Chapter 1660: Chapter 681: Law’s Heavenly Road
"Brother-in-law!"
Zhu Shizhen suddenly appeared in front of Xu Jin, calling him brother-in-law, which made Xu Jin glare. The former then chuckled and said, "Ritual Officer, do you want to know the test questions in advance?"
Xu Jin’s eyes moved, "Is that possible?"
"What’s impossible about it!"
Another voice suddenly sounded from behind Zhu Shizhen, belonging to a naturally curly-haired, tall young man with cultivation level at the Late Ninth Tier. He approached and stared intensely at Xu Jin.
"You’re the one who helped Zhu Shizhen kill the insect mother? Let’s get acquainted, I’m Yuan Chengfa of the Yuan Family!"
"Xu Jin!"
Xu Jin slightly cupped his hands but frowned as he looked at Zhu Shizhen, his expression slightly displeased.
He hadn’t left the courtyard gate for three days.
How did Yuan Chengfa know about him?
If Zhu Shizhen had leaked it, Xu Jin would have to rethink his relationship with the Yutang Royal Mansion and even change his plans.
If a ruler does not keep his secrets, he will lose his ministers; if ministers do not keep secrets, they will lose themselves.
Big mouths are absolutely unreliable.
Zhu Shizhen, with a discerning mind, realized something as soon as Xu Jin’s expression changed slightly, and then turned to Yuan Chengfa and shouted, "You curly-haired Yuan, I was the one who personally killed the insect mother. Stop spreading rumors!"
Upon hearing this, Yuan Chengfa sneered disdainfully, "You fat pig, I know your skills like the back of my hand and am even clearer about your family and subordinates!
If you intend to kill the insect mother, you must have help that I’m unaware of.
Currently, it seems that only this Brother Xu could be the one!"
Saying that, Yuan Chengfa looked Xu Jin up and down, "Cultivation level at the Early Eighth Tier, if he was the main force in killing the insect mother, then his potential is quite terrifying!
If possible, I would definitely want to spar with Brother Xu."
Upon hearing Yuan Chengfa say this, Zhu Shizhen took a breath of relief and hastily transmitted a sound to Xu Jin, "Benefactor, I’ve never spoken about this to the outsiders, and I only mentioned it casually to my sister, without any details. I absolutely wouldn’t do anything so foolish."
Zhu Shizhen was a higher-up and knew very well the consequences if any of his subordinates were tagged as big mouths.
"Who is Yuan Chengfa?" Xu Jin transmitted a sound.
A few moments later, Xu Jin understood.
Being able to speak in such a manner with Zhu Shizhen, naturally, indicated an extraordinary status.
He’s of the direct lineage of the Yuanling True Monarch Royal Mansion, also the top talent within the Yuanling True Monarch Mansion.
Moreover, one of the strongest candidates for this talent selection.
Possible contender for the top spot.
"Brother Xu, the Daoist selection tests talent and strength, so knowing the test questions won’t be much use!
The first stage of the Daoist selection tests talent.
Prepare well!
If you pass the selection and become a Daoist, I hope you can teach me then!"
After speaking, Yuan Chengfa cupped his hands towards Xu Jin and then left with his flowing curls.
After Yuan Chengfa left, Zhu Shizhen transmitted a sound, "This curly-haired Yuan is very strong. Be careful when you encounter him during the Daoist selection.
It’s said this guy has the ability to kill the insect mother, but lacks the capacity to deal with the thousands of insect beasts surrounding it, which is why he didn’t go."
Upon hearing this, Xu Jin nodded.
This is definitely possible.
And highly probable.
Xu Jin was already familiar with the contenders of the Dongxuan Star Realm’s talent selection.
The Dongxuan Star Realm’s talent selection is not something anyone can participate in.
It is reserved for cultivators from thousands of small world star domains and among them, the geniuses from Dongxuan Star Realm itself.
The basic condition for participation is at least being able to defeat opponents one minor realm higher.
But most participants can defeat opponents two minor realms higher, and defeating opponents from a greater realm level is not uncommon.
Yuan Chengfa at the Late Ninth Tier naturally has the potential to kill the insect mother.
However, the circumstances during the kill were quite complex, as the insect mother itself wasn’t ordinary, possessing mere combat power isn’t sufficient.
"Encounter? Does it mean there will be fights in the Daoist selection?" Xu Jin asked.
