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Chapter 30: Embracing a Benevolent Heart, Understanding the Struggles of the World
Chapter 30: Embracing a Benevolent Heart, Understanding the Struggles of the World
Within the Unity Sect.
"Sect Leader, the Demon of Night has arrived and registered at the White Cloud Academy," Wood Lin Yuan whispered as a gentle reminder.
The Seal God Palace acknowledged with a soft sound, unbothered.
Wood Lin Yuan continued, "Sect Leader, I just remembered... Night Demon's identity... I fear that the Guardians already have their suspicions. If they inform the White Cloud Academy, then..."
He sighed, "Initially, our actions regarding the Verdant Wave City's Su Family were a bit reckless."
"Reckless?"
Seal God Palace looked at Wood Lin Yuan, his eyes revealing a hint of mockery, "Great Offering, do you think it was reckless? Have you only now realized it was reckless?"
Seal God Palace emphasized the word 'now'.
"Could it be..."
Wood Lin Yuan was stunned.
Seal God Palace closed his eyes and said calmly, "This is where Night Demon's true value lies!"
"Huh?"
Wood Lin Yuan was taken aback.
He couldn't understand how the incident in Verdant Wave City, which had left obvious traces of the sect, could lead to Night Demon being targeted even before joining the sect, yet it was now considered valuable.
Seal God Palace, with his eyes closed, spoke in a distant tone, "The White Cloud Academy, including the Grand Competition, is a hurdle that Night Demon must overcome, and the other party won't make it too difficult for him. If Night Demon can't even pass this test, then he might as well be dead."
"After all, he's just a new convert. His life or death holds no value at this point. Only after he passes this test will his value gradually reveal itself. This is a long-term investment. First, he must qualify for this long-term plan. Wood Offering, you are better suited for combat."
Seal God Palace fell silent.
Wood Lin Yuan returned to his residence, pondering for half a day, but still feeling like he was in a tangled mess.
It seemed like he had figured it out, yet he wasn't entirely sure.
"Am I really only fit for combat?"
...
Night Dream was diligently cleaning her new home.
Currently, this large courtyard with three sections and a spacious garden was occupied by only her and Fang Che.
Night Dream cleaned without using her cultivation, making it quite tiring.
Yet, she remained enthusiastic about the task.
Night Dream, who had lost both parents at the age of two, felt a sense of excitement as a homeowner for the first time in her life.
Although the property was registered under Fang Che's name, Night Dream still felt like the lady of the house.
She tidied up the front and back, directed the arrangement of furniture, cleaned the courtyard, and organized the rooms...
Sweating profusely but still enjoying every moment of it.
After the delivery men left, Night Dream finished cleaning and stood in awe, gazing at the transformed courtyard.
In her eyes, there was an indescribable fondness.
During her time undercover by Fang Che's side, aside from not being able to reveal her cultivation, it had been the most comfortable period of her life.
No competition, no pressure, and no battles.
Although Fang Che often spoke harshly to her, Night Dream knew in her heart that he wasn't a bad person.
In fact, he was extremely kind!
Despite bearing the title of an evil sect demon, he genuinely cared for her.
The Heavenspring Crimson Fruit improved her aptitude—just this alone made the debt of gratitude insurmountable.
Such precious items were usually given by parents to their children or by masters to their successors. Who would be willing to give them to outsiders?
Yet, Fang Che had given them to her.
Moreover, he provided the most orthodox cultivation methods and various refined martial arts techniques...
He had corrected almost all her flaws, enhancing her combat power to an unimaginable extent!
Now, she even had a certain level of confidence when fighting opponents above her level!
Additionally, there were the various elixirs for cultivation... Even in major sects and academies, these were highly sought-after and often obtained through competition!
But Fang Che had given them to her without hesitation.
Although he usually spoke coldly and harshly, he genuinely cared for her!
Even though he often threatened to sell her to a brothel, she doubted he even knew what brothels were. He should come up with a better threat.
"Sigh..."
Night Dream let out a soft sigh in her heart.
She asked herself, if one day she received an order from above to kill Fang Che, could she really do it?
At this thought, she bit her lip hard.
'He's an evil sect demon, and I'm just an undercover agent. We have different beliefs.'
Night Dream's vulnerability lasted only briefly, and she quickly regained her composure.
She continued to arrange her new home.
That man had a bad temper, and when he returned and saw the mess, he would surely lose his temper.
...
Fang Che was taken away, feeling utterly bewildered.
What did I do?
Why was I taken away as soon as I registered? The office building was majestic, with the words 'White Cloud Academy' prominently displayed in the center.
On both sides were a pair of couplets, shimmering with golden light.
They were made by melting and casting pure gold into ten large characters, each measuring two zhang in size, exuding a powerful aura that seemed to encompass the heavens and earth.
The upper couplet read: Embracing a Benevolent Heart.
The lower couplet: Understanding the Struggles of the World.
Inscribed: Yao Guang.
These were ordinary phrases.
But Fang Che suddenly stopped, staring intently at the couplets, feeling as if a bell had rung in his mind, causing a sudden jolt.
For a moment, he felt dizzy and disoriented.
Instinctively, he sensed a connection to himself.
However, he couldn't recall what it was.
He gazed at the signature, 'Yao Guang', unable to move, feeling his chest tighten and his vision blur.
Seeing Fang Che standing motionless, the few people accompanying him also stopped.
The white-haired elder sighed softly, his voice filled with reverence.
"Five hundred and twenty years ago, our White Cloud Academy's ninth chancellor, Yao Guang, the Dream Awakened Lord, personally wrote these couplets, replacing the original study-encouraging couplets with these two phrases that serve as a warning to the world."
