Chapter 73: Completely Unfathomable

A white figure gradually appeared; it was Bai Ze, who had taken the exam earlier.

Zhou Yi's eyes shone brightly; he extended his hand and pointed, an invisible force pulling Bai Ze to his side, then he gently waved his sleeves to lift the seal.

In an instant, the surroundings returned to normal. Bai Ze's body trembled slightly, clearly still shaken by what had happened, but after seeing the person before him, he knelt without hesitation, his voice trembling as he said, "Literary Saint, please uphold justice for me!"

His words drew puzzled and curious gazes from everyone present.

Why would a member of the Demon Race seek refuge and justice among the Human Race?

However, Zhou Yi had his own considerations.

"What score did you achieve in the exam?" Zhou Yi asked calmly. Hearing the question, a spark lit in Bai Ze's eyes, and he hurriedly replied, "Literary Saint, I am of the Excellent rank!"

He added, "I greatly admire Human culture and am willing to leave the Demon Race, hoping only to secure a place in Human society."

Zhou Yi nodded slightly, turned to the Literary List, and with a light flash of his raised hand, Bai Ze's name appeared on the List, marked with the word "Excellent".

Immediately, a golden light cascaded like a waterfall, merging precisely into Bai Ze's body.

Bai Ze could clearly feel a strange connection forming between himself and the city's Literary List, enabling him to mobilize the lofty righteous Qi that blankets Human society. This powerful force made his body tremble slightly.

"Thank you, Literary Saint! Thank you, Literary Saint!" Bai Ze exclaimed, bowing repeatedly in excitement.

He realized this was a heavenly opportunity; only by having his name inscribed in the Literary List could he appreciate its value.

At that moment, he even felt his cultivation had markedly advanced under that power.

Although he was not the strongest in the Bai Ze clan, he believed that in Human society, with the aid of the Literary List and the lofty righteous Qi, he would attain respectable combat strength enough to stand his ground in this world.

"Go then; they will handle your subsequent matters, such as assigning posts," Zhou Yi's voice interrupted Bai Ze's thoughts.

"Yes!" Bai Ze replied respectfully.

At that moment, two figures suddenly appeared in the crowd, radiating dazzling light like tiny suns.

The intense glare forced people to squint, unwilling to look directly.

"Human Ancestor, what has happened?" Judging by the voice, the speakers were Xiao Ling'er and Shan.

After the imperial examination ended, they felt a powerful force involuntarily surge into their bodies.

Soon, golden blossoms appeared above their heads, merging together before settling atop them.

This symbolized the Three‑Flower Convergence, indicating that the two had simultaneously broken through to the Golden Immortal Realm.

At that moment, their emotions surged beyond control.

In this Vast Wilderness World, attaining the Golden Immortal Realm means that, barring life‑or‑death crises or major upheavals, one can essentially achieve immortality.

How could such an opportunity not fill one with ecstatic joy?

"After all, you are among the finest of my Huang Guo's ninth‑rank officials; the Heavenly Mandate of the Literary Path will naturally favor you, and you need not worry excessively about cultivation advancement," Zhou Yi said. "As for Bai Ze, bring him back for proper nurturing."

Xiao Ling'er and Shan quickly nodded in agreement, and while Bai Ze was still stunned, they seized him and flew away to the distance.

"Human Ancestor, have you become a Saint?" Yu Hao and Fang Yun couldn't contain their curiosity and asked.

Zhou Yi simply shook his head lightly: "You could call me a half‑Saint; I have only glimpsed a fragment of the Saintly realm's splendor, but have not truly entered it."

Even so, Yu Hao and Fang Yun's faces remained full of excitement.

"Reaching such a state, unless a Saint intervenes personally, who could match you in the Vast Wilderness? For our people, this undeniably adds a solid sense of security."

Now, in the Vast Wilderness world, most people follow the traditional path of cutting the three bodies, gradually advancing until the three bodies merge into one, becoming a Saint.

Zhou Yi, however, forged a different route, opening a new path through the Literary Way.

Although he has not yet fully reached the pinnacle, he has already demonstrated the viability of this route.

Zhou Yi smiled, seeming to understand Fang Yun's inner expectation. He raised his arm lightly and summoned a sky staircase they had traversed before. One end was rooted in the Huang Guo earth, the other pierced straight into the clouds.

Amid the layered mists, a golden mountain emitting an uncanny glow appeared faintly, its slopes flickering with countless essays and poems.

"The Scholarly Mountain Path has manifested; anyone who has broken through on the Literary Path may attempt to ascend it, perhaps finding their own road and opportunities within," Zhou Yi's voice rang across heaven and earth.

At this moment, Zhou Yi's vision expanded to its utmost, examining the Human Race in the Vast Wilderness with an almost Saint‑like perspective, clearly perceiving what the Humans currently lack and seeking to remedy it.

Initially, everyone laid the foundation by the Beast‑Blood Severance method.

Then, by studying literature and cultivation, they clarified their future direction; now, with this explorative Scholarly Mountain Path, everyone's prospects shine brighter.

The rise of the Human Race now appears to have a bright future.

When the news spread, the entire Human realm instantly immersed itself in celebration.

At that moment, Zhou Yi's expression changed slightly.

He turned his head toward the land beyond Huang Guo, his gaze seeming to pierce through layers of spatial barriers.

"Fang Yun, Yu Hao, the upcoming gate‑handling affairs are now fully entrusted to you both."

"Human Ancestor, where do you intend to go?" Fang Yun asked curiously.

"A guest has arrived; I shall go greet them," Zhou Yi said with a smile.

Before his words finished, his figure vanished from the spot.

In an instant, he reappeared outside the Huang Guo border.

Twelve Demon Gods loomed majestically, marching together toward this side.

Everyone had been discussing the purpose and details of this visit to the Humans when Zhou Yi's sudden appearance startled the crowd.

Shui Shen and Zhu Song reacted especially fiercely, instantly revealing their massive Demon God true forms, their mountain‑like bodies charging at Zhou Yi.

Zhou Yi merely glanced at them lightly, and in an instant the two were fixed in place, unable to move.

"Shui Shen, Zhu Song, you two reckless brutes, stop immediately!" Upon seeing Zhou Yi, Di Hong shouted hurriedly.

Nevertheless, Shui Shen and Zhu Song's bodies were already bound by an invisible force; not even movement was possible, let alone an attack.

Fortunately, the next second Zhou Yi lifted the seal, allowing the two to breathe, their faces showing a hint of terror as they scanned Zhou Yi, eyes filled with shock and doubt.

"Sister, her strength has increased again; we can't see through her at all!" Yu Qiang whispered to Hou Tu.

Just now the twelve Demon Gods gathered, each wielding different law powers, constantly vigilant of the surroundings.