Bitter Realm: My Feet Step Through the Flames of War

The trainee was stunned: "You mean the demonic energy causing my abnormality belongs to the Demon Lord of the Netherworld? Are you kidding me!"

"drink!"

With a long shout, the fairy butterfly unleashed its power, its bewildering palm concealing a hidden secret, piercing straight into the trainee's body and expelling a stream of black, stagnant blood.

The trainee was immediately relieved and stood up to thank him.

"Your skill is remarkable; you have managed to transfer all the toxins out of my body."

"To be able to discern the profound meaning of this palm strike, you are indeed extraordinary."

"You came here as a trainee, so what exactly do you need me to do?"

Jiu Qianqiu smiled mysteriously: "I'll tell you the true destiny."

"I will not trust, nor do I need to trust, a person of unknown origin."

“You will, because we have a deep connection.”

A flash appeared in the fairy butterfly's eyes, and deep within her pupils emerged the most profound mystery of the Netherworld.

The trainee's eyes emitted a red light, and instantly, the power of the alien destiny rose again, and demonic patterns reappeared on his face.

"How could this happen? I can't lose control!"

Jiu Qianqiu shook the white lantern in her hand, and the lantern emitted a white light, which absorbed the trainees' supernatural power.

Gradually, the trainees calmed down.

Having confirmed his guess, Jiu Qianqiu waved his hand, revealing an ancient book, and then stated his true purpose.

"Trainee, head to Bifang Mountain, the legendary ancient battlefield of the great battle between the spirits and demons. You will find unexpected rewards there."

The books ended up in the hands of the trainees.

"The Primal Codex?"

"This book will help you find the truth behind your inner doubts, and we will meet again."

White feathers fluttered, lantern lights shone far, and in the grove, only an intense, unwilling-to-believe emotion remained...

"Go and go!"

After pondering for a long time, the trainee set off for Bifang Mountain. Even if the truth was cruel, he would uncover it himself.

Unexpectedly, as soon as they stepped into Bifang Mountain, the trainees displayed a mysterious and demonic nature, and the scenery before them suddenly changed, revealing their nemesis from a past life, the Cambrian.

"Cambrian Period, let this be the end of the war of the past!"

"By the Star Seal of the Elf, the final form of the Jade Seal Forbidden Chapter will grant your wish!"

Amidst the flashing light of the elven star mark on Lu Huang's chest, his ultimate technique was about to be unleashed.

"Excellent! This is my proudest battle ever! The Destruction of Demons!"

"Come die!"

An unparalleled demonic hand and an invincible, mad spear clashed in an extreme clash, only to have the illusion vanish, and the ancient battlefield reappear before the trainees' eyes.

To his surprise, the trainee discovered that this place would cause him to lose control. A strange yet familiar power was boiling inside his body, making him feel like he would explode at any moment.

Who was that Cambrian?

The scene of the battle was so clear and vivid, as if I had actually experienced it myself, and I could still feel the pain of the spear tip piercing my flesh.

It seems we can only continue searching for answers by following the source of the demonic energy. Since that fairy butterfly, Jiu Qianqiu, claims to be related to the Demon Lord, why not take a trip to the Netherworld?

At this moment in the Netherworld, Jiu Qianqiu and Zong Hengzi were accompanying the Heavenly Demon Cocoon, whose face was covered in frost.

"You're saying that Emperor Yuliang was killed by the people of Tiandu?"

"Yes, just received intelligence. Yu Lianghuang ambushed Hong Chenxue at the former site of the Tian Shu family in the Gun Realm, but unexpectedly, Tian Du Huang Quan suddenly appeared. Details are as follows..."

The Heavenly Demon Cocoon roared in fury: "Zonghengzi, you've miscalculated again!"

"Demon Lord, please calm down. Whether Tian Du killed Yu Lianghuang or Yu Lianghuang killed Tian Du, it was all to eliminate an enemy for the Netherworld."

"My most pressing task right now is to get rid of the Father of Fantasy."

Through communication, Zonghengzi and Luohou naturally knew whose order was given to rescue Kuahuan in that carriage.

He immediately reported, "The one who broke into the Eight-Sided Exquisite Cave and rescued Kuahuan was Tianji, one of the Three Vehicles of Xuanhuang."

"The Three Vehicles of Xuanhuang, huh?"

The newly encountered enemy, the Heavenly Demon Cocoon, couldn't wait to return to the secret chamber to inquire about the Nine-Five Box.

A moment later, shouts of battle suddenly came from outside the cave.

"Strategist, this is bad! The Life Trainee has broken in!"

Zonghengzi and Jiuqianqiu exchanged a glance and walked out of the Netherworld Cave in tacit agreement.

The trainee, armed with the Three Peaks of Heaven, wielded his spear with the speed of a dragon, his aura soaring to the heavens, slaughtering countless demons from the Netherworld, leaving them strewn with corpses, and no one dared to advance again.

However, as the demon's lair drew closer, the trainee's entire body glowed red, and the strange power within him pulled him step by step into the depths of the Netherworld.

"How could this happen?"

"Don't you understand? You belong to the Netherworld."

Holding a lantern, Jiu Qianqiu silently helped the trainees stabilize the abnormal situation.

"fart!"

"Isn't the history of the Demon Lord enough to make you face reality?"

"In short, I won't believe your nonsense!"

Not wanting to disturb the Heavenly Demon Cocoon, Zonghengzi coldly said, "Let's end things here today."

