I'm only one year old, what the heck is a Overturning System?!

As soon as Jiang Ye entered the "Thousand Mechanism Tower," he noticed something different inside.

What appeared before him was not the anticipated demons or evil demons, nor was it a desert or storm, but a seemingly ordinary thicket.

— A thicket surrounded by lush foliage ten zhang tall, looking utterly harmless.

However, what puzzled him was that his perception of True Intent was completely ineffective here, and even his True Yuan seemed suppressed, only able to circulate slowly.

Jiang Ye looked around; seeing he still hadn't discovered anything, he walked cautiously forward through the passage between the trees, observing both sides carefully.

"Is this... a maze?"

Jiang Ye realized, scratching his head involuntarily.

"Using a maze as a 'trial'—what kind of 'training' can it provide? Luck maybe?"

"Could Huangshan Daoist have been careless due to his old age?"

Muttering to himself, Jiang Ye casually chose the left path, then left again, and left again...

Until he found himself seemingly back at the entrance, his face blushing suddenly.

"Back again? Damn it, is it this hard?"

This time, he chose the right path, then right again, right again... Ultimately, he returned to the starting point once more.

"I don't believe it!"

This time, Jiang Ye decided to use the methods of the Qimen Lineage, took out a copper coin he carried with him, and tossed it—left, right, left, left...

The result was no different; he still returned to the starting point.

"This..."

Just as Jiang Ye was frantically scratching his head, trying to crack the maze, he was unaware that the spectators outside had started laughing ever since he called Huangshan Daoist "senile."

"Haha, my stomach hurts from laughing."

"This Jiang Tianjiao probably doesn't know his voice is heard outside, does he? Yet he dares to call Huangshan Daoist senile. I must admire his courage."

"Isn't that right? Didn't you see Huangshan Daoist's face darkening?"

"The key is he keeps going left or right, like a blockhead—it's killing me. Is this the prodigy taught by Kyoto Academy? It seems apart from higher cultivation, there's no difference from us."

"This is what the gathering should look like, so amusing."

Clearly, everyone didn't expect such a hilarious scene to unfold just as the second trial started.

Especially Daoist Xuanjian, who didn't get along with Huangshan Daoist, laughed particularly loudly, "Huangshan, oh Huangshan, even the youngsters know you're senile, hahaha..."

"Not only got scolded, but also seen and heard by so many—this old guy can't even vent his anger. It'll kill you!"

Huangshan Daoist's face turned gloomy, and the eyes he directed towards the projection of the Thousand Mechanism Tower had more than a hint of embarrassment and anger.

Just as Xuanjian Taoist said, he was indeed about to be driven mad by Jiang Ye—such stupidity, yet he had the nerve to criticize him?

While Emperor Wei, Great Master, and others weren't laughing as excessively as the surrounding Jianghu Guests, their faces were also full of smiles, clearly in a good mood watching this scene.

Even the ministers who were previously worried by Chen Yi's mention of "Northern Expedition" regained some composure.

"Jiang Ye should be the one from Commander Jiang's family, right?"

"Yes, him, the second son of Jiang Family. His martial arts talent is good, yet unexpectedly, despite studying for years in Kyoto Academy, his wits... ahem."

Before this minister could finish, he saw the expression of dissatisfaction in the eyes of Deputy Commander of the Black Armor Guard, Jiang Ziqi, standing outside the chamber.

"Ziqi, I think your boy is fine. In the future, he'd fit well in the military, at least he could serve in the Black Armor Guard." Emperor Wei said cheerfully.

Jiang Ziqi could only apologize helplessly, "I blame myself for failing to teach him properly, causing such embarrassment before the Holy Emperor."

"Commander Jiang, don't be so anxious. In my opinion, while Jiang Ye may lack strategies, he does possess some courage." Great Master found it both amusing and exasperating, as Jiang Ye was his student at Kyoto Academy, he felt obligated to speak in favor.

"Let's see; if he can't even pass the first level..."

Jiang Ziqi was already contemplating how to discipline Jiang Ye after the gathering concluded.

A disgraceful fool—how could he grow up without a beating?

Chen Yi also hadn't anticipated Huangshan Daoist conjuring something like this. With his insight, he naturally understood the intent behind the first level of the "Thousand Mechanism Tower."

To put it plainly, the maze wasn't accessible through conventional methods. One could either overpower it, charging through with sheer force or have extraordinary luck, always choosing the correct path.

Otherwise, there's no other way—for the maze can adjust the paths based on the entrant's position, leading them back to the entrance.

Facing such a rogue maze, those who adhere to rules and procedures will be more trapped within and unable to get out.

"Huangshan Daoist really put in a lot of effort for this gathering."

"Oh? Heroic Marquis noticed?" Great Master was somewhat surprised, looking at him.

"Just clarity from a spectator." Chen Yi didn't say much.

When Emperor Wei and others heard their conversation, they pondered briefly and followed with an understanding nod.

"Huangshan Daoist indeed employed thoughtful measures, teaching these youngsters a proper lesson."

"Indeed, such an unconventional 'test' is something they'll remember for a lifetime."

"Especially Commander Jiang's son, haha..."

Jiang Ziqi's face turned dark, but he had nothing to say—for his son was the first one to appear.

"It seems I must study from Huangshan Daoist in the future."

Great Master looked around, suddenly speaking, "Ancient sages once said, traveling ten thousand miles is better than reading ten thousand books. This matter reminded me thanks to Huangshan Daoist."