Bearing the blue sky

Yu Xiucai's inner energy surged, and a powerful aura spread outwards, reaching into the distance.

Second Realm!

The two realms of Confucianism and Taoism—the scholar!

"My teacher told me that in ancient times, scholars and officials would readily shed blood over a mere disagreement." A clear understanding appeared in Yu Xiucai's eyes.

"It turns out that once you reach the second realm, both Confucianism and Taoism have an ability called 'Jade Shattering'. If you encounter a powerful enemy, you can use your literary mind to strike them down, and both jade and stone will be destroyed."

Jade shattered?

Just from the name "Zhu Ge," one can roughly guess its effect.

"Zhu Ge, you deserve my bow."

Yu Xiucai, who had just broken through, was still a little unsteady on his feet, but he solemnly raised his arms as if to kneel and bow: "If I don't bow, my literary mind will become unstable."

Seeing this, Zhu Ge had no choice but to stand properly and accept Yu Xiucai's very solemn and serious apprenticeship ceremony.

"Master Zhu, I, Yu Wanqian, have treated you with the utmost respect today. I hope you will continue to offer your guidance in the future." Scholar Yu bowed deeply.

After becoming an apprentice, Yu Xiucai's aura naturally calmed down.

"Now that you've accepted this greeting, I feel much better." Scholar Yu smiled. "How about you temporarily take over teaching everyone for the next few days?"

He will take care of everything from now on.

Zhu Ge shook his head: "I'm not a teacher, I would mislead everyone."

He knew very little about Confucianism in this world.

In his view, many Confucian scholars were corrupt, tools for rulers to maintain their rule, and dross.

If he misleads everyone and prevents them from following the path of Confucianism and Taoism in the future, then it will be a problem.

After all, the Confucianism here is not some rubbish of classical Chinese, but something that can be genuinely transformed into combat power.

"No," Yu Xiucai shook his head with a smile. "Mr. Zhu, if you do something wrong, I will tell you."

"Don't call me Mr. Zhu." Zhu Ge said helplessly, "Then I'll give it a try."

Upon seeing this, the others also bowed deeply and said in unison, "Greetings, Mr. Zhu."

Zhu Ge had no choice but to accept these few apprentices.

Then came the lesson.

With Zhu Ge's prompting, everyone seemed to have been enlightened, and both Yu Xiucai's lectures and their listening became more efficient.

The afternoon was spent in fulfilling learning.

Zhu Ge also asked Yu Xiucai about matters related to spiritual realms.

However, when night fell, Zhu Ge, who was cultivating his body inside the coffin, suddenly opened his eyes.

"Little sister, you said Tiger God and Mr. Insect are here?"

……

Zhu Ge lifted the coffin and stood up, then saw Yu Xiucai hurrying down the mountain.

"You sensed it too? No, Hua Liusha sensed it?" Yu Xiucai asked solemnly, holding a brush and his "Notes on Jianshan Terraces" in his hand.

"Yes." Zhu Ge nodded. "Let's go see what's going on... Little Black Egg and the others aren't asleep yet, are they?"

"I'm not asleep. I'm practicing martial arts. As you said, I'm starting with those squats," Yu Xiucai replied.

"Alright, let's go." Zhu Ge waved his hand, and then walked down the mountain with Yu Xiucai.

The evening was breezy and not hot, perfect for practicing martial arts.

For Zhu Ge, the reduction in his lifespan due to the incident with the Fungus God was something he urgently needed to make up for.

To extend one's lifespan, one must cultivate.

Whether it's Confucianism, Taoism, or martial arts, he needs to cultivate to a certain level first to make up for the deficiencies in his body.

Of course, the more important thing at this moment was to meet Tiger God and Mr. Insect, who had suddenly appeared on the border.

The two arrived at the border of Jianshan Village, but they did not trespass, which was considered polite.

However, despite being polite, the visitor had ill intentions!

No sooner had the Fungus God left than the Tiger God and Mr. Insect arrived, their purpose hard to say.

