Core of the Sage.

Summary

In the tale, two man-eating beasts initially poised to attack Du Yu undergo a transformation upon recognizing his virtuous nature. Meanwhile, an ambusher, Wang Lun, attempts to exploit the situation but is thwarted as the beasts turn against him instead, influenced by Du Yu’s extraordinary abilities. Wang Lun, furious, reveals himself and confronts Du Yu with the legendary Sword of Slaying the White Snake, a national treasure. The narrative highlights themes of virtue, destiny, and the absurdity of power dynamics, particularly as Wang Lun wields such a significant weapon for personal gain, revealing the reckless arrogance of the Wang family and the Empress Dowager's favoritism.

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