Chapter 156 - 153: Human Sage Seeks Inheritance
It was said that after the Hundred Sage Scholars suppressed Chang’an, the Dragon Vein’s Qi gradually gathered there. However, it was apparent that Chang’an was not a place of permanence, and the Qi of the Dragon Vein would eventually move.
When the Heaven-Penetrating Sect Hierarch severed the last lifeline of the Great Han Dynasty with a single stroke of his sword, the Dragon Vein’s Qi then converged in three locations: one in Eastern Rivers, one in Western Shu, and one in the North. It was these three places that would give rise to dominant leaders, creating the situation of the Three Kingdoms standing together.
One day, a person emerged from the Dragon’s Eye of Chang’an, clad in armor, incredibly majestic and full of dominant aura, it was Sun Wu from the Hundred Sage Scholars, a master of the Militarists.
Sun Wu said with a smile, "Now it should be the turn of my descendants to carry on a portion of the Qi. I should also go and give them some guidance and teach them the art of war."
Confucius said, "Go ahead."
The art of war is indeed a scholarly study, and Sun Wu is the progenitor of the Militarists. He possesses "The Art of War by Sun Tzu," a book that embodies the philosophy of both the Taoist Sect and the Militarists. Revered through the ages, it is a sacred text of military studies. When Sun Tzu wrote this book, he comprehended the true essence of the Militarists. Initially influenced by Taoism, the completion of this book allowed him to touch the Heavenly Dao, achieving the status of a Human Sage and thus immortality.
Sun Wu said solemnly, "I also know that now a majority of the world’s Qi has converged upon two others. The world should take the form of a Three-Legged Cauldron! My Sun Clan is only part of the Heavenly Dao’s maintenance of balance. As a Human Sage, I can see clearly and will not act against Heaven’s will. Rest assured, Master."
Confucius is among the scholars in the Hundred Schools of Thought considered to have profound knowledge, including some sages who are his disciples, such as Mencius and Xunzi. Even Han Feizi, a prominent figure from Legalism, was educated in Confucianism, reflecting the significant position of Confucianism within the Hundred Schools of Thought. Confucius’s modest and gentle nature also earned him respect from many, so his words were generally heeded by other scholars. However, academic issues were another matter and could lead to debates. After all, they were all scholars and intellectuals of the highest calibre, and none would back down easily. Sometimes, even Mencius would refute some of Confucius’s academic views.
Mozi, standing up from the Dragon’s Eye, said, "Ghost Valley and I observed the celestial phenomenon last night. A great Qi Runner has born in Langya Yangdu who can inherit our Mohist Mechanical Arts along with Ghost Valley’s School of Diplomacy principles."
Ghost Valley, clad in a Taoist Robe and appearing quite ancient, said, "This person is born with the talent that measures the heavens and weighs the earth, graced with a Seven Stars fate and seemingly favored by the Qi of Emperor Fuxi. In future, he could achieve greatness!"
Zou Zi then said, "I will go with the two of you; this person has also inherited our Yin-Yang School’s Qi."