Including Shi Ji in the Investiture of the Gods was something Shen Gongbao had promised her, and naturally, he wouldn't go back on his word.
But Shen Gongbao had no intention of competing with Jiang Ziya for the thankless task of wielding the Investiture of the Gods on behalf of Heaven.
Therefore, Shen Gongbao did not hesitate to choose the second optional task: the prelude to the Investiture of the Gods.
"Fellow Daoist Wen Zhong, if I want to use the Investiture of the Gods, I must borrow the fortune of a nation. Therefore, I need your help to obtain an official position in the Shang Dynasty as soon as possible. Is that possible?"
Shen Gongbao looked at Wen Zhong with a sincere expression.
For so long, Jiang Ziya had been unable to activate the Investiture of the Gods in Xiqi, mainly because this Jiang Ziya was no longer the Prime Minister of Xiqi.
Without this identity, he naturally could not use the national fortune of Xiqi, and could not fully activate the Investiture of the Gods, which led to the fact that the Investiture of the Gods war, which should have started long ago, has been delayed until now.
Of course, Shen Gongbao also needs the blessing of a nation's fortune to fully activate the Investiture of the Gods.
Fortunately, the Shang Dynasty was still the ruler of the world at this time, and its national fortune far surpassed that of Xiqi. It only needed to activate the Investiture of the Gods, and did not need Shen Gongbao and Jiang Ziya to become prime ministers.
Therefore, our Grand Tutor.
Open the back door, please!
Shen Gongbao actually wanted to seek an official position in the Shang Dynasty in order to stir up the Investiture of the Gods?
Was this ultimately a benefit or a drawback for the Shang Dynasty?
Wen Zhong was a disciple of the Jie Sect, but he was also a veteran of three reigns of the Shang Dynasty and had received great favors from the previous emperor of the Shang Dynasty. Although Shen Gongbao said that he opened the Investiture of the Gods in order to put Shi Ji on the list, he had to consider the possible impact of this action on the Shang Dynasty.
Just as Wen was weighing the pros and cons, the Holy Mother of Wudang had been completely awakened by Shen Gongbao's words.
Shen Gongbao actually wanted to use the fate of the Shang Dynasty to start the Investiture of the Gods?
Could it be...?
The Holy Mother of Wudang suddenly thought of a rumor from decades ago.
Immediately, the Holy Mother of Wudang looked at Shen Gongbao in disbelief:
"Shen Gongbao, could it be that you too are destined to be a god?"
When she uttered those words, the heart of the Holy Mother of Wudang trembled.
Their sect's doctrine is to seize the last thread of life from heaven and earth, but the Holy Mother of Wudang herself believed in the Mandate of Heaven.
According to her own words, it means that if you don't understand destiny, how can you find a glimmer of hope in the long journey of destiny?
To seize a sliver of heavenly secrets is itself a sliver of destiny bestowed upon all living beings by this world.
Their Jie Sect is known as the Temple of Ten Thousand Immortals. From the moment she learned of the Investiture of the Gods calamity, the Holy Mother Wudang knew that their Jie Sect would inevitably be caught in a calamity, and that they would be deeply mired in it.
Therefore, she has been searching for a glimmer of hope for their Jie Sect all along.
However, the Investiture of the Gods was a chessboard personally set up by the Dao Lord. Even his master, the Sage Tongtian, could only participate as a player under its rules, let alone her, who was merely a second-generation disciple of the Jie Sect.
The chessboard was too big. Even though she was usually arrogant and exceptionally intelligent, she felt powerless on the chessboard of the Investiture of the Gods.
But now...
The Holy Mother of Wudang stared intently at Shen Gongbao.
She desperately needed all the answers.
An answer that could completely change the fate of their sect.
Feeling the burning gaze of the Holy Mother of Wudang, Shen Gongbao gave a self-deprecating smile.
She knew what the Virgin Mary of Wudang was expecting.
But what about those who are destined to be deified?
In his previous life, he initially thought that he could change everything with his identity as the chosen one to become a god, but in the end he realized that no matter how illustrious the title of the chosen one to become a god was, he was still just a pawn on the chessboard.
The sage is the player who holds the chessboard, someone who can overturn the chessboard.
When you are merely a pawn, never try to outmaneuver a player, because doing so will only lead you to utter ruin.
Shen Gongbao shook his head slightly, his tone calm:
"Just as Fellow Daoist Wudang thought, I am also one of the people destined to be appointed as gods, but I cannot help your Jie Sect."
The Holy Mother of Wudang didn't listen to Shen Gongbao's next words at all, because at this moment, several words kept echoing in her mind—"I am also a person destined by Heaven to be conferred the title of God."
These words are incredibly valuable.
At this moment, the Holy Mother of Wudang's eyes turned red, and she suddenly looked at Wen Zhong:
"Help him, Wen Zhong. Today, in the name of Senior Sister Jin Ling, I'm asking you: whatever official position Shen Gongbao wants, give him that position!"
Shen Gongbao was startled by the appearance of the Holy Mother Wudang and hurriedly explained:
"Given the Shang Dynasty's national fortune, activating the Investiture of the Gods doesn't require a high-ranking official position; simply being able to influence the fortune of a region is sufficient!"
The Holy Mother of Wudang did not respond, but instead bowed solemnly to Shen Gongbao once again:
"Leave Qiongxiao to me. I will ensure her safety until you return. As for Shiji, I'll leave her to you, fellow Daoist!"
Beside him, Wen Zhong's excitement was no less than that of the Holy Mother of Wudang.
On that day, when it was learned that Yuanshi Tianzun had sent his disciples Guangchengzi and Jiang Ziya to Xiqi, the entire Chaoge Hall was eerily quiet.
What is Guang Chengzi's identity?
That was the Emperor's army!
The implications of him bringing Jiang Ziya into Xiqi are self-evident.
At that moment, everyone wished they could kill Guang Chengzi and Jiang Ziya to eliminate any future troubles.
But he was a disciple of a sage, someone the Great Shang Dynasty could not afford to offend.
As a high-ranking official of three dynasties, Wen Zhongtai was well aware of the immense impact of this overwhelming force of fate on their Great Shang Dynasty. With the overwhelming tide of change approaching, their Great Shang Dynasty might truly be ruthlessly crushed.
In recent days, he had sensed the restless ambitions of Ji Chang, the Marquis of Xibo, and the undercurrents among the important officials of the court.
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