Chapter Eighty-One: The Immutable Truth Transcends Time
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For many years, Mount Shu was regarded as a barrier by the Yue Kingdom. It served as a tranquil grove beyond the walls of academies and a bamboo fence surrounding study rooms.
The sound of books can pass through, but wind and rain cannot penetrate.
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Before Daoli Xinqi, the responsibility was held by Mugudang Academy.
It is located at the foot of a mountain of books. As soon as the drum sounds in the evening, all sounds cease.
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Numerous schools of thought vied with each other, until dusk fell and the clamor ceased. Even at the beginning of a new era marked by upheaval and warfare, when dragons and serpents stirred on land and smoke filled the sky, war never reached the mountain of books.
Of course, if Emperor Taizu had unified the world back then and achieved the status of a ruler of all under heaven, as his supporters and co-existential Taoist practitioners, unifying one hundred schools of thought would have been almost a foregone conclusion.
After the advent of Daoli's new enlightenment, as the bookshelves and walls of the library, there were large and small countries.
Students of Confucianism from the states of Song, Yue, Li, Liang, as well as earlier states like Xia, Shao, and Yan, all had a considerable number who entered government service.
Of course, Chu State had such people as well. Wu Ling, who advocated for the integration of military and Confucian scholars, once lived on Mount Shu for three months.
Being as powerful as the State of Chu, naturally, it meant ruling over a hundred other states and using them for its own purposes. No matter what school of thought they studied, all scholars were expected to prioritize the State of Chu and act in its best interests. However, being a Confucian disciple was like having a wall built ahead of you, blocking the wind and rain first.
Since the opening of the national system, countries have risen and fallen, perished and revived, but the mountains of books have always stood firm.
"Coming into the world" and "entering the world" are analogous to the relationship between Mount Shu and the Four Great Academies.
The Book Mountain hopes to maintain an aloof attitude, unlike the Daoist sect and the Daoist kingdom merging into one, nor like the current Mo School actively engaging in the world, nor like the withered Glory Courtyard, which was razed overnight.
Now the dusk drum academy has moved to Huoshui, Chu State destroyed Nandou and Ya Wen Yue, in fact it is already outside Shushan Gate.
At the moment Gao Zheng died, Yueguo was already teetering on the brink of collapse. Millennia of its glorious history had been overturned like an inverted hourglass, waiting for its final sands to run out. The flowing sand measured the waning time of the Wen royal family, but it also marked the steps of Chu state knocking at the door beyond the mountains of books.
Shushan has repeatedly made its stance clear, from Yansheng to Chen Pu. Tonight, they were simply forced out by Wen Jingxiu. Finally, they stood directly in front of Chu Ren, expressing their position more clearly than ever.
The life and death of a true emperor should be governed by the rules of the national system, and he should not be unjustly punished. Yue Ting is innocent and should not die prematurely.
The Eastern Celestial Master of the State of Jing also sealed this sentence.
The reason Yueguo has enjoyed long-term peace and stability is not due to Yueguo itself. When Gaozheng led the Xianxian Alliance, he also brought in Mugu Shuyuan, Nandou Dian, and Shushan. This allowed them to secure one of the four fixed entrances to the Immortal Slaying Forest.
Wen Jingxiu had always known that the Yue country held no future!
It's not that there are no talented people or loyal ministers in Yue. The only reason Yue has no future is because it borders Chu. Chu has deep roots and a vast canopy, absorbing all the sunlight and water of the south.
The closer other root timbers are, the more perilous their situation.
Only those who are exceptionally capable, like Gao Zheng, can be banished to seclusion and live as a recluse on the Hidden Xiang Peak. His grand political ambitions were only sketched out before being abruptly halted. He is one step away from the path of success but cannot take that final stride.
What could be the fate of a country next to a powerful empire
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The neighboring state of Yang, next to Qi, is a bloody example.
Even the situation in Yang Guo was much more difficult than that in Yue Guo.
Ji Cheng of the Ji clan from Tianxiong, even Shen Lin wasn't allowed to see him.
The last emperor of the Yang Dynasty, Yang Jiande, was once a formidable figure on the battlefield, rivaling the likes of Zhong Xuan and Chu Liang. However, he ultimately fell prey to demonic cultivation—not because his will was weak, but because he had no other choice.
The subjugation of Yang by Qi was inevitable, a smooth and natural progression.
