From Joy of Life, the Tian Gang is reversed

Chapter 247 Zhao Xun's Purpose

Xiangfan, in front of Diaoyutai

Qi Xiaotian Master glanced at the Heavenly Talisman that had been burned to ashes, his eyes flashing. Even with his profound cultivation and deep self-control, he could not suppress his anger at this moment.

"Do you know what you're doing?"

"Do you know where this place is?" Zhao Xun looked at him and said, "This is Xiangfan City in Qingzhou, the fiefdom of the Prince of Jing'an. I, Zhao Xun, am the heir of the Prince of Jing'an, and I have just inherited the title. I am performing rituals to help the hundreds of thousands of wronged souls in Xiangfan, cleaning up the mess for your Longhu Mountain. Is there a problem with that? Or is it that your Longhu Mountain never intended to resolve the issue of the hundreds of thousands of wronged souls in Xiangfan, and that you were just putting on a show before?"

Qi Xiaotianshi's breath hitched. He looked deeply at Zhao Xun and then at the densely packed group of scholars behind him. He slowly said, "Of course not. Over the years, our Longhu Mountain has only been able to suppress these wronged souls and prevent them from escaping to harm the people. Unfortunately, there are too many wronged souls and their resentment is too strong. We are powerless to solve the problem. Today, we are grateful for the help of the young master."

"No need to thank me. As I said, this is my territory. I didn't have the ability to deal with it before, so I could only watch helplessly. Now that I have the power to help them pass on, I will naturally help them pass on as soon as possible to avoid any problems in the future that could harm the people of Xiangfan."

"Your Highness is truly righteous, thank you very much!"

Before Master Qi could answer, the scholars behind him shouted in unison, and for a moment, voices of gratitude filled the air.

“Master, look, now that the wronged souls have been released from suffering, it’s time to demolish Diaoyutai, and also to remove the Zhou Tian Da Zhan (a type of incense) on the city wall. It looks rather eerie.”

"Now that the wronged souls have been exorcised and there are no more hidden dangers in Xiangfan, the matters here will naturally be decided by the young master." With a slight glint in his eyes, Master Qi said calmly, "I haven't yet congratulated the young master on stepping into the realm of a terrestrial immortal."

"Hehe, it's all thanks to the merits accumulated by these hundreds of thousands of wronged souls over the years!" Zhao Xun said with a smile and a wave of his hand.

Watching Qi Xiaotianshi lead the people of the Celestial Master's Mansion away from Diaoyutai and Xiangfan City...

Zhao Xun then looked at the group of scholars who had surrounded him so tightly that he could hardly stand the intense gaze in their eyes.

"Gentlemen, please stop crowding around. I think this Diaoyutai is quite nice. How about we discuss our experiences in cultivating Confucianism here tomorrow?"

As soon as the words were spoken, there was a moment of silence, followed by a sudden explosion of noise.

I'm so excited!!
It’s too unexpected!

I originally just wanted to visit Zhao Xun, this new sage of Confucianism, but I didn't expect to have such an unexpected gain.

Zhao Xun founded Confucianism, which has now spread throughout the world. These scholars have all tried it out and the results are good. However, the information they have received is only what they have heard from others, and they do not know many details. Most people have only cultivated their literary talent, and a few people with good aptitude have successfully awakened their minds. But how to continue cultivating is something they do not have much detailed information about. Now that Zhao Xun, the new sage who founded Confucianism, has personally promised to give a lecture at Diaoyutai tomorrow, how can they not be excited?

After finally getting rid of everyone, Zhao Xun breathed a sigh of relief and returned to the Jing'an Prince's Mansion with Yu Xuanji, where another commotion ensued.

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Upon returning to Xiangfan, Prince Zhao Xun, the heir of the Prince of Jing'an, immediately resolved the issue of the wronged spirits that had plagued Xiangfan for over a decade and sent off the Celestial Master of the Celestial Master's Mansion.

The news spread throughout the world that very afternoon.

Of course, what also spread throughout the world was that he had used the merit of exorcising wronged souls to step into the realm of terrestrial immortals, reaching the end of cultivation in this world.

Land gods!
Everyone who received the news fell silent for a moment.

People at the bottom have limited experience and can only feel envy, but those at the top have mixed feelings.

Cultivation in this world is too closely linked to fortune. It is precisely because of fortune that the number of terrestrial immortals who can cultivate in this world is limited. It's like one radish per hole; once a hole is occupied, unless you die, you can forget about occupying it again.

This is why Huang Longshi initiated the Spring and Autumn War, introducing the imperial court's fortune into the martial arts world. His goal was simple: to use the fortune to create a large number of masters in a short period of time, ignite the martial arts world, and thus deplete its fortune.

How exactly to do it is a matter of opinion. In fact, he succeeded. With the start of the Spring and Autumn Period Wars, a large number of masters emerged in the martial arts world, ushering in an unprecedented period of prosperity.

But Zhao Xun was different; he seized the destiny directly through his own abilities and became a terrestrial immortal.

The 100,000 wronged souls in Xiangfan City, on the surface, were a bet between the Celestial Masters sect of Longhu Mountain and the Buddhist Landuo Temple, but those who know the inside story are well aware that it was more like a transaction.

A transaction involving complex cause and effect and fate.

It even involves the covert power struggle between Taoism and Buddhism; until the very end, it's impossible to tell who will win or lose.

However, Zhao Xun's appearance disrupted this plan, ruined the Longhu Mountain Celestial Master's Mansion's decades-long scheme, and also severed the future lineage of Buddhist immortals.

So, what will be the reactions of Taoism and Buddhism next?

Some people are deeply worried, while others are full of interest...

But no matter what, it doesn't change the fact that there is now another terrestrial immortal in the world.

What changes will occur in the Jing'an Prince's Mansion with the addition of a terrestrial immortal?

Prince Jing'an's Palace
The excitement of the prince's return to the manor gradually subsided.

Although Zhao Heng wanted to hold a three-day banquet, Zhao Xun rejected it.

He also needs to prepare for his sermon at Diaoyutai tomorrow.

"Xun'er, look, where should our Jing'an Prince's Mansion go next?!"

After seeing the guests off, Zhao Heng returned to his study and drank a strong cup of tea. He had drunk quite a bit today and almost lost his composure at the dinner table.

"That depends on what Father King thinks."

Zhao Xun smiled slightly and said, "Even if you want to be emperor, I have a way to take the throne from you. However, it's pointless. Given my current status and what I've done, it's impossible for me to become emperor. How about you and your mother have another child?!"

"Nonsense," Zhao Heng scoffed. "So, you still want to turn the Jing'an Prince's Mansion into a powerful clan?!"

“That’s right. If Old Turtle Zhang can establish a family that lasts for eight hundred years, why can’t I?”

"As I've said before, it's not easy for us, as members of the Jing'an Prince's family, to do this."

"It's not that difficult. Liyang is not without the royal families of a fallen kingdom, and there are also a lot of former officials of a fallen kingdom. As long as I unite all the scholars in the world and let them all cultivate my way, then no matter what happens to the royal family in the future, it will not involve us."

"What nonsense are you talking about? Liyang is thriving right now, how come you're saying it's about to perish?!"

"Your Majesty is indeed a man of great talent and ambition, but unfortunately, his sons are all incompetent and may not be able to stabilize the court in the future," Zhao Xun said.

"Don't you have any faith in the princes?!"

“Those few have been spoiled rotten!” Zhao Xun laughed. “Father, I have only one purpose in returning this time: to unite the scholars of Qingzhou, and with them as the center, to promote Confucianism and truly become a new sage who opens the way for Confucianism.”

(End of this chapter)