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Chapter 399, The New Last Son Among the Philosophers? (Seeking Monthly Tickets!)
The summit of Mount Taiyi.

Bei Mingzi, Chi Songzi, and the eight elders of the Heavenly Sect stood at the entrance, looking solemnly at Xu Qing, who was sitting on the stone stool.

The Tai Chi diagram beneath Xu Qing was spinning rapidly, with invisible forces of heaven and earth surrounding him. Two streams of true energy, one black and one white, were mixed within it, seemingly guiding or assimilating the forces of heaven and earth into the Tai Chi diagram.

Xu Qing was completely immersed in his own world and could not extricate himself. The various kinds of knowledge that were originally chaotic became orderly in his mind and became systematic knowledge.

Countless pieces of orderly knowledge flashed through his mind. Xu Qing absorbed this knowledge with complete concentration, earnestly comprehending the truths within, and gradually making it his own.

"Uncle-Master, has Junior Brother attained enlightenment?"

Qing Xiaozi looked at Xu Qing's retreating figure and said with some surprise.

Bei Mingzi, Chi Songzi, and the others remained silent, their eyes flashing with surprise. Xu Qing's sudden enlightenment had truly exceeded their expectations.

Looking at the power of heaven and earth surrounding Xu Qing, Bei Mingzi and the others could hardly believe what they were seeing. After all, this situation was not normal. It was true that a first-rate person entering the Celestial Master realm would attract some strange phenomena, but no one had ever been able to draw in such a vast amount of power of heaven and earth.

The Celestial Master realm represents a martial artist's initial understanding and acceptance of their chosen path. It is the beginning of transforming internal energy into true qi. Only by thoroughly comprehending one's own path and reaching new heights can one enter the Celestial Ultimate realm.

Because the Dao is recognized by Heaven and Earth, it can transform all internal energy into true qi.

However, Xu Qing had just entered the Celestial Master realm and had already begun to transform his internal energy into true qi, which was truly unheard of and unseen.

"Uncle-Master, did your ascension to the Celestial Realm cause such a strange phenomenon?" Chisongzi asked Beimingzi.

Bei Mingzi looked at Xu Qing and shook his head slightly.

“I am not as good as him. The path I follow is based on the idea left by the sage Zhuangzi that heaven and earth are born together with me, and all things are one with me. This is how I have forged my own path and broken through the ultimate realm of heaven and man.”

"Although Xu Qing's Dao is rooted in his senior brother's unity of heaven and man, the Yin-Yang School's Yin-Yang and Five Elements, the Medical School's Suwen, and Liezi's Guixu, he only comprehended the essence of these four schools, learned from their strengths and made up for his weaknesses, and then used the I Ching to understand himself, thus forging a new path of Tai Chi."

"He pioneered a path that no one had ever walked before. I am not as brave and intelligent as him."

Upon hearing Bei Mingzi's explanation, Chi Songzi and the others were both happy for Xu Qing and worried about him.

This is an unprecedented path! If Xu Qing successfully comprehends the Dao, he is destined to leave his name as a sage on Mount Taiyi, while also contributing to the development and expansion of the Heavenly Sect.

But a new path means having no experience whatsoever, and the road ahead is fraught with danger. What problems will he encounter, and how will he solve them? Xu Qing has to rely on himself.

If Xu Qing can solve this problem, he can directly enter the Celestial Realm; if he cannot, he may never be able to advance even a fraction further in his life.

Junior Brother Chisongzi and the others were at a loss for words.

"Pass down the order to block all roads leading to the mountains. No disciple is allowed to cross the mountainside. I will stay on the mountaintop to guard it. You all return to Taiyi Palace to receive guests and appease the disciples. Without my order, no one except Chisongzi is allowed to go up the mountain."

"As for your junior brother's whereabouts, from today onwards, they shall be kept strictly confidential and not let anyone know. To the outside world, it shall be announced that he is in seclusion preparing for war."

