Soul Emperor Martial God

Meteor County, rear hall of Meteor Trading Company.

This place was one of the Flame Martial Guard's strongholds.

The rooms within the rear hall served as offices for the Flame Martial Guard.

The central room was dedicated to the Deputy Commander.

At this time, inside the room, Li Yuan and three other Captains, along with Xiao Yi,

stood before the Deputy Commander.

"Northern Mountain Sword Master, you indeed did not disappoint me," Deputy Commander Lin Chong said with a satisfied smile.

"The three missing Captains and hundreds of Flame Martial Guards,"

"not one was missing, all were rescued."

"For this, you must be credited for a great achievement."

"Thank you, Deputy Commander," Xiao Yi bowed.

After a round of praise from Lin Chong, Li Yuan and the three Captains detailed the matter regarding Huoo Di.

"Hmm," Lin Chong nodded his head, his expression somewhat solemn.

Lin Chong pondered for a long while and remained silent.

Several minutes later, he said, "The matter of Huoo Di has exceeded your capability to handle."

"Soon, I will remove this mission from the mission list."

With that said, he looked towards the commander of the Golden Armor Guards.

"You go back and report this to the Prince of Meteor County."

"I will report it to the headquarters of the Flame Martial Guard in the Royal Capital."

"How to handle this matter is not something that can be concluded at the moment."

"Yes," the Golden Armor Guard Commander nodded, then turned and left.

"Deputy Commander," at this moment, Xiao Yi clasped his hands and said, "If possible,"

"I would like to continue investigating the matter of Huoo Di."

There was some doubt; Xiao Yi wanted to personally find out more.

"No," Lin Chong shook his head, "the matter of Huoo Di is too dangerous."

"After I report to the headquarters in the Royal Capital, other strong individuals will handle it."

"You need not take the risk."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yi frowned.

Seeing this, Lin Chong laughed, "No need to frown."

"I won't let you continue investigating Huoo Di."

"If the strongest Sword Master of this generation were to come under some mishap under my command,"

"I wouldn't have a way to explain to the Sky-splitting Sword Sect."

"However, your contributions this time are sufficient; I can promote you to Captain."

"Oh?" Xiao Yi's eyes sparkled.

Becoming a Captain, he would be able to act independently.

It would be much more convenient for anything he needed to do.

"Congratulations to Xiao Yi, the vice squad leader... oh, no, now I should call you Captain,"

Li Yuan and the others clasped their hands towards Xiao Yi in congratulation.

Xiao Yi smiled and returned the gesture.

Lin Chong laughed, "Promotion to Captain includes a series of complicated procedures."

"Of course, I will handle these procedures for you."

"In three days, simply come and collect your token to assume the role."

"Thank you, Deputy Commander," Xiao Yi clasped his hands.

"Very well, you may leave now," Lin Chong said with a smile.

The four of them bowed and then turned to leave.

...

Outside the stronghold, Zhou Ping and the others eagerly waited.

"Captain, the Deputy Commander must have praised you highly, right?"

"Uh, it was fine," Xiao Yi said indifferently, "I'll be promoted to Captain in three days."

"Ah, you're going to be promoted to Captain?" The group first celebrated.

Then their faces fell.

They had been moving with Xiao Yi for almost half a month.

They knew Xiao Yi's mind was always on operating independently.

Xiao Yi, knowing their thoughts, smiled and said, "As long as I'm in the Flame Martial Guard,"

"I consider you my subordinates for one more day."

"If you need anything in the future, feel free to come to me."

"Rest a day, and tomorrow, let's continue with the missions."

In this past half-month, Xiao Yi had led them across the county to execute missions.

It was time for everyone to rest.

"No," unexpectedly, they all shook their heads.

"There are only three days left," Zhou Ping said reluctantly.

"These three days, we want to continue fighting alongside you, Captain."

Everyone suddenly treasured these remaining three days.

"This..." Xiao Yi hesitated for a moment and then said, "Alright."

Afterward, they took on some missions.

They once again embarked on the road to execute missions.

In those three days, everyone worked especially hard.

Even Hu San, who always complained, did not grumble once this time.

...

Three days later, everyone had finished their last task and was heading back to the county.

At this time, at the Flame Martial Guard base in Meteor County,

a sudden guest arrived.

