Chapter 421 Rare in the World

The sculpture is simple and ancient, very tall, but it is made of the most ordinary black iron stone.

Over the years, under the influence of rain and wind, some fine lines have appeared on the surface of the black iron stone, like a spider web quietly leaving behind the mottled traces of time.

He was dressed in a cloth short robe, and he seemed not to be an emperor. He was facing the national gate with his arms open, but his hands were bare, without a trace of decoration. Only his bulging muscles and determined eyes were quite eye-catching.

And under that iron and stone statue, there is a base.

There are two lines of big characters written on it.

[Promote the benefits of the world and eliminate the harm of the world]

The tone is really good.

Ying Yao was invited to recall the message transmitted by Liu Qingming's spiritual thoughts above the sky, and soon extracted the corresponding person from it.

The leader of Mohist school, Mo Qiu.

The founder of Mohism.

The first sage of the Xia Dynasty.

However, this sage was no longer alive when the Xia Dynasty was established.

I think this sculpture is a thought left by future generations.

The two lines of large characters on the base represent his lifelong thoughts.

But it's just a sculpture.

The Xia Dynasty was established for only a hundred years or so, which is not considered long in the mortal world, let alone comparable to the Taoism.

There are tens of thousands of such sculptures in the world of immortal cultivation, some of which are rare and precious and some are tens of millions of years old. How can this sculpture in front of us be so worthy of attracting the secret of heaven? Could it be that the Mo Qiu in front of us is the incarnation of the God of Transformation who traveled here? But if this is true, it doesn't make sense.

Ying Yaoyao was confused and flew to the front of the statue.

Around the statue, there are students reading books, tired pedestrians taking shelter from the scorching heat in the shade provided by the giant statue, and children running around the sculpture, cheering and jumping for joy, and so on.

At the foot of the sculpture, there is a circle of pure white flowers. They should be ordinary wild flowers, and some of them are very fresh.

Ying Yaoyao watched quietly for a long time. From time to time, people walked into the city, holding a bunch of wild flowers, and walked straight to the foot of the sculpture. After offering the wild flowers, they left on their own, without saying a word from beginning to end.

There are really many people like this.

Even those who gathered under the statue to enjoy the cool air did not talk about the statue. They only talked about trivial things and the simplest life.

Ying Yaoyao became more interested. She quietly practiced the secret method of heaven and everything became brilliant in an instant.

There were divine patterns interweaving and flowing in her eyes, and she could clearly see that the body of the statue was wrapped with countless silk threads, which were entangled and intertwined with each other. The traces were very faint, yet extremely clear.

Telekinesis.

Huge, deep, and extensive telekinesis! According to common sense, with so much telekinesis gathered, the statue in front of us should have some strange visions.

But not.

The threads fell steadily on the statue, extremely quiet, rarely bouncing, but without losing their vitality.

Such a wonderful sight would make even the Bodhisattvas and Arhats of Buddhism stare in amazement if they came here.

"Love all, do not attack, do not fatalize, follow the will of heaven, know ghosts. Suffer to the extreme, and die without turning back."

Ying Yao quickly went through the core concepts and even the style of doing things of Mohism.

I was surprised to find that there was no part of enjoyment here.

The four words "self-torture to the extreme" are the best description. There is no more appropriate expression than this.

How could such a person be believed in and remembered by people even today? Even in Buddhism, there is still an afterlife and the Western Paradise to look forward to, and the attainment of the great Dao as proof of one's own status.

But the Mohists did not.

Nothing at all.

Some are merely the Ten Principles of Mohism and the phrase "promote the benefits of the world and eliminate the harm of the world."

Simple, crisp, and impractical.

One can't help but say that it's a pipe dream.

But it is precisely because of this that Mohism retained the purest part.

Even though the Mohist school is no longer as prosperous as it once was, it is still far from having the status it enjoyed when all Confucians were Mohists.

The words "Mohist School" and "Mohists" were also deeply imprinted in the Xia Dynasty and in the hearts of its people.

It is enough to make them deeply recognize that this is what Mohism is and this is what Mohists are.

Because the leader of Mohism, the first Mohist master and even the thousands and thousands of Mohists who followed, all lived this way.

The selfish desires of the human heart have been suppressed to the limit, with justice as its crown and narrow sense as its foundation.

People from generation to generation have come together to witness, create and believe.

Therefore, the mental energies gathered here are so peaceful and pure, almost without any human selfishness mixed in.

“It’s rare in the world.”

Ying Yao exclaimed in surprise.

In the world of cultivating immortals, there are countless statues that are more ancient, mysterious, and noble than the one before us.

There was no shortage of people kneeling down to worship those sculptures, and among them there were even many people with extraordinary cultivation.

But those sculptures could never condense such pure and clean power.

Because people's hearts are not united and because everyone has their own selfish desires, their mental energies cancel each other out and collide with each other, and have long been naturally consumed. The tiny aftereffects are not significant enough to cause any waves and are not worth mentioning.

