Journey of the Fate Destroying Emperor novel Chapter 26

Wang Wei becomes momentarily shocked for his failure in this trial. Then, he ponders the reason for such failure.

Obviously, he fails to recognize the lesson needed to learn to pass this trial. This was not according to his original design.

Wang Wei returns to his home, while preparing to enter the Pagoda the next day. The next trial proceeded exactly like the previous one.

Upon reaching the stage of malnourishment, famine, and dehydration, the same choice is once again given to him: eat the urinated piece of bread.

Wang Wei realizes that this trial’s purpose is to teach him a lesson about humbleness, about giving up pride and arrogance--especially when one is weak and helpless.

Despite knowing all of these, Wang Wei still could not lower himself to eat that piece of bread. He always fails this trial when he reaches that part.

Soon, more than two months have passed. Wang Wei was still stuck in the Sixth Pagoda Trial. He has tried a total of nine times, each has resulted in failure.

As a result of this, many disciples--including Li Jun--have already started the Seventh Trial. Many people in the sect are wondering if the Young Sect Master has reached his limit.

At Tianwei Peak, a meeting of the Elders was taking place. Their discussion involves Wang Wei and his inability to pass the Sixth Pagoda trial.

The Great Elder of the Formation Hall--who has a great relationship with Wang Wei--asks: "Sect Master, should we do something to help the Young Sect Master?"

Upon hearing this, many people direct their gaze toward Wang Tian, who shakes his head in disapproval and responds: "There is no need to do this. This trial is designed to temper his Dao Heart. It will not do him any good for us to help him."

Great Elder Yan Mei asks: "At least, we can shut down the Vision Formation that allows people outside the Pagoda to watch the trial. The act of eating urinated bread is a great insult to the prestige of the Young Master--especially in the future if he manages to Prove the Dao."

The room immediately becomes quiet after hearing Great Elder Yan Mei’s words. Many people are in fact worrying about this. What impact will this trial have on the image of a future Great Emperor.

What is a Great Emperor?

A being that has escaped the shackles of time, life and death. A manifestation of the Great Dao itself. How can such a being be humiliated.

Sect Master Wang Tian looks at everybody present in the meeting, then answers: "This is exactly the purpose of designing this trial. To teach Wei’er that no matter what height he reaches in the future, never forget his origin--even if he was the humblest of beggar."

"When he reaches such an unimaginable realm, his deeds and past will forever be glorified by future generations. However, before reaching such height, his pride and arrogance only shows his insignificant state of mind, his ignorance, and the fact that he is not yet worthy to be bathed in the light of true glory."

While the meeting is taking place, in the Wang family exclusive mountain. Wang Wei--who has been in a terrible mood the past two months--was invited into a room by his mother Yu Yan.

Upon entering the room, Yu Yan watches her disheveled son with distress. She can easily notice the difference from two months ago.

His eyes are bloodshed signifying the fact that he has not had enough sleep in the past few months. His clothes are no longer clean and tidy. His eyes--who once were full of wisdom, maturity, and confidence--are now full of doubt and confusion.

Yu Yan watches his son dotingly and wishes she could just go over and tell him that this trial is not necessary. Even without it, he could still accomplish great things in life. However, she knows better that this is not the time to be soft.

She said: "Wei’er, your father is in a meeting with the Elders right now. I’m worried that someone will use this failure to attack you. Come and watch so you could receive the information beforehand and be prepared for an attack."

Then, she takes out a mirror showing the scene of the meeting in Tianwei Peak. Wang Wei sits next to his mother and watches the Elders argue about how to deal with his recent failure in the Pagoda Trial. Then, he listens to his father’s awe-inspiring speech about the relationship between humility and glory.