Stealing the Celestial Path.

Summary

In a stone-bricked basement, Pei Zi Yun finds himself trapped behind iron bars, contemplating his dire situation. Outside, monks indulge in a feast, discussing the captured scholars and their potential threat. A Senior Disciple warns against killing the scholars, emphasizing the risk of exposure. The atmosphere turns tense as the monks enjoy their revelry, while the scholars, including Tang Zhen, plead for mercy. The situation escalates when the monks bring in masked women, revealing the scholars' grim fate. As violence ensues, the scholars realize their only chance for survival lies in submission to the monks' demands, leading to a heartbreaking surrender amidst fear and despair.

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