Chapter 851 - 67: Surmounting the Highest Mountain—Though a Myriad Stand Before Me, I Press On

And now, Gu Hui has jumped out of it.

Moreover, beyond that.

What he is doing is to be more detailed, to lay the foundation for the future governance of all Kyushu.

This is not merely the birth of a system, but the ideological transformation of all Kyushu.

To want all of Kyushu to completely jump out of the rise and fall brought about by the familial rule.

But it is precisely because of this that illustrates the significance of this matter.

—The thought of familial rule has persisted in all of Kyushu for too many many years, although Gu’s Academy has already triggered several ideological transformations, allowing various systems and ideologies to be iterated layer by layer, becoming increasingly suited to the present.

But without any surprise.

—All thoughts are built under the framework of monarchy and imperial power!

Even Gu’s School, advocating "unity of knowledge and action, pragmatic application," its fundamental purpose is also to "assist the enlightened ruler, stabilize the world," still not escaping the old confines of "make the ruler like Yao and Shun, then purify the customs."

What the sages of the past have considered, regardless of how profound, their ultimate focus has always been on how to do better within this framework of "familial rule" and to prolong it.

Yet what Gu Hui is comprehending and conceiving at this moment is attempting to shake this very framework!

What he wants to do is not merely to repair and patch up within the old house, to maintain the peace, but to lay a brand new cornerstone of "the world as public property" for the multitude of Kyushu!

He wants to subtly shift the source of legitimacy in governance from the hereditary "divine right of kings" to "public opinion and consistent systems."

This is no longer a simple difference of political views or a power struggle.

This is an upheaval in the realm of thought!

Its resistance will not only come from the lofty imperial power but also from the thousands of scholars and even the billion commoners soaked in this kind of ideology for a millennium.

The words "loyalty to the sovereign" have long been etched into the bones and ingrained in the blood.

Sudden exposure to such "without ruler or father" rhetoric, even if it is meant for "protecting the nation, securing the populace," to the vast majority, equates to monstrous beasts or rebellious words!

This is trying to climb the highest mountain.

How could he not be nervous?

Gu Yi could even imagine that if this matter were directly spread, the Gu Clan might face numerous dangers in an instant.

Yet, this equally represents an unprecedented opportunity!

If truly breaking out of the current framework, its impact will go far beyond just Kyushu— it not only allows the Gu Clan to achieve yet another leap but also pushes all of Kyushu and even the entire world into a large-scale iteration!

Though Gu Yi is well-prepared for the adventure, when the time comes, he cannot help but feel a trace of hesitation.

This situation of completely losing control causes his long-dormant heart to once again rise.

And at this moment, dawn breaks.

Rays of sunlight pour through the study’s glass, and Gu Hui, as if sensing something, slowly puts down his pen and rises to walk out.

He steps into the ancestral hall bathed in sunlight—that is where the Gu Clan honors ancestors through rituals.

Gazing at the statues of ancestors, his eyes are clear and resolute, as if whispering, as if conversing with them and Gu Yi, "No matter how limited the paths, Hui vows to follow the ancestors—though millions stand in my way, I shall proceed!"

How does he not know the peril ahead?

To climb the highest mountain, one must bear the risk of falling from the peak.

But in Gu Hui’s view, every generation has its mission.

Especially he himself as a member of the Gu Clan.

In this time when the world approaches chaos, he finally chooses to do something.

Of course, he could also, like ancestors, once again smooth out turmoil, shining light across the universe.

For someone with such ability, this is nothing significant.

Great Song has always been in decline.

But the foundation remains, the Gu Clan’s reputation among Foreign Race remains.

Yet he also sees the end of that road—only temporary peace followed by the rise of chaos.

He does not wish for it.

He has found himself, and also found the ambition of his life.

"Though millions stand in my way... I shall proceed!"

Gazing at Gu Hui, who seems divine bathed in the morning light, Gu Yi murmurs a phrase, and the urge to interfere gradually subsides.

Such were the ancestors.

As a descendant of the Gu Clan, he has dedicated all to crafting this existence.

Why should he fear a battle?...

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