Others follow advice and imitate celebrities, but you start by pretending to be a god?

Over the years, Li Chunfeng had also noticed this unusual behavior in Chen Maosheng. He had analyzed it carefully and finally concluded that it was a "long-cherished wish" left behind by Chen Maosheng in his previous life.

Li Chunfeng originally thought that as Chen Maosheng's cultivation time increased, this long-standing resentment would gradually diminish. However, to his surprise, the thought only intensified, eventually transforming into a bold idea.

Once an idea is born, it's like a wild horse that's broken free, difficult to control. Over the years, although Chen Maosheng's reputation as a "child prodigy" has gradually faded, his actions have been anything but low-key. His father, Chen Shi, is now a sizable businessman, and his "Chamber of Commerce" has not only established a firm foothold in Chang'an but has also expanded to other cities.

In reality, the true mastermind behind the Chen Clan Chamber of Commerce is Chen Maosheng. Although he lives in seclusion, he still oversees all matters, big and small, of the Chamber and provides his father with advice and guidance.

At this moment, as the idea began to take shape in Chen Maosheng's mind, he immediately took action. He first used the merchant guilds scattered throughout the country to gather information, quietly collecting a large amount of intelligence about this era. From changes in the court's policies to the customs and traditions of the common people, he wanted to understand everything clearly.

Even Chen Maosheng himself took the initiative to leave Chang'an and travel to various places to gain experience and gather firsthand information. He wandered the streets and alleys, talking with all sorts of people to understand their living conditions and thoughts. In this process, he witnessed the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty, but also the problems hidden behind that prosperity.

It was during this information gathering process that Chen Maosheng discovered something extraordinary—the "Datong Society." By chance, he overheard snippets of information about the Datong Society during a conversation with a businessman.

"Datong Society? There's a Datong Society in the Tang Dynasty too?" Chen Maosheng was startled, feeling very sensitive to this name.

Chen Maosheng was no stranger to the term "Datong" (Great Harmony). Not only had this term existed since ancient times, but in recent years he had learned from his master that Chechi was striving to achieve Datong. Therefore, when he heard about the "Datong Society" on Tang Dynasty territory, he immediately perked up.

Upon receiving this news, Chen Maosheng devoted himself to searching for more information about the Datong Society. He contacted various people through different channels, leaving no clue unexplored. Gradually, he came into contact with a fellow member of the Datong Society.

To gain the trust of this fellow member, Chen Maosheng went to great lengths. He demonstrated his wisdom and insight, engaging in in-depth conversations and sharing his views on the world and life. After much effort, he finally earned the trust of this Datong Society member.

During a meeting, Chen Maosheng received the other party's "preaching." The fellow believer said with great enthusiasm: "Great Harmony means equality. All people in the world are born equal. The current class distinctions are merely differences in status and personality. Status may be high or low, but personality has no high or low. This is Great Harmony."

If these ideas could be materialized, Chen Maosheng would surely be filled with a series of question marks. His heart was filled with doubt and shock; these ideas were vastly different from the Tang Dynasty society he knew.

As a series of questions arose in his mind, Chen Maosheng's first thought was a bold one: "Has the Grand Master Chechi made a move against the Tang Dynasty?" He felt that only that mysterious Grand Master had the ability to spread such ideas in the Tang Dynasty.

But he quickly dismissed the idea. The Datong Society at that time seemed quite immature, and its organizational scale and influence were far inferior to the unparalleled and brilliant Grand Master described by his master, Li Chunfeng.

After rejecting this idea, Chen Maosheng began to actively try to get closer to the Datong Society.

He cleverly used some cultivation techniques to quickly integrate into the Datong Society circle and even won the valuable opportunity to meet with higher-level "fellow practitioners".

"The organization's operating procedures are both rigorous and strangely familiar; the sense of familiarity is indescribable," Chen Maosheng thought to himself, and couldn't help but sigh, "This is definitely the work of a modern person, and not just any modern person. Perhaps in modern society, they are a very powerful figure who can command the wind and rain."

With these thoughts in mind, Chen Maosheng finally had the opportunity to meet with the president of the Datong Society. It was at a small gathering where the president of the Datong Society was exchanging ideas and spreading his philosophy with fellow members.

