Investiture of the Gods: I am Bigan, the Master of Conspiracy

Chapter 143 Era Changes, The Way of Heaven Takes Center Stage!
After the alliance with Chaoge was established, Yin Ziyu did not announce a new cultivation system, and the people of the Great Shang could continue to cultivate the Nine-Turn Golden Elixir.

In fact, everyone has inertia. Rashly changing the cultivation system would be a huge change, so it's best to keep it unchanged if possible.

However, my physique is indeed stronger, and the options for body refinement when cultivating my primordial spirit have also greatly improved.

It can be said that a drop of saint's blood brought about a tremendous change in the people of the Great Shang Dynasty and the Xuanyuan lineage, allowing their physical bodies to become compatible with all the Dao and to undergo even more incredible changes.

Even without cultivating the secret realm, the mysteries of the physical body within can still bring endless benefits to the people of the Great Shang Dynasty.

The biggest change is that the restrictions imposed by the People's Education on large merchants have been resolved, and instead, large merchants have created a counter-restraint on the People's Education.

It can be said that since the Investiture of the Gods, the Renjiao and Chanjiao's siege of the Shang Dynasty has finally ended in a complete failure, and the existence of the Shang Dynasty has been acknowledged.

This also signifies that since Yin Ziyu's transmigration, born in hardship and having gone through the great tribulation of the Investiture of the Gods, he has finally gained a firm foothold and strategically shifted to a defensive stance.

Yin Ziyu, holding two banana leaf fans, was naturally quite pleased.

Looking at the two banana leaf fans, Jinling Shengmu exclaimed in surprise, "The essence leaves of the sun and the essence leaves of the moon, born in Kunlun, are spiritual treasures formed from spiritual roots. A single fan is of superior quality, while the two combined are of the highest grade innate spiritual treasure. One fan can ignite a fire with an amplitude countless times, while the other contains the Samadhi Divine Wind that can extinguish ten thousand fires. Although it ranks last among the highest grade innate spiritual treasures, it is still quite extraordinary!"

Yin Ziyu was also amazed, never expecting that this would be the first top-grade innate spiritual treasure he had obtained in this prehistoric world.

Yin Ziyu smiled faintly: "This time, Xuandu brought only top-grade items. These two combined are the only truly exceptional ones. I guess Xuandu anticipated our choice!"

Nuwa's avatar appeared and said, "Ziyu, I am very pleased that you know when to advance and when to retreat. Three causes and effects plus a spiritual treasure are the other party's bottom line!"

Yin Ziyu sighed, "But it has cost Her Majesty her life essence!"

"No need for further words. The Great Shang Dynasty is now the source of my destiny and the future of humanity. Many years from now, the Xuanyuan lineage will be reduced to mere mortals and will no longer be considered human. The Cheng Tang lineage is the foundation of humanity, how can I ignore it! Ziyu is resourceful. With this spiritual treasure and the three karmic connections, you will be able to handle the future with greater ease. Now that this crisis is resolved, I will depart."

After Nuwa finished speaking, she returned to Nuwa Heaven, unlike other saints who left their avatars in the Three Realms.

Nuwa was quite pleased that Yin Ziyu agreed to reconcile with Xuandu. She did not act impulsively, because if she had, the situation would have inevitably spiraled out of control and dragged the Three Realms into an immeasurable calamity.

Yin Ziyu, of course, knew that what he sought was not personal vendettas or revenge.

How can one act like Zhao Gongming, rushing to seek revenge at the first sign of trouble? Instead, one should consider how to view one's opponent.

The mindset of playing chess is to observe your opponent's moves and then counter them. The process of making and countering moves is itself a path to enlightenment.

For Yin Ziyu, his opponents are those who help him achieve his goals and those who help him prove his path, not his enemies.

Developing a new system is for the other party to see, not something to be done impulsively out of enthusiasm.

That would be disrespectful to the sages and would put Nuwa in danger, as the system was only perfected with Nuwa's help this time.

Where there are people, there will inevitably be conflict. The essence is to fight without breaking apart, while actions like flipping the table are unacceptable.

You need to understand what you want and whether the other party can give it up. You can't just act on pure enthusiasm or be reckless.

Of course, if he were reckless and impulsive, Yin Ziyu wouldn't have gotten to where he is today. His actions have inevitably revealed his true nature.

