Core of the Sage.

Summary

In the face of predetermined failure in the imperial exams, Du Yu remains steadfast, planning to expose the Emperor's schemes and disrupt the exam process. Lin Xing He expresses her guilt over possibly derailing Du Yu's achievements. Meanwhile, Su Dong Yang, a once-great scholar living in seclusion due to personal tragedy, is approached by a white-clad scholar, Wang Lun, who presents an exam question, igniting Su's ambition. Su reflects on his past glories and the mysterious bamboo staff he possesses, symbolizing his untapped potential. This staff connects him to a parallel version of himself, suggesting a profound intertwining of destinies.

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