Primordial Era: A God-Level Choice, Possessing Zhao Gongming at the Start.

Chapter 392 The Hundred Schools of Thought Compete for Fortune!

In the human realm, under the clear blue sky, a streak of blood-red light flashed by for a fleeting moment, landing in a corner of the human realm, and then fell silent.

After arriving in the human world, Styx immediately hid and waited for the right opportunity.

He plans to make his move only when the two Western saints have reached the pinnacle of their teachings.

Time flies by like flowing water, and in the blink of an eye, another ten years have passed.

The incarnations of saints spread their ideas and achieved considerable success, becoming honored guests and high-ranking officials in various countries.

The traditions and fortunes of these schools of thought have also experienced varying degrees of growth over the years as they have been propagated.

Even now, in this vast world, a hundred schools of thought contend and a hundred boats race.

Taoist thought, military thought, Yin-Yang thought, Mohist thought, and agricultural thought evolved, collided, and reached their peak!

Just as Tian Wu, the third ruler of the State of Qi, ascended the throne, he ordered the construction of the Jixia Academy in Linzi, the capital of Qi, and invited the leaders of the Hundred Schools of Thought to come and discuss the Way.

The news quickly spread throughout the entire human world.

From the most powerful emperors to the most humble commoners, everyone knew that the new ruler of Qi had built the Jixia Academy in Linzi.

Within the territory of Chen State, there lies a winding stretch of green hills and clear waters.

Li Er rode a strong blue ox, holding a book in his hands, and slowly walked forward.

Their destination was the Jixia Academy, located in Linzi, the capital of the State of Qi.

As he walked, he kept muttering, "The Tao that can be told, the name that can be named, is nameless; it is the origin of all things!"

As he spoke, an invisible Dao aura emanated from his body. Although it was not very strong, it was continuous and had an inexhaustible power!

In a certain place in the State of Zhao, Yuqing, in his avatar, sat with a solemn expression on his face, resting with his eyes closed in an elegant and luxurious carriage.

The carriage was luxurious, inlaid with gold and jade, and strung with jewels, but the horses pulling it were even more extraordinary.

It consists of four magnificent white horses, without a single blemish.

Any one horse chosen at random becomes a thoroughbred; four horses together, just to pull a cart—the scale of this undertaking is unimaginable.

At the edge of the carriage, several richly dressed young men served tea and water with great care.

Within the territory of the Chu Kingdom, on a narrow, winding path, a dashing man dressed in simple clothes rode a fine horse at breakneck speed, disappearing in the blink of an eye like the wind.

In an unassuming academy within the territory of the State of Lu, Confucius silently packed his bags and resolutely set off for Linzi, the capital of the State of Qi.

Within the territory of the Yan Kingdom, there was a luxuriously built temple, adorned with jewels, that bore a striking resemblance to the Great Thunderclap Temple, a Mahayana Buddhist temple in the Immortal Realm.

Shakyamuni and Muni, dressed in nine-colored robes, left the temple and set off for Linzi, accompanied by countless monks.

In addition, the leaders of the Yin-Yang School, the Agricultural School, the Mohist School, the Military School, the Miscellaneous School, the Medical School, and all other schools of thought were drawn to the Jixia Academy and set off for Linzi.

A month later, the various schools of thought gathered at the Jixia Academy to begin their discussions.

The first discussion lasted for three full days before it ended.

The various schools of thought, and even the incarnations of sages, all benefited greatly from the ideas they heard, taking the essence and discarding the dross.

Ten years later, the second debate began.

The various schools of thought gathered once again at the Jixia Academy to discuss the Dao.

The discussion lasted for ten days before it ended, and everyone gained a great deal. They also agreed to hold another discussion ten years later.

The October appointment has arrived. The various schools of thought discussed the Dao and finally determined the order of the three religions and nine schools of thought.

Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism are the three major religions.

The Yin-Yang School, along with its followers, the Daoist School, the Legalist School, the Agricultural School, and the School of Names, constitute the nine schools of thought.

At the very moment the three religions and nine schools of thought made their decision, a tremendous roar resounded above the human realm, which was the tremor of the Heavenly Dao.

After the establishment of the Three Teachings and Nine Schools of Thought at the Jixia Academy, the various schools of thought were completely separated.

The disciples of the Mingmen Sect traveled to various countries, spreading their ideas among them.

