Chapter 745 Sect Position (Thanks to "Goblin Heavy Dependence" for sending Bai Zhenzhen 10 pairs of stockings)

After Zhang Pianpian left Taiqing Realm, Zhang Yu first took out the "Hell Cleansing Soul Scripture" and "Heaven and Earth as My Sword" from the Soul Guiding Pool, and then memorized the contents of these two books.

At the same time, he thought to himself, "In this way, including 'Kunlun in the Palm' and 'The Great Void Barrier of the Three Realms and Ten Directions,' I will have four immortal cultivation techniques in my hands."

"If we include the Myriad Transformations Freedom Mystic Art, which is suspected to be a black-market technique of the immortal sect, then that makes 5."

Then Zhang Yu gave a wry smile: "Unfortunately, apart from 'Kunlun in the Palm,' the rest are all without copyright."

Zhang Yu thought to himself, "I wonder if there's any way to get the copyright for these martial arts manuals?"

Shaking his head, Zhang Yu put the matter aside for the time being. After memorizing the two immortal cultivation techniques, he withdrew from the Taiqing Realm and sent messages to Magnet God, Green Wood God, and Starfire True Lord, asking them for information about the sect affairs officer selection exam and the job positions within the sect.

Before the three teachers could send Zhang Yu a message, Bai Zhenzhen looked over curiously and asked, "Yu Zi, what's wrong?"

Bai Zhenzhen, who is proficient in the Seven Emotions Sword Dao and the Extreme Emotions Sword Dao, is often able to keenly sense the emotional changes of others. At this moment, she felt an unprecedented fighting spirit from Zhang Yu.

After thinking for a moment, Zhang Yu simply told Bai Zhenzhen about the sect affairs officer selection exam. After all, she would find out sooner or later anyway, and Zhang Yu also hoped that Bai Zhenzhen could take the exam with him and join the sect together.

"A selection exam for clan affairs officers?" Upon hearing this news, Bai Zhenzhen was indeed shocked and said, "There's actually such an opportunity?"

At that moment, Bai Zhenzhen instantly understood why Zhang Yu had suddenly become so full of fighting spirit.

How to join a sect? This was originally a matter shrouded in mystery, making it difficult to find a way forward.

And now... in Zhang Yu's words, it's like the BOSS has shown its health bar.

Bai Zhenzhen understood that for students like them who climbed up step by step from the bottom through learning, cultivation, and exams, exams had always been their forte.

If we could use an exam, a selection process with clear standards, to compete for the opportunity to join a sect... Bai Zhenzhen felt her fighting spirit soaring.

Bai Zhenzhen excitedly exclaimed, "Great! As long as I can get into the sect, I'll never have to worry about being unemployed for the rest of my life!"

"I heard from Teacher Qiqing that unless you commit some earth-shattering mistake, you won't be easily expelled from the sect. This is a place where you can make money for a lifetime and never have to worry about being eliminated."

Hearing Bai Zhenzhen's words, Zhang Yu thought to himself, "The fear of unemployment and the desire for a stable income are ingrained in the bones of the people of Kunxu. But... in Kunxu today, does a stable job for life really exist?"

The image of True Monarch Xinghuo gradually appeared in his mind: "I wonder how Teacher Xinghuo came down here."

Recalling his experience from the 1st to the 5th floor, Zhang Yu felt that the entire Kunxu was like a huge furnace burning fiercely, constantly undergoing new changes and rushing forward at an incredibly rapid pace, with no one able to escape it.

Of course, Zhang Yu still longed for the sect at this moment.

After all, the power of the ritual had been driving him, and he felt compelled to join a sect.

Moreover, only after joining a sect can one gain more opportunities to learn immortal techniques, become stronger and wealthier, and better control one's own destiny.

Legend has it that only by joining one of the ten major sects can one have the opportunity to ascend to immortality.

"To become an immortal..."

Although Zhang Yu was only at the Nascent Soul stage at this moment, a fighting spirit surged in his heart. He wanted to become an immortal and climb to the highest point of Kunxu.

Just then, Zhang Yu's eyes twitched slightly as he saw messages from Magnetism God and Green Wood God, who had extended invitations to the Spirit Realm Conference.

