Shennong Dao Master
Chapter 164 - 102: Appointment of Officials, Selection and Transfer, National Fortune Entering the Body (End of this Volume)_2

Chapter 164: Chapter 102: Appointment of Officials, Selection and Transfer, National Fortune Entering the Body (End of this Volume)_2

As long as one got an A, they passed.

Zhao Xing hadn’t expected Zong Shichang to also get a lower A.

Although he couldn’t speak, Mr. Zong at that moment exuded a sense of pride, his chest puffed out straight.

If not for being forbidden to speak, he would’ve surely called over the servants to distribute some celebratory money.

"Four out of fifteen passed, almost a third, which aligns with the ratios of previous years," Zhao Xing thought.

Although the questions were harder this time, the court’s acceptance ratio didn’t fluctuate too much.

As for the other departments, Shen Zhui from the military department also got an upper A, with eighteen people getting A in total.

Ten people from the Ritual Hall.

Eight people from the Heavenly Workshop got A, and six from the Weaving Bureau.

Only two from the temple.

In the various departments, the military department had the most participants, followed by the Ritual Hall, then the Heavenly Workshop, the Weaving Bureau, with the Minister of Agriculture Supervision having the second least, and the temple the least.

"If it were the prefecture city, there would be additional occupations like doctors, musicians, and dance masters, but Gucheng is merely a county, so it lacks these occupations," Zhao Xing thought.

The plaza outside remained quiet.

Because the list announcement was only the first step.

Next would be entering the temple to receive the country’s Qi Fortune blessing.

"Those named on the list, please enter Tianxin Hall."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Xing immediately ascended the steps and entered the hall.

....

Though a group entered the hall, upon entering Tianxin Hall, one could only see oneself, unable to see others.

Upon re-entering the hall, there was an additional statue and a place tablet.

The statues were of the Grand Ancestor and the Grand Master, and the tablet was for Emperor Jing.

Because Emperor Jing was still alive, he didn’t have a divine statue, only a merit tablet.

Zhao Xing followed the procedure to bow before the statues of the Grand Ancestor and the Grand Master, and the tablet of Emperor Jing.

After three bows.

Both statues and the tablet emitted specks of golden light, quickly filling the entire Tianxin Hall.

Buzz~

As the golden light entered his body, Zhao Xing felt a majestic and awe-inspiring power infuse within.

In a trance, he saw a celestial gate, with endless palace complexes behind it, where civil and military officials stood in ranks.

A golden giant sat on a colossal throne, overlooking the world.

With a gentle flick of the giant’s finger, Zhao Xing was lifted by auspicious clouds, flying past the celestial gate towards the grand palace.

Buzz~

Just after passing the celestial gate, Zhao Xing felt a barrier disappear.

Originally, his comprehension of the Five Elements Magic seemed clouded by a vague shadow, but after passing the celestial gate, it became crystal clear.

Next, his Life Soul stirred, causing him to involuntarily close his eyes and inwardly observe the existence of his Life Soul.

Beneath the Life Soul, a thin layer of golden light suddenly spread.

The once cold and silent void suddenly became warm and bright.

"Golden light beneath the Life Soul indicates that the National Fate has entered my body, laying the foundation for my Fate Palace," Zhao Xing realized.

However, since he had already reached the initiation grade and had a solid foundation, the golden light only lightly covered his feet.

The majority of it was absorbed by the Life Soul itself.

Part to extend his lifespan, part to augment his fortune.

Buzz~

While observing his Life Soul and the stage of fortune foundation, Zhao Xing’s internal vision didn’t last long. For those with lower realms, below the initiation grade, the process would naturally be more complex, as it would replenish them to at least the Secondary Ninth Rank.

Upon reopening his eyes, Zhao Xing found himself back in the grand hall.

Looking around, the ranks of civil and military officials seemed endless.

He stood near the hall’s entrance, as merely a lower ninth-rank official.

His size was only of normal human height.

The more prominent figures towards the front were colossal illusions.

As for that enormous, singular golden giant, it was Emperor Jing.

Zhao Xing understood.

From the moment he entered this hall, he officially became part of the Great Zhou’s Fortune Dynasty system.

"Your servant Zhao Xing, expresses gratitude to My Emperor!"

"Long live the Emperor!"

This was the only part of the process requiring kneeling. Zhao Xing had no mental burden and immediately knelt to express his thanks.

Thus, the National Fate entering the body process ended.

The next moment, clouds of mist swirled around.

Zhao Xing found himself back in Tianxin Hall.

Now wasn’t the time to check the panel, as there was more to be done.

This was the [Yin God Selection].

After being accepted as an official, one didn’t immediately get a post. Instead, there was a selection phase.

Select first, and then allocate.

After becoming an official, they’d ask where you’d like to serve. But now it had become a formality, a mere routine, with no possibility of getting exactly what you wished for.

For now, officials were as numerous as cows, unlike during the Grand Ancestor Dynasty when there were so many vacancies.

If there’s a place to go, you’re already fortunate. Do you think you can choose?

Buzz~

In the divine temple appeared a figure with kind eyes and a benevolent demeanor, dressed in burlap, resembling an old farmer.

This was none other than Caoxi True Monarch who had imparted spells to Zhao Xing.

"Greetings, True Monarch."

With a gentle tone and a smile, Caoxi asked, "Zhao Xing, now that you have become an official, the court has sent me to ask you: where would you like to serve as an official?"

Zhao Xing cupped his hands and replied, "I wish to join the army and be placed on the selection list of the Military Department."

Caoxi didn’t seem surprised by this response: "You achieved an upper A in this examination, so becoming a Military Minister of Agriculture Officer can skip some procedures."

"First, let me ask, have you decided which military units you wish to join? You can choose three to ten units. Once selected, your name will appear on the backup lists of these units. If chosen, someone will come to evaluate you."

"The Divine Might Army."

Caoxi closed his eyes, and after three breaths, opened them again with a slight shake of his head: "Although you achieved an upper A, you have not yet met the threshold for entering the Divine Might Army. The chances of being selected are very low. I can only place you on the backup list for the Pacifying Barbarian Army."

Zhao Xing said, "Thank you, True Monarch, for the reminder. My choice remains unchanged."

Upon hearing this, Caoxi said no more, and his figure vanished.