65: The Confucian Saint

“He actually lost…” Song Changfeng found it hard to believe that Song Bin had lost, and to Li Yi at that.

“Useless trash!”

How could he lose to this extent!

Song Bin was a descendant of the Third Branch, without parents. Although his talent was good, that was all there was to it. The original intention was for Song Bin to take the Medicinal Pill and win the Three Clans Seal Competition.

Sacrificing Song Bin was nothing; it was Song Bin’s destiny.

However, to his surprise, Song Bin died at Li Yi’s hands.

He had thought victory was certain, but now, the development of events far exceeded Song Changfeng’s expectations, and all preparations had gone to waste.

Wang Hanlin also became nervous. If they won, it would be fine, but if they lost, that would be bad!

“Yi’er, well done!”

Li Yuntian laughed heartily, clapping his hands.

The Li Family members reacted, cheering loudly for Li Yi.

“Young Master Li Yi, well done!”

Defeating Song Bin was a huge relief, and it felt incredibly satisfying.

More importantly, it allowed the Li Family members to see hope for the future. Li Yi was so young yet possessed such terrifying strength; what would he become when he grew up?

Li Yi would surely be the Li Family’s greatest reliance in the future, leading the Li Family to prosperity.

When one person attains the Dao, even his chickens and dogs ascend to heaven.

“The Li Family is truly excessive. They used to have Li Xuan and Li Xue’er, both of whom were rare and hard to come by. Now they have Li Yi as well. Heaven truly blesses the Li Family.”

“And each one is more powerful than the last. This Li Yi is even more of a Prodigy, truly enviable.”

Their eyes were red with jealousy. Why couldn’t their own Family produce such a Genius, while the Li Family had three?

“I suddenly remembered that my daughter is a perfect match for Young Master Li Yi. I wonder if it’s still not too late now.”

“Brother, have some shame. Your daughter could be Young Master Li Yi’s mother.”

“What do you know? On the day of the wife selection ceremony, weren’t there also many older women?”

At this moment, Li Yi put away his Feixue Sword on the field.

The flying snow stopped, leaving only accumulated snow everywhere.

No one discussed Li Yi killing someone in public; they only marveled at Li Yi’s talent.

It took Jiang Yao a long time to come back to his senses. He looked at Li Yi with deep eyes. Such a child, he thought, would probably cause a sensation in Great Qian in a few days. He could already imagine the scene at that time.

“This Three Clans Seal Competition’s first place goes to Li Yi.”

The result was announced, and no one had any objection to it.

Immediately after, the remaining placings were announced: Song Bin second, Li Zehai third…

Overall, the Li Family held the advantage in this part of the Three Clans Seal Competition.

The Song Family and the Wang Family left in a huff, probably to discuss and plan something.

As for the deceased Song Bin, an orphan without parents, no one cared about him.

Li Yi sighed, “He died for the Song Family, after all. Shouldn’t the Song Family at least collect his body?”

Li Yuntian excitedly rushed onto the martial arts arena and hugged Li Yi, “You’re truly my good son!”

He wanted to give Li Yi a big kiss on his chubby cheek, but Li Yi decisively refused.

“Let’s go, we’re going home.”

Carrying Li Yi home, the Li Family was incredibly glorious at this moment. Everyone held their heads high, as if they had won a great battle.

Under the envious gazes of the crowd, the Li Family members left one after another.

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【Reversal Plot Mission reached a new milestone: Because you expressed your unwavering love for Qiu Lingmeng, Qiu Lingmeng was deeply touched and recognized you as the one in her heart.】

【Reward obtained: Posture of a Confucian Saint】

【Posture of a Confucian Saint: The Posture of the Peak of Confucian Dao, achieving Sainthood through literature】

The description of the Posture of a Confucian Saint consisted of only a few words, but the phrase “achieving Sainthood through literature” was enough to explain everything.

No need for further introduction, just know that I’m awesome.

Achieving Sainthood through literature, the Posture of a Confucian Saint—this difficulty is not ordinary.

