But during this period, the collision of different cultures also gave birth to sparks of brilliance similar to the Hundred Schools of Thought.
Different systems emerged, shone gloriously for a time, and then were defeated and replaced when more excellent systems appeared.
Superior cultures and better systems could make small nations powerful, then annex large nations and become new hegemons.
Old, decaying systems would cause great nations to weaken, becoming fodder for other countries, devoured after being divided.
During this period, various brilliant cultures erupted in concentration.
Just as in the era of the Hundred Schools of Thought, numerous philosophies were born.
Similarly, a vast number of classic works and literary documents emerged—these required Chen Yan to spend considerable time reading.
He lingered over these documents of that era, reading for over a year!
