[{"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-216":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},2347231,4587,"Chapter 216: Personally Participate","simulated-to-reality-i-once-looked-down-upon-ten-chapter-216",216,"\u003Cp>Han’s Yu Shuihan, with three wars of national annihilation, has amply proven his extraordinary military talent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention Tuoba Shuyi, Peng Gu, Zhou Ye, and others—they are all masters of military strategy and troop deployment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dou Gu of the Lu Army, known as the White-Robed Military Strategist, could not help but feel a headache facing the current battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three frontlines, like three giant dragons, advanced in unison, tightly encircling Daqing’s territory, forming a suffocating encirclement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The allied forces of the three states have deployed over a million troops—such a scale alone seizes the initiative in momentum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mobilizing a million men is sufficient to destroy a nation and topple its ancestral temples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Jinyu was also deeply anxious, her eyes fixed on the urgent frontlines on the map, her heart filled with dread.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite intense contemplation, she still found no effective way to break the current deadlock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four states have pressed forward with overwhelming might; under absolute power, all resistance becomes dust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What should be done!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Jinyu now had a glimmer of hope, especially with Tuoba Shuyi’s abandonment—her chest burned only with rage; she would make them pay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A woman’s revenge is far more terrifying than a man’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With all four states launching a national war, Daqing seems doomed to annihilation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She suddenly thought of a plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the Lu Army abandons the capital and returns to the north, might there still be a path to survival?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Jinyu shook her head again!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the south falls to foreign hands, the north will be caught between two fires—when the lips are gone, the teeth feel the cold; in the end, it will surely be slowly devoured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within the capital, aside from the southern clans who seek only self-preservation, the Empress Dowager and Zhou Zhen are dead—there is no longer any imperial restraint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How this battle unfolds depends on you!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned her gaze once more to the figure seated at the head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Cheng also fixed his gaze on you—how should this battle proceed?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire Lu Army sat upright, awaiting only your command.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment… faced with such a situation, what will you choose?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>1. Personally participate. (1\u002F3)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>2. Lu Chen simulation continues. (Hint: May plant hidden dangers for the future.)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The screen above the great tripod ceased its flickering and stabilized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Ke stared at the two options above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the first time!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only two options appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most strange of all, “Personally participate” appeared as the first option—this had never happened before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Ke looked at Option 2: Lu Chen simulation continues. (Hint: May plant hidden dangers for the future.)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This option had always seemed trivial, since simulation continuation always occurred regardless of choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Jingran !\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was now listed separately as a selectable option.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Ke furrowed his brow, pondering the two choices—something unusual was afoot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Choosing Option 2 would plant hidden dangers for the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Ke was torn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The best choice was still to continue the simulation—but what were the hidden dangers?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment of hesitation!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A Ding”’s hint could not be ignored; after deep deliberation,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Ke finally decided to choose!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Option 1.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>1. Personally participate. (1\u002F3)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the “1” above changed to “2”—Personally participate (2\u002F3)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Kunxu Ding trembled violently, as if awakening from slumber; its patterns glowed brilliantly, radiating a chaotic aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An invisible shadow of the tripod, like a deep vortex, quietly expanded, slowly drawing Yu Ke into itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Ke felt as if he had stepped once more into the void of chaos—the surrounding space spun wildly, stars shifted, heaven and earth overturned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The familiar “feeling”!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The indescribable dizziness unsettled his spirit; the world before him became disordered and chaotic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There it was again—that sudden massive black vertical eye, staring fixedly at him, drenching him in sweat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Last time, Yu Ke had overcome the ordeal by concentrating his willpower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, something had changed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The great tripod grew more ancient and solemn, emitting a deafening roar—a sound both chaotic and hazy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It sounded as if it came from ancient times, yet also foretold the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amid this heart-shaking sound!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Ke felt his mind grow hazy; a deep, resonant voice seemed to whisper in his ear:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The four directions and the heavens are called Yu; past and present are called Zhou.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black vertical eye vanished, swallowed by the tripod’s radiance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Ke slowly opened his eyes again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…………\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…………\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…………\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The imperial palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At sunset, the palace grew even more solemn, golden afterglow spilling over the white jade steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ascending the steps, the view suddenly opened wide!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The iconic vermilion gates stood majestically before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Above them, the plaque bore the characters:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taihe Hall!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside, soldiers stood like pines; the massive gates slowly swung open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stepping inside, a solemn aura struck him at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On either side, two rows of benches were neatly arranged; upon them sat armored soldiers, silent and stern, radiating quiet authority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the head of the two rows, a single chair held a man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind the man,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the far side stood a woman, clad in a shimmering golden robe, her face lovely, though her attire was slightly disheveled and worn—yet she carried herself with dignity, her expression tense and anxious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To the left of the man, foremost among the attendants, stood a tall middle-aged man, dressed in a well-tailored black formal robe, his posture upright, his face vigorous and sharp, his brow radiating unmistakable lethal intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stood there, intimidating even to look upon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside this middle-aged man stood another, clad in a red python robe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face was pale, his lips thin, giving an impression of shrewdness and efficiency; he bowed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the central figure, the heart of the entire hall,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wore a simple cloth robe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lowered his gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire Taihe Hall was solemn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one dared speak loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young eunuchs and palace maids had retreated to the rear walls, all tense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some even covered their mouths, afraid a single sound might bring grave punishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Shaobao said nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one dared speak!