Just then, Zhu Ge and Yu Xiucai arrived at the foot of the mountain and approached the border.

Not far away, a large cricket and a tabby cat sitting in a squatting position were watching them.

"Knock knock..."

The character "儒" on Yu Xiucai's chest pulsated slightly, its light even brighter than when he was controlled by the Fungus God.

Now, Scholar Yu no longer needs to consume his lifespan to activate the "Confucian" character left by his teacher, since he is no longer controlled by the Fungus God.

Moreover, after Yu Xiucai reached the second realm, his strength increased again, and he became more adept at controlling the character "Ru".

Upon arriving in front of the cat and the insect, Yu Xiucai and Zhu Ge stopped.

Yu Xiucai remained silent, only pounding the word "Confucian" in his chest.

The cat and the insect were the same, quietly watching Yu Xiucai and occasionally glancing at Zhu Ge.

The atmosphere froze, and no one was willing to speak.

However, upon closer inspection, it can be seen that Scholar Yu dares not look at Mr. Insect.

Scholar Yu was afraid of insects.

Seeing this, Zhu Ge had no choice but to speak first: "Greetings, Mr. Insect and Tiger God."

As the weakest person in terms of apparent strength present, it was perfectly time for him to speak.

"You little rascal, you really managed to kill that thing." Mr. Insect made a sound by vibrating the wings on his back:

"No wonder I was so annoyed by that thing, turns out it's because the fungus has become a god."

Before Zhu Ge could reply, Scholar Yu spoke up:

"Mr. Insect, Mr. Mountain Lord, my master has gone to Yuanyang City to search for medicine and will not be back for several days. Until his return, I will be in charge of the affairs of Jianshan Village. May I ask what brings you two here?"

"I'm fine," Mr. Insect said, spreading his four legs. "The Mountain Lord asked me to come with him. Ask him."

Yu Xiucai and Zhu Ge's eyes immediately focused on it.

"Meow~"

The tabby cat let out a soft meow, and the next moment, a ghostly green light burst forth from its eyes, and a human voice came from its mouth:

"Is your filthy husband dead?"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Ge frowned.

However, Scholar Yu snorted coldly, and his literary energy surged within him, emanating waves of oppressive power.

"You have quite the nerve, Mountain Lord. Why not just show your shrine to the public? Are you perhaps afraid of my master?"

"Haha, what courage!" The tabby cat's body suddenly swelled up, its flesh breaking apart inch by inch, eventually turning into a pool of blood. However, a floating tiger appeared in the air.

The tiger was taller than four or five houses combined, standing in mid-air, its dark blue mane billowing like flames in the mountain wind.

His shoulder and back muscles were as strong as the gnarled roots of an old tree, and his eyes shone like cold stars as he gazed at Zhu Ge and Yu Xiucai.

"My two little brats, when I was battling with your husband, you were still infants!"

"Huff... huff..."

An inexplicable, heavy aura, imbued with the spirit of the mountains and forests, emanated from its illusory mouth and nose, forming the imposing presence of a king of the mountains, pressing down on Zhu Ge and Yu Xiucai.

"No one in our Confucian school begs for survival on their knees!" Yu Xiucai sneered, his aura becoming even stronger under the heavy pressure.

Zhu Ge was no match, after all, he was only a mortal and had not yet formally entered the first realm of martial arts.

Under pressure, he almost involuntarily knelt down.

This is the natural submission of mountain creatures to the king of beasts.

But the blessing song has flowing sand.

"Little sister!" Zhu Ge called out softly.

The next moment, the "囍" character next to his giant egg soul emitted bursts of red light, eliminating the pressure on him.

It also caused a blush to appear in his eyes.

The bloodshot in his eyes hadn't completely faded to begin with, and now, under the blessing of the red light of the Double Happiness Ghost, the red color appeared even more intense.

Like two rubies.

Upon seeing the red light emanating from Zhu Ge, both Tiger God and Mr. Insect were astonished.

"Huh? There's a ghost?"

"Baby, are you bewitched by a ghost?"