Chapter Seventy Beneath All Beings
n her shoulders walked through the mist and into the valley.She wore a mask with no features, quite eerie. Her figure was extremely beautiful, though.>The valley wasn't as menacing as people imagined....Random Recommendation:
To understand the importance of the Tai Xu Pavilion, one must first understand its responsibilities.
As the Illusory Realm of Infinity fully opens, spanning the entire mortal world, its significance is already known to all. This is the vessel of our time, a surging torrent.
The ascension of Vuze to the position of Tai Xu Dao Master was an inevitable, forceful progression. But aside from this outcome, no individual and no force could have instilled such peace in all those living today and handled everything within the Tai Xu Illusionary Realm so flawlessly.
Just as Wu Bing has said in the midst of calamity, absolute ideals do not necessarily mean absolute correctness.
Taking the example of the Blood Meridian Pill, it is not absolutely accurate. After generations of innovation by humans, there are still stains of blood that cannot be erased. But once this "inaccuracy" of the Blood Meridian Pill is removed, the entire foundation of human strength is pulled out. Then, the morality, laws, and rituals built upon it all lose their meaning.
The ancients said, "When the granaries are full, one knows propriety and ritual."
If you can't eat enough to survive, there's nothing more to say.
The Tai Xu Daozhu is an absolutely idealized existence, but it's not necessarily perfectly suited to all the conditions required for the human race to move forward. Therefore, even though members of the Tai Xu sect transform into illusory spirits and the Huixuan transforms into the Tai Xu Daozhu, participating factions in the Tai Xu Alliance still retain some power over the Tai Xu illusionary realm. At critical moments, they can adjust the direction of the Tai Xu illusionary realm.
Under such circumstances, the Master of the Empty Realm could have full authority over everything in the Illusory Realm of Emptiness.
The Void Lord is like an existence that has transcended yet hasn't fully transcended, possessing almost equal power to a true transcendent. Not only can he do anything within the Illusory Realm of Emptiness, but he can also easily interfere with reality—of course, this is strictly forbidden.
The first principle established by the Tai Xu Alliance back then was that the Tai Xu Dao master was not allowed to interfere with reality.
The problem that arises from this is that the Illusory Realm touches upon reality and cannot be properly managed. For instance, someone violates the Taixu Iron Rule and commits a crime worthy of death. However, the Taixu Dao Master, bound by restrictions, cannot truly eradicate them. This is when the power of reality needs to intervene.
The Taixu Pavilion was born at the right time.
Regarding the responsibilities of Tai Xu Pavilion, the Tai Xu Alliance Agreement states:Tai Xu Pavilion is responsible for monitoring the illegal activities of Tai Xu practitioners in the Tai Xu Illusionary Realm. Tai Xu Pavilion is also responsible for handling matters related to the Tai Xu Illusionary Realm but occurring outside the illusory realm.
In a sense, the T'ai-hsu Ku can be seen as the embodiment of the T'ai-hsu Taoist Master in the real world.
>
The weight of authority is almost on par with the greatest affairs in the world.
It can even be said that, from the day of its official establishment, Tai Xu Ge could be considered a powerful force on a national scale, and its status was even more detached, with broader responsibilities.
Of course, the constraints it faces are also the greatest in the world. It is supported by all parties and must also accept scrutiny from all parties at the same time.
>
Having clarified the importance of the Tai Xu Pavilion, one can understand the weight carried by its members, who number only nine. One can also feel how difficult it was for Jiang Wang to enter the pavilion in this step.
Today, many people are supporting him. All the allies of Zhenjun gave him a vote for his entry into the cabinet. But these were not gained out of thin air, nor did he possess them from birth. They came from his risking his life again and again in the Demon Realm, the Spirit Realm, the Border Wilderness, and amidst disasters. It was his experiences along the way, his past choices, that led to his success today.
Wu Bing had already said that at his young age, he surpassed many high-ranking officials who were merely filling their positions. Was this not true
There wasn't much in the way of speeches from the disciples. In front of the esteemed True Lords, the young realpersons were still too inexperienced.
Let me know if you have any other text you'd like translated!
After the thunderous applause subsided, Ying Jiangong directly said: “Next, we will discuss the matter of Taiyu Zhenren Li Yi’s entry into the cabinet.”
"Wait a moment," Tu Hu spoke up. "Before Master Nantian discusses this so formally, I want to ask one thing—where is Li..."
Let me know if you have other text you'd like me to translate!
It wasn't until this moment that Jiang Wang realized Li Yi hadn't shown up!
Let me know if you have any other text you'd like me to translate!
He thought that the gossip platform would be so vast, Li Yi might be alone somewhere. Unexpectedly, he hadn't come here at all.
