Cultivation: I Have Studied Abroad in the Modern World-Chapter 1136 - 498: Reconciling Past and Present, Nuwa Creates Mankind

Chapter 1136: Chapter 498: Reconciling Past and Present, Nuwa Creates Mankind

"Second brother, don’t you place great importance on one’s roots?" Tongtian Taoist teased, "How does he catch your eye?"

Yuanshi Taoist glanced at him and spoke calmly, "I do not value roots but rather uphold the destiny bestowed by Heaven. If one is endowed with the fortune of heaven and earth, naturally their roots are good, this is acting in accordance with Heaven."

"Then this child..."

Yuanshi’s gaze fell on Zheng Fa: "The one who understands the Heavenly Dao, naturally possesses fortune."

Zheng Fa was bewildered by Yuanshi’s gaze and wondered why this Yuanshi Taoist held him in such high regard.

Yuanshi pointed to the light screen behind Zheng Fa and smiled, "Moreover, the clan created by my junior sister is precisely favored by the fortune of heaven and earth."

Zheng Fa pondered secretly, although in modern legends, Yuanshi Taoist was known for his high standards, there were quite a few humans among the disciples of the Chan Sect, especially among the later generations.

Simply put, if one were to see Yuanshi as a racist, it might be underestimating him, but clearly, he was an elitist.

"I even think he aligns with my ideas!" Tongtian snorted, "According to his view, teaching should be inclusive, and the sect gates should be widely opened to cultivate more humans, enlightening their true selves, increasing wisdom, and advancing Daoist skills, not to mention that for Daoist skills to... iterate, it is necessary to discard the old for the new."

Yuanshi glanced at him coldly, "To discard the old for the new? Without discerning right from wrong, wouldn’t that be promoting evil and neglecting good? Which of your disciples can shoulder such a responsibility?"

"Second brother, if disciples were carved from the same mold as us, what would be the point?"

"..."

Zheng Fa was flabbergasted.

At first, it seemed they were arguing over him, but then they started quarreling.

But as he listened, he began to understand.

The biggest issue between Yuanshi and Tongtian was their educational philosophies:

Yuanshi believed that the world’s order should be controlled by the elite few, otherwise, order would be lost and chaos would ensue.

Tongtian was different, his perspective was broader and more lively, more willing to give opportunities to those less outstanding, believing only this way could create distinct Daoist skills.

In this regard, Zheng Fa leaned more towards Tongtian’s side—in the Jiushan Sect, what he advocated for most fiercely was education equality.

However, on the other hand, Tongtian’s ideology leaned towards... diversity.

He believed in allowing disciples to showcase their strengths, which was correct, but what Zheng Fa did not agree with was Tongtian’s almost laissez-faire approach in disciple cultivation.

Yuanshi and Tongtian’s thoughts were diametrically opposed, and they were on the verge of a full-blown argument, but out of concern for the guest present, they restrained themselves.

However, Yuanshi’s expression was iron-clad, and Tongtian was huffing angrily, with both turning their backs on each other. Tongtian glanced at Zheng Fa out of the corner of his eye and suddenly said, "Who do you think is right?"

"..."

Zheng Fa felt helpless like a child.

In childhood, adults in the village with nothing better to do would ask trivial questions—such as, who do you like better, your father or your mother, just like this moment.

Your argument, what does it have to do with me?

He looked at Nuwa, Goddess, please help out!

Unexpectedly, Nuwa seemed intrigued, watching with a smile.

Even the Supreme and others were watching him, seemingly awaiting an answer.

Offering any opinion would offend someone, so he decided to speak his true thoughts:

"I think there is no problem in taking in disciples broadly." Zheng Fa said slowly, "Otherwise, what advantage does the Human Clan have?"

Zheng Fa might even be more determined, or even more radical than Tongtian, on the point of universal education.

Tongtian grinned widely.

"But on the other hand, I believe in establishing a certain educational philosophy, especially in the initial stages of disciple cultivation, it should not be too relaxed."

Tongtian’s smile flattened as he looked at Zheng Fa, sneering, "Your answer is quite crafty."

"That is my true opinion." Zheng Fa replied, "In fact, that is also my genuine practice."

Seeing him speak so earnestly, Tongtian and the others became curious: "Genuine practice?"

"It is also my answer to the Goddess’s third question." Zheng Fa looked at Nuwa.

"Third question?" Tongtian looked at Nuwa, asking, "What question?"

Nuwa smiled, "I asked him whether creating humans was right or wrong."

"That question..." Tongtian said in surprise, "It’s quite a tricky one."

Nuwa did not refute, just looked at Zheng Fa, somewhat expectant: "But you already have an answer."

Zheng Fa gently shook his head, "It’s not an answer, I cannot give you an answer, Goddess."

In simple terms.

Among the three questions the Goddess asked, the one that requires deep contemplation is the second question—why the Human Clan?

But the toughest one to answer is actually the third question.

The right or wrong of creating humans is highly subjective, fundamentally speaking, the question is a matter of values.

For Zheng Fa, he certainly thought creating humans was good.

But for Nuwa, it was different—the main issue was that Zheng Fa had no idea why the First Epoch was lost to history:

Nuwa created humans to enhance the Daoist skills, but in the end, even the Desolate World ceased to exist...

He looked at Nuwa and said, "The right or wrong of creating humans should not be judged by me, but by you, Goddess."

"I asked you, and you’re telling me to answer?" Nuwa furrowed her brows, seemingly displeased.

"No, it’s just that what I can offer is not an answer."

Nuwa was slightly taken aback, but Zheng Fa did not explain further, simply pointing his finger at the light screen.

The scene on the light screen rotated, suddenly displaying blue skies and white clouds, as the camera panned down, a split screen appeared.