Chapter Eighty: Viewing the Sky From a Well
ssant bells.Jiang Wang was like someone who hadn't prepared an umbrella, suddenly encountering a downpour in an open field without any cover.Besides getting soaked to the bone and falling seriously il...The whole building, at first glance, looks like a well.
But this "well" doesn't go down, it extends upwards.
The building was only two stories high, but it wasn't short. The two floors were evenly divided and seemed surprisingly slender.
The ceiling and floor are generally of average size.
The little building was made of some kind of wood whose name was unknown. It didn't seem very suitable for construction at all. The wood itself was not smooth, but rather had many bumps and knots, like tumors. Every few steps, there would be one hanging on the wall, incredibly ugly.
To build this little house with such wood, they must have put a lot of thought into it.
This small building has no windows on all sides, or perhaps the only window is at the top, because it also lacks a roof.
A person sitting in the center of the floor can look up and see the sky at a glance.
The concept of "two layers" doesn't simply come from the outer wooden eaves lining up at specific positions. The building itself is physically divided into two distinct levels.
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However, right in the middle of the second floor's floor, there was a round hole big enough for two people to hug. The second floor had no stairs; this was the way up.
Overall, the roof of this building, the middle passage on the second floor, and the basement are three perfectly parallel circles.
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> However, the top and bottom of the building are completely equal. The circular middle of the second floor is much smaller. It looks like an hourglass.
This little building has four doors, facing in all directions. The doors are all rounded arches that curve inward, perfectly fitting the "well walls."
Only the northern door remained unlocked, while the other three were chained shut with black iron, as if imprisoning something within.
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Only the gate facing north had a plaque hanging above it, bearing the name of this small building and indicating that the northern gate was the main entrance.
Above the tablet, it reads: "Assist and Counsel."
All members of the Tian clan knew that Fu Bi Lou was an absolute vital point, and only clan members of a certain status were allowed to approach it.
This Fu Bi Lou is the residence of Tian An Ping.
Tian Anping was born later in life.
He was seventeen years younger than his elder brother, the current magistrate of Rizhao County, Tian An'tai.
And Tian An-tai, who was known for his imposing presence in the army for many years, bowed his head respectfully before Tian An-ping.
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Even if Tian An'tai was still just a soldier in the Qiu Sha army, even though he had now reached the respectable position of county pacification envoy, waiting only for Yang Di to be fully annexed before becoming the county magistrate, truly becoming a high-ranking official in charge of a region.
At this time, Tian Anping was alone in the Fu Bi Lou.
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He was shirtless, barefoot, wearing only a pair of trousers, sitting cross-legged on the ground, looking up at the sky.
He always looks up at the sky.
The sky holds all the complexities of the world. White clouds chase after each other, the sun and moon shine brightly, and the stars and rivers flow across it. He only looks at this one patch of skylight.
He called this "being short-sighted".
His upper body was quite strong, with muscles that were not overly developed but clearly defined. Most striking of all was the welts and bloodstains covering his body, as if he had just been subjected to some form of punishment.
But his face showed no pain.
"Interesting."
He repeated himself.
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He stood still, looking up at the sky.
He seemed to have countless questions, while the sky held all the answers.
Another intense battle ended, Jiang Wang exited the Taixu Illusory Realm.
He discovered that challenging the reputation of the Tai Xu Li He cultivators again was not as difficult as before.
Although he is indeed still practicing and making progress every day, it's not to the point where he could be this strong in just a few days.
But it's because the opponent is indeed not as good as before.
He had challenged all the way to the fourth place of the Tenglong Realm, and the opponents he faced were still inferior to the one who had defeated Liu He Six-Harmony cultivators with his victory, that young man in Huapao.
Now, starting over again, he didn't have the confidence to defeat them once more. Of course, he wouldn't lose his faith either. After all, he had won before, there was no reason he couldn't win again.
Objectively speaking, in terms of combat prowess, he was thoroughly defeated in the Dao arts. Both in terms of the strength of the Dao arts he wielded and his mastery over them, he was far inferior.