This gathering of the Great Void Alliance is truly something to behold, with participants from all walks of life converging here. While others arrived at Mount Tai Xu on the very day they announced their departure from their home countries, even Master Jiang timed his arrival perfectly. As for Li Yi, he chose not to attend at all. It's a truly perplexing situation, leaving me feeling a mix of emotions and struggling to find the right words to describe it.
Ying Jiangong smiled: "Before the Tai Xu Pavilion selection began, True Person Ta Yu asked me a question. He asked if the members of Tai Xu Pavilion were already determined by various parties, or if they needed to have a sword duel to determine their rankings"
Of course the result was predetermined, but Tu Hu asked: "How about a sword duel What if we don't have a sword duel"
Ying Jiang Hong said leisurely: "Tai Yu Zhenren said that if it was about swordsmanship, everyone present was a future human race, a true monarch's seed. The Shenxiao War was imminent, and he didn't want to kill, harming the human race himself. He would rather give up this quota."
"What if we didn't have to duel" asked Tu Hu.
Ying Jiang Hong said, "Then he needn't come in person. Li Yi has plenty of time, so why bother with such things"
He added, “The first half of the sentence was Li Yi’s original words. The second half was added by the old peach tree.”
This Jing Guonan Celestial Master, with a wave of his hands, seemed to have the feeling that even as the South Celestial Master, he couldn't control this matter.
Of course, this helplessness stems from doting on and being proud of their own prodigies — among today's young prodigies, besides Li Yi, who has the qualifications to speak like that
Over there on the mountain peak, Dou Zhao raised an eyebrow and said, "Has he always been this arrogant"
"A freezing three feet is not the work of a day's cold."
"But he did have the arrogance to warrant it," Jiang Wang said.
"What do you mean" Dou Zhao immediately shot him a sideways glance. "You just stepped into the cabinet, your shoes aren't even dry yet, and you're already acting like a big shot trying to mediate disputes"
This kid is like a porcupine, all prickly and ready to prick anyone.
>
A member of the advisory council shrugged and said, "I'm just saying he has the qualifications to be arrogant, but I didn't say he wasn't arrogant. If you want to scold him, go ahead; don't give me face."
Ying Jiang Hong naturally wouldn't mind what the young people said, he just shouted: "Where is Wang Kun"
Yesterday, just after escaping from the Mirror Platform, Jing Tian’s proud king Kun, with ordinary features and a modest demeanor, flew out of the crowd and bowed: "Kun is here."
Ying Jiang Hong said: "After Li entered the cabinet, Wang Kun will be his deputy, assisting in handling affairs related to Tai Xu Pavilion. This time he is also representing—"
"I disagree," Tu Hu interrupted directly. His voice was flat, but very clear.
"Qi Guo also couldn't agree to let him join the cabinet," Jiang Mengxiong said. "If Li Yi doesn't understand how to respect this position, then Jing Guo should find someone else who does."
"Alright." Ying Jiang Hong raised his hand, stopping the other True Immortals who were about to speak: "In accordance with the agreement of the Taixu Alliance, Jing Guo exercises its own power and hands over the quota of Taixu Pavilion members under our jurisdiction to Li Yi, the True Immortal Taiyu."
He looked at Jiang Mengxiong: "The quota reserved by Jingguo is for Jingguo to decide. Your suggestion is good, but this celestial master does not accept it."
Jiang Mengxiong didn't even raise his eyelids: "He can enter the cabinet, but Qi State objects. Remember—when your Jing Country real person entered the cabinet, Qi State objected!"
This voice was like a heavenly drum, booming once and causing clouds to move in all directions.
Let me know if you have any other text you'd like me to translate!
On the divination platform, people of all kinds were momentarily stunned.
Tu Hu whispered, "I was the one who opposed it first. Why did you take all the credit"
Let me know if you have any other text you'd like me to translate!
"Alas, this matter has become quite a stir!" Qu Jinkui sighed. "I didn't want to oppose it initially, I highly acknowledge Taiyu Zhenren's abilities. But you people from Jingguo, how can you have both Entering the cabinet is no small matter, not even a formality, this is truly unacceptable! Therefore, I cast my vote against, expressing my doubtful attitude."
The Grand Qin official, Fan Su, smiled and said, "As the saying goes, if you give me a piece of wood, I will repay you with a jewel. Previously, I supported Jiang Wang's entry into the cabinet, and the Duke of Yu State supported my support. Now, I can only support his opposition—I oppose Li Yi's entry into the cabinet."
Qu Jin Kui had a face full of disgust, like he just ate a fly.
“Repay kindness with kindness,” the following sentence is, “If one doesn't reciprocate, treat them as good friends forever!”
