[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-simulated-to-reality-i-once-looked-down-upon-ten":3,"chapter-simulated-to-reality-i-once-looked-down-upon-ten-simulated-to-reality-i-once-looked-down-upon-ten-chapter-150":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Simulated to Reality: I Once Looked Down Upon Ten Thousand Ages?",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2347165,4587,"Chapter 150: Is Lu Chen","simulated-to-reality-i-once-looked-down-upon-ten-chapter-150",150,"\u003Cp>It was already noon!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three of you entered the Imperial City Office!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the vermilion gate, two guards leaned lazily against the wall, spears in hand, dozing off, unaware of your three.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yu found it peculiar to see this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had assumed that the Imperial City Office, one of the capital’s two factories and three offices, would be heavily guarded and strictly disciplined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet the scene before him left him deeply disappointed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He quietly used spiritual energy to project his voice, then let out a sudden roar, like a tiger’s bellow or an ape’s cry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two guards jolted awake at the unexpected sound, their weapons clattering to the ground, their posture comically startled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They widened their eyes, scanning everywhere, trying to locate the source of the noise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Damn it, I thought it was thunder!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yu spoke calmly: “We’ve come to strike the Heavenly Drum.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two guards paused, then took another look at the three of you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of them waved his hand impatiently: “Go away, don’t cause trouble—we’re on duty here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you’re bored, go find girls at Chunyue Pavilion.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, they closed their eyes again, ready to doze off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Yue watched this scene, helpless. She knew the Imperial City Office had long become a hollow shell—neither the capital’s citizens nor the guards took it seriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She couldn’t fathom why she’d ever thought to come here to strike the Heavenly Drum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back then, she had been out of options!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two guards suddenly noticed Wei Yue wiping her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Familiar!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isn’t this the little girl taken away by the Western Factory a few days ago?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She walked into the Western Factory’s den and came out alive? How strange!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A man emerged from the Imperial City Office gate, accompanied by four or five guards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man was fat-faced and big-bellied, a middle-aged man with a jade ring on his thumb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze was cruel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With just one glance, the two guards straightened their spines instinctively, bowing respectfully: “Your Excellency Zhang, Vice Commander.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Lin, Vice Commander Zhang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Lin came from humble origins but had been a servant in the Second Prince’s residence, a loyal lackey willing to die for his master, mediocre in ability but addicted to gambling, unfit for serious duties.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Zhen, recognizing his unwavering loyalty, repeatedly saved him from danger and eventually promoted him to Vice Commander of the Imperial City Office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The post was idle, unimportant, yet well-paid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had just lost money, and his face was dark and sour.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s all this shouting?” Zhang Lin barked impatiently. The two guards dared not delay, quickly answering: “These three want to strike the Heavenly Drum.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Lin’s expression darkened. He coldly demanded: “Who are you, daring to strike this Heavenly Drum?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t you know? Under His Majesty’s rule, the realm is peaceful and prosperous.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Get out now, or you’ll feel my whip.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, the men behind him revealed hostile expressions, eyes fierce, gripping their wrists, ready to shove forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A furious shout came from behind: “I dare anyone to move!” The voice brimmed with urgency.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All his men froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Lin turned, frowning slightly, to see Xie Linghao arriving with Jiao He, the Commandant of Punishments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The women inside did not appear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Linghao, this “fallen-from-heaven” Vice Commander, Zhang Lin had always disliked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though both served under Zhou Zhen, Zhang Lin was unafraid—he had served His Majesty since childhood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet for Xie Chunan, the Minister Xie, Zhang Lin dared not show the slightest disrespect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew Xie Chunan’s power well; though he resented him, he preferred to keep a respectful distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, Zhang Lin had lost money and was already in a foul mood; now, with his men watching, he felt his dignity insulted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sneered at Xie Linghao: “Minister Xie, do you intend to meddle in my affairs?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Lin then noticed the eunuch behind him, startled—both had known each other since the Prince’s residence, and he knew this man was the Master’s confidant. He quickly said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Commander Jiao, you’ve come.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiao He ignored him, merely bowing respectfully to you, his expression calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiao He thought that only the old Lord Lu, the former Protector, deserved such a bow; this one did not. After bowing, he said nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Linghao likewise dared not speak your name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Lin was baffled, curious about your identity—especially Jiao He’s demeanor. This man was the second most powerful in the Eastern Depot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Few in the capital merited such deference from him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You merely smiled, gesturing for Lu Yu to toss Chen Sanzhong’s wrapped head onto the ground with a dull thud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A head rolled out from the cloth!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Lin glanced at the head on the ground, expression unchanged—he’d killed men before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the two guards turned pale again; they’d never seen a head delivered in broad daylight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Lin studied the white-haired old man more closely—it seemed…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Lin’s eyes widened, stunned into near-silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A name flashed in his mind—Chen Sanzhong, Head of the Western Factory, the man whose power was immense and whose martial cultivation was unfathomable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Chen… Sanzhong!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiao He also saw the head on the ground—his face instantly turned ashen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a top enemy of the Eastern Depot, he knew Chen Sanzhong well—he recognized him at once, filled with hatred, fear, and awe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Sanzhong had risen to lead the Western Factory, granted the title “Nine Thousand Years,” the pinnacle of eunuch power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now his head rolled before his own feet—unbelievable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiao He looked at you again, now with deeper fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Protector had entered the capital on his first day and killed Chen Sanzhong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Linghao was equally stunned—the Nine Thousand Years was dead. If this news spread, the entire capital would shake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yu stepped forward, clapping Zhang Lin on the shoulder:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Open the gate.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Lin trembled as he looked at you: “What is your esteemed name?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiao He and the others raised their heads, watching you intently—here, in this place, would you dare speak your name?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Protector enters the capital, accuses the Imperial City Office—the city erupts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You smiled, composed: “Lu Chen. Is the name Lu Shenzhou enough?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Chen?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lord Lu? What joke is this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Lin sometimes, drunk, called himself “Imperial City Office Lu Shenzhou.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You’re Lu Shenzhou? Then who am I?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Lin looked around—the others’ faces were grave, not joking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Lin’s expression hardened. He asked cautiously: “What are you accusing?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You spoke slowly: “I accuse the Son of Heaven of moral failure, and the Empress Dowager of conspiring with the Northern Wind, plotting to betray the people of the realm!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Linghao’s eyes widened—he was finished. The inevitable had come.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiao He’s face changed—this was high treason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Accusing the Empress Dowager. Accusing the Emperor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What is the Lord of the Lu family thinking?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Lin was paralyzed—The Emperor lacks virtue? The Imperial Family rebels?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Accuse the Grand Empress Dowager and the Son of Heaven.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Your Majesty, why rebel?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Drafted last night, discarded. Now restructured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Resurrect, my readers.] (Whisper from the Abyss)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Your Majesty, why have you plotted rebellion?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The evening draft was scrapped! I’ve just restructured it now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1205,"2026-06-21T01:32:57.622Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","530f340a623c09585fee95b7e1c361a977fdec8244b347caae6cacdb6917249e","simulated-to-reality-i-once-looked-down-upon-ten-chapter-151","simulated-to-reality-i-once-looked-down-upon-ten-chapter-149",728,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsimulated-to-reality-i-once-looked-down-upon-ten-cover.jpg"]