Chapter 437: Chapter 362: Is Cultivation Ultimately Just About Passing the Civil Service Exam?

Su Yuan stared intently at the contents of the third section, and after a few glances, his expression gradually became blank.

"Su Youlin and the other geniuses of the Cold Plum World competed layer by layer, and their purpose in ascending to the Main World was... to get a position in the establishment?"

"The establishment! The establishment? Is it the establishment that I understand it to be!"

Su Yuan murmured incredulously, then continued to read.

The more he read, the more he realized his guess was correct.

The Celestial Law World was a cultivation world with the distinct characteristics of an ancient feudal dynasty, where various ancient techniques of immortal skills thrived, and craftsmanship was highly valued.

However, there was one aspect of the Celestial Law World that was entirely different from the Ancient Cultivation Realm—

This world was highly centralized under the Immortal Realm, where all the cultivation sects, cultivation dynasties, cultivation clans, and even billions of common folk lived under the rule of the Immortal Realm.

The method by which the Immortal Realm governed the Celestial Law World was simple, through a pervasive Immortal Official System.

The hierarchy among the immortal officials was strict, with layers of management, such that even the lowest level could manage towns and villages, ensuring the entire world functioned under established rules.

Therefore, the dream of all cultivators in the Celestial Law World and its subordinate worlds was to enter the Immortal Official System and become a proud celestial civil servant.

Su Youlin and the other ascenders from the Cold Plum World sharpened their wits to ascend in order to make it in time for the major immortal official examination, where they could earn various official positions based on their exam results.

The entire system resembled ancient imperial exams but had the rigor of a civil service examination.

"If the intelligence gained from the soul search is accurate, then it seems it is the case."

Captain Zhang was also a bit surprised.

Due to the heavy defenses of the Celestial Law Main World, the Observation Law Ship had not truly observed the core layers of this world.

It could only learn about the Main World’s culture by observing the ’immortals’ descending to govern the subordinate worlds.

Therefore, although Captain Zhang knew there was a certain bureaucratic system within the Celestial Law World, he did not expect the bureaucratic style to be so prevalent.

"According to Su Youlin’s memory, the new civil service exam in the Celestial Law World is in three days."

Su Yuan said somewhat speechlessly:

"I’m just a freshman. Taking the civil service exam was something I was meant to consider years down the line."

"Isn’t it too difficult for me to directly take the exam in another world now?"

Captain Zhang coughed awkwardly a few times.

It took a few seconds before he forced himself to explain:

"Doesn’t this just show how transparent the promotion system in the Celestial Law World is?"

"I used to always wonder what the standards were for ascending to the Immortal Realm in that world. Now I know, as long as you hold a high enough official position, you naturally have the opportunity to reach the Central Hub."

Su Yuan sighed:

"Sometimes I just wonder, how high does one have to be for it to be considered high?"

Captain Zhang: "Indeed, you have quite an official tone here."

He pressed down on Su Yuan’s shoulder and said earnestly:

"Su Yuan, we are now in a position where the arrow is on the string and cannot but be fired."

"No matter what, you must pass this civil service exam."

"Because from what we currently understand about the Immortal Official System, although the promotion system in the Celestial Law World is transparent, if you are isolated from this system, forget about reaching the Nascent Soul Stage to ascend to the Immortal Realm; even attaining Golden Core Peak might not guarantee ascension."

At the same time, Zhu Qingqing’s voice also sounded in Su Yuan’s ear:

"Su Yuan, I guess that within the Celestial Law Immortal Realm, there must be a human race divinity transformation known as the Saint Law Celestial Monarch."

"In my era, the Saint Law Celestial Monarch was always pushing for the Immortal Official System, but because the cultivation realm was divided into many factions, it wasn’t implemented."

"And with this spiritual energy revival and the great reshuffle of the cultivation realm, he finally had the opportunity to carry out his will, thereby creating the unique world of Celestial Law."

So the ’law’ in Celestial Law refers to the law, does it!

Alright, alright, that’s how you want to play it!

After listening to these two comments, Su Yuan’s mouth twitched, but in the end, he could only nod.

No choice, now that he’s here, can he shrink back or what?

The worst outcome is just failing, there’s no actual danger.

And even if he doesn’t pass, it wouldn’t be his fault but because the Observation Law Ship didn’t accurately assess the enemy.

Since the responsibility doesn’t fall on him, he has nothing to worry about.

Seeing Su Yuan nod, Captain Zhang breathed a sigh of relief and showed a warm, encouraging smile.

Just as he was about to say something, Su Yuan preemptively spoke:

"By the way, Captain, how should I contact you after entering the Celestial Law World? If the connection is severed, even if I gain important intelligence, I have no way to report it."

Captain Zhang replied solemnly:

"That’s exactly what I was about to mention."

He flipped his palm, revealing a magical treasure in the form of an earphone case with a charging chamber:

"This communication earphone, crafted by a military factory, has strong anti-interference capabilities and should allow connection with the Observation Law Ship in most regions of the Celestial Law World."

"Remember to avoid using it near Golden Core Peak cultivators and above, as they may detect the earphone’s signal."

