Facing Chen Xiao's second sword, Lu Yan didn't know what violent mental turmoil was going on in the opponent's heart, but he knew that the outcome was decided.
"Return to truth with one sword."
With such a flawless sword, Lu Yan could easily see through the thousands of rivers and mountains and the stars in the sky. He repeated his old trick and cut off Chen Xiao's awe-inspiring aura with one sword.
"Uh huh~"
The power of Chen Xiao's sword was broken, blood flowed from the corner of his mouth, and the red and blue sword energy flew behind his body. He froze on the spot, and the Zhanlu Sword in his hand slowly dropped.
I lost, even if Zhan Lujian admitted me, I still lost, I lost without the ability to fight back...
Among the various principles for a gentleman to cultivate his virtue, there is one such rule: a gentleman will not accept anything beyond his own virtue, including official position, money, reputation, etc.
For Chen Xiao, during the years when he was growing up, the most famous person in Confucianism was Lu Yan.
Whether it is academic achievements or political achievements, Lu Yan is like the academic god of the class next door. From the moment he appeared, he has been the number one in the school. As for Chen Xiao, the academic leader, although he is conceited about his talent, he just can't compare with him. But
In the final selection for the scholarship, Lu Yan failed, but he, Chen Xiao, won.
Why?
He will not be happy because he has received such a huge scholarship, but will ask himself fiercely: Compared with Lu Yan, do you deserve it? Do you deserve Zhan Lujian's recognition?
A huge duel ended in such an anticlimactic scene. Chen Xiao stood there dumbfounded, while Lu Yan slowly put away his swords.
"Brother!"
"Senior Brother Chen Xiao, you actually lost."
"how so?"
The disciples of the Zhongliang clan who were watching from the outside were in disbelief that their senior brother, holding the Zhanlu Sword in his hand, could be defeated so easily.
Yan Zhi's eyes flickered back and forth between the two of them, still unable to understand, "The first move was evenly matched, but it was only after the second move that Chen Xiao was defeated?"
Yan Yu recalled the situation at the moment of the sword strike and analyzed: "The second sword, Heyue Sun Star, seemed to be due to Chen Xiao's own mentality problem and a huge flaw, so Lu Yan succeeded with one move and broke the momentum.
, Chen Xiao lost his will to fight."
"Losing the will to fight?" Zhuan Sunxun received the reminder from Yan Yu and looked at Chen Xiao again with more worry.
Yes, Chen Xiao could even give up Zhan Lu Jian to Lu Yan on his own initiative, unlike a person who is obsessed with winning or losing. What was originally a discussion suddenly changed to a duel with swords when the matter came to pass. This behavior is inherently
Abnormal. What on earth was he thinking?
"Sir, I accept it."
"Forehead……"
Lu Yan bowed his head and saluted. After Chen Xiao came to his senses, he quickly saluted as well.
"Sir, to be honest, Yan's experience in this battle was very bad. I think that this kind of performance is simply not enough for your strength. When it comes to swordsmanship, sword fighting is only secondary, and the sword's path is the key.
Sir, I am disappointed."
"..." Chen Xiao lowered his head in silence, "Xiao has learned a lesson." Then he hung Zhan Lu around his waist and returned to his seat dejectedly.
Ji Liang, a lacquer carver, saw his current appearance clearly and showed displeasure on his face.
I thought he had extraordinary magnanimity, but I didn't expect that he couldn't bear even one defeat. In a one-on-one duel, if you lose, you lose. Lu Yan has a long-standing reputation, and losing is not shameful. How could Zhan Lu admit such a person?
"Brother, are you okay?"
"Are you injured somewhere?"
"I brought medicine to heal internal injuries, senior brother, do you need it?"
The duel was over, and the mighty sword power dissipated. The disciples of the Zhongliang family rushed up and surrounded Chen Xiao, showing great concern and talking at random.
Chen Xiao pointed to their seats in a deep voice and reprimanded: "This is the banquet of the Imperial Master. Do you still have etiquette in your heart? Be quiet and take your seats."
The disciples looked at each other, then turned around silently, bowed and apologized to Lu Yan neatly, and after receiving Lu Yan's verbal forgiveness, they quickly took their seats one by one.
The most important thing ended with a sword discussion. Logically speaking, this banquet was coming to an end. At this time, Lu Yan clapped his hands and had someone bring over a pile of bound books.
"Actually, I am hosting a banquet to entertain you this time. In addition to fulfilling Mr. Chen Xiao's appointment, I also have an important event that needs to be announced to my Confucian colleagues."
