Xuanwu War Sovereign

But beyond repaying a kindness, the most important reason was that Niu Jinfeng possessed one of the Star Sect’s rare Five Elements True Inheritances: the Great Void Five Elements Annihilation True Thunder Technique!

This True Inheritance was a rare one, integrating the principles of the Five Elements, Thunderbolt, and Destruction into a single dao.

However, nearly all the Elders, and even the Peak Elders, were shocked by Qin Feng’s decision.

’He’s clearly turning his back on being a rich heir to become a beggar’s son!’

Li Zhong stared at Qin Feng in astonishment, his eyes revealing a hint of gratitude he couldn’t hide.

True Monarch Hong Luan’s expression softened considerably as she looked at Qin Feng.

’In her eyes, for a perfectly good True Disciple with a boundless future to enter Niu Jinfeng was indeed a waste of his potential.’

Dongfang Qingyun and Ye Ding exchanged a glance and sneered. ’Qin Feng’s choice couldn’t be better for us.’

’If he had joined any of the other Twenty-eight Peaks, our hands would have been tied when dealing with him!’

"So be it, Qin Feng. This is the path you have chosen. You’d best not regret it," the Sect Leader Star Venerable sighed.

The Peak Elders of the various peaks shook their heads slightly.

’Joining Niu Jinfeng is a complete dead end.’

’In this era of great conflict, if you fall behind once, you’ll fall behind at every turn.’

’It won’t be long before Qin Feng fades into mediocrity!’

"I choose to enter Void Sun Peak!" For Xingzhou, known as the King of Darkness, Void Sun Peak’s True Inheritance—the Dark Yang Rebirth Technique—was the most natural path.

"Then I choose to enter Zi Huo Peak!" Wang Dao Yi had set his sights on Zi Huo Peak’s True Inheritance, the Nine Revolutions of Life and Death.

The Nine Revolutions of Life and Death was a True Inheritance that encompassed the great daos of the wood element, withering and flourishing, life and death, and time. The principles of withering and flourishing, as well as life and death, were exceptionally close to Reincarnation.

By drawing parallels, Wang Dao Yi believed this would bring untold benefits to perfecting his Reincarnation Divine Principle.

In response to the choices of Xingzhou and Wang Dao Yi, the Peak Elders of Void Sun Peak and Zi Huo Peak laughed heartily, and with a grand wave of their hands, accepted both into their folds.

The Peak Elder of Void Sun Peak immediately took Xingzhou as his seventh disciple on the spot.

Wang Dao Yi, however, was granted the honorary title of "Vice-Peak Elder" with a wave of the hand from the Zi Huo Peak’s Peak Elder. For a moment, his prestige was unmatched.

Once the nine had made their choices, it was time for the most important event: the bestowing of the Imperial Decrees.

The title of True Disciple wasn’t just an empty honor; it came with substantial benefits!

This was the raw motivation that drove so many Inner Sect Disciples to fight tooth and nail for the title.

Before the Sect Leader’s seat, the purple-robed True Disciple waved his hand. A vibrant young woman in a green dress, with bright eyes and pearly teeth, emerged from the side carrying a Jade Disc.

Upon the Jade Disc rested nine Silver Scrolls, shimmering with a brilliant, flowing light.

"Panwu, step forward and receive your decree!"

Panwu’s expression was solemn. "Panwu is present!"

The purple-robed True Disciple took a Silver Scroll and announced, "By order of the Sect Leader, you are hereby decreed the Primordial Spirit General! You will hold the rank of Deputy General, command Three Thousand Star Soldiers and Generals, and guard the Primordial Spirit Cave at Nine Plate Stronghold on the Two Realms Mountain battlefield!"

Panwu’s expression flickered as he stepped forward. "I accept the Sect Leader’s decree!"

Hearing this decree, the expressions of everyone present shifted.

The rank of Deputy General was the sixth-highest rank among the countless Martial Arts Generals of the Star Monarch Holy Hall.

The ranks were: Star Soldiers, Star Generals, Commander, Grand Commander, Deputy General, Divine General, Main General, Marshal, Celestial King, and Star Monarch!

A single rank of seniority was enough to crush someone!

Within the Star Sect, many Martial Dao Great Powers didn’t necessarily hold the rank of Deputy General.

Commanding Three Thousand Star Soldiers and Generals, in particular, was a position of immense, tangible power!

He stepped to the side, where an Elder was already waiting to present him with a General’s Seal, a Military Token, and a set of robes, a jade belt, and a coronet.

"Wang Dao Yi, step forward and receive your decree!"

Wang Dao Yi stepped forward. "Wang Dao Yi is present!"

The purple-robed True Disciple took the second Silver Scroll and announced loudly, "By order of the Sect Leader, you are hereby decreed the Nine Nether General! You will hold the rank of Deputy General, command Three Thousand Star Soldiers and Generals, and guard the Nine Nether Cave at Luoma Stronghold on the Two Realms Mountain battlefield!"

