bayedsolid Chapter 196 The Power Vortex Adventure of Song Jing, the Young Man with Divine Eyes
Chapter 196 The Power Vortex Adventure of Song Jing, the Young Man with Divine Eyes
This is a mysterious parallel universe. In the beginning of chaos, the boundless continent was wantonly divided by the immense power of the ancient dragon, transforming into a strange and bizarre kingdom called "Chong".
Every inch of land hides untold secrets, and every mountain and river conceals a crisis capable of overturning time and space.
What world doesn't present both danger and opportunity?
It was another magnificent yet fragile adventure, and Zhen Xiaosi would never forget the moment she first met Song Jing.
At that time, Song Jing was only seventeen years old, but he exuded a unique aura, as if he came from the depths of distant stars, with an elusive mystery and familiarity, just like when Xiao Si first met Brother Pork Tenderloin, who was exactly sixteen years old.
In an instant, the threads of fate silently intertwined.
Do you know Song Jing?
A deep and mysterious voice traversed the endless tunnel of time, slowly emerging from the deep shadows, faintly mixed with the chilling low groans of ancient shamanic beasts, as a secret sealed by the dust of time was chanted.
"of course I know!"
The response was filled with youthful arrogance and unbridled spirit, yet tinged with caution and wariness towards the unknown world: "He was born in Nanhe, Xingzhou, a place now blessed day and night by a powerful guardian beast, located in Songtai, Yanli Township, Nanhe District, Xingtai City, Hebei Province. At the moment of his birth, the celestial phenomena were in great disarray, foreshadowing the arrival of an extraordinary person. I saw it clearly, that's right, the third year of Longshuo reign of Emperor Gaozong of Tang, 663 AD!"
"Where is his ancestral home?" The mysterious voice pressed on, seeking a crucial clue concerning the fate of the world.
"The ancestral home is Guangping, which is now shrouded in mysterious fog all year round, hiding countless unknown dangers and opportunities. It is located in the southeast of Jize County, Handan City, Hebei Province."
Song Jing was a seventh-generation descendant of Song Bian, the Minister of Personnel of the Northern Wei Dynasty. The mysterious power of that ancient family lay dormant within his bloodline like a sleeping dragon, ready to awaken at any moment. His lineage was far beyond that of ordinary people!
Even in his youth, Song Jing had already distinguished himself on this fantastical continent, like a dazzling new star illuminating the dark night sky.
He was born with a resolute and upright character, and his eyes shone with an unwavering light that no evil could shake.
Song Jing was a learned and talented man, especially skilled in poetry and prose. The words that flowed from his pen were given life, and each character contained the mysterious magic to awaken the dormant shamanic artifact.
Even more astonishingly, when he reached adulthood, he possessed a pair of divine eyes. These divine eyes were like the most mysterious black hole in the night sky, able to see through all the illusions of the world and discern the secrets hidden in the depths of darkness.
Even without superpowers, seven-year-old Song Jing could easily write amazing poems and essays. When he saw the "Ode to the Bird Catcher," written by an ancient sage with the power of the stars and which ordinary people could not understand even after a lifetime, he could recite it fluently after reading it only once, because that ode was a memory deep in his soul.
Those around him were all amazed and predicted that he would become a key figure who would change the fate of this continent.
During the Tiaolu era of Emperor Gaozong of Tang, the moment that was predicted to be a major turning point in his destiny quietly arrived, like the calm before the storm.
At the tender age of seventeen, Song Jing, filled with aspirations and ambitions for the future, resolutely embarked on the path of the imperial examination.
This was originally a bright road leading to the pinnacle of glory and power, but it was secretly manipulated by various forces with ulterior motives and turned into a thorny path fraught with danger.
In the examination hall, the curses cast by the dark forces roamed the air like invisible ghosts, attempting to erode the minds of the examinees; phantom beasts that could cause people to lose themselves and fall into endless fear also lurked in the shadows, ready to launch a fatal attack at any moment.
However, Song Jing was not intimidated by these terrifying threats. He relied on his solid and profound knowledge, which was the crystallization of his wisdom accumulated through years of hard study.
There is also a mysterious jade pendant that was obtained by chance, which has the power to protect one's hidden energy;
His divine eyes, capable of seeing through all conspiracies, are like a sharp sword, exposing the schemes and tricks of the dark forces one by one.
Ultimately, he overcame numerous obstacles and successfully passed the imperial examination.
