Chapter 758 Ode to Heaven and Earth (Thanks to "Shu Mu Shen Shan Chao" for the generous donation)

"Synchronized with the latest sect curriculum system, covering the preliminary examination, re-examination, and interview for the sect examination!"

"Personalized learning plans are tailored to each student to help them overcome their weaknesses."

"There are also the most realistic mock exams, allowing you to experience the exam atmosphere in advance, adapt to the exam rhythm, and remain calm and composed when you actually face the examiners, giving you an edge over your competitors."

In the live stream, Feng Tingting, who had received advertising fees, was playing an advertisement for Xinghuo Kaozong. In response to numerous questions from viewers, she said, "I have listened to Xinghuo Zhenjun's lectures, and they are really well-taught."

"However, the competition this year is too fierce, so I plan to take a year to prepare and wait for the opportunity next year."

"It is also thanks to True Monarch Zhuyi and the others that we passed the interview and secured the opportunity for us to take the exam in the future."

At this point, Feng Tingting seemed to recall the first time she met Zhang Yu.

When Ye Xingli introduced Zhang Yu to her that time, Feng Tingting thought Zhang Yu was a newly purchased soul cultivator and wondered how he could be bought while still alive.

She said in the live broadcast room: "I remember when I first met True Lord Zhuyi, I found that apart from his eye bones, he had no other Dharma bones on his body."

"I knew back then that the other party was no ordinary person. Now that I think about it, this move was quite meaningful... It was probably a way to temper one's own physical body, not relying on the convenience of the Dharma Body, but constantly tempering every inch of one's own body and honing body tempering skills."

"It was this attitude of never relaxing his physical cultivation at any moment that gave True Monarch Zhuyi a huge advantage in the final body-refining challenge."

...

In the Songyang hometown group, although everyone was busy with their studies, overtime work, or part-time jobs, they still managed to spare a little time to gather in the same spiritual space to watch the live interview together.

Song Hailong, a former top student at Bailong High School, couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement as he looked at Yu Xinghan, who had finally passed the interview: "Good! As expected of the man who once defeated me and became the number one in Bailong."

Looking at the five people who finally passed the interview, Lian Tianji thought to herself, "Zhang Yu didn't lie to me... they really passed. In the future, we can all take the sect exam."

Qian Shen, who was once in the same class as Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen, couldn't help but sigh as he looked at their profile pictures: "The examination score will be the ultimate evaluation system for cultivators from level 1 to level 10 in the future. Even students like Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen, who have surpassed the conventional evaluation system, can still be included."

Zhou Chechen and Lan Ling, two former student council officers from Songyang High School, had a rare reunion today.

Lanling privately messaged, "Do you think if they still ask us for dirt on Zhang Yu now, and want us to report him, they'll offer even more?"

Zhou Chechen punched him in the chest and said, "Although we had some grudges with Zhang Yu back in high school, but..."

He looked at the final list of accepted candidates and sighed softly, "This is our... and everyone's future opportunity to climb to the pinnacle of immortality. How can we destroy it?"

The grudges from high school flashed through their minds. The anger and resentment of being repeatedly insulted seemed insignificant to them at this moment, and they even felt a little nostalgic.

Lanling said, "I was just saying. As for the Imperial Examination... who wouldn't want to give it a try? Even if you offered me more money, I wouldn't want to give up this opportunity. Hehe, in that sense, we deserve some credit for making the Imperial Examination a regular occurrence this time, but unfortunately, nobody knows it."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Chechen said, "It's not just this examination. Last time we held back the collapsing sky, and the time we used billions to mend the heavens and break through the firmament, we were there to lend a hand in all of those things..."

Lanling suddenly laughed: "Didn't you say you didn't buy Feather Bonds or grab any red envelopes? Or did you do it secretly?"

Zhou Chechen was slightly taken aback and said somewhat awkwardly, "Lanling... when I first got into university, I actually still had a tiny bit of a desire to get revenge."

"But now..." he sighed, "I am truly, utterly convinced."

"With all the earth-shattering things he has done, he has saved us from the collapse of the sky and brought us a glimpse of the pinnacle of immortality... Even if I were to go back to high school and lose ten or a hundred more times, I would be willing to do it."

In a low-pixel space in the spirit world.

Ji Yuanshu, who was once classmates with Zhang Yu and Yu Xinghan in the Department of Civil Engineering, is also looking at the interview list at this moment.

