Bitter Realm: My Feet Step Through the Flames of War

At this moment, Tianji left the Cloud Sea Immortal Gate, returned to the Cloud Han Immortal Pavilion, and headed straight for the Heavenly Universe.

After several days of investigation, Tianji confirmed Jun Fengtian's statement that Diming was not the true culprit who killed Xuanzun.

"There must be something I've forgotten. Let's watch some old movies again."

Although he had been sealed in the heavens for thousands of years and was already sick of watching movies, this time he wanted to focus on Xuanzun's memories.

After a long while, a scene suddenly appeared before Tianji's eyes—

Xuanzun led a dark-faced child to the Netherworld.

"Child of Miracles, Heaven, Earth, or Man, which do you choose as your path to the future?"

The dark-faced child, however, was captivated by the fantastical scenery and murmured to himself, "How beautiful!"

Tianji was greatly surprised: "Among the three vehicles of Xuanhuang, there is actually one who is the son of a human and a ghost! How is this possible?"

After Xuanzun's death, the hidden wounds left by Tianji and Diming during their fierce battle in the Dark Realm were inflicted by the son of the human and the ghost.

Adding to the headache was the page that had been turned in the Mysterious Vein Treasure Mirror. The truth about the death of the Mysterious Venerable had not yet been revealed, and yet another human-ghost child had appeared in the Three Vehicles of Xuanhuang.

"No, I must go find Fengtian!"

Without hesitation, Tianji rushed to Defeng Ancient Road, only to find the Defeng Ancient Road Square bustling with activity, with no less than a hundred people gathered there.

"The child of humans and ghosts, Yu Lijing is the child of humans and ghosts!"

"The connection between Yu Lijing and the White Bone Fan has proven that he is the son of the Ghost Qilin Master!"

"The son of evil is unworthy to serve as the head of the Confucian school. Step down!"

Chapter 398 What is the selflessness of Legalism and Confucianism? What is the ruthlessness of Legalism and Confucianism?

The five paths of Haozheng, the peaks of the ten mountains, the supreme palace, are magnificent and imposing.

"By imperial decree, the loyal subject requests an audience with the supreme Confucian scholar."

Suddenly, a majestic imperial decree appeared in the sky.

"Your Excellency, why do you wish to see me?"

"Jun Fengtian has something to ask of me."

"Hehe, time flies by, but the rules remain the same. As long as you accept my imperial mission, the Supreme Imperial Scholar will grant your request."

"please."

"Be careful, Assist Xuanyuan, Meet the Benevolent King, Protect the Heavenly Palace, Act the Emperor's Way, Drink!"

Jun Fengtian's face turned solemn as he gathered his innate divine emperor aura, preparing to withstand the supreme and merciless blow from Huang Ru. Unexpectedly, a gentle wisp of energy struck him instead.

"What brings Your Majesty the Imperial Scholar here?"

"The water's been released!"

"Thank you for your presence, Your Excellency. This matter concerns the Jade Separation Classic, and the details are as follows..."

The recent turmoil on Defeng Ancient Road is not only due to the rumors of Yu Lijing being the son of a ghost, but also the death of Master Ming and Xi Duanhong's faked death in the past. All these accusations point directly to Jun Fengtian's abuse of power and perversion of justice.

"I can help you with Yu Lijing's matter, but how will you explain the death of Master Ming to the Confucian school? Can't you even tell me the truth about this?"

Jun Fengtian remained silent for a long time, but ultimately did not tell Huang Ru.

He had already guessed Di Ming's true intentions. Everything was at the behest of the Nine Heavens Mystic Venerable. By revealing the truth about the death of the Master, he was bound to implicate the Nine Heavens Mystic Venerable, the Doomsday Plan, the Cloud Sea Immortal Sect, and the Xuanhuang Three Vehicles.

How will the world view my father, who slaughtered countless lives and created a bloody disaster?

Huang Ru and his father were both from the Four Creation Paths and had a deep friendship. However, Huang Ru's personality was completely different from his father's. If Yu Lijing knew the truth, he would probably no longer be able to serve as the head of the Defeng Ancient Path.

Having served the Confucian school diligently for thousands of years, Yu Lijing has earned the deep trust of the virtuous and ancient people. How can he ruin his future because of this?

To avoid offending the superior and for the sake of the adopted son, the emperor could not speak of it.

"I apologize. After this matter, I will leave Haozheng Wudao to explain to the Confucian school. But Yu Lijing, Jun Fengtian is guaranteed!"

At this moment, the Defeng Ancient Road Square was in complete chaos.

Renyu Mingsheng, the sect leader, is Jing Tianhuai; Wenfeng, the deputy sect leader, is Mo Pingxiao; Yide Xitian, the sect leader, is Mu Lingfeng; and the heads and deputies of each branch are also included.

Fei Changjun even accompanied his friend Ting San Tie, standing quietly behind the crowd.

Zuo Qiuming, the Grand Secretary, spoke first:

"Forgive my bluntness, but although Master Yu has made many contributions to the Confucian school, no one can guarantee that you will not be controlled by evil forces. For the sake of the Confucian school and the world, the ancient path of virtue cannot be entrusted to you."

Mo Pingxiao agreed repeatedly: "What Zhifu said makes sense. Master Yu, we know that you care about Confucianism and the world. That's why you don't want to tarnish Confucianism or put everyone in danger because of yourself, right? If you really want to prove your integrity, now is the time for you to resign."

