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The deeply buried animal nature was firmly restrained by benevolence and courtesy.

The restraints of benevolence and propriety allow the Qilin to display the five-colored light and be clothed in the five virtues.

When the five virtues are stripped away and the appearance of benevolence and courtesy is peeled off, the original evil is the essence of animality.

This is the difference between Xunzi and Han Fei. Although they were master and disciple, and Xunzi could even be considered Han Fei's mentor, Xunzi believed that human nature is inherently evil, but he also believed that this evil could be regulated and restrained through acquired virtue and rituals.

Han Fei, however, held a different view. He also acknowledged that human nature is inherently evil. In his view, the evil of human nature could not be restrained through education in benevolence or the norms of etiquette. Only law could firmly shackle the evil of human nature.

Once the evil of human nature touches upon the taboos of the law, only severe punishment can serve as a warning to others and deter them from crossing the line!

Fortunately, Xunzi's visualization method is still in its infancy. Although it has its own intention, it has not yet reached the level of manifestation. Otherwise, I really don't know what kind of reaction Fu Nian, Yan Lu and other Confucian disciples would have when they saw the spirit and qilin that Xunzi visualized.

There is no doubt that the Qilin visualization method developed by Xunzi at this time is applicable to Confucianism. After all, the benevolence of the Qilin is essentially a symbol of Confucianism.

In the Confucian concept, the so-called Qilin will only accompany the king of holy virtue.

So, what is the essence of the Qilin? Upon closer examination, it's easy to understand that its ability to accompany the virtuous king is a concept. Simply put, the Qilin represents Confucianism's definition of itself, the Qilin that accompanies the virtuous king.

Only when a sage king appears will the Qilin accompany him. While this is certainly a form of self-aggrandizement for Confucianism, it also reflects its own position!!

Chapter 194: The Supreme Concept of Confucianism! On par with Confucius and Mencius!

Xunzi is indeed a great figure in Confucianism, second only to Confucius and Mencius. In fact, to some extent, Xunzi's realm is not inferior to Confucius and Mencius.

Confucius founded Confucianism, while Mencius was the proponent of the theory of human nature being good. Only Xunzi truly promoted the theory of human nature being evil. His contributions to Confucianism are essentially comparable to those of Confucius and Mencius.

Unfortunately, future dynasties clearly preferred the teachings of Confucius and Mencius. In contrast, Xunzi's teachings, which were closer to reality, became an outlier within Confucianism.

But in terms of realm and achievements, Xunzi is worthy of being on par with Confucius and Mencius.

As Xunzi gradually perfected his visualization of the Qilin, a symbol of benevolence but inherently possessing the evil nature of an animal, his spiritual cultivation also began to rise.

Night tour, day tour, driving away animals...

Xunzi, who was at an extremely high level, passed through many levels almost in an instant. As the Qilin visualization method continued to improve, he finally reached the realm of manifestation.

In the eyes of Confucian disciples such as Fu Nian and Yan Lu.

In front of Xunzi, a unicorn with a dragon head and a beast body, covered in colorful rays of light, its four hooves stepping on auspicious clouds, appeared out of thin air.

The moment they saw the Qilin, both Fu Nian and Yan Lu felt that every move of the Qilin, and even its existence itself, seemed to be demonstrating the ideas of Confucianism.

Propriety, righteousness, integrity, and shame; loyalty, filial piety, benevolence, love, trust, justice, harmony, and peace.

The Four Dimensions and Eight Virtues seemed to have transformed from pure concepts into reality in this Qilin.

A group of Confucian disciples, filled with a sense of profound happiness, sat upright and bowed to the Qilin. It was as if they were paying homage to this mythical beast, said to accompany a benevolent ruler, but also as if they were worshipping the highest ideals of Confucianism within their hearts!

Xunzi's soul, which had reached the realm of manifestation, was almost like a landslide, surpassing the realm of possession and directly reaching the level of ghost immortal.

However, after reaching the Ghost Immortal realm, Xunzi encountered the same dilemma as Han Fei. No matter how he deduced the method of soul visualization, the power of the soul in the Ghost Immortal realm continued to increase, and the number of thoughts also continued to increase. However, he could not make any further progress and was always stuck here.

After trying for a long time, even the five-colored Qilin became lifelike, but Xunzi still could not rely on his own talent to manifest a bit of pure yang in his pure yin soul without overcoming the tribulation.

