Primordial Era: A Counterattack Against Hongjun Daozu at the Start

Yu Hao watched Zhou Yi's retreating figure, wanting to say something but ultimately remaining silent. Finally, he slapped his thigh in frustration and complained, "Looks like I'm the only unlucky one here?"

After a day and a night of hard work, Fang Yun formulated a nine-rank official system that suited the current development of the human race.

This system is like a meticulously woven net, connecting all aspects of human affairs in an orderly manner.

At the top of this system, Xiangling'er and Shan serve as overseers, bearing the responsibility of leading the human race forward.

Below them were the left and right deputies, as well as the heads of departments such as the Ministry of Personnel, the Ministry of Revenue, and the Ministry of Rites, who were respectively responsible for core areas such as personnel appointments, financial management, and etiquette education.

As the rank dropped to the ninth grade, a complete and rigorous management system was formed.

Of course, due to the limited number of members in the hunting party at the time, it was not enough to fully fill the entire bureaucratic system.

After all, the human race is still in its early stages of development and its talent pool is not yet sufficient.

They can currently only hold some key positions, supporting the initial operation of the human administration system.

To make this system more complete, it needs the participation and development of more newcomers.

For the first nine years, Fang Yun and Yu Hao, the two pioneers of human culture, worked diligently day and night.

With everyone's concerted efforts, many members of the human race gradually emerged who were able to read and write.

Fang Yun and Yu Hao decided to keep these knowledgeable people and appoint them as teachers to continue passing on knowledge.

This creates a positive cycle of development.

Nine years passed quietly. During this time, humanity underwent tremendous changes, and significant progress was made in culture and education.

Today, about 40% of the population is proficient in reading and writing.

Meanwhile, the White Tiger clan, who had come to learn the writing system, were preparing to return home.

Bai Tianyou led the remaining twenty-odd white tigers slowly as they walked, and people automatically made way for them, their eyes filled with awe.

Upon seeing the Book of Changes, the white tigers all transformed into human form.

Bai Tianyou stepped forward and respectfully said, "Ancestor of Humanity, thank you for your help!"

Zhou Yi nodded slightly, then looked around and asked with a hint of doubt, "Where is my disciple?"

Upon hearing this, Bai Tianyou hesitated for a moment, but still waved his hand in response.

At the back of the line, a boy carrying a small tiger slowly walked out; this small tiger was none other than Shen Ni.

It became very excited when it saw Zhou Yi, jumping from the young man's arms to Zhou Yi's shoulder and nuzzling his face affectionately.

Seeing this, Bai Tianyou sighed and said, "Just as you said, so many years have passed, and he has hardly changed. He has only learned to read and write, and there has been no other significant progress."

Zhou Yi calmly looked at the little white tiger on his shoulder, showing no surprise. He tilted his head slightly, his deep gaze fixed on the distance, and said:

"It's alright, let him stay among the humans. True gems are often hidden within stones, requiring time and careful carving to shine."

After listening to Zhou Yi's words, Bai Tianyou nodded thoughtfully, agreeing with his view.

However, his expression suddenly became somewhat uneasy.

Zhou Yi keenly noticed this and raised an eyebrow, asking, "Is there anything else?"

Bai Tianyou took a deep breath and hurriedly said, "Our White Tiger clan hopes to establish a long-term cooperative relationship with the human race. During this period of time, we have deeply felt the strength and inclusiveness of the human race."

Having witnessed many new and wondrous things and your wisdom, we sincerely hope to move forward hand in hand with humanity. In the future, we will send more cubs to learn human culture and wisdom.

In fact, the time spent together had made Bai Tianyou deeply attracted to human culture, to the point that he proposed a cooperation without the tribe's consent.

Hearing this, Zhou Yi smiled and replied, "That's not difficult to do. Go back and communicate well with your clan. When you come, just find Sui Renshi to handle the follow-up cooperation matters. Our human race has always been known for its inclusiveness, so please rest assured."

After receiving Zhou Yi's definitive answer, Bai Tianyou beamed with joy.

The heavy burden that had been weighing on his heart for so long was finally released.

Bai Tianyou quickly led the other White Tiger members away from the scene.

Shen Ni showed no reaction to their departure, remaining quietly nestled on Zhou Yi's shoulder.

Zhou Yi stared at Shen Ni, a faint golden light flashing in his eyes.

His consciousness cautiously probed into Shen Ni's spiritual ocean, only to find it deep and remote, where Shen Ni's consciousness seemed to be still lingering in slumber.

This shows that over the years, Shenni's behavior has been nothing more than instinct, like that of an innocent child.

"Little one," Zhou Yi gently stroked Shen Ni's head and said tenderly, "Play as much as you want. I'm curious when you'll truly wake up."

As if understanding Zhou Yi's words, Shen Ni rubbed his head against his face, making gurgling sounds in his throat.

As time went by, the wine brewed by humans unexpectedly eased the tension between the witch and demon races, and the prehistoric world ushered in a rare period of peace.

Nine years passed quickly, and human society underwent a qualitative leap. More than 60% of the population could read and recite texts, and the cultural atmosphere became increasingly rich.

The new generation receives education from a young age, and to meet the ever-growing learning needs, the number of colleges has expanded from one to thirty.

Fang Yun came to inquire, "Ancestor of Humanity, the level of cultural literacy among humankind is now quite high. Shouldn't we consider starting preparations for the imperial examinations?"

Zhou Yi shook his head slightly and said, "Although more people are literate, the accumulation of culture still needs time."

Inheriting culture is like brewing wine; it requires the accumulation of time to become fragrant and mellow, and cannot be rushed.

"Wait another eighteen years, and then we can formally implement the imperial examination system to prepare for the selection of talent."

Although Fang Yun was anxious, he also understood the profound meaning in the words of the Book of Changes, so he silently nodded and withdrew.

Over the course of eighteen years, news about the imperial examinations quietly spread among the people, becoming a hot topic of daily discussion.

The enthusiastic discussions and expectations surrounding this system can be heard everywhere, from the streets to the alleys.

During this period, the human population grew significantly, and the old management system could no longer meet the new needs.

At this time, the introduction of the imperial examination system seemed particularly timely.

On the site of the mountain where Zhou Yi and others once stood, a huge platform capable of accommodating 10,000 people was quietly built, which will become the venue for the first imperial examination of the human race.

The imperial examinations first conducted preliminary screenings in schools across the country, selecting a group of exceptionally talented students.

These students were then gathered together to undergo more rigorous assessments by officials to evaluate their practical abilities and moral character.

Those who perform exceptionally well will have the opportunity to ascend a specially prepared platform.

By this time, the streets were bustling with activity, and crowds of people were thronging the streets.

Fang Yun and Yu Hao hovered in the air, their expressions focused, their eyes fixed on the high platform, not daring to relax for a moment.