I Can See Your Combat Power
Chapter 1726 - 164: Right and Wrong, Left and Right

Chapter 1726: Chapter 164: Right and Wrong, Left and Right

The four pairs of Divine Wings fluttered gently like banners, the head of the golden crow shining brightly like a fiercely burning crown, and the Divine Monarch of Light sat upright on the divine seat as if enshrined.

The light was open and clear, solemn and dignified, like a proud sun illuminating all directions, able to pierce into the darkest corners of one’s heart, possessing an authority that was both overwhelming and unfathomable.

Even An Yuanxi, a direct descendant of such status, could not help but be captivated by this imposing aura, feeling his heart suddenly contract, his whole body tense, and even his breathing involuntarily halted.

It was only because An Yuanxi’s Dao Heart was stable and strong that he could withstand such proximity to the sun-like Divine Monarch, for any practitioner under the unity of spirit and intent would surely have been harmed by such soul-stirring authority.

Perhaps sensing the difficulty in his kinsman’s breathing, or perhaps feeling that the duration of his majesty had been sufficient.

The crown of light like the fierce sun behind the Divine Monarch of Light suddenly shifted, turning into the rising sun; although the light still radiated in all directions, it was no longer overwhelming, instead, there was a revitalizing vitality.

The mountain-like pressure lifted from him, An Yuanxi, having recovered, bowed deeply and laid out all his suspicions about the collaboration between the Xu Clan and Han Family, his role as the head of the Unparalleled Institute, and the Han Family’s hiding spot.

The order was clear, and his tone neither rushed nor slow, as if he hadn’t been affected by the daunting aura he just experienced.

Having such composure under the gaze of the Divine Monarch of Light, among all his peers, fewer than two hands could be counted.

This shows, indeed, that An Yuanxi is the most outstanding disciple in the entire Divine Court; naturally, the Divine Monarch felt some gratification having such a direct descendant, but young people are always young, catching a falling leaf and thinking they have grasped the entirety of autumn.

An Yuanxi, not daring to look directly at the light, naturally couldn’t see the fleeting disappointment in the Divine Monarch’s eyes, continuing his narrative softly.

Until he suddenly saw the light in the hall disappear and heard a phrase that greatly disturbed his mind.

"Xu Clan’s holy lineage, no chaos involved, great calamity of the Unparalleled."

An Yuanxi looked up, and there was no trace of light left on the divine throne, and the departure of the Divine Monarch clearly indicated distrust in his judgment.

In other words, his counsel had failed.

For the Feather God, who had only experienced bewitchment and failure once in his life, it was undoubtedly a huge blow.

But sinking into despondency was never his style; his bowed head was not out of dejection, but because he wanted to think carefully.

The Divine Monarch cannot be wrong, so it must be his mistake; thus, he needed to consider where his seemingly flawless deduction had gone wrong.

An Yuanxi’s Dao Heart was resolute and his spirit high, but others naturally couldn’t understand this; perhaps in many people’s eyes, at this moment, the contemplative, dejected demeanor of Feather God resembled that of a defeated dog.

Understanding is very rare, hence it is precious.

Most understanding does not come because you deserve it, but because the other genuinely cares about you.

Just like in the present moment in the sunless, silent, night-like temple, there was one who cared deeply for An Yuanxi — the Divine Official, An Yuanjing.

"The Divine Monarch left without hearing you out, feeling lost?"

The man, adorned with the Divine Robe, approached the introspective An Yuanxi and asked with a smile.

"The Divine Monarch cannot be wrong; Yuan Xi is only reflecting on his judgment."

Upon hearing the voice, An Yuanxi answered directly, then looked up at the man and asked, "When did Father arrive?"

"I’ve been there all along."

An Yuanjing pointed to the steps below the divine throne, smiling, "But the light overwhelmed the sky, and the stars hid themselves, you couldn’t see me."

The man in the splendid Divine Robe, no matter where he went, would always be the center of attention, but such a presence seemed to have disappeared just now, An Yuanxi shook his head, self-mockingly said: "It’s ridiculous, just now I thought I wasn’t overwhelmed by the Divine Monarch’s presence, yet I didn’t even see my father."

"Do not feel discouraged, although the radiant sun cannot be stared at directly, it strongly captures your gaze, which precisely shows that you have a heart that yearns for the light."