Bei Mingzi's expression was solemn, and his sharp eyes swept over Chi Songzi and the others. His aura, belonging to the ultimate realm of the Celestial Realm, poured out, making it difficult for the eight elders to breathe.

"What about the promise between heaven and man? What if Junior Brother Chu Yi can't wake up?" Qing Xiaozi asked with some concern.

"We will discuss the delay with the Human Sect. If the Human Sect does not agree, then my Heavenly Sect will admit defeat and hand over Xueji to them," Chisongzi said in a deep voice.

For the Heavenly Sect, nothing is more important than Xu Qing, who is currently comprehending the Dao, even the Heavenly Pact concerning the orthodoxy of Daoism. Xu Qing has paved a new path for the Heavenly Sect, which means that more disciples can reach higher levels in the future. A Heavenly Pact is merely a five-year agreement on the right to rule after the snow clears; one is a temporary orthodoxy, the other is the future height of the Heavenly Sect. The relative importance of each is self-evident.

Moreover, if Xu Qing succeeds, a nineteen-year-old genius who has opened up a new path, what will the Human Sect use to compete with their Heavenly Sect for the Snow Clearing and the Orthodox lineage?
"We understand, and will obey the orders of our senior uncle and sect leader," the eight elders said in unison, cupping their hands in greeting.

The eight of them knew the importance of the matter, and they were willing to risk their lives to ensure Xu Qing's successful enlightenment.

"I just don't know if Junior Brother will be able to write books after he attains enlightenment. If he can, then the last son in the world will belong to my Heavenly Sect." Chisongzi said with a glint in his eyes.

Qing Xiaozi and the other eight also showed expressions of anticipation.

The trend of unification of the world has now become apparent. This unification is not only above the state, but also the final opportunity for various schools of thought to compete for the doctrine of governance. This also means that the foundation of the various schools of thought will be completely solidified in the future, and it will be difficult to find someone like Han Fei or Xu Qing who can synthesize a single school of thought and open up a new path.

From now on, the rest can only develop according to a fixed foundation, unless they are sages who may not be able to break free from the shackles.

The last of the Hundred Schools of Thought in the Spring and Autumn Period was destined to be a person who would be remembered for eternity, and the sect he belonged to was destined to benefit from his influence and thus become prominent for a time.

"Go down, all of you. I will personally oversee the summit," Bei Mingzi said, stroking his beard.

"promise."

After bowing to Bei Mingzi, Chi Songzi and the others descended the mountain with great excitement.

Bei Mingzi looked at Xu Qing, who was sitting there listlessly, a complex expression flashing in his eyes, and then spoke.

"Young man, I hope you can succeed. You are probably the last person in the Heavenly Sect who has a chance to achieve transcendence. If you succeed, you will be the future hope of Taoism."

After speaking, Bei Mingzi sat cross-legged at the only entrance to the mountaintop and began to protect Xu Qing.

After Chisongzi and the others descended the mountain, they announced the order to seal off the area. The entire Tianzong sect complied with the order, and the once tranquil Taiyi Palace instantly became tense, as if facing a formidable enemy.

Everyone on Mount Taiyi was curious as to why the Heavenly Sect was so prepared for the upcoming covenant between Heaven and Man.

In the guest pavilion of Taiyi Palace.

Moon Goddess and Scarlet Smoke looked at the Heavenly Sect disciples under martial law outside, a look of caution flashing in their eyes. They glanced at each other simultaneously, everything understood without a word.

The two went to see Xu Qing in the morning, but Xu Qing did not wait for them as promised. Now that Tianzong has declared martial law, it must be because of Xu Qing.

"I hope you are safe and sound. I haven't had a chance to talk to you yet."

The Moon Goddess thought with some unease.

"Don't worry about him. He's a man full of secrets, and secrets mean miracles."

Feiyan's eyes gleamed softly as she spoke.

The Moon Goddess turned to look at Fei Yan. Seeing the strange expression on Fei Yan's face, her eyes became complicated. Her lips parted slightly as if she wanted to say something, but in the end, she said nothing.

(End of this chapter)