The Sage, the Swordsman and the Scholars by Pierre Dimaculangan

Author:Pierre Dimaculangan
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Publisher: TOMK Books
Published: 2018-10-18T04:00:00+00:00

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In the Secret Place, the oppression of darkness was more powerful than that of the witch he encountered in the forest. It had come upon him with the tremendous burdens of guilt, anger, doubt, and despair in an effort to cast his very being far away from his meditation. In the throes of the oppression befalling him in his solitude, Famin Jie cried out in anguish as the images of his past were whispered into his mind and soul, like smoke snaking through every crack and crevice of a burning house.

“Oh, Heaven who is called Most High, if you find favor in me, I only humbly ask that in thy mercy thou would freest me from these burdens and cast them as far as the East is from the West!” As quickly as the pain and anguish engulfed him, so too did it dissipate and cease altogether. The Darkness and the hosts that delivered his oppression had fled. All had gone quiet and the deafening silence that had befallen the Secret Place faded away.

Yet another figure steadily approached Famin Jie from the winding stairs that descended sharply from the mountain’s peak. It stood before him and its voice called out to Famin Jie from a dim corner of the Secret Place. He had the appearance of a mighty warrior with eyes that could pierce the strongest shield, and he wore long garments of white embroidered with shades of gold and other such colors he had never before seen. Jie was terrified and fell on his back trembling in awe and fear of this mysterious figure who wielded a powerful presence. “There is no reason to fear, Famin Jie for Shang Di knows your virtue and has heard your pleas. I am here to deliver a message of great importance to you,” the figure told him.

“You know my name. Whom among the creatures of this earth do you favor?” Famin Jie asked sternly though he was fearful.

“There is none on earth whom I favor. The tasks of Heaven are what occupy me alone,” the figure said with a resonating voice. Famin Jie then sat on his knees and from the respect and reverence of his heart, he bowed and pressed his head against the ground ready to receive the instruction of Heaven. The words of the visiting figure poured forth the instruction, peace, and assurance that Heaven alone could bestow.

“You are to go to the Capital and proceed into the court of the one who holds Heaven’s Mandate,” the figure said, “and let the ears of all who will listen hear the truth of what is and what is to come. This message which you know well in your heart shall go forth to the nations over the mountains and the seas.”

“The emperor’s court? I am but a lowly hermit of dusty rags and an unknown name. It is hard for me to understand, but lo, my ways do not compare to Heaven’s ways.” Famin Jie whispered to himself. The figure answered.

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