I Can Strengthen Everything

Chapter 223: Chapter 121: Hell Mark, Destiny Decree

He knew Hong Miaojin would promote him, but he never expected she would be this generous.

In one fell swoop, he had skipped Commander and was appointed temporary Vice Marshal.

"What, were you hoping to be Marshal?" Hong Miaojin looked at him, a hint of teasing in her tone.

Fang Xing: "..."

"My Lord, my Cultivation shouldn’t be high enough for this, right? Is this... according to regulations?" Fang Xing asked, looking at Hong Miaojin.

A Vice Marshal, according to the official ranks of the Great Jing Court, was equivalent to a high official of the junior Third Grade.

A Marshal was a high official of the senior Third Grade!

A Third Grade high official was a truly high-ranking Court official!

Their status was comparable to that of a provincial Inspector.

This kind of promotion was impossible in the central administration of any other department; only the Observatory could make such exceptional appointments.

After all, the Observatory was the only department where status was determined solely by strength.

One’s strength determined one’s position.

Junior Third Grade was still Third Grade!

A Vice Marshal was part of the Observatory’s senior leadership.

"Regulations? There’s only one regulation here: my regulations are *the* regulations," Hong Miaojin said coolly.

Fang Xing: "..."

Hearing Hong Miaojin’s domineering words, Fang Xing couldn’t help but be impressed by this Marshal, hailed as the number one in Celestial South.

Not only was her strength formidable, but her background was even more so!

’Fine, I’ll take the seat!’

’She dared to offer it, so why would I be afraid to take it?’

Fang Xing stood, cupping his hands in a salute. "Thank you for the promotion, My Lord."

Hong Miaojin looked him up and down with her bright eyes. "Your position is temporary Vice Marshal. I hope you secure the position soon and achieve even greater things."

"Rest assured, My Lord. Your subordinate will do his utmost to purge the demons and monsters of Cang Province."

Fang Xing’s expression was solemn.

Hong Miaojin nodded in satisfaction. "Sit."

Fang Xing sat down. At this, everyone else snapped back to their senses. They stared at Fang Xing, their expressions a mixture of shock, amazement, disbelief, and... envy!

’This isn’t just ordinary favor from the Marshal... he starts as a Vice Marshal...’

Zhou Yu looked at Fang Xing, a pang of jealousy rising in his heart.

This treatment was simply unprecedented.

However, he had to admit it was deserved. After all, Fang Xing’s growth was truly that of a Demon Fiend.

The first time they’d teamed up, he’d struggled even against someone at True Qi Perfection. But now, he had risen to the point where he could exchange several rounds with a True Gang First Layer Martial Artist.

Such an astonishing leap in strength truly warranted this kind of treatment.

Even with his own Cultivation, he wouldn’t last a single move against someone at the True Gang First Layer.

This was enough to show the level Fang Xing’s strength had reached.

To be honest, having the strength to clash head-on with the True Gang First Layer Realm meant he could sweep through the entire True Qi Realm.

He knew better than anyone just how vast that gap was.

"Congratulations on your promotion, Lord Fang."

Bahuang Yi was the first to speak, rising to offer a salute.

The others followed suit, saluting as well. "Congratulations on your promotion, My Lord!"

In an instant, he had become their direct superior.

But with his level of strength, they naturally had no objections.

The ability to fight a True Gang Realm expert, even if it was just for a few rounds against someone at the True Gang First Layer, was enough to overwhelm ninety-nine percent of all True Qi Realm Martial Artists.

Fang Xing smiled and nodded in response.

Hong Miaojin’s surprise today had truly caught him off guard.

"Alright, the rest of you are dismissed. Fang Xing, stay behind," Hong Miaojin said, and the others promptly withdrew.

Soon, only Fang Xing remained in the great hall.

Hong Miaojin looked at him with a slight smile. "It seems you had quite a fortuitous encounter on your trip back. To reach the True Qi Seventh Layer so quickly."

"I had some gains," Fang Xing nodded.

"Back when you fought Xu Ye of the Supreme Profound Upper Sect, why didn’t you ask Nangong Qing for help?"

Hong Miaojin suddenly changed the subject.

Hearing the question, Fang Xing was momentarily stunned, but he quickly recovered. "My Lord, I wanted to spar a bit and test my own strength. Even if I couldn’t win, I was confident he couldn’t stop me from leaving."

At his words, Hong Miaojin smiled. "It seems I’ve underestimated you. I didn’t expect you to possess such strength."

Fang Xing cupped his hands. "You flatter me, My Lord. Your subordinate could only barely hold him off for a moment. If it had continued, with my current Cultivation, defeat would have been certain."

"To cross such a vast gulf in power... I’m afraid that even I, at your level of Cultivation, would be no match for you. It seems you have a great chance of becoming the next number one on the Hidden Dragon List."

Hong Miaojin said with a beaming smile.

’The next number one on the Hidden Dragon List...’

Fang Xing’s heart twitched.

’True Essence Great Perfection... I’m still a million miles away from that level of Cultivation.’

"Your subordinate hasn’t thought that far ahead," Fang Xing replied.

Hong Miaojin smiled at him without saying more. She took out a gold token and handed it to him. "This is your new waist token. After you use a drop of blood for Refinement, you will be officially registered, and then you can transfer your Merit."

Fang Xing nodded and accepted the gold waist token.

Then, Hong Miaojin took out a file and handed it to him. "Here is a mission file. Take a look."

Hearing this, Fang Xing took the file and began to read.

After finishing the file, Fang Xing’s brows furrowed slightly. This was information about an Evil Cult, but it was the first time Fang Xing had ever heard of this particular one.

The Black Death Sect.

According to the information, the Black Death Sect had spread from the Southern Border to Cang Province.

The Evil Cult’s main nest was in the Southern Border. The file mentioned three leaders from the Black Death Sect.

They were of the Elder Level within the Black Death Sect, all with Cultivation at the True Qi Realm Great Perfection.

"This is a very well-hidden Evil Cult. Although the cult itself is inconspicuous, the force behind it is very powerful."

Hong Miaojin stated.

"The force behind it?"

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