Chapter 268 The Second Spiritual Realm Soon it was night and I had no sleep all night. Ye Zhen followed his usual habit and practiced spiritual power and Qi by himself. Woke up early the next morning. For workers, this is a rare holiday. If others finally have a rest, they will definitely spend their vacation doing interesting things. But for Ye Zhen, staying in his dormitory is the best rest. After a day's rest, Ye Zhen's mental strength has recovered. This time Ye Zhen can open a new spiritual realm. Just when Ye Zhen wanted to open the spiritual realm. A new prompt sound came from the system.
[Whether to spend 100 million popularity points to open a new secondary spiritual realm] A new second spiritual realm? This was the first time Ye Zhen saw such a prompt in so long. "What does this mean? And it requires 100 million popularity points to activate it?" Previously, opening a new spiritual realm only cost 10 popularity points. Now you actually need 100 million popularity points? This is a tenfold increase. Ye Zhen previously thought that he had figured out the characteristics of this spiritual realm. But now this spiritual realm has undergone new changes. Ye Zhen now has a total popularity value of 380 million, if we look at this data. It can only be opened three times. Facing this newly born thing, Ye Zhen was glad that he only opened this new second spiritual realm after recharging his energy. "Turn on." Ye Zhen muttered silently. After spending 100 million popularity points. Ye Zhen felt like the world was spinning. Soon Ye Zhen found himself in a deserted place. Ye Zhen didn't know where this place was. This time Ye Zhen appeared directly in the mountains and fields without seeing anyone. After walking for a long time, Ye Zhen saw a large group of people sitting around not far away. Ye Zhen looked around and saw someone he was familiar with inside.
A tall and muscular man over [-] meters tall, with a long sword in his waist. Although he looks old, he can still make people feel his intimidation. "Confucius?" Ye Zhen saw the old Confucius and immediately remembered it. "This is the Spring and Autumn Era?" Ye Zhen thought that he had traveled to this Spring and Autumn Era before. Moreover, it was as Qin Lao that he became a disciple of Confucius, and Ye Zhen also learned "Wanyu" because of this. I never thought that I would come here again. But Ye Zhen looked at Confucius and his group from a distance. Now Confucius should be in the period of traveling around the world. Traveling around the world with his own theories and schools of thought. However, it was a period when various countries were competing for hegemony, and the doctrine advocated by Confucius was not popular at the time. "Teacher, let's rush out and fight them directly." "Why do they, Chen and Cai, surround us here?" "It's just too much of a deception." A man said loudly and aggressively beside Confucius, with his teeth and claws showing. Ye Zhen took a closer look. Isn't this the same Yeren Zilu who became a disciple of Confucius at the same time as himself? This Zilu provoked Confucius back then, but was subdued by Confucius with force. Even though so many years have passed, Zilu is still so strong and courageous. Listening to Zilu's words, he was still so reckless and passionate. After hearing Zilu's words, some of the other disciples also agreed. "Senior Brother Zilu is right, we rushed out and fought with them." "When have we Confucians ever been so frustrated?" "Teacher, please give me the order. We disciples will send you out safely, even if we risk our lives." Obviously, those disciples who followed Confucius around the world were very supportive of Confucius and supported his teachings. Zi Lu was extremely anxious there. Because this is already the third day that they have been trapped here by Chen and Cai. "Senior Brother Zilu, another junior brother has fainted from hunger." "Senior Brother Zilu, a junior brother is sick." Obviously Zilu was also very prestigious and famous among his disciples. This is all due to Zilu's usual behavior. He will always help when there is injustice. As long as his family is in trouble, he will definitely help.
Therefore, Zilu is a very reliable senior brother in front of his disciples. This is why Zilu became one of the seventy-two sages in the future and ranked among the ten sages of Confucius. At this time Zigong came back, "We have sent people out to pick some wild vegetables and see if there are any wild animals to hunt." "But Senior Brother Zigong, this is not an option." "We haven't had enough to eat in four days." "Are we going to die here like this?" Although Confucius is now over fifty years old, he has not had enough to eat for several days. But his face was still very determined. "Zilu." Confucius just said softly. Zilu, who was very excited just now, suddenly calmed down and came to Confucius' side obediently. Confucius was still giving lectures, reciting poems, and playing the piano with everyone at this time. Confucius didn't look nervous at all. "Teacher, what do you want from me?" Zilu couldn't help but become angry when he saw Confucius still looking so leisurely. "Does a gentleman also have difficulties?" Zilu began to question Confucius directly. At that time, Zilu dared to beat Confucius, but he was knocked down by Confucius' palm. But until now, Zilu is still very brave and dares to confront Confucius directly. Confucius smiled and said: "Zilu, I know you are in a hurry, but don't be anxious first." "A gentleman can maintain his moral integrity and remain unwavering in the face of embarrassment, but a villain will not exercise restraint when faced with embarrassment and will do anything excessive." But the disciples below were still worried. Because it has been trapped here for four days by Chen and Cai. During these four days, they lived in the open and had nothing to eat. If it weren't for the persistence in their hearts, they would have escaped long ago. Confucius knew that his disciples were unhappy, so he called Zilu to ask. "The Book of Songs says, 'It is neither a rhinoceros nor a tiger, yet it wanders in the wilderness.' Is there something wrong with our theory? Why have we ended up in this situation?" Zilu said: "Maybe it's because our virtue is not enough? That's why people don't trust us; it must be because our resourcefulness isn't enough? That's why they don't let us pass." Confucius said: "Is there such a thing? Zhong Yuan, if a virtuous person can make people trust him, how can Boyi and Shuqi starve to death in Shouyang Mountain? If a wise person can travel unimpeded , where would Prince Bigan be cut open?" Ye Zhen has been observing from the sidelines for so long, and can confirm that Confucius has now encountered the biggest dilemma in his life. This happened when Confucius was traveling around the world. When they were on the border between Chen and Cai, the king of Chu wanted to invite Confucius to come to his country and hire Confucius to rule the country.