The Qilin paused for a moment, twisted its body, and instantly transformed into the image of Xunzi.

Compared to Xunzi's physical body, the true form of his spirit at this moment seemed no different from Xunzi's appearance. However, it more embodied Confucian benevolence. At the same time, the concept that human nature is evil was also undisguisedly revealed in this incarnation.

"Uncle Master?" Fu Nian and Yan Lu were really surprised.

It was clearly a lively Qilin just now, how come it turned into another uncle in the blink of an eye?

Fu Nian, Yan Lu and others did not understand the wonders of soul cultivation, so they naturally did not know what kind of incredible connection existed between the physical body and the soul in the ghost immortal realm.

"A spirit that has remained in the world for five hundred years, is this a ghost immortal?" Xunzi didn't have much time to explain to Fu Nian and Yan Lu at the moment. After looking down at his own spirit image at this moment, Xunzi looked at Han Fei curiously and said, "I can feel that the ghost immortal realm is definitely not the end of spirit cultivation. But no matter how I come up with ideas, why can't I make any further progress?"

"I'll explain this to Xunzi. How do you think?" The Lord of Mount Tai volunteered, "In the way of the soul, after reaching the ghostly immortal realm, if one wishes to advance further, one must utilize the power of thunder to purify the yin essence of the soul and spirit, and within that pure yin, cultivate a touch of pure yang. Thunder is the key to heaven and earth. It has the power to reverse yin and yang, mediating the course of creation."

"Thunder?" Xunzi nodded thoughtfully, bowed to the Lord of Mount Tai, and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for the reminder!"

The Lord of Mount Tai looked at Xunzi with a smile.

Han Fei said awkwardly, "Teacher, you don't know. Although thunder can indeed mediate fate, it cannot truly transform the soul!"

Xunzi was stunned and looked at Han Fei in confusion.

After Han Fei explained that thunder tribulations did not exist in this world, and that only those with great supernatural powers could forge thunder pools to help practitioners of the Soul Immortal Path transform, Xunzi finally understood.

Why did that young master not care at all? Han Fei spread this secret method that could allow a person's soul to remain in the world for five hundred years.

Unless one can achieve a transformation of the soul, any ghost immortal cultivator will be stuck at this step and unable to make any progress. What's even more tragic is that if one wants to transform the soul, one can only seek help from a certain young master. It can be said that in a world controlled by the Thunder Pool, unless someone is willing to sink completely, as long as one pursues immortality, one can only obediently serve a certain young master and let the trend go.

Even among the gods in the future, no one will be able to resist this young master.

With a deep sigh in his heart, Xunzi said, "The Confucians are willing to serve you at your service, and I will also persuade the other schools of thought as soon as possible! As for the four kingdoms of Qi, Chu, Wei, and Yan..."

After hesitating for a moment, Xunzi said, "Confucianism is powerless!"

"No problem!" Taishan Mansion Lord said nonchalantly, "With just a few tricks, I have already destroyed Han and Zhao. Qi, Chu, Wei, and Yan are nothing but dry bones in a tomb!"

Handan, Zhao State!!

When the Lord of Mount Tai invited Xunzi and the Confucian disciples to enter the underworld, Ying An had been watching Xunzi's attitude change.

Even though Confucianism has not yet degenerated into the pure art of controlling people that it will become in the future, in the final analysis, the vast majority of the doctrines of the various schools of thought are intended to maintain the existing order. Very few even protect the existence of the lower classes.

Perhaps, the Mohist school can barely be counted as one.

But no matter what, any of the various schools of thought is the study of ministers. It is a doctrine that can only be promoted and developed by those in power.

After understanding the future of the world and hearing Han Fei's personal testimony, Ying An became convinced that Xunzi had only one path to follow: to lead the Confucian school and surrender to the Qin Dynasty.

However, the Qin Dynasty that Xunzi joined was not the Qin Dynasty of King Ying Zheng of Qin, but the huge pie he had drawn!

The gods of heaven and earth, the cycle of life and death. The three realms coexist, a change that has not occurred in this world for thousands of years.

No matter how much Confucianism improves its doctrine, if it cannot board Ying An's ship, then its future decline is inevitable.