Because the supporters behind Yanguo have already been cleared out. Some were crippled with long limbs, and some were directly eradicated.
Now that the State of Chu has destroyed the Nan Dou and killed Gao Zheng, isn't it just a retelling of stories from the Eastern Territories
Shell stripped, soft flesh to be devoured.
This lump of soft flesh, if it wants to stay safe, either needs to grow spines, or be poisonous, or hide inside another unpeelable shell.
Standing outside Kuaiji City and looking out, gazing upon history and the vast expanse of the world, at first glance, it seems there are countless choices. However, all these winding paths ultimately lead to decay.
There are no earth-shattering upheavals, impossible to stir up waves in this stagnant pool.
Such a warm and gentle gentleman like Chen Pu, a learned elder, saying "I am not your master" is a very clear statement setting boundaries.
Of course Wen Jingxiu knew. But he had no other choice.
If he doesn't do anything, who will help the Yue Kingdom If he doesn't make a choice, who will give the Yue Kingdom a path to follow
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At the dead of night when Gong Zhiliang also died, he walked alone through the capital city and reached Taimiao. He walked into the cluster of halls where ancestors were worshipped.
Here only burn incense, fluttering prayer flags, and silent shrines.
He walked into it, a most revered shrine. Before the imposing spirit statue, he slowly knelt down.
One cushion, one lonely figure, utter silence all around!
He looked up at the golden statue, its features obscured by the smoke of fireworks, and his own face seemed to blur as well. "Taizu," he murmured, "it seems I have finally understood what it means to be truly alone."
> Yue Guo often claims to have a history of thousands of years, but it actually includes the history of the Southern Chen state.
Of course, the relationship between Yue and Nandou Dian and Shushan also stems from the Nanzhao Kingdom. It's just that Yue replaced Chen's flag and took on Chen's responsibilities. For Nandou Dian and Shushan, their support for Yueguo has spanned thousands of years. To them, "Yue" or "Chen" makes no difference.
In the third year of Daoli, during the Southern Chen Dynasty, Min Chui-fan, deputy military governor of Kanglong Army, assassinated the young lord of Southern Chen. The Southern Chen Dynasty was overthrown. Wen Yuan, the regular military governor of Kanglong Army, was widely respected and supported by the people. He ascended to the throne.
According to the Yue Shu, - During the Southern Chen dynasty, the young prince was unfortunate. The officials gathered and discussed it. Ministers from all departments rushed in, and Taizu was unaware. He was pushed onto the Dragon Throne. Taizu was startled and wanted to get up, but a general said: "If you, Your Majesty, sit on the Dragon Throne now, you will be punished by death. If Your Majesty sits on the Dragon Throne now, it is heaven's will." Taizu wept and did not get up, so he sat down firmly on the Dragon Throne, marking the beginning of the founding of the country.
Wenbian changed "Chen" to "Yue," establishing the Yue Kingdom. The Wen clan's imperial family became the ruler of this land from then on, and it has been 1,593 years so far.
For a long time after the establishment of the Yue Kingdom, the old system of the Chen Dynasty remained unchanged, continuing its previous policies. International relations with other nations still used the title "Emperor of the Chen State" in written correspondence. The relocation of the capital to Kuaiji by Yue Taizu Wenyuan marked his complete control over the country. Only after this did he begin to reform the national system, eradicating all traces of the Southern Chen Dynasty.
Over the course of its 1,592 years of history, this river has naturally produced many powerful individuals. There have also been some truly exceptional people who deserve to be called masters of their time.
For example, the three friends of Hulingshan who founded the country with Yue Taizu Wenyu.
For example, the founder of the Yue kingdom had to make five visits before persuading the head of the Ge family.
For example, the real person who was later sought after by Ge and lost...
But there wasn't even a single true monarch.
The path to the pinnacle is treacherous, with the Chu State's blade poised above. One step further and heads will roll; hence no one dares to advance.
Through countless historical texts, many names have shone brightly for a time, but none have crossed the line. The majesty of Chu and the frustration of Yue are all captured here.
There lived in Yue a renowned man whose given name was Jiang Wang. He was known to nearly every person of note there.
In Ren Qiu Li's arranged "Mirror River of Time and Space, Heavenly Mechanism Array," he relentlessly fought — it was unclear whether it had been a long time or just a moment.
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In summary, most of the names found in historical records of Yue have long since parted ways with appearance.
