286 Evil Emperor's Relics, Two Sects and Six Paths(2/2)
"Mr. Lu, can you give me a rough description of what kind of organization this so-called 'Demon Sect' is?
Although I have had some contact with them in the past few years and killed many of their beasts, I have never been able to see their full picture..."
Lu Miaozi heard the sound and thought for a moment, then explained:
"If we start from the source, the so-called Demon Sect should have originated in the Western Han Dynasty.
At that time, Dong Zhongshu advocated "deposing hundreds of schools of thought and respecting Confucianism alone." As a result, the remaining sects that had no place to live had to go underground, which was regarded as the prototype of the Demon Sect.
However, the real development of the Demon Sect was due to the creation of "Tian Mo Ce" during the Eastern Han Dynasty, and the absorption and integration of some unrecognized marginalized groups in the world.
The so-called two sects and six sects, the Yingui sect represents prostitutes, the Butian Pavilion represents assassins and mercenaries, the Tianlian sect represents merchants, the Zhencheng sect represents a part of primitive Taoism, and so on.
These people had a low status and had to stick together for warmth, and the slightly loose alliance of the Demon Sect was consolidated.
And because these people acted secretly and did not tolerate orthodoxy, they were forced to be given a 'devil' name by the mainstream.
Originally, there was nothing blameworthy about this so-called ‘Demon Sect’. After all, everyone wanted to live a better life, and it was understandable that these fringe figures wanted to gain some rights and status for themselves.
But as time goes by, this so-called magic gate has already gradually changed its nature as it develops.
They regard the morality and etiquette of the world as rubbish, indulge their own desires wantonly, and abuse the innocent and weak for their own selfish interests. Most of today's people in the demon sect have long lost the original intention of the various schools of thought in those days.
Even though I, Lu Miaozi, am arrogant and unruly, not as kind-hearted and chivalrous as you, Brother Meng, I still often find it hard to understand their behavior.
Therefore, when Brother Xiang handed over the Evil Emperor's relic to me, I would rather be tortured by that witch Zhu Yuyan than hide it in Duke Yang's treasure house..."
Speaking of this, Lu Miaozi's eyes suddenly lit up, he looked at Meng Xiuyuan and said:
"By the way, Brother Meng, I have a good idea.
In this case, why don't you just take this opportunity to find a way to unify the two sects of the Demon Sect and become their so-called 'Saint King'.
In this way, you can control those lawless people who act recklessly, and I can be regarded as completing what Brother Xiang asked me back then, and fulfilling a long-cherished wish..."
Meng Xiuyuan was stunned when he heard this. He didn't expect Lu Miaozi to make such a suggestion, but soon he shook his head and waved his hands, and said with a slight smile:
"Mr. Lu, please don't embarrass me. I'm afraid I won't be able to do such a great thing as educating all sentient beings.
How can these demons who have long been accustomed to do whatever they want be so easy to control?
How could the Demon Sect, which had deviated from its original purpose for hundreds of years, return to its original form so easily?
Frankly speaking, I am just an ordinary person with some martial arts skills. When it comes to my mind and scheming, I may not be as good as those so-called 'Yin Queens' and 'Evil Kings'.
All we can do is to send them to reincarnation earlier and hope that they will be good people in the next life..."
Chapter completed!