He heard that advertisements for the Imperial Academy were everywhere, but Ji Yuanshu couldn't see a single one.

He understood that this was because he had become a soul cultivator, so all the examination advertisements avoided him, leaving no trace like the wind passing by.

Looking at Zhang Yu on the list, Ji Yuanshu couldn't help but sigh softly, "It's a blessing to be born in the same era as you. But for me... it's also a tragedy."

"It's a pity I was born a year later."

If he could go back in time, Ji Yuanshu would really like to tell his past self: Avoid his sharp edge!

If there's anything else to avoid, it's not cryptocurrency trading, especially Qiongjiang Coin.

On the construction site, watching Yu Xinghan finally pass through, Ping Han excitedly let out a series of vibrations, which were only stopped after Fu Xinyao comforted him for a while.

Ping Han sighed, "Zhang Yu and the others have really knocked the door open, but unfortunately, I'll never have that chance in my lifetime."

"Xin Yao, you're still young. You don't need to waste your time like I have. Work hard in the future, try to get out of this overtime-working place as soon as possible, and go back to Hehuan University. Maybe you'll even have a chance to get into a sect."

Ping Han thought that if Fu Xinyao could be admitted to a sect in the future, he might have a chance to go up and see for himself.

Fu Xinyao stared intently at Yu Xinghan's profile picture, then suddenly said, "Doesn't this person look familiar? He seems to be one of our former clients."

For Ping Han, he doesn't recognize most of his clients. According to him, they are not the same faces he encountered when he was working.

However, Yu Xinghan... he did have a deep impression of him, after all, the other party was Zhang Yu's friend, and he had known him since he was in the Department of Civil Engineering.

Ping Han replied, "I have indeed had contact with them."

On the campus of Youming University, watching Yu Xinghan emerge victorious, Wang Yin shouted "Good!" three times.

Wang Yin: "Next year! That's when I'll be accepted into a sect!"

Wang Yin understood that the competition for the imperial examination would only become more intense year by year, so he was determined to devote everything to the examination next year.

"It's a pity that the old man went to higher up for training, so it's inconvenient for him to transfer money now."

Thinking of this, Wang Yin decided to try to ask Zhang Yu to help him contact the Yin Spring above in the future, so that he could get gold coins from the old things, which would further increase his success rate in the imperial examination.

Meanwhile, on the other side, Wen Wuyai of Tianjian University was looking at Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen on the list, thinking to himself, "Zhenzhen, Zhang Yu, I will definitely catch up with you."

"I want to stand with you."

"It would be best to stand among you and be connected with you."

As the interview results came out, Wen Wuyai could feel that the harsh noise that had been there because he had taken time off to prepare for the exam had disappeared a lot.

Clearly, Zhang Yu and his group's act of breaking through the Heavenly Gate has garnered more support for all students preparing for the exam.

Meanwhile, some members of Wen Wuyai's sect suggested that he find Bai Zhenzhen and go to the Heavenly Sword Sect with her, where he could work and prepare for the exam at the same time.

Wen Wuyai hesitated at this: "Should I stay down here to prepare for the exam, or try to go up with Azhen..."

While countless people on floors 1 to 10 were affected by the results of this religious examination.

The flying boat that Zhang Yu and his companions were traveling on had already traversed the clouds and was about to return to the fifth level of Kunxu.

On the flying boat, Bai Zhenzhen and Le Mulan, with Zhang Yu's help, suppressed the Kao Zong clone within their bodies once again and returned to normal.

Looking at Zhang Yu in front of her, Le Mulan told him about the outsourcing invitation that the sect had given her.

"Inviting you up?" Zhang Yu's eyes flickered slightly, his first thought being the possibility that Le Mulan's life-extending ability had been discovered.

After thinking for a moment, he said, "What do you think?"

Le Mulan said, "I... am a little worried."

Zhang Yu nodded: "It's normal to be worried. To be honest... I don't recommend you accept this invitation."

“After all, you are not a disciple of the sect, and the status of outsourced personnel is low. Once you go up and become an outsourced person under them, the initiative will be in their hands, and there will be no way for us to help you.”

Upon hearing this, Le Mulan looked at Zhang Yu with hopeful eyes and said, "Then can I go to the sect with you?"

