other in bewilderment.

"However, it would be better for you to transform into human form." Xie Bian hesitated and said, "If you transform into human form, it will be more convenient for you to live in the academy."

"It's easy to transform into a human form."

"Besides changing into human form, is there anything else you need?"

Many creatures are still asking questions.

At this time, after Feng Qingyan entered the main hall, he went directly to a courtyard in the back hall, made a pot of tea for himself, and said, "Everyone, please."

But within two breaths, figures appeared in the yard.

"Meet the teacher."

"Greetings to the Holy Emperor."

The figures that appeared at this moment were none other than the great emperors Panshan and others, a total of twenty-three people.

Of course, only a few of them were human, and the others were just transformed into human form. Moreover, most of them were transformed into humans similar to the people of Kyushu, or simply transformed into the appearance of the people of Kyushu.

There are many human races in Mingtian, but the differences between them are also very great.

For example, the giant Titans.

"You're welcome, please take a seat."

Feng Qingyan did not stand up. He sat down and poured tea while talking, saying, "This is the tea of ​​my Jiuzhou people. Have a taste."

"Tea is a good thing."

The Great Emperor of the Human Race smiled, bowed slightly, and sat down in front of the stone steps, saying, "Thank you, Holy Emperor."

Feng Qingyan waved his hand, signaling to the other emperors.

"What is tea?"

At this moment, the emperor said that he was not a human and had never drunk tea, so naturally he didn't know what tea was.

It looks like just ordinary leaves soaked in water.

Is there anything good to drink?

If it was just a treasure from heaven and earth soaked in water and drunk, that would be fine.

But is this leaf a treasure from heaven and earth? This is just an ordinary leaf. No matter how you look at it, you can't see anything special about it.

This made several great emperors extremely surprised.

At this moment, they picked up the teacups and observed them carefully, but still couldn't see anything special.

This is really just a cup of the most ordinary leaf soaking water.

Feng Qingyan just smiled and began to taste it slowly.

The human emperors also smiled and tasted it carefully. The human race still has many common cultures, such as tea, which many humans drink...

When the other emperors saw this, they started drinking as well.

"Nothing special?" One emperor couldn't help but ask, "It seems a little bitter, um, with a faint fragrance, and a little sweet..."

"This tea doesn't taste good..."

The emperor said directly.

"When you drink tea for the first time, you will find it unpalatable, but if you drink more, drink it for a long time, and drink it seriously, you will discover its benefits." Feng Qingyan said lightly, "It can not only calm the mind and spirit, but also help cultivate sentiment and remove distracting thoughts in the mind. It can also cultivate one's character, cultivate sentiment, and make the body and mind reach a perfect state."

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Many emperors were shocked when they heard this.

At this moment, they could not help but observe the tea leaves in the cup again. Is it true that the horrors that the Holy Emperor described can make people reach the state of perfection in body and mind?

But after looking at it, they still couldn't see anything, it was still an ordinary leaf.

"Holy Emperor, can this tea really bring the body and mind to a state of perfection?"

An emperor couldn't help but say.

This made them half-believing and half-doubting. After all, it was the words of the Holy Emperor.
"With the nourishment of fertile soil and the sweet dew from the sky, the earth is harmonious and the heavens favor it, nurturing fragrant flesh and producing spiritual buds." Feng Qingyan said calmly, "lively, sweet, clear and fragrant. After drinking it, the fragrance lingers on the teeth and cheeks, the fragrance is high and far-reaching, and the sweet taste lingers in the throat. The taste is mellow and clear, which makes people feel relaxed and happy."

"Remove the stagnation, bring clarity and harmony; be calm and pure, and achieve tranquility."

"Light and peaceful."

"Suffer first, then enjoy; be gentle and modest; be calm and indifferent; and abide by your duty."

At this time, Feng Qingyan stood up and continued, "The tea ceremony is the way to cultivate one's body and mind. Use tea to think about the source, use tea to entertain guests, use tea to make friends, use tea to build friendships, use tea to maintain integrity, use tea to educate people, use tea to replace wine, use tea to keep fit, use tea to write poems, use tea to write art, use tea to paint, use tea to dance, use tea to sing, use tea to promote literature, use tea to make etiquette, use tea to promote agriculture..."

Many emperors listened attentively, their brows slightly furrowed.

It sounds like tea is indeed very scary, but is it really that powerful? They couldn't help but look at the tea leaves in the cup again, and they still looked ordinary.

Didn't see any difference.

However, there were some emperors who stopped looking at the tea leaves in their cups and instead thought seriously about what the Saint Emperor said. They vaguely felt that what was terrifying was not the tea leaves in front of them, but the tea ceremony...

This tea ceremony is like the way of a gentleman.

In other words, the tea ceremony embodies the way of a gentleman, and is the way of a gentleman.

Is it...

