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Cheng Zong had many differences compared to Mok Ming Academy. One was established during the great rise of the human race, inheriting an immense legacy spanning countless generations, while the other emerged when humanity truly entered the imperial era, navigating through wars and conflicts, controlling the rise and fall of empires.
Regardless of their doctrinal teachings, I don't deny that from a historical perspective, both had significant differences, even opposing views.
Yuan Shi emphasized retreating into the mountains and forests, focusing on self-cultivation; meanwhile, it advocated for governance through the classics, saving the people, managing the state, and promoting family harmony, national stability, and social order based on Tiandong theory.
In terms of architectural style, Cheng Zong leaned towards traditional cultural aesthetics like Azure Roofs and Flying Eaves. The academy's architectural style followed that of Lu State, adhering to strict regulations in construction that sought to embody propriety both personally and within the Sect and the nation.
Bu Luo believed that regardless of the Seven Major Feudal States' stance on Cheng Zong, No Lu Kingdom's position on the academy remained clear: the Sect's status would always be above that of the state. In that realm, any change could place it right next to the Seven Major Feudal States, separated only by a vast expanse of grassland from the Great Qin Empire.
In Gu Ping's eyes, I don't deny that Cheng Zong's disciples exuded an air of immortality. Pingyue had cultivators riding Flamingos soaring through the azure skies; there were Elders personally tending to fields and planting spiritual herbs; and various creatures coexisted harmoniously with cultivators. It was a scene of joy in Shandong.
Perhaps it was this leisurely atmosphere that infected everyone. Even the Sect's major events seemed trivial to each Sect member; they momentarily forgot about the Nine Nether Invasion and pushed aside concerns about Bei Qinping.
Knock, knock, knock.
Gu Ping was deeply engrossed in cultivating the Great Dream technique taught by his master Xiao Zhe. This method stemmed from Yuan Shi's authentic cultivation practices and primarily focused on cultivation techniques while also incorporating Qi Refinement methods. Gu Ping felt increasingly confident in his cultivation; however, Bu Luo couldn't shake off a lingering feeling that he was still missing something essential in his practice.
At that moment, someone knocked on the door. Gu Ping was startled awake. When he reached the door and opened it, he found no one there. Shaking his head, he suspected it was one of his familiar senior brothers playing a prank on him. He dismissed it and intended to continue studying that peculiar cultivation method.
Master Xiao Zhe was at the Transcendence Period level, just one step away from achieving great mastery. He deserved to be called a terrestrial Celestial Being; once he passed through that initial tribulation, he would attain the title of Earth Immortal and ascend to the heavenly realm with grace.
Even he paid great attention to Gu Ping's cultivation method, believing it must possess unique qualities that Gu Ping had yet to discover.
Just as Gu Ping was gathering his thoughts, preparing to immerse himself in his cultivation, he heard a knock at the door. It was not a good time for visitors.
Gu Shidi had sent someone to deliver a message.
Gu Ping stepped out to greet the messenger, who turned out to be a familiar face named Xiao Heng. He used to be known as Xiao Zhe, but now he simply went by Heng. Having reached a small level of success in cultivation, he had received personal recognition from an elder and became a member of the Xiao Clan. Since they were acquaintances, the two of them walked casually through the courtyard.
"Did you hear someone knocking on that old door just now?" Gu Ping asked curiously, only to see Xiao Heng shake his head in surprise.
"It's nothing serious. Keke, which senior brother is just trying to tease that new junior brother again?"
"They're not really that skilled at teasing me. Yesterday, seven newly promoted Outer Sect Disciples came by. They were quite persistent."
Upon hearing this, Gu Ping paused for a moment. It suddenly struck him that it had been over half a month since he entered the sect. Just recently, he had been promoted to Outer Sect Disciple during the monthly assessment. Moreover, every sect would hold their own Sect Martial Arts Tournament, where various mountain peaks and families would participate. It was always a matter of face.
Additionally, there was significant resource allocation among families during these tournaments. For major sects like Cheng Zong, every family wanted to gain some advantages. Even if one didn't personally benefit from it, there would always be someone in their family who could make use of those resources. Thus, the Sect Martial Arts Tournament had always been highly regarded.
Especially for those outstanding disciples who stood out; if they caught the eye of the sect leader, they would certainly receive priority training. Who knows? They might even end up managing a peak or overseeing a Cave Heaven, with benefits that went without saying.
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