Sh^eng / Pushing Upward

above:K'un The Receptive, Earth
below:Sun The Gentle, Wind

The third [nine], undivided, shows its subject ascending upwards (as into) an empty city.

Paragraph 3 describes the boldness and fearlessness of the advance of the third line. According to the Khang-hsi editors, who, I think, are right, there is a shade of condemnation in the line. Its subject is too bold.