From Joy of Life, the Tian Gang is reversed

Chapter 235 A Sudden Storm Arrives, Celestial Phenomena Change – Who Says Confucianism Has No Supernatural Powers? (Third Update)
This is a small valley deep within Wuxiang Mountain. The valley is extremely narrow, as if it were a corner forgotten by heaven and earth. The surrounding mountains are like giant beasts, tightly embracing it, leaving only a narrow gap to let in light from the outside world with difficulty.

The morning sunlight, as if filtered through countless mountains, scattered across this small world.

The Shiqu Pavilion itself is even more unimaginably simple. It is just a small cave dug out in a small hill in the valley. The entrance is low, and the pavilion connected to it is also made of randomly piled stones of different sizes. But this stone house, which looks like it was just randomly piled up, seems to blend into the whole valley, as if it were formed by nature, and has a unique and mysterious charm.

Early in the morning, a tense atmosphere filled the once quiet valley. Zhao Xun, dressed in a blue robe, sat casually on the stone steps outside the Shiqu Pavilion.

Starting at Chenshi (7-9 AM), people began to enter the valley one after another. These people had different expressions: some were indignant, some were disdainful, some were mocking, some were curious, and some had a gossipy look on their faces, as if they were there to watch the show.

As the sun rose higher, more and more people entered the valley. Several people, excited by Zhao Xun's appearance, rolled up their sleeves and tried to rush forward, but were forced back by Yu Xuanji, who stood between the stone steps.

More and more people gathered, and the small valley seemed unable to contain them all. Among the crowd, some held scriptures and sneered, some frowned and stared at the dilapidated Shiqu Pavilion, and many more whispered among themselves, making the place crowded and noisy, with faint murmurs of curses rising from it.

Zhao Xun merely sneered, raising his hand to stop the eager Yu Xuanji, while the Bianjiang River, which had already arrived, was filled with anxiety.

The situation developed in a way that was beyond his expectations.

Originally, Zhao Xun's arrogant tone that day, which summoned people to listen to his lecture, made these Shangyin students reluctant to come due to their status. However, they did not expect that so many people would come, so many that the entire valley could hardly contain them.

Just as they were getting anxious, the noise of cursing in the valley suddenly stopped. Looking up, they saw the white-haired Chief Instructor Meng and Chief Instructor Wang coming together, with Xu Weixiong beside Chief Instructor Wang, his face calm.

As the two libationers entered the valley simultaneously, the surroundings were initially quiet, but then the students in the valley began to pay their respects incessantly, creating a lively atmosphere.

"Hmm, it seems that most of the people have arrived." Seeing the three enter the valley, Zhao Xun looked up, glanced at the sounds filling the valley, and said softly.

As soon as he spoke, the expressions of Wang Jijiu and the other two changed. The students in the valley didn't think much of it at first, but soon, those who were quick-witted also changed color.

The voice wasn't loud, but it eerily reached everyone's ears, as if Zhao Xun were standing right in front of them speaking.

This……

Martial arts supernatural powers? Buddhist supernatural powers? Taoist supernatural powers?
Doesn't he know martial arts?
Zhao Xun paid no attention to their strange behavior, a smile on his face, his tone light, "The weather is nice today, it's a good day, a day destined to be recorded in history, because...!"

At this point, he stood up from the steps. "Because, thirteen years ago today, I was born. Today is my thirteenth birthday."

boom! !

The entire arena erupted in cheers and shouts, with some even picking up stones and hurling them at him. Quite a few people were throwing stones, causing debris to fly everywhere. If it weren't for Yu Xuanji's sharp sword energy, those stones would have hit Zhao Xun on the head.

"Alright, just kidding. Of course, it's not exactly a joke. Today is indeed my birthday, and it's also a big day for us Confucian scholars."

"I know that you're all here today to laugh at me, some to take this opportunity to teach me a lesson, and of course, many more to debate with me. I see that many of you have brought scriptures with you, probably looking for faults in my case, isn't that right?!"

In short, the noise in the valley quieted down considerably, but the shouts and curses continued unabated.

