Above the azure sky, at the pinnacle of Confucianism.
Su Changqing wielded a mighty brush, standing atop a chessboard, his entire being surging with vast, majestic righteousness.
As the ink flowed, the heavens and earth trembled, and the landscapes of thousands of miles descended from the skies.
Opposite him, the shadow of the Literary Emperor held the mandate of heaven in its mouth, each word and phrase seemed to embody the ultimate truth of the universe, possessing immense power.
A monstrous young man, and the shadow of the Literary Emperor, both sides engaged in a fierce battle of techniques, leaving all Confucian cultivators of the world visibly shaken.
Especially the recent two lines of poetry, which were so audacious as to make one’s scalp tingle, leaving cultivators everywhere astounded.
"All four arts have entered the Dao... This boy must die!"
The Imperial Court Faction, Mu Ren, finally showed a hint of fear in his eyes.
Su Changqing’s appearance was even more shocking than that of the Confucian Immortal in the past.
At merely twenty years old, all four arts had entered the Dao, rivaling the imperial techniques of immortals.
This level of talent was terrifying.
Not only surpassing the Confucian Immortal of the past, even if the Literary Emperor was alive, he would probably not compare.
He dared not even imagine, if this boy were to grow, how terrifying might he become?
At this moment, everyone from the Imperial Court Faction was silent, staring blankly at the heavens.
Central State, Holy Academy.
"Hahaha, lamenting that the ancients cannot witness my wildness?"
Shu Han looked towards the horizon, a smile on his face, with a sense of sentimentality, and said:
"The teacher once said Changqing has a gentle and pure nature, treating others with humility."
"But now it seems, the pride in Changqing’s heart is not weaker than anyone else’s."
"Even the proud scion of the Su family likely cannot match Changqing’s arrogance."
Bo Gu lightly chuckled upon hearing this, "This is the proud spirit of a scholar."
"Those with talent, who among them is not wild? Who among them is not proud?"
"Humility and gentleness are for dealing with friends, while towards enemies, it’s arrogance and wildness! Crush their pride!"
Yin Feng also smiled and spoke, "Indeed, the imperial path is opening, and the invincible conviction of our junior disciple has begun to emerge."
In the past, Su Changqing might have been humble and cautious.
But upon realizing his unrivalled talent, ascending to the position of the contemporary Sword God, and becoming Pavilion Master of the Celestial Pill Pavilion.
How could he not be wild? How could he not be proud?
At just twenty years old, his achievements, throughout history, who could compare?
Among all the magnificent figures in the world, Su Changqing should also be among the very peak!
And this podium is his moment to declare to the world!
After eighteen years of hiding in Cyan Mountain Village, through two years of hard training, now as the sword is drawn, it astounds the world!
At this moment, atop the pill platform of the Celestial Pill Pavilion.
Ye Jingshan, Xuan Yan, all the disciples of the Pill Master present, all had a look of shock, staring dumbfounded at the youth sitting cross-legged.
That was the contemporary Sword God, their current Pavilion Master.
Yet now, this legendary youth was battling fiercely at the peak of Confucianism with the shadow of the Literary Emperor.
That surging magnificent righteousness, together with the supreme secret techniques of Confucianism, left everyone present feeling unreal.
Is this the contemporary Sword God? Is this the current Celestial Pill Pavilion Master?
The opponent’s terrifying Confucian Dao realm could probably suppress all quarters even in the era of the Literary Emperor.
"This boy..."
Xuan Yan, somewhat incredulous, looked at Su Changqing, murmuring to himself,
"Is there anything he can’t do?"
"Just twenty years old, reigning supreme in both sword and pill Dao, and now achieving such terrifying accomplishments in Confucianism."
"Can human talent... be this overwhelmingly strong?"
In youth, Xuan Yan was also an awe-inspiring prodigy known throughout the world.
But compared to Su Changqing, his achievements seemed child’s play, nowhere near the same level.
He spent a lifetime climbing to the top of today’s Taoist path.
But the youthfulness of Su Changqing... already reigns supreme in three Dao!
This terrifying talent even made him feel that this current age of prosperity was opened for Changqing.
"This is what the Pavilion Master mentioned, his Confucian Dao isn’t lacking?"
Ye Jingshan spoke with a bitter smile, "Four arts into the Dao, in the vast Central State today, perhaps only the Confucian Immortal can compare?"
Initially, when Su Changqing ventured into Confucianism, he was a bit worried.
But now it seems, it’s the Imperial Court Faction that should be concerned.
Provoking such a terrifying prodigy, they might lose sleep in the future.
"After today, the name of Su Changqing will echo across the continent."
Xuan Yan fell silent for a moment before sighing softly:
"But... the steps towards worldwide enmity will probably come even faster."
...
The fierce battle atop the Confucian Dao platform, the appearance of the Literary Emperor’s shadow, drew attention from other platforms and cultivators throughout the world.
While other platforms’ battles were intense, compared to the relentless fight in Confucianism, their momentum was clearly much smaller.
Now, with the emergence of the Literary Emperor’s shadow, it attracted the gaze of cultivators across the world.
However, upon seeing the young man fiercely battling the Literary Emperor, a vast uproar suddenly arose.
"That’s... Su Changqing! How can he be atop the Confucian Dao platform? And engaging with the Literary Emperor?"
A cultivator who had seen Su Changqing and knew his identity exclaimed in shock.
"Su Changqing? What’s wrong with that? But it’s odd, never heard of such a prodigy in Confucianism before."
Someone asked in confusion.
"That’s Su Changqing! Recently, he just established the Sword Emperor Sect, the unrivaled pinnacle of sword Dao, the contemporary Sword God!"
Upon hearing this, all cultivators revealed looks of shock, and a commotion broke out.
"What? The contemporary Sword God is climbing the Confucian Dao platform, and can even spar with the Literary Emperor?"
"Damn! What a joke, the contemporary Sword God, entering all four arts into the Dao?"
"Good heavens, dual sword and Confucian cultivation, both have reached such terrifying realms, just how terrifying is Su Changqing’s talent?"
"It’s not just that, rumor has it Su Changqing is also the direct disciple of Wu Jiuling, the peak of quasi-emperor, he’s a triple cultivator in Confucian, sword, and martial Dao..."
The name of Su Changqing, at this moment, spread from one to ten, and from ten to a hundred, quickly resonating across the entire continent.