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Although Han Fei's news rarely reached Sanghai City in Qi after his return, as a disciple of Xunzi and a prince of Han State, he was still a disciple of Xunzi.

The news of Han Fei's defection to Qin was eventually known to the Confucian disciples and quickly spread back to Xiaoshengxianzhuang.

At this moment, Han Fei addressed the Lord of Mount Tai as "Young Master", which was as if he was telling them clearly that the Lord of the Underworld, the King of the Dead, in front of them was none other than the son of the King of Qin.

After being stunned for a while, Xunzi looked at the Lord of Mount Tai in disbelief and said, "Your Majesty, you really are playing a big joke on me!!"

"Master, please forgive me!" Han Fei smiled wryly as he approached Xunzi. After bowing, he said, "I only recently learned of your thoughts. Master, you know that I yearn for the laws of heaven and earth and strive to practice them diligently. Could there be a more worthy opportunity for me to exert my full strength than in the cycle of life and death, and the retribution of good and evil?"

Xunzi looked at Han Fei in astonishment and said, "Are you planning to practice Legalism in the underworld?"

Han Fei nodded and said, "Master, please allow me to report that since the birth of the young master, this world has changed. And it is a change that has not happened in a thousand years. The young master has set a precedent for our human race to possess the great power of ancient gods and demons. I am willing to establish a law for the three realms of heaven and earth that will last for all eternity! Before the young master, there were no gods in heaven and no gods on earth! After the young master, all gods in heaven and earth will become human beings!"

At this moment, Xunzi finally understood something. He looked at Han Fei in shock and said, "Besides you, among the various schools of thought, there are probably others who have also joined the army of the Lord, right?"

Han Fei smiled awkwardly and said, "As far as I know, Senior Bei Mingzi of the Taoist School and Dong Huang Taiyi of the Yin-Yang School have both been taught the secret method of the soul by you. They have become ghost immortals like me, breaking the barrier of life and death and being able to live forever in the world for five hundred years!!"

If at first Xunzi still held the idea of ​​"die if he fails", wanting to fight against unknown gods and demons for the sake of humanity, then now Xunzi has clearly understood, just as Han Fei said.

From the moment that young master appears, the world is about to undergo a thousand-year-long transformation. Even those who live and die in a single day will find a way to break free from the constraints of life and death and master the might of gods and demons.

Under such circumstances, among the various schools of thought, whoever sticks to the old ways will be eliminated by the prevailing trend.

No wonder, when he contacted the Taoists earlier, he learned that Bei Mingzi had split from the Taoist Tianzong and established a new lineage. Even the Yin-Yang School had ignored his warnings.

It turned out that they had already boarded the ship of some young master.

At this moment, the young master already had the support of Taoism, Yin-Yang School and Legalism.

Xunzi knew very well that with Han Fei's talent, as long as he was given the soil to display his talents, Han Fei would soon be able to become the leader of the legalists.

Although the Legalists were the most unique among the various schools of thought, lacking a clear line of succession between master and disciple, it wasn't that the Legalists lacked influence, but rather that those who truly achieved fame within the Legalists often met with untimely deaths.

All Legalist disciples dream of reforming the law and implementing their own ideas. However, doing so, regardless of success or failure, will inevitably lead to a fierce backlash.

Wu Qi, Shen Buhai, Shang Yang... these famous reformers, the death of their entire family was the least they could get.

By eradicating the root of the problem, the Legalist tradition would naturally face a devastating blow. While those who carried out the reforms would not have a good end, once successful, they would naturally be surrounded by a large number of followers. These followers could also be considered disciples of the Legalist school.

But compared to supporters of a particular school of thought, they were more like people in power. While they were outside the Legalists, they were also potential supporters of the Legalists.

Once Han Fei displayed his talents, he would surely be supported by a large number of Legalists.

If Li Si's support is added, he is already qualified to become the leader of the Legalists.

Just from what Han Fei had clearly stated, there were already three schools: Taoism, Legalism, and Yin-Yang. Who knew if there were any other people who had become supporters of this young master?

As for Bei Mingzi's attempt to establish a separate lineage, Xunzi scoffed at it completely. Everyone knows who knows who. Even within Confucianism, there were many branches.

Since the death of Confucius, Confucianism has been divided into many parts. However, when facing other schools of thought, Confucianism still firmly carries the banner of Confucianism.

