Starry Sky Professional

Shangwu City.

Fang Xing slightly modified his features, making him appear even more like a refined gentleman. Dressed in a faded blue robe and carrying a worn bamboo book basket, he walked into the city gate.

"Stop, show your credentials!"

At the city gate, several soldiers lazily spoke.

Fang Xing could tell that these soldiers were all well-trained. Their current laziness was like a tiger dozing, conserving energy. Moreover, a captain-like figure scanned every person entering the city with hawk-like eyes.

'This Great Zhou Divine Dynasty still has considerable martial prowess…'

With a thought, he handed over his identification and travel permit.

"Fang Yun, a local from this state, a disciple of the Miscellaneous School, currently traveling for study?"

The soldier glanced at it and saw that the description was not just similar to Fang Xing, but exactly the same.

"That's right…"

Fang Xing gave a proper salute, displaying the demeanor of a scholar.

"Forget it, enter the city."

Fang Xing walked in and saw a street wide enough for several carriages to run side by side. Various shops stood in rows, and pedestrians thronged, creating a lively scene.

"What a vibrant atmosphere…"

He smiled and blended into the crowd.

This identity of 'Fang Yun, a disciple of the Miscellaneous School' was naturally obtained from those followers of the evil god.

The person did exist, but had died some time ago, leaving only his identification in the hands of the heretical and demonic.

As long as Fang Xing knew the art of disguise, it was not difficult to impersonate this person, and it was seamless… well, as long as those guys didn't expose him.

'However, exposure doesn't matter, I'm best at nesting dolls…'

'Beneath the identity of this Miscellaneous School disciple is a heretical cultist secretly practicing Origami Art…'

The Origami Art is widely spread, and it is perfectly normal for some heretical and demonic sects in the Great Zhou Divine Dynasty to learn it.

Moreover, the Spirit Illusion Paper House Grotto in Fang Xing's hands is enough to prove that he has been immersed in this art for a long time.

'If you peel off my skin as a heretical cultist, you will find that I am also a Great Druid from a secluded place…'

'If you peel off my Great Druid skin, you might discover my identity as a god…'

'The key is that beneath my identity as a god, there is also the identity of a visitor from another world…'

'It doesn't seem necessary to go that far. Just my 'Beyond Divine Eyes' talent and Heroic Luck are enough to prevent the first layer of skin from being peeled off…'

'Besides, this identity is just for casual use, and will be discarded afterward…'

Fang Xing tightened the bamboo basket on his back.

This Fang Yun was also unlucky. As a disciple of the Miscellaneous School, he was preparing to travel around, accumulate knowledge, and then take the exam to enter the state academy.

The Great Zhou Divine Dynasty requires examinations for everything. One must pass the exam to enter the state academy and obtain 'scholar status' in order to have the true 'right to cast spells' and learn various supernatural abilities, so as not to be classified as heretical and demonic.

Those who perform well in the state academies can take the exam to enter the 'Imperial Academy' located in the capital of the Great Zhou Divine Dynasty!

Once inside, graduating successfully guarantees at least a high-level professional.

Well, this high-level professional, in the secluded lands, is equivalent to the Yin Spirit True Person realm.

Not only that, but graduates of the Imperial Academy can directly become officials!

There are many benefits to being an official in the Great Zhou Divine Dynasty. The most important thing is that they are posthumously honored, and can immediately become land deities such as City Gods and Earth Gods.

If they achieve 'physical godhood' and convert their lifespan into Yin lifespan while alive, they can extend their lives several times, which is incredibly mysterious.

'This is why those cultivators in the secluded lands admire the Great Zhou Divine Dynasty. It's all about benefits…'

'This Divine Dynasty also has starving people on the roads and various unspeakable tragedies…'

Ancient dynasties, even those boasting of prosperity, were actually just so-so.

They are far inferior to modern times, let alone the productivity of the interstellar era.

The Great Zhou Divine Dynasty has gods and supernatural abilities, so the situation is better, but it seems… that the gods are the problem.

Fang Xing suddenly reached into his arms and took out a wooden stick, striking a dirty little hand.

The hand had almost reached into his waist and taken his money bag.

Smack!

The little hand retracted as if electrocuted. Fang Xing looked over and saw several beggar-like children disappearing into the crowd, using their familiarity with the terrain.

'However… wanting to hide from the perception of a legendary druid?'

He smiled, his pace did not quicken, but his speed strangely increased a lot, and he walked into an alley.

Before long, faint voices came from ahead:

"That guy hit me so hard!"

"Damn it, I misjudged him, he's a trained fighter!"

"We don't have enough money today, Tiger won't spare us."

…

Ahead, several little beggars were gathering, each with a bitter look on their faces.

And one of the little beggars actually carried a bit of supernatural aura.

Fang Xing glanced at it and discovered that the other party possessed a spell-like ability, with effects similar to 'Nimble Fingers', which can be said to be good material for a thief.

"Interesting!"

"He actually cultivated a small spell… no, this is more like someone bestowed it?"

