Yu Song has always been a classic enthusiast.  All those books that were written ages ago yet still continued to have relevance to this day were treasures in his eyes. During his short life, he was able to enjoy three paths that were closest to him. Even though his opinion didn't align with these paths, as a modern person, he took the right of interpretation and rhymed together what he liked and created his own path. Even after he was reborn, no one gave him the chance to live his life to his wishes. After spending another youth as a mortal with restrictions everywhere, he finally became an enlightened person that started the path of a sage in a world where spiritual cultivation was the orthodoxy.  His own path that combined his modern perspective and the classics of the ancient world was manifested in the form of chanting. Whether he said a few words that simply sounded well, read classics aloud or evoked heavenly inspiration with his speeches, through chanting, he was able to forge his own path of sagehood. ... - The start is after the youth of the second life and begins with his enlightenment.  - Gay MC. Not much romance, just a person that is sure of their own interest.  - This novel contains philosophical content, although not a main factor, one should be prepared for that. Have a great time! I appreciate any feedback and comment and am happy to reply to any questions!