The Edge Of The Abyss

The original title of this book was "The Sutra of Crossing the Abyss," which was changed to "Facing the Abyss" upon publication

The sound of camel bells echoes across the vast desert. The camels sway and stagger as they pass through Jiayuguan, with the destination being a magnificent city known as Chang'an

In the city of Chang'an, there are beautiful women of striking elegance, passionate poetry, and a legendary figure akin to a celestial being—Master Lin Yuan of the Great Li Dynasty

The National Master has held office since the founding of the nation, displaying great arrogance. There was once a rebellion that besieged the city, and the founding emperor found himself in a predicament. It was the National Master who ascended the city tower and, with his singular strength, repelled an army of thirty thousand. After the country was stabilized, the National Master retreated to the Supreme Divine Palace, spending his days in seclusion and avoiding visitors for the rest of his life

The imagined national master of the lotus lamp should be an elderly man with white hair and beard, exuding an air of ethereal grace. Upon arriving at the divine palace, this notion was further solidified. Within the palace, discussing the age of the national master is strictly prohibited—if he were not already in a state of extreme old age, why would there be such a sense of insecurity?

However, the development of events took a sharp turn after she accidentally walked in on the national master while he was bathing

From now on, you must prioritize my interests in all matters, regardless of right or wrong, and stand by my side. If I instruct you to go east, you cannot go west; if I command you to stand and die, you cannot sit and die. For as long as you live, you must obey me unconditionally, and most importantly, you must not harbor thoughts of anyone else in your heart

Do you think that by looking at your back, I could gain any weight? How can there be such shameless people in the world

What are you saying? Do you dare to say that I have aged?

Do you like me? Have you developed feelings for me?

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There is a term in the Central Plains specifically used to describe a person who remains innocent throughout their life but fails to preserve their integrity in old age

It is called losing one's integrity in the later years.

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He has wandered alone in the mortal realm for over a hundred years, solely to await the moment of meeting her