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

Chapter 25 Selection Criteria
Above the clouds, three green phoenixes stopped in the sky. The green-clothed fairy was dressed in green clothes, with a cold face, like frost and snow.

Her figure is upright, like a plum blossom blooming in the snow, and her cold temperament makes people dare not approach her easily.

The fairy in green is dressed in emerald green clothes, lively and playful, with a hint of rebellion.

"Big sister, it's so lively, many fellow apprentices are here, why are you in such a hurry to leave?"

After hearing this, the Fairy in White had a helpless look on her face: "Just watch first, it's better not to get involved!"

The grand parade ground was bustling with noise, and immortals from all directions gathered together, their eyes all focused on Yin Ziyu and Luo Shen on the high platform.

Yin Ziyu looked calm and composed, with the luck of the Shang Dynasty on him. He exuded an aura of being in control of the overall situation, and his every move displayed the majesty of a high priest!
The woman in green clothes said in surprise, "Sister, look, this high priest is the child who once followed Wen Zhong to travel around the East China Sea to seek the truth. Hehe, that child seemed quite melancholy at the time. I have a vivid memory of him!"

The white-robed fairy's gaze fell on Yin Ziyu, and she nodded in agreement. "We are old acquaintances, after all. We are members of the Shang royal family. Senior Sister Jin Ling's disciple, Wen Zhong, is now a Grand Master. However, I'm also curious why this young man didn't behave like a child when he followed Wen Zhong on his journey through the East China Sea. His exquisite mind also surprised me."

Fairy Qing Yi agreed: "The three of us also taught him how to cultivate his mind. I wonder if he has achieved what he said he would do now!"

At this time, the selection below has begun. This selection is based on three points: cultivation, supernatural powers, and the five elements.

The three fairies were all above the Nine Heavens, watching the selection process below.

At the beginning of the selection process, the evaluation of everyone's cultivation was relatively intuitive.

Those with high cultivation levels are basically at the highest level of Taiyi, but there are not many of them. They can stand out without too much screening and be directly granted official positions.

The Golden Immortal of Great Luo has truly transcended the three disasters and five difficulties and is eternally immortal, so naturally he will not lower his status to come here.

Then, the Golden Immortal is the best among them.

Basically they can all stand out.

The real test, and what makes the selection process complicated and tricky, is the evaluation of the level of use of the five elements' magical powers.

These people are basically all Xuanxian, and only they can put aside their dignity and come to compete for the few opportunities to gain luck.

The power of the five elements: metal is sharp, wood is fresh, water is soft, fire is fierce, and earth is thick. They are mutually reinforcing and restraining, and change in countless ways. How to skillfully control them and how to maximize their power in the ever-changing competition is the key to this selection.

Luo Shen approached Yin Ziyu and asked softly, "Brother Ziyu, after this initial screening, there are still a lot of people left. How do we choose the most suitable candidate?"

Yin Ziyu's gaze was as sharp as a torch as he looked at the tens of thousands of people below. He whispered to Luo Shen, "For this selection, choose five people from the Rat Tribe, representing the five colors of blue, red, yellow, white, and black. These five colors correspond to the Five Elements and can activate the power of the Five Elements with different attributes. Also choose five people from each of the Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Chicken, Dog, and Pig tribes, all distinguished by their five colors. The Dragon Tribe already has a Cunxin, so they can choose four more. This brings the total number of people from these twelve tribes to sixty, and this number cannot be changed. Furthermore, choose five people from each of the other tribes and assign them to serve as generals to confuse the audience."

Luo Shen nodded slightly: "Brother Ziyu has thought it through, so I will act according to his instructions! I wonder how this should be judged?"

Yin Ziyu's lips curled up slightly, revealing a confident smile. "I've already made arrangements for the Five Elements Divine Power Competition. A Five Elements Spiritual Formation will be set up in the arena. Once a contestant enters the formation, they must, within half an hour, use their own Five Elements Divine Powers to resonate with the formation, triggering corresponding Five Elements phenomena. In the Gold Formation, sharp blades will pierce the air, and sharp gold energy will spread everywhere. In the Wood Formation, green trees will rise from the ground, full of vitality. In the Water Formation, surging waves will appear, like rivers flowing backwards. In the Fire Formation, blazing flames will rise to the sky, and scorching heat will permeate the air. In the Earth Formation, thick earth will surge, like mountains bearing down on one's head. The more powerful and persistent the phenomenon, and the more closely it aligns with the Five Elements Divine Power displayed, the higher the score will be. This way, we can determine who has activated the essence of the Five Elements!"

When Luo Shen heard this, his eyes were full of admiration and he chuckled, "Such a method of judgment is extremely exquisite." Luo Shen didn't dare to say much, but he was also amazed.

Therefore, the selection this time is not only for the defenders, but also for the battle flags.

Anyone who can truly conform to the origin of the five elements of heaven and earth is the best formation flag.

Of course, the people who are truly selected are also extremely precious to Yin Ziyu, and are not sacrifices.

Even if it is a formation flag, Yin Ziyu will provide it with the greatest luck, allowing it to grow as quickly as possible and become a community of interests.

Because the higher their cultivation level, the stronger the Hunyuan Five Elements Formation will be in the future.

For example, the former Zhoutian Star Array had 365 large Zhoutian Star Banners as the roots, 14,800 small Zhoutian Star Banners as the trunk, and hundreds of millions of gods and demons as the branches and leaves.

This requires 365 great demon generals to bear the flag.

Then comes the selection of supernatural powers. Participants all have special supernatural powers and attract attention.

As the selection progresses, a group of people with extraordinary abilities emerge.

Yin Ziyu naturally selected him in advance based on his memory as a loyal general.

As for those who surrendered and turned against him later, Yin Ziyu naturally did not need them. However, Yin Ziyu singled out one person, Li Jing of the Chan Sect, and sent him to Chentang Pass as the general.

Zhang Guifang, there was a strange aura lingering around him, as if he was detached from the world, without a soul or spirit. This kind of talent made him stand out among many contestants.

Regardless of whether Zhang Guifang can stand out, Yin Ziyu will include this general who committed suicide for his country in the list and give him important positions.

The four generals of the Mo family stepped onto the competition stage with great momentum. The four of them seemed to be one, cooperating with each other tacitly. As soon as they appeared, they attracted the attention of the whole audience.

Each of them summoned their own magical weapons. For a moment, light radiated and the wind howled. The powerful force contained in the magical weapons made the surrounding air tremble.

Yin Ziyu also recognized the four generals of the Mo family, but their IQ was questionable, so they could not be allowed to take charge on their own, so he made them deputy generals of Zhang Guifang.

Then, Yu Hua appeared, a disciple of Yiqixian Yu Yuan. Yin Ziyu looked at the dreaded Blood-Transforming Divine Sword with admiration.

Yu Hua swung his divine sword, and blood filled the sky. Wherever he touched, space seemed to be corroded, leaving a chill in the air. The blood-transforming ability he unleashed was even more bizarre. Once contaminated by the blood, anyone without a protective treasure would be instantly killed.

Yin Ziyu stared at Yu Hua, a disciple of Jiejiao, who was loyal and reliable, and was directly appointed as the general of a faction.

The Five Elements Immortal Formation can most directly show the participants' control over the origins of the five elements.
Yin Ziyu stared at the spirit formation intently, with a three-meter-long green light condensed in his eyes, and he could see through the affinity of the tens of thousands of participants towards the five elements.

(End of this chapter)