"I didn't expect that within a small city, there would be a Thieves' Guild-like organization…"

If it were just Fang Xing's clone, he certainly wouldn't understand.

But Fang Xing also has his main body, so he recognized at a glance that the spell-like ability on the little thief came from the bestowal of a god!

The other party is a believer of the 'God of Shadows and Thieves'!

This 'God of Shadows and Thieves' is a true god in the Great Zhou pantheon, not very strong, and has been beaten by Astar.

'The other party's divine duties are 'Shadow' and 'Thieves'… therefore, society needs to have a dark side…'

Even the local government organizations, considering the true god behind them, would not easily interfere.

And thieves are prone to breed all kinds of evils.

Such as stealing children, teaching stealing skills, and even crippling children to fake begging, etc…

Similar to the ancient 'harvesting and cutting', it has merged with the Thieves' Guild in the Great Zhou.

"This is undoubtedly a tumor, hindering social development, but the Great Zhou cannot get rid of it… Why? Because the 'God of Shadows and Thieves' is one of their own… Even the main god of the Great Zhou pantheon is very helpless and can only compromise!"

'Among the Great Zhou pantheon, even the weakest true god, as long as they hide in their divine kingdom, their own safety is guaranteed, and they don't have to pay too much attention to the main god… Or rather, the pantheon is a company, the main god is like the chairman, and the God of Shadows and Thieves is at least a small shareholder…'

'Although the chairman seems to wield great power alone, if they dare to disregard the interests of small shareholders, they may be overthrown by other small shareholders joining forces…'

'Therefore, the Great Zhou Divine Dynasty cannot cut ties with these… Similar examples include the God of Passion and Love…'

Fang Xing silently walked away, not intending to lend a hand.

These little thieves seem to be doing okay, and some of them have even converted to the God of Shadows and Thieves.

Going over myself would not only expose myself, but also have no benefits.

'Has the rules of the gods now become an obstacle to the further advancement of the Great Zhou?'

Fang Xing murmured in his heart and came to a temple again.

This is the City God Temple of Shangwu City, and it can be seen that the traffic is like weaving, and the incense is very prosperous.

Countless prayers, incense, and blue smoke from burning paper money gathered, forming a colorful magic net that spread throughout every part of the city.

The City God at the very center actually faintly possessed the combat power of the Yang Spirit.

'More importantly… with just a thought, he can contact other land spirits of the Great Zhou… and even report to the Heavenly Court.'

'Who can overthrow such a huge earthly divine dynasty?'

At least, the previous Astar could not see any hope at all.

Even secretly preparing to hunt some benefits, he was beaten to the point of being almost unable to take care of himself.

If it were Fang Xing's main body now, he would naturally not be so reckless.

"The Great Zhou pantheon and the Heavenly Court are powerful, suppressing all monsters and demons… Unfortunately, I am one of those monsters and demons…"

"On the ground, the land deity system is like a net, although there are a few bad apples and some tumors… but in reality, it doesn't hinder anything."

After all, there are the most people just living their lives. As long as life is still bearable, they will not rebel.

The current Great Zhou Divine Dynasty is known as the 'Earthly Divine Kingdom', ruled by divine descendants.

Although there are some shortcomings, life is definitely bearable. Even poor people can go to the church to try their luck when they are sick, and they can be saved if they meet a kind-hearted pastor.

Compared to the ancient feudal society without any extraordinary power, it is already much better.

And the ruling class is extremely powerful, and no one would be willing to rebel at this time.

It can be said that, apart from the secluded lands and other few bleeding points, there are no weaknesses, but it is extremely powerful.

"Although it's just one leaf, I already know that autumn is coming…"

Fang Xing did not enter the City God Temple, but instead found a place to leave the city: "The Heavenly Court and the human world… are almost impeccable."

"Perhaps I should find a chance to take a look at the Underworld?"

If the Heavenly Court is the upper plane, then the Underworld is the lower plane.

The Underworld in this world is very special, with a total of eighteen layers, known as the 'Eighteen Levels of Hell', which are specifically used to punish unbelievers.

The truly faithful will go straight to the gods' divine kingdoms.

'So… there is no reincarnation in this world? Every fetus is a brand new being… When they finish their life, they will go to their faith destination according to their beliefs, either to heaven or to hell?'

Even if they go to hell, there is no idea of being reincarnated as pigs, dogs, or livestock.

It's just endless torment, torment… and then when the soul dissipates, it means the soul flies away and scatters, and they are considered to have transcended the sea of suffering.

However, it is very easy for souls to go to the Underworld, but it is very difficult for living people to go.

Without the strength of the Yang Spirit realm, it is basically wishful thinking.

Even Yang Spirit True Monarchs have a high probability of not returning once they go.

'Fortunately, my main body is a true god, and I am very good at how to go to the Underworld to rescue people…'

'Otherwise, the followers of those Killing Life Sects and True Demon Lords would be too tragic…'

Although some evil gods are not trustworthy, Fang Xing still has good business credibility.

At least, I will definitely try my best to do what I promised.