"You seem to have lost all sense of time, yet it doesn't affect your fighting." Ren Qiu's voice echoed in the room.
“Time is just another measure beyond numbers. To read history, one doesn't need to calculate anything, just read through this book and eliminate all the heroes within it,” Jiang Wang stood in the narrow corridor, a long sword in hand, his clothes spotless. “Shouldn’t we be able to serve the main course now”
The cells on either side of the corridor were emptying at a slower pace. At first, they poured out in a frenzy, then only a few popped out here and there, and now there was no movement at all.
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"A good book needs to be read carefully, and a great dish needs to be savored slowly." Ren Qiu said softly, "Does Master Jiang think that the history of Yue Country is not exciting enough"
"If this is all there is at the moment, it's indeed not enough."
"Although Yue Guo wasn't a hegemon, it still had its own grandeur." Ren Qiu Li's voice was ethereal, refusing observation: "We should all revere history. Because everything today comes from the past."
“The past is over. After all, ‘afterward’ starts from ‘now’. Tianji Zhenren, you better have some other tricks up your sleeve.” Jiang Wang said calmly, “Otherwise, I’ll be very disappointed with the title of ‘Number One in Computing Power’. And I won’t be so expectant of Lu Shuanghe either.”
Ren Qiu Li's voice echoed, "Having fought so many famous historical figures from Yue Guo, you should feel the changes in your body... Do you guess if you will die of old age here"
In this battle where he risked his life to fight for his country, Jiang Wang witnessed the history of Yue and was inevitably swept away by some time —
Even if you just take two random steps, the time spent on those two steps is still passing. No one can avoid it.
However, in the "Mirror River Heavenly Mechanism Array," this passage of time was amplified.
If an ordinary person were here, walking a single step might already be a lifetime.
Jiang Wangping calmly surveyed his surroundings, never ceasing to observe: "My body has indeed experienced some time, but the process... it's been agonizingly slow."
He casually drew a sword flower: "I have the lifespan of an immortal, and I haven't even reached thirty yet. If time and space are your only barrier, before I die of old age, I will definitely find you and kill you."
When the divine descended, his physique had already caught up to that of Chongxuan who had been tempered a thousand times.
Once he attained the state of perfect enlightenment, killing six great truths and encircling the Dao with boundless understanding, this mortal body was forged through countless trials and tribulations, becoming nearly immortal. Even the "Mirror River Heaven Machine Array" – the most unique and inescapable temporal threat – faced significant setbacks before this unyielding being.
And he is so young! He has plenty of time to fight back.
Even if he were a real person a thousand years old, he would probably be impatient and desperately seeking a way out.
Today's Jiang Wang faces everything with ease and has no weaknesses.
Ren Qiu'li didn't speak this time.
But in another room, another voice sounded. It was a deep, magnetic male voice, slow and measured in its delivery.
"Kindhearted, ambitious, and a fine young man!"
Following the sound, a portly middle-aged man with long ears that fell to his shoulders and hands that reached his knees walked out. He was dressed in ceremonial robes, with a sword hanging from his waist. His features were kind, and he wore a faint smile, yet it gave one the feeling of "though smiling, still commanding."
Only those who have long held positions of power possess this kind of aura.
He uttered three "good"s in succession, standing at the end of the narrow corridor, as if that was where everything began. The thousand five hundred and ninety-two years of Yue history flowed from him.
Jiang Wang looked at him: "Emperor Wu of Yue, Wen Yuan Emperor Taizong of Yue, Wen Zhong"
This man laughed and said, “How could a strong young man make his elderly father work My name is Wen Zhong. Sadly, I can only echo in history, so I won't have my father come out to fight with you.”
Zhuangzi's statement that his father was idle is a euphemism for the fact that Emperor Wenyuan of the Yue state couldn't defeat him. If Wenyuan had been strong enough, this situation would probably have been "father and son fighting on the battlefield," or "two generations of monarchs fighting side by side."
It is well known that the greatest king in Yue history, in terms of both civil and military achievements, was King Wenzhong of Yue. Even Yue Taizu, who established the nation, is widely considered to be far inferior to him.
Wen Zhong's appearance was indeed quite different from the previous historical figures from other countries—Min Tui Fan was insane, Long Ru Zhi was stubborn and foolish, and the Three Friends of Hu Ling were strong but their thinking was significantly lagging behind. Ge Shi Zhenren was almost in a half-dream state.