Le Mulan knew that if she could go up with Zhang Yu and his group, she would become an outsourced employee under Zhang Yu and his group, and would be able to receive their protection.

Even without the interference of the Kao Zong's memories, Le Mulan still felt a strong sense of resentment about this defeat.

She also wanted to enter a sect, to catch a glimpse of the scenery at the peak of immortality, and to keep up with Zhang Yu's pace.

If one can enter a sect to prepare for the exam, then the success rate of returning to the lower levels to participate in the sect exam the following year will definitely skyrocket.

In particular, Zhang Yu has always assisted Le Mulan in her cultivation, and even several changes in her physique were directly related to Zhang Yu's constant stimulation.

But seeing the longing in Yue Mulan's eyes, Zhang Yu said, "I'm sorry, Mulan, I've already promised Senior Sister Ye Xingli that I would bring her into the sect."

Hearing these words, Le Mulan felt a wave of bitterness wash over her. She thought to herself, "Is it because my performance this time was too poor?"

"Is it because my score was too low that Zhang Yu didn't want to take me up?"

"Am I no longer qualified to be Zhang Yu's teammate?"

Le Mulan never imagined that one day... she would be disliked by Zhang Yu because of her low score.

But then she thought about it again and realized it was normal. What qualifications did someone of her level have to be a friend of a sect leader?

A surge of intense shame and unease welled up within her, making her want to turn and run away immediately to avoid further humiliation and disappointment.

But the desire for the pinnacle of immortality burned like fire in Le Mulan's heart, making her want to ask Zhang Yu again.

“I… I can give you all my spirit coins, and I can even pay back the seed fee I owe you…” Le Mulan opened her mouth, about to say these words.

But before Le Mulan could even hesitate, Zhang Yu continued, "Don't worry, given our relationship, we definitely won't leave you alone down there."

He smiled at Le Mulan and said, "I've already discussed it with Yu Xinghan. He'll take you into the Wanfa Sect to find outsourcing work."

Upon hearing this, Le Mulan's eyes welled up slightly. She bit her lip and looked at Zhang Yu, saying, "Zhang Yu... I just thought you guys were disgusted with me."

“How could that be?” Zhang Yu said, “Have you forgotten? Mu Lan, we’re sworn brothers, we’ve been together since we entered university.”

"I have said that if we are going to die, we will die together; if we are going to go bankrupt, we will go bankrupt together. I will not enjoy the future glory alone."

Le Mulan nodded firmly: "Next year, believe me, next year... I will definitely be admitted to the sect!"

Zhang Yu: "Of course I believe you."

Zhang Yu knew that Le Mulan possessed potential and talent. If she prepared well over the next year, she would definitely have a good chance of joining a sect next year.

"At that time, Le Mulan can bring others up to the sect to prepare for the exam."

“I can bring another companion along.”

Listening to Zhang Yu's inner thoughts, Fu Ji thought to herself, "This kid hasn't even officially entered the sect yet, but he's already thinking about constantly stuffing his own people in to cultivate his future team. Without realizing it, he's learned a lot from me too."

After exchanging a few words about joining the sect, Le Mulan asked another question: "Didn't Yu Xinghan plan to bring anyone else up with him?"

"You mean Li Xuelian?" Zhang Yu said, "True Lord Xinghuo will take her with him. After all, they are father and daughter. It seems they are going up there to see their former family."

Just then, news of Bai Zhenzhen surfaced in Zhang Yu's mind.

Bai Zhenzhen: Yu Zi, come quick! So many people have come to the fifth floor to pick us up!

Zhang Yu's heart stirred, realizing that this must be another propaganda campaign arranged by the Heavenly Court to further spread the influence of this examination.

A moment later, Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen walked hand in hand to the bow of the flying boat and looked down at the crowd below.

At the same time, Xinghuo Zhenjun, Yu Xinghan, and Kuang Tianqing also stood beside them, facing the crowd in the sky.

Le Mulan stood in the shadows behind them, watching Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen's backs, looking forward to the future when she could stand side by side with them.

"Next time... I will definitely not fail the test again next time."

In Zhang Yu's eyes, the fifth floor of the sky was already occupied by a large number of people, and above each person's head, there were projections, as if a huge fire was burning in the sky.

Some are "[Fist] Candlelight [Fire]", some are "[Fist] Starfire [Fire]", and others have added Bai Zhenzhen's Taoist name "Bai Yao".