Three causes and effects—this is what Yin Ziyu intends to use to deal with the Journey to the West period. Now, Yin Ziyu is unsure how the Journey to the West should develop, after all, many things have changed drastically.

We can no longer make a judgment based on the time traveler.

However, Yin Ziyu believes that the Journey to the West will still occur because the general trend of Heaven has not undergone any major changes.

In the present Three Realms, the Great Shang Dynasty occupies a corner, having broken away from the general trend of the human race, while the Xuanyuan lineage will soon all become mortals. Journey to the West is about how to make full use of these mortals.

However, the human race of the Great Shang Dynasty becomes a contrast to the Xuanyuan lineage. Under the general trend of Heaven, can the Great Shang Dynasty be tolerated to continue to exist and continue to represent the human race?
Or is it that as long as major merchants don't interfere with the overall situation, their existence will be permitted?

These situations are still unknown, but one thing is certain: in any case, we must plan ahead in this predicament.

There will still be crises, but they will not be as life-or-death as those in the Investiture of the Gods.

Three causes and effects were enough for Yin Ziyu to deal with throughout the entire Journey to the West.

The Holy Mother of Golden Spirit then inquired, "Ziyu, is this matter concerning the Human Sect truly resolved?"

Yin Ziyu nodded: "That's settled for now. This conflict in the East Sea and the danger of the forbidden laws can be considered a battle for the Great Shang to establish itself since its southward migration. After this experience, the foundation has been stabilized, and the Human Sect and the Chan Sect no longer have the ability to wipe them out. The Great Shang's reputation has truly resounded throughout the Three Realms, making it a major power. When the human race replaced the Wu and Yao races as the protagonists of the prehistoric world, they had to face the challenges from the Wu and Yao races. Now that the Great Shang has truly established itself in the Three Realms, the constraints of the Human Sect have been completely lifted, and the people of the Great Shang will not have any karma or give up their fortune even if they cultivate. Now, the policy for governing the country has been decided!"

At this moment, the crisis was averted, and Wen Zhong, Shang Rong, and Luo Shen all breathed a sigh of relief.

Humanity's physique has now improved, and a method to replace the Nine-Turn Golden Elixir has been developed, thus completely resolving the shortcomings of the Great Shang Dynasty.

Everyone gathered around Yin Ziyu, and Shang Rong asked, "How should we proceed with this grand plan for governing the country?"

Yin Ziyu pondered for a moment and said, "Since the ancestor Cheng Tang broke the severance of the connection between heaven and earth, it has brought a chance for the various branches of the human race to breathe. The ancestor Pan Geng migrated to Chaoge, allowing the human race to escape the encirclement and suppression of the Xuanyuan lineage, which led to a period of glory for the human race. This second migration carries the hope of the human race. Now we have established a foothold here, and Changzhou in the East Sea is also the future land of our Great Shang Dynasty. It is rich in spiritual energy and should have more civil and military officials to guard the four directions. In the future, the situation of the three realms will be one of heroes rising up. Therefore, we should select the virtuous and capable!"

The goddess Luo hurriedly asked, "How should we select virtuous and capable individuals?"

Yin Ziyu pondered for a moment and said, "Open the imperial examination system to give the people of the Great Shang Dynasty hope for advancement. Open the civil and military examination system, and let the Shang Prime Minister be in charge of the civil examination system!"

"What is the fortune of literature, and what is the fortune of military prowess?"

Everyone was taken aback and quickly asked questions.

Yin Ziyu explained: "Within the Great Way lies the Way of Literature. When the literary fortune is profound, the people's hearts will be drawn to it and talented people will emerge in great numbers. The Great Shang Dynasty uses the imperial examination to recruit officials from all walks of life, striving to encourage a hundred schools of thought to contend, gather the ways of all people, and stimulate the literary energy of heaven and earth. Those whose writings can stimulate the literary energy are given priority!"

Yin Ziyu knew that the Heavenly Dao Literary Gathering would soon descend upon the Three Realms, at which time a hundred schools of thought would contend.

This is one of the few opportunities for many who are stuck at the Great Luo Golden Immortal level. The fortune is immense, and it all depends on who seizes the chance. Yin Ziyu intends to take advantage of this opportunity to make arrangements in advance, so that this path can flourish in the Great Shang Dynasty, giving it fortune, allowing the Hundred Schools of Thought to take root and sprout, providing it with the soil to grow.

