Above all spirits

Chapter 437 Preliminary Test (2)

Gu Yun slowly walked to the foot of the high platform next door. Perhaps because it was nearing the end, although a long queue was set up, there were only a few scattered demons.

Gu Yun looked up at the six demons dressed in black, gold-embroidered flying fish robes on the high platform.

If it weren't for the fact that one of them had a pair of jet-black wings and the other had two horns on its head, Gu Yun would have almost thought he had traveled back to the Ming Dynasty to attend an interview for the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

Based on information from the neighbors, these should be the examiners from six different departments they were referring to.

Each of the six examiners wore a token around their waist that was identical to the one they held in their hands, but in purple.

Gu Yun noticed that some of the demons ahead of him were holding yellow tokens, while others were holding blue tokens.

Judging from their aura, it shouldn't be difficult to tell that the tokens were given based on different starting points according to different ranks.

Gu Yun looked around and noticed a notice board.

The names of the selected demons are recorded above.

The blue columns correspond to the rank of the innate demon. Even if one passes the final selection, one can only start working as a first-level Heavenly Guard unless one ranks in the top five. The top five in the blue columns can be exceptionally promoted to the second-level Heavenly Guard. The rank of the innate demon corresponds to the first to third levels of Heavenly Guard.

Secondly, there's the yellow column, which is the grid directly opposite your own position, representing the Demon General.

The above covers four to nine sections, and the title is no longer "Heavenly Guards" but "Heavenly Generals".

Those who rank in the top 20 can be promoted to the fifth rank of Heavenly Garment General, and those who rank in the top 5 can be promoted to the sixth rank of Heavenly Garment General. Beyond that, promotions cannot be granted simply based on rank or outstanding selection results.

The reason for such a large span is also closely related to the position of Demon General itself.

The Demon General is mainly divided into three stages, and the gap between each stage is like a chasm.

Upon first entering the Demon General realm, one must grasp the 'momentum' and comprehend the 'domain power'.

It turned out to be the case.

Based on this notice board, Gu Yun finally understood why the man at the interview table thought he wouldn't pass.

Because Tianyi will only accept fifty people, but the names on this list contain nearly two hundred demons who passed the preliminary test.

These participating demons are probably quite a few who have comprehended 'Domain Power', and most of them probably have mastered 'Power'. What makes me, a mere newly entered demon general, qualified to share a piece of the pie and squeeze into the Heavenly Guard?

Even if you are lucky enough to pass the preliminary test, it is better not to waste your time or even your life and to withdraw voluntarily.

As for the purple token above the yellow token.

They are probably all demon lords who have surpassed the rank of demon general.

Because they are called the Heavenly Collar.

Truly befitting royalty.

The fact that six demon lords were present to supervise the preliminary examination demonstrates the importance that the Imperial Palace places on the selection of the Heavenly Guards.

The six on the high platform.

respectively.

The Imperial Curtain of the Censorate.

Huang Taixu, the head of the Law Enforcement Bureau.

Huang Xian'er of the Foreign Affairs Department.

Huang Yisheng of the Dark Pavilion.

The four individuals mentioned above are clearly direct descendants of demons from the Imperial Palace, as their names suggest.

The next two are...

Lin Fan of the Prison Administration Bureau.

Gu Shu, from the Department of Law Enforcement.

"How's it going? The preliminary exam is almost over. Everyone, who's optimistic about who's going to win?"

"I am Huang Xianyue of the Surveillance Department," she said with a light laugh. "She is one of only two female demons on the high platform."

Upon hearing Huang Xian Yue's question, Huang Tai Xu sighed and replied.

"I really envy your Inspectorate's Heavenly Guards and Heavenly Generals, who are all pre-selected. You don't have to put any effort into choosing them. To be honest, you can't really tell anything from the preliminary test."

Huang Xian'er echoed in agreement.

"That's right, that's right. Sister Xianyue is always the most relaxed at this time. Brother Taixu is right. The preliminary test really can't tell anything. However, there are quite a few peak demon generals this year."

Gu Shu said with some disdain, "He is the most conspicuous demon with wings, his pair of emerald green eyes gleaming coldly."

"So what if you're a peak Demon General? How many of them can actually break through to Demon Lord? Have you forgotten the tragic situation where not a single Demon Lord emerged from the last batch of recruited generals and guards? They were all people who knew they had no hope of breaking through and came to the Imperial Palace just to get by."

"Hmph, that's it for the Heavenly Garment you'll never wear again."

Huang Taixu said helplessly.

"There's no way around it. Demon generals and demon lords are not the same thing. Everyone has walked this path to condense their own domain and knows how difficult it is. Some lords have even had to rebuild it several times before they finally succeeded."

"So don't say that. After all, they are all working for the Imperial Palace. What does it matter if they are just coasting along?"

Huang Xian Yue chuckled.

"Brother Gu, it's really hard to say about this year's competition. Look at the top three, they all broke the preliminary test records of previous years. Don't say you're not interested. If you really dislike them, we'll pick first and leave the rest to you, so you can save yourself trouble."

Gu Shu snorted coldly.

Stop dreaming.

At this moment, Huang Xian'er glanced at Lin Fan, who was dozing off to the side. He seemed completely uninterested in the trial.

Lin Fan is the demon with two horns on his head.

He is different from Gu Shu. Gu Shu has half of the Supreme Emperor's bloodline, but it is not a pure direct lineage. Lin Fan, on the other hand, is a demon of another race. As a demon of another race, he was able to gain the recognition of the Supreme Emperor Demon King and sit in charge of a major department of the Supreme Emperor Palace. This is not something an ordinary demon can do.

Not to mention Lin Fan's demon race, which has no royal lineage and doesn't even have a name.

In other words, Lin Fan was once just a low-level demon.

but.

None of the five people present dared to question Lin Fan's identity.

because.

The Supreme Demon King called him...

Quasi-Demon King.

Lin Fan is the closest among them to the Demon King. If he becomes the Demon King, he will have the qualifications to establish a royal family. This is one of the reasons why the Extreme Imperial Palace recruits Heavenly Guards regardless of race.

After all, every member of the royal family did not initially possess this status.

It is because there is a demon king within the clan that it is called a royal clan, not that only royal clans can give birth to demon kings.

The royal family is merely a group that possesses the bloodline of the Demon King, giving them a greater chance and better resources to become the Demon King.

Huang Xian'er couldn't help but whisper.

"Brother Lin Fan, what do you think?"

however.

The sound disappeared without a trace.

Given his status as a demon lord, it's impossible that he wouldn't hear Huang Xian'er's voice, let alone someone who's hailed as a quasi-demon king.

There is only one answer.

That means Lin Fan didn't want to pay any attention to it.

"Xian'er".

At that moment, a strange and cold voice came.

In an instant, all eyes turned to him.

Huang Yisheng of the Dark Pavilion.

This is the department within the Imperial Palace responsible for clandestine missions.

The daily work at the Dark Pavilion gradually shaped Huang Yisheng's personality, making him a man of few words.

but...

"Lin Fan doesn't deserve this from you. You've seen it all these years; forced relationships never work."

"I will become stronger than him."

"Other evils..."

Xian'er is his younger sister.

"what--!"

"Brother! What nonsense are you talking about!"

Huang Xian'er blushed and denied it.

But the other demons just smiled at each other and didn't delve into the matter; those who understood, understood.