"Of course they object, but what does that have to do with me?" Huang Rong's lips curled into a faint smile, her expression calm and composed. "Does becoming Empress mean they'll approve?"
"If you want to die, die right here in the palace; if you want to resign, then hurry back to your hometown... There's never a shortage of people in this world who want to be officials. Not to mention, I've already implemented compulsory education, so why would I be afraid of a lack of talent?"
Zhang Sanfeng remained silent for a long time before saying in a low voice, "Perhaps you have a prejudice against Confucianism... In fact, having read about five thousand years of Chinese history, I also have my own dissatisfaction with it... But the fact that it has been passed down for so many years must mean that it has its merits and is one of the roots of our Chinese civilization. Completely abolishing it... would be inappropriate."
“You seem to have misunderstood something,” Ying Zheng suddenly spoke, looking directly at Zhang Sanfeng. “Huang Rong’s suggestion to abandon Confucianism was given to her, but that doesn’t mean a complete ban on Confucianism… So many scholars are still serving as officials in the court, how could it be completely banned?”
"She merely abolished Confucianism's lofty position, recreating the flourishing scene of the Hundred Schools of Thought in the pre-Qin era... As for science, hehe, the science that Huang Rong and I see is completely different from the science that you see..."
“That’s right,” Huang Rong nodded, saying casually, “Our world doesn’t have science, so how science is defined is up to me. Understanding the world, knowing everything…”
After a moment's thought, Huang Rong continued, "Well, to put it simply, it's modern student education... What about the military strategists, Confucianists, Mohists... In my eyes, science is actually a comprehensive and integrated version of the various schools of thought."
Saeko Busujima froze, giving Ying Zheng and Huang Rong a strange look before shaking her head with a wry smile. Indeed, the two before her were ancient people from the feudal era of Yanhuang; how could their understanding of science possibly be exactly the same as that of reality?
"You're treating science like a bucket, throwing everything in." Sawada Tsunayoshi was speechless.
"You think it won't work?" Huang Rong looked in Sawada Tsunayoshi's direction.
Sawada Tsunayoshi coughed twice, looking somewhat embarrassed. "No... matters in your world are, of course, for you to handle and resolve yourselves."
“Actually, it’s not exactly wrong,” Tony Stark said, stroking his chin. As a scientist, he naturally had a lot to say about this. “Science is also divided into many categories: natural science, social science, applied science… You could say that science encompasses all of humanity’s work.”
"In that case, the various schools of thought in ancient China can indeed be categorized into different subcategories of science."
"Is that how it can be explained?" Saeko Busujima's eyes widened slightly.
“Then I have no problem,” Zhang Sanfeng let out a long sigh and nodded frankly. “Or rather, I was overthinking it.”
Zhang Sanfeng also realized what was happening. Huang Rong was above the emperor in status, having been a disciple of Qin Shi Huang.
She may not be an exceptionally outstanding emperor, but she will certainly be a competent one... Why are those who have never been emperors worried about Huang Rong?
Suddenly, a dazzling light rose from the moon in mid-air, a symbol of cultivation.
Ah Xing stepped out and sat down in his seat. His expression was calm, completely different from the Ah Xing who was insecure in the past. He naturally exuded the air of a martial arts master.
“Master Zhang,” Ah Xing looked in the direction of Zhang Sanfeng, clasped his hands and bowed to him, his voice extremely sincere, “Thank you so much… If it weren’t for your guidance, I don’t know when I would have been able to truly understand.”
"This young man is teachable." Zhang Sanfeng stroked his white beard, a smile on his face.
“Boring,” Song Que said coldly. “You spent a year cultivating during the Cultivation Month? Actually, there’s no need for that at all. I told you before, you just need to be crippled… and you will naturally transform and become a butterfly, reaching the Grandmaster realm in a day, invincible under heaven.”
"The final result is the same, and that's enough." Ah Xing wasn't angry. His composure and demeanor were completely different from when he first joined the council.
Su Han looked at Ah Xing, feeling both surprised and understanding.
The next moment, Ah Xing took out a card and threw it towards Su Han. "This is my Tathagata Palm. After being taught by Grandpa Zhang... I have also modified it. Its destructive power is no weaker than the original. Please accept it, Speaker."
The mysterious card paused beside Su Han before being swallowed by the mist.
Su Han did not comment on this. He scanned the members present, and after a moment's thought, he began to integrate all his previous gains in reality into his own body.
With the next breath, the breakthrough began.
The final realm of the Four Symbols Realm is the Xuanwu Realm.
Su Han's physique is undergoing a transformation, and the misty space resonates with his body, also undergoing tremendous changes.
"What's going on?" Tang Hao, who had been lounging lazily in the bronze chair, suddenly straightened up, his gaze sharp. Clearly, although he had seemed nonchalant before, it was only an appearance; in reality, he had been observing everything that was happening in the council very carefully.
“It’s…the four elements!” Ilya’s voice trembled slightly.
If she weren't certain that the changes around her wouldn't harm her, she would have already crouched down in a defensive position. After all, she was, in the end, just a child in elementary school, not Ilya, the homunculus from another timeline who had experienced the harsh realities of life from a young age.
"Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, Black Tortoise, they're all moving." Huang Rong frowned deeply. She looked around and saw that all these divine beast constellations had come to life. They were lifelike, swimming in mid-air, and even letting out tiger roars and dragon cries. It was hard to tell that they were constructed from stars.
"What?" Tony Stark's expression changed drastically, because he suddenly realized that the Azure Dragon and Vermilion Bird were charging towards them.
Accelerator took a deep look at the council chairman on the high platform and found that the figure shrouded in mist was as calm as ever, simply looking down quietly.
Accelerator's mind raced, and he suddenly understood something. He immediately fell silent, simply watching the scene unfold before him.
The terrifying Azure Dragon weaved through the Hall of Mist, while the Black Tortoise, Vermilion Bird, and White Tiger also traversed the Hall of Mist one by one, but they did not touch any council members.
After just a few breaths, all the divine beasts returned to their positions. Sawada Tsunayoshi sat upright in his chair, with Dying Will Flames burning around him. In his panic, he had entered Dying Will Flame Mode to calm himself down.
(End of this chapter)
Chapter 283 Madara Uchiha's Wrath? Above the Moon, the Eye of Reincarnation (Fourth Update)
Sawada Tsunayoshi looked around, his expression calm, but his eyes began to flicker. “Everyone… you see, the previous rampage of the Four Divine Beasts was not a situation out of control… but most likely a further evolution of the nascent universe.”
Sawada Tsunayoshi pointed to the surroundings with his finger, and many people finally realized what was happening. Upon seeing this, their expressions changed.
Because, along the path these divine beasts had just traversed, countless tiny stars appeared, emitting a faint glow.
"It's a sight beyond imagination," Ilya murmured. She reached out to touch the tiny stars, only to find that they changed their trajectory with her movement.
“These stars,” Tony Stark said, his expression changing drastically after a brief silence, “could they be real stars? And our actions now…are we artificially interfering with the trajectory of these stars?”
A brief silence fell over the room after those words were spoken.
The people present exchanged bewildered glances. Some looked surprised, others understood, and still others looked in Su Han's direction. When they saw Su Han remain silent, they were immediately shaken, realizing that what Tony Stark said was indeed the truth.