Shennong Dao Master

In the Great Zhou, such situations do not occur. Although they also bestow official positions to exotic beasts, reaching the equivalent of a third rank is the limit.

After all, even humans lack the blessings of national destiny, so how could beasts qualify?

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Unless it’s a divine beast like the Xiezhi or the Heavenly Destiny Mysterious Bird, which inherently carry the qi fortune of the heavens and the earth, capable of amplifying the Great Zhou.

However, in the future during the Emperor Wu Period, when a Primordial Qi Tide occurs, things will become easier.

"Roc Transformation!"

Zhao Xing shook and transformed into a Golden-winged Great Roc.

Now his "Kunpeng Transformation" has reached Top Level Perfection.

Originally, the transformed Roc had white wings, but now it has evolved to golden wings.

The speed is much faster than before; flying from Qitian Mountain to the entrance of the Spirit Ruins Blessed Land took merely two quarters.

At the entrance of the Spirit Ruins Blessed Land, Ming Guan Jisi was quietly waiting on a Dragon Ship.

Suddenly, a beam of golden light flew out from the dazzling blue light gate.

Jisi looked up and only caught a glimpse of the disappearing golden light, then looked down to find a tall silhouette emerging from the dispersing mist on the deck.

"Zhao Xing." Jisi smiled slightly, "It seems your Roc Transformation has improved again."

Jisi hadn’t even opened the Dragon Ship’s barrier, yet Zhao Xing came directly inside, with the barrier still intact!

"Mr. Ji, you’re too kind. I’ve just made a little progress." Zhao Xing cupped his hands.

The talent secret skill of the Roc Transformation, besides the Roc Wingspan, utilizes the Gentle Wind to accelerate. Two more talent secret skills were added: one is ’Virtual World Shuttle,’ able to bypass most energy-type barriers.

The second is Feather Transformation Escape, sacrificing feathers containing mysterious power for instant teleportation to a distance of millions of miles away.

If he uses the Feather Transformation secret skill, Zhao Xing would be severely injured, with his feathers even reverting to white. It can be said that unless absolutely necessary, this move should not be used.

If King Heavenly Destiny were present, Zhao Xing would speak more about the specific effects of the talent secret skills.

However, here was Jisi, so Zhao Xing had no desire to get close to this ruthless individual.

This person, after a hundred years of enlightenment, had completely developed the Time Envelope to a cash-on-delivery version!

In the 25th Year of Yongzhi, Jisi was delighted to run to Qitian Peak to announce the good news, claiming some credit for himself.

Zhao Xing dared not accept this credit.

Afraid that this guy would develop even more functions.

Currently, it’s only for communication among Fate Officers, but if a version comes out free from professional restrictions, that would be horrible.

He’s not afraid of Jisi writing him a letter, but it would be so hated by others.

Zhao Xing needed to keep his distance from Jisi to avoid being implicated when others take revenge in the future.

"Does Duke Divine Might have anything else to prepare?"

"Nothing."

"Let’s go."

Unlike last time’s trip to the East Sea with King Heavenly Destiny, which was full of laughter, Zhao Xing and Jisi had little communication.

Jisi no longer called out ’Chen An’ as during their first meeting since Zhao Xing now held the legitimate third rank Spirit Mountain Envoy position with Perfect Heavenly Fortune Realm strength!

Zhao Xing did not express closeness actively, and Jisi could sense it. He could only proceed with business.

The journey was silent until they reached the East Sea, already May of the 60th year of Yongzhi.

There was a slight difference from last time; this time, the Heaven and Earth Dragon Gate did not appear in June but in August.

Zhao Xing also had enough time, unlike last time when he arrived just on time; this time, he arrived at the East Sea three months earlier.

The East Sea was now significantly different from before.

Firstly, the three major Water Clan Chiefs no longer rotated to hold the position of Commander of the Eastern Sea Army.

Emperor Jing abolished the ’Water Clan Proclamation Department Rotation System’ established during Emperor Wen’s Period.

The position of Commander of the Eastern Sea Army became a competitive position.

After the reform, Bai Yunwu became the first East Sea Commander, but the court dispatched many military officers from the Human Clan to fill mid-level positions.

At the same time, the quotas for the Bishui Daoist School to enter various civil and military positions in the East Sea each year were reduced. Originally, as one of the Ancient Divine Sect, Bishui Daoist School controlled a considerable number of recommendation quotas.

Graduates from the academy could directly become officials, implying that originally passing the academy’s graduation exam was enough to become an official.

The same holds now, but the quotas have been significantly reduced.

Presumably, the Daoists’ system will also be cut sooner or later; however, this matter is left for Emperor Wu to deal with, as Emperor Jing has done enough.

The changes regarding Princess You Ruo were also very apparent.

Initially, Princess You Ruo was the core high-level of Bishui Daoist School and was also a candidate for the next dean.

However, she has now gone from being a deputy dean with actual power to an honorary dean, gradually moving away from the center of power in the academy.

Additionally, about Princess You Ruo’s properties, the Purple Cloud Islands, and many routes, fleets, and martial forces.

Since the Princess needs to recover in Fengjing, they were managed by the Imperial Family Minister.

They are also being reclaimed by court officials year by year, barring any unexpected circumstances.

Princess You Ruo will want to return to reside in the East Sea only when Emperor Wu ascends the throne, and only if she finds a reason to formally transfer most of her powers to Emperor Wu.

The total of 98 years of Yongzhi means Emperor Jing has 38 more years to accomplish these tasks.

"Duke Divine Might, this is the list of high-ranking officials this time." Jisi handed over a confidential list.

There’s no need for Mr. Zhao to remember the mid-rank ones, but attention needs to be given to the high-ranking ones.

Zhao Xing took it and quickly browsed through.

This time, the 1500 high-ranking list showed considerable changes compared to the last time.

Normally, high-ranking officials would repeatedly participate in the Dragon Court development; otherwise, previously invested costs would be wasted.

The significant change this time is primarily because 400 high-ranking officials died last time!

With many dead, naturally, replacements had to be brought in.

"Hmm?"