Dao Equaling the Heavens
Chapter 614 - 120 Promoting Great Unity_2

Chapter 614: Chapter 120 Promoting Great Unity_2

But the truth of equality for all does exist, and so does the fulfillment of basic needs.

What has existed can inevitably appear again.

He spoke with almost a certain tone: "I will help Master, and go as far as I can."

Chi Yu Zi had expected this; her beloved never showed eagerness for fame and gain, yet there’s a fairness scale in his heart that’s more upright than any other.

Yu Hua always shared poems with Chi Yu Zi, who was initially indifferent to poetry but gradually became captivated.

Chi Yu Zi’s favorite saying is, "When poor, improve yourself; when wealthy, help the world."

Her favorite saying is, "When the sea ends, the sky forms a shore; when climbing the peaks, I become the summit."

These are written by Gu Wen, whose ambition never changed.

She sighed: "With attachments, we can’t talk of being carefree. But it’s good; being idle for thousands of years is no solution. I will always help you."

At this moment, a ray of sunlight shone through the window.

A strand of Divine Thought probed in, Gu Wen slightly raised his hand to block it outside the door.

"Tsk! You’re even wary of your Master. What are you two doing inside?"

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In the morning, the Spiritual Peaks of the Three Pure Mountain echoed with the sound of disciples’ morning lessons.

Some were reading scriptures, some dancing with the rising sun, others cultivating and refining their body; the sect inside and out gradually became lively.

Gu Wen and Chi Yu Zi rode the clouds and mist to the small courtyard outside, the gate wide open, a White Fox basking in the sun, merely yawning as they entered.

Li Yunshang sat inside the main hall, waving to them.

The two crossed the threshold, clasped hands, and bowed: "Disciples pay respects to Master."

"Greetings, senior Qingcang."

Li Yunshang beamed, her gaze moving between the two, then waved at Chi Yu Zi: "Why sound so formal, you can call me Master or Mother."

"..."

Such direct words made Chi Yu Zi’s face flush, stammering unable to respond for a while.

She was strong in offense and weak in defense, especially thin-skinned with those close to her.

Li Yunshang slightly furrowed her brows, pretending to be angry: "They say birth isn’t as good as raising, raising isn’t as good as nurturing. I’ve raised him with a snotty nose and tears. Why? Can’t I be his mother?"

"I dare not... dare not..."

Chi Yu Zi shook her head repeatedly, then murmured softly: "Mother..."

Li Yunshang instantly laughed joyfully and pulled Chi Yu Zi into her arms, kneading and rubbing her cheeks.

She said: "I’ve long wanted to find a girl like you to look after my disciple Gu Hua. That child has too cold a disposition, and is not good at expressing, you can mediate between."

Chi Yu Zi was initially a bit uneasy, scratching her head: "I thought you’d be angry and oppose me interfering."

"Why oppose a mutual consent? Mortal rules cannot bind us. But someday, I have to consider abolishing polygamy."

Li Yunshang fell into contemplation again, muttering to herself: "Polygamy only exacerbates the oppression of the weak by the strong and legitimizes it. I heard a Venerable opened his harem widely, reaching over a hundred, and I wonder if those women are all willing..."

The White Fox walked in from outside, upon seeing the scene, helplessly transformed into human form, serving tea and pouring water for Gu Wen and Chi Yu Zi.

"She often does this, always thinking of improving rules, once she starts, it lasts at least half two hours."

Gu Wen said: "The issue isn’t with polygamy, in reality, most of the world is monogamous. How would ordinary farmhands have the wealth to marry two wives?"

"Can’t Master first establish good rules?"

Li Yunshang inquired, only Gu Wen can stop her pondering, letting her listen to opinions.

Gu Wen shook his head: "But if Master sees far everywhere, it might become ancestral norms. Universal Unity relies on all people, certainly can’t overlook one’s power and impact."

"Those in high positions should practice self-control, speaking simply, less talk, more action."

