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Chapter 461: Chapter 458 Mountain and River Mirror Spring and Autumn Ancient Tree

Chapter 461 -458 Mountain and River Mirror Spring and Autumn Ancient Tree

Qin Feng and his companions hadn’t initially understood the meaning behind Gui Ling Ancestor’s words.

Spring and Autumn Academy was the legacy left by Spring and Autumn Ancestor, acclaimed as the first academy by cultivators all over the world. Aside from the Mountain Master, there were also several deans of its branches who possessed great power.

Such a formidable force, apart from Spring and Autumn Ancestor, who had harmonized with the heavens and couldn’t stay to preside over the academy, was no different from dominator-level powers like War God Palace and Ghost City.

Why would anyone regret visiting Spring and Autumn Academy?

Could it be that Spring and Autumn Academy fell short of its legendary status, perhaps situated atop some minor hill?

Gui Ling Ancestor did not offer further explanations; he simply took flight upon a light escape, bringing a few individuals with him to the academy to find his old friend, Zhao Boyang.

Spring and Autumn Academy was not far from where Lingxiao Palace stood on Heavenly Pillar Mountain; indeed, the academy was established atop a modest hill.

In fact, not only Spring and Autumn Academy, but more than ninety percent of the major academies in the Central Region, unlike other sects of the Cultivation World, did not build their institutions deep within large mountains or atop cliffs.

The Confucianists had a different method of cultivation compared to Daoists and Buddhists. Though they needed spiritual energy, they didn’t rely entirely on it like other cultivators; they focused more on cultivating the vast energy within their chests!

Furthermore, to make it convenient for disciples to join, and for the less advanced students to enter and leave the academy without much difficulty, they did not position their academies in remote mountains or great rivers, but on these easily accessible hills. Even several miles outside the academy, there was a city home to a million mortals–the capital of Qi Country in the Central Region.

“Haha, Daoist Fellow Gui Ling, it’s been an age since we last met. I did not expect you to have broken through your cultivation realm, ascending to an Immortal Golden Immortal. Congratulations, congratulations indeed!”

Zhao Boyang was not particularly tall but emanated a refined elegance characteristic of a scholar, making it obvious that he was a learned Great Scholar well-versed in classic literature.

“Indeed, a thousand years pass in the blink of an eye. Now, I have also proven my Dao, fulfilling the vows of yesteryear.”

Gui Ling Ancestor chuckled, “Put away the modesty, Brother, your opportunities still outshine mine, Zhao. You proved the Dao earlier than I did.”

“Ah, Daoist Fellow, you speak too modestly!”

Zhao Boyang responded with a smile, “My cultivation within Confucianism differs from yours. One only needs to carve out a unique perspective from the concepts of previous sages and delve into their own truths to establish a sect.

Your talent and understanding were always superior to mine. To delve into the Heavenly Mechanism Skill is among the most difficult of all paths. Moreover, your path forward was blocked, trapping you at the Peak of Profound Immortal for tens of thousands of years, unable to advance. Now, having found a new path and breaking through the realm, this difficulty is much greater than mine.”

“You’re too humble, Brother.”

Gui Ling Ancestor replied with a chuckle, exchanging pleasantries with Zhao Boyang, before asking Qin Feng and the others to pay their respects.

“We, your juniors, pay our respects to Senior Zhao!”

Qin Feng and his companions bowed in salute.

The person before them was an Immortal Realm Confucianist of great power, deserving utmost respect!

“Young friends, there’s no need for such formalities.”

Zhao Boyang’s expression was gentle. With a wave of his hand, a soft surge of vast energy lifted them to their feet.

“These are younger members of my sect who, eager with curiosity, wished to witness the grandeur of the world’s first academy upon learning of my visit to Spring and Autumn Academy. Thus, I have brought them along.”

“I see.”

Zhao Boyang’s smile broadened upon hearing this, “Well, that’s easy to manage. Cheng Qian, take the young friends from Beast Taming Sect around the academy for a good look and treat them well.”

