Primordial Era: A Counterattack Against Hongjun Daozu at the Start

This grand event, originally intended for the selection of talent within the human race, has attracted other races to attend and even participate due to its widespread reputation.

These foreign tribes, either through long-term interaction with humans or out of interest and admiration for human culture, learned the human script and hoped to demonstrate their abilities in this imperial examination.

If the foreign tribes came before to gain a deeper understanding of human culture, now they are deeply moved by the outstanding articles written by Fang Yun and Yu Hao.

The Book of Changes did not keep any secrets and specially arranged a separate examination room for this group of special foreign candidates.

It was a flat, open space with tables neatly arranged, on which were the same exam papers as those of the human examinees.

However, soon gasps of surprise echoed through the examination room.

"What kind of question is this?" a White Tiger Clan examinee shouted, standing up in bewilderment. "They want me to analyze the tripartite division of the primordial world and the influence of sages? How is that even possible?"

Another Elven race member chimed in, "This is way too difficult!"

One of the bear candidates complained, "I'm not a prophet; I'm asked to predict the future development of humanity and make a ten-year plan!"

Just as the foreign examinees were feeling frustrated, they noticed that the atmosphere in the examination room next to the human examinees was completely different.

It was quiet there, with only the sound of a pen nib scratching across paper.

Seeing this, the foreign examinees couldn't help but wonder, "What are the humans thinking? Can they really pass such a difficult test?"

They looked up at Zhou Yi, Yu Hao, and Fang Yun in the sky; they were in charge of this exam.

After a day and a night, the first round of exams ended. A tense atmosphere filled the exam hall; some were happy, some were worried.

More than half of the candidates were eliminated, and only those with a strong knowledge base and sharp thinking skills were able to advance.

The remaining candidates will soon face a more rigorous second round of testing.

In this round of testing, they will once again engage in fierce competition, with only 10,000 candidates ultimately standing out and qualifying to participate in the final assessment.

This rigorous selection mechanism shocked and terrified other races.

"Humans are strict with others, but even more so with themselves!" an elderly man from another race exclaimed, his tone filled with admiration and awe.

Surprisingly, some members from other ethnic groups successfully passed the first round of testing and advanced to the next round.

The invigilator dared not make a decision on his own and quickly reported the situation to Zhou Yi, Fang Yun, and others.

"I heard that this new examinee is from the Bai Ze clan." Zhou Yi nodded to indicate that he knew, without much surprise on his face.

The Bai Ze clan is renowned for its intelligence and wisdom, possessing extensive knowledge and exceptional learning abilities, so it's understandable that its members would pass the exam.

"Then what should we do? Now that he has passed the preliminary test, should we allow him to continue competing with other candidates?" Emperor Sui asked in confusion.

Zhou Yi took Bai Ze's test paper and examined it carefully. Soon, a smile appeared on his lips. "This handwriting is truly neat and beautiful."

After a moment's thought, Zhou Yi announced a decision that shocked everyone: "Let him continue taking the exam. As long as he keeps passing, give him the opportunity to keep taking the exam."

Zhou Yi further explained, "If he can complete all the tests and is willing to leave the demon race and join our race to take up an official position, that is something we can consider."

Although some people reminded Zhou Yi that the candidate belonged to the demon race, Zhou Yi emphasized: "Although he is of demon origin, if he is willing to serve us and sever ties with the demon race, this will bring a rare talent to our race."

This also reduces potential problems. Furthermore, neither the Bai Ze nor the Gui Che clan participated in that massacre, so we don't resent their existence.

Despite their lingering doubts, they respected Zhou Yi's decision and informed Bai Ze that he could continue the exam. Upon hearing that he could continue, Bai Ze's eyes lit up with joy, and he quickly prepared to head to the next examination hall.

As the exam progressed, Bai Ze became the only candidate among the outsiders to break through the first stage of the test and advance to the next round.

In the following exam, his performance was even more astonishing, with almost a perfect score, which greatly shocked the examiner when he saw the results.

After reviewing the near-perfect answer sheet, the examiners around the room all showed expressions of amazement and admiration.

He quietly put the exam paper back in its place.

Bai Ze's answers regarding the development plan of human society and his analysis of the prehistoric situation were almost impeccable, and could even be described as brilliant.

Even the elite humans who had received guidance from the I Ching early on would find it difficult to produce such a perfect result. Since the Ancestor of Humanity had given instructions, everyone could only obey and let Bai Ze continue his journey.

The selection process was exceptionally rigorous, with only a mere ten thousand humans able to ascend the platform and participate in the final test. Bai Ze, as the only non-human candidate, stood out from the crowd.

"You bear the hopes of our people's future." Emperor Sui stood on the high platform, his voice rousing as he encouraged the students below. "Now, display your knowledge!"

His sharp gaze swept over each candidate who had emerged from millions of competitors.

Despite some reluctance, as the Book of Changes says, "This is the essence of the selection system."

All the candidates sat attentively in their seats, while a barrier radiating a mysterious glow slowly rose from the platform, protecting them and ensuring that everyone could concentrate on answering the questions in a quiet and undisturbed environment.

At this moment, the aura surrounding Zhou Yi, Yu Hao, and Fang Yun in the sky gradually intensified.

Every stroke of the candidates' handwriting was filled with pure literary spirit and a sense of justice. These qualities, like a gentle stream, converged into a river, soaring into the sky and nourishing and strengthening the three people in the air.

Suddenly, Yu Hao and Fang Yun felt a golden light envelop their bodies, followed by a powerful and profound force surging into their bodies.

This caused their cultivation level to instantly leap from the early stage of Quasi-Saint to the middle stage, and this improvement was very stable, as if it had been achieved through countless trials.

The two exchanged surprised glances.

However, what is even more remarkable is the Book of Changes (I Ching) at the front.

At this moment, he became the focus of the entire prehistoric world.

He deliberately distanced himself from Yu Hao and Fang Yun, and his floating posture turned into one of stepping through the void, with his figure growing larger with each step.

The poems and articles beneath his feet seemed to be summoned and took flight, transforming into solid steps that carried him step by step to higher positions.

Surrounded by the aura of literature and justice, a magnificent road to heaven formed beneath his feet, stretching towards the horizon.

After entering a wondrous realm that is difficult to describe, the merit accumulated by the Zhouyi when it created the characters also erupted at this moment, filling the entire sky and forming a magnificent picture of merit and righteousness intertwined.