Chapter 31

The Divine Continent.

With the appearance of the Heavenly Mandate, it drew the attention of the world.

Various forces looked up to the sky.

The Great Xia alone obtained nine streams of Heavenly Mandate, envied by all.

However, there were fifty streams of Heavenly Mandate in total.

The remaining forty-one streams still drew attention.

Boom.

Three streams of Heavenly Mandate surged towards the Fulu Dynasty, one merging into the palace to enhance the national fortune.

One merged into the Fulu Academy, and another into a figure, precisely the body of Su Wenjing's elder brother, Su Changyun.

In the face of this scene, the entire Fulu Dynasty did not show much joy.

Because the Great Xia Dynasty alone obtained nine streams of Heavenly Mandate, while the prestigious Fulu Dynasty only obtained three. How could this satisfy everyone?

However, the Heavenly Mandate did not care about the Fulu Dynasty's feelings. The remaining thirty-eight streams of energy once again condensed into six streams of Heavenly Mandate, surging into the Great Jin Dynasty.

This scene left people speechless.

The Great Jin Dynasty was the strongest dynasty in the Eastern Wasteland. Even if the Great Xia Dynasty and the Fulu Dynasty joined forces, they could not surpass the Great Jin Dynasty.

Of course, if the Great Jin Dynasty wanted to annex the Great Xia Dynasty and the Fulu Dynasty, it would be impossible, as the cost would be too high and there would be no significant meaning.

The main reason that left people speechless was that the Great Jin Dynasty only obtained six streams of Heavenly Mandate, while the Great Xia obtained nine. Does this mean that the Great Xia Dynasty will likely replace the Great Jin Dynasty in the future?

After all, the Great Xia Dynasty was just established, while the Great Jin Dynasty has been in power for nearly a thousand years. There is a significant difference between the two.

How could this not lead to wild speculation?

The remaining thirty-three streams of Heavenly Mandate scattered in all directions.

The realms of Immortals, Buddhas, Martial Arts, Demons, and Swordsmen each received one stream of Heavenly Mandate.

This sparked a heated debate.

"Why can the Immortal Sect also receive the Heavenly Mandate?"

"Isn't this Heavenly Mandate for the Confucian path?"

"The Buddhist Sect also received the Heavenly Mandate?"

"What's going on?"

Questions immediately arose, as no one could have imagined that the Heavenly Mandate would also include the Immortal and Buddhist paths.

Logically, if the Heavenly Mandate chose the Confucian path, it should have been the Confucian path that received it.

People were puzzled.

Full of curiosity.

Before the crowd could be puzzled, the remaining twenty-seven streams of Heavenly Mandate split into three parts.

Eight, eighteen, and a single stream.

Eight streams of Heavenly Mandate flew towards the southern and western regions, merging into eight individuals.

The most numerous eighteen streams surged into the Central Continent.

This caused a great stir.

After all, the Central Continent Dynasty obtained eighteen streams of Heavenly Mandate in one go, twice as many as the Great Xia Dynasty, and even the sum of the three major dynasties in the Eastern Wasteland.

How could this not shock people?

The Heavenly Mandate cannot measure whether someone is powerful, but the quantity can decide everything. Those who receive the Heavenly Mandate will surely have a bright future.

The Central Continent Dynasty alone obtained twelve streams of Heavenly Mandate, while the remaining six streams were scattered among six individuals within the dynasty.

At this moment.

Countless eyes were fixed on the last stream of Heavenly Mandate.

No one knew what the effect of the Heavenly Mandate was.

At least such a situation had never been seen before.

But who wouldn't want to possess this stream of Heavenly Mandate, even if it's just one? They would be willing.

However.

What no one expected was that the last stream of Heavenly Mandate in the sky did not merge into any place but transformed into a star, floating in the sky.

"What's going on? Why did the last stream of Heavenly Mandate turn into a star?"

"Unheard of, such a thing has never happened before."

People were puzzled, but they didn't know what to say.

For most people, the Heavenly Mandate was too mysterious and hard to measure.

However, at the same time.

In the Gu family.

In the side courtyard.

Gu Jinnian slowly put down a book.

He had finished reading another book.

Gu Jinnian carefully pondered the principles in the book.

He did not care about the outside world and had no need to concern himself with external matters.

As a thread of literary talent was absorbed by the ancient tree, a fruit also grew and condensed on the ancient tree.

This was a Confucian fruit.

It was ripe, though not perfectly ripe, but it could be picked.

Gu Jinnian did not pick it for the moment.

There were about ten days left before the Great Xia Academy opened. Reading well during these ten days could still bring some growth.

Putting the book down.

Gu Jinnian looked out the window, his expression somewhat complicated.

He did not want to get involved in external matters, but what was happening now forced him to have various thoughts.

