Chapter 1607: Scholar
“An honest man does not speak in riddles, so I’m just going to come out with it. The Earthly Sovereign is the ultimate treasure of the Earthly Sovereign Hall, so it must be surrendered to me.” A long time passed, and Yue Hanhai finally broke the silence.
The Chief Libationist enjoyed a sip of wine before asking in an indifferent tone, “On what basis do you say that the Earthly Sovereign Bell belongs to the Earthly Sovereign Hall?”
Yue Hanhai answered, “The Earthly Sovereign Bell belongs to the Earthly Sovereign, and the Earthly Sovereign Hall is composed of the direct descendants of the Earthly Sovereign. Since the Earthly Sovereign has passed away, his possessions naturally go to the Earthly Sovereign Hall.”
“When the predecessor has passed away, the successor will inherit. When the father dies, the son will succeed. This is an unchanging rule and ethics since ancient times. You are the best scholar in the world, Chief Libationist. Surely you understand this principle?”
“I don’t need you to teach me something this simple.” The Chief Libationist waved him off.
Yue Hanhai continued, “Since you acknowledge this principle, does that mean you acknowledge that the Earthly Sovereign Bell belongs to the Earthly Sovereign Hall? And if you acknowledge that too, don’t you agree that this junior should return my possession?”
The Chief Libationist was a scholar and the man who cared about rules and principles more than anyone else. That was why he was targeting him with rules and principles. Could the Chief Libationist handle this?
The Chief Libationist replied, “You are right, but you are also wrong.”
Yue Hanhai frowned. “What do you mean?”
The Chief Libationist explained, “What you said applies to most people, yes, but the Earthly Sovereign is an exception.”
“Who is the Earthly Sovereign? He is the ancestor who elevated humankind; the worthy predecessor who forged the path to our prosperity. He once nurtured countless spirits with his heart’s blood and created countless things with his flesh and blood. He isn’t just your ancestor, he is the ancestor of all of humankind. Yes, you are a descendant of the Earthly Sovereign, but I too am a descendant of the Earthly Sovereign. All of humankind are descendants of the Earthly Sovereign.”
“Therefore, the Earthly Sovereign Bell does not belong to the Earthly Sovereign Hall only. It belongs to all under the heavens.”