Only at the Mahayana Stage Does the Reversal System Appear - Chapter 390

Chapter 390: Come and Go

The head examiner subconsciously used his supernatural powers.

He said, “On How the Tribulation-Crossing Stage Can Defeat the Mahayana Stage” was well-written, but it was hard to tell

whether it was auspicious or inauspicious. He said, “How to Cultivate Immortality” was well-written, but it was hard to tell whether it was auspicious or inauspicious

. “Strange,” the examiner muttered. He had used supernatural powers his entire life and had never seen anything like this.

It was as if he couldn’t discern anything involving these two people.

What he didn’t know was that distinguishing good from bad was a matter of cause and effect. Even the Yin-Yang Heavenly Seal, the most proficient in cause and effect, couldn’t find Jiang Li’s cause and effect, so a mere first-level supernatural power certainly couldn’t probe Jiang Li.

Jiang Li’s cause and effect was undetectable, unseen, unheard of, a void.

He pondered for a moment, then said, “The writing styles of these two essays are not much different. We need to consider other aspects.”

The examiner’s first words made Bai Hongtu and Jiang Li raise their eyebrows.

What do you mean by “not much different”? How could I, the dignified Human Emperor (Leader of the Dao Sect), be on par with his writing? My writing was clearly superior.

“In terms of imagination, ‘On How the Tribulation-Crossing Stage Can Defeat the Mahayana Stage’ is superior. It’s clear the author is a man of unrealistic imagination, fond of imagining the unrealistic.”

“Hmm?” Bai Hongtu hummed, his voice rising.

What does “unrealistic” mean?

Although he didn’t use his supernatural powers, the head of the grading team had a nagging feeling that something bad was going on, and a pang of guilt washed over him. The professionalism of his job prompted him to continue expressing his views.

“Although ‘How to Cultivate Immortality’ seems quite imaginative at first glance, I can actually practice something based on the content. This shows that the article isn’t imaginary, and it falls short in terms of imagination.”

“Hmm.” Bai Hongtu hummed again, his voice gradually lowering.

“‘On How the Tribulation-Crossing Stage Can Defeat the Mahayana Stage’ quotes some fabricated famous quotes, like Changcun Xianweng said this and that, and Dao Zong’s leader said this and that. I’ve never heard of these people, which is not good.”

“Hmm?” Bai Hongtu hummed again, his voice rising.

“I’ve never heard of the famous person, but after thinking about the quote carefully, I find it quite plausible. It’s truly rare. I believe it must be the author’s own experience, and it’s quite touching.”

“Hmm.” Bai Hongtu hummed again, his voice gradually lowering .

“But the handwriting in ‘On How the Tribulation Stage Can Defeat the Mahayana Stage’ is a bit flamboyant, not very appealing…”

“Hmm?” Bai Hongtu hummed again, his voice rising.

Snap—

Jiang Li finally couldn’t help himself and slapped Bai Hongtu on the back of the head.

This Bai’s constant humming was more annoying than a mosquito, and it made him irritated.

“Overall, I think ‘On How the Tribulation Stage Can Defeat the Mahayana Stage’ is slightly better.”

“I knew at first glance that you’re an objective and fair teacher with good judgment.” Bai Hongtu beamed, his beer belly pleasing the more he looked at the examiner’s head.

Bai Hongtu pointed at him, and his beer belly slowly disappeared, and thick black hair sprouted from his head.

“This is…” The examiner was excited, having never imagined such a miraculous ability.

“Have you become more handsome and thinner?”

“Yes,”

Bai Hongtu nodded. “This is the illusion I cast for you. From now on, you’ll see yourself this way.”

“How will others see me?”

“Of course, I’ll still see my beer belly and bald head.”

“…”

Jiang Li was about to chop Bai Hongtu’s head again, but this time, Bai Hongtu was prepared and ducked his head.

Seeing the disappointed look on the head examiner’s face, Jiang Li explained, “He lied to you. What he just cast wasn’t an illusion, but a body-shaping technique. Your current appearance is real.”

To dissuade Bai Hongtu from feeling smug, Jiang Li maintained a calm expression, seemingly unfazed by the incident.

Winners often enjoy observing the expressions of losers, and Jiang Li was well versed in this.

Body-shaping is a simple Taoist technique, legendary for its origins in a beautiful female cultivator who loved to eat.

Delicious food often contains extremely high levels of energy. Overeating made it difficult for the cultivator to digest, leading to weight gain. To maintain her figure, she diligently cultivated and developed the body-shaping technique.

This technique caused a huge sensation among the female cultivators. Meanwhile

, the deputy director was extolling the importance of the two articles to the general director, boasting profusely.

The deputy director thought he was exaggerating, but in reality, the general director understood even better how terrifying cultivating immortality was.

“Alright, Old Zheng, I’ve heard about this. The head examiner will stay, and you can go back.”

With the general director’s words at this point, the deputy director had no choice but to leave.

“You two gentlemen, enjoying the world, how pleasant it is,” the general director said with a smile. He had learned about the two men from Director Shao, and since they happened to be visiting the capital, he politely invited them over.

But he was barely a sentence when the deputy director interrupted him.

“Aren’t you hoping to find the authors of the two articles? They are these two,”

the general director’s eyes burned. This was the first cultivator in their Wei Gu world, a figure of great significance.

The head examiner was stunned, having never expected such a coincidence.

“You two have been so kind as to teach and enlighten me. Please accept my humble greeting.”

Of course, the two wouldn’t let him bow.

Bai Hongtu had only one disciple: Yu Youxian, the Taoist monk who was currently a broadcaster in the world of Mingzhong.

Jiang Li didn’t even have a single disciple.

There was no way they would blindly accept a disciple.

Teaching immortal cultivation was fine.

Apprenticeship, no.

The head examiner, knowing the master’s temperament, had to give up with regret.

“But do you want to get the cultivation method later?” Jiang Li asked with a smile. He was asking both the head of the examination group and the director-general.

The director-general was ecstatic that he could actually get the cultivation method.

He thought that cultivation required inheritance and could not be passed on to outsiders, and that the two would not tell him the cultivation method.

Who would have thought that the cultivation method could be obtained so easily?

“Then who do you want to teach the cultivation method to?”

Jiang Li’s question stunned the director-general.

Yes, after the cultivation of immortals is allowed, who should be allowed to cultivate? Should it be people with special abilities, or ordinary people with good talents, or should it be promoted to the whole population?

No matter which option is chosen, there are pros and cons. For a moment, the director-general could not judge the pros and cons

. Seeing this, how could Jiang Li not know the director-general’s dilemma.

“Sir, do you have any suggestions?” The director-general asked humbly.

“This is your world’s business, I won’t interfere. So, do you still want the cultivation method?”

The Director-General smiled wryly. Jiang Li’s question made him feel the weight of the burden on his shoulders. He feared he would be unable to sleep or eat after receiving the cultivation method, and in his impulsiveness, he might make the wrong decision.

It was with great difficulty that a delicate balance between psychics and ordinary people was finally achieved, bringing the six thousand years of conflict to a close.

If the cultivation method wasn’t properly mastered, another six thousand years of conflict would likely follow.

“Excuse me, sir. Please allow me to think this over before asking for the cultivation method.”

“Alright.”

(End of this chapter)