Primordial Era: A God-Level Choice, Possessing Zhao Gongming at the Start.

"Your Majesty, who came up with this Edict of Grace? This person is of unparalleled talent and should be appointed as prime minister."

After speaking, Wen Zhong paused, a chilling murderous intent appearing on his face. "If this person cannot be used by my Great Shang, he can be killed. Otherwise, once he falls into the hands of the feudal lords, he will seriously threaten my Great Shang."

Di Xin smiled. Wen Zhong's reaction was exactly what he had expected. He chuckled and teased, "This Edict of Grace was my own idea. Does the Grand Tutor also want to kill me?"

"Was this Edict of Grace your idea, His Majesty?"

Wen Zhong was taken aback, and a hint of embarrassment flashed across his face. He stood up and apologized, "Your Majesty, I have spoken inappropriately and beg you to punish me."

Di Xin waved his hand, a smile flashing across his face. This decree of grace was not his own idea, but rather something his teacher, Zhao Gongming, had suggested.

At first glance, he also found it extremely ingenious and astonishing. With this technique, the problem of the powerful feudal lords that has existed for thousands of years could be completely solved without lifting a finger.

After careful consideration, Wen Zhong asked, "When will Your Majesty prepare to implement this decree of grace?"

Di Xin did not answer directly, but smiled and said, "Grand Tutor, I remember that the last time the four great marquises paid homage was when I had just ascended the throne. Now that so much time has passed, shouldn't the four great marquises, along with eight hundred vassal kings, come to Chaoge to pay homage again?"

Wen Zhong understood immediately. "Your Majesty is right. According to the rules, the vassal kings of the Great Shang must come to the Great Shang to pay homage every once in a while. According to the time, those vassal kings should indeed come."

"Then issue an edict to summon the four great marquises and their eight hundred vassal lords to come to the Great Shang to pay homage."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

In the tenth year of Emperor Xin's reign, in the third month of spring, Emperor Xin ordered the four great marquises of the east, west, south, and north to each lead eight hundred marquises under their command to come to Chaoge to offer congratulations.

When the king issued his decree, it swept across the east, west, north, and south, shaking the entire Shang Dynasty.

At the same time, the evil energy of heaven and earth that had gathered in the sky began to churn violently, suddenly increasing by another 30%.

It swept in, blotting out the sky, attracting the attention of countless powerful beings and saints throughout the primordial world.

In the sacred Kunlun Mountains, at the Jade Void Palace, the Primordial Lord sits high atop the auspicious clouds of the heavens, his body radiating precious light, his face majestic.

As the calamity energy between heaven and earth rose once again, Yuanshi understood.

The day has come for Jiang Ziya, also known as Fei Xiong, to emerge from the mountain.

This emergence from seclusion signifies the complete commencement of the great calamity of the Investiture of the Gods.

Yuanshi held the Three Treasures Jade Ruyi in his hand, pondered for a while, and then called Guangchengzi over.

Not long after, Guang Chengzi transformed into a streak of light and flew into the Jade Void Palace.

"Disciple greets Master, may I ask what your instructions are?"

Guang Chengzi was very respectful.

"I entrusted Jiang Ziya to your tutelage. How is Jiang Ziya's cultivation level now?"

Although Jiang Ziya was a man of the Flying Bear tribe, his aptitude was average. After being taught by Guang Chengzi, Yuanshi paid him little attention.

Guang Chengzi looked somewhat troubled and hesitated for a long time before saying, "I only recently attained the status of an Earth Immortal."

"An early-stage Earth Immortal, why is their progress so slow?"

Yuan Shi frowned unconsciously.

"Jiang Ziya's aptitude is really too poor. Even if we give him the Spirit Root Immortal Pill, he can only refine less than 30% of it, and the rest of the medicinal power is wasted."

Guang Chengzi sighed, speechless at Jiang Ziya's lack of talent.

Yuanshi exhaled a breath of turbid air, feeling a bit of a headache. The Flying Bear was, after all, born to face a calamity.

It's truly unimaginable that their qualifications could be this poor.

Yuanshi thought for a moment and said, "Go and bring Jiang Ziya here."

"Yes."

Before long, Guang Chengzi brought Jiang Ziya over.

This is such a disgrace to the disciples of the Chan Sect!

"Ziya greets his teacher."

