Chapter 374

Yu Ke was immersed in contemplating the "Yang Fu Jing" that Lu Hua had left for Xie Guan.

This Daoist scripture, which might have taken Xie Guan a long time to understand, Yu Ke unraveled one by one without any obstacles.

This "observing the Dao" state!

If Xie Guan could keep it up, I fear it wouldn't be long before he reached the peak of cultivation in this world.

In his previous life, Lu Chen could be said to be dull in martial arts cultivation, but relying on his unremitting perseverance and the blessing of his "late bloomer" fate, he finally managed to catch up to Lu Yu's footsteps.

Yu Ke even suspected that when Lu Yu ascended at the end, he didn't use the "Ascension Platform," but shattered the void with his own fists, truly shattering the void with martial arts.

Perhaps Lu Yu had long possessed the ability to ascend.

Staying in this world was just to wait for Lu Chen.

In the end, there was no other way!

Unable to remain in this world, he was forced to ascend.

But Xie Guan in this life was the exact opposite; his talent was excellent, and he cultivated like a fish in water, effortlessly.

Yu Ke speculated that Xie Guan's talent in this life had likely been maxed out, worthy of being called a peerless talent.

It was a pity!

The gains of each life could not be stacked in the next; one could only extract a fixed "talent fate" from them.

If not for this, why would there be so many choices and struggles?

Every reincarnation was just to deal with a predicament, choosing time and time again.

Just as Yu Ke was pondering, a respectful voice came from outside the door.

Look!

The red-robed chief eunuch in the python robe stood before the door and said loudly:

"Conveying the imperial decree of Su Xiang and the Third Master."

"Invite Young Master Guan to ascend directly to the fourth floor."

Yu Ke was not surprised; he tidied his robes and walked slowly out the door.

The old eunuch was secretly surprised; it seemed that this Xie Guan had already anticipated all of this.

Such confidence.

"Young Master Guan, please this way!"

Yu Ke nodded slightly and walked forward with steady steps.

His heart was also looking forward to the famous "Third Master" and the Fourth Master "Su Xiang" in this simulation.

Aside from the human peak—the Master.

The two were the existences in this "Heavenly Human Reincarnation" second only to the Master.

Xie Guan walked out of the room.

Many eyes on the third floor were focused here.

"This person is Xie Guan of the Xie family, the ninth son of Xie Ling."

People in the crowd whispered, their tones carrying a hint of curiosity and scrutiny.

Every figure was a powerful and important person in Bianjing.

All were standing with hands behind their backs, watching, or glancing over inadvertently.

Many of the academy's masters, however, had more admiration in their eyes.

There were also those with complex expressions, most notably the few from the Xie family.

The Xie matriarch held a deer-headed staff, her face wearing an inscrutable expression as if hiding a deep pool.

Lady Yuan of the main courtyard had eyes full of coldness.

Lady Zhao of the second courtyard had a different kind of smile at the corners of her eyes.

Xie Hong's face was calm; he looked at Xie Guan, then slowly raised his head to look at the fourth floor, lost in thought.

Xie Yuan's uncle, Zhuge Jian, had a gratified expression among the court ministers.

The Third Master was able to know Xie Guan because he had heard Xie Guan's interpretation of "benevolent and righteous people" in the Hongjing Courtyard.

"Those who plant trees must cultivate their roots; those who plant virtue must cultivate their hearts. The movement of all things in the world stems from the word 'heart'."

"It is easy to break the bandits in the mountains, but difficult to break the bandits in the heart."

Zhuge Jian had studied under the Third Master and only learned of this interpretation, which was why he held Xie Guan in high regard.

Otherwise, Xie Guan's report today from the Shenyin and the Demon-Slaughtering Division—colluding with the Sanzhen Sect.

The Third Master would only protect Xie Guan.

Finally, he facilitated Xie Guan's ascent to the Inviting Immortal Tower.

