Chapter 799: Human wisdom

Inside the fortress of the Human Dao in the Southern Border.

In this place, preparations for war were still underway. The true elites of the Human Dao had not yet been deployed; it was still far from the time for the final decisive battle.

Qiu Zhi was also recuperating here.

However, his method of recuperation was somewhat peculiar.

In a secret chamber, his body was suspended, twisted at a strange angle, with severe injuries to his bones and muscles.

However, to someone familiar with meridians, they would know that this posture precisely ensured that his current broken Physical Body could still ‘barely function’.

It was somewhat similar to a broken wire that, when forcibly reconnected, cannot remain straight. The wire will have a ‘knot’ or ‘twist’. Anyone who has reconnected wires should easily understand this state.

And now, all the meridians and Bloodline throughout Qiu Zhi’s body were ‘knots’. Because of this, he could not lie flat normally and had to be suspended like this to prevent his body from necrotizing. In this ‘twisted’ state, he could still ‘live’.

His injuries were far more severe than Li Qi’s; sixty years had passed, and there was no sign of improvement.

In the final moments, to forcibly Break through Li Qi’s defenses, he slew all the inner body spirits, overcame the collective suppression of the Baiyue’s earth spirits, and simultaneously faced Li Qi’s spells and Divine Abilities.

At that time, what he wanted to do was kill Li Qi and then slowly heal himself.

Unfortunately, he failed.

But at least he forced Li Qi to be unable to act.

However, over the years, Qiu Zhi had not been idle. Although his body could not move, his mind was still sharp, and he often helped the soldiers and strategists make decisions.

Just then, the adjutant walked in.

“Colonel.” The adjutant walked up and saluted Qiu Zhi.

“Are the Baiyue still ‘changing the Dao’?” As soon as he saw the adjutant, Qiu Zhi immediately asked.

Qiu Zhi, suspended in mid-air, spoke calmly, his tone completely unchanged.

To say he was as unmoving as a mountain would be the best description of him.

“Yes, and… we are also actively revealing many things. Now, their changing of the Dao has incorporated a lot of Human Dao thought,” the adjutant said.

Qiu Zhi nodded, said nothing, and fell into contemplation.

That’s right, the Human Dao was secretly involved in Li Qi’s ‘changing the Dao’. Clearly, Qiu Zhi felt that this type of battle was more advantageous than a direct hot war.

At least, Qiu Zhi thought so.

He had absolute confidence in the Human Dao; as long as it was in this kind of chaotic Dao conflict, the Human Dao had no reason to lose.

Look at the measures Li Qi was implementing.

Schools, roads, various infrastructure, methods of spreading the Dao, the style of giving light and wisdom to people.

Which of these wasn’t a Human Dao method?

The Human Dao itself was a Dao Orthodoxy that enlightened human wisdom, allowing people to ignite sparks and become independent from the natural world.

If Li Qi wanted to enlighten the entire Baiyue, then the Human Dao was an unavoidable obstacle for him.

Qiu Zhi believed that Li Qi could not complete this transformation without accepting the methods of the Human Dao.

Therefore, the Southern Border chose to delay the hot war. As long as the Grand Ritual node was protected, there was no need to continue fighting. Human lives were precious and should not be wasted in such a place.

By simply joining the reform, the Baiyue would become Human Dao territory without bloodshed.

This was Qiu Zhi’s absolute confidence in the Human Dao.

He fully believed that the Human Dao was superior to other Dao Orthodoxy. In a direct competition, the Human Dao could not lose to other Dao Orthodoxy.

Moreover, from the various situations and constructions currently displayed, it was clear that Li Qi could not avoid the Human Dao; in fact, he must use the Human Dao’s methods to develop quickly.

This was only natural. When constructing a fair society, the Human Dao was the optimal solution.

The history of the Baiyue was essentially the rule of the monarch, whose power expanded and strengthened from above, extending to landlords and bureaucrats. Dynasties were established and sustained by this.

The absolute suppression of royal power and the difficulties of Mortals formed the past history of the Baiyue.

From hereditary politics to bureaucratic politics, and then to the Human Dao’s concept of “all under heaven is for the public,” in the social transformation based on this economic foundation, the shaking from this fundamental Dao Orthodoxy would change and create history.