Compared to the internal strife within Confucianism, Taoism, despite the split between the Celestial and Human sects, appears to be much more harmonious. Even with the addition of Bei Mingzi, the Earthly sect, perhaps Taoism will usher in a long-awaited merger.

After knowing everything, Xunzi suddenly felt a sense of urgency in his heart.

Confucianism is a prominent school of thought in the contemporary world. If we fail to join the great changes initiated by this young master, Confucianism will soon be in decline.

After all, Legalism, Yin-Yangism, and Taoism all have gods and goddesses, but Confucianism does not. So who would trust Confucianism?

This disciple, Han Fei, in particular, will use his own knowledge to establish eternal laws for heaven, earth, and humanity. Even the operation of the underworld and the cycle of life and death will be under his control!

Under such circumstances, if Confucianism falls behind, it will probably have no chance of making a comeback in the future.

Chapter 192: The True Ancient Gods and Demons! Establishing a System of Heavenly Gods and Earthly Beings!

After all, he was Han Fei's master. Although Xunzi was eager for Confucianism to embark on Ying An's ship, so that Confucian disciples could occupy a place in the future Three Realms.

But it is not easy to express this kind of thoughts directly.

After all, we can't let people think that Confucianism is a doctrine that disregards ethical principles for the sake of profit, right?

More importantly, Xunzi and Confucianism had recently contacted various schools of thought and countries around the world, wanting to confront the Lord of Mount Tai in front of them and prevent these ancient gods and demons from making a comeback.

Even if we know that everything is a misunderstanding, and that the so-called Lord of Mount Tai is not a true ancient god or demon, but a human, or a prince of the Qin State, such a quick change of attitude still makes people feel that Confucianism is too obsessed with profit!

Just when Xunzi was hesitating about what reason to use to speak to Han Fei.

As the head of the Confucian school, Fu Nian seemed to have guessed Xunzi's dilemma and bowed deeply to Han Fei, saying, "Mr. Han Fei, I hope you will consider my past as a Confucian student and support our Confucian school by personally meeting me, young master!"

Han Fei was stunned for a moment, then reacted like lightning. The reason why Fu Nian called him "sir" at this moment was that he regarded himself as the representative of the Legalists.

Although Han Fei himself was quite dismissive of the Confucian doctrines such as benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom and trustworthiness, he firmly believed that human nature was evil and could not be restrained without law.

But at this moment, facing Fu Nian's attitude of directly regarding himself as the representative of the Legalists, he couldn't help but feel a little sad in his heart.

"Master Fu Nian, what are you talking about!?" Han Fei clasped his fists and saluted, saying, "It's just that, regarding Master Fu Nian's request, Han Fei can only report it to you, Master, and cannot make the decision for you. I hope Master Fu Nian will forgive me!"

"In that case, thank you very much, sir!" Fu Nian stood up and saluted Han Fei again.

Seeing Fu Nian, worthy of his position as the head of Confucianism, decisively seeking help from Han Fei at this moment, Xunzi couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. He glanced at the Lord of Mount Tai standing nearby. Xunzi asked curiously, "Your Majesty is the Lord of the Underworld, the ruler of the dead. I wonder what your relationship is with that prince of Qin?"

"Xunzi is the master of Confucianism. I wonder what his relationship is with Xunzi?" The Lord of Mount Tai asked instead of answering.

Xunzi understood what the Lord of Mount Tai meant in an instant, but it was precisely because he understood it that he became even more horrified.

Because this clearly represents that the Lord of Mount Tai in front of him is just a second identity of that young master.

As a prominent figure in a distinct lineage of Confucianism, Xunzi's wisdom was not dogmatic. Quite the contrary, within a Confucian school that espoused the inherent goodness of human nature, he was able to maintain that human nature is inherently evil, even inventing his own unique Confucian system. This alone demonstrates Xunzi's talent.

It was precisely because of this seemingly perfunctory question from the Lord of Mount Tai that Xunzi finally felt what the power of gods and demons truly meant.

For them, identity is merely a label. Xunzi and Xunzi are one and the same. But they can only be one and the same.

But for a young master who possessed boundless magical powers, being the Lord of Mount Tai was merely one of his identities. This identity, while independent of the outside world, was also a part of the young master.