The Divine Official placed a hand on An Yuanxi’s head and said with a benevolent smile, "Your father is very proud."

No matter how old a child grows, in the eyes of their parents, they may still be the baby learning to talk. An Yuanxi used to resist being treated like a child, but now he finds it exceptionally comforting.

This healing sensation allows him to open up his heart, bowing his head to reveal the softest part of his heart to the person before him: "But just now, Yuan Xi has disappointed the Divine Monarch, after thinking for so long, I still can’t fathom the deep meaning in the Divine Monarch’s words, and even... even I don’t know where I went wrong."

Where in life is there no confusion? There is confusion about one’s status, and there are difficulties at high positions.

The idea that moving up the social ladder can eliminate troubles is entirely delusional.

And to point out the way forward for the confused is the divine duty, and also the work of Divine Officials.

Thus, An Yuanjing, upon hearing An Yuanxi’s troubles, explained while smiling, "The Divine Monarch is not wrong, which does not mean you are incorrect. If you were truly at fault, he wouldn’t have kept you in the Divine Court."

"But the Divine Monarch has left."

"It is only because he disagrees with your views, so there’s no need to listen any further. Most things in the world don’t have a right or wrong, just differences in perspectives. The words he left for you are filled with love and care."

As a spokesperson for the Divine Monarch of Light, the Divine Official of Light, to some extent, can be regarded as the person who understands the Divine Monarch of Light the most. Therefore, this statement from An Yuanjing is highly persuasive, and even more so for the listener.

The reason why the Feather God is confused is that he couldn’t figure out where he was wrong, but he doesn’t believe the Divine Monarch of Light could be wrong either. This contradiction leads to enormous self-doubt, which is the source of the confusion.

But now An Yuanjing has just told him that he was not wrong, which undoubtedly throws a lifesaving rope into the whirlpool of his self-doubts.

"Please enlighten me, Divine Official, what deep meaning lies in the words left by the Divine Monarch."

In the face of his child’s thirst for knowledge, An Yuanjing amicably said, "To understand the deep meaning behind the Divine Monarch’s words, first understand why your conclusions differ from the Divine Monarch’s. From the information provided now, it’s clear that the Xu Clan has deep collusion with the Han Family. However, since they are the Xu Clan, it is absolutely impossible. Assuming that such an impossible event of the Han Family colluding with the Xu Clan would happen, any further deductions based on this will naturally deviate."

"Why is it impossible?"

An Yuanxi, utterly baffled, asked, "In ancient times, the Sage Teacher of the Xu Clan and Saint Han greatly admired each other, considering each other as close friends. Wouldn’t the Xu Clan welcome the return of the Han Family with open arms? Why does father say it’s impossible?"

"This stems from the Dao of the Divine Lands."

Facing the query, the Divine Official of Light’s tone remained gentle and unhurried like a warm sun: "In Xiehe, each sacred land has different interpretations of the Dao not only in the path of martial arts but also in managing human affairs."

"Take Zhongzhou, the most populous land in Xiehe for instance, where the majority are common folk who are foolish, lazy, weak; but the same people can also become wise, diligent, and resolute."

"These completely contrasting qualities coexist in people’s hearts, and often different outcomes are merely a matter of choice."

"It’s like a seed, the extent of its growth largely depends on how you water it, but regrettably, in most cases, people water both the former and latter equally. Hence, mediocrity becomes the fate of most."

"But this isn’t an irreversible truth, as long as these people are given guidance and direction, they too can become extraordinary. That’s why the An Clan placed a half-star outside the sky in the firmament of Zhongzhou, establishing the Divine Court where people can simply look up to see the celestial palace, telling the world that the divine resides in heaven."

"This isn’t to show off how amazing or great the An Clan is, but to give those in despair hope, to bring reverence to those reckless, and encourage those who strive!"

"The Divine Court hopes to add a little something different to the hearts of the people of Zhongzhou so that when faced with choices, they can add some weight to wisdom, diligence, and resoluteness, enabling them to better prevail."

"This is the path of the An Clan, a path that leads humanity through faith!"

Caught in an inexplicable shock, An Yuanxi felt as though a chilling, bone-piercing tidal wave had swept over him, causing him to shiver uncontrollably.

Once the chilling howl had passed, he then felt an intense heat as if being scorched by a fierce fire, with a sense of indescribable pride fermenting within him.