"This is the Temple of Confucius?"
Zhang Xuan was taken aback. He hurriedly took a closer look, only to see that the sun was hidden in a unique space. It was impossible to tell how far it was from the Temple of Confucius, but at the same time, it was floating in the River of Time.
The buildings in the temple resembled the shadows of the moon. Even with the Eye of Insight, he was unable to see them clearly.
"Based on the historical records, Kong shi was trapped by the strongest Otherworldly Demonic Emperor in the Land of Chen and Cai, unable to escape. Through his comprehension of time, he created the Great Codex of Spring and Autumn. When the Great Codex of Spring and Autumn was created, all living beings in the world would be able to switch between spring and autumn with a single thought. Back then, all sorts of miraculous phenomena appeared in the places that were illuminated by the light of the Great Codex of Spring and Autumn. A newborn child who was still drinking milk suddenly turned into a middle-aged man in his forties in the blink of an eye. A doddering old man turned into an infant in the blink of an eye, reaching the same age as his grandson … "
Ren Qingyuan said as he recalled the contents of the ancient records.
When the Great Codex of Spring and Autumn was created, mankind had yet to achieve victory over the Otherworldly Demonic Tribe. Of course, the might of the Great Codex of Spring and Autumn back then wasn't as fearsome as the legends made it out to be. It was only after Kong Shi broke free that he gradually enhanced the Great Codex of Spring and Autumn.
"The Great Codex of Spring and Autumn … Could it be that what Kong Shi comprehended back then is the same as what the ancestors of the Zhang family comprehended … the Time Quintessence?"
Zhang Xuan asked in astonishment.
He had heard of this artifact before, but he didn't know much about it. Ren Qingyuan's words were similar to the Time Quintessence that he had comprehended.
"Un. It's likely to be the Time Quintessence. However, what Kong Shi comprehended isn't just acceleration. It's possible that he has also comprehended deceleration and stopping!"
Ren Qingyuan said.
"Deceleration and stopping?" Zhang Xuan was astonished.
There were many Spatial Quintessences, and Spatial Quintessences were just one of them. The same went for Temporal Quintessences as well. The Temporal Quintessence that the Zhang Clan had comprehended was to increase one's control over time, such that a single second for others could be shortened to ten seconds for him.
Other than the Quintessence, there was also the Time Deceleration and Time Stop!
The deceleration of time might not be of much use to most cultivators, but to Ancient Sages, it was a huge boon. If they fell into hibernation, they would be able to extend their lifespan significantly, and they would be able to fight more battles for mankind.
As for stopping time, that was the most difficult aspect of the Time Laws to comprehend. It was even more terrifying than sealing space.
If the latter were to be executed, it would be no different from being tied up in ropes, unable to move at all. However, one would still be able to think and understand what was going on. However, if time were to stop, he would not even be able to think. If he were to be killed, he would truly be dead. There would not even be a chance for revival.
Back then, if Kong Shi had really comprehended all these, how powerful would he have been?
No matter how powerful Vicious was, there was no way he would be a match for him!
"Indeed. However, this is only the conjecture of the later generations. What is certain is that Kong Shi's understanding of time has been imparted to the Great Codex of Spring and Autumn. If we can enter the Temple of Confucius and obtain the Great Codex of Spring and Autumn, we will surely be able to inherit his heritage and soar our fighting prowess! No matter how great the threat of the Otherworldly Demonic Tribe is, we can still resolve it. "
Ren Qingyuan said.
Back when Kong Shi was still young, the Mingshi Tang Headquarters was still far from being as powerful as it was now. As such, it was unable to deal with the Otherworldly Demonic Tribe once and for all. Thus, it was left with no choice but to exile the Otherworldly Demonic Tribe. However, with the rise in the fighting prowess of mankind and the Great Codex of Spring and Autumn, it would be much easier for them to defeat the Otherworldly Demonic Tribe.
"Indeed!"
Zhang Xuan exclaimed in astonishment.
As expected of the World's Teacher, the number one expert in the world, Kong Shi was indeed a formidable genius!
