Chapter 944: Chapter 52: Promotion in Rank, Heading to Shangluo Academy! (12,000 Words) _4
Zhao Xing had a friendship with his legitimate grandson Wei Wuji, which was established back when the spiritual beauty of Ten Suns Cave Heaven erupted.
"Zhao Xing, receive the decree!"
Wei Gongming stood below the divine platform, his voice was loud and clear.
"This minister listens to the decree."
Zhao Xing knelt on the prepared prayer mat.
"Our Emperor’s decree: The original transmission envoy of Baishui Dao of Tianhe Prefecture, concurrently the Pinghai State Five Prefectures Third-level Inspection Commissioner Zhao Xing, who defended Tianhe Prefecture City, executed the rebel king, quelled the rebellion, his loyalty and bravery commendable."
"Prevented the calamities of Mingyue, used wondrous methods, implemented superior strategies, and exhibited extraordinary intelligence."
"Presented the Heavenly Time classics, performed the arts of Grotto Heaven, his natural talent unparalleled."
"He constructed works, protected countless citizens of the Great Zhou, and promoted the path of sages and benevolence."
"Especially promoted to the position of Secondary Third-rank, no longer receiving original duties."
"Considering his many years of labor, he is allowed to return home to await reassignment, recuperating for several years before deciding on a solid position."
"Promoted one level in nobility, conferred the title of ’Duke Divine Might’.
"Granted two million five hundred thousand acres of land, a fief of one hundred and three thousand fifty households."
"Rewarded with a ’Yuan You’ staff, four sets of Chinese clothing, two Hua Gai canopies, a Heavenly Sword, a Dragon Head War Chariot, five Dragon Heads, a Silver Dragon Flying Boat, a pair of Dragon Soul Ruyi..."
"Appointed Minister of Rites, added twelve tiers to his merits, to acknowledge his accomplishments!"
As Wei Gongming finished reading.
Zhao Xing immediately bowed deeply, loudly exclaiming, "This minister Zhao Xing, kneels in gratitude to the Emperor’s boundless grace, may our Emperor live eternally."
Afterward, he stood up straight, raising both hands over his head.
The moment the Imperial Decree touched his hands.
"Buzz~"
A mighty power akin to a mountain surged forth, Zhao Xing instantly felt a heaviness from the depths of his soul.
Meanwhile, a misty aura washed over Zhao Xing’s body.
Since this was merely a Fourth Rank cleansing, the phenomenon ended swiftly.
Why didn’t it enter the Tianxin Hall as before?
Purely because the nearby Yin Heaven Official and Earth Official needed to closely observe Zhao Xing during this conferment process.
If it entered the Tianxin Hall, there would be no way to observe.
The national fate of a Fourth Rank was quickly absorbed by Zhao Xing.
The observing Heavenly Official and Earth Official exchanged words.
"His foundation is solid, the power of national fate respectively enhanced fortune and longevity."
"His lifespan seems abnormal, and his fortune is remarkably robust."
"This is because he consumed many spiritual beauties in the Ten Suns Cave Heaven, and he also consumed the Dragon Whale’s Heart."
"I see."
"His Life Soul is strong, unlike ordinary people, what is the reason behind this?"
"The Derivation God Decision."
"Any other questions?"
"Report to King Heavenly Destiny, there are no more, but next, we still need Duke Divine Might’s cooperation."
"Alright, let him rest for a while, and then I’ll arrange for you to discuss in detail."
"Understood."
...
The cleansing quickly ended, Zhao Xing stood up, cupping his hands towards those around, including empty-looking spaces.
"Thank you for your efforts, esteemed officials, True Monarch."
"Duke Divine Might is polite." Wei Gongming stroked his beard, full of satisfaction.
"Congratulations, Zhao Xing." Wang Tianzhi smiled and returned the gesture.
King Heavenly Destiny remarked, "Zhao Xing, come follow me to the back hall, there are still some matters to instruct."
"Yes."
The ceremony ended, and Wang Tianzhi, not being involved, did not accompany them to the back hall.
Besides Zhao Xing, only two humans and two deities went to the back hall.
Fate Officer Tianyan King, Yang Heaven Official Duke Wei, Yin Heaven Official Yuqing True Monarch, Earth Official Yin God Qingxu True Monarch.
Inside the back hall, there was still a divine platform, sacrificial offerings to the Three Beasts were present.
But unlike ordinary divine temples, there was an ancient floor mirror with a gray border, as well as a desk and three oddly shaped instruments.
King Heavenly Destiny said, "Zhao Xing, although you are currently a Secondary Third-rank awaiting reassignment, you have not truly received the cleansing of the national fate of Third-rank yet."
"Before this, more things need to be done."
"The first task is to have the Earth Official of Yin Bureau reestablish the family lineage."
Zhao Xing cupped his hands and said, "Xing is an orphan, nurtured by the court, later taken in by a foster father, but unaware of the whereabouts of biological parents."
Duke Wei listened carefully, then nodded slightly and said, "Zhao Xing, according to the Creation Plate’s deduction, your biological parents have passed away, and there are no living blood relatives up to three generations back."
"However, you still need to cooperate a bit."
Zhao Xing replied, "Yes, please instruct me, Duke."
Wei Gongming pointed to the desk, "Take a drop of blood, offer a thread of soul power, and cast it into it."
Zhao Xing followed instructions, stepping over to squeeze a drop of blood into a compass.
Buzz~
The compass glowed with a hazy light, soon displaying a blank slate.
This reconfirmed Zhao Xing had no living blood relatives.
Back when determining if Yang An was completely dead, a similar method was used, by finding Yang An’s blood kin and dripping it into the Creation Plate for deduction.
If any existed, the Creation Plate would absolutely show, even if specific locations couldn’t be found, it would still indicate presence or absence.
Blank meant there were absolutely none.
Seeing the result, Mr. Zhao breathed a sigh of relief.
Having just one parent is enough; he didn’t wish for a biological parent to emerge, it would be a hassle to document the family tree!
However, this only pertains to the mortal world; it still needs checking in the Yin Realm.
Third-rank official, later if the Emperor grants favors, there would be many types.
Confer to relatives, children, and even creating Yin God Bodies for officials’ parents, expressing the Emperor’s regard for officials.
The ancient mirror shimmered, while Duke Wei continuously nodded beside it.
"Good, good, I understand."
Moments later, Duke Wei looked up at Zhao Xing, "Zhao Xing, regrettably, no souls in the Yin Realm with blood ties to you could be found."
"They may have already entered the void."
The inclusion of ’perhaps’ was due to remaining possibilities of the existence in the Land of Nihility in the Yin Realm.
But that basically meant non-existence.
Even the soul of a First Grade entering the Land of Nihility would be shattered.
In the Great Zhou, there is no concept of reincarnation.
The attitude towards this aspect has one principle: Beyond the Six Harmonies, it is left unspoken.