Yu Xinghan and Kuang Tianqing's Daoist titles were not well-known; they were simply referred to by their given names.

Seeing this scene, Zhang Yu was also shocked, and the moment when he scattered red envelopes and led everyone to break through the sky reappeared in his mind.

However, at that time, he was making a desperate gamble in a hopeless situation, chasing a glimmer of hope in despair.

Now he is full of pride and satisfaction. Not only has he joined the Wanfa Sect and achieved unparalleled success, but he has also injected a trace of his own will into the first to tenth levels of Kunxu.

When Zhang Yu and the other four appeared, a series of cheers erupted at the scene. Divine light and celestial music descended from the sky, and countless celestial flowers and auspicious clouds spread out from the spirit world.

Heaven and earth seemed to be singing praises to these five candidates, and the spirit world seemed to be paying tribute to them.

Bathed in countless rays of light, Zhang Yu and his companions appeared as if they were gods descending to earth.

Deng Bingding descended from the sky and addressed the five people: "Gentlemen, thank you for setting an example for all living beings and for your contributions to the normalization of the selection examinations for clan affairs officers from levels 1 to 10..."

Immediately afterwards, five divine lights descended from the sky, enveloping Zhang Yu and his companions.

A projection appeared above the heads of Bai Zhenzhen and the other three: Outstanding Candidates in the First Selection Examination for Clan Affairs Officials (Levels 1-10)

The projected text above Zhang Yu's head was even more dazzling and magnificent, reading: "First Place in the First Selection Examination for Clan Affairs Officers (Levels 1-10)."

This title became a recognition bestowed by the Heavenly Court, and Zhang Yu could release this projection for free anytime, anywhere, as long as he connected to the Spirit Realm.

Seeing this scene, True Monarch Tian Sha sighed, "I reckon that no future clan affairs officer will ever be as glamorous as this one."

Looking at the projection above Zhang Yu's head, the Master of Miraculous Healing said with some surprise, "In ancient times, this would be the top scholar, right?"

After receiving praise from the Heavenly Court, Zhang Yu was invited by Deng Bingding to speak in the sky.

Looking at the crowd and feeling the attention from countless people across the spirit realm, Zhang Yu thought for a moment... and finally said, "Everyone... go and take the sect exam!"

As Zhang Yu channeled his energy, his voice swept across the land like rolling thunder, echoing throughout the heavens and earth and spreading far and wide.

"Go and join a sect!"

"Go and get into the Myriad Laws Sect! Get into the Heavenly Sword Sect! Get into the Heavenly Demon Sect! Get into the Vajra Sect! Get into the Netherworld Palace! Get into the Immortal Weapon Mansion..."

"Charge to the 11th floor, charge to the 12th floor, charge to the even higher Kunxu!"

“I’ll be waiting for you there.”

At that moment, Zhang Yu's voice seemed to drown out all other sounds in the world, and after he finished speaking, the whole world seemed to fall silent for a moment.

But then... a roar like a tsunami came from all directions.

At this moment, Zhang Yu completely ignited the desire in the hearts of countless cultivators to charge towards the pinnacle of immortality.

In a short time, countless cultivators throughout the Kunxu realm, from level 1 to level 10, resolved to enter a sect in the future.

Deng Bingding watched this scene quietly from the side, seemingly already envisioning the increasingly fierce competition for the selection of religious affairs officers year after year.

But Deng Bingding knew... this was now the only hope for the lower classes, a last resort for those who wanted to climb upwards.

"20 years? 30 years? Or 40 years? Before long, those above will reincarnate and grow to the point where they can participate in the first to tenth levels of the clan examination."

Deng Bingding thought to himself, "These few decades... this is the last window of opportunity. Once the reincarnated students start participating in the next examination, they will occupy a huge number of spots, and the intensity of the competition for the examination will increase rapidly."

"The best chance for lower-level candidates to join a sect is to do their best to pass the exam within the next 20 to 40 years."

"And in this process, as they continuously increase the intensity of competition at the lower levels, they will have a chance to retain more spots when facing competition from reincarnation in the future."

"True Lord Zhuyi, you think so too, don't you?"

Zhang Yu's thoughts at that moment were very simple, to sum it up as... Silly kids! Hurry up and take the test! The water droplets are coming!

At the same time, Fuki nodded repeatedly in agreement as she listened to Zhang Yu's words.

