Wind swept up, invading like a raging flood through every opening, filling the surroundings, then the hall, before spilling outward!

When the wind rises, it spreads like a raging flood, penetrating everywhere, filling the hall, and then overflowing outwards!

Outside the hall and in the courtyard, the invited candidates all looked sleepy and stood frozen in place.

Just now, a burst of light surged from the sandalwood box, engulfing the entire hall before bursting out and instantly covering the courtyard.

The examinees, maids, servants, and even the middle-aged scholar checking the invitations by the door were all swallowed up by the radiance and lost their souls.

But not long after, the light suddenly disappeared, and everyone's souls returned to their places, but not completely. They appeared disoriented and stood frozen in the courtyard.

Now, the Household Ancestor Chen, with a flick of his sleeve, surged out from the hall, sweeping over everyone in the courtyard. Then, his wind swirled rapidly, splitting into wisps that wrapped around each person's body, seeping into their bodies through their seven orifices and pores, bursting forth with strange and unpredictable power, which actually merged into their souls and altered their memories.

The changes in memory reshaped everyone's minds, altering their experience upon entering the courtyard. Instead of hearing Pang Qianru recount Military Miscellany, it transformed into a scene of singing and dancing, much like an ordinary banquet.

In the end, they even constructed a false memory to make them feel that the banquet had successfully ended and that they had already returned!

The internal wind altered memories, and the external wind connected cause and Karma. The Karma trembled on the scholars' bodies, and the cause Karmic Thread became clear. They went upstream along the way they came and quickly determined where everyone was staying. However, the Karma lines of a few people forked in the middle. One line was blurry and unclear, while the other line was connected to the Book Hoard Inn!

"Hmm? The Fortune Karma these few lads have actually been grasped by someone. I wonder what use they are. Since ancient times, countless people have plotted and schemed in the Imperial City, but I have not had the time to inquire about them one by one. Besides, this Great Rui world is not something I should worry about."

The thought flashed through his mind, Household Ancestor Chen ignored it, turning his head to scan his surroundings, his gaze sweeping over everyone in the hall.

"The Pang family girl has a good eye. Almost everyone in this hall is a complex individual; each is involved in numerous changes, even concerning the fate of the Great Rui Kingdom. However..."

As he pondered this, he looked towards Wen Zhizhen.

"This scholar has been making waves lately, seemingly full of ambition, but little does he know that his fate has already been interfered with by others, and his future Honor and Disgrace or disgrace rests solely in the hands of others."

With a thought, the Household Ancestor Chen turned his gaze to Ye Yun, his eyes revealing a strange light. "This Fortune is simply astonishing. What he has shown is only one or two out of ten. If I hadn't used my Divine Wind to investigate his body and alter his memory, I probably would have misjudged him. I should have my descendants befriend this person to enhance the fortune of my Chen Household!"

As he pondered this, the old man's gaze fell upon Qiu Yan again.

At this moment, Qiu Yan was also enveloped by the gale, but his flesh and blood trembled and his Divine Soul rippled within. The wind could not penetrate or seep in at all; at most, it changed on the outside and interfered with his thoughts.

"This Qiu Yan, his Literary Staining of Examination Papers and Literary Thought are beyond question, but I never expected his cultivation to be so astonishing. He is a standout among the younger generation in both the cultivation of life and death, not inferior to those junior Daoist Sect. He might even be able to withstand the Dragon Court's suppression. I just don't know if he has the perseverance to reach the pinnacle of Human Path. But in any case, if we can verify this with him, it might really solve my predicament! However, the most urgent task is to send these juniors back first!"

As soon as the thought crossed his mind, the old man pulled back his sleeve, and with that pull, the surging wind reversed, causing the figures enveloped by the wind to tremble violently.

On the other side, Qiu Yan first felt the old man's gaze, then his body was pulled along the Karmic Thread by the gale, and he was about to be blown away, but he did not respond, because he was thinking of capturing the Outer Demon in his soul.

Outer Demon, also a type of Heart Demon, are the most primal, acting on instinct.

" Within this Outer Demon path, there seems to be a hidden, illusory scene!"

Qiu Yan Heart Demon Body, and his understanding of Heart Demon was thorough. With his Divine Soul and False Core pressing him, he grasped the outline of the Outer Demon, and then used his Divine Sense to explore it repeatedly.

This Outer Demon had just formed and had no will, only instinct. Its structure was quickly figured out, and its source slowly emerged, surprisingly connected to those scholars!

"This Outer Demon arose from within the self-taught student's own heart!"

With a flicker of Heart Fire, two Heart Demon Fragment flew out, directly merging with the Outer Demon, analyzing and suppressing it.

Only after doing all this could Qiu Yan spare some attention to investigate the wind that was swirling around him, and from it he could detect a mysterious power, which seemed to be composed of Fortune, but was more rounded.

He tried again, but failed to break free. He narrowed his eyes and tried to use his Qi and Blood and True Qi, his true energy, his Divine Soul and his Technique Method, but all to no avail!

Even the true nature of this power remains undetected; only Divine Path intervention could reveal its true extent, but...

"This Household Ancestor Chen is unfathomable. He already knows that I possess cultivation. If I were to use Divine Path, the consequences would be endless!"

