How will the competition take place?They didn't say that...
But why all the fuss?Is it because of Elder Master Duhuo's request?"As he pondered, Li Yuchun and his people approached.
It seems they had heard from the white clerk and came to check things out."Boss!"Xu Qi'ansi greeted him.Seeing the orderly maintenance of order, Li Yuchun said with relief, "Since your return from Yunzhou, you three have finally overcome your laziness and become more mature.""This shows we've grown," Xu Qi'ansi replied with a smile....By noon, under the bright sun, a canopy was set up in the large square outside the Astral Observatory for important officials.
More than a thousand palace guards surrounded the square to prevent idle people from getting too close.Commoners and martial artists could only watch from afar.Después del almuerzo, la delegación de la Región Occidental siguió al anciano maestro Duhuo a través de las bulliciosas calles del centro de la ciudad, llegando a la plaza grande frente al Pabellón Observatorio de Estrellas.Orchid Caiwei stood by the edge of the octagonal platform, looking down as a group of monks approached.
Among their green robes were several figures wearing red and yellow striped robes.Leading them was Duhuo Arhat, an emaciated black figure resembling an old man."Teacher, the monks are causing trouble," Orchid Caiwei said, pulling out a piece of cake from her pocket as she watched eagerly."Here they are."The head master sipped his wine and basked in the sun, contently."Are you planning to fight personally?""If I do, it would be Bodhisattva coming here.
Duhuo wants to compete with me through magic, not in battle.""Then who will you send out?" Orchid Caiwei tilted her head, analyzing, "Senior Sister Zhongli has been plagued by bad luck and suffered many casualties."I and Senior Brother Song are alchemists, unsuited for combat.
Senior Brother Two is not here in the capital...
Only Senior Brother Yang can fight."The head master sighed."Why are you sighing?""Unfortunately, your Senior Brother Yang was possessed yesterday and cannot fight.""Oh?" Orchid Caiwei was shocked, her piece of cake suddenly losing its appeal as she furrowed her delicate brows with worry."What should we do then?""I'm also worried.
That's why I want to ask you to go into the palace for someone." ...Moments later, a yellow-robed woman rode a horse and galloped into the palace.After noon, Emperor Yuanjing was studying Daoist scriptures in Lingbao Temple when his female imperial advisor began expounding on classic texts, but he couldn't focus.
"Is Your Majesty troubled by the magic duel?" Luo Yuheng asked softly.Emperor Yuanjing hesitated before saying, "I have full confidence in the head master, but the Buddhist monks came prepared...
If we lose, how will Great Fong maintain its dignity?""The sorcerer system is quite unique and not based on combat prowess.
It's indeed risky," Luo Yuheng nodded.In today’s systems, sorcerers have the weakest combat capabilities.
Their expertise lies in enhancing national power rather than individual strength.The Great Fong army’s invincibility stems partly from excellent military equipment, with siege engines, cannons, and other wonders crafted by the Astral Observatory being crucial.This is something no other system can match.Fourth-level medical practitioners save lives, while eighth- and seventh-grade Feng Shui masters improve geographical advantages.
These are powerful auxiliary skills.Even fourth-grade array mages mainly provide support;their greatest strength lies in crafting magical artifacts rather than combat.Sorcerers must rely on the state for survival;both coexist.Hearing this, Emperor Yuanjing became even more anxious."Perhaps Your Majesty could invite the Dean of Cloud Deer Academy?Among all the systems, martial prowess is strongest among warriors.
But if we consider which system has no weaknesses and can handle any situation, it's only Confucianism.
Confucianism can deal with everything.
Even if Buddhist techniques are highly advanced, Confucianism could still manage."Emperor Yuanjing’s eyes brightened before he shook his head.
"Imperial Advisor, last year I tried to appoint Dean Zhao but was declined."His implication was that he couldn’t convince the scholars of Cloud Deer Academy.As they talked, an elderly eunuch hurried in and said respectfully, "Your Majesty, there's a message from inside the palace: Senior Apprentice Caiwei from the Astral Observatory is here on official business to see you."On official business...
Emperor Yuanjing pondered, "Since I'm listening to the imperial advisor’s teachings, I won’t return.
Let her come to Lingbao Temple and meet me here."The eunuch left.Emperor Yuanjing turned to Luo Yuheng and said, "Head master is likely concerned about the magic duel;let the imperial advisor listen as well.
Help me think this through."Although he was the emperor, his Daoist cultivation was low, so he lacked personal insight.
He needed Luo Yuheng’s advice to analyze the situation.