Obviously, the facts proved Ying An's guess. After all, Xunzi was a Confucianist. No matter how much he disliked the atmosphere of the Qin State, in order to continue his own doctrine, he had no choice but to surrender to the Qin State.

However, for Xunzi, joining the group wasn't entirely a bad thing. After all, Han Fei's insight was enough to make him realize that the future of the martial arts system was doomed to decline.

Chapter 195: Constructing the Three Realms! Mastering the cycle of life and death, karma and retribution!

After relying on his own talents and the Xiezhi visualization method taught by Han Fei, he created the Qilin visualization method unique to Confucianism, and became a ghost immortal cultivator in one leap.

Xunzi knew very well how terrifying the power of the soul and immortal way was.

Although the soul is negative, it is bound to be affected to a certain extent by the true qi of martial arts, the masculine qi and blood, and the evil spirit of military formations.

But in terms of mystery and weirdness, the current martial arts system is absolutely unable to compete with the spiritual and immortal way.

Especially above the ghost immortals, there is still a way to change the thoughts of the soul from yin to yang after going through the thunder tribulation. Even if it has not reached that step yet, Xunzi can guess that going through the tribulation can enhance the power of the soul and eliminate the weaknesses of the soul.

After Xunzi accepted the invitation from the Lord of Mount Tai.

He did not stay in the Netherworld for long. Instead, he said goodbye to Han Fei and the Lord of Mount Tai, and left the Netherworld with his disciples including Fu Nian and Yan Lu.

Just returned to the foot of Mount Tai.

After suppressing the thought for so long, I could no longer hold it in.

"Uncle Master! What on earth is this? Didn't you say before, 'Where justice lies, even if there are thousands of people, I will go?' Why just now... in that dark underworld, in just a short time, did you choose to let me, the Confucian, join the Taishan Palace Lord?"

Fu Nian really couldn't accept such a huge change in Xunzi's attitude.

Yan Lu pondered for a moment and said, "I think Uncle Master must have known the true identity of the Lord of Mount Tai. If I'm not mistaken, could that Lord of Mount Tai be a human?"

In response to Fu Nian's questioning and Yan Lu's speculation, Xunzi stroked his long beard and said, "Only change can change! Heaven and earth will change, and even my Confucianism can only go with the flow in the face of such changes. The Lord of Mount Tai is indeed as Yan Lu said, not a returning ancient god or demon, but... a human with extraordinary talent! Not only has he created a method that allows people to master the power of ancient gods and demons, but he also plans to establish the Three Realms in the future! Master the cycle of life and death, cause and effect! Control everything in heaven and earth! "

Although Xunzi's words were vague, both Fu Nian and Yan Lu showed expressions of disbelief after hearing these words.

"Uncle Master, is this how you transformed into a Qilin just now?" Fu Nian got straight to the point. As the head of the Confucian school, even though he hadn't yet fully grasped the path to becoming a king without a king and a sage within, Fu Nian knew one thing: no matter how the future unfolded, as long as Confucianism could command greater power, it would be able to confidently cope with any change.

"That's right! Han Fei had already joined that young master and even developed the Xiezhi visualization method of the Legalist school. From this Xiezhi visualization method, I deduced the Qilin visualization method suitable for Confucianism."

The moment the words fell, Xunzi's thoughts instantly rushed towards Fu Nian and Yan Lu.

In the blink of an eye, he instilled the Qilin visualization method he created into the consciousness of the two.

"This is the Qilin visualization method I created. However, although the Qilin visualization method is suitable for my Confucian philosophy, it may not be suitable for everyone. If you want to go further on this path of the soul, you must create your own path! If I am not mistaken, Han Fei's Xiezhi visualization method was probably not passed down from any young master, but was created by himself! Just like my Qilin visualization method!" Xunzi said with emotion.

In a short period of time, after accepting Xunzi's Qilin visualization method, both Fu Nian and Yan Lu frowned.

As Xunzi noted, the Qilin visualization method he pioneered was indeed suitable for Confucianism. However, there were certain aspects of it that Fu Nian and Yan Lu found unacceptable. The Qilin's inherently evil nature was one of them.

However, Fu Nian and Yan Lu were not the culmination of Legalism like Han Fei, nor were they the great masters who founded a lineage of Confucianism like Xunzi.

