Chapter 14: Lu Changsheng's Brilliant Dictums
Editor: Henyee Translations
On the high altar.
After bowing to the entire sect.
As Lu Changsheng looked at all the disciples in Zenith Heaven, his heart was filled with a complicated feeling.
All of them were waiting, filled with expectations.
They were waiting for his lecture.
Very soon after, Lu Changsheng started talking,
"Fifteen thousand years ago, the founder of Zenith Heaven established this sect on his own.
"Twelve thousand years ago, devils prevailed in the south, and demons were born in the east. The world was enveloped in darkness.
"However, using the Zenith Sword in his hand, the founder swept off all the demons and devils, bringing peace back to the world. Since then, Zenith Heaven has become the most glorious sect in the world.
"Ten thousand years ago, the founder of Zenith Heaven ascended to the celestial world.
"He told us to constantly strive harder."
Lu Changsheng's voice was as deep as a heavy bell ringing. Every disciple could clearly hear him.
An incantation was amplifying Lu Changsheng's voice.
However, the look on Perfected Qing Yun's face slightly changed because he realized Lu Changsheng wasn't reading the script he gave him.
All of the disciples were attentively listening to him, their concentration was firm at this moment.
"Today, as the Eldest Senior Brother of Zenith Heaven, I also want to tell you all something.
"Heaven rewards the diligent," Lu Changsheng slowly said these four words.
"People all say that cultivating is harder than scaling the blue sky.
"However, I believe,
"Whenever heaven invests a person with great responsibilities, it first exerts his mind with suffering, toughens his muscles and bones with toil, exposes his body to hunger, and even subject him to poverty. There are difficulties and all types of tests, and thereby, this stimulates his mind, strengthens his character, and develops his capabilities.
Lu Changsheng used the words of
The purpose of this lecture was to show his capabilities and unite the entire sect.
Mencius' passage was perfect in Lu Changsheng's eyes.
At the very least, it was ten thousand times better than Perfected Qing Yun's script.
At this time, Lu Changsheng didn't notice the unusual phenomenon that started to occur behind him.
Above his head.
Clusters of golden clouds were gathering. They were auspicious clouds of merits and virtues which only appeared when an extremely good deed was done.
All the disciples were beyond shocked at this sight.
They really couldn't believe it!
"Look! The clouds! It's the clouds of merits and virtues!"
"Sect Master, look! Those are the clouds of merits and virtues, right?!"
"What happened? Why are the clouds gathering behind Martial Nephew Lu?"
"Dictum! What he just said is a dictum! You have such a good student Senior Brother Qing Yun!"
"Martial Nephew Lu just spoke out a great dictum! What a surprise!"
"Whenever Heaven invests a person with great responsibilities… Amazing! Heaven has recognized his words. These words can educate all the cultivators in this world!"
The senior leaders of the Zenith Heaven were all staring at the clouds, feeling extremely shocked.
However, on the altar.
Lu Changsheng had no idea what was going on behind him.
Upon seeing that the feedback was quite good, he released a sigh of relief.
It really worked!
Lu Changsheng decided to keep going. Since people liked it, he didn't mind sharing more passages.
"There must be a use for our talent.
"A sharp sword comes from the sharpening out, and the fragrance of plum blossom comes from the cold and harsh weather.
"Everyone, as long as you are diligent enough, you can scale the highest peak.
"Saints say that the Dao is illusory and visionary.
"However, I believe that the enlightenment of our hearts will enable us to conduct Dao so that we can save the world with mercy.
"Saints say that cultivators should do what our strength allows.
"However, I believe that where there is a will, there is a way. Heaven will never disappoint those who work extremely hard."
Lu Changsheng was an Art student in his previous life. Reciting these poems was a piece of cake to them.
All sorts of great dictums kept coming out of Lu Changsheng's mouth.
At this moment.
The golden clouds covered the entire Zenith Heaven.
This unusual phenomenon failed to catch Lu Changsheng's attention. While feeling very excited, Lu Changsheng kept going on and on.
He recited everything he remembered or whatever sounded good to him,
"You'll ride the wind and cleave the waves. Everyone in the world will know you!
"The way is too long to see the end, but I will make every effort to achieve my dream!
"Our armor is worn and torn after many heroic battles in the desert; We swear, however, not returning home before defeating the Loulan!
"The bird mounts upon a great wind to a height of ninety thousand miles!
"Today we're servants; but tomorrow we're Sect Masters!
"Don't waste your time. When your hair is greying at the sides, nothing can be saved!
"When I'm drunk and enjoying myself to the full, my writing shocks the greatest mountains and lingers above the vast oceans!"
Lu Changsheng continued spewing out passages after passages.
At this moment.
Lu Changsheng's fancy words were as brilliant as a golden lotus flower. Gold light enveloped the entire Zenith Heaven. Several beams of golden light fell down on Lu Changsheng's shoulders.
Lu Changsheng felt warm, but he didn't know what was going on.
'Bang!'
'Bang!'
'Bang!'
Currently, in the Saint Institution in Middle-Earth.
This was where all the saints in the Confucian school were gathered.
The sculptures of the greatest Confucian scholars suddenly lit up at the same time.
"Whenever heaven invests a person with great responsibilities, it first exerts his mind with suffering, toughens his muscles and bones with toil, exposes his body to hunger and subject him to poverty, difficulties and all types of tests, and thereby stimulates his mind, strengthens his character and develops his capabilities.
"You'll ride the wind and cleave the waves. Everyone in the world will know you!
"A sharp sword comes from the sharpening out, and the fragrance of plum blossom comes from the cold and harsh weather.
"There must be a use for our talent.
"The bird mounts upon a great wind to a height of ninety thousand miles!"
…
In the sacred light, the sculptures were echoing.
In the institution, a top Confucian scholar's eyes suddenly opened wide when he heard the dictums.
"These are… a saint's words…"
"Who? Who is it?"
"Are humans expecting another Saint Scholar?"
He was beyond shocked.
In fact, this wasn't happening only at the Saint Institution.
It was as if the entire Middle-Earth was going through an earthquake.
This horrible natural phenomenon instantly caught the attention of the most powerful leaders on earth.
The dynasty of Sun-moon, Middle-Earth.
In the Imperial Palace.
A middle-aged man surrounded by an auspicious purple cloud was staring in the direction of the northwest. "Saint dictums… A Saint Scholar?"
In the Saint Land of Stars, Middle-Earth.
In the Palace of Stars.
An elderly man was staring in the direction of the northwest. His eyes were filled with surprise. "Zenith Heaven already has an immortal-to-be, but now, they're also having a Saint Scholar?"
Middle-Earth, the Heaven Secrets Sect.
The Sect Master thought with his fingers and said with deep regret, "I was wrong! I was really wrong! That person isn't only a peerless genius in cultivation. But he's also an incarnation of a saint! He's both a genius in cultivating and also a future Saint Scholar!"
On the border of Middle-Earth.
A monk was staring at the sky.
He remained silent. The light in his eyes was extremely peaceful and calm.
At this moment, the entire Middle-Earth shook.
Everyone had some sort of response to this phenomenon.
However, in the Zenith Heaven.
Lu Changsheng still had no idea what was going on, there were nine halos behind him.
He kept on talking.
This continued until about an hour later.
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