The Confucian Dao is a relatively difficult path to walk, and the highest Realm of the Confucian Dao, the Confucian Saint, requires achieving Sainthood through literature.

Seemingly simple four characters, yet how many people in the world can achieve it?

Although the difficulty of achieving Sainthood through literature is far greater than that of other Great Daos, its value is also very high, and the strength it displays is extremely powerful, far from comparable to ordinary Great Daos.

Of course, the Posture of a Confucian Saint does not mean that Li Yi is now a Confucian Saint, but rather grants Li Yi this qualification and talent.

It’s like the Ancient Sacred Body, a Physique plus talent, allowing Li Yi to grow far beyond ordinary people. In the Late Stage, he can contend with Great Emperors, but it doesn’t mean that having this Physique automatically allows one to contend with Great Emperors.

The Posture of a Confucian Saint represents Li Yi’s qualification and talent to become a Confucian Saint.

Li Yi patted Qiu Lingmeng’s shoulder, “You truly live up to being the fiancée I chose.”

Qiu Lingmeng: “?”

She didn't understand why Yi-ge suddenly said that, and a blush of shyness appeared on her fair, tender face.

She shyly lowered her head, her chest felt like a little deer was wildly bumping, a very happy kind of feeling.

Although Qiu Lingmeng wasn't sure what she had done, being praised by Yi-ge was a good thing.

She cautiously moved a little closer to Li Yi, sitting shoulder to shoulder with him.

“Yi-ge, you said you wouldn’t trade me for any number of princesses. Is that true?”

Qiu Lingmeng asked with her bright, clear eyes, full of expectation and innocence, as if radiating light.

“Didn’t I already say it? How could princesses be as good as you?”

Presumably, this new milestone also has a lot to do with this.

Receiving Li Yi’s affirmation, Qiu Lingmeng smiled very happily, very purely.

“Yi-ge is the best.” Qiu Lingmeng’s smile seemed a little silly.

“Lingmeng.”

Hearing the familiar call, Qiu Lingmeng looked towards the door; it was her parents who had come to see her.

“Father, Mother, why are you here?” Qiu Lingmeng ran forward, saying happily.

“To see you. Are you used to being in the Li Family?”

Qiu Lingmeng nodded, “Yes, my father-in-law, mother-in-law, and Yi-ge are all very good to me.”

“That’s good.”

Li Yi stood up and said, “Uncle, Auntie, you two chat. I’ll take my leave first and won’t disturb you.”

“Young Master Li Yi, you jest. How could there be any disturbance? I’m afraid we are disturbing you, hahaha.” Autumn Dawn Dream said with a laugh.

Li Yi bowed and left first.

He originally wanted to go to the Pill Refining Room to take a look, but he was caught by Li Yuntian and carried to the front hall to be a mascot.

After the Three Clans Seal Competition, various forces rushed to visit the Li Family, and even more terrifyingly, these people brought their daughters, forcefully initiating a second wife selection ceremony.

Li Yi’s allure was simply too great for them; even forming a small connection would be beneficial.

Now was their chance; later, they wouldn’t even be able to aspire to such a connection.

As for Li Yuntian’s attitude? There was no need to think about it. What other attitude could Li Yuntian have? His mouth was practically splitting from smiling.

Li Yi, on the other hand, was held as a mascot, listening to each of them repeat the same few words of praise, his entire being seemed to have lost its soul, losing its light.

I want milk!

As expected, the news of Li Yi’s Three Clans Seal Competition spread throughout Xuzhou within a day, and within three days, it had spread to several surrounding states as well.

Those who hadn’t witnessed the Three Clans Seal Competition with their own eyes were skeptical, as the events were too outlandish; it would be abnormal not to be suspicious.

Meanwhile, those who already had connections with the Li Family, such as Baiyun Temple and Yue Mountain Sect, were undoubtedly overjoyed upon receiving the news, and they rushed to visit that very night with congratulatory gifts.