At the same time, this gathering of civil officials by the Great Merchants will attract the convergence of the Great Dao's literary energy, thereby enhancing the overall fortune. This decline in the Heavenly Dao's fortune is a preparation for the next great calamity.

Today, the great merchants still have enough good fortune to provide fertile ground for the selection and growth of talent.

As for military fortune, it was a scheme devised to sow discord among various parties and to select talent through concerted efforts.

"Martial fortune, overseen by the Grand Tutor, involves martial arts examinations that select generals and commanders based on supernatural abilities, talent, and cultivation. These individuals are tasked with expanding territories, suppressing rebellions, protecting ancestral veins, and consolidating the foundation of the nation, thereby gathering martial energy."

Yin Ziyu briefly explained the future national policy of the Great Shang Dynasty, and how relying on the growth of fortune, it could achieve further growth.

In the future, the Shang Dynasty will directly replace the human race due to its improved fortune, while the Xuanyuan lineage will no longer be human, but will rise to an infinite level.

Of course, it will take a long time to improve step by step.

These basic structures, the imperial examination system, provided a path for advancement for all people.

Regardless of the future trends of the Three Realms, Yin Ziyu and the Jie Sect are going against the tide. Since they cannot go along with the corrupt practices, they must make sure to prepare for the future development of talent.

In fact, the overall national policy of the Shang Dynasty remained largely unchanged.

There are not many options for governing a country; whatever the reason for its existence, one must continue to follow that approach.

To be fair, Ji Chang and his son were unwilling to be traitors to the human race, but given their background, how could they possibly contend with the sages and the prevailing trend?
If Yin Ziyu were to transmigrate into Ji Fa, it would be difficult to make any changes. If you don't do it, the Chan Sect will definitely find someone else who is willing to do it. Even if you try to deceive them, they won't believe you. They will use the Heavenly Oath to restrain you early on!
Yin Ziyu became the direct descendant of the Tang dynasty's high priest, and his birth destined him to inherit the will of his ancestors and carry it forward.

The fact that Cheng Tang broke the bond between heaven and earth was its original sin, and the value of Cheng Tang's existence was to drag the Jie Sect down with it. Therefore, this was just a coincidence, nothing more.

The battle of the Investiture of the Gods was originally a crushing defeat, but it was Yin Ziyu's various schemes and plans that allowed this small corner of the land to truly survive.

As long as the destiny remains, the dynasty will not perish; this is the fundamental reason for its continued existence. High Priest Yin Ziyu, who controls the destiny, has been striving for the destiny of the Great Shang Dynasty.

Originally, when Di Xin desecrated Nuwa, the fortune of the Shang Dynasty collapsed and it was destined to perish. Yin Ziyu stabilized the fortune, which gave it a glimmer of hope amidst the general trend. This is in line with the wonder of the Great Dao's glimmer of hope.

There is a glimmer of hope in the Great Dao, and since the Heavenly Dao inherits from the Great Dao, the existence of this glimmer of hope cannot be erased.

Despite the general trend, Yin Ziyu did indeed stabilize the situation, which gave him a chance to survive.

The fundamental source of any chance of survival lies in the prevailing fortune; only when fortune exists can there be a chance of survival. Fortune is of paramount importance.

Therefore, by providing opportunities for advancement to both merchants and ordinary people, one's fortune can be improved. One should not be stingy with resources; only by being willing to invest can one reap rewards.

Now, Yin Ziyu's first task is to transform the barbarians, which marks the beginning of the flow of Heavenly Fortune into the Three Realms. Reaching the transformation of the barbarians signifies entering the peak. This immense fortune will create many Quasi-Saints, and obtaining this fortune requires the recognition of all living beings.

The amount of recognition one receives determines the amount of good fortune one gains from this opportunity.

The future trend of "converting the barbarians" will produce many people who rise to prominence overnight, and other sages will also enter the world because of this trend, with Lao Tzu being the first.

After watching Yin Ziyu finish setting things up, Yunxiao asked, "Ziyu, is this imperial examination system similar to the selection process in Chaoge back then? But in the Three Realms today, what use is literary talent? Ultimately, cultivation is still the most important thing!"