Only Buddhism, through the art of conversion and the method of preaching, has established the Buddhist kingdom on earth and can still preserve the power of thought of all living beings.

But that price is certainly heavy, otherwise where would the relics come from?

What is difficult for Buddhists to do was actually accomplished by a mortal.

Did the heavens lead her here just to witness a human creation? No, that's not right.

The present scene before us is indeed precious, but it is not enough to see the whole world.

What's more, even if one only hears Mohist philosophy for the first time, one will understand that it is totally out of date and cannot be truly spread, let alone become one of the nine immortal sects like Buddhism.

Talking only about contribution and not about gain, many people can't stand it after just one or two months, let alone every day.

Even if there are some people who have ideals, it is okay for them to work hard for three to five years, or even ten to a hundred years, but it ultimately goes against human selfishness.

One can understand this just by looking at the current situation of Mohism in the Xia Dynasty. Even in the birthplace of Mohism, where everyone respects and loves it, how many people are willing to sacrifice themselves to become Mohists?

Everyone hopes that others will be selfless, impartial, and enthusiastic in helping them, but if they use the Mohist philosophy to demand themselves, they may feel that it is too harsh and tiring, and thus daunting.

It is fine if the Mohist school is small and beautiful, but if it really wants to transcend the world, I am afraid there will be big problems.

This is not in line with the concept of the Heavenly Talisman for Crossing the World.

Ying Yao invited me to think hard.

Although the secrets of heaven are right before our eyes, we still need to comprehend them ourselves, understand their true meaning, and absorb the lingering charm of the great way.

Through the changes in the human world and the creation of heaven and earth, we can comprehend our own path, prove our true heart, be in harmony with heaven and earth, and become one with the Tao.

"Hope? Persistence? Self-restraint? Or admiration?"

Ying Yao invited me to a place where I could not figure it out.

There seemed to be a veil covering my eyes. Everything was clearly in front of me, but I couldn't see it clearly.

It's like a long and lonely road, full of bumps and thorns. Walking along it alone, you can't help but watch the goal getting farther and farther away, and you can't help but feel irritated.

The more irritated you are, the farther apart you are.

The fleeting inspiration disappeared completely, and Ying Yaoyao remained where he was, full of distress.

"Master Ying, what did you see?"

While she was thinking, the group of people who were originally in the Gu family courtyard had already caught up with her.

Emperor Qizhi, wearing a dragon robe and with a head full of white hair, walked over, and passers-by on the street looked at him sideways. Some people began to bow their heads from a distance, but few people knelt down to worship him.

Unless it was a major military or national event, when offering sacrifices to heaven and earth, or when the emperor was out on an ordinary trip, the people of the Xia Dynasty did not need to kneel down.

As the Emperor of Xia for nearly seventy years, Emperor Qizhi successfully imprinted his prestige on the Xia Dynasty. His reign time exceeded that of the Holy King Wang Mang and his father Emperor Chengping.

Although his hair is now completely white and his complexion has become gloomy, he is still in high spirits.

Because he saw a whole new era, his heart had not become withered with age. He was unwilling to grow old. In the last moments of his life, he seemed to have returned to his youth, full of ambitions as when he had just succeeded to the throne.

On the mundane level, the Xia Dynasty has already reached the top of the world, and it is no mistake to say that it is the strongest.

Apart from irreversible natural and man-made disasters, there has never been a situation in the Xia Dynasty where bones were left exposed in the wild. Even the poorest people could ask for a bowl of porridge when they were extremely hungry, and the government would find a way for them to make a living.

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Families that were slightly wealthier could have one or two meals of meat every month, and ordinary people no longer had to worry about food and clothing.

Although delicacies are hard to come by, at least food and clothing are no longer a problem, and there will no longer be a situation where one “does not know the taste of meat for three months”.

As a result, the population of the Xia Dynasty has increased significantly in recent years, and this has even become a headache for Emperor Qizhi.

Having more people is good, but the Xia Dynasty seemed not big enough, and the resources were not easy to divide.

Especially now that the grand event of cultivating immortals has just begun, most of the Xia Dynasty's own capable practitioners are actually destined to find it difficult to stay in the Xia Dynasty.

The reason is simple. The Xia Dynasty simply cannot afford to support so many practitioners, and now it can't even afford to support those who need to build their foundation.

There are still countless dilemmas looming ahead for the Xia Dynasty that need to be resolved, but this is by no means because Emperor Qizhi is not working hard enough.

His reputation had long been established. Although he did not earn the title of Saint King, he made the prosperity of the Xia Dynasty climb to a higher level after Emperor Chengping, reaching the pinnacle in the mortal world.

The Legalists also became truly powerful under his leadership and left their imprint on every aspect of the Xia Dynasty, giving the Xia Dynasty laws to rely on and making its legal system shine.

Under the natural disaster, the surrounding countries were in frequent civil unrest and fell apart, but the Xia Dynasty remained stable, which was by no means an easy task.

