Of course, many mages hold multiple positions, but those are secondary roles or side hustles. Failing at them doesn't impact their reputation or status, and there's no need to fear being constrained by others.
Moreover, Song Lin possessed Taoist Skills from story worlds, which made becoming a mage relatively promising.
Mages are evaluated based on their Taoist Skill level. Ordinary Masters of Departments consider strength and contributions, but they also look at the Heavenly Master's favor. Song Lin had offended the Heavenly Master's son and, in public, had thoroughly embarrassed the Heavenly Master himself.
Song Lin didn't believe he could expect the Heavenly Master to set aside their grudge.
"It's decided then—I'll follow the path of a mage!"
Being accepted by the Taoist Alliance as a mage is comparatively easier.
"Time to open a new world…"
Song Lin thought to himself.
This time, there was only one goal:
Take it slow…
