Cultivating Immortality from the Book of Life and Death

Chapter 417 The Location of the Immortal Examination. (Third Update!)

As soon as he finished speaking, Xiang Songnian raised his hand and summoned a huge magic boat that had been empty in the sky above!

The city has a rule that cultivators are not allowed to fly above the city walls, let alone use flying artifacts.

However, the Immortal Examination is an exception!
Immediately afterwards, Xiang Songnian cast a spell, and a huge suction force emanated from the magic boat. In the blink of an eye, all the candidates participating in the immortal examination were sucked onto the magic boat and landed steadily on the spacious deck.

Xiang Songnian glanced at the empty alley and was about to board the Dharma Boat when Cen Fuyi suddenly asked, "Old Xiang, what's that little guy's name? Which county is he from?"

Upon hearing this, he immediately understood who Cen Fuyi was asking about, and without hiding anything, he truthfully replied, "That examinee is named Zheng Que, a cultivator from Changfu Town, Taiping County."

As soon as he finished speaking, Xiang Songnian didn't waste any more words. With a flick of his sleeve, he boarded the Dharma boat.

On the steps in front of the yamen, Cen Fuyi smiled. This Songnian had actually told her about such a prodigy!
I wonder what benefits Xiang Songnian promised Zheng Que.
I'll look for an opportunity later to see if I can poach such a prodigy...

While pondering, she also flicked her shawl and stepped onto the Dharma boat.

This magical vessel, specially used for the immortal examination, resembles a multi-story ship in appearance. Its exquisite carvings and craftsmanship are extremely meticulous. At the corners of the eaves, ancient-style bronze bells hang, reflecting a cold and sharp light under the sunlight. As they sway slowly, they exude a solemn and imposing aura.

After everyone boarded the ship, the magic boat transformed into a streak of light and sped away in a certain direction.

Its speed was as fast as lightning, and it quickly left the city limits.

As soon as Fazhou left, two figures emerged from the city and followed him at a distance.

At the same time, the ghost wedding procession that had been wandering around the city changed direction and headed towards the location of the magic boat.

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High in the sky, the wind howled fiercely, yet the Dharma Boat itself erected a comet-like semi-transparent barrier, and standing on the deck overlooking the earth, not a single strand of hair was disheveled.

Zheng Que mingled among the crowd, scrutinizing the various details of the Dharma Boat.

At this moment, a group of servants dressed in coarse cloth robes came out of the cabin and began to arrange accommodations for the examinees.

Zheng Que followed one of the servants into a quiet room.

This quiet room was about the size of two rooms, without any partitions. Inside, apart from a futon, a long table, and an empty display case, there was nothing else.

After the waiter left, Zheng Que closed the door, looked around, walked to the prayer mat, sat down, and was about to begin his cultivation when a graceful and beautiful figure suddenly appeared in front of him.

The newcomer was dressed in a light green and moon white dress, with a pink shawl draped over her shoulders. She was charming and alluring, yet her aura was extremely powerful, vaguely resembling Xiang Songnian. She was none other than Cen Fuyi, one of the examiners!

Zheng Que was slightly taken aback, but immediately stood up and bowed: "Junior Zheng Que greets Military Advisor Cen!"

Cen Fuyi smiled and raised her hand to help him up, then asked directly, "With such talent as yours, why don't you choose one of the six major sects and instead join my imperial court?"

Join one of the six major sects?

You need to meet certain conditions yourself!
Thinking of this, Zheng Que immediately replied solemnly, "Although the six major sects have a long-standing reputation, I was born and raised under the rule of the imperial court and have been protected by the court for generations. The court has been very kind to me, how can I not repay it?"

"Moreover, compared to those who are preoccupied with their own selfish interests, the imperial court brings blessings to the world. In this time of crisis when demons and ghosts run rampant, it has upheld order for many mortals, demonstrating its magnanimity and character. Such a demeanor has long been admired by this junior!"

"This junior only regrets that my talent is too low and my cultivation too weak, making me unable to share the burdens of the court..."

Before Zheng Que could finish speaking, Cen Fuyi interrupted him directly: "Speak the truth!"

As soon as he finished speaking, his aura deepened, and his sharp gaze pressed down on Zheng Que like a mountain.

Sensing the aura emanating from the other party, Zheng Que's expression stiffened. After thinking for a moment, he could only whisper and tell the truth: "When I heard about the six major sects, I was already past the age to recruit disciples..."

Upon hearing this, Cen Fuyi nodded.

It is common for independent cultivators to be isolated from information.

Some rogue cultivators from remote areas have less knowledge than ordinary people in the capital city. Especially those rogue cultivators who embarked on the path of cultivation by chance, without the guidance of seniors or the opportunity to exchange knowledge with fellow cultivators, they don't even know about the six major sects, let alone the current reign title of the imperial court!

Thinking of this, Cen Fuyi spoke again, saying, "To say that you have poor talent is a bit of self-deprecation."

"Your potential is excellent; joining the imperial court is a wise choice."

"However, there are also many factions within the imperial court."

"If you want to go further, you still need to follow the right people. Otherwise, even the most talented and beautiful people will suffer from being tarnished."

"Xiang Songnian, the prefectural magistrate of Qingrao Prefecture, is probably a big shot for someone of your background."

"But in reality, its status in the imperial court was nothing special."

"Even in Tuzhou, he was just an insignificant, ordinary official."

"With only a humble foundation in the underground world and not from a prominent family, one's future is limited."

"Following him will only hold you back."

“My husband, Lou Chengyuan, is the Prefect of Tuzhou, whose status and real power are above Xiang Songnian.”

"After you pass the immortal test, would you be interested in visiting the residence of the Prefect of Tu?"

what?
Zheng Que was taken aback. He had just seen this unfamiliar female cultivator walking with Xiang Songnian and assumed that the two had a good relationship.

But in this situation, why does it seem like the other party has a grudge against Xiang Songnian?
click!
Just then, the door to the quiet room was suddenly pushed open, and Xiang Songnian walked in with a sullen face. As soon as he entered, he looked at Cen Fuyi with a furious expression and said in a cold voice, "Cen Fuyi, you have gone too far!"

Seeing Xiang Songnian approach, Cen Fuyi snorted coldly and disappeared instantly, leaving without lingering.

Before Zheng Que could even ask a question, Xiang Songnian closed the door behind him. The anger on his face vanished instantly, as if nothing had happened. He smiled at Zheng Que and said, "You don't need to pay any attention to Cen Fuyi's words."

"The most important thing for you now is to follow your own 'rule'!"

"Alright, is there anything you don't understand about your cultivation now?"

Follow your own "rules"...

Why does it feel like Xiang Songnian's words have a hidden meaning?

While pondering, Zheng Que immediately replied respectfully, "Reporting to you, sir, I have no problems with my cultivation for the time being."

"But we don't know where the exam will be held?"

"And what were the exam questions?"

Upon hearing this, Xiang Songnian shook his head slightly and replied, "The Immortal Examination is a grand ceremony for selecting talents by the imperial court, and it is of great importance."

"No information related to the exam questions may be disclosed in advance."

"Moreover, I only know that the exam questions have been set, but I don't know what the specific questions are."

"Even Cen Fuyi, the examiner from Tuzhou, did not know the specific exam questions."

"The exam questions are now only in the hands of the chief examiner who came from the capital. They will only be revealed after all the candidates have arrived at the examination hall."

"As for the location of the examination venue..."

"I can tell you that."

"The examination venue for this immortal test will be Xue Tong Pass!"

(End of this chapter)