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a while, everyone noticed the Shaobao’s head was slightly bowed in his chair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yu, standing behind him, keenly sensed something was different about his elder brother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could not say why.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Ke’s consciousness gradually cleared; the familiar dizziness surged like a rollercoaster, leaving him momentarily “weightless.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his ears!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A voice, anxious and concerned, shattered the haze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother, are you alright?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The voice carried clear worry and tension, stirring an involuntary warmth in Yu Ke’s heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He strained to focus his vision, slowly turning his head—before him appeared a middle-aged face, more vigorous and commanding than he remembered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is Lu Yu, his younger brother now!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Ke remembered vividly—the boy with rosy lips and white teeth, who now nodded slightly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No matter.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A deep, resonant voice of a middle-aged man emerged from his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Ke was slightly startled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He is Lu Chen now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked around!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Ke found himself standing inside a magnificent golden hall, its lavish decorations and solemn atmosphere filling him with awe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Nine Clans’ Strict Selection”—truly extraordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was already his second time experiencing such a scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet it still filled him with wonder!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze swept across the hall, where over twenty Lu family generals stood, all imposing and martial, their tiger-like eyes and hawk-like gazes radiating noble bearing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A gathering of star generals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Ke suddenly felt the urge to shout.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“All the heroes of the world have entered my net!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their eyes held genuine concern; some had already risen in agitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Ke smiled and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Everyone, return to your duties.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at each one!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black-faced giant, like “Zhang Fei”—that was Jia Fu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half-draped in a monk’s robe, wielding a great saber, like “Lu Zhishen”—Cheng Pu, the Living Buddha General.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The white-robed young general, like “Zhao Yun”—that was Chai Zhong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>………\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at each one in turn!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among these generals, Yu Ke also noticed two men dressed in Confucian robes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their demeanor stood in stark contrast to the martial officers around them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Ke recalled briefly and immediately recognized their identities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Xuedian, in charge of the Lu army’s grain and supplies—he and Liu Wen handled internal and external logistics respectively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In war, food comes first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Before troops move, grain must precede.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soul of the Lu army.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other scholar was:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Military Advisor Dou Gu, equivalent to the army’s chief of staff—holding no command authority, akin to a “Zhang Liang.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Ke nodded slightly to the group with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze inadvertently fell upon the woman who had once been the Crown Princess of Beifeng, Zhou Jinyu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now the Empress of Daqing. Tall and elegant, clad in phoenix crown and brocade robe, her oval face featured sharp, refined features; her beautiful eyes held both tender vulnerability and an indescribable “wildness,” drawing one irresistibly to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman’s presence was electric!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Ke could only marvel at why Zhou Zhen was so infatuated with her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wasn’t this the “Reba” of the Kunxu Realm?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Jinyu seemed to sense Yu Ke’s scrutiny, followed by Lu Chen’s unmistakable, sweeping gaze—her cheeks flushed unexpectedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Ke had already withdrawn his gaze, refocusing on the crucial map in the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was why he had come in person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To help the Lu army win this battle!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing the dire situation of fighting on three fronts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Ke—now Lu Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stared at the map, brow furrowed, his mind engaged in complex strategic calculations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The difficulty of fighting on three fronts was self-evident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Failure on any one front could crush morale and destabilize the entire campaign.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they failed to intercept the three armies before they reached the capital, the capital would be surrounded on three sides—an unthinkable disaster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would be a dead end!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Ke studied the map, thinking slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Lu army generals held their breath, watching their young protector with tense anticipation, hoping he would once again reveal his extraordinary strategic brilliance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Cheng, who had always admired the young protector’s military genius, now waited in silent reverence, ready to hear the battle-winning strategy that might turn the tide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Jinyu, too, watched Lu Chen’s back with a faint, barely perceptible expectation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dou Gu, the army’s chief strategist, wore an expression of eager anticipation—he knew his own intellect fell short of the young protector’s, and that the young protector held a master plan within him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yu didn’t care—he stared up at the ceiling of Taihe Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng Haiping stroked his beard calmly, utterly confident in the young protector’s composure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In past battles, the Lu army generals often held differing opinions, but Lu Chen disliked autocratic decision-making—he encouraged open discussion and collective wisdom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After repeated battlefield tests, they had all found his methods the most effective.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, it became:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Me too!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Young Protector’s brilliance!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Ke stared at the map, his eyes aching from staring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How the hell are we supposed to fight this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>PS: This chapter was heavily revised!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1851,"2026-06-21T01:33:00.595Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","0207d004b531bd45042239c6104d7a66151b5c6f8eb5d2e72cad6e822dae3650","simulated-to-reality-i-once-looked-down-upon-ten-chapter-217","simulated-to-reality-i-once-looked-down-upon-ten-chapter-215",728,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsimulated-to-reality-i-once-looked-down-upon-ten-cover.jpg"]