Chapter 521
“However, just now, I found that what the old lady said was not wrong; you two are indeed a good match!”
“If the Tianren City could be unlocked simply by having a high realm, it wouldn’t have lingered so long in the Jiangshan Sheji Map.”
The difficulties and trials of Tianren City have nothing to do with one’s realm?
Li Mo considered this possibility.
“Go wait at the Shanhe Hall; do not let me down.”
“I will not fail my mission.”
Li Mo straightened up, his demeanor turning serious.
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**Chapter 589: Entering the City!**
In the Imperial Garden, at the pavilion in the middle of the lake.
Li Mo and Ying Bing had not been gone long when Jiang Yu, dressed in a white robe adorned with silver-threaded qilin patterns and a long sword at his waist, entered the pavilion after being announced by the palace attendants.
However, he only saw the back of Emperor Jingtai, unable to discern the emperor’s expression, yet he could feel the weight of authority.
Jiang Yu’s heavy eyes fell upon the two cups of tea on the table, and his fists clenched involuntarily.
“Father, I have arrived late.”
“What do you want?”
Emperor Jingtai did not turn around but responded with a question.
Jiang Yu stared at his father’s back: “The Jiangshan Sheji Map is the foundation of the nation. As your son and your subject, I should share your burdens. Please allow me to enter the city with you.”
Emperor Jingtai gazed out at the lake:
“I do not feel at ease.”
“I can take care of myself…”
“The Jiangshan Sheji Map is still the territory of the Jiang family; your safety is not a concern.”
Emperor Jingtai shook his head, speaking casually: “What I do not feel at ease about is that your presence may have the opposite effect.”
“I… I have at least listened to the teachings of my masters and followed you in handling state affairs.”
Jiang Yu’s knuckles turned white as his voice rose: “Governing a great nation in Tianren City is like cooking a small fish; it is precisely where I can showcase my abilities.”
“I have also read some books recently. Since you say so, I will test you. I have been reading about water management; do you have any insights on this?”
“Replying to Father, I have recently read ‘Hequ Zhujie’ and ‘Tianhua Baochuan Lu’.”
Emperor Jingtai’s expression relaxed, resembling a casual conversation between father and son.
His questions were casual, and Jiang Yu answered fluently, citing references with ease.
After a while, Emperor Jingtai turned around, walked to Jiang Yu, and poured him a cup of tea:
“If you do not study history, you will not know the rise and fall. Have you delved into the history of previous dynasties?”
“Replying to Father, I have only read ‘Shanglu’…”
“How coincidental.”
Emperor Jingtai’s voice suddenly lost its warmth:
“I am testing you on such obscure topics, and you just happen to know them all. Whatever I read, you read as well; you just read ‘Shanglu’ the day before yesterday, and last night you had it in hand.”
“Could it be that your study is larger than the Imperial Study?”
Splash—
Tea spilled from the cup, soaking the floor.
Jiang Yu’s breath caught in his throat, and he looked up to see the sigh in Emperor Jingtai’s eyes:
“You are clever, but your cleverness lacks depth. You cannot learn the ‘Chu Ge’ nor can you become like me.”
“You are not ruthless enough to do bad things, unable to be thorough or decisive. As for doing good, your kindness is inconsistent, easily influenced by external factors. When I say you are clever, you only use that cleverness in my Imperial Study.”
“The fourth realm is called ‘Neijing,’ reflecting the scenery of the heart. I have been waiting for you to clean it up.”
Jiang Yu’s heavy eyes lost focus, and he was drenched in sweat.
He pressed his fingertips into his palm, struggling to bow respectfully, not daring to mention Tianren City again.
“I… I take my leave…”
But just as he was about to leave, he heard a voice behind him:
“Go ahead, if you still wish to go.”
“...As you command.”
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On the other side, in the Shanhe Hall.
“Jiang Yu arrived later than us?”
Li Mo watched him walk in, feeling a bit curious.
But he wasn’t interested in talking to Jiang Yu.
Instead of wasting time, he’d rather discuss strategies with Bing Tuozi.
After a moment, two elderly men entered the Shanhe Hall.
One was somewhat familiar, Qian Gong, while the other was older, his presence subtle.
Qian Gong spoke: “Today we are to enter Tianren City. I trust you have made sufficient preparations, so I won’t say much. Please rise.”
Once the three stood, he exchanged glances with the other elder.
They both stomped their feet simultaneously.