"Excellent, excellent. We should encourage the cultivators from levels 1 to 10 to seize the opportunity to pass the exam."

“The cultivators on the 1st to 10th floors, regardless of their previous relationship or opinions with Zhang Yu, are inherently on the same side as Zhang Yu, or even in the same camp, after entering the sect.”

"As the ten major sects recruit people year by year, these people will become Zhang Yu's natural allies, or even become part of Zhang Yu's core group."

"The more of these people in the sect, the better."

At the same time, True Monarch Tiansha looked in Zhang Yu's direction and sighed, "Only by entering a sect can one have the chance to become an immortal. Today, Zhang Yu and the other four have not only stumbled upon the opportunity to enter a sect, but also a glimmer of hope for immortality."

The Master of Miraculous Hands nodded and said, "Yes, staying at the university or going to a giant company will no longer be the first choice for students from the top ten universities. Maybe in the future, they will have to start preparing for the sect exam as soon as they enter the university."

Heavenly Killer True Lord suddenly said, "I'm even considering committing suicide and being reincarnated to take the exam."

The Master of Miraculous Hands initially thought the other party was joking, but when he turned to look at the solemn gaze of the Master of Heavenly Slaughter, he exclaimed in surprise, "You're not serious, are you? We don't have the methods of those geniuses in the sect. Even if you were reincarnated, you wouldn't remember who you are."

The Heavenly Slaughter True Lord remained silent, seemingly caught in a dilemma.

On the other side, Tu Lishan looked at the promotion news and thought to himself, "He's the head of the Civil Engineering Department?"

He understood that, thanks to his achievements in nurturing Zhang Yu and Yu Xinghan, two disciples of the sect, together with Qingmu Shenjun, the position of head of the Civil Engineering Department would inevitably belong to him in the future.

But after thinking it over, Tulishan decided to focus all his energy on the examination.

"Moreover... I already have a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, a master's degree in civil engineering, a doctorate in civil engineering, and I'm also a professor in civil engineering. If I were to add the position of head of the civil engineering department... I'm afraid I'd never be able to move myself into the sect."

On the other side of the construction site, Xiangshan was filled with excitement, still repeatedly playing the scene of Zhang Yu's final victory. He thought to himself: Demonic martial arts are actually the final key to the sect examination.

Looking at the five people standing at the bow of the ship, Ying Mingchi from Tianyao University knew that one of the five recruits had demon blood flowing through his veins. He thought to himself: It seems that 20% of the lower-level recruits are of demon lineage. There are also many demon lineage test points in the questions. Demon lineage examination... Perhaps it is very supported by the higher-ups. It really has potential.

As Xiong Wenwu looked at the list of job openings, his gaze unconsciously drifted towards the mount position.

Yingxin's thoughts connected to the cryogenic chamber in the spirit world, and she looked at her grandfather, who was frozen in a black and white state.

With each overtime shift, before they knew it, Yingxin's grandfather had reached the end of his soul cultivation period and entered a long period of slumber.

Yingxin left a message for the other party: Grandpa, thanks to the efforts of True Lord Zhuyi and the others, the selection examination for clan affairs officers has become a regular occurrence.

Yingxin: I will also participate in the clan examination in the future. Perhaps our Ying family will produce a clan affairs officer in the future.

...

While the storms of Kaozong swept back and forth across levels 1 to 10, somewhere on the 11th level of Kunxu...

Magnetism God looked at the light screen in front of him, which was displaying the list of newly recruited personnel of the Myriad Laws Sect.

His gaze swept over all the names, and Magnetism God had already locked onto Zhang Yu's name, and then locked onto the names of Yu Xinghan and others.

"Old Gao!" She grabbed the Azure Wood Divine Lord beside her and said, "It's Zhang Yu! He passed the Imperial Law Pavilion exam! This time, three people from the Myriad Laws Sect passed the exam!"

Looking at Zhang Yu's name on the light screen, Lord Qingmu exclaimed, "He really got into the Myriad Laws Sect?"

Watching the Magnetic God's fleeting figure, Aoki asked, "Where are you going?"

The Magnetic God said, "The results are out. I'll go ask Nie Lian and Yin Quan how their students did. We're old friends, so I should at least show some concern for them."

Qingmu Shenjun thought to himself, "Are you concerned about their grades? You're just afraid that others won't know that Zhang Yu and the others have been admitted to the sect."

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