EFB Chapter 604 The First Appearance of the Codex and the Manifestation of Divine Will
Chapter 604 The First Appearance of the Codex and the Manifestation of Divine Will
Chapter 604 The First Appearance of the Codex and the Manifestation of Divine Will
"Among all living things under heaven, those that possess intelligence should know the distinction between right and wrong, and act with moderation in their good and evil deeds..."
"Now we write the Taiping Code to spread it throughout the world, to define good and evil for all beings, to proclaim propriety, law, benevolence, and righteousness, and to distinguish right from wrong..."
"Heaven and earth follow the righteous path; those who do evil and are unkind will be punished by Heaven, while those who do good and are virtuous will be blessed by Heaven..."
Lu Zheng wrote furiously, his pure and righteous spirit transforming into brilliant characters that condensed on the blank pages.
A mysterious aura emanated from it, causing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to surge and pour into the codex.
Lu Zheng's inner world trembled, with the sun, moon, mountains, and rivers shaking. Strands of the power of heaven and earth were drawn out to forge the Taiping Code.
The main hall of the literary palace also shone brightly, and the literary artifacts resonated with it, continuously providing Lu Zheng with a source of righteous energy.
Lu Zheng was completely focused on writing the book.
As the text unfolded on the legal code, the overall momentum of the work grew stronger, filled with profound and mysterious charm.
The wind and snow subsided, the clouds and mist dissipated, and the warm sunshine enveloped the earth.
Lu Zheng sat atop the snow-capped mountain, his entire body enveloped in a thick cloud of colorful mist.
With the power of words, he communicated with the power of heaven and earth, and with the convergence of the world's fortune, an extraordinary classic was about to be born...
Centered on Lu Zheng, an invisible force rippled outwards, sweeping across the land.
That was a power imbued with Legalist principles, which gradually spread throughout the region.
At the foot of the snow-capped mountain, countless people felt a strange and inexplicable feeling.
There is no longer any Buddhist atmosphere here, but it seems that something else has appeared in the air.
Suddenly, Lu Zheng noticed a ripple in front of him, and a phantom appeared before him.
Meng Sheng... Lu Zheng kept his hands moving, slightly raising his eyes to look at the illusory image of the saint's will that had appeared.
This was the second time he had witnessed Meng Sheng's will.
Mencius looked at Lu Zheng with a kind and approving expression, "The younger generation is truly to be respected!"
"The righteous path is never lonely..."
Meng Shengyi slowly raised his hand, "I'll help you!"
As they spoke, two silk scrolls flew out from Lu Zhengwen's palace and hovered above Mencius's palm.
In the blink of an eye, the two silk scrolls vanished at a speed visible to the naked eye, transforming into a pure and pristine Daoist aura.
Even the possessions of saints can be destroyed.
However, such sacred texts are usually carefully preserved by those who handled them throughout history, and even if the power of the sacred objects is diminished, they will try to make up for it.
No one would risk such disrespect by destroying such a sacred object.
However, in Meng Shengzhi's view, his works had already been passed down to the world, so this original silk manuscript was dispensable.
With a smile on his face, Meng Sheng infused the Taiping Codex with pure Daoist essence.
Instantly, the Taiping Codex shone even brighter, and a stream of Daoist energy flowed through it.
In the blink of an eye, the immense power of the surrounding heaven and earth surged forth and was completely absorbed into the book.
Lu Zheng focused his mind and wholeheartedly on filling in the contents of the Taiping Code.
The sky was ablaze with colorful clouds.
Colorful energy condensed into a giant mythical beast, the Qilin, which was incredibly lifelike.
The Qilin's eyes were bright and lively as it gazed at Lu Zheng below.
Then, the Qilin raised its head and let out a cry, which echoed through the heavens and earth.
The Qilin strode forward, transforming into a bolt of lightning that plunged straight into the Codex.
The righteous spirit of heaven and earth has forged a classic.