If someone overheard this, they'd think Qin and Chu were close as family.
"Palace Master Xi Yan of Hongwu said: 'Palace Master, I deal with matters, not people. We have gathered here for the future of the Merchant Clan. The importance of this Taixu Pavilion needs no explanation to King Jingguo. Now, even Li Yi himself is not present, and he sends some unworthy substitute as a representative. I find this highly inappropriate.'"
He looked down at the man who had once fought on the Starmoon Battlefield, named Wang Kun. "Wang Kun, is that your name Otherwise, you'd be the one joining the cabinet. At least you're here and have an attitude!"
Wang Kun was so scared that his face turned pale, he didn't dare to speak.
All the countries, Qi, Chu, Qin, and Jing, have declared their stance and oppose Li's entry into the cabinet!
This in fact cannot change the result that Jingguo has a place.
Let me know if you have any other text you'd like me to translate!
But it seemed to be proclaiming another fact—
Jingguo will always be the first, Jingguo can always be special, Jingguo will always make rules and transcend them at any time. I'm sorry, such a time is gone forever!
The quotas of all countries have already been decided. Does it really matter whether Li Yi himself comes to Taixu Mountain
When Jing Guo held the sword and dominated the world, his power extended in all directions. This was nothing compared to that.
But now, it matters.
All the True Masters of various sects remained silent. Even Zhi'e Chan Master, known for his fiery temper, showed no inclination to comment. They chose to stand aloof, observing the disputes between the Six Great Hegemon Nations from a distance.
"Tu Hu, Jiang Mengxiong, Qu Jinkui, Fan Shinian, Gong Xiyan!" Ying Hong called out each name one by one, his hands spread wide, and smiled. "Dear friends! I've heard all of your objections. I'll go back and give Li Yi a good talking to, asking him why he only understands cultivation but not the art of human relations, making so many elders disapprove of him—but now is still the time to form the Taixu Pavilion. Let's begin discussing our next member!"
"What else is there to discuss" Jiang Mengxiong said directly, "Is twenty-six year old Li Yi's time truly precious Twenty-three year old Jiang Wang has also arrived! At this time, Li Yi can afford to wait, but they can't Since the Jingguo people want to fool around, let's just skip the process! I announce— Chong Xuan Zun, Cang Ming, Dou Zhao, Qin Zhizhen, Huang Sheli, all enter the cabinet!"
"Alas, it seems I need to reflect as well." Tu Hu said: "I, the High Priest of Cangtu Divine Teachings, bearing the mandate of the divine and the weight of the grasslands, squandered precious time on such trivialities. Not a single young man saw through it. Southern Heavenly Master, let us reflect together." Qu Jin Kui waved his hand: "As General Jiang said, we are old and too lazy to wait."
Fan Xue said: "Qin has always respected the worthy, and I have no objection."
Gong Xiyan said in a soft voice, "That's it." Of the nine members of the council, seven had now been chosen.
"Although you have already announced your decision, as the pillar of humanity, the Central Grand Jing Empire still needs to express its stance." Ying Jiang Hong's gaze fell like sunlight, sweeping over each of the young real people one by one: "Zhong Xuan Zun, Cang Ming, Dou Zhao, Qin Zhi Zhen, Huang She Li, you are all good children, the unparalleled geniuses of humanity. The clouds above your heads should not obscure your brilliance, and the mistakes of the elders should not bury you. One Jing supports you entering the cabinet and expects you to make more contributions to humanity."
"Oh" Qu Jinkui said, "Since the Southern Celestial Master still has to show his stance, then this old man will also show one—Chu State does not support Qin Zhizhen's entry into the cabinet!"
Fan Sian burst into laughter and said, "Duke Yu of the State of Yu is being a little too overbearing! But the clouds above shouldn't obscure Dou Zhao's brilliance. The State of Qin supports Dou Zhao's entry into the cabinet!"
Jiang Mengxiong said expressionlessly, "Now, I announce the last two members of Taixu Pavilion -- Zhong Xuan and Ju Kui, please come forward!"
The gossip station was unusually quiet, and Jiang Wang was rather perplexed.
At the beginning, Tai Xu Ge said it was open to young cultivators. But these two in front of me, where do they even fit the description of "young" Zhong Xuan is a direct disciple of Sima Heng, and he looks every bit the learned scholar, with his long robes, long beard, and gentle and elegant demeanor. Compared to Sima Heng, he's at least over a hundred years old!
Needless to say about the drama, the real person of Guitian Palace, Iron Law Cage holder, my old acquaintance from the North Star, is not young from any angle.
But if age is not a limitation, Zhong Xuan and Ju Kui may struggle to impress the audience.