Zhuge Jian was also curious, what poem had Xie Guan written to be invited to the fourth floor?

To the side, the "Sick Tiger" of the Ministry of Rites, Tang Ziang, also looked over slowly.

This Tang Ziang, who had always shown a smiling face, had put away his smile today for the first time.

The nine great surnames and court officials who were originally on good terms with him didn't dare to touch his brow.

Everyone in the court knew that if this "Sick Tiger," who was easy to talk to for everyone, truly became serious.

There were few in the court who dared to stroke his tiger whiskers.

Tang Ziang looked at the people on the third floor of the Flower Banquet, searching for a figure he hadn't found.

The Military Governor of Jiannan Dao—Sima Pan.

After being called downstairs by a woman earlier, he was never seen again.

Could something have happened?

A Military Governor of a province, still at the Flower Banquet, how could he disappear for no reason?

Tang Ziang had already requested the personnel of the Demon-Slaughtering Division and the Shenyin to search for Sima Pan's whereabouts, but so far no news had come.

This made him somewhat uneasy, and he even had the thought of wanting to go to the fourth floor.

However!

Su Xiang had already given orders that today, on the fourth floor, without his imperial decree, no one was allowed to enter.

Tang Ziang closed his eyes slightly and gently set down the cup in his hand.

Something major must happen at today's Flower Banquet.

Yu Ke climbed the stairs, ignoring the gazes of the crowd, his eyes fixed on the back of the red-robed chief eunuch in front.

The old eunuch walked lightly, his feet making no sound.

Turning past a beaded curtain, the old eunuch stopped and bowed slightly:

"Young Master Guan, please wait here."

"The Third Master and Su Xiang are inside; Young Master Guan can answer from here."

"This servant will take his leave."

Before the words had faded, the old eunuch had quietly retreated, leaving Xie Guan alone outside the beaded curtain.

Yu Ke looked up; inside the beaded curtain, the lights were dim, and two figures could be vaguely seen sitting opposite each other.

He wanted to sense them with his primordial spirit, but dismissed the thought.

Yu Ke bowed slowly, his voice clear:

"Xie Guan has met the Third Master."

"And met Su Xiang."

The fourth floor was spacious and quiet, and the echoes lingered.

Yu Ke could hear everything he said.

Behind the beaded curtain.

A middle-aged man's voice sounded leisurely, as if reciting softly:

"In the heavens, the Bai Yu Capital, twelve towers and five cities."

Every word was clear, neither fast nor slow.

The voice was like jade striking stone, warm and magnetic.

Based on his memory, Yu Ke judged that the owner of this voice should be the Third Master.

According to Su Yun, his grandfather was old and weak, standing in the court as a hundred-year-old man, so his voice should be old and should be completely different from this warm voice.

Just as Yu Ke was pondering, the voice sounded again, carrying a hint of emotion and exploration.

"Xie Guan, have you seen it?"

"Have you seen this Bai Yu Capital in the heavens?"

The tone gradually turned from casual to solemn.

Although Yu Ke couldn't see the situation behind the beaded curtain, he felt a gaze fall upon him like a physical presence, as if it could pierce through the human heart.

Before Yu Ke could react, the great cauldron in his mind vibrated suddenly, falling silent.

It made his heart tremble.

He was secretly shocked; the Third Master's cultivation was even more unfathomable than the rumors.

In that instant, he had almost revealed the secret of "Heavenly Human Reincarnation."

The fourth floor was silent.

Just then!

Another voice sounded, old and heavy with the vicissitudes of the human world:

"Xie Guan, have you ever set foot in this Bai Yu Capital in the heavens?"

"Or... have you seen the immortal world with your own eyes?"

The voice fell slowly.

Yu Ke pondered slightly, his mind already made up.

"Xie Guan has been fortunate enough to see it."

The green beads on the beaded curtain vibrated gently, colliding with each other.

There was the sound of large and small pearls falling on a jade plate.

(End of chapter)