After thinking for a moment, Zhang Yu decided to bring Bai Zhenzhen along to save himself the trouble of repeating the story later.

...

Inside the spirit world conference room.

Seeing Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen arrive together, the Magnetic God sent a message to the Green Wood God: Your good disciple, he never forgets to bring Bai Zhenzhen with him wherever he goes.

Lord Aoki: I think Xiaobai is great, especially last time when she single-handedly supported Zhang Yu with her sword and defeated Zhanxian together with him. That's not something an ordinary person could do.

Magnet Lord: I'm not saying she's bad, I'm just afraid that her extreme emotions will both make and break her.

Seeing Magnetism God's reply, Green Wood God remained silent.

At the same time, Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen had already greeted the two deities together.

Magnetism God said, "Zhang Yu, we have read the message you sent us. The reason we didn't reply to you immediately is that we were just in the middle of a handover with someone, and we were also inquiring about the sect's situation."

Zhang Yu asked curiously, "Handover?"

Qingmu Shenjun explained, "The newly promoted Nascent Soul cultivators from the ten schools will all go to the sect for training, which will last for about five years. During this period, the higher authorities will send Nascent Soul cultivators to oversee each school."

Magnetism God said, "We have completed the handover with the newly arrived Nascent Soul cultivator. For the time being, they will temporarily assume the role of principal..."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yu's heart stirred, and a figure appeared in his mind. He asked, "Among the newly arrived Nascent Soul cultivators, is there one named Yun Zhiguang?"

Magnetism God said, "Oh? It seems she has already contacted you. That's right. Besides her, there is another Nascent Soul cultivator, both from sects. They will be stationed at Wanfa University for the next five years and will also be responsible for promoting the reconstruction tasks inside and outside the university."

Qingmu Shenjun reminded him, "These sect disciples have extraordinary backgrounds and hold high positions of power. Remember not to offend them."

Magnetism God Lord nodded and said, "You've already made quite a splash in this university war. Now it's time to settle down and focus on your cultivation."

"It just so happens that there will be a selection exam for clan affairs officers this time, so you should focus on preparing for the exam from now on."

With mixed feelings, the Magnetic God said, "If one can pass the exam and enter a sect, it will be like a fish leaping over the dragon gate, and the future of immortality will truly be bright."

Qingmu Shenjun sighed, "Entering a sect not only provides better cultivation conditions, but also offers the opportunity to retire into seclusion."

Retirement? Zhang Yu was shocked to hear these two words. Could such a term exist in Kunxu?

Qingmu Shenjun said, "It is said that in the sect, when the Void Refining Realm reaches the last hundred years of their lifespan, they can stop participating in the sect's work and receive a cultivation allowance every year. It can be said that they have ascended to immortality and attained great freedom."

At this point, Aoki no Shinjun's eyes were filled with envy.

Zhang Yu was shocked once again. Kunxu had such a good thing? It was just that such a good thing was reserved for disciples of sects at high levels.

Qingmu Shenjun continued, "It is said that with each advancement in the Void Refining realm, the time one can spend in seclusion will be longer. When one finally ascends to immortality, one will no longer need to work, as the Heavenly Court and the sect will provide for one's needs."

The higher your cultivation level, the more free time you have, and the more stipends you get, right? Zhang Yu cursed inwardly, "This is outrageous! The higher your cultivation level, the more you should work and contribute to the sect. What rest?!"

However, he realized the next moment that, given the nature of the Kunxu people, these high-level cultivators, after retiring, probably didn't work for the sect, but were actually working desperately for their own cultivation and wealth.

Hearing this, Bai Zhenzhen became even more excited and sent a message to Zhang Yu: "Yu Zi! The sect's treatment is amazing! We must break through to the Void Refinement stage together! And then retire together for a hundred years! We can get paid without working every year and control our own time!"

Magnetism God added from the side, "Only within a sect can a Nascent Soul cultivator break through to the Void Refinement realm."

She looked at Zhang Yu and explained, "You are not a Nascent Soul cultivator, so you don't know that if cultivators at our level want to refine their spirit and return to emptiness to break through to the next level, they must reach the 15th level of Kunxu."