Wang Dao Yi accepted the Silver Scroll and cupped his hands. "My thanks to the Sect Leader!"

After paying his respects, he slid the Silver Scroll into his sleeve and took his place to the side.

The purple-robed True Disciple nodded.

"Jian Zongyuan, present yourself!"

"I am here!" replied the white-robed youth, who stood like a peerless Divine Sword.

"By order of the Sect Leader, you are hereby decreed the Demon-slaying General! You will hold the rank of Deputy General, command Three Thousand Star Soldiers and Generals, and guard the Demon Slaying Cave at Nine Plate Stronghold on the Two Realms Mountain battlefield!"

"My thanks to the Sect Leader and the Peak Elders!" The white-robed youth smiled faintly, accepted the scroll, and also moved to the side.

Before long, an Elder came forward with the General’s Seal, Military Token, and other accompanying regalia.

"Shenxiu, receive your decree!"

"Shenxiu is present!"

"By order of the Sect Leader, you are hereby decreed the Asura General! You will hold the rank of Deputy General, command Three Thousand Star Soldiers and Generals, and guard the Asura Cave at Celestial Fire Stronghold on the Barbaric Battlefield of the Ten Directions Mountain!"

"Qin Feng, step forward and receive your decree!"

"By order of the Sect Leader, you are hereby decreed General Fubo! You will hold the rank of Deputy General, command Three Thousand Star Soldiers and Generals, and guard Fubo Cave at Peach Blossom Stronghold on the Barbaric Battlefield of the Ten Directions Mountain!"

"Ye Ding, receive your decree! By order of the Sect Leader, you are hereby decreed the Yuan Gu General! You will hold the rank of Deputy General, command Three Thousand Star Soldiers and Generals, and guard the Primordial Cave at Copper Bell Stronghold on the Barbaric Battlefield of the Ten Directions Mountain!"

"Xingzhou, receive your decree! By order of the Sect Leader, you are hereby decreed General Tai’e! You will hold the rank of Deputy General, command Three Thousand Star Soldiers and Generals, and guard Tai’e Cave at Cyan Rock Stronghold on the Barbaric Battlefield of the Ten Directions Mountain!"

"Dongfang Qingyun, receive your decree! By order of the Sect Leader, you are hereby decreed the Fenwei General! You will hold the rank of Deputy General, command Three Thousand Star Soldiers and Generals, and guard Fenwei City on the Northern Spirit Battlefield in the Xiling Mountain Range!"

"Gongsun Hong, receive your decree! By order of the Sect Leader, you are hereby decreed the Grand Yellow General! You will hold the rank of Deputy General, command Three Thousand Star Soldiers and Generals, and guard Grand Yellow City on the Northern Spirit Battlefield in the Xiling Mountains!"

When he finished speaking, the purple-robed True Disciple scanned the nine of them. "Military affairs are urgent. All you Junior Brothers now have important duties. Do not tarry. You must arrive at your battlefields within three months!"

"How strange. This is very strange. What’s going on with this class of True Disciples? Why are they all being sent to the front lines?!"

"Exactly. According to the sect’s established rules, new True Disciples should undergo a period of training within the sect before being sent out to assume important posts and gradually learn to manage their own affairs. Why such a rush this time?!"

"It’s too abnormal!"

"What is happening?!"

"Indeed! And in previous generations, the highest rank granted to a new True Disciple was Grand Commander. This time, not only were they all made Deputy Generals, but they’re also being rushed off to the battlefields with such frantic haste!"

As soon as the decrees were announced, the Elders immediately began murmuring amongst themselves, their Divine Thought messages flying back and forth, filled with astonishment.

Once the ceremony concluded, Sect Leader Star Venerable and the Peak Elders of the Twenty-eight Peaks all departed.

Only a few Elders remained. They came forward to offer their congratulations and make their faces known to the new True Disciples, then departed in a group as well.

Wang Dao Yi and Shenxiu came over to greet Qin Feng. After a brief chat, they too departed in a hurry.

"Junior Brother Qin Feng!" Li Zhong called out, stopping him. The eyes of this weathered-looking young man held a hint of shame.

Qin Feng smiled and shook his head at Li Zhong. "Senior Brother, there’s no need for such talk between us. Let’s head to Niu Jinfeng! I’m eager to see what one of the legendary Twenty-eight Peaks truly looks like!"

Li Zhong froze for a moment. Then he took a deep breath, nodded firmly, and bid farewell to True Monarch Hong Luan. The two of them transformed into streaks of light and vanished over the horizon.

Stepping out of the Dao Asking Hall, Ye Ding watched the two disappear. He and his companion exchanged a look, their eyes filled with a profound coldness.

’Peach Blossom Stronghold... General Fubo... Heh heh...’