"Furthermore, bringing it up now would surely cause chaos, these small chaos aren’t the problem, but later? Actually, they can’t be resolved quickly; instead, it’ll burden the governing machine."

Master’s most charming trait is decisiveness; once confirmed a direction, she’ll surely proceed steadily. Yet this is also a drawback, for strong execution inevitably brings about roughness.

Li Yunshang showed contemplation, then agreed with a nod: "In the future, I’ll be careful. Then, when do you think it should be proposed?"

Gu Wen answered: "When society develops beyond women’s roles limited to farming and weaving, when women can hold up half the sky."

The last sentence seemed to give Li Yunshang certain inspiration; her eyes sparkled, then teasingly theorized:

"Didn’t expect my disciple to be this chauvinistic; I wasn’t talking about polygamy, actually polyandry exists too, and quite a lot, especially among cultivators."

"Hmm?"

Gu Wen appeared puzzled.

Nearby, Chi Yu Zi explained: "Furnace Technique, Yin is strong, Yang weak, actually women’s cultivation is faster, especially among lower-tier cultivators, women meet without losing essence soul. Many sects practicing Furnace Technique were destroyed by me, a significant portion were female cultivators."

"But no need to distinguish by gender, whoever’s stronger has more furnaces. Cultivators are just cultivators, assigning gender is too foolish."

Gu Wen realized and understood why Master called him chauvinistic.

Because he subconsciously applied logic, assuming women were weaker, whereas cultivators have no gender.

Just like nobility, essentially not of the same species as ordinary people.

Without physical strength limitations, cultivators could be more extreme.

"I was blind by a leaf."

"Master rather hopes for more of your chauvinism, thus you can take in the Jade Sword Buddha girl too."

Li Yunshang held Chi Yu Zi, yet her thoughts turned to other women.

Chi Yu Zi puffed her cheeks in mild displeasure.

Gu Wen helplessly said: "Please, take it easy. Also, Master just contemplated monogamy, now wants me stringing along three, isn’t this contradictory?"

"No contradiction, Master’s selfishness too. That Jade Sword Buddha girl is so pretty, and you’re close. How can not tied in matrimony work?"

Li Yunshang naturally said: "All my little bit of selfishness, all spent on you."

Gu Wen shifted the topic: "Master, there’s something I wish to seek your consent."

"What is it?"

Li Yunshang gradually restrained her smile.

Gu Wen stated: "I wish to leave the Cultivation World, travel to Void, break free from the control of the Two Saints."

Li Yunshang said: "The Heavenly Saint has existed for countless ages, countless Saints have challenged throughout history. How do you know no one wanted to escape Heaven and Earth?"

"But it’s my only effective response."

Gu Wen argued persuasively: "Heaven and Earth Two Saints embody Heaven and Earth; as long as we remain within Heaven and Earth, we’ll never prevail."

"They aren’t necessarily enemies unless you seek to become a Great Saint."

Li Yunshang asked: "Do you wish it?"

Gu Wen replied firmly: "Yes, if not climbing the peak, why experience the mortal realm?"

Li Yunshang had foreseen, parted lips wanting to speak, ultimately transforming into a sigh.

"When do you plan to leave?"

The tension in the room eased in an instant.

Li Yunshang’s agreement was more tranquil and simple than imagined; Gu Wen had even prepared for a beating.

He answered: "Once I’ve learned all the Three Pure Daoist Sect’s inheritance."

Li Yunshang said: "I’ll teach you, afterward you stay at Three Pure Mountain, you can go out, but must return within three days. No need to pay respects daily, but come once a week and stay overnight once a month."

"Also, Jade Palace work, you can’t handle everything yourself, but don’t leave it all to Huayang."

Gu Wen acknowledged each point, then rose and approached Li Yunshang, bowed deeply: "Lastly one matter, disciple will again accompany Master, towards Universal Unity!"

"This time pursuing global unity, beyond Xuanhuang State alone, it’s no longer just black words on white paper."