Shen Hengzhi, one of Jing Tianhuai's subordinates, also spoke up: "Master Yu, if you refuse to resign now, it will only make people suspect again that you are a spy for the conspirators."

Upon hearing this, Yun Wanggui, Yu Junheng, Lou Qianying, and several others were outraged and defended Yu Lijing.

"If you continue to slander the person in charge, don't blame us for being impolite!"

The Confucian school suddenly lost its solemnity.

Just then, Ting San Tie took out a white bone fan and placed it in front of Yu Li Jing.

"It is very simple to prove your true identity. This is the White Bone Fan of the Ghost Qilin Lord. If you feel a connection with him, you are his biological son."

"This? Where did the Court Master obtain it?"

"Within the ancient road of Defeng, there is the Jade Separation Scripture. You must be familiar with it, right?"

"After the God of the Dead Kingdom slew the Ghost Qilin Lord, he sent this fan to the Defeng Ancient Road. I never expected it to appear in the hands of the Court Lord now."

"Enough with the small talk, thank you for your help, Sect Leader."

Jing Tianhuai walked to Yu Lijing's side and threw out the Haoyu Mingjing.

"Master Yu, please forgive me. Heaven opens the vast road, Hao draws the clear light, transforms the bright and pure, and bathes in the holy light!"

In an instant, countless rays of light pierced through Yu Li's body and the white bone fan, their radiance spreading and illuminating his entire body.

Everyone held their breath, waiting for the final result.

"Please reveal the sacred character."

Just then, a powerful palm strike burst through the air from afar, shattering the Haoyu Mingjing into pieces.

"Rectify what Heaven and Earth do not uphold, judge what black and white do not judge, punish what humans and ghosts do not commit, and break what the sun and moon cannot break. Confucianism and Legalism are both ruthless, while Legalism and Confucianism are both selfless."

Jing Tianhuai asked with dissatisfaction, "Your Excellency, what is the meaning of this?"

"Esteemed Confucian scholar, do you intend to protect Yu Lijing?"

Jun Fengtian said arrogantly, "So what if it is?"

"I never imagined that a venerable scholar like yourself could be so biased; it's utterly shameful!"

"Judging a person by their possessions is unfair."

"Using private interests to judge public affairs makes it even harder to convince the public."

Besides Jing Tianhuai, more people joined in, and the dissatisfaction with Jun Fengtian spread instantly.

Someone shouted, "As members of the Five Paths of Haozheng, how dare you desecrate this sacred object! It is utterly shameful!"

Jun Fengtian shouted sternly, "If the rules of Confucianism are to be followed blindly, I will leave Confucianism and abandon the name of Legalist Confucianism!"

With a loud bang, Jun Fengtian threw the Zhiheng Codex from his hand, which hit the wall and bounced to the ground.

"Be bold!"

With another loud shout, Huang Ru Wushang appeared in the square in the form of a ball of light.

"Jun Fengtian, how dare you so disrespect the position of Legalist Confucianism! The Emperor is ruled only by the Way!"

"The sun and moon move through the heavens!"

An unparalleled expert unleashed a world-shaking move, shattering everything in its path, leaving everyone in awe.

"Jun Fengtian, are you really determined to do this?"

A word spoken is a word kept.

Just as the two sides triggered each other, a sea of ​​clouds suddenly appeared in the sky, and a transcendent figure rode the wind.

"The wind is cold, the moon is crescent, heroes shine on the ancient city; the heavens move, the earth leaves no trace, how can a thousand years be swept away by a single sword, the gods are carefree."

Before everyone could react to the arrival of the Heavenly Trace, another peerless figure stepped out from within Haozheng's Five Paths.

"The winds and clouds change color, mountains and rivers tremble, let the path be unruly, ask the chivalrous spirit. Do not ask who is worthy of being a dragon among men, look down on the world and sigh at the heavens."

The two stood on either side of Jun Fengtian, leaving everyone present dumbfounded.

"It is the esteemed scholar-knight!"

"How?"

Following behind the crowd, Jian Zhichi clenched his fists tightly. His anger was like a torrent of fire, but it could not flow out and could only burn him in vain.

Sui Wuduan tugged at him and said softly, "Brother, Venerable Fa Ru is Mother's sworn brother and has been kind to her."

"Ho!"

"Brother, the Sword Confucian was killed by Di Ming, it has nothing to do with the Dharma Confucian. Please don't be angry with him anymore."

The sword was so close that his hand bones clenched and cracked.

A hint of bewilderment appeared in Sui Wuduan's eyes: "Your Excellency's protection of the person in charge reminds me of how the Holy Master treated me. Back then, these people from the Confucian school also criticized me in the same way."

Jian Zhichi was speechless; even as brothers, they could not understand each other's thoughts.

The image of Master Ming pushing him away before his death kept flashing before his eyes. At that moment, the Venerable Sword Confucian was lucid and had not fallen into demonic ways.

He desperately wanted to yell at Jun Fengtian: "Who exactly is Di Ming? What right does he have to kill the esteemed Sword Confucian?"

The arrival of Tianji and Xiaru Zunjia fueled Huangru Wushang's rage even more.

"What's so special about being carefree and unrestrained? Come at me all at once!"

Just then, a gentle voice rang out: "Your Majesty, please calm your anger and listen to Your Majesty's explanation."

"Hmph! Jun Fengtian, tell me your intentions!"

The square fell silent instantly, as everyone eagerly awaited Jun Fengtian's explanation.