Chapter 302: Invitation from the Kong family, talk about the seven-island sea country
"Hush, rest, rest!"
Under a burst of sword light, the ancient swords of several Hanlin were repulsed by Du Ning's Kunlun ancient sword.
Du Ning's Kunlun Ancient Sword was exuding a fierce aura, making many officials present look in awe.
"It's too... too strong... this momentum... this sense of oppression..."
"The power of Du Jun's Kunlun ancient sword is almost as powerful as the ancient sword of the great scholar. No wonder it can kill a foreign genius like Dongtianshan in the Three Realms Mountains. It's really not just a rumor!"
"He is ten times better than me in terms of literary courage and talent. Even if we are tied together, we are still no match for him."
After seeing the true power of Duning's ancient Kunlun sword, all the officials present admired it, but at the same time they were unwilling to do so.
At such a young age, Du Ning has mastered the Kunlun Ancient Sword to such an extent.
But these scholars, who were regarded as geniuses by others, were so inferior to Du Ning. This made them extremely ashamed and they no longer dared to call themselves geniuses.
"Brother Zhan, I take back the words I teased you about before."
"As the saying goes, comparing people to others can make people angry. We scholars in the Hanlin class all think that we are geniuses, but compared with Du Ning, we are so ashamed!"
"It is not shameful to lose to Yun Qijun, but it is embarrassing to lose to a rising star. From now on, I will no longer regard myself as a genius. I will spend more time on practicing ancient swords. Otherwise, I will be ashamed of the training and training of the Holy Academy."
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"We should take Du Jun as an example to learn from. He can practice the ancient sword to such a level, why can't we? Starting tomorrow, I will get up early and read in the morning. The time for practicing the ancient sword will be increased by two hours every day. If I can't
I have made remarkable progress and I can’t think of myself as a Hanlin class student!”
"Well said! We must use practical actions to improve our talents. We and many others can't defeat Du Jun alone. Even though we are defeated, we are extremely unwilling to do so."
Many Hanlins felt frustrated for a while, but then they found a goal to strive for. Each one of them burned with infinite fighting spirit, and their blood began to boil.
Du Ning suddenly felt dumbfounded. He came to study in the Hanlin class, but how could he ignite the fighting spirit of these Hanlin students?
"Then starting from tomorrow, I will fight with you guys every afternoon. You aim to surpass me, and I will train the tactics of outnumbered enemies." Du Ning said.
All the Hanlins were immediately overjoyed. Scholars always get stronger when they are strong. Being able to fight with more powerful scholars can quickly improve their combat strength.
And Du Ning can also train various combat skills of the Kunlun Ancient Sword by fighting one against many, and everyone can improve at the same time.
"It is our honor to be guided by Du Jun. I would like to worship Du Jun as my half-master and learn from you." Zhan Wanli bowed respectfully and bowed as a disciple.
Other Hanlin officials also hurriedly bowed down, learning from Du Ning was definitely beneficial and harmless.
Only a few Hanlin looked on with cold eyes. They all looked at Du Ning with unconvinced expressions. After whispering to each other for a few words, they became a lot more unfamiliar with Du Ning.
Du Ning paid attention to them. They were all locals from Kongcheng. They deliberately kept a distance from him. There must be some reason.
Perhaps, among the people they have offended, some are their friends, but they do not think Duning is right.
But no matter what their thoughts are, Du Ning will keep a certain distance from them. After all, the relationship between people is very complicated. If others ignore you, you can't put your hot face on their cold butt.
"Don't take it seriously, let's learn from each other." Du Ning hurriedly returned the gift.
When others saw this scene, they respected Du Ning even more.
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In the next month, Du Ning went to Hanlin class to study every day.
In the morning I consulted with great Confucian scholars, and in the afternoon I fought with many Hanlin scholars.
Du Ning's practical ability has improved day by day, other Hanlin officials have also made significant progress under Du Ning's encouragement, and the relationship between many scholars has become even more harmonious.
The fourth day of April.
That evening, Du Ning just came back from the Holy Courtyard.
Just as he was about to enter the mansion, a scholar from the Kong family came towards him and shouted to Du Ning: "Mr. Du, did you just go back home?"
"So it's Brother Chengshun, are you looking for me?" Du Ning said unexpectedly.
"That's natural. I heard that you go to Hanlin Class on time every day and don't dare to disturb you, so I decided to come to you at the end of get out of class in the Holy Academy." Kong Chengshun came to Du Ning.
"In that case, please come to my mansion and have a seat and drink two cups of tea!"
"Thank you."
Kong Chengshun did not refuse and came to Du Ning's mansion as a guest.
Du Ning had already hired a servant in his mansion and immediately ordered him to prepare some tea and snacks.
The two sat down in the living room.
"Brother Chengshun is smiling all over his face. Finding me must be a happy event, what? Are you getting married?" Du Ning teased.
"No, no, I am not getting married, but it is indeed a happy event."
Kong Chengshun took out a red invitation from his sleeve and said with a smile: "My cousin, the wife of Duke Yan Sheng, is going to celebrate her seventy-year-old birthday. The elder specially ordered me to invite Du Jun at the beginning of this month.