"Unfortunately, during the civil service exam, there will likely be high-level immortal officials and powerful interference devices overseeing it, so we can’t assist you during the exam. Otherwise, the exam would be no challenge for you."

Su Yuan nodded and took the communication earphone.

After that, he quickly changed into the clothes and magical treasures left behind by Su Youlin, wrapping the Tribulation Moon Pearl that always hung on his chest around his wrist, hidden under the wide blood-colored sleeves.

Su Youlin and Su Yuan had similar builds, so the clothes fit well.

Finally, Su Yuan took out the human skin mask given to him by Wu Luo True Monarch and placed it on his face.

The mask swiftly adhered to Su Yuan’s skin, and as it wriggled, Su Yuan’s face quietly changed.

This transformation was not just external; from cultivation aura to soul aura, the mask altered everything to resemble Su Youlin.

In less than ten seconds, the transformation was completely finished.

Su Yuan tied up his newly lengthened chestnut hair with a jade crown.

A young man with a handsome face, fair skin, a tall posture, and eyes exuding a cold and deathly aura was thus presented in front of Captain Zhang.

From Captain Zhang’s perspective, it seemed as if the recently deceased Su Youlin had been reborn.

Even though he used the observation skills of a Nascent Soul True Monarch to scrutinize the young man closely, inside and out, he couldn’t detect any flaws.

This made Captain Zhang marvel at the strong disguise effect of the human skin mask and also admire the high compatibility between Su Yuan and Su Youlin!

However, this disguise was not without its imperfections.

Because the temperament of this young man in front of him was colder and more imposing than the real Su Youlin.

The new star of the Demon Dao seemed like a rookie soldier in his presence.

"Captain, how’s my disguise?"

Su Yuan’s voice became identical to Su Youlin’s, calm and cold, and he even switched to speaking the Celestial Law Language with a Cold Plum World accent.

Captain Zhang was silent for a moment before slowly saying:

"If you could tone it down a bit more, it would be even better."

Su Yuan tried hard to make adjustments, but the effect was average.

One could say that a person’s temperament is innate and not easily altered.

Fortunately, this wouldn’t hinder anything. Even if Su Youlin’s acquaintances saw him, they would merely think the other had succeeded in cultivating Demon Techniques and wouldn’t suspect anything else.

"From today onwards, I am Su Youlin."

Su Yuan touched his current face and smiled slightly.

As for the original owner’s magical treasures, there was no need for deliberate refining; he could use them as soon as he picked them up.

Because to these Magical Treasures lacking Spiritual Wisdom, Su Yuan was their original owner.

"The time is about right, Captain Zhang, you can now switch my identity with that of the puppet."

Su Yuan stored the Ten Thousand Souls Banner and other items likely to expose his identity into the Tribulation Moon Pearl and spoke with a smile.

Captain Zhang nodded calmly, lifted his hand, and slid it casually through the void.

In the next instant, Su Yuan’s figure flickered, and his identity was swapped with that of the puppet.

After shaking off the slight dizziness caused by the spatial switch, Su Yuan vigilantly glanced around, discovering that even the nearest Ascenders of the Cold Plum World didn’t notice his changes.

His expression quickly became reserved, and silently, he proceeded upward along the ’Ascension Passage.’

On the way, he continuously received information about Su Youlin and the Celestial Law Main World from the Ten Thousand Souls Banner.

The journey of ascension was a long one.

After all, this was a trip crossing two worlds, and even though Su Yuan and his fellow Ascenders were moving at the maximum speed of Golden Core Cultivators, it still took a full two days.

As they were about to reach the Celestial Law World, there were less than twelve hours left before the grand exam for the Immortal Officials.

Fortunately, there was a teleportation array at the exit of the ’Ascension Passage’ leading straight to the grand exam for Immortal Officials, so there was no worry about being late.

Finally, on a dark night, Su Yuan and his group finally stepped out of the exit, officially setting foot on the land of the Celestial Law World.

At that moment, a long-awaited ’ding’ sounded in Su Yuan’s ears.

So it has come! The pesky system task!

I have even set foot in an Otherworld; who knows how this thing will concoct the task content again.

[You have entered an area governed by the Holy Law Governance Council, where you must strictly adhere to the rules established by the Saint Law Demon Monarch!]

[If you violate the rules, even as the Sovereign of one of the top five hundred Demon Sects in the Cultivation Realm, you will fall!]

Oh? Are the regulations in the Celestial Law World so stringent? Could it be this is a world that emphasizes following the law?

[However, as someone who views the Saint Law Demon Monarch as an object to surpass, you disdain those laws that extinguish human desires.]

[You have come to the Holy Law Governance Council’s territory for three things—cause trouble! Cause trouble!! Cause **** trouble!!!]

Hey, hey, hey, would you please not involve me in your boasting!

Who disdains the laws of the Saint Law Demon Monarch? I have always been a law-abiding citizen, okay! Even when going undercover in another world.

This pesky system smearing me again!

[Demon Task Updated!]

[Task: Environmental Disruptor (In Progress)]

[Please do everything you can to disrupt the laws and decrees of the whole Celestial Law Continent, and spread chaos throughout the entire world!]

[Task Progress: Disrupt the Rules (0/100)]

[Task Reward: Demon Technique·Finger Technique (Level 3)]