After finishing the sword scriptures on the fourth floor, Meng Fan approached Old Wang in the Scripture Pavilion to tentatively inquire if there was any way for him to access the fifth floor.
Old Wang gave Meng Fan a definitive answer: entry to the fifth floor was impossible.
Although he highly valued Meng Fan and cherished his talent, the Scripture Pavilion had its own rules. He had already opened the back door for Meng Fan to the greatest extent possible. To gain access to the fifth floor, one required a significant contribution to the Shushan Sword Sect and specific authorization from the Sect Master.
Chapter 54