First-Class Daoist Gate.

Summary

Zhang Bai Ren arrives in the capital, where various philosophical schools, including Mo, Confucian, and Legalist, discuss the precarious state of the Great Sui Dynasty. Confucian scholars advocate for seeking a new ruler, while Legalists emphasize their essential role in any power structure. Zhang Bai Ren meets with Yang Guang, who expresses his sleeplessness and reveals a secret report. Yang Guang reflects on the fleeting nature of power and the rarity of achieving immortality, urging Zhang Bai Ren to pursue his potential rather than sacrifice himself for the Sui Dynasty. Both men contemplate the value of immortality and the legacy they wish to leave behind, revealing their ambitions and fears about the future.

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