I Have a Dice Left by a God-Chapter 413 - 5: On Contradictions

In the Celestial Principle Academy, the eight Grand Scholars seated solemnly before Estella, with James and Kundra at the forefront. Behind them were six Three-star Grandmasters, currently the pillars of the Celestial Principle School, with Mordo and Filson being the most outstanding.

Vladimir is now trapped within the Golden Tree, suffering its consumption every day, a state more painful than death. The only way to save Vladimir’s life is to strengthen the Celestial Principle School. If there’s a misstep, the school might barely survive, but Vladimir would be doomed. Externally, they claim Vladimir is in seclusion to comprehend celestial principles.

The current situation in Hedan is not as favorable as outsiders imagine. The immediate issues don’t arise from the Earth Temple, although it’s powerful. They can’t truly overthrow the royal court; the laws are unpredictable, potentially backfiring on the entire church. Historically, even stronger churches than the Earth Temple have fallen, so they’re cautiously exploring boundaries.

The current problem lies with His Majesty Hokele. The new king’s ambition is too high. Ola the Eighteenth sacrificed his life, and his teacher sacrificed the Golden Tree. He had no choice with the church or the court, but the opportunistic nobles have become Hokele’s target of resentment. Rewarding George handsomely is a clear sign, and now Hokele seeks reckoning, including Duke Tia, who feigned illness at the time.

"Unite all who can be united, even during struggles. This time we seem to have won but actually lost the ten years of accumulation," Kundra nodded.

"Indeed, and more importantly, we don’t know the Pope’s true intentions and trump card. Vladimir should know something but cannot share with us," James said solemnly. As the leader of the Celestial Principle School, James occasionally visits the world of the Golden Tree to see Vladimir, though Vladimir sometimes responds and often doesn’t.

"If the Sect Master knows something, why doesn’t he tell us?"

"Without reaching that realm, speaking of it only adds trouble and might even be incomprehensible," Kundra shook his head. "Let’s focus on our work. Although this episode has cost us dearly, it has also solidified our foundation. Besides, destiny is on our side; otherwise, with the Pope’s methods, the Celestial Principle School would have been erased, the kingdom overturned, so he hasn’t won either!"

"Moreover, any major upheaval inevitably brings forth a person of destiny. We don’t know if the Earth Temple has one, but our Celestial Principle School does," James said, his tone still full of fighting spirit. That’s his character—never yielding, always full of energy. "The solution offered by Her Highness is optimal for us. Gentlemen, we should advise His Majesty to use families like the Zheng Family as a warning example and handle the rest accordingly. We need support from all sides now."

If the reckoning becomes too extensive and involves too many, it will cause many deaths and destabilize the kingdom’s foundation.

"Mr. Li’s few words encapsulate the essence of unity and struggle, gentlemen. Destiny is with us, and Mr. Li’s journey to Dragon Capital is also part of destiny," Kundra smiled. "The intentions of the Moon God’s Court and Li Long are also apparent; they have allowed further expansion of the Celestial Principle School in Dragon Capital."

The incident involving the Li Long United Kingdom and Moncalleta was a major trade. The Celestial Principle School also seized this opportunity to enter Dragon Capital, where its acceptance has been better than in Hedan at the same time. Due to Governor Luthor’s reforms, it has actually been much easier, nicely aligning with the Li Long Kingdom, though growth was previously limited. But now Hedan has decided to expand the Hex Bird Report and more readily adopt Hex-Tech, while Li Long no longer restricts the Celestial Principle School’s further development.

The advantage of the Celestial Principle School lies in benefiting royal power and kingdom development, working hand in hand with the kingdom. This is quite different from religious scenarios; the Celestial Principle School cannot surpass royal authority, aligning with the Sixth Epoch’s laws. As long as negotiations succeed, the school will inevitably spread across the entire Dao Yuan Continent.

"Gentlemen, sticking to one small area leads to gradual extinction. The foundation for the Celestial Principle School is established; we must move throughout Wattan. Your Highness, please oversee the Celestial Principle Academy. As we recruit new members, we also plan to dispatch elite members to Dragon Capital and increase the number of scholars sent to other countries," Kundra stated gently but firmly. This battle had fully made them realize that residing solely within Hedan is futile against the Earth Temple. The Earth Temple cannot expand, but the Celestial Principle School can.

"Is this not what Mr. Li refers to as the Unity of Knowledge and Action?" Estella suddenly asked.

All the Grand Scholars stood up, their expressions solemn, "Indeed, it is as Mr. Li taught, Unity of Knowledge and Action!"

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In Dragon Capital, the capital of the Li Long United Kingdom, also renowned on the Dao Yuan Continent. Celestial Capital is the birthplace of Hex-Tech, while Dragon Capital is where Hex-Tech reaches its pinnacle.

A month-long sea voyage, with previous experience, this time Li Xin’s preparations were quite thorough. The Yazama Karashi was packed with various living supplies, and he no longer suffered from seasickness. Young Master Xiong Ying’s ship was a super-sized merchant vessel, purchasing the best cabin. Unlike last time when it felt like a slave ship, this journey was indeed much more comfortable.

Even on the ship, Li Xin didn’t remain idle; he diligently studied his dice. The power brought by the Second Life Star was indeed direct. If he hadn’t replicated Oliver’s ability, he would have been doomed. However, this replicating ability cannot be controlled and weakens over time until it vanishes. If not for Old Fang’s timely arrival, that picturesque place would have become a grave. Nevertheless, using this ability well is quite advantageous. Although the revival ability is gone, Li Xin has gained first-hand experience. If he encounters a similar ability again, he will wield it more effectively.

However, if there is too great a disparity in power between the target and himself, acquiring the other party’s ability becomes impossible, or the probability becomes extremely low.

The life and passive effects of the dice are quite significant. Using the dice to predict events divides them into two categories: those that have already occurred and those that haven’t. In Old Fang’s words, they are completely two different directions. Old Fang adheres to the path of retro Life Masters, capable of foreseeing the future. General predictions are usually without major issues, but some require a steep price.

Obtaining information about past events has a much higher accuracy, while predicting the future contains variables. Additionally, one must not recklessly use predictive abilities, especially not about or directly involving powerful entities. This may lead to inaccurate predictions or potentially invoke backlash from their legal forces.

Essentially, foresight is a noble legal force descended into the mundane world, and when mortals wield such power, they must do so with reverence.