It was on this occasion that Chen Maosheng met Fang Han for the first time.

"Hmm?" The moment their eyes met, Chen Maosheng felt a strange sensation welling up inside him, as if he had some inexplicable connection with Fang Han.

At the same time, Fang Han also sensed this strange feeling. He couldn't help but glance at Chen Maosheng a few more times, but on the surface he remained calm and continued to communicate with his colleagues according to the procedure to confirm that they shared the same ideals.

"Comrade Chen, hello. Thank you for your selfless dedication to Datong Society these past few days." Fang Han walked up to Chen Maosheng, shook hands with him solemnly, and expressed his gratitude.

In the Datong Society, members addressed each other as comrades or fellow believers, without distinction of rank or status, and the exchange of ideas was the primary focus.

However, to Fang Han's surprise, this comrade who had left a special impression on him said something that caught him off guard the next moment: "Prosperity and democracy!"

Fang Han replied almost without hesitation: "Civilization and harmony!"

Chen Maosheng then added, "Freedom."

Fang Han immediately responded: "Equality!"

"The king of heaven overshadows the tigers of the earth?"

“Chicken stewed with mushrooms!”

3.14?

"15926!"

This series of conversations left the Datong Society members present completely bewildered and baffled.

However, both Chen Maosheng and Fang Han confirmed one thing from each other's responses—they were both time travelers, possessing souls from the modern world.

Otherwise, it would be impossible to match these code words that only modern people understand.

"Hoo!" Fang Han took a deep breath, trying to calm his shock. He was completely unprepared, while Chen Maosheng, though somewhat prepared, could not hide his excitement at this moment.

Their hands were still clasped tightly together, and even tighter, as if they wanted to hold onto this destiny that transcended time and space.

It wasn't until others cast questioning glances at them that they realized their lapse in composure and quickly let go of each other's hands.

Fang Han noticed the situation and gave Chen Maosheng a meaningful look. Chen Maosheng understood and tactfully released his hand, then waited quietly.

He waited for the meeting to end so he could have a more in-depth conversation with Fang Han in a room alone.

"you……"

"You..." The two spoke almost simultaneously, but then stopped and smiled at each other.

"You speak first."

"No, you should speak first."

“Let’s talk about it one by one,” Fang Han suggested.

So, on that quiet night, Fang Han and Chen Maosheng had an in-depth conversation by candlelight.

In the eyes of other members of the Datong Society, this was clearly a sign of mutual respect between the society's president and Chen Maosheng.

But for Fang Han and Chen Maosheng, this was a rare and exciting moment when fellow villagers met and their eyes welled up with tears.

They first asked each other about their time travel dates, and upon comparison, they discovered that they had both died in the modern world in the same year before arriving in this world.

When asked about their respective "awakening time," the results were remarkably consistent.

"Is this a coincidence?" Chen Maosheng noticed this and secretly kept a watchful eye on it.

During their conversation that night, they gradually gained a general understanding of each other's identities and experiences.

Chen Maosheng learned that Fang Han had a background in sociology in modern society and became a civil servant after graduation, possessing a considerable amount of knowledge.

Fang Han also learned about Chen Maosheng's special skills and experiences.

They also learned more about each other's general experiences in this world.

"You've had it so tough! This is like hell!" Chen Maosheng exclaimed after learning about Fang Han's ordeal. "If it were me, I might not have survived."

"It's all in the past. We've made it through no matter how difficult it was." Fang Han seemed quite calm about the past, but he was more focused on looking to the future. "Now I just hope that the world will become a better place in the future."

"I hope that this era can become like modern times. That's why I founded the Datong Society," Fang Han said firmly.

“Your experience is even more legendary. A child prodigy, you even became a disciple of Li Chunfeng, the author of the ‘Tui Bei Tu’, a legendary figure who deduced the past and present for thousands of years!” Fang Han was also somewhat envious of Chen Maosheng’s experiences.

Chen Maosheng waved his hand and laughed, "At first, I wasn't interested in becoming an apprentice, but after I realized how complicated this world is, I quickly tried to latch onto a powerful figure."