Is this why the Holy Emperor invited us to have tea?
At this moment, many emperors were shocked. Could it be that the Holy Emperor knew that they were dissatisfied with the way of a gentleman?
So we want them to follow the path of a gentleman?

This……

"One bowl moistens the throat and lips, two bowls relieve loneliness and depression, three bowls search the intestines, but only five thousand volumes of words are left. Four bowls make you sweat lightly, and all the unfair things in your life are released through your pores. Five bowls clear the muscles and bones, and six bowls make you feel like an immortal. Seven bowls are too much to eat, and you can only feel a cool breeze from your armpits."

Feng Qingyan put down the teacup, put his hands behind his back and walked as he spoke, his elegance fully displayed.

However, most of the emperors looked at each other in bewilderment. They really did not feel that tea was so terrifying.

They can't see it.

"Tea means perseverance, modesty, courtesy, and mutual respect." At this moment, Feng Qingyan turned around and smiled, his eyes sweeping over the emperors, "Do you understand?"

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All the emperors were stunned. What did the Holy Emperor mean by this?
Are they asking us to be modest and polite, respectful and yielding to each other? Because we are not modest and polite, respectful and yielding to each other, they are asking us to follow the path of a gentleman?
"Tea is finished, please."

Feng Qingyan saw the guest off.

"..."

The emperors were stunned again.

However, the Holy Emperor had already seen them off, so they could not stay any longer and could only bow and leave. However, after they left, one of the emperors could not help but ask, "Everyone, what does the Holy Emperor mean by this?"

"The Holy Emperor should have us follow the path of a gentleman." A great emperor groaned for a moment and said, "It seems that the Holy Emperor already knows that we are dissatisfied with the path of a gentleman."

"The Holy Emperor knows?"

One of the emperors was startled and said, "We are communicating with our divine thoughts. How did the Saint Emperor know? Although we can sense the divine thoughts of the Saint Realm communicating, we cannot know what they are saying. Logically speaking, the Saint Emperor should not know either..."

"The Holy Emperor is in charge of destiny. Who knows?"

The emperor shook his head.

"In fact, teacher, you don't need to know our conversation, you can guess something just by looking at our expressions." Emperor Panshan hesitated and said, "I think there is nothing wrong with following the way of a gentleman. After all, the way of a gentleman can make our body and mind reach perfection. If our body and mind reach perfection, controlling the destiny will be a natural result."

“Can the way of a gentleman reach perfection?”

One of the emperors was surprised and asked, "When did the Holy Emperor say that? Everyone, did the Holy Emperor say that?"

"Although the Holy Emperor was talking about the tea ceremony, the tea ceremony is the way of a gentleman. Perhaps it can indeed help us achieve perfection in body and mind."

The emperor pondered for a moment and then said.

"The state of perfection of body and mind that the Holy Emperor mentioned, is it the state of cultivation of the soul and the state of mind?" At this moment, a great emperor asked doubtfully, "We can all look at the history of human civilization in Jiuzhou, and we know from it that the end of cultivation is definitely not destiny..."

"This state of physical and mental perfection, could it be above creation?"

"Above fate?"

At this moment, all the emperors were shocked. The more they thought about it, the more possible it seemed to them, and their hearts were shaken.

The Three Emperors of Kyushu once reached a level above creation.

This shows that it is possible!

The emperors were silent for a few breaths, and then a great emperor broke the silence and said, "Is the Holy Emperor hinting to us that as long as we follow the way of a gentleman, we will have the opportunity to achieve perfection in body and mind? That is, above creation?"

"This……"

Many emperors became excited.

"It's very likely!" A great emperor nodded and said, "I don't know how many times I have read the history of Kyushu civilization, and I vaguely discovered that Kyushu civilization follows the way of a gentleman. Perhaps, it is precisely because of the way of a gentleman that Kyushu was able to give birth to the Three Emperors..."

"So, the way of a gentleman may be related to the creation?"

"The Holy Emperor himself is a gentleman."

One of the emperors frowned and thought seriously, saying, "Once we know what the way of a gentleman is, we know what a gentleman is. And the Holy Emperor is a gentleman, a gentleman among the ways of gentlemen. This shows that the Holy Emperor is following the way of a gentleman and has become a gentleman. He should not deceive us..."

"If it were false, the Holy Emperor would not follow the path of a gentleman, let alone be a gentleman."

"This shows that the way of a gentleman followed by the Holy Emperor is related to the way of creation, and even to something above creation."

"So, the gentleman's way is feasible?"

"It should work."

At this moment they finally understood why the Holy Emperor invited them to have tea.

It turns out that he not only told them to follow the way of a gentleman, but also secretly told them that not only the way of creation is related to the way of a gentleman, but even what is above creation is related to the way of a gentleman.

Only by following the path of a gentleman.

Only then can they achieve perfection of body and mind and reach the ultimate level of spiritual practice.

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