A moment later, the strange phenomena in the heavens and earth vanished, and the Taiping Codex lay quietly in Lu Zheng's hand, its aura contained. Meng Sheng smiled slightly, his figure gradually becoming blurred.
"You have a long road ahead of you, and there's not much I can do to help you. Just keep going... When you feel strong enough, you can go to the Jixia Academy in Qi. There, you'll find what you need..."
The will of a sage, existing between heaven and earth, is not so easily revealed. Meng Sheng's ability to manifest his sagehood again and help Lu Zheng also consumed some of the power of the silk scroll.
A moment later, the illusory image of the sage disappeared, but his voice still echoed in Lu Zheng's mind.
Lu Zheng couldn't help but bow respectfully towards where Meng Sheng had disappeared.
He never expected that the will of the sage would descend upon him again, even consuming two of the sage's writings to help him forge a legal code.
Lu Zheng stood atop the mountain, sensing all the changes that had taken place.
This region has gained a power that has never existed before, but it is still very weak.
Lu Zheng also gained a lot from compiling a classic work.
He could feel that he had already touched the threshold of the Profound Realm.
By drawing on the strengths of various schools of thought and gaining insights into the profound principles of heaven and earth, it can be said that it has supplemented and broadened the Legalist school of thought of the past, but it is also slightly different from the traditional Legalist school of thought, and will embark on its own path.
A great path of law that no one has ever trod, a great path of heaven and earth that does not yet exist in the world.
Below, Qingwan and Qingyi, the two little ones, climbed to the top of the mountain and curiously looked at Lu Zheng.
In just a short time, they felt that Lu Zheng had become increasingly extraordinary.
Qingwan asked excitedly, "Did you succeed?"
Lu Zheng displayed the thick Taiping Codex and smiled, "This can be considered the first step. The road ahead is still very long..."
Qingwan looked at the legal code in Lu Zheng's hand with curiosity and asked, "Can I take a look?"
Lu Zheng handed the legal code to Qing Wan.
Qingwan raised her hands, secretly channeling her power, and carefully took the thick book.
Upon first touch, one feels a heavy weight, yet it also carries a familiar aura.
“Hey, this…”
Qingwan's eyes sparkled, "Such a powerful righteous aura, but it seems to be just a Xuan-level weapon?"
Lu Zheng smiled slightly and said, "This can be described as an artifact forged from the righteous energy of heaven and earth. The contents of this artifact further refine its use, enabling it to distinguish between the good and evil, the right and the wrong of all living beings, and to make the most impartial judgment..."
Of course, there is a threshold for distinguishing between good and evil actions; it is not that you will suffer any punishment for making a small mistake.
"It's just a mystical artifact because I'm not strong enough yet. There's no Great Dao in this world. This codex can grow stronger."
Just as Lu Zheng's previous compilation of new poems did not reach the highest level, it was due to the limitations of his own cultivation and realm.
Just now, Meng Sheng's will manifested again, and his intervention gave the Taiping Code a trace of Daoist charm, further improving its quality.
Lu Zheng understood that this codex still had great potential. If it could accommodate more of the power of heaven and earth and influence a wider world, it could even become a sacred artifact of the Dao.
At present, using the power of this legal code can only affect a small area.
If he were to hand over the legal code to Emperor An, allowing Emperor An to use the great power and fortune of the nation to forge the legal code into a national instrument, then the laws within could influence the entire country.
Of course, this is just an example; Lu Zheng doesn't think Emperor An will help.
Moreover, even if Emperor An agrees, other princes, ministers, and powerful families will likely oppose it.
After all, the contents of this Code of Peace, its laws and regulations apply to everyone, whether mortal or monk, commoner or official...
Even the emperor and sages who break the law are subject to the same punishment as commoners!
If the Taiping Code becomes a national treasure, its power will surpass even that of saints, and even the emperor who breaks the law will be punished by heaven.
Such a profound and extraordinary legal code is astonishing enough. Apart from ordinary people, probably not many people would want such a powerful legal code to be revealed to the world.
(End of this chapter)