Suddenly, the empty Shanhe Hall lit up with intricate patterns on the floor.
It turned out this hall was not meant for habitation, nor for storing items.
The floor of the hall was engraved with a simplified version of the Jiangshan Sheji Map, capable of connecting with the original.
Qian Gong and the other elder each held a key to infuse it with divine energy.
The universe shifted, and everything around them began to expand and contract.
Li Mo suddenly lost his sense of direction, and a kaleidoscope of colors danced before his eyes, as if he were experiencing a cycle of awakening.
His memories began to fade into vast blanks, as if an eraser were rubbing them away.
“Entering Tianren City, only the true self remains.”
Qian Gong’s voice echoed from the void.
This was not something they had deliberately set up; it was a characteristic retained since Tianren City was still part of the Tianhuang Domain.
Reflecting the true heart.
It was precisely because of this that the inner scenery could be pure and flawless, perfectly aligning with oneself.
“Forget the past, only the true heart remains. But what will be in my true heart?”
Li Mo’s thoughts were muddled, yet he dared not ponder too deeply.
He was a traveler, with a system.
What if that thing was revealed? That would be the end.
Unless those weren’t his true roots…
But what else could there be besides those?
Suddenly.
A clear and familiar voice rang in his ears:
“Li Mo, I will come to find you.”
The echo of those words lingered in his ears, and Li Mo completely lost consciousness.
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At this moment, above the imperial capital.
The Jiangshan Sheji Map unfolded completely, rippling like surging waves.
Other divine phenomena began to fade, leaving only the scene of Tianren City clear, revealing the grand inner and outer three cities, with vague shadows of a world lurking, watching.
“They have entered Tianren City!”
Xie Xuan, who had been there once, reminded in a low voice.
“I heard that once you enter, you will experience a rebirth?”
Huang Dong asked.
“Exactly. The better the talent, the higher the starting point upon rebirth. Generally, it is within the Tian City,” Xie Xuan explained to everyone.
Murong Xiao pondered: “This is somewhat similar to the ‘Reincarnation’ in the scripture that Brother Li gave me.”
“Being born in the Tian City from the start means carrying divine traits, giving a higher starting point, making it easier to accomplish things later.”
Xiao Qin had just listened to Qian Xing Wuzun’s explanation.
In Qian Xing Wuzun’s era, Tianren City was still in its infancy, and those who entered were not limited to the top three of the potential rankings.
Thus, all three cities—Heaven, Earth, and Man—would have entrants, and he had experienced it once, landing in the Earth City.
However, with Brother Li and Sister Bing’s talents, they would surely be in the Tian City.
As for Jiang Yu? The others present were not concerned about him.
In the scene.
“A new clan member has been born.”
A group of celestial beings in white robes, each possessing divine traits, stood on the welcoming platform. Some were surrounded by raging winds, some spoke with thunderous voices, and others breathed in a storm.
They all looked up at the first streak of light in the sky.
That streak of light, trailing a long tail flame, drew a magnificent purple arc across the heavens.
“Purple! The clan member descending this time may be extraordinary!”
“Once they grow up, they might have the chance to gain the recognition of the divine sword!”
“Wait, look! The starlight has turned golden!”
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**Chapter 590: The Disappearance of Li Mo**
The power of the Celestial Clan is bestowed by the heavens; when descending from above, this power manifests as radiant light.
Suddenly.
Before the purple light could land, another strange rumble echoed.
The purple light seemed to have undergone a chaotic cleansing, and a golden glow suddenly burst forth from its center, quickly dyeing it a brilliant golden hue.
“Where am I?”
Jiang Yu, surrounded by golden radiance, stood only half a person’s height. He looked at his hands, which did not resemble those of an adult.
“The Celestial Clan shall rise!”
Around him, admiration was directed his way.
Suddenly, a delightful laughter rang out; Bai Jie and the others had returned. However, Li Yanyang recognized that Yang Mu’s voice was among them, and Long Tianze and Jia Tiancai had also come.
The message that jumped out from the long-distance communication talisman made Ye Feng’s heart leap, almost prompting him to turn and rush out.
Heixuan covered her mouth and rushed into the kitchen, rinsing her mouth for a long time before finally emerging with an embarrassed expression.
...I can’t play, please call me back at five-thirty. I want to ask for a week off, but my wallet won’t allow it. It’s really frustrating.
Li Yanyang was just thinking about discussing things with the boss after finishing the song when the manager happened to come over.
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