Apart from the affiliation with a nation, the most convincing candidates are Lu Shuanghe, who is considered the number one martial artist today, Ren Qiuli, regarded as the number one strategist, Gu Shiyi, a renowned and independent hero who hasn't yet taken the path of immortality.
This is a simple string.
But things were set that way, with no change due to Tai Xu Pavilion member Jiang Zhenren's doubts.
Eight true men who were entering the cabinet stood together, each with an extraordinary air. Zhong Xuanyan was profound and cultured, while Ji Kui was methodical and disciplined like a law. The six younger true men were full of youthful vigor.
Li Yi's Wang Kun is also a genius, but standing next to him, he seems very insignificant.
In fact, at the initial meeting of the Tai Xu Alliance, all parties agreed that young cultivators would be selected for the cabinet positions as a way to screen candidates.
But besides the Six Great Powers, where could there be so many such young real people
Let me know if you have other text you'd like me to translate!
If the Tai Xu Pavilion were to be entirely controlled by a hegemon, then there would be no talk of fairness.
Moreover, these people are indeed too young, especially those besides Cangming and Qin Zhizhen. They all have very willful experiences. To just hand over all the power and let them manage Tai Xu Pavilion is somewhat irresponsible.
After much discussion, it was agreed that two experienced and reliable individuals were still needed to serve as the stabilizing force, like a precious pearl or an anchor.
Therefore, these two were chosen. Zhongxuan representing Confucianism, and Ju Kui representing Legalism.
Firstly, learn from the changes of past and present, secondly, establish rules for the current situation.
Of course, there was no need to tell Jiang Wang about this in advance.
Given the current academic trends, the last three spots in Tai Xu Pavilion should go to "Confucianism, Law, and Buddhism".
The declining Mohist school was unable to compete with these three.
But Jiang Wang still had an undeniable position, so it could only be a three-way competition for two spots. In the end, that was the situation.
Let me know if you have any other text you'd like translated!
At Yingjiang Hong's command, the nine of them walked to the very center of the Bagua Platform.
It was a sunken square, like an arena, the lowest point of the entire Bagua Platform.
Ninety-nine stone steps, each one leading down.
Everyone walked this path in silence, without a sound. The steps were simple, the square ordinary, but as they went down, the atmosphere grew more solemn.
Jiang Wang walked on these stone steps, and for some reason, he thought of Xu Ze Fu — later, in the Tai Xu Illusionary Realm, he had specially gone to look for Xu Ze Fu who had already become a virtual spirit. The other party was still as peaceful as ever, talking about Taoism, cultivation, and life in the illusionary realm. From beginning to end, there was only one complaint. He said that after becoming immortal, the Taoist experiments lacked a bit of real feeling. Now those people in the sect were all messing around, with all sorts of strange ideas, blowing fireworks at every turn.
"When one is no longer in awe of life and death, it becomes difficult to capture inspiration," Xu Ze said.
The world is vast and diverse, with countless wonders to behold.
Here's the translation of your content, with HTML tags kept intact:
Let me know if you have any other text you'd like me to translate!
Chen Pu said, people always have to move forward, the power of moving forward is unstoppable.
People all want to climb upward.
Some are born on high, some struggle tirelessly, some strive with all their might, some make leaps and bounds, some crawl inch by inch. Some hoard the path, denying others a way forward, while some push others down. And yet there are those who pave the way, making it possible for more to climb upwards together.
Who, exactly, drives the times
Nine people walked down the last stone step, each with their own thoughts. But it wasn't until this moment that they were able to see that the last stone step had words on it. It read—"All beings below."
>Before attaining enlightenment, the former Grand Master of Vast Sky had once said: "Those of us who cultivate should be subservient to others." This statement does not mean that cultivators should be content with being beneath others. Instead, it means that those who transcend ordinary realms should bear extraordinary responsibilities and willingly become the stepping stones for humankind, contributing to the advancement of all people." Jiang Hong's voice echoed from above, seemingly reverberating through the layers of stone steps into everyone's hearts: "This is the very essence of the Vast Sky Pavilion. You are currently below all beings, and from today onwards, everything starts anew. May you all strive with all your might!"
At this time, a ray of clear light descended from the high heavens. Within the hazy glow, a shadowy image of an ancient attic appeared. Twelve majestic Dharma forms of True Monarchs seemed to be guardians, surrounding and protecting this attic.
The ethereal voice of the Taoist Lord, Taixu, sounded high and cold, resonating through both illusion and reality. "Come into the pavilion!"
As people looked down, the nine individuals representing the original members of the First Void Pavilion had already vanished.nd and waved, "Let's go sightseeing in the mountains and rivers. Come back after I settle things and eliminate the hidden dangers!""Jiang Wang thought for a moment, then asked, "Do you think anything...