allonlinenovel Chapter 781: Unprecedented Tianli Pavilion Score, Harmony with the Light
Chapter 781: Unprecedented Tianli Pavilion Score, Harmony with the Light
Next, the world in the mirror changed three times in succession.
to be frank.
This test is actually not too difficult every time.
Even if one is prepared, it would be easy to make the most correct choice. However, in this mirror of pure sincerity, memory, cultivation and even the power of the soul will be blocked, making people forget everything that happened before, even forgetting that they are being tested.
and so.
These tests, one after another, truly test the choices one makes at the first moment when one is completely clueless. This is a true examination of one's own true nature.
Every test and every decision is a questioning of one’s true heart.
They need to face the powerful, fear, greed, and all kinds of difficulties. They all seem ordinary, but the choices each family makes are somewhat different.
at last.
When the fifth mirror world ended, Yuchi Chunlei and Xiao Ping'an returned together.
When they just came out, they were both stunned.
After all, their souls had almost been separated from their bodies, and even their memories had been taken away. Now that their souls had just returned, they both felt a little uncomfortable for a moment.
Fortunately.
This Mirror of Sincerity was indeed mysterious. In just a few moments, the two people's souls had completely returned to stability. Everything they had experienced in the previous illusions that seemed like they were questioning their consciences was now transformed into their memories. Even within these memories, there were special powers that followed and entered their souls.
This is the gift from Chi Zi Cheng Xin Jing, or rather the gift from the saint back then.
As long as they enter it, no matter what choice they make, no matter what they encounter in the mirror, they will receive some gifts, more or less.
but.
Before the two of them could review their gains, the scholar over there spoke coldly:
"Next, I will announce the results of the two of you in my Tianli Pavilion test."
As soon as these words came out.
Both of their hearts were instantly lifted.
Yuchi Chunlei knew that she would definitely not perform well, so her requirement was simple. As long as she could get the points, she would be considered to have passed the Tianli Pavilion assessment. After all, there were five illusions, and earning one point in each illusion was enough to pass. Moreover, she had seen it when she was queuing just now. Although most people could not get very high scores in Tianli Pavilion, it was not a difficult problem to meet the minimum standards and pass the review.
If others can do it, I should be able to do it too, right?
As for Xiao Ping'an, she was also a little unsure. She thought her performance in the illusion was pretty good, but...
Many of her choices are actually different from some of the Confucian and Taoist principles.
For example, in the first illusion, she didn't confront the strong man head-on, but instead used the power of the servants to bully him. For example, in the second illusion, she didn't reject the man with righteous words, nor did she report him afterwards. Instead, she protected him and tried to embezzle the treasure. She made similar choices in the following illusions. Although she seemed to solve them beautifully, she still had no idea how much points she would get in the end.
Especially seeing the cold look on the face of this Confucian scholar, Xiao Ping'an felt even more uneasy.
While the two were feeling uneasy, the scholar glanced at them and then spoke:
"In order to expand the number of disciples in our Tianli Pavilion, we have completely lowered the difficulty of the assessment. According to our previous estimates, although passing the assessment in our Tianli Pavilion is almost effortless, getting high scores in our Tianli Pavilion's assessment is extremely difficult."
"In fact, since the beginning of this assessment, the results have never exceeded our expectations."
"But until I met you two."
"Both of them are exceptionally talented and unique, and they have broken the record for the highest scores ever achieved in Tianli Pavilion's assessments."
These words made Yuchi Chunlei's eyes light up.
Is it...
My true nature got full marks?
Xiao Ping'an couldn't help but swallow his saliva: "It's over, is it possible that I can only rely on Xiao Yunzheng from now on?"
Fortunately, the scholar did not let the two of them overthink things and gave the answer directly. He first looked at Yuchi Chunlei and said:
"You, zero points."
As soon as these words were spoken, the expectation and smile on Yuchi Chunlei's face froze instantly.
zero……
Zero points???
Is there any mistake?
But the scholar's face turned pale:
"My Taihang Academy is based on Confucianism and the Five Constant Virtues of a Gentleman. While we don't require our disciples to be proficient in everything, or even to be the best in everything, or even to be consistent in what they say and do, we do at least require our disciples to have basic moral principles. At the very least, you must possess two or three of the following: benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom, trustworthiness, and courage."
"But your Excellency's performance was breathtaking and unbelievable."
"Since the founding of Taihang Academy, among those who have entered our academy, there have been those who are unkind, unrighteous, impolite, unwise, untrustworthy, and cowardly. But those who possess none of these qualities are absolutely unique."
"Those who can get zero points are also unique!"
The cultivation level of this Confucian scholar was not very high, he was just at the Nascent Soul stage. However, when facing Yuchi Chunlei who was at the Refining Void stage, he was able to remain neither humble nor arrogant, and his words were extremely sharp, as if he had seen a rat dropping mixed in a pot of delicious food, which made him feel very uncomfortable.
