Chapter 683 - 683 A Sage's Inheritance
683 A Sage’s Inheritance
As time passed and the Kingdom of Dawn grew stronger, this kind of virtual rank would be removed when all the soldiers’ cultivation base had been completely improved. This was the benefit of being the first. Once the system was completely formed, no matter how talented one was, they still had to start from a small soldier in the army and improve step by step. They had to continuously make military achievements in order to be promoted quickly.
Basically, it was impossible to be like now, where as long as one had talent, once they joined, they could be promoted.
This was the difference between joining first and joining later.
“Thank you, Country Lord!”
Zhang Fei had lived in the Kingdom of Dawn for a long time, so he had a deep understanding of everything here. He was also clear that the Nine-Rank Military System was very strict. Normally speaking, it was impossible to make an exception and appoint him. Now that he could receive the nominal title of two-star heavenly general, the importance he received was no small matter.
“Those who have made contributions should be rewarded. This time, you have made a great contribution, so you should naturally be rewarded. You will be rewarded with 10,000 Star Coins and the cultivation technique, the Four-form Code, which can be combined with any cultivation technique. As long as one cultivates it, one would be able to use the iron and blood Qi of heaven and earth to increase their cultivation and connect with the Qi dynamic of the soldiers in the army. You will also receive a house in the City of Dawn.”
Li Xiang pondered for a while and gave out the reward in one go.
10,000 Star Coins was a huge sum of money, enough to buy all kinds of supplies.
In addition, the Four-form Code was a top-notch cultivation technique. It would not affect his other cultivation techniques. On the contrary, it had a kind of tolerance that could accommodate other cultivation techniques. It only had the characteristics of the Great Heavenly Starlight Code.
The value of the house he was bestowed with was also astonishing.
All of these added together would definitely be a generous reward.
Zhang Fei naturally knew the value of these items. His black face immediately revealed a simple and honest smile. He bowed and said, “Then I’ll accept it.”
With these items in his hands, he could completely transform his cultivation and strength once again. He could even break through the final barrier and step into the divine realm.
It was impossible to refuse.
After these matters were settled, the group once again discussed the details of the Immortal Academy, such as how to recruit the cultivators, how to set the rules, and so on.
After two hours, they all left.
Qi Jiguang strolled around the City of Dawn, trying to understand all sorts of information about the Kingdom of Dawn. From its birth to its development, no matter how big or small, as long as he could find out, he would do so.
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At this moment, there were only three people left in the Star Palace: Li Xiang, Cai Yong, and Cai Yan.
“Father, you’re also a cultivator now, and you’re probably cultivating the Confucianism cultivation technique. After becoming a cultivator, your lifespan will increase. This time, the heavens have allowed us to reunite as father and daughter. In the future, Yan’er will be filial to you.”
Cai Yan looked at her father in joy. She could not suppress the joy in her heart.
As cultivators, their lifespans had increased greatly, and they would naturally have the time and opportunity to pay their respects.
Cai Yan didn’t stay in the Kingdom of Dawn for nothing. She had such a good relationship with Yang Mi and the others, so how could she lack top-tier cultivation methods?
Even though she had only cultivated for a short period of time and her strength was still lacking, with her aptitude and talent, as well as the vast amount of resources, she would definitely be a top existence in the future.
“That’s right. Elder Cai will be in charge of the Immortal Academy in the future. According to what I know, the more profound one’s knowledge is, the more scholarly one’s aura is, and the more popular one is, the faster one will be able to cultivate the techniques of Confucianism. In fact, one might even be able to advance a thousand miles in a day with an irresistible force if one were to gain an epiphany. The position of the Principal is the most promising. As long as the name of the Immortal Academy is known throughout the world, Elder Cai might be able to become a sage.” Li Xiang said with a smile.
Placing Cai Yong in the position of Principal was not a casual decision. This position could nurture sages.
“Yan’er is my only daughter, and I’ll have to trouble you to take care of her since you have the ambition, spirit, and even ability of the chaotic universe, and now you have such a strong foundation, you may have a chance to rule in the future. How can this old man not support you?” Cai Yong said with a smile.
Although they had only spent a short time together, after a few interactions, their feelings were quite good.
Furthermore, if the Immortal Academy was well-managed, it would be able to gather the reputation of countless people. It would have immeasurable benefits for the Confucianism cultivation technique.
“Elder Cai, there’s a top-notch Confucianism cultivation technique in the Scripture Library called the Hanqing Secret Records. Elder Huang and many others cultivate this technique. If there’s a need, you can go and check out this cultivation technique.”
“There’s no need. Even though Jixia Academy is damaged, there are still many cultivation techniques left behind. There are even quite a few cultivation techniques from the Hundred Schools of Thought. There are also rare treasures that fell from the sky into the academy. For example, the ruler in my hand is the Extreme Yang Ruler. It’s very compatible with the righteous Qi of Confucianism, and I’ve refined it into a natal treasure. The cultivation technique I practice is the Seven Evidence Heart Cultivation Manual, which is the legendary Confucian sacred scriptures created by Sage Confucius.” Cai Yong said with a smile.
It was said that the Seven Evidence Heart Cultivation Manual was passed on by Sage Confucius.
The seven-word mantra: Know to stop, stop, stability, tranquility, at ease, deliberation, and attainment, was the Seven-step Confucian Cultivation of the Confucius sect and the highest outline of the study of the Dao of Daxue. Education was the Confucian sect’s focus, and nurturing was the most important. Only after completing humanity and human ethics could they enter society and practice.
Therefore, in the opening lecture of Daxue, it was said: The way of great learning consists in manifesting one’s bright virtue.
The Confucian sect’s Seven Evidence Heart Cultivation Manual was the cultivation of inner light, which started from the cultivation of the body, so Daxue said: From the Emperor to the commoners, they all focused on cultivation.
It could divide the seven-word mantra into three levels.
The first level was to know to stop and stop. When you know to stop, you have stability.
The second level was stability, tranquility, at ease. When you have stability, you find tranquility. When you are tranquil, you can be at ease.
The third level was deliberation and attainment.
When you are at ease, you can deliberate, and with deliberation, you can attain. The seven-word mantra of the Seven Evidence Heart Cultivation Manual restricted each other and could not be separated. The three levels were closely linked as one advanced step-by-step.
The root of this technique was the seven-word mantra. Using the seven-word mantra, one could prove one’s body and mind, establishing one’s words and virtue, and one’s knowledge and actions as one. Naturally, the state of mind was fine. The way of Confucius cultivated the heart and cultivated. Heart cultivation was cultivation.
As long as one had a firm belief, comprehending the seven-word mantra and proving one’s heart would allow one to obtain great magical powers. One’s cultivation could advance by leaps and bounds with an irresistible force.
The concept of this cultivation technique could be said to be incomparably profound.
There were few Confucianism cultivation techniques that could compare to it.
With this cultivation technique in his hands, Cai Yong naturally could not change to another cultivation technique.
“Sage Confucius’s cultivation technique. Congratulations, Elder Cai, for having such an opportunity. Becoming a sage is only a matter of time.”
Li Xiang took a deep breath. He had never thought that Cai Yong would have such a great opportunity to obtain such a cultivation technique.
As long as he didn’t die halfway, it was almost certain that Cai Yong would definitely become a top supreme master.