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The Master’s words fell like a powerful spell upon the plaza, leaving everyone in stunned silence. The discussion that had been lively moments before was now overshadowed by the revelation of the Heavenly Spirit Root, a talent deemed most suitable for cultivators in this world. To misjudge someone’s cultivation potential was to miss an opportunity that might never come again.
Looking at the Master’s expression, it seemed he was not particularly pleased, which left some people doubting their own perceptions.
I’m such a fool; how could I forget about the Light Spirit Power?
Before I could finish my thought, I noticed the Master’s expression softened as he addressed the crowd: “Let’s see how he fares on his Heart's Path.”
Upon hearing this, the stewards and elders of the academy were all abuzz with excitement. If he succeeded on his Heart's Path, this young man who had caught the Master’s attention would undoubtedly receive the best treatment from the academy. The Heavenly Spirit Root was a rarity; sometimes hundreds of years would pass without a single appearance. Each year, they might enroll one or two disciples with Earth Spirit Roots, and now they had stumbled upon a Heavenly Spirit Root candidate.
The stewards were practically burning incense in gratitude; it felt as if the ancestors of that Wang family were smiling down upon them. How could someone casually stroll into an Outer Court Final Exam and emerge with a Heavenly Spirit Root?
But timing was everything. The Light Path Classic had only recently produced its first graduates in two years; there hadn’t even been three full years yet. If word got out that there was a Heavenly Spirit Root disciple at the academy, they would surely try every means to snatch him away, using threats and inducements to bring him under their control. Those individuals were experts at stirring emotions.
Whether he passed his Heart's Path or not, the Master would certainly not let Liu Dong’s life be at risk. No one would leave behind a calamity for themselves or their descendants. This young man before them could very well be such a calamity.
If Mok Ming Academy didn’t have Liu Dong, but instead sent him to the Light Path Classic, it was likely that centuries later they would see another Refining Spirit and Returning to Void practitioner—or even a great Transcendence Period cultivator. The Light Path Classic might use this individual to regain its former glory. What if there were no Daoist Sect willing to make such a significant contribution to leave behind a seed of Heavenly Spirit Root for the Light Path Classic?
The stewards and elders debated among themselves while Gu Ping remained blissfully unaware of their discussions. He leisurely admired the scenery of the academy as he made his way up the mountain, pondering where Wang Steward had gone regarding the Heart's Path; it had been quite some time without any sign.
Yet despite his leisurely pace, he realized that if he continued like this without employing any martial skills or spells, he might not reach the summit before sunset.
The Buluo Cultivator did not notice how time slipped away as the Master sat cross-legged in the center of the plaza. With a wave of his leg, Gu Ping found himself surrounded by a vision of blue skies—a mesmerizing display that anyone could conjure if they possessed such skill. Gu Ping could see every pore on his face clearly; it was indeed a celestial display.
Hmm...
Gu Ping looked up toward the mountaintop, feeling as though someone was watching him from there. However, with two or three thousand meters separating him from the peak, how could he possibly discern what was happening up there? Shaking his head, he thought perhaps it was Wang Steward using some technique to observe him from above; he needed to hurry along.
Thinking about it, Gu Ping quickened his pace towards the mountain peak. The Stewards at the top observed Gu Ping's rapid strides without much surprise, all silently wondering why he hadn’t used such methods to speed up earlier. What a young man he was.
After a while, Gu Ping finally spotted a cave at the end of the mountain path. There were no other routes; entering it should lead to what Wang Steward had mentioned—the Heart's Path. Should he go in or not?
That question seemed somewhat redundant. There was a path ahead, and since he had already come this far, there was absolutely no reason to turn back. With that thought, Gu Ping stepped into the cave.
The moment he set foot on the Heart's Path, Gu Ping felt an unexpected brightness instead of the darkness one would expect in a cave. It was nothing like the pitch-black exterior he had seen before. Was this truly inside a cave?
If he was indeed inside a cave, then what was the blue sky above him and what was this mansion before him? Gu Ping felt somewhat confused. Was this an illusion? A powerful illusionary formation etched within the cave? Had he triggered it somehow?
Which direction should Jie Donglai go?
As Gu Ping pondered, he noticed a group of guards approaching from the side—Ye Yi and twelve guards, among them was someone bound tightly. Upon seeing the restrained individual, Gu Ping squinted; wasn’t that Ergou? How could that be? Was this illusion meant to force him to confront what he least wanted to see?
The guards led the tightly bound Ergou into a nearby mansion, disappearing from Gu Ping’s sight. He approached and saw that the plaque on the mansion read "Pingdu Wangfu," four large characters.
Was this Old Prince Liu Jia's residence? Gu Ping recalled two years ago when he heard from Liu Donghui that after he had exchanged clothes with Ergou, Ergou was captured by Liu Jia. Was this scene unfolding before him just like that?
How could he Yong Tuo two years ago? That scene was something he had never witnessed before. Was the Heart's Path truly just such a simple illusion? According to his memories of the Primordial Celestial Demon, illusions typically involved things one had seen before; they wouldn’t simply fabricate something out of thin air. What should Jie Donglai do now?
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