If a powerful Void Refinement expert had been accused in such harsh words, he would have turned hostile long ago.
But rather...
"unique?"
"Then I'm pretty awesome, right?"
Yuchi Chunlei asked curiously, "Why did you give me zero points?"
"You...I..." The scholar lost his temper. He stared at the other man in amazement and finally said angrily, "My Taihang Academy is a place for scholars. Since you don't like reading, you'd better leave Taihang Academy as soon as possible."
Say it.
The other party ignored Yuchi Chunlei and just turned to look at Xiao Ping'an.
His eyes were full of scrutiny.
It's true that this man's cultivation level isn't high, but his aura is quite impressive. At least, under his gaze, Xiao Ping'an, who dared to act like a spoiled brat even when facing someone like Sang Shoudao during his tribulation, couldn't be more honest at this moment. He forced out a smile: "Ha...hahahaha..."
"Don't be so frivolous!" the other party snorted.
Xiao Ping'an immediately put away her smile and stood there seriously. However, the little girl was wild and couldn't help but blink at the other person pitifully: "Did I...do badly on the test?"
"I don't know if it's similar or not, but I have a question I want to ask you."
"You say!" Xiao Ping'an straightened his back quickly.
The other party asked seriously: "Why didn't you report your companions when you found the treasure?"
"My teacher taught me."
"teacher?"
"Yes, he is my master, but he doesn't allow me to call him master to others. He is so powerful!" Xiao Ping'an said, "Although I don't know why, I forgot who I was in that mirror, but I remember my teacher clearly."
These words made the scholar's eyelids twitch slightly.
However, he didn't say much on this topic, but just asked: "What did your teacher teach you that prevented you from reporting your companions?"
Xiao Ping'an was a little unsure about this question and muttered, "And... and be one with the world..."
"What?" The scholar's eyes suddenly widened. "You...you said...what?"
"Harmony with the world." Xiao Ping'an repeated it again, and then thought that since it was taught by his teacher, it must be correct. It was just that Confucianism and Taoism did not agree with it, but he agreed with it. He immediately straightened his back and said:
"My teacher said that there is no such thing as pure good or pure evil in this world."
"If you seek good, there is always evil. If you seek evil, there is also good."
“Without dust, light cannot shine; without light, dust cannot cast a shadow.”
“The most important thing for people living in this world is to understand the principle of being one with the world. This way, they can be free and unrestrained.”
As he said this, a ray of sunlight happened to shine in from the window, illuminating Xiao Ping'an's face, which was like a porcelain doll. People could clearly see that there were still tiny hairs on her face, and they could also see specks of dust dancing in the beam of light.
The Confucian scholar who received this answer fell into silence, as if he was thinking about some difficult problem.
Seeing the constantly changing expressions on his face, Xiao Ping'an's momentum weakened a little.
Still.
Before she could worry for too long, the scholar looked up at Xiao Ping'an:
"Gu Ping'an, your score in this Tianli Pavilion assessment..."
"ten!"
When these words were spoken, Xiao Ping'an, who was originally a little panicked, was stunned at this moment, and the next moment he couldn't help but jump up.
Surprises one after another!
If you can get five points in the six-chamber assessment, you can be considered to have passed the assessment of one chamber.
And ten.
It’s a perfect score!
The scholar smiled slightly and asked:
"According to the rules, if you can pass any of the six pavilions, you can enter the Canglong Secret Realm. This means that you and your companion Yun Zheng can enter the Canglong Secret Realm together when you set off. However, if you want to obtain the Canglong Key, you need to obtain the highest total score from all six pavilions."
"Do you still want to continue to participate in the subsequent assessments?"
"Since we're here, let's give it a try. Besides, Xiao Yunzheng is too idle, so I have to find something for him to do." Xiao Ping'an replied.
The scholar nodded. Although it felt a bit strange for such a little guy to call others Xiao Yunzheng, he still smiled slightly and pointed casually at the form. The score was immediately imprinted with the logo of Tianli Pavilion.
"Thank you, sir!" Xiao Ping'an was well-behaved. After thanking her sincerely, she turned around and left happily. Looking at her leaving back, the scholar murmured in a low voice:
"It should be me, thank you..."
"Gu Ping'an."
"Is your surname Gu now?"
"That's a good thing..."
But at this moment, the scholar suddenly narrowed his eyes, glanced outside the door, and frowned slightly.
He saw.
When Xiao Ping'an just walked out of the room, Yuchi Chunlei, who had just received zero points, was following Xiao Ping'an secretly.
but……
When he saw the red-haired young man waiting for Xiao Ping'an outside, the scholar's frown instantly relaxed. He looked past Xiao Ping'an and gazed at the seemingly peaceful Zuiwen Building over there, then murmured softly:
"What Mi Xinghe said is right."
"This round."
"Maybe I can actually win the bet..."