Such incredible ability really made Xunzi, who understood the greatness of it, feel an unprecedented shock.

"I see!" After coming back to his senses, Xunzi nodded and said, "I'm sorry to have embarrassed you today, Your Majesty. Xun Kuang will personally explain to the leaders of the Hundred Sects soon. I hope Your Majesty will forgive me!"

The Lord of Mount Tai looked at Xunzi with great interest and said, "Do you know what this means?"

Xunzi smiled bitterly. How could he not know?

Previously, he had firmly believed that the Lord of Mount Tai was a returning ancient god or demon, and had called on all schools of thought and nations to attack him. Only now did he realize that it was all a misunderstanding. Furthermore, the Lord of Mount Tai, or rather the young master who truly controlled everything, was actually planning to establish a system of gods and deities throughout the world.

Once this news spread, Confucianism would inevitably lose its advantage and fall behind the Legalists represented by Han Fei, the Taoists represented by Bei Mingzi, and the Yin-Yang School represented by Dong Huang Taiyi.

What is even more tragic is that Confucianism needs to compete for that slim chance among various countries and schools of thought.

This is actually not surprising. To some extent, it can be regarded as a further step in the debate among the various schools of thought.

After all, even if Ying An and Lord Taishan had not appeared, didn't the various schools of thought before them continue to travel around the countries and preach the ideas of their own doctrines to the kings of each country?

When Confucius traveled around the countries, it was not just for the purpose of studying, but to gain the recognition of the rulers.

Now, the only difference is that the former rulers have been replaced by the Lord of Mount Tai and some young master. Essentially, not much has changed, but the benefits are so great that it's enough to drive people crazy.

Han Fei naturally sensed Xunzi's urgency. After a moment's hesitation, Han Fei glanced at the Lord of Mount Tai and seemed to make a decision.

"teacher!!"

A wave of spiritual fluctuations, accompanied by the moment Han Fei's voice fell, instantly went towards Xunzi.

In an instant, in Xunzi's sight, a Xiezhi roared and seemed to emerge from the void.

Fair, strict, and unicorn-like in form, with a single horn on its head, the Xiezhi possesses the ability to distinguish right from wrong, good from evil, loyalty from treachery.

In a trance, Xunzi felt from the Xiezhi in front of him the kind of state that Han Fei had always pursued: the laws of heaven and earth, which were strictly enforced, fair and strict, and full of benevolence and righteousness.

In addition to this vivid Xiezhi that seemed to jump out from the depths of his consciousness, a mysterious secret method of the soul appeared in Xunzi's consciousness.

Xiezhi Visualization Method!!

After several breaths, Xunzi finally heaved a sigh of relief and said, "What a wonderful Xiezhi visualization method! It truly embodies the principles of the Legalists."

Seeing that Xunzi had accepted the Xiezhi meditation method taught by his spirit but had not practiced it at all, Han Fei immediately showed a puzzled look. He asked in surprise, "Teacher, why is this?"

"Haha..." Xunzi smiled slightly, bowed to Han Fei, and said, "Thank you, Mr. Han Fei, for teaching me the Dharma!"

Etiquette cannot be abolished!!

Even though Xunzi was Han Fei's mentor before, Han Fei was now the master of Legalism and the future leader of the Legalist school. In terms of status, he was even higher than Fu Nian.

Furthermore, the Xiezhi meditation method Han Fei was currently teaching could be considered the fundamental principle of Legalism. Regardless of the reason, Xunzi could not simply take Han Fei's favor for granted.

After the ceremony, Xunzi stood up straight and said, "Although the Xiezhi is bright and majestic, brave and just, this is absolutely not what we Confucians seek!!"

Chapter 193: Human nature is evil! The King of Saintly Virtue appears!

The brightness, majesty, bravery and justice of the Xiezhi have become the symbol of the Legalists since it was used as a symbol of the law enforcer by the King of Chu, and it has been recognized by all the disciples of the Legalists.

Even the Xiezhi crown, a crown that only law enforcers can wear, has become an exception for Legalist disciples.

However, no matter how majestic and fair the Xiezhi is, it is not what Confucianism needs.

Confucianism pursues ritual, while Legalism pursues law. The Xiezhi can only represent law, but not Confucian ritual.