The Magnetic God sighed, "Only levels 15 and above contain the immortal elements required for refining the spirit and returning to emptiness."

"If you need to break through to the next level after reaching the Void Refinement Realm, then you need to climb to an even higher level."

"The next level is not higher, and it is impossible to break through there."

Zhang Yu was startled, thinking to himself, "So the only way to break through to a higher realm is to join a sect and climb up the ranks step by step?"

Just then, Zhang Yu thought of Dao Qiankun: "I wonder if Brother Dao has any way to help the Nascent Soul cultivators break through their cultivation limits on the sixth level after taking it?"

As Zhang Yu pondered, Qingmu Shenjun continued, "There are too many benefits to joining a sect. It's a pity that your master and I no longer have the chance. You must seize this opportunity."

Magnetism God said from the side, "We asked the two newly arrived Nascent Soul cultivators about some things regarding the selection exam for sect affairs officers. The first thing to think about for this exam is which sect to apply to and what job position to take."

"The sect is a given. With your degree from Wanfa University, you have the greatest advantage in applying to Wanfa Sect. There's no need to consider other sects."

Aoki, standing nearby, reminded him, "It's July now, Zhang Yu. You're a second-year graduate student, right? You should apply for early graduation as soon as possible. If you can apply with your master's degree, that would be an advantage."

"However, with the war going on for the past two years, you've fallen behind on your graduate studies quite a bit, haven't you? You should catch up as soon as possible and try to get your graduate degree as soon as possible."

Magnetism God agreed: "I'll have True Lord String Sound arrange it for you, so you can finish everything you need to learn, take the exams, and write the papers all at once."

Then the Magnetic God returned to the matter of the sect examination: "I heard from Yun Zhiguang and the others that... this time, almost every mountain in the sect, including halls, pavilions, palaces, and courtyards, will be recruiting for the sect affairs officer selection examination."

"There is even a central institution like the Ascension Hall, where you can directly face the sect leader, deputy sect leader, and the heads of various mountain peaks as soon as you enter. It's like ascending to heaven in one step."

The Azure Wood Divine Lord, standing to the side, disagreed: "The competition in this kind of place is too fierce. The disciples of the sects inside all have powerful backgrounds. Zhang Yu might not be able to advance even after many years."

"Besides, the affairs of the sect are numerous and complicated. I'm afraid that once he goes in, he'll be busy with sect affairs all day long, doing all sorts of chores and tiring work, and he won't even have time to cultivate himself."

"Moreover, such a place is surrounded by powerful cultivators who are watching over him. His every word and action would probably be strictly monitored and restricted. It is not suitable for Zhang Yu at all."

At the same time, Qingmu Shenjun thought to himself, "And the social customs of the upper echelons of the sect... I'm afraid Zhang Yu will find it difficult to adapt. If he offends someone because of this, he will only bring trouble upon himself."

Magnetism God said, "I think so too. Compared to these administrative agencies, working in the field of immortal technology is probably more suitable for Zhang Yu."

"For example, the Heavenly Creation Pavilion is quite good. It specializes in the research of puppet technology. Zhang Yu, you have experience with the Heavenly Sun God and the Azure Water Golden Crystal Armor. Your talent for refining weapons is just as good as mine back then. Once you go there, you will definitely make rapid progress."

"Or Qiankun Pavilion is also very good. It specializes in researching spatial immortal techniques. You have already achieved considerable success in 'Kunlun in the Palm' and have experience in developing Taixu Cloud Treasure, so you have a great advantage."

Magnet Lord said with a smile, "If you can establish yourself in the sect by relying on your weapon-refining skills, it doesn't matter if your background is weak. You can climb up step by step, even if it's a bit slow."

Lord Aoki nodded: "If you want to take the exam for this kind of position, the exam content should be more suitable for you, especially your professional background in weapon crafting, which is an advantage."

Will my background in civil engineering affect my chances of getting into a sect? Zhang Yu really wanted to ask this question, but after thinking about it, he ultimately didn't.

He thought to himself, "Forget it, I'll just ask someone else about this."

After his conversation with Magnet God and Green Wood God, Zhang Yu had indeed become interested in technical positions related to immortal cultivation.