"Vice Commander Zhou," Lin Chong greeted the middle-aged man in front of him with a bow.

"Deputy Commander Lin," Vice Commander Zhou also returned the gesture.

Vice Commander Zhou had come from the Royal Capital.

Three days earlier, Lin Chong had reported Huoo Di's incident to the headquarters in the Royal Capital.

The headquarters had then dispatched a Deputy Commander to come.

"I wonder how the headquarters is handling Huoo Di's matter?" Lin Chong asked.

"Royal Capital headquarters has personally dispatched strongmen to pursue and kill."

"Or have other bases come to assist us?"

"Alone, our Meteor County base is unable to continue pursuing them."

"There's no rush for that," Vice Commander Zhou waved his hand.

"Headquarters will make its own decision."

"My coming here is at the command of Commander Wan, to handle some matters."

"Oh? Commanded by Commander Wan?" Lin Chong exclaimed in surprise.

Among the Flame Martial Guards, there are five Commanders, and Commander Wan is one of them.

Below them are 25 Deputy Commanders.

As for the Great Commander, rumors have it that it's been many years since he took action.

He regularly stays in the Royal Capital, sharing the burdens of the King.

Of course, the Great Commander's fame and authority are unmatched.

He is one of the true peak powerhouses at the highest level of the Flame Martial Kingdom.

So often, it is the five Commanders who usually decide on many matters of the Flame Martial Guard headquarters.

"What is Commander Wan's purpose in sending Vice Commander Zhou here?" Lin Chong asked.

"It is for the Northern Mountain Sword Master," Vice Commander Zhou said.

"From what I understand, Deputy Commander Lin is planning to promote him to Captain today."

"That's correct," Lin Chong nodded.

Vice Commander Zhou said, "Commander Wan means for him not to be a Captain for now."

"Why?" Lin Chong asked, puzzled.

"No reason," Vice Commander Zhou's voice turned stern and cold.

"If Commander Wan doesn't want him to be a Captain, then he cannot be."

"What?" Lin Chong frowned, "But Commander Wan is an Elder of the Sword Sect."

"Why suppress the Northern Mountain Sword Master?"

Lin Chong was sharp and naturally understood that Vice Commander Zhou's intention was to suppress the Northern Mountain Sword Master.

Vice Commander Zhou stayed silent, offering no explanation.

After a while, Lin Chong frowned and said, "Could it be that the rumors are true?"

"That the Sword Sect Master and the other Elders all hold unfavorable views towards the Northern Mountain Sword Master?"

Recently, there had been rumors in the Royal Capital.

The Sword Sect Master and other Elders seemed to have minor complaints about this generation's Strongest Sword Master, even showing obvious disfavor.

Promoted by interested parties,

it appeared this generation's Strongest Sword Master was arrogant and disdainful of others.

However, it later turned out that he was merely a possessor of the Fire Control Beast Martial Soul.

Drowned in rage, he publicly confronted the Sect Master and the Elders, showing disrespect to his elders.

In a burst of anger, the Sect Master planned to expel him from the sect.

But indeed, this generation's Strongest Sword Master had an extremely high Martial Arts Talent.

He also possessed the Martial Arts Inheritance from the legendary Sky-splitting Sword Demon.

Out of respect for his ancestor, the Sect Master considered this factor.

He gave an assessment, letting this generation's Strongest Sword Master temporarily join the Flame Martial Guards,

to return only after he became a Deputy Commander.

This was the rumor currently spreading in the Royal Capital.

As to who believed it and who didn't, it was unknown.

At this moment, Vice Commander Zhou said, "Deputy Commander Lin just needs to follow orders."

"You should know that if Commander Wan does not allow him to be a Captain, he can't be one."

"Even if you promote him now."

"Commander Wan only needs to issue an order to revoke his Captaincy."

Commander Wan, one of the Sword Sect Elders, full name Wan Jianyi.

"I understand," Lin Chong nodded, "The matter of Northern Mountain Sword Master's promotion to Captain."

"Will be canceled immediately."

"Good," Vice Commander Zhou nodded in satisfaction.

"With that, the matter is handed over to Deputy Commander Lin to handle."

"I have urgent matters, so I will return to the Royal Capital now."

"Safe travels, Vice Commander Zhou," Lin Chong nodded.

...

Third update.