Killing Dao Fruit
Chapter 780 - 622: Fish and Dragon Illusion, Everyone is Like a Dragon

Chapter 780: Chapter 622: Fish and Dragon Illusion, Everyone is Like a Dragon

"Emperor of Ghost, today, having seen the Sui Hou Pearl, this old minister finally understands what is meant by a perfect combination."

Without the Sui Hou Pearl as the linchpin, the gap in the effectiveness of the Dragon Qi Prohibition is simply indescribable.

If we had such a treasure when Great Yan was founded, I am confident that I could have extended the reign of Great Yan Kingdom by a hundred years!"

Wang Yuan was pleasantly surprised by Liu Wencheng’s performance, and how could Liu Wencheng not be amazed by the formidable power of the Sui Hou Pearl?

Coupled with his own technique derived from "The Book of Changes," the Scholarly Dragon Ascending Technique· Whip Mountain Dragon Seeking, even the phrase ’like a tiger that has grown wings’ fails to describe the exhilaration he felt at that moment.

The major cities that were nodes of dragon energy within the entire Red County Shenzhou were basically fixed, and unless the cities were slaughtered, changes in dynasties wouldn’t affect them too much.

However, after the establishment of every dynasty, most would reconstruct the ’Mountain and River Country Formation.’

The supervising officer was none other than the founder Supervisor of the Imperial Observatory Bureau, Lord Chengyi Liu Wencheng.

As the proverb goes, learn the arts of letters and arms, and you shall serve the Emperor’s House.

Whether a Daoist Soldier or a Confucian Scholar, whether studying Military Skill or the Scholarly Dragon Ascending Technique, none could do without the support of the current dynasty’s system.

Especially for scholars, even if they have ignited their Heart Light, without dragon energy, they cannot use any Sacrificial Technique.

Only when reaching the Great Scholar Realm can one autonomously communicate with the Human Dao long river and freely cast magic.

And while the Great Scholars govern the classics, they have different emphasis on the six scriptures: "Poetry," "Documents," "Ritual," "The Book of Changes," "Music," and "Spring and Autumn."

The Human Dao Techniques understood from these texts also differ, with many unique and secret techniques preserved among the various schools and major academies.

Li Philosophy, Heart Learning, Gongyang School, and so on, are all the same.

The Whip Mountain Dragon Seeking was derived by Liu Wencheng from "The Book of Changes," which was also unique among the various schools.

Among them, the most offensive one is the notorious Dragon Slaying Skill!

In his lifetime, he used the Dragon Slaying Skill to slay ninety-nine dragon veins across the land, disrupting the cycle of the Five Virtues and, although loyal to Great Yan, he was thus punished by the Heavenly Dao.

He suffered in the Yin Department for over two hundred years.

If it weren’t for Wang Yuan lending a hand, even with his Abnormal Skill, his Ghost Life would soon have run out.

Despite being greatly talented, the chance to rise again still filled him with excitement.

Wang Yuan smiled amicably:

"Obtaining the Sui Hou Pearl now is not too late.

Moreover, my brother-in-law’s heart is far broader compared to the narrow-minded Great Yan Ancestor.

This matter is entrusted to Mr. Liu, feel free to demonstrate your expertise."

"You’re already aware of what Emperor Shi’s ’Dragon Qi Prohibition 2.0’ looked like, Mr. Liu, so if you have any ideas for this ’Dragon Qi Prohibition 3.0,’ feel free to speak frankly."

Wang Yuan had heard a saying: not only did Emperor Taizu wage the sword of execution against his own ministers, drawing them into countless rounds of Nine Tribes Erasure.

He also had Liu Wencheng secretly poisoned due to fear of the Dragon Slaying Skill he possessed.

Of course, though becoming a Human Ghost doesn’t turn one into a clay or wooden idol like those City Gods, being wrapped up in human willpower leaves only a public heart.

Just because someone is said to be a protecting sage, doesn’t necessarily mean they are a sage.

Moreover, what do the debts of the previous dynasty have to do with the current one?

Wang Yuan treated Liu Wencheng, the renowned virtuous minister and martyr, with no airs or graces of the Eastern Ghost Emperor or the standing Deputy Emperor of Post-Yan.

Talented individuals always receive preferential treatment.

Upon hearing this, Liu Wencheng was greatly encouraged.

Pondering the initial plan forming in his mind, he posed a question to Wang Yuan after a brief contemplation:

"The key to ’Dragon Qi Prohibition 3.0’ lies in a ’human’ element. May I ask what you think of my abilities, Emperor of Ghost?"

Wang Yuan did not hesitate to evaluate him:

"Mr. Liu achieved great things, helped Great Yan Ancestor to establish the foundation of the nation, formulated laws, and rectified the administration. You can indeed be called a sage and a great talent of your time!"

Liu Wencheng, however, did not show much complacency. He bowed to Wang Yuan and said solemnly:

"This old minister knows that you’ve set up ’Establishing Heart,’ ’Establishing Destiny,’ and ’Succeeding Saint’ classifications to fill the Yang Officials with Human Ghosts, with the goal of implementing the law completely.

But even though I have some capabilities, I don’t consider myself a natural-born talent capable of ascending to heaven in a single step to occupy the ’Succeeding Saint’ position; I am genuinely apprehensive.

There is one more thing I must say."

Seeing Wang Yuan’s expression turn serious, he continued:

"Speaking of talents in this world.

You should know that many of the civil servants and military generals under Ancestor of Han, whose names have lasted a thousand years, were actually from the smallfolk of just Pei County.

And among the nobility around Great Yan Ancestor, many were also from Haozhou County.

Theoretically, while there may be some differences in the distribution of talents across regions, it is unlikely to be so concentrated.

Why then did these individuals become exceptional figures of their generation?

The truth is, postnatal experience is more important than innate talent!"

"Unless you’re exceedingly compassionate to allow people to avoid drinking Meng Po Soup, to reincarnate with their memories intact,

no one is born knowing how to command battles or govern a state.

They simply happened upon an opportunity, received more trials, and interacted with the outstanding figures of their era, which allowed them to gradually grow.

Not everything that shines is gold.

The ’gold’ from Pei County and Haozhou, were not up to the ’gold’ standard to begin with; they became ’gold’ through the growth of their respective groups.

In reality, the talent of a single county is enough to govern a country.

The key issue is that many talents go unrecognized and don’t get the chance to soar and transform into a dragon."

"I am the same as they are. Without the opportunity to follow the Ancestor Emperor in conquering the world, Lord Chengyi would also have been nothing more than a district eighth-rank County Governor of the former dynasty."

"Therefore..."

Slap!

Wang Yuan smacked his right fist into his left palm, suddenly enlightened: