FVN Chapter 70 Imperial Decree and Imperial Edict
Chapter 70 Imperial Decree and Imperial Edict
Chapter 70 Imperial Decree and Imperial Edict
Back at their waterside residence, some were happy while others were sad, a testament to the myriad aspects of life.
After a short rest and a meal, Shen Yanshan led the group into a study to explain how to formally join the Daoist lineage.
Shen Yanshan looked at the documents on the table and slowly began to speak.
"Although the grand examination is over, the real selection has just begun. Our Daoist temple adopts a two-way selection process for those who enter the Daoist lineage, and the document used is called the Chengxian Tie (承仙帖).
"You need to write down your desired lineage on the Immortal Inheritance Certificate and send it to the Dao Court, which will then forward it to the corresponding sect."
"The Immortal Ascension Token can list up to three sects, and the requests from these three sects are parallel. However, if none of the three sects agree to accept you, then your results in this assessment will be invalidated, and you will not have a second chance to participate in the assessment. Therefore, you must be extremely careful in submitting the Immortal Ascension Token."
Shen Yanshan added, "However, there are many temporary strongholds of various sects within the Floating Scale Cave Heaven. You can go there to inquire first, which will provide more assurance. Some candidates who perform exceptionally well in the major examinations may even be invited by their sects."
After speaking, Shen Yanshan distributed the Inheritance Certificates.
This post is made from extremely precious spiritual mulberry jade skin. It has a warm and smooth feel like jade and emits a faint fragrance. It is a very exquisite spiritual material.
Moreover, the materials used for the Chengxian Scroll are different.
Zhao Cheng'an and Chen Heng's posts had a faint golden glow and were very beautiful, while Xiang Yunyuan's post was much simpler and more unadorned.
However, the result of this assessment was beyond Xiang Yunyuan's expectations. He still had a happy look on his face and happily fiddled with the post in his hand.
Of the five students from the entire Seven Kingdoms Imperial Academy who participated in the examination, only Zhao Cheng'an and two others possessed the necessary credentials, while Xu Baiheng,
Neither Sun Fuli nor the other person had the Inheritance Certificate.
As candidates who failed the exam, they were not qualified to choose a lineage and could only wait to be selected by second-rate or lower lineages or some small and medium-sized cultivation families.
The two of them had their heads down, and their expressions were somewhat gloomy.
The Dao Court's grand examination had only ended less than half a day ago. Although they were all in the same room, their future developments were already drastically different.
Zhao Cheng'an was flipping through a book of materials that had been handed out when he noticed a problem and couldn't help but ask about it.
"Master, it seems that the Dao lineages that can be selected on this Immortal Inheritance Token are only first-rate and second-rate, and there are no Golden Core Dao lineages. Why is that?"
Shen Yanshan did not answer directly, but instead asked a question in return.
"Cheng'an, what are Golden Core cultivators called in the cultivation world?"
Zhao Chengan was stunned for a moment.
"True Lord?"
Shen Yanshan then stroked his long beard and explained with a smile.
"Since he is a true ruler, his orders are as firm as mountains and must not be disobeyed."
"You can't directly register for the Golden Core lineage; you can only wait to be selected by them. If you are selected by the Golden Core lineage, a special colorful phoenix will come to deliver the message. It's a very ceremonial ceremony, called the Phoenix Edict and Register in the cultivation world, which is similar to the imperial examination in your mortal dynasty."
Zhao Cheng'an thought to himself, "So that's how it is."
After the meeting ended, everyone dispersed from the study and walked outside.
On the way, the group discussed where they planned to go.
Chen Heng, gripping the hilt of his sword, spoke first.
"I plan to choose one from several sword sects. Although many people don't see sword cultivation as a particularly promising future, I still intend to follow my heart. Only by achieving unity of mind and spirit can one go further on this path."
Zhao Chengan nodded.
"I support your choice; what suits you best is the best choice."
Xiang Yunyuan sighed and said with some helplessness.
"I plan to choose a lineage that leans towards engineering. I know I have very poor talent in cultivation, and although these lineages are a bit tiring, it's easier to earn spirit stones, so it's a viable way out."
Several people have made plans for their future.
When Zhao Cheng'an was mentioned, Xiang Yunyuan turned his head and asked.
"Brother Zhao, what about you? Where are you planning to go?"
Zhao Cheng'an hesitated for a moment, and was about to answer when he heard a clear voice coming from afar.
"Would Zhao be willing to consider our Qingmu Academy?"
Under the sunlight outside, a middle-aged cultivator stood with his hands behind his back, a polite smile on his face. This person was Lin Tan.
Lin Tan and I arrived at an elegant teahouse.
Lin Tan poured Zhao Cheng'an a cup of tea and introduced him.
"Zhao, try this Lingwu tea. This tea comes from Lingwu Peak in our Taoist academy. It has the effects of clearing the mind and brightening the eyes, and nourishing the spirit."
Zhao Cheng'an took a bite and felt that the taste was indeed good, with a faint fragrance that went straight to his Niwan Palace.
When the two got down to business, Lin Tan's expression became serious.
"To be honest, I was the reviewer for Zhao's previous article, and I've been following you for the past few years. Your performance in the major exam was outstanding, and our Qingmu Academy sincerely hopes that you can join us."
"For this, we are willing to offer various benefits. For example, an unconditional monthly stipend of one hundred spirit stones, priority review rights, one hundred acres of high-quality spirit fields, and the qualification to enter the Green Seedling Immortal Class."
"This Immortal Class is a talent cultivation program that Qingmu Dao Academy focuses on launching, and there are even Foundation Establishment True Persons to provide guidance and support."
Lin Tan then continued his persuasion.
"Qingmu Academy is a first-class sect in the East Sea region specializing in spiritual plant breeding, possessing the most complete germplasm resource bank. Student Zhao has an exceptional talent for cultivating spiritual plants, and Qingmu Academy provides a complete stage for you to showcase your strengths. The two complement each other perfectly."
To be fair, Zhao Cheng'an thought that the offer Lin Tan made was very generous, even somewhat beyond his expectations.
However, Zhao Cheng'an does not want to limit his future development to spiritual plants.
Simply put, the study of spiritual plants was actually a means of survival for the seven kingdoms, who were too poor to do so.
Although Zhao Cheng'an has achieved his current status entirely through his own efforts, the Qiankun Cauldron has also played a role in enhancing his cultivation process. He still hopes to explore the potential of the Qiankun Cauldron in other aspects.
However, Zhao Chengan did not refuse directly, but spoke politely.
"Thank you for your kind offer, Senior Lin. I will seriously consider it. I am also very grateful that you came in person to explain these matters to me."
Lin Tan smiled.
"It's no trouble at all. It's my good fortune to communicate with a genius like you."
"Student Zhao, there's no need to rush into a decision. Other lineages will definitely contact you later, but I believe that what our Qingmu Academy offers is the most suitable for you."
The two parted ways in the teahouse.
In the following days, just as Lin Tan had predicted, several more leaders of various sects came to visit him.
Among them are the Jade Capital Academy, the Myriad Laws Sect, the Heavenly Craft Pavilion, the Alchemy Sect, and so on.
These are all renowned, top-tier sects that have discovered Zhao Cheng'an's immense potential. Depending on the sect's resources and the direction of their research, the treatment they can offer varies.
For example, the person in charge of Yujing Academy said to Zhao Cheng'an.
"Our academy has a large number of rare and unique books, research records from our predecessors, and the most advanced equipment for cultivating immortality. We can allocate the opportunity to use them to Zhao every month."
The person in charge of Tiangong Pavilion made a promise.
"The Heavenly Craft Pavilion specializes in weapon crafting, puppet making, and cultivation engineering. The sect's internal resources can quickly monetize some of Zhao's ideas and bring in a large amount of spirit stones in return."
The resources offered by the Dan Ding Sect are relatively simple and unpretentious, yet they are very attractive.
A large amount of medicinal resources can help him quickly improve his cultivation level. Zhao Cheng'an's aptitude is a weakness, which is something he urgently needs.
Moreover, since experiencing the Gathering Yuan Pill last time, Zhao Cheng'an has developed a great interest in elixirs.
Of all the arts of cultivating immortality, alchemy comes first.
Because other methods of refining artifacts, spiritual plants, talismans, and formations all ultimately rely on external forces, while elixirs can bring about the most fundamental improvement in cultivation, which is incomparable to other methods.
After careful consideration, Zhao Chengan finally made a decision.
He took the Chengxian Scroll and wrote three names on it.
Qingmu Dao Academy, Danding Sect, and Tiangong Pavilion.
He chose these three top-tier sects as his parallel choices for the Immortal Inheritance Certificate.
Next, it's time to wait for the final result.