"With my talent, plus the help of Yu Shu, I will be able to cultivate various techniques and learn various skills very quickly."

This is based on Zhang Yu's long-standing experience, and with the addition of the "Myriad Transformations of Freedom" technique he has now mastered, the extra 16 clones can further accelerate his learning and cultivation speed.

Of course, he couldn't have used this technique openly; he must have secretly borrowed it to speed things up.

"Thinking about it this way, it's not difficult for me to make progress in immortal cultivation techniques. Should I choose a position in this field?"

Bai Zhenzhen, standing to the side, thought to herself, "This won't do. All the information I've gathered from Lord Magnetism and Lord Green Wood is about the Myriad Laws Sect. Am I going to have to take the entrance exam for the Myriad Laws Sect?"

Bai Zhenzhen was naturally willing to take the entrance exam for the Wanfa Sect with Zhang Yu.

In fact, if it weren't for the accident on the first floor that allowed Bai Zhenzhen to get into Tianjian University, she should have been admitted to Wanfa University with Zhang Yu back then.

"Sigh, but I already have a bachelor's and master's degree from Tianjian University, so it will probably be very difficult for me to take the entrance exam for Wanfa Sect."

For a moment, Bai Zhenzhen was filled with countless thoughts, and a trace of worry unconsciously appeared in her eyes.

Just then, Zhang Yu said, "True Lord Xinghuo replied to me. Let's go listen to what he has to say."

...

It was another pre-opened meeting room in the spirit world.

Xinghuo Zhenjun took a deep breath, stretched his neck and swung his arms with some relief, and thought to himself, "Finally, I don't have to worry about running out of data in the spirit realm."

Just then, Zhang Yu, Bai Zhenzhen, and Yu Xinghan appeared one after another in front of Xinghuo Zhenjun.

"Everyone's here?" True Monarch Xinghuo said. "Registration for the selection exam for sect affairs officers will begin in two months, and the exam will officially start in another month."

Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen both felt a pang of anxiety upon hearing this: "So fast?"

Yu Xinghan, standing to the side, asked somewhat blankly, "The clan affairs officer exam?"

So True Monarch Xinghuo gave a brief explanation and concluded: "According to the information I have received, the registration scope for this selection exam for sect affairs personnel covers the entire 1st to 10th floors."

Yu Xinghan exclaimed in surprise, "Even the first floor is fine?"

True Monarch Xinghuo said, "Theoretically it's possible, but in reality... the registration requirements are Golden Core cultivators under 150 years old or Nascent Soul cultivators under 400 years old. There probably isn't anyone on the first floor who meets these requirements."

Yu Xinghan nodded slightly, then suddenly realized something: "Master, could it be that you... can also sign up for this sect affairs officer selection exam?"

True Monarch Xinghuo smiled and said, "Not bad. I never thought that I would have the opportunity to return to the sect one day. This time, I will take the sect examination with you all."

"Back then, I was favored by a noble person and was promoted from an outsourced position to a permanent one. I thought I had escaped the ordeal of the imperial examination in this lifetime."

"I never imagined that even after going up and down, I would still have to go through this ordeal."

Shaking his head, True Monarch Xinghuo looked at the three students in front of him and said, "Let's choose our positions first. Do you have any ideas?"

Seeing the three of them shake their heads in unison, True Monarch Xinghuo didn't take it to heart and explained, "Simply put, the Myriad Laws Sect is divided into two lines."

One path focuses on Taoist techniques, while the other focuses on comprehensive management.

"Both tracks offer opportunities for promotion and can be described as promising career paths, but their focuses differ..."

Looking at the three students listening attentively below, Xinghuo Zhenjun couldn't help but recall the scene of instructing the three of them on the first floor back then.

He never imagined that just six or seven years later, the two sides would meet again on the same surface.

This time, all four of them were test takers.

After listening to Xinghuo Zhenjun's explanation, Zhang Yu finally gained a vague understanding of the organizational structure of the Wanfa Sect. He immediately asked, "Teacher Xinghuo, what path do you think we should take?"

Xinghuo Zhenjun said, "Of course, it's comprehensive management."

