1096 A Bold Change For The Better (2/2)

”Why?”

Why did the Abby Dean want to kill Sangsang? He helped Ye Su became a sage, caused the New Stream's uprising, and led to the falling apart of Taoism. He destroyed Haotian's foundation of faith, weakened her and made her pay a painful price, just to kill her?

Where was the logic in this? Where was karma when one needed it?

This was a mystery to the Academy, and more so a mystery to the rest of the world.

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”Taoism and the Academy originated from the same line. However, it was not because of the fact that the Headmaster of Academy was once a student of Taoism, as people might think. Instead, it is because we think and solve problems from the sole perspective of humans.”

The Abbey Dean stood by the edge of lake, a leaf that appeared out of nowhere pinched between his fingers, resembling a miniature flute. ”Although we embark on the same path, nevertheless our final destinations are different. The Headmaster of Academy yearns for an overthrow of our core values, but I do not.”

Ning Que did not attempt to express his views regarding the issue at hand, because he had attempted it before, thus he understood that it was nearly impossible to change a person's outlook in life.

”What do you plan to do?” This was the question he was most concerned about.

The Abbey Dean looked at Sangsang, who was by the lake edge. He stood there in silence for a long time before smiled enigmatically, declaring, ” I would like to guide the suns and moons to turn over a new day, to make a daring change for the better.”

A daring change for the better.

What does day represent? It is not the sky, but Haotian, she is the one and only deity who was widely revered and worshipped by humans. She was the guardian and ruler of the world, as well as a core belief of Taoism.

The Abbey Dean wanted to turn over a new day.

He intended to replace Haotian.

Sangsang stared at him. ”Why?” she asked softly.

That was Haotian's question.

The Abbey Dean answered calmly, ”Because you are incompetent and incapable of carrying out the responsiblities of Haotian anymore.”

Sangsang raised her eyebrows slightly, her voice emotionless as she spoke. ”Foolish.”

For mortals or believers to judge Haotian's actions, from the teachings of the West-Hill's point of view, it was not only an act of foolishness, but also a sign of disrespect hence an unforgivable sin. However, the Abbey Dean did not agree with this statement.

”You have failed.” The Abbey Dean watched her with a soft gaze, traces of sympathy glimmering in his eyes. ”Many years ago, when you wanted to set the trap for the Headmaster. You awoke from the Divine Kingdom and projected your consciousness into the mortal world. From that moment onwards, you have lost.”

Sangsang squinted her eyes slightly.

Ning Que felt uneasy and tightened his grip on Sangsang's hand.

”The trap that you set up, was it really intended to kill the Headmaster? Was it because divine intervention is so unpredictable, and you could not come up with any better ideas, thus you had to personally visit the mortal realm? No… Unless you did not even realize that the trap you set up was merely out of curiosity. You wanted to know what it was like in the mortal world.”

The Abbey Dean looked at her with pity in his eyes. ”It proves that you are not Haotian anymore once you develop curiosity. You will begin to possess human characteristics, hence you are unable to return to the Divine Kingdom. This is proof.”

Sangsang said stoically, ”So? Then what?”

The Abbey Dean continued calmly, ”Taoism awoken you during the times of chaos, in hopes that you would protect the people. Once you are unable to do so, Taoism will naturally replace you.”

”Therefore, I will do whatever it takes to end your life.”

”After that, I will personally appoint a new Haotian.”