At this moment, Wen Zhong is like a living person who has walked out of history.
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But what truly surprised Jiang Wang was...Wen Zhong seemed to be able to control the "Mirror River of Time and Space Array," or at least had some authority within this array presided over by Ren Qiu Li. Because he seemed to be able to decide whether Taizu Wen Yuan would participate in the battle!
"Since it is a time of bloodshed, this junior will not be polite." Jiang Wang gazed at this legendary monarch in the history of Yue: "My name is Jiang Wang."
"Last name Jiang" Wen Zhong looked at him, "A member of the Qi royal family"
"A person from the countryside is not noble," Jiang Wangbo said calmly. "My father, Jiang Changshan, is a medicinal material merchant in Fengxi Town, Fenglin City. I opened a tavern in Xingyueyuan, and the business is doing fairly well."
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"A hero is not judged by his origins, but I, an old man, have forgotten all about that!" Wen Zhong did not rush to attack, but instead looked up at the flowing time on the vault and sighed: "Time passes like water, I can't even remember what year it is today!"
"Dao Li San Jiu San Ba Nian." Ren Qiu Li's voice said this time.
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Jiang Wang drew his sword but remained silent. Before entering this formation, he had already ascended to the Daoist realm for three thousand nine hundred and twenty-eight years!
He wasn't sure if it had truly been ten years, or if Qiu Li was intentionally saying these things to unsettle him—before killing Qiu Li, it didn't matter. At this moment, he didn't care about anything, not even time, only this battle.
"I ascended to the throne in 2433 and ruled for ninety-seven years. I was unable to truly revitalize the nation, and abdicated in 2530. In 2531… my Dao failed, my path dissolved, and I died." Wen Zhong sighed with his hands clasped behind him, lost in reminiscence: "At that time, it was the star god 'Xuan He' who obstructed my path to success. Has he been reborn now"
Ren Qiu-li's voice said: "You should ask Jiang Wang in front of you this question. He is a member of the first Taixu Pavilion and has close ties with the high levels of Chu State."
She deliberately spoke in Daoist terms, intending to convey meaning through the sounds themselves.
Therefore, even over a thousand years ago, Wen Zhong could understand the weight of Tai Xu Ge's members.
Emperor Yue of the Tang Dynasty looked at Jiang Wang with great interest: "I didn't expect you to be so young and already have such accomplishments! Is Zhuge Yi still alive"
“I am not well acquainted with the Star Shaman,” Jiang Wang said. “But the True Lord of Derivation has lived for ten thousand years, and Chu State has been around for less than four thousand! You destroyed ‘Xuan Mo’ That was just one of the Twelve Star Gods. I can’t think of any reason why the Great Shaman of Chu wouldn’t be alive.”
Wen Zhong let out a hearty laugh: "It seems the information about this young man from Nandou Hall is inaccurate. He isn't particularly close to Chu."
“He’s close to the Duke of Huai’s family.” Ren Qiuli’s voice said, “This is precisely why, the current Duke of Huai came knocking because his disappearance almost got the current Emperor of Yue killed.”
"Since Taixu Pavilion adheres to neutrality and serves the common good, and this member of Taixu Pavilion is so young and influential, plus the connections he has with people like the current Marquis of Huai who came knocking on his door... why would he be here" Wenzhong wasn't in a hurry to concern himself with his descendants; he simply asked, "Current celestial mechanisms, you shouldn't speak now - Where is Changsheng Jun"
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Ren Qiu Li indeed did not speak.
At this moment, a voice replied: "Changsheng Jun cut his name and fled, the Nandou Hall is gone!"
Jiang Wang stood in the middle of the narrow corridor, sword at her side.
This is a test.
On the other end of the corridor, as if at the very edge of time, a solitary and austere old man suddenly appeared.
He frowned, as if burdened by the weight of the world. His eyes, deep and still like ancient wells, rippled with a hidden turmoil. At first, he paid no attention to Jiang Wang, but instead, across the narrow corridor, bowed deeply to Wen Zhong at the far end: "Grassman Gao Zheng, former Prime Minister of Yue before his retirement - pays his respects to Your Majesty!" let us settle this through battle.He didn't believe it. An unknown nobody who appeared out of nowhere, could actually crush him, the direct descendant of the Tai clan, in this sacred and forbidden mo...