At that moment, the entire continent was shaken. Everyone thought he would rise to prominence and become the most dazzling figure on the continent. But fate played a cruel joke on him. He was transferred to Shangdang County Commandant, a minor official position on the edge of a cursed land, forgotten by people. A man of great talent was once again ruthlessly abandoned in a dark corner.
Time flies, and the situation on the mainland is constantly changing, with one power game after another continuing.
In the early years of the Kaiyuan era, Emperor Xuanzong Longji, the ruler of the continent, heard of Song Jing's miraculous divine eye ability and his renowned talent that resounded throughout the continent. He seemed to see a glimmer of hope to break the current chaotic situation.
Therefore, he personally ordered Song Jing to be summoned to the court and appointed him as Minister of Justice.
After taking office, Song Jing, with his extraordinary eyes, solved numerous bizarre cases in the Ministry of Justice. Under his gaze, each case seemed to have its veil of mystery lifted, and the evil hidden in the darkness had nowhere to hide.
His fame spread rapidly across the continent. The people admired and trusted him, while those with ill intentions both feared and hated him.
In the fourth year of the Kaiyuan era (716), Song Jing once again ushered in a major turning point in his life. He was promoted to Minister of Personnel and concurrently served as Director of the Imperial Secretariat (the following year, due to a change in the official title, his position of Director of the Imperial Secretariat was changed to "Attendant-in-Ordinary"). He successfully succeeded Yao Chong and ascended to the high position of prime minister.
Song Jing, who held the position of prime minister, was well aware of the great responsibility he bore. He made it his priority to select the right people. With his keen insight and fair judgment, he appointed officials according to their talents, so that each official could give full play to their abilities in the right position and perform their duties.
He upheld the principle of impartiality in punishment and reward, treating everyone and everything equally. Even when facing the high and mighty Emperor Xuanzong, he was fearless and dared to speak frankly and directly to the emperor.
When his divine eyes stared directly at Xuanzong, it seemed as if they could penetrate all appearances and see through the hesitation and struggle deep in Xuanzong's heart. His sharp gaze made Xuanzong feel a sense of awe and fear.
Although Song Jing's advice sometimes did not align with Emperor Xuanzong's wishes, Xuanzong had no choice but to reluctantly adopt it, because he knew that Song Jing's words were all for the long-term stability and peace of this continent.
Song Jing and Yao Chong were both known as wise ministers, and were referred to as "Yao and Song".
People say: "Chong is good at adapting to change in order to accomplish the affairs of the world, while Jing is good at upholding the rules to maintain the righteousness of the world. The two have different paths, but they both lead to good governance."
Xiao Si, being a person from the future and well-versed in history, naturally knew that during the three hundred years of the Tang Dynasty, there was a saying that "in the past, Fang and Du were known as the most outstanding, and in the future, Yao and Song were known as the most outstanding." The stable relationship between Emperor Xuanzong and important officials such as Song Jing further improved the status of scholars from humble backgrounds, and the whole society presented a positive, optimistic, vigorous and enterprising cultural atmosphere.
Just as Song Jing was making great strides in his position as prime minister and striving to bring peace and prosperity to the continent, a dark force that secretly coveted power, like a venomous snake lurking in the depths of darkness, quietly rose up.
They were extremely dissatisfied with Song Jing's iron-fisted methods and impartial style, regarding him as a thorn in their side and attempting to exploit the secret of Song Jing's divine eyes to create chaos and overturn the current peaceful situation.
It turns out that although the Divine Eye is incredibly powerful, possessing the ability to see through everything in the world, it has a fatal weakness.
Once targeted by dark magic, Song Jing will not only instantly lose the power of his divine eyes, but will also fall into an endless dark curse, being devoured by pain and despair.
The forces of darkness have meticulously planned a crisis targeting Song Jing, which is quietly approaching like a storm.
On a dark and stormy night, a series of strange events suddenly occurred in the palace.
First, the secret chamber where the protective artifact of the continent was enshrined was inexplicably opened, and the artifact's light flickered, issuing a warning;
Immediately afterwards, palace guards began to mysteriously disappear one after another, leaving behind pools of black blood that exuded an eerie aura.
Song Jing realized that all of this was inextricably linked to the dark forces, and with the power of his divine eye, he began to investigate in secret.
However, every time he gets close to the truth, the clues suddenly go cold, as if an invisible hand is manipulating everything from behind.