"Normally!"
Zhu Shizhen nodded, "Our Dongxuan Star Realm’s Daoist selection system now completely mimics that of the Yuan Mountain Star Realm, which is the strongest in the Tongxuan Domain in combat power. Within the Dao Palace, the rankings of Daoists determine differences in cultivation benefits.
With your strength, Ritual Officer, I’m certain you’ll become a Daoist; the real key is your ranking!
The difference in ranking is huge!
If possible, Ritual Officer should fight for a Daoist number.
The top hundred ranking is basic, but aiming for the top ten Daoists means not only receiving the best resources within the Dongxuan Dao Palace and being able to comprehend the Tao Rules left by Emperor Dongxuan.
Only those ranked within the top hundred daoists from each Star Realm’s Dao Palace can be selected to enter the Imperial Palace of the Tongxuan Domain.
Gain exposure to Emperor Dongxuan’s legacy!"
After saying that, fearing Xu Jin might not understand, Zhu Shizhen emphasized again, "Ritual Officer, within the Dao Palace of our Dongxuan Star Realm, the Tao Rules left by Emperor Dongxuan are from his period as a True Monarch before becoming Emperor.
The legacy within the Tongxuan Domain’s Imperial Palace, however, is from Emperor Dongxuan’s more than two thousand years after his ascension to the status of Emperor.
It’s vastly different."
After saying this, Zhu Shizhen shook his head with resignation, "Ritual Officer, I’m quite aware of my capabilities! Being a Daoist early on is thanks to your help.
In the future, my hope is only to secure a Daoist number, offering a chance to comprehend the Tao Rules left by the Emperor.
Being a Star Lord in the future is desired.
A True Monarch..."
Suddenly, Zhu Shizhen changed his expression, moving close to Xu Jin, showing a flattering smile, "Ritual Officer, I’m genuinely wanting you as my brother-in-law!
When you hope to become a True Monarch in the future, my Yutang Royal Mansion will hold onto your leg tightly, gain your protection, and I’ll strive to have many children. In three or four generations, I hope another True Monarch can emerge!"
Xu Jin was dumbfounded.
Feeling Zhu Shizhen was perhaps speaking truthfully.
But the issue was, Zhu Shizhen was looking for a big leg to cling to, Xu Jin was also looking for one.
Owning a Royal Mansion, then gathering beauties around the world, having children just as a byproduct...
Dong!
The bell sounded again, everyone’s gaze shifted as the figure of True Monarch Tianzhang surrounded by starlight appeared at the front of Xuandao Hall.
"The Daoist selection is about to begin. The first stage, called the Law Heavenly Road, is the elimination round. Those who don’t meet standards are immediately disqualified and cannot proceed to the second stage." Tianzhang’s voice rang out.
Almost as soon as Tianzhang’s voice sounded, eight streams of starlight flew from behind the seated True Monarch Tianzhang, each transforming into a radiant heavenly road, stretching down from the sky.
Each heavenly road’s color was different.
At a glance, Xu Jin noticed these eight roads, respectively: gold, wood, water, fire, earth, wind, thunder, and space.
Evidently, the Power of Time, even at the True Monarch level, has not been touched.
Or rather, not displayed.
The eight heavenly roads, each road faintly extending to the clouds, revealing at least a hundred tiers.
"The rules of this Law Heavenly Road are as follows. Ten breaths later, the selection officially begins."
In the sky, rows of brilliantly glowing star words appeared.
Not many words, but Xu Jin felt his gaze tremble repeatedly.
The rules were simple.
What moved Xu Jin was the reward of the Law Heavenly Road.
With a glance, Xu Jin understood that his master Emperor Fenghua’s guidance was correct.
Whether or not he can obtain the Innate Fire Essence in the future, after cultivating for some time, he might be able to learn from various teachings.
Law Heavenly Road rules: Choose any heavenly road, at least ascend to ten tiers to pass. The top ten in tier ascension for each road receive rewards.
What attracted Xu Jin were the rewards for the top three in tier ascension for each road.
Rewards: The first in tier ascension for each road receives three corresponding ’Enlightenment Stones’; second receives two; third receives one!
This reward drove Xu Jin to directly look at the Space Law Heavenly Road and Thunder Series Law Heavenly Road.
Now Xu Jin had only one question in mind: Can one person tackle two heavenly roads?