But the Human Dao was different.

The official positions and monarch in the Human Dao were essentially ‘divisions of labor’, not classes.

Although there were absolute differences in cultivation levels and life Ranks, which led to distinctions of superior and inferior, this distinction was not a class difference but a difference in ability.

The reason he was a Colonel was that his ability was worthy of the position of Colonel, enabling him to contribute to more people and realize his Dao.

The Human Dao provided true equality for ‘humans’, and this equality could greatly promote the improvement of individual abilities and the rapid development of the entire society.

Imagine, when a person receives 100% of the fruits of their labor, how could that person not strive?

Once he strives, he will naturally contribute to society.

Ultimately, the better society becomes, the better he himself becomes, forming a positive cycle.

However, during this process, there will be parasites. Some may be unwilling to strive, only wanting to enjoy the fruits of others’ labor, or they may want to plunder the labor of others.

And such things need to be eliminated.

The Human Dao does not support idlers; it is not a place for parasites to stay.

If one cannot become a true ‘human’, then eliminating them is not impossible.

You can be less capable; the Human Dao also has many ordinary people whose talents are insufficient, and their cultivation cannot reach a certain Rank. But they can still arm themselves with spiritual weapons, fill themselves with fighting spirit. Even if reality restricts their Physical Body, they will do their best, constantly learning, progressing, working, enjoying a fulfilling life, and finally entering death in Perfection.

Although everything they create might be insignificant, it is still the shining brilliance of humanity, proof of humanity transforming the world. They can proudly call themselves human, even if their cultivation might be weak.

Lives that cannot achieve this cannot call themselves human.

Lives that cannot achieve this are not worthy of enjoying a utopia like the Human Dao.

The Human Dao possesses moral flawlessness and absolute self-awareness and willingness.

The nobility of the Human Dao lies in the nobility of humanity.

How could such a Dao Orthodoxy, on the path of the Baiyue’s progress, lose to those Shaman and monsters?

Therefore, Qiu Zhi chose to delay the war, and he would use time to wait for the Baiyue, waiting for the Awakening of those ‘humans’ within the Baiyue.

As long as they awaken, the Baiyue will naturally be handed over to them.

Without a single soldier, Li Qi would suffer a crushing defeat.

However… during this period, some minor adjustments are still needed, lest Li Qi only transform the relations of production but not human wisdom.

If only the relations of production are transformed, then people would be turned into machines, making the Baiyue a war machine, which would not be good.

Human wisdom must be awakened, allowing the ‘humans’ within the Baiyue to become aware of their own existence.

Then, human wisdom will naturally make its choice.

And no matter how human wisdom chooses, they will have become human, and the choices made by humans will naturally lean towards the Human Dao.

Therefore, helping the Baiyue cultivate ‘human wisdom’ is what Qiu Zhi is currently doing.

Everything was going smoothly.

Qiu Zhi was reviewing various reports. The terminal had the ability to be controlled by thought, so he could easily browse the vast amount of information without using his hands or feet.

“Continue,” Qiu Zhi said after reading the report. “The Baiyue are developing well, and what they are consuming is the power of Shaman Dao. Let Shaman Dao be the bud from which the Human Dao’s seeds are born.”

“We don’t need to worry about this side. Shaman God Mountain and us ultimately share the same goal. To develop, the Human Dao’s methods are indispensable. There’s just one problem, Colonel, your injury… the physician’s prognosis shows that it will take at least seventy years for your turn. This is already the final ranking after balancing all priorities,” the adjutant said to Qiu Zhi, his tone somewhat worried.

“Still seventy years… It’s not that long, actually. They’re already very fast. Physicians also have their limits; objective constraints are there, so there’s no need to be demanding. Just wait,” Qiu Zhi said, appearing quite calm.

Anyway, there wouldn’t be anything special from the physicians’ side. He wasn’t the most important person in the war zone, and they had many more important patients in urgent need of treatment. Being scheduled in seventy years was already very fast.

For the Human Dao, medical resources were not always abundant, especially during wartime.