“As you command.”

Fang Chengqian bowed in acceptance.

He was a student from one of Zhao Boyang’s branches and had achievement among the best of the younger generation. Otherwise, he would not have caught Zhao Boyang’s eye to be sent to Lingxiao City to invite Gui Ling Ancestor to visit the academy.

Seeing that Zhao Boyang was preparing for a lengthy chat with Gui Ling Ancestor, Qin Feng and the others tactfully took their leave, following Fang Chengqian on a tour around the academy to witness the splendor of the so-called greatest academy in the world.

And then, they understood what Gui Ling Ancestor had meant earlier.

Indeed, the academy’s landscape was beautifully maintained, with ancient trees and unique rocks that added to its antique charm. Wherever they went, they encountered numerous scholars, some engaged in animated discussion, some quietly reciting, some gathered together, others alone; but all without exception, either painstakingly poured over texts or earnestly debated scriptures and essays, poetry and prose.

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Often they would engage in heated debate over a mere word, neither side yielding.

Such a spectacle left Qin Feng and his companions both stunned and somewhat overwhelmed.

They might have understood the discussions of ordinary scholars, but those with deeper understanding often debated profound and incomprehensible scholarly topics. The specialized knowledge involved was far beyond the comprehension of these outsiders, often leaving them utterly perplexed.

Had it only been one or two occurrences, it would have been one thing, but this scene was replicated in every corner of the academy.

While these scholars had deep knowledge, they had not yet reached the level of the Great Scholars, lacking the ability to manifest teachings through speech, to articulate brilliance spontaneously, or the wisdom to sparkle in every phrase, yet they debated with intense fervor. The cacophony of countless voices merged together and rang in their ears like demonic sounds, giving Qin Feng and his companions quite the headache.

Fortunately, Fang Chengqian quickly realized that since they were not cultivators of Confucianism and had little understanding of Confucian classics, it was pointless to take them where the crowds were thickest. Instead, he guided them to appreciate the landscape and familiarize themselves with the great works of past sages from the academy.

Many locations within Spring and Autumn Academy showcased the calligraphy and paintings of Great Scholars. Some scholars even used their fingers in place of brushes, with Divine Thought as ink, inscribing texts on huge stones, imparting wisdom to posterity. Observing their calligraphy could lead one to be immersed in their Confucian concepts.

“This is the Mist Sky Chess arranged by Dean Tonggu of the Chess Institute.”

Fang Chengqian pointed to a huge chessboard in the Chess Institute and said, “This chess arrangement has been unsolved since it was laid out ten thousand years ago. Countless Go experts and grandmasters of strategy have come here to attempt it, and all have returned empty-handed.

However, this place has also become a sanctuary for many to study Array Dao. Besides our Confucian cultivators, many strategists from other regions have also come here to deduce countless variations of Array Dao with the help of the chess arrangement.”

Upon hearing this, Qin Feng and the others were quite interested. They hadn’t expected that a chess game arranged by the dean of the Chess Institute would stump the world’s strategic minds for ten thousand years, earning their utmost admiration.

Among them, the only one who knew some Array Dao and had some understanding of the Star Dao, Lianxing, curiously gave it a try. But in just a short while, she came out feeling dizzy and crashed into Li Miaozhen’s arms, taking a good while to recover.

“How powerful!”

Lianxing’s little head nuzzled in Li Miaozhen’s arms and said with some fear, “With my Dao cultivation, I had only placed seven or eight pieces, and I nearly became confused by the chess arrangement. Luckily, I retreated in time, otherwise, I might have missed the Five Domains Alliance’s trial.”

“Hehe…”

Fang Chengqian laughed and said, “Miss Lianxing has already done quite well. Many cultivators who have not delved deeply into the Chess Dao, let alone play a piece, would become dizzy and bewildered upon entering, with no idea how to proceed.”

“Oh, I wonder how many pieces Daoist Fellow Fang has placed in this Mist Sky Chess?”