Amidst the chaotic noise, Zhao Xun calmly said, "However, you are destined to be disappointed today, because I am not here to debate with people. I am here to solve a problem, to solve the biggest problem that has plagued Confucianism and Taoism for thousands of years."

What has been the biggest problem for Confucianism and Taoism over the past few thousand years?

what is the problem?
Although Zhao Xun was hateful, his words still silenced the entire room, because they did not know what the biggest problem of Confucianism and Taoism had been for thousands of years.
Zhao Xun didn't keep them in suspense and said directly, "In this world, the three religions coexist, but whether it's Buddhism or Taoism, they all possess formidable martial power, with clear levels from the ninth rank to the first rank. Each level corresponds to different combat strength—yes, combat strength. For thousands of years, the biggest problem for Confucianism and Taoism has been the lack of combat strength. Without reaching the first rank, there is no combat strength. This is our biggest problem, and today, I'm here to solve it!" Boom!

As soon as these words came out, the whole place was in an uproar!

Even the chief priests Wang and Meng changed their expressions at the same time.

Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism are the prominent schools of thought in this world. However, Buddhism and Taoism both possess supernatural powers. Only Confucianism, while possessing supernatural powers, can only be acquired when one reaches the first rank. Below the first rank, one is merely an ordinary person with no combat power. It is precisely because Confucianism is the way of governing the world and has close ties with the imperial court, helping the dynasty govern the country and receiving the support of the imperial court, that it is able to contend with the other two schools.

This is why few people in the Confucian school realized the importance of combat effectiveness.

"That's why I say that Zhang Fuyao, Huang Longshi, and even those so-called great Confucian scholars who have devoted their lives to studying the classics, have all gone down the wrong path. They only know how to search for so-called truth in endless books, analyze and prove their own ideas from the fragments of bamboo slips, and travel around the world with their disciples to promote their ideals to the monarchs. But they have never thought about how to improve the fighting power of us, the real fighting power."

"Buddhism has supernatural powers, Taoism has supernatural powers, so why can't we Confucianism have them?"

"Buddhism cultivates the mind, Taoism cultivates the mind, so why don't we Confucianists cultivate the mind? Buddhism can communicate with heaven and earth through spirit, Taoism can understand nature through spirit, so why can't we Confucianists expound the truth through spirit?"

The answer is yes!

At this point, Zhao Xun raised his head, and the final word "can" resounded like thunder in everyone's ears—a truly deafening sound that cleared everyone's minds and broadened their thoughts.

In an instant, the valley fell silent, with only the heavy breathing of hundreds of people remaining.

"Today, I will talk about the supernatural powers of Confucianism."

“The cultivation of Confucianism and Taoism begins with enlightenment. It is not like an ordinary martial artist opening the Ren and Du meridians, but rather using your talent and spirit to study the classics, understand the principles, accumulate literary energy, and refine your acupoints.”

"The ability to see and hear with divine insight is called 'opening,' and the ability to perceive the mind with clarity is called 'aperture.' This is the ninth level of the realm of opening the apertures!"

"You are all students or scholars of Shangyin Academy, you have all studied the classics and understood certain principles, so you are not lacking in talent. Now, I will teach you how to connect your talent with your spirit and cultivate your literary talent...!"

boom! !

As soon as he finished speaking, the mist in the valley suddenly surged, converging towards the valley like a tide. A faint scent of ink wafted in the wind, and everyone looked up to see the sky above the Stone Canal Pavilion gradually turning purple, with wisps of purple mist hanging down from the clouds and landing on Zhao Xun.

Tai'an City, Imperial Observatory

On the Tongtian Platform, Nan Huaiyu's body suddenly trembled, his legs went weak, and he fell to the ground with a thud. Even so, his gaze remained fixed on the south, in the direction of the Shangyin Academy, where a purple pillar of fortune rose violently. In the blink of an eye, it stood between heaven and earth like a pillar supporting the sky.

In an instant, the once clear sky was filled with strong winds, swirling dark clouds, and flashes of lightning and thunder!

Large raindrops pelted down from the sky.

A fierce storm is brewing!

(End of this chapter)