[{"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-642":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},2347657,4587,"Chapter 642: Divine Elixir, Gazing Down Upon Ten Thousand Ages!","simulated-to-reality-i-once-looked-down-upon-ten-chapter-642",642,"\u003Cp>A riverside used for flood control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Already a hundred li away from the west wing pavilion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The night was deep, the surroundings silent and empty, shrouded only in darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only a few zhang deep, a dark, murky body of water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a massive wave surged up!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Long Yi, in panic, broke through the river dike, shattering layer upon layer of stepped embankments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This jade dragon had originally lain hidden in the bed of the Zhi River, revealing its true form, waiting silently for Xie Guan’s arrival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for his earlier promise to join Lu Hua and Xie Hong in hunting the Academy’s Second Master, he had long since forgotten it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the Xie Fu, he had sensed Xie Guan’s aura—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That aura was like a divine elixir from the Immortal Realm, as enchanting as a celestial peach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Long Yi felt a powerful premonition rise within him: if only… if only he swallowed that boy,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he would transform into a true dragon, ascending to immortality, no longer this monstrous half-dragon creature he was now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What vengeance for the demons of Ze Lake? What hunting of the Academy’s Second Master? These risks and costs—today, he feared he could not escape unscathed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To take such a great risk for so little gain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was simply not worth it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Better to swallow Xie Guan and ascend in one stroke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Long Yi had already settled this plan in his heart, his golden pupils gleaming with ruthless intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if he could not ascend, swallowing Xie Guan would greatly strengthen his cultivation; then, what need to fear the Second Master, Lu Hua, or Xie Hong?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lay motionless beneath the water, using his Water Concealment technique—no ninth-rank martial artist or ninth-rank Primordial Spirit cultivator could detect his presence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He coiled at the riverbed, casually devouring fish and shrimp, watching coldly from beneath the surface as boat after boat, laden with living people, drifted slowly by.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ze Lake had long since no living souls; all its creatures had been devoured by demons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Long Yi secretly thought that if he could feast on such abundant blood offerings year-round, his cultivation would surely advance further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how abundant these blood offerings, they could never compare to Xie Guan alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He waited patiently, but never expected that among the river’s passengers, a face appeared reflected on the water’s surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The water shimmered with ripples, mist swirling around,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>but Long Yi’s golden eyes saw clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the terror etched into his bones, the figure he dared not defy even in dreams.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master…!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Long Yi’s mind shattered instantly in the river, unable to think.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is the Master still alive?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not a single thought of resistance arose in him—only two choices: either kneel and crawl at the Master’s feet,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>or—flee!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those who knew the Master’s nature understood: if you did not flee, death was certain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A powerful survival instinct surged like a tide, turning him into a bird startled by an arrow, leaving no room for hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Run!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Long Yi turned without hesitation, using his Water Concealment technique to flee wildly into the distance, terrified that even a moment’s delay would mean eternal ruin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his panic, Long Yi forgot to use his Water Concealment technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only after fleeing nearly a hundred li did he finally calm his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once composed, he sensed something was off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it truly had been the Master, he would never have had the chance to run.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, the Master had long since vanished from the mortal world—how could he still look that way?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That man could not possibly be the Master!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more Long Yi thought, the more it made sense—especially the old man’s final words, “What’s to fear?”—his tone was casual, utterly unlike the Master’s solemn authority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though this man was not the Master, Long Yi had no desire to ever meet him again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He resolved inwardly: no matter what, he must stay far away from that old man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Merely resembling the Master in some way had already thrown Long Yi into panic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, he had no intention of meeting up with Xie Hong and the others, as originally planned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Killing the Second Master, uncovering the truth about the Master—these plans were now utterly abandoned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was terrified, his soul nearly scattered; his mind held only one thought: devour Xie Guan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He held his breath, careful not to alert anyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Guan was likely just an insignificant bastard son of the Xie family—no one would care.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Long Yi licked his lips, silently slipping into the river, using the current as cover, cautiously returning to the Qunfang Banquet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All to find the boy who could make him ascend into a true dragon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as Xie Guan descended from Yaoxian Tower,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he would be his meal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Little Brother Guan, let’s not return to the Xie Fu right away—I’ll take you somewhere.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Yuan smiled with hidden meaning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Ke frowned, especially at Xie Yuan’s “malicious” grin—his suspicion deepened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Yuan leaned close, lowering his voice: “This time, I’ve used your name—and several courtesans will be coming too.