Han Fei seemed to understand something instantly. Even he had been able to develop a unique and more suitable Legalist method of Xiezhi visualization from the Golden Crow method. There was no reason why a Confucian figure like Xunzi, whose academic achievements rivaled those of Confucius and Mencius, couldn't do the same.

really! !

The moment Xunzi finished speaking.

A spirit invisible to the naked eye instantly leaped out from Xunzi's head.

In the sight of the Lord of Mount Tai and Han Fei, although Xunzi's soul had left his body at this moment, his soul was only maintained by his own powerful spiritual realm.

Of course, this does not mean that Xunzi's spiritual realm is poor, but that his strength is insufficient. If there is a suitable method of spiritual cultivation, I am afraid that in a short period of time, Xunzi will be able to quickly break through to the ghost fairy realm.

In fact, Xunzi's subsequent actions also confirmed this point.

After completing the act of leaving his body, Xunzi seemed very curious about his current state.

After all, the feeling of the soul leaving the body is completely different from the previous feeling of peeking at the surroundings with the spirit.

"Is this the feeling of being out of body?" Xunzi looked at his current state curiously, and then looked at Han Fei and others.

Soon, Xunzi discovered that in his current state, except for Han Fei and the Lord of Mount Tai, Fu Nian and others could not sense his existence at all.

Do not! !

To be more precise, Fu Nian, Yan Lu, and the others might have felt something, but they were completely unaware of it. It was just that after years of reciting Confucian classics, they had reached a spiritual state, allowing them to intuitively sense something strange.

After gaining some understanding of his current state, Xunzi quickly began to transform his soul according to the Xiezhi visualization method taught by Han Fei.

Unlike before, Han Fei first practiced the Golden Crow Visualization Method, and after reaching a certain level of strength and realm, he deduced a Xiezhi Visualization Method that was in line with the Legalist philosophy.

However, from the very beginning, Xunzi, in addition to possessing an unfathomable spiritual realm, began to create a brand new concept of the soul that conformed to Confucian ideas when his soul was just in the state of being hatched.

A multicolored light emanated from Xunzi's soul, hazily. Suddenly, Xunzi had lost his original form and transformed into a ball of hazy light.

In this colorful light that only Han Fei and the Lord of Mount Tai could feel, a meaning that was in line with benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom and trustworthiness gradually expanded.

"Qilin?" Han Fei asked subconsciously.

Although Xunzi's visualization was only a multicolored halo, without a tangible physical form, Han Fei believed that there was no other visualization that was more consistent with Confucian ideals of benevolence than the Qilin.

The facts were just as Han Fei had guessed. As the colorful light became brighter and brighter, a beast with a dragon head and a body, about two meters tall, stepped on the clouds with four hooves, and was covered with colorful rays of light.

The moment they saw the Qilin, Han Fei and the Lord of Mount Tai seemed to sense the Confucian ideals manifested in the Qilin.

To be more precise, this Qilin, whether it is the dragon head, the beast body, or the auspicious clouds under its hooves, all its appearances are just a carrier to highlight the Confucian New Year.

What is truly amazing is the symbolic meaning of this Qilin.

However, apart from the colorful body of this Qilin, what surprised the Lord of Mount Tai the most was that the biggest characteristic he felt in this Qilin was its animal nature.

Yes! !

That kind of unspeakable animal nature that is inherently evil.

Instead, the benevolence advocated by Confucianism has become the appearance outside the animal core of this Qilin.

The Lord of Mount Tai quickly grasped the truth. Xunzi's philosophy held that human nature was inherently evil. Although the Qilin image he was visualizing at this moment truly presented a vivid Qilin,

But no matter how magnificent a symbol Confucianism bestows upon the Qilin, ultimately, the Qilin is still a beast, and so are auspicious beasts! Their animal nature is the essence of wild beasts.

It is natural for animal nature to do evil.

Han Fei seemed to have guessed it long ago. After confirming the true nature of the Qilin, he couldn't help but reveal an expression of "as expected".

The Qilin's appearance is very similar to the Xiezhi, except that the Xiezhi has a single horn, while the Qilin has a pair of long, graceful and ornate horns.

If the Xiezhi represents justice and majesty, then the Qilin symbolizes benevolence, virtue, and propriety. However, beneath this appearance of benevolence and propriety lies a beastly nature known as evil.