Core of the Sage.

Summary

The poem highlights the overwhelming power of Eternal Heaven, a demon god, who declares his awakening while mocking the disappearance of the true saint worshipped by the human race. As Da Tang faces imminent destruction from invading forces, the emperor contemplates sacrificing Du Yu, a loyal minister, to appease the demon god. Despite protests from others, including his beloved consort, the emperor believes this is the only way to save their people. As tensions rise, Du Yu and his wife Lin Xing He prepare for execution, surrounded by despairing citizens. The narrative underscores themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the struggle against overwhelming odds, as the fate of Da Tang hangs in the balance, with the true saint's absence ominously felt.

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