At that time, Chen and Cai knew that Confucius was capable. Because when Confucius traveled around the world, he often borrowed lessons from his parents' two countries. This time Confucius was invited to establish himself in the State of Chu. If Confucius really became a distinguished guest of the State of Chu. They, Chen and Cai, are about to suffer. So they came up with such a plan. He trapped Confucius between the two countries and wanted to starve him to death. At this moment, Ye Zhen walked out. The surrounding disciples heard a sound coming from the bushes and immediately became alert. Because they will think that these are soldiers from Chen and Cai, or some wild beasts. But after they saw Ye Zhen, they couldn't help but be stunned. Zilu looked Ye Zhen up and down, "Qinlao? Why are you here?" Zilu couldn't help but become happy when he saw his old acquaintance. "It's a pity that it's here, otherwise I would have invited you to drink with me for three days and three nights." Zilu came to Ye Zhen and slapped Ye Zhen on the shoulder hard. Ye Zhen looked at Zi Lu's expression and couldn't help but calm down. It seems that my previous identity can still be used. Zi Lu and Ye Zhen started together at the same time, so they can be said to be classmates at the same time. Many of the other disciples have never met Ye Zhen. But seeing that Senior Brother Zilu was so familiar with Ye Zhen. "Who is this person? Why haven't I seen him before?" "How come such an unfamiliar person looks so familiar to Senior Brother Zilu?" "He is not one of the seventy-two sages." Zilu and the other disciples introduced him: "This is Qinlao. I became a disciple with me back then." "You can just call him Senior Brother Qinlao." Inexplicably, a senior brother descended from heaven like this? It is said that Confucius had three thousand disciples in his lifetime. However, Confucius was only over fifty at this time and had not yet reached the peak of accepting disciples. Zilu asked curiously: "By the way, why are you here." "Did you hear that the teacher was trapped here and came here to save the teacher?" Ye Zhen looked at Zi Lu's burning eyes.
"That's right." Ye Zhen replied with a smile. "Hahaha, you are worthy of being recognized by me, Zilu." "I knew you would have a bright future in the future!" Zi Lu happily patted Ye Zhen's shoulders and back. Zilu definitely has a lot of strength. When he was young, he was already a famous wild man from all over the country. If the body and bones were weaker, Zi Lu would have been knocked to pieces. Confucius and his students were trapped between these two countries. People outside also knew that Chen and Cai wanted to deal with Confucius. If it were anyone else, this moment would be unavoidable. But now Ye Zhen takes the initiative to appear here. The reason is to save Confucius, his former teacher. Zilu brought Ye Zhen to Confucius. "Teacher, look who's here! It's Qinlao." This is one of the few things that makes Zilu happy now. Zilu and Confucius said excitedly: "Qinlao is here to save us, teacher!" Confucius glanced at Ye Zhen and commented: "A true gentleman." After hearing what Confucius said, the other disciples looked sideways at Ye Zhen. Not many people can get a quote from Confucius about being a true gentleman. Even if they are among the top ten philosophers of Confucius, they may not be able to receive such an evaluation. It can be seen how highly Confucius rated Ye Zhen. Confucius taught too many students, some even came to study with him for one day and then left. So there are a lot of students coming and going. Except for a few of his favorite disciples, Confucius really couldn't remember many other disciples. However, Ye Zhen saw that he was in danger and came directly to save himself regardless of the blockade between the two countries. This behavior alone is enough to be called a gentleman. Zigong on the side saw Ye Zhen for the first time. "Qin Lao, I wonder if you have any good ideas?" Zigong is also worried about this now. Besieged here by Chen and Cai. In only seven days at most, they might all starve to death in this wilderness.
(End of this chapter)