The greatest dark horse of this year's annual Daoist assessment is naturally Yutang King Zhu Shizhen.
Zhu Shizhen's previous Daoist ranking was forty-seventh, initially enjoying fifth-class Daoist treatment. Due to his achievement of slaying the Mother Gu in the Selection Trial, his Daoist treatment was elevated by one tier, now enjoying fourth-class.
Normally, Zhu Shizhen's ranking would see slight progress this year and just maintain his current treatment, which would be the best outcome.
But unexpectedly, Zhu Shizhen challenged his way forward with continuous victories, each time leaping several ranks in challenge.
His rank climbed steadily to fifth place, narrowly losing to Li Qingchen.
He surged directly into the top ten ranks of the Daoists.
His Daoist treatment increased by one tier, combined with his prior achievements, now allowing him to enjoy third-class Daoist treatment.
Actually, the changes in these Daoist treatments only have a minor impact.
