Chapter 299 - 143: Demon Lord Bai Suzhen, Summoning and Gathering

Chapter 299: Chapter 143: Demon Lord Bai Suzhen, Summoning and Gathering

After all, facing a Martial Saint of the Celestial Human Realm put immense pressure on them.

"We will take it to heart!"

A chorus of voices replied in unison.

Hong Miaojin nodded, then spoke. "I have summoned you today so we could get acquainted. Beyond that, there is another matter to attend to. Given the grave situation in Qing Province, I am creating the new position of Demon Suppression Envoy. Fang Xing will temporarily assume this duty!"

The moment she finished speaking, all eyes snapped in unison to Fang Xing, who stood below the platform.

Shock, astonishment, and disbelief!

A mixture of gazes fell upon him.

A True Gang First Layer Martial Artist was to serve as the Demon Suppression Envoy!

’This... This has to be a joke, right?!’

The entire hall fell into a dead silence.

Even those who knew of Fang Xing’s fame and strength felt the gap between him and the position of Demon Suppression Envoy was more than just a little wide.

But the appointment had been announced by Hong Miaojin, and no one could object.

The Commander-in-Chief held absolute authority over the entire province.

Creating new posts and making appointments was a simple matter of a few words for her.

Moreover, this Commander-in-Chief was a newly ascended Martial Saint, at the zenith of her power.

Her background was even more profound.

’She must hold him in extremely high regard to grant him such a position...’

Wei Qing was shaken to his core.

Even if it was only a temporary post, the Demon Suppression Envoy was second only to the Commander-in-Chief.

Above everyone else!

Seeing the silent crowd, Wei Qing was the first to speak up. "This subordinate pays his respects to Lord Fang."

As soon as Wei Qing spoke, the other three Marshals snapped back to their senses.

Bowing to a True Gang practitioner was a genuine loss of face, even if he was a prodigy from the Hidden Dragon List.

The gap between them was, without exaggeration, a world apart.

But they didn’t dare refute Hong Miaojin’s first appointment.

"This subordinate pays his respects to Lord Fang."

The three Marshals spoke in unison, clasping their hands in a salute.

"You are too kind, My Lords. I will be counting on your assistance in the future," Fang Xing said, returning the salute with a wide smile.

Although he had been promoted to Demon Suppression Envoy, he was well aware that this was all due to Hong Miaojin’s overwhelming power and authority.

He couldn’t afford to be arrogant.

Never mind the four Marshals; even the Vice Marshals had higher cultivation and greater strength than him.

Seeing Fang Xing’s humble gesture, the four Marshals’ expressions softened considerably.

The Demon Suppression Envoy!

In the end, it wouldn’t have that much of an impact.

The main affairs were still handled by the various Marshals. The Demon Suppression Envoy had only one primary duty: to slay demons and eliminate evil!

Of course, in the event of a major crisis, the Demon Suppression Envoy could also exercise special privileges and take control of everything.

But the probability of that happening was very small.

"Greetings, Lord Fang!"

Since all four Marshals had paid their respects, the others dared not hesitate, bowing in unison.

Although this newly appointed temporary Demon Suppression Envoy’s cultivation was far inferior to that of the Marshals and Vice Marshals, he was now completely above the Commanders.

If the Marshals didn’t mind, what grounds did they have to complain?

"The four Marshals will stay. The rest of you may leave and attend to your duties," Hong Miaojin said.

The group of Commander-level personnel withdrew.

The Vice Marshals also withdrew.

Hong Miaojin’s figure flickered, and she appeared before the remaining men.

"Go back and prepare today. I want a detailed report on the situation in Qing Province tomorrow."

"As you command!" The four Marshals had no objections and agreed in unison.

"Your Excellency, your residence has been prepared. How about I lead you there for a look?"

At that moment, Wei Qing looked at Hong Miaojin and spoke with a beaming smile.

"There’s no need. I know the location. You may go about your business," Hong Miaojin said.

Hearing this, Wei Qing didn’t press the matter. He simply nodded and withdrew.

After they had left, Hong Miaojin looked at Fang Xing. "Come. Let’s go get your identification processed first."

Fang Xing nodded and followed Hong Miaojin to get his new identity token.

It was a special token for the Demon Suppression Envoy.

And it was one of a kind.

Once that was done, Fang Xing followed Hong Miaojin to her Commander-in-Chief’s Residence.

Compared to a Marshal’s Mansion, the Commander-in-Chief’s Residence was larger and more imposing.

Courtyards, gardens, guest rooms, a grand hall—it had everything.

"For today, you’ll stay here in the residence with me," Hong Miaojin said. "After tomorrow, once we’ve seen Elder Yang off, you can move in there."

"As you wish, Your Excellency," Fang Xing replied without protest.

"There are many rooms. Find one for yourself."

"Yes."

Fang Xing nodded, then left and found a courtyard nearby to settle into.

Meanwhile, the entire Qing Province Observatory was thrown into turmoil.

Certain news began to spread like wildfire.

Throughout the city, many eyes turned toward the location of the Observatory.

A new Commander-in-Chief had taken office.

This news quickly reached the ears of all the major powers.

「Qing Province City.」

In front of a Quiet Chamber in a certain manor, a middle-aged man in Brocade Clothing hurriedly arrived.

"Elder, this subordinate has an important matter to report."

The man in Brocade Clothing was hunched over. The moment he spoke, the doors to the Quiet Chamber opened, and a figure stepped out.

He wore Profound Black Martial Attire and looked like a young man of thirty, but his eyes held a hint of profound world-weariness.

"What is it?" the young man in martial attire asked, looking at the middle-aged man in brocade.

The middle-aged man in Brocade Clothing spoke respectfully in a low voice, "Elder, there’s been a major development at the Observatory. A new Commander-in-Chief has arrived."

"Oh? They arrived so soon?"

The young man in martial attire frowned, somewhat surprised.

The middle-aged man in Brocade Clothing nodded. "Elder, this person just arrived today and held a meeting with all the Commanders and higher-ups at the Observatory."

"Is this new Commander-in-Chief Hong Miaojin?" the young man in martial attire asked.

The man in Brocade Clothing nodded. "Yes, Elder."