On the other side, the Household Ancestor Chen smiled slightly, revealing a set of snow-white teeth, showing no signs of old age. "Don't worry, and there's no need to resist. I'm just sending you back to the capital, the Land of Human Path and Dragon Court. Do you think I would harm the seeds of Human Path?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the candidates in the courtyard rose from the ground and were propelled by the wind to fly to various parts of the city. This flight immediately triggered Karmic Thread in various places.

"Um?"

Prosperity Capital Will immediately responded, and Qiu Yan was also lifted off the ground by that strange power. However, this rise, due to the connection between the gale and those Karmic Thread, caused ripples in Qiu Yan's heart.

With a sudden thought, he connected more closely with the City Will, seizing the opportunity to link the Karma of change. Then, Karmic Thread emerged, which Qiu Yan's mind captured and grasped to some extent!

These Karmic Thread are almost all connected to the examinees, but at this moment they are enveloped by the City Will and perceived by Qiu Yan's consciousness.

A sudden realization dawned on me, and days of accumulated knowledge blossomed into brilliance!

Great things come from small beginnings!

At this moment, the Myriad People's Heart Fire suddenly fluctuated and swayed. The suppressed Outer Demon rose up, and Qiu Yan reversed the connection with the outside world. Instantly, the memories in the hearts of the examinees were transmitted!

In an instant, the pillar of the Scholar Forest at the center of the Heart Fire took shape, uniting with all people, accommodating each other, yet remaining independent!

And then the figures of many other vendors appeared among them.

A slight noise came from the Examination Hall, at the point where the papers were being collected, but it went unnoticed.

Call!

A cold wind is blowing down from high above!

"Hmm?" The Household Ancestor Chen looked up, a hint of surprise on his face.

In the air, Qiu Yan merged with the cold wind, the airflow expanding and spreading to form a visible ring of air that radiated in all directions, sweeping across the entire city in an instant.

The whole city was silent, as if someone's train of thought had been suddenly interrupted.

Snap!

With a soft thud, Qiu Yan landed heavily on the ground, his face still pale and his body exuding weakness, yet entwined with another aura, ethereal yet profound.

"You..." The Household Ancestor Chen narrowed his eyes suddenly, as if he were seeing Qiu Yan for the first time, looking him up and down. Finally, he grinned and nodded, saying, "I didn't expect that someone your age could comprehend the Prosperity Capital Will. That's truly remarkable."

"Judging from your words, sir, you seem quite familiar with the Prosperity Capital Will. I have a question: along the way, we've passed through several cities, so why is it that we can only sense the City Will in Prosperity Capital?" The roof of the hall was already broken, revealing a vast sky. Qiu Yan could fly up and land without any hindrance. However, this time, with his feet firmly on the ground, everyone else in the room had disappeared without him noticing.

"You should already have the answer." The Household Ancestor Chen remained unchanged as he raised his hand and pointed upwards and downwards respectively. "In this world, things rise and fall in an endless cycle. When certain forces recede, other forces can fill the void. The mystery within this is something you must comprehend for yourself."

"I see." Qiu Yan nodded, bowed, and then simply took his leave.

Compared to when we arrived, the Anyang Estate was no longer bustling; it was deserted and quiet, with rubble from the broken roof scattered everywhere.

However, as Qiu Yan walked over, the pebbles along the way trembled slightly, then flew up one by one and converged towards the main hall. They were controlled by the Household Ancestor Chen to gather in one place, solidify on the roof, and returned to normal after a few breaths.

The main hall, both inside and out, has been restored to its former appearance.

"Fortunately, this incident happened not far from the Chen Residence. I sensed the presence of Spiritual Qi and immediately set off, otherwise I might have missed it..."

Then, the old man waved his sleeve again, rose into the air, and disappeared into the depths of the night.

On the other side, Qiu Yan walked slowly forward. Through the connection with Prosperity Capital Will, he could clearly sense that several figures were hiding to one side, paying attention to the changes in the courtyard, and several other wills came from afar, sweeping the surroundings.

"To be able to use supernatural powers to probe Divine Ability in the capital, their cultivation must be beyond imagination. However, they haven't made a move. Could it be that they are wary of the Household Ancestor Chen? It seems that before visiting them, I need to learn more about them, at least Chen Household background and reputation."

While pondering his next move, Qiu Yan knew very well that since the Household Ancestor Chen had said they would meet again in the future, as long as he was in Prosperity Capital, he had no way to refuse; the only difference was when.

When they returned to the inn, Hu Qi and Dai Guo seemed a little surprised that he had come back so early.

After calming the two down, Qiu Yan went up the stairs to the room. The door opened by itself without any wind, and then, without moving his feet, he lifted his body into the air, turned around, and landed on the bed. He then raised his hand and made a hand seal.

In an instant, a surging City Will converged, penetrating Qiu Yan's flesh and bones, merging into his soul, and becoming as responsive to his every command as his own arm!

Qiu Yan's consciousness had already merged with the City Will!

Within the Divine Soul, the suppressed Outer Demon, driven by the two Heart Demon Fragment, had already revealed some of its inner secrets. At this moment, it was completely overwhelmed by the City Will, and the scene within became clear.

Qiu Yan hesitated for a moment, then separated a wisp of consciousness and merged it with the Outer Demon. Instantly, that wisp of consciousness seemed to fall into a deep tunnel, and after traveling forward, it finally arrived at a plain with a flash of light!

"Just as I thought!" Qiu Yan's eyes flickered, and he sighed, focusing his thoughts on that wisp of consciousness. (To be continued. Please search for the novel for better and faster updates!)