Jiang Ziya was very excited when he met Yuanshi, and quickly bowed.

Yuanshi nodded slightly, his brows furrowing unconsciously.

Jiang Ziya looked exactly the same as when he went up Kunlun Mountain.

Although he had cultivated the Jade Purity Immortal Technique, his aura was still very mixed. Judging from his cultivation level as an Earth Immortal, Yuan Shi estimated that Jiang Ziya, in his current state, probably couldn't even defeat some of the more monstrous cultivators who had reached the Void Refining and Dao Integration stages.

Ugh!

Yuanshi exhaled a breath of turbid air, and the calamity energy surged. The flying bear was determined to descend the mountain and succeed. The only way now was to force the seedlings to grow faster.

Otherwise, with his cultivation level as a mere Earth Immortal, going down the mountain would not only be shameful, but he might not even be able to withstand the aftershocks if he participated in a major battle.

Yuanshi waved his hand at Jiang Ziya, and instantly, an invisible and terrifying Dao essence surged and poured into Jiang Ziya's body like a sudden enlightenment.

With the impact of Daoist energy and the nourishment of rich innate spiritual energy, Jiang Ziya's cultivation level rose steadily.

He rose through the ranks from Earth Immortal to Celestial Immortal, True Immortal, and Profound Immortal, eventually reaching the peak of Golden Immortal before finally stopping.

Although it was a case of forcing growth, the Golden Immortal cultivation level could be considered as having escaped the word "fragile."

"Such powerful strength!" Jiang Ziya looked at his own cultivation level with surprise and bowed in gratitude, saying, "Disciple Jiang Ziya thanks Master."

Guang Chengzi shook his head secretly. Forcing growth may bring great power in a short time, but it will damage the cultivator's future path.

For someone like Jiang Ziya, whose aptitude was exceptionally poor, this might not be a big deal.

But for a naturally gifted being like Guang Chengzi, with top-tier aptitude, this is absolutely unacceptable.

"Ziya, how many years have you been learning your skills on Mount Kunlun?"

"Teacher, it has been more than 340 years."

"In the blink of an eye, more than three hundred years have passed. Today, you shall descend the mountain. The fate of the Great Shang Dynasty is nearing its end. The Shang King is tyrannical and his destruction is imminent. After you arrive in the Great Shang, seek out the Mandate of Heaven and help him achieve great feats. At that time, you will be able to ascend to heaven and be conferred a godhood, achieving the immortal Dao fruit."

Jiang Ziya's heart stirred slightly, and he quickly nodded, "This disciple understands."

Yuanshi looked at Jiang Ziya, and for some reason, he still felt a little uneasy.

After thinking for a moment, a thought struck him, and the auspicious cloud of heavens flew out from beneath him and landed in Jiang Ziya's hand.

"This Heavenly Auspicious Cloud was bestowed upon me by the Dao Ancestor. Once it is activated, all evil will flee and all magic will be unaffected. Your journey down the mountain is uncertain, so I will temporarily lend it to you for protection."

Jiang Ziya stroked the soft Qingyun, his heart filled with joy. "Ziya will certainly live up to his teacher's expectations, find the true master of destiny, and assist him in achieving great feats."

Jiang Ziya bid farewell to Yuanshi and Guangchengzi, and rode the auspicious clouds of the heavens to fly towards the Shang Dynasty.

In the West, at the sacred site of Mount Sumeru, beside the Pool of Eight Treasures and Merits.

Zhunti, who had been keeping a close eye on the movements at Kunlun Mountain, suddenly looked up and exclaimed in delight, "Senior Brother, the calamity is intensifying! The Flying Bear of the Chan Sect has already been mobilized. It's time for our Western Sect to make its appearance too!"

Jieyin nodded slightly. "Go and summon Gongbao. He is the hope of our Western Religion!"

"Yes."

Before long, Zhunti brought Shen Gongbao with him.

Shen Gongbao was still dressed in black, with a handsome face and an aura around the peak of the Golden Immortal realm!

During his years in the West, Shen Gongbao enjoyed treatment that even the direct descendant of the pharmacist Maitreya had never received.

They can devour spiritual root elixirs and consume rare and precious herbs without limit or time constraints, and even receive guidance from a quasi-saint level cultivator like the White Lotus Child.

In addition, Shen Gongbao's talent was also quite good, which enabled him to make such progress.

(End of this chapter)