“I dare not boast, but the most I’ve managed was forty-eight pieces.”

Fang Chengqian said, “The most unique aspect of the Mist Sky Chess is that each time you enter, you perceive a different arrangement, and each time you must face a different situation. So how far one gets depends on how well one performs at that moment.”

Qin Feng looked at Fang Chengqian’s feigned modesty and couldn’t help but feel amused, but he also knew this man’s achievement was quite impressive.

So he still complimented, “Daoist Fellow truly lives up to being a great talent of the Spring and Autumn Academy!”

“Where, where, how can I dare claim to be a great talent with my modest Dao cultivation.”

Fang Chengqian waved his hands humbly and said, “If we were to talk about real talents, Jiang Liu’er of the Chess Institute is a true genius. Barely fifteen years old, he managed to place a hundred and eight pieces in the Mist Sky Chess, far outperforming me.”

“Hm, the Spring and Autumn Academy is indeed filled with geniuses, we admire it!”

Qin Feng and the others complimented a few words and continued wandering around the institutes with Fang Chengqian.

“This Mountain and River Map was painted by Dean Chao Gongwang.”

After going in circles, Fang Chengqian led them to the Danqing Branch and pointed to a Mountain and River Map on the wall, saying, “This is not just a simple painting, but a space created by Dean Chao using a Supreme Dao Technique. He then used supreme power to condense earth spirit energy for the mountains, water spirit energy to form the rivers, yin wood spirit energy to give rise to vegetation, and wind spirit energy to sweep across the land.

If you probe with your Divine Sense, you will find that everything inside has transformed from illusion to reality and truly exists.”

“Oh?”

The group was greatly surprised and looked closely, only then realizing this painting was indeed special.

Ordinary Danqing painters, though they could bring scenes to life and make illusions a reality, would eventually dissipate once their energy was exhausted.

This painting was entirely different; it was created to be a real existence.

Such a technique, while not yet at the level of top-tier powers creating living beings, had some similarities on some level. Both could create from the void, which was truly wondrous.

Moreover, the wall could now be considered a large space magical treasure and was simply displayed at the entrance of the Danqing Branch like a decoration. The extravagant style made Qin Feng envious.

While the group looked on with admiration, Fang Chengqian also became enthusiastic and led them through various branches, letting them witness many miraculous sights not seen by the outside world.

As they walked and listened to Fang Chengqian’s explanations of the divine works of the Academy’s prior great saints, Qin Feng and the others were far from bored and listened with great interest.

Just as Fang Chengqian was preparing to take them to the back mountain to see more divine works of past sages, Qin Feng suddenly stopped, his face full of surprise, and asked, “Daoist Fellow Fang, that tree…”

Several hundred meters away, an ancient tree rose from the ground. Though it stood several hundred meters tall, they had not noticed anything unusual before entering this area.

More importantly, the ancient tree gave them a very strange feeling.

It was an odd sensation that was hard to explain, but upon seeing this ancient tree, they began to feel somewhat uneasy.

“Oh, that is the Spring and Autumn Ancient Tree, which was personally planted by the Spring and Autumn Ancestor when he founded the Academy!”

Fang Chengqian said with a smile, “You must have already grasped the arcane mysteries of the laws; otherwise, you definitely would not have noticed any anomaly.”

“Is it really a tree planted by the Spring and Autumn Ancestor?”

Even Liu Xuanling, after hearing this, was flabbergasted: “Since the founding of the Academy, countless years have passed, and this ancient tree hasn’t turned into an exotic species capable of transformation, and it still maintains such vigorous vitality; truly impressive.”

“Hehe, you don’t know.”

Fang Chengqian said, “This tree is called Spring and Autumn, a naturally exotic species that controls the Law of Time. Every four hundred years is a spring, and every four hundred years is an autumn. It grows a ring every one thousand six hundred years. Thus its age, although ancient, cannot be measured by common sense.”