Bai Zhenzhen said in surprise, "We have no background at all, but we are quite talented. Shouldn't we focus on immortal techniques?"

True Monarch Xinghuo said, "Talent... You've cultivated immortality for so long, how can you still believe in such things? The most important thing in the research of immortal techniques is, of course, money. What good is talent alone?"

"Besides, can't talent be bought? There aren't many things in the sect that can't be bought."

With a sigh, True Monarch Xinghuo continued, "Moreover, the more advanced the immortal technology research, the more secrets and copyrights there are, making it easy for the sect to strictly monitor it."

“Those of you who are being monitored may also become research subjects.”

"Moreover, many advanced immortal techniques are inherently dangerous, and contact with them could lead to irreversible consequences."

Listening to Xinghuo Zhenjun's words, Zhang Yu and the other two immediately sensed the dangers lurking in their research on immortality.

Then Xinghuo Zhenjun continued, "In the field of comprehensive management, some people need money, connections, and background, but others can get there simply by working hard."

Looking at the three, True Monarch Xinghuo explained, "Are you aware that a sect war, a battle between righteous and demonic forces, has been taking place up there?"

Yu Xinghan asked in surprise, "The conflicts between the ten major sects are so intense that they've been at war all along?"

True Monarch Xinghuo shook his head: "It's not because of conflict, but because of interests. Through the 'Sect War, Righteous vs. Demonic Clash' event, in addition to promoting the development of immortal techniques and depleting reserves, sects can also acquire certain immortal elements they need. Besides that, there are also calamities, market stabilization, merit, Heavenly Qi, Earthly Qi..."

"In order to produce various elements of immortality, sects will create various events at fixed times and locations in batches."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yu's heart stirred, and he couldn't help but wonder, "Were all the major events I experienced in the past also created out of some kind of need?"

On the other side, True Monarch Xinghuo continued, "In short, there are many such front-line positions within the sect. These positions are involved in the sect's various plans and participate in the production of various immortal elements. The speed of accumulating merit is very fast, and the base salary is also particularly high. It can be said that they are most suitable for people like us who have no money or power."

Yu Xinghan said, "But that sounds very dangerous. It's easy to go bankrupt, isn't it?"

Starfire True Lord sighed, "If it weren't dangerous, how could it be our turn?"

"Don't think that just because you can get into a sect, you can rest easy."

"There is competition and pressure in the sect just like before. The income is high, but the expenses are even higher. If you fall behind one step, you will fall behind step by step, and in the end, you will not have the chance to quit."

Seeing the three people deep in thought, True Monarch Xinghuo continued, "Keep in mind what I've told you today. If you have any questions about the sect, feel free to ask me anytime."

"Hurry up and choose your application direction as soon as possible. The exam content varies greatly depending on the position. Once you have chosen your direction, I will discuss with you how to prepare for the exam."

Yu Xinghan nodded repeatedly, thinking that more information about the sect affairs officer exam would probably be announced by the righteous gods later. Under the guidance of True Monarch Xinghuo, they were preparing ahead of time, which was an advantage.

True Monarch Xinghuo sighed, "Don't think that with your strength you can be sure of victory in this sect examination."

"As far as I know, there is a lot of opposition within the sect to this exam for lower-level sect affairs officers, and the exam will be quite difficult."

Not long after Zhang Yu and Xinghuo Zhenjun finished their conversation, Yun Zhiguang came looking for them again.

Her projection appeared before Zhang Yu and said, "You want to take the sect exam?"

Seeing Zhang Yu nod, Yun Zhiguang smiled and said, "Guess how many years I took the entrance exam to enter the sect?"

"12 years."

"The imperial examination is not so easy. To think that you can pass it within a few years is wishful thinking, let alone the fact that you only have three months left?"

"Moreover, the sect has already decided that none of you people from levels 2 to 5 will pass this time."

Yun Zhiguang patted Zhang Yu on the shoulder and said, "From now on, help me run the company well at the university and promote the Dharma Realm."

"Work hard in this life, and I'll help you reincarnate into the 11th level in your next life. Then you'll have a better chance of getting into a sect. Once you're in a sect, I'll put in a good word for you. Maybe in a few decades, you can climb to my position."

(End of this chapter)