In the blink of an eye, another five years have passed, and the clash of ideas among the various schools of thought has reached its peak.

On this day, Li Er rode a blue ox from the west and arrived at Hangu Pass.

Hangu Pass is situated on the ancient road connecting the two capitals, bordered by the plateau to the west, a deep ravine to the east, the Qinling Mountains to the south, and the Yellow River to the north.

Located right next to the Yellow River, the pass is situated in a deep and treacherous valley, hence its name, Hangu Pass.

The general guarding the pass was named Yin Xi. On this day, atop the city wall, Yin Xi saw a purple aura stretching three thousand miles eastward, vast and boundless, and he exclaimed excitedly.

"Auspicious purple clouds stretch three thousand miles eastward; it seems a sage of high virtue and prestige is about to arrive at Hangu Pass."

Li Er rode his blue ox slowly forward and arrived at Hangu Pass. The guards in the city asked Li Er his name, where he came from, and where he was going. Li Er answered them one by one.

Both the guard and Yin Xi were followers of Taoist thought.

Upon seeing Laozi, one of the founders of Taoism, arrive in person, he excitedly went to inform Yin Xi.

Upon hearing the news, Yin Xi rushed to see Li Er and treated him with great hospitality.

After the hospitality, they sincerely invited Li Er to stay at Hangu Pass for a few more days. Li Er could not refuse their hospitality and had no choice but to agree.

Li Er stayed at Hangu Pass for three days. When he left, he asked Yin Xi for paper and pen. Yin Xi was very excited and quickly presented them with both hands.

Li Er wrote over five thousand characters on the paper with great flourish, then rode out of the pass laughing as he rode his blue ox.

Three days later, Li Er established Taoism. In an instant, a mysterious and boundless Taoist essence descended from the sky, almost materializing, and poured into Li Er's body!

Li Er's aura rapidly rose from that of a mortal!

Earth Immortal, Celestial Immortal, True Immortal, Profound Immortal. Soaring all the way up without any stagnation, directly reaching the Great Perfection of Quasi-Saint, and then ascending to the Earth Immortal Realm!

At the same time, the fortune generated by Taoism's spread in the human world over the past few decades has all converged into a golden lake, with about 30% of it falling into the hands of the human religion.

Having achieved perfect merit, Taiqing ascended to the Earthly Immortal Realm.

"Only 30% of the fortune is missing!" In the Tushita Palace of the Thirty-Three Heavens, Taiqing opened his eyes and then slowly closed them again.

Three years later, Yuqing's incarnation also ascended, attaining the Great Perfection of the Quasi-Saint, acquiring two Taoist virtues, and ascending to the Earthly Immortal Realm!

In the Jade Void Palace of the Thirty-Three Heavens, Yuanshi's eyes were filled with coldness. "Our Chan Sect, the orthodox school of Taoism, actually only occupies thirty percent of the Taoist fortune!"

A few years later, the Shangqing incarnation also ascended to heaven, obtaining the remaining 50% of the Taoist fortune!

"Splash!"

In the Immortal Realm, on the shore of the East Sea, on Jin'ao Island, the fortune of the Jie Sect evolved into a golden ocean, stirring up towering waves with a continuous, deep, and boundless sound, completely establishing the first place of fortune for the Sage's lineage!

Not long after the Three Pure Ones ascended to heaven, Zhunti and Jieyin joined forces to establish Mahayana Buddhism.

With a surge in fortune, he was directly guided to attain the Great Perfection of Quasi-Sainthood.

Within the territory of the Yan Kingdom, in a luxurious temple, Jieyin, enveloped in golden Buddhist light, asked Zhunti, "Junior Brother, would you like to return with me?"

Zhunti shook his head, "There are still many remote places in the human realm that haven't been reached yet. Senior brother, you go first, I'll stay a few more days."

Helpless, Zhunti had no choice but to ascend to heaven first. A year later, Zhunti finally showed a satisfied expression.

With a wave of his hand, all the blessings of Mahayana Buddhism were bestowed upon him.

In an instant, Zhunti's aura began to soar, and in a very short time, he reached the Great Perfection of Quasi-Saint.

Just as Zhunti was preparing to ascend to the Earthly Immortal Realm, suddenly, the void before him changed, and a streak of blood-red light quietly tore through the space.

(End of this chapter)