Extreme yang energy wasn't something everyone could possess. All men possessed yang energy, but ninety-nine percent of yang energy did not affect the Soulstone as there were too many impurities.0

Only great scholars throughout the generations who were well-versed in the sage's books could possess the righteous energy capable of warding off evil spirits.0

Righteous aura, also known as extreme yang energy, could only be cultivated by someone nurtured from a young age under the influence of sages’ teachings, allowing them to develop a breath of righteous energy within their bodies.0

As time passed, the righteous energy would grow stronger. This was why many people weren't willing to come in contact with great scholars; it would feel uncomfortable just standing beside them because their righteous aura would feel as though it could illuminate all darkness.0

Everyone had darkness in their hearts, and the darkness would be exposed under the righteous energy, causing a feeling of shame. This was one aspect of why great scholars were respected in any generation.1

Great scholars wouldn't fear...0