Chapter 1668: The History of the Spring and Autumn Canon

"Is this the Confucian Temple?"

Zhang Xuan was startled and quickly looked over, seeing that this sun was hidden in a special space, separated by an unknown distance, yet it seemed to float in the river of time. To reach it, one had to cross not only distance but also time.

The buildings in the temple, like shadows on the moon, layered upon each other, were unclear even when using the Eye of Insight.

"According to historical records, Master Confucius was trapped by the strongest emperor of the Heterodox tribe in the land of Chen and Cai, unable to escape. Relying on his understanding of time, he created the Spring and Autumn Canon. When this treasure was born, all things in the world turned to spring in one thought and autumn in another, with spring and autumn alternating, cold and heat invading. At that time, places illuminated by the Canon's light manifested various wonders: a newborn child still nursing would in the blink of an eye become a middle-aged man of over forty; an old man in his dotage would in a flash become an infant, similar in age to his grandson..."

Recalling the contents of ancient texts, Ren Qingyuan said.

When the Spring and Autumn Canon was created, humanity had not yet achieved a great victory. Of course, the Canon's power at that time was not as terrifying as later legends claimed. After Master Confucius escaped, he gradually reinforced and refined it, making it renowned throughout the world, and the Heterodox tribes feared it like tigers.

"Spring and Autumn Canon, one thought spring and autumn... Could it be that what Master Confucius understood back then was the same as what the Zhang family ancestor understood... the True Solution of Time?"

Startled, Zhang Xuan couldn't help but say.

He had heard of this artifact before, but not in detail. What Master Ren said seemed somewhat similar to his own understanding of the True Solution of Time.

"Yes, it should be the True Solution of Time, but... what Master Confucius understood was not only acceleration but possibly deceleration and even cessation!"

Ren Qingyuan said.

"Deceleration and cessation?" Zhang Xuan was shocked.

Space is divided into many true solutions, with sealing being just one of them. The same applies to time. The acceleration understood by the Zhang family allows one to control time faster; while others experience one second, they experience ten seconds, making others' movements appear slow.

Besides this true solution, there are also time deceleration and time cessation!

Time deceleration has little effect on ordinary people, but for ancient sages, it is extremely useful. When they fall into slumber, if the surrounding time slows down, their lifespan can be greatly extended, allowing them to fight more battles for humanity.

As for time cessation, it is the most difficult to comprehend among the laws of time, even more terrifying than spatial sealing.

When the latter is used, it is at most like being bound in a rope, unable to move, but the mind is conscious and aware of what is happening. But with time cessation... even the mind cannot function. If one is killed, they truly die, with no chance of resurrection.

If Master Confucius truly understood these things back then, how powerful must he have been?

Even the Ruthless One, no matter how formidable, would not be able to withstand it!

"Indeed, but this is only speculation by later generations. What is certain is... all of Master Confucius's understanding of time throughout his life was left in the Spring and Autumn Canon. If one can enter the Confucian Temple and obtain this treasure, they will surely receive his inheritance and greatly increase their strength. No matter how great the threat of the Heterodox tribe, it can be resolved."

Ren Qingyuan said.

At the time of Master Confucius, the Master Teacher Academy had just taken shape and was not as grand as it is now. He could not completely eliminate the Heterodox tribe and could only banish them. Now... with humanity's overall strength greatly increased, and with the Spring and Autumn Canon, defeating them completely would be much easier.

"Indeed!"

Zhang Xuan was filled with awe.

Truly the teacher of ten thousand generations, the foremost man under heaven—Master Confucius was indeed exceptionally brilliant.

"All nine-star master teachers at the Master Teacher Academy headquarters, except those guarding the underground caverns, all remaining master teachers are to set out immediately for Qufu. The Confucian Temple has appeared and should fully open soon; we can enter!"

Ren Qingyuan turned and gave the order.

"Yes!"

The many nine-star master teachers nodded simultaneously, their expressions solemn.

"Master Zhang, the Confucian Temple has appeared, and the Heterodox tribe will certainly not let it go. Will you go with the Master Teacher Academy headquarters or act alone?"

Ren Qingyuan looked at him.

"I..."

Just as Zhang Xuan was about to speak, he saw Luo Ruoxin gently shake her head, so he said, "Master Ren, I appreciate your kindness, but I wish to go alone!"

"Very well!"

As if he had already guessed this decision, Ren Qingyuan nodded. "We'll meet again in Qufu!"

With that, he stopped paying attention to Zhang Xuan, waved his hand, and the many nine-star master teachers hurriedly flew over, presumably to discuss the details of the Confucian Temple's opening and the confrontation with the Heterodox tribe.

"Let's go back!"

Seeing them leave, Zhang Xuan did not linger. He called out to Luo Ruoxin, and the two flew straight outward, leaving the Master Teacher Academy's territory in the blink of an eye.

Recalling Luo Ruoxin's expression earlier, Zhang Xuan turned to look at her.

"The Confucian Temple is opening, and the Heterodox tribe will surely launch a major invasion, possibly even with ancient sages stationed there... Going with the Master Teacher Academy headquarters would be the safest. Why did you refuse?"

Even if ancient sages are restricted from entering, once the Spring and Autumn Canon leaves the Confucian Temple, the true struggle for it will inevitably involve these strongest beings.

The Master Teacher Academy, on the surface, only has these nine-star master teachers at the Great Sage level, but its true foundation is unfathomably deep.

The Zhang family has an ancient sage-level ancestor still alive; wouldn't the Master Teacher Academy have even more?

Staying with them would certainly be safer.

After all, although he was the patriarch of the three great families, he was also a member of the Master Teacher Academy, a nine-star master teacher.

"There should still be some time before the Confucian Temple fully opens. There's no need to go with them. The entire continent is in turmoil now, and countless experts are heading to Qufu. Rushing there will only bring trouble, not benefits."

Luo Ruoxin said.

"Still some time?" Zhang Xuan was taken aback.

He had thought that once the Confucian Temple appeared, he could enter with the World-Transmitting Heavenly Talisman. He didn't expect it would take some time before it opened.

"Wait, isn't it said... that only those with the World-Transmitting Heavenly Talisman can enter the Confucian Temple? What's the use of so many people going?"

Remembering something, he couldn't help but ask.

It was a known fact that only those with the World-Transmitting Heavenly Talisman could enter the Confucian Temple; otherwise, the experts of the Hundred Schools of Thought wouldn't have gone to the Luo and Zhang families to compete.

If they can't even enter, why are so many people rushing over?

"It's true that only those with the World-Transmitting Heavenly Talisman can enter the main hall of the Confucian Temple, but... what about the outer areas?"

Luo Ruoxin smiled slightly.

"Outer areas?"

"Just like the Qiuwu Palace we visited last time. Qiuwu Palace is an independent entity, difficult to enter, but anyone can enter its outer areas!" Luo Ruoxin nodded.

Zhang Xuan was stunned.

The outer areas of Qiuwu Palace had various formations, and he encountered many. Without him, it would have been hard to enter the palace.

In that case, the so-called Confucian Temple is not just a collection of buildings but also includes outer formations and such.

"Master Confucius always advocated teaching without discrimination. In the relics he left behind, besides the main hall, many other places also contain treasures and opportunities. Those without the World-Transmitting Heavenly Talisman are competing for these things, so naturally they go there..."

Luo Ruoxin explained.