Chapter 708 - 707: The Way of Confucianism, Creating a New Law

Chu Sheng was rooted to the spot in shock for a long time.

He had only just come to his senses.

"Former Director, you’re practically a prophet!"

"To think you even guessed this."

Lu Lingchen smiled.

"It’s nothing more than a few crude divination arts I’ve picked up."

"Just a casual reading, that’s all."

Chu Sheng hesitated for a moment.

But he couldn’t suppress the question burning in his mind.

He asked aloud.

"Former Director, how did you ascend to the True God Realm under the Forbidden God Law?"

"And how can you ignore the Forbidden God Law and walk freely on Blue Star?"

For others to walk under the Forbidden God Law, they had to do one of two things.

They either had to sacrifice the Bloodline of an Ancient Exotic Beast...

Or sacrifice the Bloodline of their own descendants.

But on all of Blue Star, there were hardly any Ancient Exotic Beasts.

They were even rarer than Divine Realm experts.

The only reason those Ancient Gods from the Divine Domains could walk under the Forbidden God Law...

Was because they had sacrificed the Bloodlines of their own descendants.

And even then, they had only barely managed it.

The Former Director had always presented a benevolent image.

He was deeply loved by the people of Great Xia.

’Could it be...’

’That he’s also done something as cruel as performing a sacrifice?’

Such a question couldn’t help but rise in Chu Sheng’s mind.

"Evading the Forbidden God Law is not the only path to godhood."

Lu Lingchen seemed to see right through Chu Sheng’s thoughts.

He explained calmly.

"The Way of Scholarship I cultivate does not fall within the confines of the Forbidden God Law."

"Therefore, I can ignore the existence of the Forbidden God Law."

"I can ascend freely and walk freely."

Chu Sheng understood.

But now, he was even more shocked.

If a person wanted to become a god...

They had to master a certain Power of Law.

And comprehend that Power of Law to its absolute limit.

Setting aside the Primordial Era and Ancient Times,

Seven million years had passed since the beginning of the Divine Revelation Era.

All the Powers of Law in the cosmos had long been thoroughly studied by countless sages of the past.

The Destruction Law, the Five Elements Law, the Curse Law, the Time Law, the Space Law, and so on.

The Forbidden God Law established by Immortal Venerable Shi Xi back then encompassed all known Powers of Law.

Anyone who cultivated these Laws...

The moment they reached the Divine Realm...

Would be immediately sensed by the Forbidden God Law.

And a world-destroying Celestial Tribulation would descend upon them.

And yet, within this long-established system of Laws, Lu Lingchen...

Had forcefully carved out a brand new Power of Law, a path no one had ever walked before!!!

The Way of Scholarship!

’Awesome’ didn’t even begin to cover it.

If this had been during the Ancient Times...

He would undoubtedly be another Saint whose fame would shake the ages!!!

"Director Lu, you’re truly incredible."

Chu Sheng didn’t know what words to use to praise Lu Lingchen’s greatness.

"Do you want to learn it?"

Lu Lingchen suddenly asked.

There was a hint of expectation in his eyes.

Chu Sheng quickly shook his head.

"No, thanks. I don’t think I could."

Lu Lingchen’s Way of Scholarship...

Was something he, as the Director of the Great Xia Education Bureau...

Had only finally comprehended after hundreds of years of diligent work.

He had achieved astonishing results in Great Xia’s educational endeavors,

Enlightened countless students of Great Xia,

And accumulated immeasurable merit.

Only then did he finally grasp it.

Simply put...

’I could easily learn the Way of Scholarship through the system.’ Chu Sheng thought.

’But if I wanted to unleash its full power...’

’I’d have to be a model-citizen mosquito.’

’I’d have to lead by example in everything.’

’I’d have to consider whether my actions would negatively influence others.’

’I’m used to doing whatever I please.’

’I could never stand such restrictions.’

’Other Powers of Law are a better fit for me.’

’Like the Destruction Law.’

’No need to hesitate, just kill and be done with it!’

At Chu Sheng’s answer...

Lu Lingchen was slightly disappointed.

"What a pity."

"With your talent, if you were to study the Way of Scholarship with me,"

"You would surely be able to go much further down this path of Law."

"In the future, you would certainly be able to surpass me."

"Heh heh."

Chu Sheng gave a dry laugh.

And quickly changed the subject.

"Oh, right, Former Director."