After listening, Yin Ziyu thought for a moment. He decided that he couldn't reveal the future destiny of Heaven now. It was a huge opportunity, but he wanted the two of them to go and make arrangements as much as possible.

"In the future, there will be less fighting in the Three Realms. Instead, success and failure will be determined by the Dao. When the two fairies take on disciples in the future, they should prioritize literature. Cultivation as it was in ancient times is no longer appropriate. Times have changed, and the ancient times are far away. The training of disciples must change!"

In an era of great eons, there is a new way of cultivation. If one clings to the old ways of cultivation, the result will be elimination. Embracing the new era and seizing new opportunities is the only way to endure and survive.

Yin Ziyu, on the other hand, predicts the future for the members of the Jie Sect without giving away any spoilers.

Yin Ziyu's words naturally made the Golden Spirit Mother take them seriously. Yin Ziyu's strategies and vision are now the best in the Three Realms, a fact acknowledged by Xuandu.

Xuandu's recognition must have come from Laozi's recognition!
"The ancient times are long gone, and eras have changed. What Ziyu said is very true. In the future, it will be difficult for people to cultivate for dozens of years. Literature should be the priority. When I recruit disciples in the future, I will follow what Ziyu said!"

After the Holy Mother of Golden Spirit bid farewell to Yunxiao and returned to Golden Turtle Island, Consort Mi inquired about Yin Ziyu.

"Why did Ziyu make Xuandu swear an oath by the Luo River again this time? Even if the oath is broken, the Luo River cannot be used to flood Shouyang Mountain?"

Upon hearing Mi Fei's question, Yin Ziyu smiled and said, "Fellow Daoist Mi Fei is worried that failing to fulfill the oath will cause Luo Shui's fortune and reputation to decline?"

Consort Mi quickly replied, "Consort Mi would never have such an intention. I'm sure Ziyu has a deeper meaning behind it."

Yin Ziyu nodded: "The profound meaning isn't that deep. Xuandu swore an oath with the Luo River, so I suppose this will deepen your understanding of the law of cause and effect?"

After hearing this, Mi Fei suddenly realized: "That's right, the oath made by Xuan Du this time has brought even greater karma to Luo Shui. After all, Zi Yu and Xuan Du are the ones who have stirred up the world's trends, and the karma they have brought is beyond what countless immortals can match!"

"Yes, although the karma this time is heavy, there is no need to settle the karma. Whoever breaks the oath will be subject to immeasurable calamity. Therefore, we can increase the reputation of Luoshui without having to enforce the karma. After all, Fellow Daoist Mifei cannot obtain the top-grade innate spiritual treasure of the law of karma, and the law of karma is the original law of the Heavenly Dao. Only in this way can we help Fellow Daoist Mifei to master the law of karma as soon as possible!"

Upon hearing Yin Ziyu's words, Mi Fei was deeply moved.

Mi Fei looked at Yin Ziyu with her beautiful eyes, filled with countless emotions: "Thank you, Ziyu, for thinking of me all the time. I really don't know how to thank you enough!"

Yin Ziyu laughed instead, "We've come this far side by side, why bother with such talk? If you have an opportunity, I'll naturally help you. There's no need for such formalities between us. Fellow Daoist Mi Fei has achieved some success in the Law of Cause and Effect, and the Chan and Ren sects can no longer surround and annihilate us. The defenses are in place, so we can begin to destroy the Ji family's empire!"

Upon hearing this, Mi Fei was immediately taken aback and hurriedly asked, "Destroy the Ji family's kingdom? How can we do that? Wouldn't that mean we have to fight the Chan Sect? Are we going to launch a northern expedition?"

Yin Ziyu shook his head: "There is no need to fight the Chan Sect. The Northern Expedition will not benefit us at all. It is because the Ji family's fortune is insufficient in the Investiture of the Gods and their karma is increasing. They are gradually being abandoned by the Chan Sect. We can just take advantage of the situation and destroy them. Fellow Daoist Mi Fei's plan to destroy Zhou with the law of cause and effect can also let the Three Realms know that cause and effect are real. It can also be considered as eliminating these treacherous humans!"

After hearing this, Mi Fei nodded in agreement: "What Ziyu said is very true. How should we plan to deal with the cause and effect of the destruction of Zhou?"

(End of this chapter)