Go to the banquet at six o'clock."
"Mrs. Kong's birthday? What a happy event!"
Du Ning smiled and said: "It seems that this time, Kongcheng will have another lively event."
"That's natural. Any happy event must be inseparable from the cultural gathering, and the literary gathering is an activity that we scholars love to participate in. How can we miss Du Jun?"
"Okay, I will definitely go to the banquet on time." Du Ning said.
"Then I'll welcome you at the Kong family."
Kong Chengshun handed over to Du Ning and was happy that Du Ning could go to the meeting.
Then Kong Chengshun frowned again.
Du Ning observed the words and expressions and asked in a low voice: "Brother Kong, is there something on your mind?"
Kong Chengshun noticed his gaffe and said hurriedly: "I'm not worried at all. I'm just a little tired from the many tedious things I've been doing recently."
"Then you might as well sit for a while."
"I'm really sorry for disturbing Du Jun."
"It's okay." Du Ning waved his hand.
Kong Chengshun hesitated for a while, but finally made up his mind and said to Du Ning: "Du Jun, I have something to ask you."
Du Ning showed an "as expected" expression and said with a smile: "I knew you had something to do. There are no outsiders here, so just speak up."
"Has Du Jun ever heard of the 'Seven Islands Sea Country'?"
"Of course."
Du Ning said: "I have seen relevant records in a book. During the Great War, the entire Holy Forest Continent was devastated and blood flowed into rivers. At that time, some human races fled to the islands outside the mainland in order to take refuge.
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"The human race on the islands outside the mainland also worshiped the saints and sages. They originally planned to wait for the end of the Great War before returning to the Holy Forest Continent. However, after nearly a hundred years, the human race on the island gave birth to a semi-saint and established a country of their own."
"After the Great War, the Holy Court wanted to recall the human bloodline on the island, so it sent saints to communicate. However, due to the increasing population of the Seven Island Sea Kingdom, most of the human race have become accustomed to overseas and believe that they are natural island residents. Over time, they no longer
He wanted to return to the mainland again, and even thought that the human race on the mainland was the orphan of the island. There were differences during the exchange process, which led to the overseas human race refusing to return to the Holy Forest Continent."
"Hundreds of years later, the saints of the Seven Islands Sea Kingdom died one after another, so they ordered the country to seclusion and cut off all contact with the human race on the mainland. It was only in the past two hundred years that they regained contact with the Holy Academy. But now the Seven Islands Sea Kingdom has
After establishing a dynasty overseas, we are no longer willing to return to the mainland easily."
After listening to Du Ning's answer, Kong Chengshun showed admiration, "As expected of Lord Yunqi, he also knows a lot about the affairs of overseas human races."
"No, no, it's just a matter of reading a few more books."
Du Ning waved his hand and asked at the same time: "So, Brother Kong's concerns must be related to this matter?"
"Hey..."
Kong Chengshun sighed and said: "Yan Shenggong held a family meeting a few days ago to discuss the affairs of the Seven Island Sea Kingdom. Since the overseas human race has been living on the islands for thousands of years and has not returned, the Holy Court has gradually lost patience, so some great scholars
It is advocated to send half-saints to lead human soldiers and horses to invade the Seven Island Sea Country."
"Due to the long-term seclusion of the Seven Islands Sea Country, not to mention there is no half-sage sitting in charge, there is not even a great scholar. If a semi-sage is sent out to go on an expedition, the Seven Islands Sea Country will be included in the human race's territory within a few days.
Sharing the fate of the human race, when that time comes, the island residents will naturally return to the human race."
Du Ning's expression changed, "Having said that, wouldn't that mean that people would be devastated again? The Seven Island Sea Country has become a country of its own, and there will definitely be some forces that are stubbornly resisting, and those who will be killed will still be the same human race.
I’m afraid even a saint wouldn’t be able to do that with his bloodline, not to mention the population of the Seven Island Sea Country is not a small number..."
"Yes! They are all human races with the same blood. They fled overseas for refuge because they were afraid of war. If we take down the Seven Islands Sea Country with strong methods, the scholars of the Seven Islands Sea Country will definitely resist to the death.
Even if the island area is conquered by then, what’s the point?”
"But if we don't take over the Seven Islands and Sea Kingdom with strong measures, millions of our human race will still have millions of blood wandering outside, unable to return to the embrace of the human race. This is also a heartbreaking thing!"
Kong Chengshun looked ugly and said to Du Ning: "Du Jun, you are knowledgeable and far-sighted, and your thinking must be ahead of those old stubborns. What do you think the Holy Academy should do based on your opinion?"
Du Ning thought for a moment and said: "They are all of human blood. The best way is to let the overseas humans return in a peaceful way. Fighting with each other is not the best option after all. If the overseas humans are guilty or against the race, they can naturally attack and kill them, but they
It has not harmed the human race. They are innocent, so the Holy Court cannot be allowed to send troops to attack the Seven Island Sea Country under any circumstances. This matter must not be reckless. Communication is the best way to resolve conflicts."
"Great! Mr. Du thinks the same as me. As you say this, I will definitely argue with the family elders and never let the Humans' swords fall on innocent Humans!" Kong Chengshun said firmly.