My Longevity Simulation - Chapter 852
“Let’s go.”
Ji Shaoli patted Wei Qizheng on the shoulder, his eyes filled with encouragement.
As they stepped out of the secret chamber, everyone was astonished to see that Wei Qizheng seemed like a completely different person.
No one knew what secret technique Ji Shaoli had used on him, but the nervousness and apprehension from before had completely vanished.
In its place was unwavering confidence.
Neither Ji Shaoli nor Wei Qizheng offered any explanation.
“Everyone, the City Lord is still waiting for me, so I’ll take my leave first,” Wei Qizheng said with a respectful bow.
“Then let us congratulate Brother Wei in advance on his success!”
“Brother Wei, if you rise to power, don’t forget about us!”
At this moment, the attitude of everyone toward Wei Qizheng had completely changed. They eagerly returned his courtesy with enthusiasm.Wei Qizheng gave a slight nod and left Haixuan Island through the teleportation array.
Watching his figure gradually disappear, He Zhenghao sighed, feeling both admiration and self-satisfaction. “I always knew Brother Wei was no ordinary person and would surely make a name for himself one day. But I didn’t expect it to happen so quickly! My past kindness to him was not in vain.”
“It’s truly frustrating to compare oneself to others. We’ve been preparing for over a year, yet he surpassed us by sharpening his blade at the last moment! Sigh…”
“Hiss… If Brother Wei is really chosen as one of the Thirty-Three Immortal Candidates and eventually ascends to Dao Integration, wouldn’t that mean I could call an Immortal Sage my brother? He wouldn’t turn his back on us by then, would he?”
…
Reactions varied among the crowd.
But most couldn’t hide their envy and jealousy.
Only Ji Shaoli’s eyes flickered with deep thought.
The Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance had gone to great lengths to organize the selection of the Thirty-Three Immortal Candidates, showing how seriously they regarded this event.
To be cautious, Ji Shaoli refrained from doing anything too conspicuous. He did not leave any detectable killing intent on Wei Qizheng.
Even the [Final Dissociation Disc] that he had separated was merely an independent fragment, unlinked to the main body within his sea of consciousness.
It silently recorded everything it sensed around it, only transmitting the collected information at the moment of its complete destruction.
Such meticulous precautions were taken to ensure that Wei Qizheng would not be exposed.
For some reason, Ji Shaoli had a strong premonition.
Wei Qizheng was likely to be chosen as one of the Thirty-Three Immortal Candidates. However, if that happened, it might be a long time before they saw each other again.
Wei Qizheng’s summons to the Immortal Alliance headquarters went largely unnoticed among the cultivators of Congyun Sea.
He left without a trace.
On the third day after his departure, which was also the tenth day following the grand examination, the results were announced.
Some rejoiced, while others despaired.
On Haixuan Island, however, the mood was jubilant.
“Six applicants, and all six passed! If word gets out, it will definitely cause a sensation!”
“Hahaha! Those who refused to join our mutual aid association before must be regretting it now!”
Amidst the celebration, He Zhenghao suddenly furrowed his brows and spoke with concern, “But what if envious people report us? What should we do then?”
As soon as he said this, the room fell silent.
“They… wouldn’t, right?”
A trace of worry flickered in everyone’s eyes.
“Heh, what are you all afraid of? As the saying goes, a clear conscience fears no shadow!” Ji Shaoli said in a deep voice.
“We simply guessed the right questions, that’s all! Across the entire Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance, there are countless groups studying the grand examination and making educated guesses. What difference does one more group make?” Ji Shaoli spoke with righteous confidence.
He Zhenghao and the others were momentarily stunned.
Then, Ji Shaoli sneered, “Besides, what could they even report us for? Leaking exam questions is a capital offense—without solid evidence, who would dare make reckless accusations?”
“If anyone really lacks the foresight to challenge us…”
“They might not even live to see the consequences!”
His words carried an unshakable sense of dominance.
Hearing this, the group pondered for a moment, and their worries gradually dissipated.
“Alright, let’s not talk about these unpleasant matters. Since you have all passed the grand examination, what are your thoughts on where you would like to be assigned in the future?”
When signing up for the grand examination, candidates had to indicate their preliminary preferences for regions and positions.
However, the specific assignments were ultimately decided by the headquarters of the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance.
The decision was based on various factors, such as a cultivator’s place of origin, cultivation level, potential, and more.
In principle, most cultivators were assigned to positions locally, while elite individuals were selected for transfer to the headquarters.
However, there were occasional exceptions.
For example, He Zhenghao could have easily secured an official position in Tianyu Prefecture, yet he was instead sent to the remote region of Congyun Sea.
This was due to the suppression from the Heng family behind the scenes.
For most cultivators, job assignments were something they had to accept without question.
However, those with connections and influence had ways to maximize their own benefits.
Originally, passing the grand examination was already enough to satisfy most people.
But hearing Ji Shaoli’s words, it seemed there was still room for maneuvering.
As a result, everyone became tempted, quietly sending voice transmissions to Ji Shaoli.
Only He Zhenghao hesitated.
“Daoist He, what about you?” Ji Shaoli asked with a smile.
After a long moment of hesitation, He Zhenghao finally answered, “If possible, I’d like to go to Tianyun Prefecture. Tianquan Prefecture would work as well.”
Neither of them were Tianyu Prefecture, but they were both very close to it.
Ji Shaoli immediately understood He Zhenghao’s intentions.
After pondering for a moment, he looked at the group. “This grand examination is special. I can’t guarantee the final outcome, but I will do my best.”
“Whether it works out or not depends on your own fortune!”
Everyone understood and expressed their gratitude to Ji Shaoli once again.
“Before the final assignments are announced, you should make good use of this time to focus on your cultivation. If you can reach a higher realm, it could change things significantly.”
He Zhenghao and the others nodded in agreement.
With something to look forward to, they devoted themselves to cultivation more seriously than ever before.
Meanwhile, Ji Shaoli began leveraging financial influence, trying to plant connections within the inner territories of the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance.
The destruction of Congyun Sea was inevitable—there was no future in staying here.
The efforts of his clone to establish connections through Jingxuan, Shenyu Zi, Huangfu Song, and others were temporarily left unmentioned.
As the grand examination came to an end, the attention of the cultivators of the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance shifted entirely to the biggest winners of this exam—those who had passed the initial selection and were heading to the alliance headquarters for the final round of the Thirty-Three Chosen Immortal Selection.
After all, achieving the rank of Dao Integration Immortal Sage…
The influence of such a position far surpassed that of any ordinary role within the alliance.
Those with sharp intelligence and well-connected sources quickly compiled a list of the more than three hundred fortunate individuals.
Detailed information about them soon circulated among the public.
After careful study, it was evident that there was no clear pattern.
The cultivation levels of the more than three hundred selected cultivators varied widely, ranging from Foundation Establishment to Soul Transformation.
The list included both solitary cultivators with no background and core disciples from prestigious families.
The selection criteria of the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance remained a mystery.
At that moment, Li Fan was also holding the list in his hands, studying it carefully.
“Uh… no sign of Shuo Feng.”
“Nor are there any names from the direct descendants of the true high-ranking alliance leaders from my past lives.”
“…”