"By the way, you should also know that this Tang Dynasty is not the historical Tang Dynasty we are familiar with, but a Tang Dynasty with gods, demons, ghosts, heavenly courts, sacred mountains, and the Great Sage Tang Monk, right?" Chen Maosheng asked.

“I know.” Fang Han nodded. “When I first found out, it almost broke me. But later I also learned that there was actually a predecessor in this world who was probably us, and he had done something tremendous, which gave me hope.”

Upon hearing this, Chen Maosheng nodded and provided Fang Han with some additional information. As Li Chunfeng's disciple, Chen Maosheng had obtained much more comprehensive information about the transmigrator from Li Chunfeng than Fang Han had.

"It's certain that the transmigrator senior was not only the Grand Master of Chechi, but also a renowned 'Great Supernatural Being' in the Three Realms, known as the Dao Lord. In terms of status, he could even be compared to the current Buddhist leaders," Chen Maosheng said.

“The key is that this senior has a very strong personality…” Chen Maosheng continued to add.

This information naturally aroused Fang Han's amazement and longing: "So, that senior actually did these things, even involving all the gods and Buddhas in the heavens and the three realms above and below."

Chen Maosheng shared everything he knew, which broadened Fang Han's understanding.

“That’s right,” Chen Maosheng laughed. “So we don’t need to be afraid. Even if we can’t make it in this Tang Dynasty, at worst we can go and seek refuge with that senior transmigrator.”

Fang Han pondered for a moment before firmly replying, "From the moment I established the Datong Society, I've wanted to do something truly meaningful. Since that predecessor from Chechi Kingdom was able to accomplish such a feat and bring about such changes in Chechi, we cannot tarnish the prestige of being time travelers."

Seeing that Fang Han's words were firm and his tone showed no hesitation or perfunctoriness, Chen Maosheng couldn't help but nod secretly. His words were actually to test whether Fang Han's will was firm.

This experiment reveals that Fang Han possesses not only unwavering will but also a certain arrogance. Sometimes, it's essential to have that kind of spirit when accomplishing things.

Chen Maosheng said, "To be honest, that's what I was thinking too. There's a saying that if you transmigrate and don't rebel, you'll end up with a chrysanthemum covered in a power drill. I was just worried about what to do, but luckily I've met you now."

Having confirmed Fang Han's thoughts, Chen Maosheng no longer held back and said directly, "To be honest, following your approach, Brother Han, you might be able to develop things initially, but it certainly won't last. Have you noticed the problem?"

Fang Han frowned slightly, then asked in return, "Are you referring to extraordinary power?"

“That’s right.” Chen Maosheng nodded. “This world has extraordinary powers. There are mountain gods in the mountains, water gods in the water, city gods in the cities, and local deities in the villages. In addition, there are all kinds of cultivators, Buddhist sects that want to spread their teachings, and even some powerful people with ulterior motives. Therefore, it is by no means an easy task to simply change the face of the Tang Dynasty.”

Fang Han frowned deeply, already understanding that in this world, he ultimately could not circumvent certain established rules and challenges. He turned to look at Chen Maosheng beside him, his tone inquiring: "Maosheng, what are your thoughts on this matter? Feel free to speak frankly."

Upon hearing this, Chen Maosheng smiled, as if he had already made up his mind: "Brother Han, our meeting may be the will of heaven, a destiny ordained by fate. I have learned a lot of taboos and secrets of cultivation from my master. This knowledge can come in handy now, helping us avoid many unnecessary troubles. We just need to start from a humanitarian perspective and carefully plan our strategy."

"Brother Han, you'll take charge of setting the stage, while I, as a disciple of the Daoist sect, will assist you in winning over other cultivators and binding us tightly together. In this way, we won't have to worry about any extraordinary forces interfering with our plans," Chen Maosheng continued, his eyes gleaming with wisdom.

"Moreover, Brother Han, if things really come to a critical moment, I can go back to Chechi to call for reinforcements, or even ask that time-traveling senior for help!" Chen Maosheng's words were full of confidence and determination.

Upon hearing this, Fang Han pondered for a moment and agreed that Chen Maosheng's idea was indeed feasible, nodding inwardly. The two then engaged in an in-depth discussion about how to revitalize the Tang Dynasty. They explored various possibilities, leaving no detail overlooked, from strategy to execution. (End of Chapter)