Chapter 1757 - 1702— - 1703 Holy Sage_2
Of course, if Pei Xuanjing had not even confirmed his status as a Taoist Monarch, he would not care about the words of such insignificant beings unless he came across them face to face.
After all, would a True Immortal pay attention to the words of a Mortal.
However, the magnanimity of many Taoist Monarchs is their kindness. As strong members of the Taoist School, they must not allow such reckless talk if they encounter it; they must take action to maintain the dignity of the School lest the authority of the Way be undermined.
"It turns out to be Lin Hongfu, the Wenling Layman, who is the direct disciple of Emperor Wenchang!" exclaimed a True Immortal upon learning the true identity of this mysterious immortal.
"A Great Confucian of the Heart Teachings, it is rumored that he found his own path within the Heart Teachings founded by the Saint of Heart, and could establish his own sect and write his own doctrines. It is even said that he was only half a step from reaching the Realm of the ancient Holy Sages and putting forth his own teachings," whispered a True Immortal recalling some rumors about Lin Hongfu.
The title of an ancient Holy Sage is not just a division of power, but more so a recognition of a certain Realm and status by all parties involved.
Even among the countless strong individuals who have reached the level of True Immortal today and have left behind their own Orthodox lines and numerous disciples, to be called a Holy Sage is still far out of reach.
The deeds of a Holy Sage are not only for themselves but also for the merit of the entire human race, gaining the support and reverence of all its people.
Even a True Immortal or a Taoist Monarch can establish an immortal sect and have countless disciples, but their blessings only cover a small portion of the population and cannot influence the entire human race.
The birth of a Holy Sage, their teachings, the Great Tao they cultivate, is something that can be practiced by all beings of the human race, beneficial to all humans.