The Life Trainee was about to leave, feeling helpless, when he suddenly received a telepathic message from Jiu Qianqiu: "Wait for me at Bifang Mountain, and I will resolve your doubts."

Lanterns fluttered in the air, and Jiuqianqiu vanished as he transformed into feathers.

The trainee thought for a moment, then braced himself and asked Zong Hengzi, "You are Yu Linling's older brother, do you know anything about her recent situation?"

"No comment."

"Then there's nothing more to say, please."

Chapter 355 What exactly is Confucianism? Virtue, Rites, Law, and Education

Tan Xiqi asked Luo Hou for leave, but the swordsman from Tiandu had not returned for a long time. He had nothing to do all day and did not want to bother him.

Luo Hou knew that he had not yet escaped death, and wanted to help him avoid the Single-Edged Sinner.

"The Sword Master once trained in the Confucian school?"

With the passage of time, Tan Xiqi no longer took it seriously and said frankly, "Back then, I had a disagreement with my elder brother and left the Yi Tian Xuan Mai in anger to join the Confucian sect."

"How do you feel?"

"Ha, I am quite ostracized. I ultimately cannot accept the Confucian formalities and rituals, and the Confucian school regards me as a heretic."

Luo Hou pondered for a moment. Back then, Yi Xuanmiao was exceptionally intelligent, but he was arrogant and conceited. It was normal that he couldn't get along with the scheming members of the Confucian school. However, old rules are always broken by newcomers.

"If the Martial Lord asks about matters of Confucianism, you may speak frankly."

"The Sea of ​​Learning was once the highest institution of learning for Confucian scholars. What do you think about rebuilding it?"

"This? It's probably impossible to find a truly excellent teacher."

The phrase "sighing at the strange thing" was a euphemism; it actually meant that no one wanted to come.

The highest position in the boundless sea of ​​learning is the Grand Master of the Imperial Academy. The previous Grand Master of the Imperial Academy became the Grim Reaper, destroying a once-thriving academy. To rebuild it, one would need the support of an unparalleled Confucian scholar.

Luo Hou's idea was not a spur-of-the-moment decision.

The calamity of the Yamata no Orochi, coupled with the chaos of the Three Flowers of the Demon Village, led to the destruction of the Defeng Ancient Road.

The reappearance of Tangwen Mengze is located in the Southern Martial World, which is not only far from the Central Plains, but Tangwen Mengze was also destroyed by war. Only the Confucian School of the Bitter Realm can support its reputation.

In Rahu's view, education is the foundation. People may not practice Taoism or worship Buddha, but they must still be able to read and write.

Furthermore, Tiandu's financial situation is gradually improving, and it can allocate funds to build schools. The difficulty lies in finding qualified teachers.

Directly inviting the former chief of the School of Learning to come out of seclusion is a viable method. Apart from the chief of the Ministry of Rites, Taishi Hou, and the chief of the Ministry of Archery, Dongfang Yi, who are already dead, the chief of the Ministry of Imperial Guard, Situ Yan, the chief of the Ministry of Writing, Yang Sen, the chief of the Ministry of Numbers, Rao Beifeng, and the chief of the Ministry of Music, Yue Lingxi, are all still alive.

Furthermore, due to Luo Hou's intervention, Jing Canglang survived, Baisha Academy was not destroyed, and Ping Ruheng continued to teach.

Deeply troubled, he founded a small school called "Light of the Holy Spirit," but it has yet to be developed.

The first two are fine, but they have been arbitrators of the old three religions and are skilled in social maneuvering and have deep cunning. Such people should not be content to be just teachers.

If suitable teachers are available, adding more practical subjects such as engineering, medicine, and agriculture would not be a bad idea.

In Luo Hou's plan, tuition fees would naturally be waived.

However, he has not yet figured out whether to start with nine-year compulsory education or to establish basic education and higher education institutions together.

"Please, Sword Master, first use the Light of the Holy One to have a deep conversation with Hai Ku Shi Chen You Han."

Tan Xiqi had at least some experience in Confucianism, so he was more likely to be accepted by the Confucian community than the rogue martial artists from Tiandu.

Tan Weiqi pondered for a moment: "The fan master... I've heard that Shao Hao is the son of the head of the Imperial Academy?"

Luo Hou understood the unspoken meaning in his words: the depth of his worries was insufficient, and he could not compete with either the founding-level imperial Confucian scholars or the new generation leader Shu Lou Long Su.

“The Confucian school may not accept the identity of the son of the head of the Imperial Academy.”

“Saint Seiji is also a good candidate.”

"Once Mo Qingchi has finished dealing with the matters of Defeng Ancient Road, I will invite him to come and talk."

"I understand. I will proceed immediately to the Holy Light."

As Tan Xiqi walked out of Tiandu, his heart was filled with turmoil. This was a real opportunity. Once the Sea of ​​Learning was rebuilt, he would definitely be given the position of deputy head. He held the title of the master of the Sword Sealing Tower, but he had long been tired of the martial world.

These past years, I've lived in seclusion in Fengling, tending to the graves of my elder brother, sister-in-law, and two nephews. I was surprised to find that Wu Jun had the idea of ​​rebuilding the boundless sea of ​​learning.

The passion for the world and the regret of having accomplished nothing in my life were rekindled.

The Wind and Rain Pavilion, the Ancient and Modern Terrace, and the World in One Room—what a wonderful name!

Having weathered storms, I have never lost my lofty ambitions; having seen the past and present, I still cherish the vastness of the ocean.