[{"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-82":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},2347097,4587,"Chapter 82: Phoenix Roams the Courtyard, Simulation Begins [Request Follows]","simulated-to-reality-i-once-looked-down-upon-ten-chapter-82",82,"\u003Cp>The banquet had entered its final stretch, yet the revelry showed no sign of abating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Songs and dances filled the air; goblets clinked in constant exchange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Servant girls moved silently through the crowd, adding wine and drink with featherlight steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the lively, noisy corners, beautiful female cultivators drew repeated advances from outer-disciple students.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for those disciples from prominent families, they were always surrounded by friends, laughter and flattery never ceasing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Liang, however, was unlike his usual self—he made no effort to flirt with pretty female cultivators, instead appearing unusually serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He rose and waved his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yu Ke, Zhang Ziling, let’s go, let’s go.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I need to return and prepare. This journey to the Hidden Immortal Land is perilous—I don’t intend to lose my life there.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Ziling promptly stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Goodbye, Senior Brother Zhou.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Zhou Liang was about to leave, he suddenly remembered something and turned back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He spoke earnestly to Yu Ke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yu Ke, you’ve taken possession of Qing Shui’s token—if you join the trial, you must proceed with caution.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I know your heart is set on cultivation—I couldn’t persuade you last time when you reached Foundation Establishment. You’ve always been single-minded. But this time is different—you must be careful.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Liang’s words were filled with genuine concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Enough, let’s go!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Ke nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He watched Zhou Liang’s retreating figure grow distant under the glow of the formation’s lanterns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Ke’s eyes held worry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wondered whether Zhou Liang’s choice this time would bring fortune or misfortune.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hoped he would be safe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Ke had no interest in the banquet tonight—he still had the Heavenly Reincarnation Simulation to complete.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He carefully selected several spirit fruits from the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Breakfast for tomorrow is secured!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Ke’s gaze caught an inner-disciple senior already on stage delivering a speech, drawing cheers and praise from the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he no longer cared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Goodbye, Zhang Ziling.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Ziling twisted her sleeve, as if wanting to call out to Yu Ke, yet lacked the courage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Ke’s figure had already vanished into the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Ziling’s face flushed with anxiety and inner turmoil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Ke stepped out of the tavern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The night street felt slightly chilly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the full moon hung high, white clouds drifted transparently across the sky, and stars sparkled everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Ke rubbed his stomach—the drowsiness from overeating had largely dissipated under the night breeze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was almost midnight—the daily refresh of the Kunxu Cauldron.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Ke was about to stroll home leisurely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Senior Brother Yu, wait.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Ke turned around to see a woman in green robes rushing up, stopping abruptly before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Ziling looked nervous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Senior Brother Yu, please wait.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Ke regarded her with confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Ziling quickly adjusted the hair beside her cheeks, tightly covering the dark spots on both sides.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She seemed uneasy—perhaps because she had come too close.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Senior Brother Yu, thank you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Ziling’s voice trembled slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No need for formalities, Junior Sister Zhang.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s fine, it’s fine.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Ke smiled, as if recalling his own past.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some are born radiant, destined as protagonists; others endure twisted lives; still others never even begin before ending.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some live their entire lives in stifled bitterness, never achieving a single worthy thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too concerned with others’ gazes!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Life—live it for yourself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Ke turned and walked away, waving his hand in farewell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, the full moon reached its zenith.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moonlight spilled like water—it had passed midnight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Ke tucked his hands into his sleeves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A gentle breeze stirred, making both sleeves flutter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In this life, Yu Ke will live for himself.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside Yu Ke’s mind, the Kunxu Cauldron trembled faintly, emitting a low, mysterious hum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Midnight had arrived!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, a faint glow appeared on the cauldron’s surface, revealing clear text:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Cooldown complete. Begin Heavenly Simulation?】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Save point: forty years.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Ziling seemed to have heard Yu Ke’s words—her gaze grew distant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked up at the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tonight, the stars blazed brilliantly; voices rose in clamor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mount Zhongnan, moonlight like a silken ribbon, spilled across the tranquil forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the cliff behind the mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A middle-aged Daoist in a robe stood motionless, as if having just finished his daily cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gazed upward at the bright, full moon on the horizon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the forest, mosquitoes and flies fluttered, emitting faint buzzing sounds and tiny glimmers of light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A gentle mountain breeze blew in, cool and refreshing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother, why are you here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, a figure suddenly leapt from the cliff, moving with the agility of a monkey, climbing upward in a posture incomprehensible to ordinary men, finally landing steadily beside the middle-aged Daoist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yu landed with ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He asked curiously, “Brother, why are you here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Strange—tonight, you didn’t cultivate at all.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yu’s gaze was suspicious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For over thirty years, your brother never once neglected cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not a single day of slackness!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even in the military camp, you insisted on practicing stances every night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today is unusual!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You didn’t cultivate—you came to admire the moon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The middle-aged Daoist seemed lost in thought and did not answer immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yu followed his gaze and saw only the full moon, high and serene in the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nothing extraordinary about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t understand why his brother was so entranced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a while,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the middle-aged Daoist withdrew his gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the moonlight, he slowly turned to face Lu Yu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gently brushed off the fallen twigs and leaves clinging to Lu Yu’s shoulders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yu asked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother, what are you thinking about?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Daoist finally spoke slowly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was thinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether there’s another person out there, looking at the moon just like me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yu didn’t quite understand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The middle-aged Daoist merely smiled; the mountain breeze brought coolness, rustling through the woods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mount Zhongnan was peaceful indeed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The middle-aged Daoist spoke softly again:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The world is about to fall into chaos!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Ke did not immediately begin the simulation; he did not [Agree].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He walked back to his small courtyard, planning to start only after returning to his room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Ke pushed open the courtyard gate, and unexpectedly—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was stunned by what he saw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perched atop the pear tree was a divine bird over one zhang tall, adorned with brilliantly patterned plumage, majestic and noble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its form was slender, trailing long tail feathers and ornamental plumes, its entire body wreathed in shimmering crimson.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon closer inspection, golden patterns intertwined within the crimson.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The divine bird elegantly preened its feathers, the crimson flame atop its head swaying gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It let out a soft cry, clear and resonant like jade striking jade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A line suddenly surfaced in Yu Ke’s mind:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In this world exists a divine bird, named Fenghuang. Its plumage glows in five hues, its steps radiate light.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if sensing Yu Ke, the divine bird turned its phoenix eyes toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They blazed with fierce menace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Ke immediately felt a wave of dizziness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside his mind, the great cauldron rang out, emitting a gentle radiance—the discomfort vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing beneath the pear tree was a white-robed boy, whose gaze shifted abruptly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He whistled softly, and the divine bird flapped its wings lightly, shrinking into a colorful little sparrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It landed on the boy’s shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Ke looked again—the white-robed boy had already returned to the western chamber with the bird.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He closed the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>PS: I’m late! It seems I’m always rushing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The simulation plot is about to begin—gentlemen, get some rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1260,"2026-06-21T01:32:57.622Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","fdb1908eaad0636635d325d7f66c20c98cf78dfb8274017e526885923472a0e3","simulated-to-reality-i-once-looked-down-upon-ten-chapter-83","simulated-to-reality-i-once-looked-down-upon-ten-chapter-81",728,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsimulated-to-reality-i-once-looked-down-upon-ten-cover.jpg"]