He guessed that the young man in the flowered robe was probably already ranked higher, so they hadn't been able to fight again.
And the opponents we face now, of course, are all very formidable. But on paper, none of them surpass that young man in the fine robes who excels in water magic.
The benefits enjoyed by the 4th and 6th place finishers in the Taixu Illusionary Realm Tenglong Realm remain unchanged. New surprises may only appear if they reach the top three or even first place.
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Jiang Wang stayed at the inn for three days. Strong people from all over Qi came to Jicheng.
Li Fengyao was also almost never out of the house. It was Xiaotong who often came to visit, bringing gossip from time to time so that Jiang Wang could be prepared for the upcoming Qixinglou gathering.
This year's Qixinglou gathering was not as grand as the peak seasons of previous years.
Although the talk of a "golden age" has been widespread, the fact that Qixinglou's harvest is gradually declining is undeniable.
Of course, this is not grand either, and that's only relative.
At least from Jiang Wang's point of view, it was already very terrifying.
You should know that the Qixing Lou opens once a year, with a total of 108 positions. Aside from the twenty spots reserved for the Tian family, there are eighty-eight spots that all the martial artists from across the land compete for.
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All those who came were cultivators at the Tenglong Realm and above, totaling nearly three hundred people.
Only eighty-eight people were eligible to enter the Qixinglou.
The probability is roughly 3 to 1.
Three hundred cultivators above the Tenglong realm gathered in one place. What concept is this
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In a vassal state like Yang Guo, a peak Transcending Dragon Realm expert could easily hold the position of city lord.
Among those who ultimately secured a spot in the Qixing Building's secret realm, there were also quite a few powerful inner court cultivators like Li Fenghyao.
The master of the Inner Palace is already a powerful figure, capable of ruling over an area. Even if he only opens one palace, it would be enough for him to hold the position of city lord in a small independent country like Zhuang Guo.
Unless it were a top-tier family like the Oazawas, or held on their own territory with enough powerful figures to keep things in check, such a grand gathering simply couldn't be organized.
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Ordinary factions are even unable to maintain basic order.
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On the contrary, undertaking such a grand event also reflects Mr. Dazetada's capabilities.
Of course, for a secret realm of the caliber of Qixing Lou, if the Tian family can't afford it, there are plenty of powerful forces willing to take on the responsibility.
Xiaotong chattered incessantly, which also allowed Jiang Wang to build up enough psychological preparation.
This time's Qixinglou gathering, the most noteworthy and watched by all parties, are the strong individuals.
The first is Lei Fuqian, the proud son of the Lei family, the maternal clan of the eleventh prince Jiang Wuqi. It is said that in the black market gambling arena, he leads with the highest win rate by a wide margin.
Most people agree that he deserved to leave Qixinglou as the number one celestial master.
Next is Fang Chong, a first-rank executive of the Four Seas Merchant Alliance. He is a powerful inner mansion expert who has cultivated for many years, with formidable strength and extraordinary combat power. He has made a great reputation for the Four Seas Merchant Alliance by fighting south and north.
Then there's Li Fengyao.
Although she rarely made appearances and had no conspicuous battle records, the mere title "Shimen Li," coupled with her Inner Palace realm cultivation, was enough to make all parties raise their eyebrows and treat her with utmost respect.
These three people are the biggest hits among the top celestial generals.
As for Jiang Wang, who secured a spot through connections, ...he wasn't on the list of oddsmakers at the underground casino.
When setting odds, casinos mostly rely on the performance of participants in the Seven Stars Building Secret Realm competition during that period. They also pay attention to various disputes and conflicts occurring within the city during that time.
Jiang Wang blended into the Tian family's roster, not needing to compete at all. These days, he remained secluded, completely silent and inconspicuous.
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His several battles in Linzi were all on a small scale and did not spread.
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This feeling of being ignored...
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That made Jiang Wang very satisfied.ery sophisticated, making him eager to try it.When the little eunuch knelt down, he placed the food tray on the food table.He stared intently and suddenly felt cheated.Isn't this just preserved egg an...