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Big Brother Six will show you a real sight—guaranteed to open your eyes!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Ke sighed helplessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever since Xie Yuan lost his virginity, it was as if his meridians had been unblocked; once indifferent to women, he now took keen interest in courtesans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Yuan, you’ve changed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Changed into someone so unfamiliar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Ke had been somewhat tempted—after all, to personally take part, who knew what interesting things might happen?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then he remembered: there were still unresolved matters at the Qunfang Banquet today, especially Wu Tong’s absence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Wu Tong met with misfortune, it could severely disrupt Xie Guan’s life path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Weighing his options, Yu Ke shook his head. “Big Brother Six, I won’t go.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You’re clearly throwing a debauched party!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Yuan immediately panicked. “That won’t do—I’ve already made the arrangements!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Qi Yue walked over curiously, raising an eyebrow. “Xie Yuan, what mischief are you up to now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Adult matters. Go sit at another table, child.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Qi Yue snapped, “Xie Yuan, you’re asking for a beating.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Ke faintly sensed a familiar step approaching deliberately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Light footsteps, breath nearly imperceptible—this aura… strangely familiar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Ke turned and saw a servant girl with pale skin walking toward him, bowing gracefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Young Master Guan, please don’t forget your promise?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The servant girl abruptly entered the second floor and appeared before Xie Guan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This drew curious glances from Zhang Yunzhi, Li Shuwan, and others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The servant’s voice was emotionless as she spoke slowly to Xie Guan: “Master has been waiting a long time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Ke’s eyes narrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sima Pan had just been at the Qunfang Banquet, inviting him to meet this so-called Master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Yu Ke’s spiritual sense, Sima Pan had long since lost all vitality—he was a living corpse, nothing but a puppet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This girl’s aura was identical—also a living corpse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though she said nothing else,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>merely uttering “Master,” Yu Ke knew she was of the same group as Sima Pan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sima Pan had just pulled Wu Tong’s hairpin from his sleeve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Tong must be in their hands—what of Sima Ting? Was he also in mortal peril?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who could have orchestrated the murder of a Military Governor at the Qunfang Banquet?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This person seemed to be targeting Yu Ke himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A bastard son of the Xie family—even if he had inherited the Sanzhen Yimen’s legacy—how could he draw such a storm?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Guan leaned over curiously, his eyes flickering with confusion at the sudden servant girl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why is she looking for Little Brother Guan?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Ke fell into quiet thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Facing this, what will you do?】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The great tripod in his mind rang out, spilling forth a thousand rays of radiant light, its inscriptions slowly coming to rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>1. Refuse this matter. (Hint: Wu Tong and Sima Ting may face danger; this could be unfavorable for the future.)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>2. Refuse this matter and report it to the academy and the officials of the Great Qi court. (Hint: Wu Tong and Sima Ting may encounter danger; this could be unfavorable for the future.)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>3. Agree to this matter. (Hint: This may be favorable for the future.)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>4. End direct involvement. (1\u002F3)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Ke looked at the four options above; from the hints, agreeing to this matter was clearly the best choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, he made his selection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>3. Agree to this matter. (Hint: This may be favorable for the future.)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Ke smiled faintly, his tone calm: “Then I am in your care, young lady.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The maid nodded expressionlessly and turned to walk away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Yuan, seeing this, hurriedly grabbed Yu Ke’s sleeve. “Brother Guan, what shall I do if you leave?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Ke patted his shoulder reassuringly. “I’ll be back soon. Don’t worry.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yunzhi, though puzzled, understood that Xie Guan’s reputation had soared, and many sought to befriend him—this situation was only natural.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Ke followed the maid down Yaoxian Tower; many eyes on the second floor fixed on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Renfeng, seeing this, sneered and whispered a few orders to his attendant, then stared at Xie Guan’s back, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Shuwan, meanwhile, fell into thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Ke followed the maid in silence, one ahead, one behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The maid walked with steady steps, never looking back, moving like a puppet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Passersby who saw Xie Guan all showed surprise, whispering among themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Guan was simply too famous today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even several women on the street called out to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unconsciously—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Ke followed the maid, gradually leaving behind the clamor of Yaoxian Tower; the surroundings grew increasingly unfamiliar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four-stage theater of Qunfang Banquet had vanished from sight; only the cold wind along Zhi Shui’s bank howled past his ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two walked slowly along the riverbank; Yu Ke asked no questions, merely following in silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lanterns on either side grew sparse; darkness enveloped all around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had long since left Qunfang Banquet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking back slowly, Yaoxian Tower was now only a distant glow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They must have reached the outer edges of Xixiang Tower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Ke felt the chill of the riverside; the flowing Zhi Shui shimmered faintly in the night, mist curling as if locking the entire river in its grasp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sensed something enormous in the water slowly lifting its head, its breath deep and icy, fixed directly upon him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A ripple surged through Zhi Shui, as if something had been trailing him all along.