Out of fear of death, Invest Everything into Health

Chapter 765: Chapter 299: Seeking Truth from Facts

After Guan Xin bid farewell to Ye Wuyue, she immediately used the Teleportation Talisman to return to Wenxin Heaven, not even pausing to greet Bai Yihuan.

On her way to Washing Ink Courtyard, where Yu Xuan Great Saint Wang Ding resided, she barely had time to say hello to her peers, making them realize that her return likely heralded bad news.

Upon entering the Washing Ink Courtyard, she maintained her decorum,

"Student Guan Xin requests to see Yu Xuan the Great Saint!"

In the room, Wang Ding was perusing ancient texts. Upon hearing Guan Xin’s voice, he paused momentarily, then called out,

"Come in."

Guan Xin entered the Washing Ink Courtyard and pushed open the study door.

Wang Ding removed his glasses, the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes deepening as he asked,

"What is the unexpected reason for your return this time?"

Guan Xin clasped her hands in respect and said,

"I presume Yu Xuan the Great Saint already has some idea."

"Yu Xuan the Great Saint..." Wang Ding’s eyes slightly drooped. It was his formal title, and Guan Xin was his student, so addressing him this way indicated her intentions were not amiable, "Guan Xin, has your knowledge surpassed the heavens?"

Guan Xin said, "The student sincerely accepts the Great Saint’s criticism and guidance. However, I wish to first return to the main topic." She lifted her head, looking at Wang Ding, "Three days ago, I submitted a report to Wenxin Heaven through the Immortal Continent Demon Extermination Bureau, requesting the grant of a World Order. But Wenxin Heaven agreed, so the student wishes to ask why."

Wang Ding frowned slightly,

"Guan Xin, are you genuinely confused, or are you deliberately opposing us?"

"Why couldn’t it be a third option?" Guan Xin said, "I can’t accept Wenxin Heaven’s handling method. Please enlighten the student, why it must be handled in this manner."

Wang Ding said in an annoyed tone, "As the Closed-door Disciple of the Primordial Ancestor, don’t you understand?"

Guan Xin stared intently at Wang Ding, "The student does not understand."

"Guan Xin!" Wang Ding slammed the table and stood up abruptly, "If you have issues with Wenxin Heaven, you can say it directly, instead of throwing a tantrum like a spoiled child!"

Guan Xin asked, "Does the Great Saint allow me to speak?"

"The sky won’t collapse! Why can’t you speak?"

"Fine!" Guan Xin’s tone intensified, her voice rising, "I want to know. Is Wenxin Heaven planning to suppress the issue of the Supreme Palace Demon Cultivator, giving White Jade Capital a decent face while keeping themselves uninvolved?"

Wang Ding took a step back, then stood firm,

"This is the most optimal solution based on comprehensive consideration! The world cannot continue in chaos any longer! Moreover, we seriously suspect that the matter involving Celestial Venerable Mihua of the Supreme Palace is being secretly manipulated, deliberately stirring the pot. If Wenxin Heaven rashly makes a statement, it will undoubtedly stumble!"

Guan Xin shook her head and said,

"Wenxin Heaven belongs to the people of the world, not the Confucianism of Wenxin Heaven. These were the words said by the Jade Ancestor back then. As the epitome of secular rules and the highest representation, Wenxin Heaven has a responsibility to untangle the roots of the world. But in this matter, I only see evasion and inaction. For many years, Wenxin Heaven has feared making mistakes, hence it does nothing, always resorting to superficial gestures that hold no real significance, seeking only hollow fame."

Guan Xin’s words were so direct and heavy that Wang Ding was momentarily unable to respond.

She continued unabashed,

"Confucianism, which follows the ways of entering the world, is continually distancing itself from the world, becoming an optional shell. Meanwhile, Daoism, which follows the ways of leaving the world, has always firmly held the lifeline of the world. It’s said the common people and nation are the domains of Confucianism, but... The Great Saint has been in the heavens for too long and perhaps doesn’t know, the term ’Saint’ as a unique title for scholars is gradually being generalized. At the mention of ’saint,’ people no longer think of Confucianism but rather those with high cultivation. Why does Yu Xuan the Great Saint think this is so?"

Wang Ding’s gaze was full of disbelief. He couldn’t believe that Guan Xin would say such things; this student now seemed utterly unfamiliar. When did it start? From the moment... she met Fan Wubing...

"Guan Xin, you’ve strayed off the right path!" he said in anguish.

Guan Xin’s expression remained unchanged, "Why does the Great Saint avoid addressing my question?"

Wang Ding said, "You’re being unreasonable."

Guan Xin sighed, her face clouded with deep disappointment,

"Even at this stage, the Great Saint is still unwilling to face these issues. I understand, you don’t see Wenxin Heaven as the intellectual entity that blesses the world, but rather as an ordinary power with a stance. You manage Wenxin Heaven like a sect, and in the end, Wenxin Heaven can only become an ordinary sect. Indeed, since the Jade Ancestor left, everything has changed."

These words completely struck a nerve with Wang Ding, and he erupted in fury,

"How outrageous! Guan Xin, do you realize what you’re saying!"

"I understand very well. Why does the Great Saint choose to be angry with me rather than tell me why? Is telling the truth so difficult for you?" Guan Xin said obstinately, "You are a teacher, entrusted with imparting knowledge, not a politician wielding power and influence! Isn’t it your duty to teach, instruct, and dispel doubts?"

Wang Ding turned around, facing away from her,

"You’re overwhelmed by emotions, lacking the ability to discuss matters rationally."

"So, Wenxin Heaven will not grant the World Order, correct?"

"The World Order is for the world, not to serve personal desires."

"So, in the Great Saint’s view, my intentions are personal desires."

"Perhaps not yours, but those of the Immortal Continent Demon Extermination Bureau and the people behind it are," Wang Ding said, "Guan Xin, you said Wenxin Heaven should be an intellectual entity. But have you considered that this could make Wenxin Heaven elusive? Once the ideas that people are willing to follow change, how should Wenxin Heaven continue to exist?"