The Path of the Martial Arts BOSS
Chapter 318 - 130 Zhou Yi

Chapter 318: Chapter 130 Zhou Yi

"Once Zhuge Longsu spoke, Wu Qu, who was rather impulsive, couldn’t restrain his curiosity and asked, "Dean, may I ask how you came to know of this matter? Is the perception of a Divinity Realm warrior really that miraculous?"

Wu Qu might be a scholar, but looking at his physique and his name, one could tell that this scholar’s Combat Power was not low. In fact, Wu Qu was a high-level True Core Realm expert, a rare powerful figure within the Academy.

Yet even such a powerful figure had not sensed Zhuge Longsu’s probing, which is why Wu Qu was extremely curious.

"A Divinity Realm warrior has already transcended mundane beings, Wu Qu. Although you have reached the True Core Realm, it is very easy for a Divinity Realm Martial Artist to investigate you without your knowledge."

"Of course," continued Zhuge Longsu after taking a sip of tea, "normally, Divinity Realm warriors are not so idle as to constantly spread out their Primordial Spirit to sense everything. The reason I was able to sense the fleeting presence of Feng Jiu was that I had my breakthrough into the Divinity Realm thanks to the Haqi River of the Academy. Any presence reaching the Divine Origin Realm within the Academy cannot escape the perception of the Haqi River. Naturally, I, who am specially connected to the Haqi River, would also sense it."

Dean Zhuge has a special connection to the Haqi River?

A shadow of gloom flickered in Feng Jiu’s eyes as he committed this sentence to memory, planning to relay it to Qing Yu later.

Although Feng Jiu now seemed to be highly valued by the Mountain River Academy, even potentially in line to inherit the position of dean in the future, he never forgot his true ambition.

Feng Jiu intended to take a seat in the highest chair of Northern Zhou. Being the dean of the Mountain River Academy was not in the cards for him.

And after ascending to the imperial throne, according to Qing Yu’s plan, their next moves may not be welcomed by the Mountain River Academy. Therefore, it was best to remember any intelligence that might come in handy one day.

"As the first student to break through to the Divine Origin Realm, Feng Jiu, you may select a book from the highest level of the Guardian Pavilion to take back and study," Zhuge Longsu said.

"The books from the highest level of the Guardian Pavilion?!" exclaimed Wu Qu, taken aback.

No wonder he was surprised. The highest level of the Guardian Pavilion housed classics personally transcribed by Grandmaster Meng Shanhe and some original manuscripts penned by the Grandmaster himself. For those in the Confucian sect, these classics were supreme treasures.

If one could fully comprehend just one of these books, even True Core Realm Martial Artists would benefit immensely.

Of course, this immense benefit was on the condition that the person was a practitioner of Confucian Martial Arts. For others, studying these classics would only offer analogous insights.

Unfortunately, although Feng Jiu had always shown himself to possess "Vast Righteous Qi," his real foundation lay in the "Black Heaven Book." While these Confucian classics could deepen his understanding of "Vast Righteous Qi" and make the Confucian Martial Arts he deployed more powerful, the benefits would ultimately be limited.

So, Feng Jiu planned to choose...

"Dean Xie, I would like to select the ’The Book of Changes’ personally transcribed by Mountain Master Meng," Feng Jiu said respectfully.

"Wait, Feng Jiu, are you truly planning to select ’The Book of Changes’?" Wu Qu quickly interjected to stop him.

Even Zhuge Longsu advised, "Feng Jiu, are you certain of your choice? Once you choose that book, you cannot exchange it."

’The Book of Changes’ was one of the five classics among the Four Books and Five Classics of Confucianism. Ever since the Great Master had praised Yi, ’The Book of Changes’ had been revered as the sacred Confucian text, the foremost among classics, and the foundational book for teaching.

But proportionate to its standing, the obscurity and difficulty of ’The Book of Changes’ are just as great. Moreover, the Yi teachings it expounded did not significantly help in advancing Vast Righteous Qi.

Therefore, both Zhuge Longsu and Wu Qu were advising Feng Jiu to reconsider his choice.

Indeed, ’The Book of Changes’ was of no real use to Feng Jiu. At least other classics could deepen his understanding of the essence of Confucianism and further unleash the power of Confucian Martial Arts. However, ’The Book of Changes’ would be of no help to him.

But although Feng Jiu was of no help, for another person, her assistance was significant.

Yi practitioners, with sun and moon representing Yi, symbolize Yin and Yang.

"Zhou Yi" is "The Book of Changes", which forms sixty-four hexagrams by overlaying pairs of the Eight Diagrams. According to the past sages’ arrangement of these sixty-four hexagrams, this sequence reflects the process of the world’s birth, development, and transformation, starting with Qiankun, symbolizing all things in the world beginning with the Yin and Yang of heaven and earth, Qian being Yang, representing heaven; Kun being Yin, representing earth. After Qiankun come Zheng and Meng, representing the initial stage of things, in a state of naivety.

The authenticity of this claim was known only to those who have received the true transmission of "The Book of Changes"; the rest did not know its truth. But since "Zhou Yi" had such a great reputation, Qing Yu’s Yi Skills would be greatly aided by it.

Moreover, Four Symbols Produce Eight Trigrams, perhaps relying on this "Zhou Yi."

Therefore, regarding this choice, Feng Jiu would not change her mind.

"The student’s mind is made up, I hope the Dean can fulfill my request."

At that moment, Feng Jiu’s eyes were filled with an unshakable determination, a resolve that made both Zhuge Longsu and Wu Qu realize her decision was irreversible.

"I hope you won’t regret it."

Zhuge Longsu sighed, rising, and took an old-looking book from a nearby shelf.

Although it was said to be kept on the top floor of the Guardian Pavilion, the actual location was in Zhuge Longsu’s Wuya Inn. After all, what could be safer than being with a Divinity Realm powerhouse? Before his breakthrough, Zhuge Longsu had Divinity Realm combat power within the Mountain River Academy; after the breakthrough, his strength had become even more formidable. The book, naturally, also became safer than before.

The book looked old, but all present could sense the powerful truth contained within. This was the truth left on the book by Grandmaster Meng, the Confucian’s highest achiever, turning an ordinary-looking book into an invaluable treasure.

"Here, take it."

Zhuge Longsu placed the "Zhou Yi" into an exquisitely crafted wooden box and solemnly handed it over to Feng Jiu with both hands.

"Thank you, Dean."

Feng Jiu thanked the Dean again, taking the wooden box that felt surprisingly heavy despite its lightness. If she were to lose this item, never mind what Zhuge Longsu would do, Qing Yu would definitely flay Feng Jiu alive.

Afterward, Feng Jiu pretended to be overwhelmingly curious and ill at ease.

Seeing her like this, both Zhuge Longsu and Wu Qu smiled knowingly. How many scholars could wait before getting a glimpse of a book written by Mountain Master Meng?

Thus, Zhuge Longsu, very understanding, said with a smile, "Go on then, take a good look."

Feng Jiu acted as if she’d been granted a grand reprieve, and immediately stood up to take her leave, saying, "This student takes her leave!"

With that, she hurriedly ran out of Wuya Inn.

Seeing Feng Jiu’s rare urgency, Zhuge Longsu and Wu Qu shook their heads in amusement.

Feng Jiu’s reaction wasn’t considered too exaggerated.

That night, within a secret room located in Divine Capital, continuous, thunderous laughter echoed without end.

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