I Can Strengthen Everything

Chapter 161: Chapter 104: Celestial South’s Number One, Breaking Realm Sprint

"The Cang Province Observatory..."

Baili Qingtian was a little surprised as he listened to Wang Lin’s report.

’They’re only showing up after everything is over.’

Fang Xing and Zhuang Qian remained silent, but they were also curious.

"Who from the Observatory has come?"

Baili Qingtian asked.

"A Marshal, a woman by the name of Hong, accompanied by two of her Commanders," Wang Lin replied.

"A Marshal!"

Hearing Wang Lin’s report, Baili Qingtian shot to his feet, his expression grave.

’Surname Hong... a woman. It must be her!’

The thought flashed through his mind, and Baili Qingtian immediately headed out of the Inner Hall. "Come, follow me to greet them."

Wang Lin followed close behind him, leaving the Inner Hall.

"A Marshal..."

Fang Xing and Zhuang Qian exchanged a glance, both seeing the shock in the other’s eyes.

"A woman... with the surname Hong. It’s her!" Zhuang Qian’s pupils contracted, and he stood up as well.

Fang Xing got up and looked at Zhuang Qian’s expression, curious. "Brother Zhuang, do you know this Marshal Hong?"

Zhuang Qian shook his head. "I don’t know her personally, but I’ve heard of her. Her name is Hong Miaojin. She’s one of the very few female Marshals in all of Celestial South. Her strength, however, surpasses ninety-nine percent of all other Marshals. She’s known as the strongest Marshal under the Commander."

"An existence unrivaled below the Celestial realm."

"She’s that powerful?!"

Fang Xing’s heart trembled as he listened to Zhuang Qian’s explanation.

Unrivaled below the Celestial realm.

’With that kind of strength, she must have reached the True Essence Realm Great Perfection!’

"This Marshal also has a powerful background. She is the daughter of the Director, the one who controls the entire Great Jing Observatory."

"!!!"

The Director’s daughter.

Fang Xing was stunned by Zhuang Qian’s words.

’Such background and strength... She’s a double threat!’

The Director was the one who presided over all departments of the Observatory.

His power had reached an unfathomable level.

Setting aside her background, her personal strength alone was enough to place her at the very top.

"Brother Zhuang, how do you know all this?" Fang Xing asked, curious.

Zhuang Qian smiled. "I’ve been in my post for a long time, so it’s normal for me to know. This Marshal is extremely famous."

"..."

’That’s true.’

CLACK CLACK...

Just then, the sound of footsteps approached.

The two of them looked toward the entrance of the Inner Hall, where a woman with a proud bearing appeared, leading the way.

Her features were exquisite and sharply defined. Ink-black, sword-like brows slanted up toward her temples. Her eyes, bright as stars, held a sharp gaze that seemed capable of piercing through everything in the world. Dressed in Profound Black Martial Attire, she exuded an even greater heroic aura.

A man and a woman followed behind her.

Baili Qingtian followed respectfully behind.

Looking at the woman in the lead, there was no need to guess. This had to be the Hong Miaojin that Zhuang Qian had spoken of.

Celestial South’s First Marshal!

"Greetings, Lord Hong!"

Fang Xing and Zhuang Qian spoke in unison, clasping their hands in a salute.

"Mm," the leading Hong Miaojin nodded lightly. Then, with long strides, she walked to the head seat and sat down.

"You two have worked hard. There’s no need for formalities. Please, sit," Hong Miaojin’s gentle voice sounded.

Only then did Fang Xing and Zhuang Qian sit down.

"Regarding the matter of Qingfeng Pass, I thank you both," Hong Miaojin said, looking at the two men.

"You’re too kind, Lord Hong. We are merely serving the Court," Zhuang Qian said with a smile.

Hong Miaojin smiled faintly and looked at them again. "May I ask what your positions and names are?"

"Zhuang Qian, Commander of Team A-1, Jiang Province Observatory!"

"Fang Xing, Vice Commander of Team A-5, Jiang Province Observatory!"

The two announced their positions and names.

Although she wasn’t their direct superior, she was a superior nonetheless.

In special circumstances, a superior from another region could issue them direct orders.

"Vice Commander?"

Hearing Fang Xing state his position, Hong Miaojin gave him a slightly surprised glance.

"You hold the position of Vice Commander?" Hong Miaojin asked Fang Xing, pressing for confirmation.

Fang Xing nodded. "Yes, Lord Hong. This subordinate has reported truthfully."

"It seems Jiang Province is brimming with talent. Even Vice Commanders have a cultivation at the Middle Stage of the True Qi Realm," Hong Miaojin said with a beaming smile.

"Lord Hong, Lord Fang is likely an exception. Talent such as his is rare indeed."

At this moment, Baili Qingtian spoke up.

"Oh?" Hearing Baili Qingtian speak, Hong Miaojin couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow. "General Baili, you seem to know him well?"

Baili Qingtian nodded. "I am acquainted with Lord Fang. We first met less than a year ago. At that time, Lord Fang was still a Chief Constable in Jiang Province’s Qingshan County."

"I had intended to recruit Lord Fang into the Profound Armor Army, but unfortunately, the Jiang Province Observatory had already taken a liking to him. I missed my chance."

"Lord Fang is the most outstanding genius I have ever met. To break through from the Neutralizing Force to the Middle Stage of the True Qi Realm within a single year... such talent is a rare sight in all of Celestial South."

"Hmm?"

"From Neutralizing Force to the Middle Stage of the True Qi Realm in one year?"

Hearing this, Hong Miaojin looked at Fang Xing. "It seems Lord Fang truly is a great talent."

"..."

"You flatter me, Lord Hong. I am just more diligent than most," Fang Xing replied.

Baili Qingtian said with a beaming smile, "Lord Hong, Lord Fang is a genius exceptional in both strength and cultivation. During the siege earlier, Lord Fang fought one against three—a Middle Realm Great Demon, a High Realm Great Demon, and a Martial Artist at the Peak of the True Qi Realm—without being at any disadvantage. In the end, he single-handedly slew the two Great Demons."

At these words, Hong Miaojin’s eyes lit up. She looked at Fang Xing with a brilliant smile.

’What is this old schemer trying to do...’ Listening to Baili Qingtian’s flattery, Fang Xing felt completely uncomfortable. Why did he smell a hint of conspiracy?

However, he said nothing, just sitting there in silence. But he could feel Hong Miaojin’s gaze on him seem to grow several degrees more fervent.

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