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A bone-chilling cold rose from his spine, like thorns pricking his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, the maid stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not far ahead, a carriage stood moored on the bank of Zhi Shui.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the dim lantern light, the carriage was unadorned; the steed pulling it was a chestnut-colored stallion, unnaturally still.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A man sat upon the carriage’s frame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was broad-shouldered, nearing thirty, dressed in plain black robes, a simple black belt cinched at his waist, no ornate adornments on his person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was none other than Military Governor Sima Pan!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet now, Sima Pan’s face was blank, his gaze hollow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Ke slowly sensed—there was still a faint pulsing in his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Good—he still lived!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Ke’s eyes narrowed; he scanned ahead of the carriage and saw another carriage parked there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Ke pondered silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He saw no trace of Wu Tong or the Fourth Miss of the Xie household.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The night was deep, mist thick, everything unnaturally still.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The maid slowly halted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Ke stood before the carriage, silently wondering: who was the mastermind behind this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint unease stirred in Yu Ke’s heart, yet his expression remained calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The great tripod in his mind rang slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The maid bowed respectfully. “Master, Xie Guan has been brought.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A voice from within the carriage softly acknowledged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The voice was pure and detached, age and gender indistinguishable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The maid stepped aside, head bowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Ke said nothing, only felt the carriage curtain being drawn back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A familiar face appeared!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Ke’s expression did not change, but his heart was shaken to its core.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then it is settled!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jiangxian and Lianchi exchanged glances, finally choosing to wager, deciding to follow the ancestral decree of Lu Chen, the Patriarch of the Three Truths and One Doctrine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet their true intent was this: whatever the Master wished to do, they would sabotage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whatever the Master sought to accomplish, they would ensure he failed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as they ruined the Master’s plans, that was their goal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, the chance for transcendence had arrived; the world’s winds and clouds shifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Master’s fortune was unmatched, but not because of luck—he was simply the strongest man in the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the Ascension Platform truly appeared, the Master alone could crush all beneath him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet precisely because he was so strong, it became his flaw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strong enough to inspire fear, strong enough to be unreachable, strong enough to make all others wary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jiangxian and Lianchi understood this well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as the Master did not die, the world would remain the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having made their decision,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jiangxian asked, “What shall we do next?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But I do not understand—how can the Master imprison an Immortal? And who is this Immortal?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at Senior Brother Xu Xian, his eyes heavy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a critical moment, the very time to uncover secrets concerning the mysteries of heaven and earth—knowledge they urgently needed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lianchi softly chanted a Buddhist mantra, his expression solemn, clearly awaiting Xu Xian’s reply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Xian’s gaze was deep as he spoke slowly: “If I told you heaven and earth are cages, and we are all caged birds, fish in a pond—would you believe me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lianchi clasped his hands together. “The Buddha sees a bowl of water and finds eighty-four thousand creatures; one flower holds a world, one leaf holds enlightenment.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These Buddhist maxims perfectly depicted the vastness and subtlety of heaven and earth—immense beyond measure, yet exquisitely minute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jiangxian would not relent. “Beyond heaven lies more heaven—is this the true meaning of transcendence?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Xian shook his head gently. “Unknown.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yet according to ancient texts of the Three Truths Sect, in this world there once lived an Immortal, towering above all things, gazing down upon the rise and fall of the world, witnessing the transformation of seas into mulberry fields.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Immortal watched over these ten thousand ages.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yet every few thousand years, he would descend in reincarnated form, walking among mortals in the mortal realm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Xu Jiangxian and Lianchi were deeply shaken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An Immortal descended!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Hua then uttered a shocking revelation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Patriarch Lu Chen once said: when the Immortal descends, he takes one lifetime. In that lifetime, all beings in this world may ascend.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“When a mortal meets the Immortal, it is called encountering the Supreme One.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Patriarch Lu Chen, three thousand years ago, was one who encountered the Supreme One.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",2485,"2026-06-21T01:33:03.787Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","449462457e7b75e81d678848ddc77f81487bbfae6c6d60c49228e5f330000cda","simulated-to-reality-i-once-looked-down-upon-ten-chapter-643","simulated-to-reality-i-once-looked-down-upon-ten-chapter-641",728,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsimulated-to-reality-i-once-looked-down-upon-ten-cover.jpg"]