"Embracing a benevolent heart and understanding the struggles of the world—these phrases hold profound wisdom. Only by embracing the world and striving to save it can one comprehend the difficulties faced by the people in this world. And it is precisely because of understanding these challenges that one strives even harder to find ways to save the world."
"Elder Meng is a visionary with a compassionate heart. He served as the Chancellor of the White Cloud Academy for four hundred and fifty years before finally stepping down. Before he left, he pointed to the couplet above and said to the then-newly appointed Chancellor, Dream Lotus Lord, 'Remember these two phrases!'"
The white-haired elder spoke with reverence, "Elder Meng, who awakened from a dream, presided over the White Cloud Academy with utmost dedication and self-sacrifice. He even remembered every student during his tenure. It was then that our White Cloud Academy truly rose to become one of the top eight academies, and over the years, we have gradually climbed to the fifth position in the rankings!"
"The succeeding Chancellor, Dream Lotus, is the only daughter of Elder Meng, who awakened from a dream. She has held on to Elder Meng's teachings for over a hundred years without wavering. Even after her retirement, she continues to serve as the Honorary Chancellor of our White Cloud Academy. The current prosperity of our academy, with its abundance of talented individuals, is all thanks to the efforts of the two Elders Meng."
The group's faces were filled with deep respect. As the white-haired elder spoke, they bowed towards the couplet and its signature, showing their utmost reverence.
Fang Che felt as if something was about to burst forth from his mind.
It was as if an imposter was trying to emerge.
He experienced a splitting headache.
Whether it was the couplet, the name 'Meng, Awakened from a Dream', or the two characters 'Yao Guang', they all left him feeling this way.
Just as everyone was expressing their reverence.
'Ding-a-ling...'
A crisp and ethereal bell sound rang out, and a figure emerged from the building.
It was a woman.
Clad in purple, she exuded an unparalleled natural beauty and carried herself with the dignified aura of a long-time ruler.
On her wrist, she wore a string of small bells, made from an unknown material, emitting a soft, white light.
As she moved, the gentle yet faint sound of the bells naturally rang out.
Like wind through a bamboo forest, a natural melody arose.
On the white sand beach, a purple-clad figure appeared, and she smiled at the group, "Huang Yifan, why are you all suddenly bowing?"
Huang Yifan and the others bowed in unison, their faces filled with respect.
"We shouldn't be so formal. I'm no longer the Chancellor of the White Cloud Academy, just the Honorary Chancellor," the purple-clad woman said.
"Elder Meng will forever be the spiritual pillar of the White Cloud Academy!" the white-haired elder said earnestly.
"You honor me too much," the purple-clad woman replied.
It was clear that she was the only daughter of Yao Guang Monarch, Meng, Awakened from a Dream, and the tenth Chancellor of the White Cloud Academy, Dream Lotus Lord.
She descended the steps, her purple dress flowing gracefully, and smiled, "Go about your business. I'm being summoned by the elders, so I must hurry."
"May Elder Meng have a safe journey," they said.
Dream Lotus Lord nodded and strode away. As she passed by Fang Che, she casually said, "Is this this year's new student? Is there only one?"
Huang Yifan quickly laughed, "Yes, so we wanted to welcome him first."
Dream Lotus Lord seemed to realize something and frowned, "Be gentle. You have a hot temper, so don't be impulsive. In all matters, follow the advice of the respected Chancellor."
"Yes, yes," Huang Yifan agreed repeatedly.
Dream Lotus Lord chuckled and said to Fang Che, "Young one, don't be overwhelmed and turn the tide, saving the masses from suffering."
Fang Che felt his consciousness waver and replied, "Yes."
Dream Lotus Lord nodded, approached him, and pointed to the ten characters, "Young one, remember these ten characters. As a martial student, you must always keep them in mind. The purpose of learning martial arts is to protect the goodness in this world and save the masses from their struggles."
She patted Fang Che's shoulder and said earnestly, "With a heart to save the world, you will understand the struggles of the masses. I hope that one day, you can truly recite these ten characters from your heart and dedicate your life to them. This world cannot bear to be overturned."
Her gentle voice carried an overwhelming spiritual power, calming the turbulent waves in Fang Che's mind.
In that moment, there was only tranquility.
"Strive hard! Stay on the righteous path!"
Dream Lotus Lord patted Fang Che's shoulder, and he felt an intangible sense of mission being conveyed.
It was as if his soul had been purified, leaving him with an indescribable comfort.
The purple dress fluttered.
In an instant, Dream Lotus Lord soared into the sky, her graceful figure flashed, and in a blink, a purple light appeared hundreds of feet away in the sky, then disappeared.
Huang Yifan shook his head and smiled bitterly, "Elder Meng is as gentle and kind as ever. Even as she was about to leave, she gave this young one a Soul Purification."
He knew that he had been sent a message that Fang Che was an infiltrator from the Demon Sect, specifically planted as a seed within the academy.
Dream Lotus Lord must have guessed this as well, but she still chose to act.
It was because of her compassion and sense of responsibility as a teacher, as she couldn't bear to see any student stray from the right path.
So, she performed the Soul Purification Technique on Fang Che.
"No wonder countless students who graduated from the White Cloud Academy speak highly of Elder Meng, saying that she can save people and is a savior," Huang Yifan said with admiration. "In my life, I've respected only a few people, but for the two Elders Meng, I truly admire them from the bottom of my heart."
The others laughed, "Are you the only one who respects them?"
As Fang Che's mind settled, he subconsciously turned to look back, but Elder Meng was already nowhere to be seen.
Only the faint, crisp sound of the bells, like a natural melody, continued to echo in his heart.
Ding-a-ling...
Ding-a-ling...
...
(End of Chapter)
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