"The Great Way is fifty, one of which is hidden."

Staring out the window, Gu Jinnian muttered to himself.

Then he couldn't help but feel some worry.

The Heavenly Mandate divided into fifty streams of energy, scattered across the world, blessing dynasties and individuals.

Gu Jinnian could easily imagine that after today's events, the entire Divine Continent would be in turmoil.

At that time, there would be two major factions.

The followers and the plunderers.

After weighing the pros and cons, some people wanted to follow the recipients of the Heavenly Mandate, cheering them on.

But there were also those who wanted to plunder the Heavenly Mandate, even though they didn't know if it was possible. This world is not short of people with dark hearts.

To put it bluntly, even if they couldn't plunder, they wouldn't let you have an easy time.

There are many people with narrow minds.

This means that without a certain level of strength, receiving the Heavenly Mandate is not a good thing.

A commoner has no sin, but possessing a precious thing brings guilt.

His grandfather must have taken his place for this reason.

The dangers involved, he could not measure, but his grandfather certainly knew.

But now that his grandfather has taken his place, it is not a good thing either.

The Gu family is already too big.

The Duke of the Nation, the Marquis of Linyang, and his uncles all hold important positions, and his cousins are all strong.

They are all outstanding individuals.

Throughout history, emperors have been suspicious. In their eyes, power is always the first priority.

Anyone who tries to interfere with imperial power or threatens it is their only enemy.

Let alone relatives and meritorious officials.

Even their own sons, if they dare to interfere with imperial power, must die.

Except for a few benevolent emperors, most are like this.

If one reads history carefully, one can draw a conclusion.

Do not deify the emperor; they are ordinary people, just more ruthless than ordinary people.

They have fears and are afraid.

And the Gu family is now in this state.

The Gu family, whether in reputation or status, has reached the peak in the Great Xia Dynasty. Now, with the blessing of the Heavenly Mandate, does this mean that the Gu family has been recognized by heaven in the emperor's eyes?

Heaven and earth are above the emperor, a consensus among the people.

In other words, if the Gu family were to rebel in the future, with the blessing of the Heavenly Mandate, no one would dare to say anything.

The Gu family is already large and powerful. Now, with this Heavenly Mandate, it will likely attract all sorts of trouble.

This is what Gu Jinnian is truly worried about.

But such worry leaves Gu Jinnian with no solution.

The reason is simple.

Status determines everything.

He is the first noble of the Great Xia.

But he is not involved in politics, does not hold an important position, and has no power.

People show him respect because of the Gu family, not because of himself.

This is not just a matter of having ideas, but of identity and information.

He does not know what is happening in the court.

He does not know the emperor's attitude.

Having only met once, how could he know what kind of person the Yongsheng Emperor is?

Although his thoughts are the worst-case scenarios, this is the capital, and the person he faces is the emperor. Any action must be measured with the worst-case scenario in mind.

Because you can't afford to lose.

You can win ten thousand times, but the emperor only needs to win once.

One time is enough to make the Gu family collapse instantly.

At that time, the family will decline, and all will be executed or exiled to the border.

A few simple words.

Seemingly simple, but the pain is clear to Gu Jinnian.

Whether it's execution or exile, both are desperate.

Silence.

Quiet.

Gu Jinnian was troubled, as the eldest grandson of the Gu family, naturally wanting to contribute.

But the sense of failure in his identity left Gu Jinnian feeling deeply powerless.

Many things he could guess, but he was helpless, and this feeling was the most desperate.

Think about it, many people always think that if they were to travel back in time, they could become prime ministers or kings.

But in reality?

Without a certain identity, they might starve on the street or live in poverty for life.

So.

Half an hour later.

Finally, Gu Jinnian took a long breath, and his complicated gaze gradually calmed down.

What has happened cannot be reversed.

Since his grandfather has taken his place, he must be low-key and keep this secret.

At least until his strength is fully grown, he cannot reveal it.

Otherwise, he would be betraying his grandfather's efforts.

Moreover, his grandfather must have some confidence to do this. After all, his grandfather is old, and the emperor is still alive, and it's not the critical moment yet.

Now, with the three major dynasties in the Eastern Wasteland, the Great Xia is just established and still needs the old grandfather.

There is still time to wait for his growth.

Moreover, all this is just his wild imagination, the worst-case scenario.

What if he is overthinking?

But what truly calmed Gu Jinnian's mind was that he thought of a way to break the deadlock.

The Confucian path.

Yes.

Only the Confucian path.

Can save himself.

The Heavenly Mandate chose the Confucian path, and in the future, the Confucian path will be unparalleled.

The status of scholars will not only be raised in the Great Xia but also throughout the Divine Continent.

Generals are executed for their high status, which threatens the emperor.

But the Confucian path is different. Scholars are different. This