"All Nine Star master teachers of the Mingshi Tang headquarters, heed my orders. Other than those guarding the Subterranean Gallery, all of the master teachers are to make a move to Qufu. The Temple of Confucius should be fully opened soon, and we'll be able to enter it!"
Ren Qingyuan turned around and instructed.
"Yes!"
The 9-star master teachers nodded solemnly in response.
"Zhang Shi, the Otherworldly Demonic Tribe won't let the matter rest now that the Temple of Confucius has appeared. Will you be moving together with our Mingshi Tang headquarters, or will you be moving alone?"
Ren Qingyuan asked.
"I …"
Zhang Xuan was just about to speak when he saw Lozosy shaking her head. "I appreciate Ren shi's concern, but I'd like to proceed alone!"
"That's good too!"
Ren Qingyuan seemed to have guessed that Zhang Xuan would make such a decision, so he nodded and said, "Let's meet again in Qufu!"
After saying those words, he turned his attention away from Zhang Xuan and waved his hand. The Nine Star master teachers immediately flew over to discuss the details of the opening of the Temple of Confucius and how they would deal with the Otherworldly Demonic Tribe.
"Let's return!"
Zhang Xuan beckoned to Lozosy, and the two of them quickly flew out of the Subterranean Gallery. In the blink of an eye, they were already out of the vicinity of the Mingshi Tang headquarters.
Recalling Lozosy's reaction earlier, Zhang Xuan turned to look at her.
"With the opening of the Temple of Confucius, the Otherworldly Demonic Tribe will surely launch a massive invasion. In fact, there might even be Ancient Sages standing guard over the Temple of Confucius … Staying together with Mingshi Tang's headquarters should be the safest option.
Even though Ancient Sages were restricted from entering the Temple of Confucius, once the Great Codex of Spring and Autumn left the Temple of Confucius, the true contenders would surely be the strongest of them.
On the surface, Mingshi Tang might only be a Great Sage Nine Star master teacher, but who knew how deep his background was?
Given that even the Zhang clan had an Ancient Sage old ancestor, how many more would Mingshi Tang have?
It would surely be safer to stay together with them.
After all, while he was the head of the Three Premier Clans, he was also a member of Mingshi Tang, a Nine Star master teacher.
"There's still some time before the Temple of Confucius fully opens. There's no need for us to travel together with them. The Master Teacher Continent is currently in an uproar, and countless experts are heading toward Qufu. If we rush there, not only will there be no benefit to us, it will only bring us more trouble!"
Lozosy said.
"There's still some time before the Temple of Confucius opens?" Zhang Xuan was taken aback.
He had thought that he would be able to enter the Temple of Confucius with the Celestial Amulet of Legacy, but who could have known that there would still be some time before the Temple of Confucius opened?
"Wait a moment, isn't the Temple of Confucius only open with the Celestial Amulet of Legacy? There's no point in having so many people there! "
Zhang Xuan suddenly recalled a matter.
It was a known fact that only those who possessed the Celestial Amulet of Legacy could enter the Temple of Confucius. Otherwise, the experts of the Hundred Schools of Philosophers would not have gone to the Luo Clan and the Zhang clan to challenge them.
If they could not even enter the Temple of Confucius, what was the point of having so many people there?
"It's true that only those who possess the Celestial Amulet of Legacy are able to enter the Temple of Confucius, but what about the outer perimeter?"
Lozosy asked with a smile.
"The outer perimeter?"
"It's similar to the Qiu Wu Palace that we went to previously. The Qiu Wu Palace is an independent entity, so it's difficult to enter it. However, the outer perimeter is accessible to anyone," Lozosy replied.
Zhang Xuan was taken aback.
The outer perimeter of the Qiu Wu Palace was filled with all kinds of formations. If not for him, it would have been difficult for them to enter the Qiu Wu Palace.
If that was the case, the Temple of Confucius was not just a collection of buildings. There were also formations around the perimeter as well.
"Kong Shi has always valued education without discrimination. Other than the Prime Hall, there are many other treasures and fortuitous encounters in the ancient domain that he left behind. Those who don't possess the Celestial Amulet of Legacy are competing for these treasures, so it's only natural that they would head there!"
Lozosy explained.
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