Chapter 302

The message came from Young Master Cao.

It wasn’t long, just a simple sentence.

“Brother Sang!!! The public test is here! Give me a god-level account to help me grind!”

“We’re all counting on you!”

After some time of hard preaching by Young Master Cao, all fifteen students in his Class A have jumped into “Original Immortal.”

Even players from other classes have started to dive in.

“Original Immortal” spread like a plague, secretly nurturing itself where the teachers and elders of the Holy Kingdom couldn’t see.

It gradually spread to the residences of many high officials and nobles in the Holy Kingdom, mesmerizing numerous young ladies and scions.

On the flip side, to play “Original Immortal,” communication devices became increasingly common in the Holy Kingdom.

Originally, only energetic young chaps like Young Master Cao were interested in such a novel gadget. But now, many people who previously had no interest in communication devices have started to give them a try.

Officially, the Holy Kingdom still leans towards resisting the popularity of communication devices in Tianlang City. So, the devices gradually became underground commodities.

If you asked folks openly if they knew what a communication device was, everyone would say no. But privately, once home, everyone was logged into “Original Immortal.”

Even those who didn’t play the game were inevitably drawn to various entertainment products from places like Fusa Pavilion and Canghong Pavilion.

Now, Tianlang City was no longer as closed off as before.

Instead, it was quietly pried open by “Original Immortal” and communication devices.

“What, are your classmates all eager to grind?”

Young Master Sang said casually, “If you ask me, grinding should be done on your own. How can you always rely on others to take you along?”

“Hasn’t your teacher taught you that you must work hard to ensure your well-being?”

“Alas, Brother Sang, don’t say that.” Young Master Cao suddenly lamented, “You don’t know. Our Class A was originally directly under the Master of the Kingdom, and all the students are his directly taught disciples.”

“However, ever since we finished our last task, the teacher has been holed up in his mansion, not seeing anyone or coming to class. No one knows what’s wrong with him.”

“Now that the doctrine class our teacher taught has no one to take over, I haven’t attended doctrine class for ages.”

Young Master Sang didn’t really know what this doctrine class was.

But if it was taught by Li Shanyan personally, it must be a pretty high-tier course.

And Young Master Cao’s words piqued Young Master Sang’s interest.

Li Shanyan has been holed up since the last time he sparred with me?

Now that’s intriguing.

“…Hey!”

After pondering for a while, Young Master Cao’s eyes suddenly lit up.

“Brother Sang, I just had a thought!”

“Since you aren’t busy on the Demon Cult side, why not come to our Master of the Kingdom’s mansion to apply for a teaching position!”

After saying this, Young Master Sang was momentarily stunned.

This was a path he had never considered.

Originally, he planned to use the excuse of visiting Young Master Cao’s home to sneak into Tianlang City. But that method had flaws; he couldn’t stay long and was restricted in his movements.

But if he entered Tianlang City as a teacher from the Master of the Kingdom… it would be much more convenient.

Though, its feasibility still needed to be weighed.

“Am I… capable of that?”

“Of course you are!” Young Master Cao affirmed seriously. “The doctrine class is where high-level cultivators share their cultivation experiences and insights about the Dao.”

“The reason why no one could substitute for the class after the teacher went into seclusion for so long is that there aren’t many cultivators qualified to teach us exceptional talents.”

“Don’t forget, I’m already at the seventh level of the Harmonization Stage.” Young Master Cao puffed up with pride. “As for even more talented folks, like Junior Master, he’s already entered the Crossing Tribulation Stage.”

“At a time like this, even looking for a reputable expert to teach us about the Dao seems lacking.”

“The most qualified, of course, are cultivators of the Great Ascension Stage.”

Seeing Young Master Sang deep in thought, Young Master Cao pressed on, “Initially, we wanted to find a temporary teacher, trying to look for General Xu and Grand Eunuch Qin. But both are busy guarding the Emperor and can’t leave the palace, while the other has zero interest in teaching.”

“Another plan was to seek help from outside. For example, invite Gu Jianxian from Sword Flower Palace to come lecture us.”

“But in my view, Gu Jianxian probably wouldn’t bother coming. In the end, the mess would still be left messy.”

“But right now, we have Brother Sang, a ready-made candidate who is young and promising with profound cultivation. I can’t think of anyone more suitable than you!”

Hearing this, even Young Master Sang couldn’t hold back for a moment.

Dude. Have you forgotten that I’m technically an enemy of your Holy Kingdom?

Although it’s just on paper, and there’s not a huge grudge, your actions definitely qualify as treason!

“Of course, it might be a bit tricky for Brother Sang to pass as a teacher due to your identity as a Demon Cultist.”

Young Master Cao patted his chest, “But it’s okay. We’re here for you.”

“Let me tell you, all of our Class A students have deep backgrounds. As long as we step up to handle some things, Brother Sang just needs to prepare a fake identity as a wandering cultivator, getting in shouldn’t be hard.”

Young Master Sang has to say.

This plan sounds riddled with loopholes and utterly unreliable.

But he still tentatively asked, “Is it really doable? What if someone finds out?”

“What if… it’s not a big deal.” Young Master Cao scratched his head. “After all, Brother Sang is only coming to substitute for the teacher temporarily. You’re not doing anything bad. Plus, you are a Great Ascension Stage cultivator; the Holy Kingdom shouldn’t make things difficult for you.”

So you think “shouldn’t” is enough?

What if I really piss off the Holy Kingdom? Am I going to lose my life over this?

Realizing he couldn’t rely on Young Master Cao, Young Master Sang chose to consult the one he trusted more—Nian Nian.

“Invincible Nian Nian mommy, could you prepare a fake identity to slip past the Holy Kingdom? Do you have any items that can hide my presence, so even Li Shanyan can’t detect me?”

“…There is, in fact.”

Nian Nian adjusted her glasses and whispered, “The Earthly Bodhisattva Gold can achieve that.”

“The Earthly Bodhisattva Gold can already shapeshift at will now, right? You just need to cover your skin with it, and theoretically, even a cultivator like Li Shanyan would not detect your true presence.”

“However, that Li Shanyan is still a bit uncanny. This system can’t make any guarantees. It all depends on whether the host is willing to take the gamble.”

Gamble?

Ha.

If I, Sang Zhe, were afraid of gambling in my life, I’d still be just an ordinary prison guard in the Punishment Department.

Famous great persons once said, “Take a gamble, and you might turn a bicycle into a motorcycle.”

Such a rare opportunity to enter the Master of the Kingdom’s mansion, I certainly wouldn’t pass it up.

“…Alright.”

Sang Zhe steeled himself and muttered, “Screw this!”