287: Strong to despair

"Vast Heaven!"

As Kong Qiu let out a clear cry, a phantom figure of the Dao slowly emerged. Above him, a white river appeared out of thin air, dreamlike and ethereal.

Within the river, countless phantom scholars holding poetry books flickered in and out of view, reciting poems in unison.

The melodious recitations, as if transcending the boundaries of time and space, converged to form a magnificent, surging river.

This was no ordinary river, but the Legacy of Confucianism and Taoism left by generations of Cultivators since its inception, carrying the thousand-year profoundness and wisdom of Confucianism and Taoism. Now, it was unleashed by Kong Qiu through extraordinary means.

Although what was seen was only a blurry phantom and the sounds were somewhat mixed, the power contained within was immeasurable. The long river surged past, countless figures flickering in and out of the light, as if narrating the glorious history of Confucianism and Taoism.

At this moment, all the Prodigies fell silent, their gazes fixed on the Confucian River, their eyes filled with shock and awe.

"What exactly is this?" Many Prodigies had never seen such a strange sight, and their eyes were full of confusion. However, the powerful force that rushed towards them filled their hearts with fear, as if in front of this long river, they were as tiny as ants.

"This guy is simply unbeatable; he's definitely an old monster's Reincarnation! How could a teenager in his teens unleash such terrifying power?"

Some Prodigies shook their heads in disbelief, unwilling to believe that Kong Qiu was of the same young generation as them.

At this instant, the Heart-Nature of many Prodigies was greatly impacted, as if insurmountable mountains stood before them. With so many abnormally powerful opponents, how could they still contend for the imperial throne?

Xuan Gui even slumped directly into his chair, his eyes unfocused. He harbored grand ambitions, determined to strengthen the Black Tortoise clan and restore the former glory of the Black Tortoise.

When the First Generation Black Tortoise failed to achieve the Great Emperor Dao, he vowed to fulfill this mission. But now, witnessing the scene before him, he seemed to have foreseen his own future.

Is this the path to becoming a Great Emperor? Who knows how many Prodigies will be mercilessly eliminated on this path.

The powerful force displayed on the arena at this moment plunged countless Prodigies into despair. The strength of the special recruits was simply too great.

This Confucian River was like a magnificent and fantastical scroll, and the Divine Ability it displayed was breathtaking.

Phoenix Moon couldn't help but speak after a long silence: "The Confucian River, this is a Divine Ability that only a Confucianism and Taoism Sage can unleash. This person's comprehension of Confucianism and Taoism is already comparable to that of the Confucianism and Taoism Sages of old."

The Legacy of Confucianism and Taoism has spanned a thousand years, with the First Generation Ancestor establishing the Great Dao, and seventy-two Sages following, greatly promoting Confucianism and Taoism. However, those who could reach the Sage Realm have been few and far between since ancient times.

"This child can even summon the River of Time; in the future, he will at least be able to reach the Sage Realm," Li Sha also couldn't help but say.

When he was young, he had fought against many Confucianism and Taoism Cultivators. On the long Dao of pursuing enlightenment, he had also encountered Confucianism and Taoism Sage opponents who possessed the Aura of a Sage. But even so, that opponent was still vastly different from Kong Qiu.

One must know that a Divine Ability like the Confucian River could only be summoned by a Confucian Cultivator at least in the Great Ascension Stage, and Kong Qiu was merely in the Soul Transformation Realm. What was even more astonishing was that Kong Qiu's expression remained calm, as if he had not used his full strength.

The more they understood the mysteries of the Confucian River, the more shocked everyone became.

Qin Tian was equally surprised to see this scene. He had never heard of any Confucian River before, only sensing that this phantom river contained terrifying power that made one's heart tremble, as if it possessed the might to destroy heaven and earth.

This was the first time Qin Tian had faced such formidable power. When he suppressed Li Sha earlier, he still felt that those Reincarnated and Reborn individuals were nothing special.

However, at this moment, he truly witnessed the methods of these powerful individuals. Kong Qiu was only in the Soul Transformation Realm, yet he already possessed such profound methods.

If an ordinary Prodigy faced this scene, they would probably have despaired long ago. Although Qin Tian had fought against the Emperor's Son, he knew that even if the Emperor's Son stood before Kong Qiu, he would only face defeat.

"Hmph." Qin Tian's lips curved slightly upwards as he chuckled softly, "Now this has some of the oppressive Aura that a Confucianism and Taoism Ancestor should have."