So, waiting was necessary. It wasn’t as if someone had taken his spot; it was genuinely insufficient, and the logistics personnel were also using their intelligence to desperately find enough resources. They also hoped to heal more people sooner.

Therefore, there was no need to be harsh. Everyone had their own duties. They were busy saving people, and he had to be busy winning this war.

This was much better than Li Qi’s situation.

He believed that with Shaman God Mountain’s style, Li Qi’s injuries couldn’t wait for others to treat them; he would have to solve them himself.

He only needed to wait in line, but Li Qi had to find a way to treat his illness. The difference was too great.

However… he wasn’t sure where the Great General had gone, but the opponent’s Rank 3 had also not appeared, so he didn’t need to worry about that problem.

Hmm, it was just like usual.

Just continue doing his part.

Qiu Zhi put aside these thoughts and began his work.

Just as he said, he did his part, and others also had their parts to do.

If everyone did their best, then things would naturally succeed. If not, it was fate and not human fault.

People always had their limits, and there was no need to blame others for it, after all… they would improve.

The Human Dao side seemed unhurried.

Meanwhile, on Li Qi’s side…

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Inside that palace, there were four or five people in the main hall.

Shen Shuibi and Li Qi were in the middle, surrounded by those reporting on their work.

After a while, when everyone who had been reporting left, the main hall became empty.

After that, Shen Shuibi walked over to Li Qi.

Li Qi was still in a wheelchair, but he looked much better.

Shen Shuibi was behind him, retrieving silver needles. As she collected them, she said, “High cultivation isn’t always a good thing. The cost of treating your injuries is quite substantial; the merchant guild is a bit stretched.”

Li Qi smiled, “My injuries can heal slowly; there’s no need to rush. Since I can act twice, there’s no need to heal so urgently.”

Shen Shuibi rolled her eyes at Li Qi and said, “Acting twice, and both times only being able to exert one or two tenths of your strength. Even if you’re at ease, I’m not.”

Li Qi touched Shen Shuibi’s hand and said, “One or two tenths of my strength, isn’t that enough to fight a current Rank 5? There’s no second enemy to be found on the battlefield now.”

The rabbit subtly pulled her hand away, continuing to remove and insert needles, proceeding as if nothing had happened: “I’m not worried about those things. I just feel that a high-ranking God personally told us there would be a calamity, and I’m worried you won’t have enough strength to deal with it.”

Li Qi no longer held her hand. Instead, when Shen Shuibi walked in front of him, he embraced her waist, pulled her onto his lap, and said, “It’s all minor. If it’s a calamity, would I be able to handle it even at my peak?”

The rabbit didn’t resist, as they had been married for years and she was long used to it. She just frowned and said, “Better safe than sorry. Knowing something is coming and not preparing, but instead sitting idly by, what kind of logic is that?”

“It’s not sitting idly by,” Li Qi said, wrapping his arms around her lower abdomen. “It’s that using these resources for my healing now is a bit uneconomical. If these resources were invested elsewhere, they could generate more value. The calamity might not necessarily fall on me, right?”

“Resources for below are easy to come by, but there’s no second Rank 4 combatant like you,” Shen Shuibi said, a little annoyed.

Li Qi was relaxed: “Talking about these things now is useless. Who knows where a calamity will strike? Sometimes, running far away actually leads you right into trouble. Don’t worry too much; be more open-minded.”

As he spoke, Shen Shuibi pried Li Qi’s hands away, preventing him from moving higher, while holding them tightly, refusing to let go.

She was a little irritated: “Every time, at moments like this, you try to do something strange to gloss over it. It’s been so long, and I haven’t seen you come up with a plan. This time, I won’t allow it. You have to explain it clearly to me.”

Li Qi saw that his usual trick had failed and immediately felt a bit awkward.

The rabbit was a focused person, unlike his multi-threaded approach. She generally only thought about one thing at a time, so interfering with her hands was very effective for glossing over things.

Generally, she would fall for it.

He didn’t even need to do anything; just touching here and there would easily draw her attention away.

But today, she seemed to be determined, directly holding Li Qi’s hands.

It wouldn’t be difficult to break free, but that wouldn’t be good.

So Li Qi had to stop and then said, “Then what does my wife want to ask?” (End of Chapter)