As he spoke, he asked his servants to give a copy to everyone present.
"This volume is "On Life in the World." At that time, in Taiyi Mountain, Yan used this volume to help Master Qiongxin of the Renzong to break through heaven and man. For some reasons, it has not been disclosed to the world. Today, I take this opportunity to inform Confucianism about it.
All."
After Lu Yan finished speaking, there were already a group of Confucian disciples below who couldn't wait to take the book and open it to read. This is an article that contains the doctrine of the unity of nature and man. Who doesn't yearn for it?
As a result, it didn't take a while.
"Snapped-"
"The equal status of humans and heaven is ridiculous, simply ridiculous!"
"The unity of man and nature, how could this be an article like this!"
"This, this, this, this, where does this put the sages and ancestors?!"
"Crazy, crazy, what's the use of benevolence, justice, propriety, wisdom and trust like this?! This, this is simply forgetting our ancestors!"
Lu Jia sat in his seat and pretended to read a book. The reaction of everyone in the Confucian family was as expected. He glanced at the experts who had not yet spoken impulsively, and shook his head in his heart: Lu Yan, you actually chose this time to announce it.
Aren’t you afraid that Confucianism will fall into civil strife and suffer heavy damage?
Huh? Confucianism suffered heavy losses...this...
He suddenly opened his eyes wide, and subconsciously looked at Lu Yan, who was in charge. He was horrified in his heart: Lu Yan, you did this on purpose. The Confucianism that Qin needs is not a prosperous Confucianism!
Lu Yan suddenly felt something, and his eyes met his directly.
Lu Jia reacted instantly and stood up, pointing at Lu Yan and scolding: "It's so absurd. If people don't behave themselves, the sky will no longer be the sky. It's extremely selfish! Lu Yan, how can you openly spread such villainy in the world?"
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"That's right, in this world, etiquette has collapsed, and you still teach everyone to regard themselves as the subject. How can such a selfish concept of teaching villains be spread!"
"Lu Yan, are you still a disciple of Confucianism?"
"Writing a monograph on such a villain is worthy of being able to kill even my senior fellow apprentices!"
Among the indignant words at the table, this sentence suddenly came out, and the scene fell silent for a moment, and then——
"Hiss~" Someone tore the book in his hand into pieces, threw it on the food table, and raised his hand towards Lu Yanyi, "Master Imperial Master, I will not accompany you."
He walked out with his head held high, and the eyes of the guarding Qin Jun under the dark mask were already filled with anger, and he made a small sound from the clenched sword in his hand.
"Humph!" The Confucian scholar showed no fear, waved his sleeves towards the Qin army, and walked away.
Lu Jia turned his head away, not looking at the person, and said with cupped hands: "Today is a worthwhile trip. Sir, please say goodbye!"
"Farewell!"
"I won't accompany you!"
"I won't accompany you!"
On the Zhongliang family's side, Chen Xiao was dragged by several junior brothers together, and he left the table even though he was half-pushed.
Before leaving, Chen Xiao looked at Lu Yan tentatively, his eyes were deep and unwavering, showing no reaction to the scene in front of him.
He held Zhan Lujian's hand and squeezed it tighter.
The initially lively banquet, a banquet destined to become a legend, suddenly seemed almost empty.
Ji Liang, a lacquered carving, cupped his hands towards Lu Yan and said, "Mr. Lu Yan, there are good and evil in human nature. In a world like yours where you are the master, evil people are destined to succeed and good people will never end. Ji Liang will never agree and leave."
"Brother, it seems that Lu Yan has made everyone angry." Yan Zhi said quietly.
"It's just a dispute over ideas. It's commonplace within Confucianism and has nothing to do with us. Let's go."
"Um."
The two brothers didn't say much, said goodbye to Lu Yan and left quickly.
Zhuan Sunxun was the only one left at the table.
"Mr. Lu Yan, Zi Cui..."
Lu Yan smiled softly, "Speaking out what you have to say and making excuses is not like the Ziduan I knew back then."
Zhuan Sunxun hesitated for a moment, his thick eyebrows and big eyes full of tangles, and finally he just said: "I will take it back to the master and ask the master to take a look."
"Well, say hello to Senior Zhuan Sun for me."
"Yes. Mr. Lu Yan, Zituan takes his leave."
As the last one left, Lu Yan was the only one left sitting there.
"You can kill even our senior brothers, haha. Fu Nian, Yan Lu, let's see how far you can go."