Chapter 344: Chapter 282: Establishing an Academy

Behind Lu Wenchang, the demon scholars from Confucianism couldn’t help but crack smiles upon hearing these words.

Although they all adhered to their teacher’s philosophy, to strive for the Demon Clan, to pass on knowledge to every monster within their ranks.

It was a great source of pride to receive recognition from the legendary Demon Emperor.

Moreover, as people of great ambition, they longed to make their mark on this land, and now that they had a place to apply their knowledge, they were naturally overjoyed.

So they had no qualms about the Demon Emperor’s arrangements.

And with the addition of these individuals, all the monsters in the Demon Capital noticed the transformation within the city.

What had been a somewhat chaotic city became orderly within a matter of days.

Supplies were no longer piled up haphazardly but categorized, with dedicated personnel logging and registering them. Everyone felt the underlying order and began to regulate their own behavior.

The scholars in Confucian robes started making their rounds through the streets and alleys; they were ascertaining the current population and distribution within the Demon Capital, preparing for the city’s layout.

In a spacious area in the eastern part of the city, a building slowly rose from the ground, with mortise-and-tenon joints, carved beams, and painted rafters. At the center was a large signboard inscribed with the characters "Bailu Academy."

Lu Wenchang stood with a beaming smile beneath the signboard, watching as the young little monsters of the Demon Capital slowly entered the academy gates, the future hope of the Demon Clan.

Little Qing, who had received the teachings, was also among the crowd. At that moment, she was holding the hand of a little girl, looking somewhat awkwardly at the towering pavilion in front of her.

She had never seen such a majestic building in all her life. What made her feel even more inferior was the heavy scent of books wafting through the academy. Although she had never read a book, there was still a deep-seated reverence for knowledge within her soul.

Of course, not every monster had the comprehension of Little Qing. Some of the little demons thought that reading was the most time-wasting thing in the world, not worth the energy.

"Sir, can we not read? Reading won’t fill our bellies or make us stronger," a small demon with quite some nerve asked aloud.

Lu Wenchang, hearing this, merely smiled gently and slowly addressed the little demons, "Reading is to acquire knowledge, and knowledge in this world is priceless. It’s with knowledge that can be continuously passed down that we can give birth to our own civilization."

"The reason why the Demon Clan has fallen from a position of strength is precisely because they did not value knowledge enough. The frail Human Clan was able to rise over endless years and become the master of the Three Realms because they mastered the transmission of knowledge very early on and gave birth to the most brilliant civilization."

Lu Wenchang’s voice rose slowly beside the little monsters, giving them all a sensation of facing the vicissitudes of history. From his tone tinged with regret and expectation, they could hear both remorse and anticipation.

"Now that you have entered Bailu Academy today, don’t even think about slacking off or just scraping by. Learning knowledge, mastering knowledge, and innovating knowledge are your missions. Our Demon Clan has already fallen too far behind in this regard; it’s time to catch up," Lu Wenchang’s speech was filled with fervent anticipation.

He hoped that these seeds of the Demon Clan would flourish and bear fruit, taking the civilization of the Demon Clan to new heights.

The little demons were moved by his heartfelt words, and one by one, they started to hold their heads high, walking towards Bailu Academy with reverence and aspiration.

Lu Wenchang looked at this scene, his gaze seeming to pierce through endless time, envisioning the radiant future of the Demon Clan, a look of satisfaction spread across his face.

"Well said indeed!" Lin Fang sighed softly by his side.

The words of Lu Wenchang set a tone for the future direction of the Demon Clan. From this day forth, they must strive to shed their ignorance and arrogance arising from their own strength, and truly recognize the world.

Feng Jiu, wearing a golden mask, carefully echoed Lu Wenchang’s words in her mind and couldn’t help but reveal a bitter smile, "So this is the reason I failed."

Because of her origins, she was born with great power. Therefore, during the establishment of the Demon Court, she was not able to timely inspire civilization within the Demon Clan, nor transmit knowledge. She merely created a flag for the Demon Clan as a symbol of heritage, but due to harsh requirements, it never played its intended role.

In contrast, the Jade Emperor chose the frail Human Clan and tied himself to them, winning the favor of the Three Pure Ones. This was the true reason she lost that struggle.

The Three Pure Ones, as the embodiments of the will of the Three Realms, sought the radiance of civilization, not the strength-filled slaughter and strife.

The Human Clan was their chosen steward of the Three Realms.

She gazed deeply at Lu Wenchang, now understanding why Lin Fang held this man in such high esteem. During her travels in the Mortal World, she had heard that a saint emerged among the Human Clan, setting laws and regulations, innovating and paving the way for the humans to become self-reliant and gradually overcome their weakness.

In her eyes, at this moment, Lu Wenchang was such a man. Perhaps in hundreds of years, this Confucian-robed little monster would become the saint of the Demon Clan.

"However, it’s fortunate that the Demon Clan has you. This time, I believe we won’t mess things up!" Feng Jiu said to Lu Wenchang in a soft voice.

Then she stood in front of the little demons and announced loudly, "Today, you enter the academy to study for the future of our Demon Clan. I hereby declare that henceforth, anyone wishing to hold an office in the Demon Court must study in the academy."

With these words, Bailu Academy was thoroughly bound to the Demon Court, harnessing the prestige of the Demon Court to stand behind the academy.

Upon hearing this, Lu Wenchang’s face showed delight, and he quickly bowed to Feng Jiu, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your confidence. Bailu Academy will surely do its utmost to cultivate talents for our Demon Clan."

"I look forward to the day when I see the future you speak of. I believe it will inevitably be a beautiful world," Feng Jiu said, nodding her head.

After speaking, she left Bailu Academy with Lin Fang and the others. There were still a great many matters awaiting them in the city. 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖

The most crucial task was to establish an army, beginning to sweep the mountains of Luzhou in the North, to pull out one by one those rebellious little Demon Kings who disobeyed royal edicts, and to restore order to the chaotic Luzhou in the North. Only then could they proceed to the next step.

"This matter seems to need quite a bit of time!" Feng Jiu said with a sigh.

Although she was eager to seek revenge on the Jade Emperor immediately, she would not be as reckless as before. The gap between the Heavenly Court and the Demon Court was too great, so she could only lie in wait in the shadows for the right opportunity.

Fortunately, with the Buddhist Sect in front, the Jade Emperor couldn’t focus his attention on the Demon Clan, giving them enough time to develop,