"The Illusion Sea Spirit Emperor, the Poison Emperor, and the others... they were able to ascend to the Divine Realm under the Forbidden God Law."

"Does that have something to do with you, too?"

Lu Lingchen nodded.

"They are all my students."

"No wonder."

Chu Sheng said with dawning realization.

"I was wondering how each and every one of them managed to become a god under the Forbidden God Law."

"It turns out you were the one who taught them."

Then, it asked a question that had been greatly puzzling it.

"Former Director, why didn’t you finish off all those Ancient Gods from the Divine Domains just now?"

"With your power, killing them should have been as easy as turning over your hand, right?"

The fact that the Four Great Divine Domains were joining forces against Great Xia was already obvious.

It was just that Lu Lingchen’s sudden appearance had shattered their plans.

But that didn’t mean the Four Great Divine Domains would let Great Xia off the hook.

They had only been temporarily scared off.

With Lu Lingchen’s level of power,

He was bound to leave Blue Star and head to the Spirit Realm sooner or later.

When that time came, the Four Great Divine Domains would absolutely not let the opportunity go.

They would definitely join forces again and strike at Great Xia.

Therefore,

Whether they were allies or enemies,

Everyone was in agreement.

That Lu Lingchen should have taken this chance to kill all the Ancient Gods from the Four Great Divine Domains.

It was the best option.

To eliminate the problem for good.

No one had expected...

That Lu Lingchen would actually let the Four Great Divine Domains go.

Allowing them to return to their Divine Domains safely, without suffering any losses.

Lu Lingchen did not answer immediately.

He turned his head to look south.

In the direction of Great Xia.

There lay countless cities and villages.

And hundreds of millions of Great Xia’s people.

"Once a war between gods breaks out,"

"Who do you think suffers the most?"

Lu Lingchen asked calmly.

Chu Sheng looked in the same direction as Lu Lingchen.

And instantly understood his meaning.

Lu Lingchen could indeed kill all the Ancient Gods from the Divine Domains.

But those Ancient Gods were no pushovers.

They couldn’t pose a threat to Lu Lingchen,

But before they died,

They could retaliate against the ordinary people of Great Xia.

That was over a hundred Divine Realm experts!

And that wasn’t including the Divine Realm experts from the Four Great Divine Domains who hadn’t come.

All together, there were several hundred of them.

There was no way Lu Lingchen could kill all of them at once.

While Lu Lingchen was busy killing them,

If just one of them, in a final act of desperation,

Launched a suicide attack on one of Great Xia’s cities,

Countless ordinary people would die.

’Who could stop them?’

’Anyway, I know I couldn’t stop that many Ancient Gods.’

’The Illusion Sea Spirit Emperor and the Poison Emperor definitely couldn’t either.’

’And as strong as Lu Lingchen is,’

’Even he couldn’t possibly protect every single citizen of Great Xia at the same time.’

"Former Director, your considerations run truly deep."

Chu Sheng had to admire Lu Lingchen’s foresight.

He was always thinking about the common people of Great Xia.

It also became more certain...

That it was not suited for the Way of Scholarship.

’Having to be so cautious and consider so much just to get into a fight?’

’That’s just too exhausting!’

’A life of direct fighting and killing is much more my style.’

Lu Lingchen smiled.

A world-weary look entered his eyes.

"I have lived for several hundred years."

"I have seen too much war and death."

"The ones who suffer the most are always the ordinary people."

"If a war can be avoided, it should be."

"We should buy the people of Great Xia a little more time of peace."

After these few words of reflection,

Lu Lingchen suddenly said,

"Mosquito, after you ascend to the Divine Realm, you’ll be heading to the Spirit Realm, right?"

Chu Sheng nodded.

It didn’t understand why Lu Lingchen had suddenly asked this question.

"You’re a student of Jing University, so that makes you one of my students, in a way,"

Lu Lingchen continued.

"As your teacher, let me give you a gift."

"What gift?"

Chu Sheng asked instinctively.

Its eyes filled with anticipation.

’The Former Director is a True God Realm expert.’

’A gift from him is bound to be incredible.’

Lu Lingchen didn’t answer.

Instead, he looked up at the sky.

Immediately after,

He took a step forward.

And rode the wind upward.

Countless motes of golden light scattered down from his body.

The sky shimmered with iridescent, flowing clouds.

The sky over all of Great Xia...

Was dyed gold.

A warm and sacred aura...

Instantly...

Enveloped the entire land of Great Xia!!!