Although both of them have extraordinary qualifications and talents, they can only defend the city and cannot accomplish the great feat of opening up a new path.

After accepting the Qilin visualization method, Fu Nian and Yan Lu decided to select Confucian ideas from it, integrate them with their own ways, and create their own visualization method.

But it is obviously impossible for the two of them to accomplish everything in a short period of time like Han Fei and Xunzi.

Don’t think that Han Fei and Xunzi, who created their own unique visualization methods from scratch in a short period of time, are common.

You should know that Han Fei is the unparalleled master of Legalism. He fused legalism, tactics, and power into one, making his works a must-read for emperors of all dynasties. It can be said that Han Fei's writings almost took power politics and centralization to their extremes.

Xunzi's theory of human nature being evil has become a third pillar of Confucianism, along with Confucius and Mencius.

The thoughts and realm of these master and disciple are enough to shine through the ages.

This is far beyond the reach of conservative people like Fu Nian and Yan Lu.

"Uncle Master!" Although he was very curious about this kind of cultivation method that could allow the soul to manifest the auspicious beast Qilin, Fu Nian was now more worried about the future development of Confucianism.

After all, don’t forget that at Xunzi’s request, countless people among the various schools of thought were contacted personally by Fu Nian.

Soon, all the schools of thought were about to gather at Mount Tai, and Confucianism, which had been the advocate and initiator, turned against them.

Now Fu Nian didn’t know what expression he should use when facing the various schools of thought.

"The various schools of thought and fellow travelers will arrive at Mount Tai soon. How should we face them then?" Fu Nian asked with a bitter face.

Xunzi's face changed. This question also made him feel a little embarrassed.

Directly stating one's position is definitely not an option. Regardless of the truth, the Confucians who initiated this action must not be the first to surrender, otherwise the reputation of Confucianism will be completely ruined among the hundreds of schools of thought.

But knowing that it is impossible to do so, yet going against one's will and joining other schools of thought in targeting the Lord of Mount Tai, is also not acceptable.

For a moment, even Xunzi didn't know how to deal with the trouble that was about to come.

After hesitating for a moment, Xunzi suddenly felt something in his heart, as if he had sensed something, and looked towards the west from afar.

Fu Nian, Yan Lu and others could not see it, but in Xunzi's sight, two terrifying beings whose cultivation level far exceeded that of ordinary ghost immortals were flying towards Mount Tai at a rapid speed.

From afar, Xunzi could even see figures soaring through the clouds, their scales and claws fluttering. They were none other than two mythical dragons!

A blue and a green five-clawed dragon appeared in Xunzi's sight in a short time.

In just a moment, Xunzi understood that this kind of spiritual manifestation method could only be used by a certain young master.

Suddenly, a bold idea came into Xunzi's mind.

Chapter 196: The Future Lord of the Three Realms! The True Ruler of the World!

How can we preserve the reputation of Confucianism in this current situation?

There is no doubt that Confucianism is indeed caught in a dilemma at this moment.

Once all the schools of thought gathered on Mount Tai, Confucianism would be in a dilemma, unable to advance or retreat.

In Xunzi's view, the best option in this situation was to delay the conflict between the various schools of thought and the Lord of Mount Tai, while Confucianism could improve its own foundation as much as possible during this period. First, teach the Qilin visualization method.

Wait until Confucianism takes the lead, and then explain the details to the other schools of thought.

However, man proposes, God disposes. In the sky, two five-clawed dragons, one blue and one green, flew over.

A bold idea suddenly emerged in Xunzi's mind.

Just as Xunzi was secretly thinking about the feasibility of his plan.

The two divine dragons in the sky twisted their bodies and instantly landed in front of the Confucian disciples. The moment they landed, the two divine dragons instantly transformed into two burly men.

"Greetings everyone. The Master invites you!!"

The Dragon of Space and the Dragon of Time were naturally cautious in front of Ying An, fearing that they would make mistakes and displease Ying An.

But in front of the Confucian disciples, neither Xunzi, the Confucian master, nor Fu Nian, the head of Confucianism, were taken seriously by Erlong.

As Ying An's creations, the four dragons possessed a cultivation base that surpassed a single thunder tribulation from their inception. If one were to add the power of their bodies, the strength, reality, time, and space gems, even a being that had experienced three or even four thunder tribulations might not be a match for these four dragons.