At the same time, Emperor Xuanzong also received a mysterious warning letter, threatening that if he did not dismiss Song Jing, the entire continent would be plunged into utter ruin.
Emperor Xuanzong was caught in a dilemma. On the one hand, he trusted Song Jing's abilities and loyalty, but on the other hand, he was worried about the safety of the mainland.
During his investigation, Song Jing discovered a shocking secret: behind the dark forces was a mysterious figure with intricate connections to him. This person seemed to know all his weaknesses, and even the secret of his divine eyes was leaked by this person.
Can Song Jing uncover the truth amidst these numerous crises and resolve the crisis facing the Great Chong Kingdom?
However, this wasn't a one-man show for Song Jing; let's talk about Xiao Si:
Zhen Xiaosi will never forget the moment she first met Song Jing. At that time, Song Jing was seventeen years old and exuded a mysterious aura, just like when Xiaosi first met her sixteen-year-old brother, Li Ji. The threads of fate were thus intertwined.
At that time, Song Jing was a young man who had just begun to show his talent. He was resolute and upright, learned and talented, and had extremely high attainments in poetry and prose. His words seemed to have the magic power to awaken treasures.
Even more astonishing is the divine eye he acquired after reaching adulthood, which allows him to see through illusions and perceive the secrets of darkness.
Before embarking on the path of the imperial examination, Song Jing encountered a ferocious mythical beast driven by dark forces in an ancient forest.
At the critical moment of life and death, Xiao Sizi appeared. She was petite but had great experience and wisdom. She knew the forest well and used the terrain and strange plants to help Song Jing escape danger.
Song Jing was extremely grateful. Xiao Sizi said that she saw his extraordinary temperament and was willing to offer him advice and strategies, thus becoming his advisor and assistant.
During the reign of Emperor Gaozong of Tang, Song Jing embarked on the path of imperial examination with high hopes. This path, which should have been one of glory, was instead manipulated by various forces into becoming a thorny one.
In the examination hall, dark curses roamed like ghosts, while phantom beasts lurked in the shadows, waiting for their chance to strike.
With his genuine talent, the mysterious jade pendant, and his divine eyes, Song Jing worked closely with Xiao Si Zi.
Xiao Sizi keenly sensed the signs of danger and offered him advice, helping him uncover the conspiracy of the dark forces and overcome obstacles to pass the imperial examination. However, fate played a cruel trick on him, and he was transferred to Shangdang County as a county magistrate, on the edge of a cursed land, forgotten by everyone, but Xiao Sizi remained by his side.
In the early years of the Kaiyuan era, Emperor Xuanzong Li Longji heard of Song Jing's extraordinary pupils and reputation for talent and learning, and summoned him to the court to serve as Minister of Justice.
Song Jing used his divine eyes to solve many strange cases, earning him widespread fame and the respect of the people. Those with ill intentions both feared and hated him.
Xiao Sizi assisted from the side, providing key insights with her unique thinking, which helped solve the case.
In the fourth year of the Kaiyuan era (716), Song Jing was promoted to Minister of Personnel and concurrently served as Director of the Imperial Secretariat (later changed to Attendant-in-Ordinary), succeeding Yao Chong as Prime Minister.
Xiao Sizi worked quietly behind the scenes, organizing official information and analyzing the situation to provide strong support for his decision-making.
On a dark and stormy night, a strange incident occurred in the palace.
The secret chamber where the guardian artifact was enshrined was inexplicably opened, and the artifact began to gleam; palace guards mysteriously disappeared, leaving only black bloodstains behind.
Song Jing and Xiao Sizi immediately launched an investigation. Xiao Sizi, with her cleverness and keen observation skills, discovered some subtle clues.
However, every time they get close to the truth, the clues suddenly go cold, as if an invisible hand is controlling everything.
At the same time, Emperor Xuanzong received a mysterious warning letter: if Song Jing was not dismissed, the continent would be plunged into utter ruin.
Emperor Xuanzong was caught in a dilemma...
Song Jing and Xiao Sizi are in an unprecedented predicament. Faced with the elaborate schemes of dark forces and the threat of mysterious figures, can they uncover the truth amidst the fog of mystery?
How will Song Jing protect the Divine Eye and resolve the crisis on the continent? What will Emperor Xuanzong ultimately choose? And what crucial role will Xiao Sizi play?