However, it is not easy to take this kind of thing seriously as a great achievement for oneself. After all, when he took over the Xia Dynasty, the Xia Dynasty was already invincible here.

People can still proudly say that the Xia Dynasty is still the most powerful country in the world and all nations come to pay tribute.

This Emperor Xia is undoubtedly quite qualified.

The Xia Dynasty had gone through three generations of wise rulers, and the people's outlook had been completely changed. Even Emperor Qizhi himself was about to become a centenarian.

It is only natural that the people respect and love him.

"What do you think the Mohist School means to the Xia Dynasty?"

Ying Yaoyao did not answer Emperor Qizhi's question, but asked instead.

"The founder."

Emperor Qizhi said without hesitation.

The founding emperor was indeed his grandfather, the Holy King Wang Mang.

But when the Xia Dynasty was founded, the name of Mo Qiu and the righteousness of Mohism were used.

At that time, many people believed that Emperor Xia was Moqiu, and Moqiu was Emperor Xia.

Therefore, there was a period of turmoil during Wang Mang's founding ceremony.

If there had been no Mohist school, the founding of the Xia Dynasty would definitely not have been so popular, and it would have been impossible to quickly quell the anxiety and fear in the hearts of the people.

It was with the help of the Mohist school of thought that the Xia Dynasty was able to rebuild on the ruins left by Dayue.

Although times have changed and the Mohist school seems to have gradually withdrawn from the stage of the Xia Dynasty, this is only a change due to the times and is the law and result of natural development. This does not negate the achievements of the Mohist school and its significance to the Xia Dynasty.

"oh"

Ying Yaoyao nodded slightly. Although he sensed the divine secret, he was not enlightened.

But it’s a good thing to be able to discover.

She still has a long time, enough to stay here and slowly figure out what the secret of this place is.

"I'll just stay here for a while."

There was nothing else to do, so Ying Yao invited him to speak naturally.

"no problem."

Emperor Qizhi nodded immediately.

In any case, he was a distinguished guest of the Xia Dynasty.

Whether it is the Tianji Sect or the Tianyan Sect, being able to make friends with any of the nine major immortal sects would be an absolute good thing for the Xia Dynasty.

In terms of the way of immortality, the Xia Dynasty today has no foundation at all and still needs to accumulate, and the initial stage is the most difficult.

As long as the first step is taken and things get on track, the Xia Dynasty will eventually have a chance to become immortal in the world of immortals.

When he returned to the Xia Dynasty palace, Emperor Qizhi summoned Zheng Fei to meet him.

"His Majesty."

Zheng Fei bowed in greeting.

"Don't be polite. It's a good thing that you are valued by the Saint Maiden of Tianji."

Without any beating around the bush, Emperor Qi Zhi went straight to the point and said, "To be honest, Xia Chao does not have the ability to train you now, and not just you. In fact, as long as your strength reaches the level of foundation building, Xia Chao will no longer be able to help.

People go to higher places, and water flows to lower places. The immortal path is different from the ordinary. It is your blessing to be able to join the nine major immortal sects, and the Tianji Sect, which is famous for exploring opportunities. "

"Your Majesty, I am sorry for the Xia Dynasty..."

Zheng Fei wanted to say something.

"No, you have to go, don't delay yourself."

Emperor Qizhi stretched out his old hand, gently patted Zheng Fei's shoulder, and said: "If you have Xia Chao in your heart and have achieved success in your cultivation in the future, you might as well take care of Xia Chao. It will be a blessing for Xia Chao."

It is not a pleasant feeling to push away your own genius with your own hands.

But I have to do it.

It would be a waste of talent to bury the unpolished gem. Once you miss such an opportunity, it would be a blow to your future achievements.

"Whether you or anyone else, you are free to choose to join any immortal sect. I just hope that if you feel that the Xia Dynasty is worthy of its people and can lend a helping hand to the best of your ability when the Xia Dynasty is in trouble, you will be worthy of the Xia Dynasty's training."

As he said this, the majesty on Emperor Qizhi's face slowly faded away, and he became amiable, with expectations for the younger generation reflected on his old face.

"Times have changed. It is no longer the time to cultivate oneself, manage the family, govern the country and bring peace to the world. You need to go to a higher place. The Xia Dynasty cannot support itself now."

Emperor Qizhi held Zheng Fei's hand and said, "Now the Xia Dynasty has no shortage of Mohist masters, no shortage of Confucian masters, and no shortage of Legalist leaders. What it needs is someone who can protect us from the wind and rain."

"There is still a long time to come. How can we be sure that Xia Chao will not be able to make a difference in the world of immortal cultivation?"

Emperor Qizhi said with a smile, but as he was speaking, he suddenly started coughing deeply and couldn't help but cover his face with his sleeves.

After the coughing slowly subsided, a pool of thick blood appeared in his hand.

There is still a long way to go.

But he didn't have that time.

(End of this chapter)