My name is Huang Tian, ​​what the hell is this "Heaven is dead" nonsense?

Chapter 67 The Pacification Commissioner

At the No. 1 training ground, exclamations of surprise rose and fell. Not only were Liu Kuo and Luo Chan stunned, but the martial arts students also erupted in excitement when they heard that Huang Tian had broken through to the eighth rank.

"Is that human being?"

"Brother He, I'll give you a couple of slaps and see if you're still dreaming."

I'll slap you twice!

"Can this still be called genius?"

"The bearing of a grandmaster!"

"Is he just a Grandmaster? If he maintains this pace of breakthrough, he might even surpass the Grandmaster level in the future!"

"Celestial beings? That's too far off. Besides, which Celestial being in the world wasn't a brilliant genius or prodigy in their youth? They might not be inferior to Huang Tian, ​​and could even be stronger. Are you trying to kill him by praising him like this?"

"Ahem, Celestial Being is a myth, but Grandmaster is definitely not a problem. We might have a Grandmaster in the same year as us in the future!!"

"..."

Everyone was talking at once, extremely excited.

Liu Kuo gave Huang Tian a deep look, then said loudly, "There will be no lessons today. I'm going to the government office. You all wait here. Do you understand?"

Both of them broke through in one day, especially Huang Tian, ​​whose talent was so amazing that he had no mind to attend classes and only thought about reporting as soon as possible.

"Understood!" everyone answered in unison.

Then Liu Kuo hurriedly left.

After he left, everyone surrounded Huang Tian, ​​cheering and congratulating him. It was a lively scene, and Huang Tian returned the well-wishes with a smile.

Seeing his limelight stolen, Luo Chan didn't mind at all; instead, after the initial shock, he was genuinely happy for him.

About 15 minutes later, Liu Kuo, who was in a hurry, finally returned.

"Huang Tian, ​​come with me to see Commander Bai!"

As soon as he finished speaking, another gasp of surprise rippled through the room.

Bai Yuanfu, the garrison commander, is a fourth-rank martial arts expert and one of the three garrison commanders of Kunyun County's Zhenwu Guard. He is also the strongest of them all, and he is only one step away from the Grandmaster realm. He could break through successfully at any time!

"Luo Chan, you should come along too."

"I?"

Luo Chan pointed to himself and asked, "Can I...go too?"

What he really meant was, "Am I even worthy to go?"
Liu Kuo smiled and said, "The garrison commander was quite pleased to hear that you both broke through on the same day, and he asked you and Huang Tian to go together."

Luo Chan understood.

I'm just an extra.

Even if it's just an extra, I'm still very happy!!

That's a dignified garrison commander! If you can gain his favor, it will be much easier to acquire martial arts resources and get promoted in the future!

Didn't you see the envious looks he was getting from the martial arts performers around him?

"Let's go, let's get going now!"

With a wave of his hand, Liu Kuo sent Huang Tian and Luo Chan close behind him toward the Zhenwu Guard's office, leaving behind a group of martial arts students who had lost all interest in practicing.

The government office, the residence of the garrison commander.

When Huang Tian and Luo Chan followed Liu Kuo inside, they immediately saw a middle-aged man with a refined appearance sitting on a soft couch. He was wearing a bright red brocade robe embroidered with lifelike, menacing winged tigers.

"Commander!" the three said. "Hmm, so you are Huang Tian?" Bai Yuanfu's gentle gaze fell on Huang Tian, ​​his eyes filled with curiosity.

"Yes."

"You've only been at the Imperial Guardian Academy for twenty days, yet you've already progressed through the stages of internal energy cultivation, reached the next level, and broken through to the eighth rank. Is that really true?"

"Yes."

"Hmm, very good! Excellent!"

Bai Yuanfu rose from the soft couch and said with a smile, "In the past few decades, no one in Kunyun County has been more talented than you. No, not even in the whole prefecture!"

Huang Tian understood the implication: if the prefectures and counties don't have it, then the capital should.
Luo Chan wasn't stupid; he understood Bai Yuanfu's implied meaning and was inwardly surprised, 'Does the capital actually have a talent comparable to Huang Tian?'

Bai Yuanfu seemed to see the doubt in their hearts and laughed heartily, "Don't make wild guesses. Huang Tian's talent is top-notch even in the Imperial Capital Martial Guard Headquarters. For decades, it has been hard to find someone more outstanding than him. However, things were different long ago..."

A hint of fanaticism flashed in his eyes. "A hundred years ago, Wan Shenyang, the Grand Commander of Zhenwu Guard, emerged out of nowhere. In just twenty years, he broke through to the Supreme Celestial Realm without ever practicing internal energy! His Great Sun Soars Through the Sky is like a golden crow shining down, its divine power reflecting the high mountains and long rivers!"
In the Battle of Wuzhou, the Grand Commander single-handedly defeated two major leaders of the Demonic Sect and killed several first-rank Grandmasters of the Demonic Sect! Now, decades later, his achievements have reached a pinnacle, ranking him third on the Five Kingdoms' Celestial Ranking!

Grand Commander of Zhenwu Guard!

Supreme Celestial Being!

Luo Chan held his breath upon hearing this, Liu Kuo felt a surge of longing, while Huang Tian was filled with curiosity, 'I wonder who is stronger, a Celestial Realm expert or a Golden Core cultivator?'

Bai Yuanfu looked at Huang Tian and said, "The Grand Commander is a once-in-a-millennium figure. You don't need to compare yourself to him, but don't underestimate yourself. You must cherish your talent, cultivate diligently, and become a Grandmaster in the future, ruling over a region. How wonderful would that be?"

Huang Tian did not argue and nodded.

Bai Yuanfu shifted his gaze to Luo Chan, "You must be Luo Chan, who broke through on the same day as Huang Tian, ​​right?"

"Yes!"

"Yeah, you're not bad either."

Luo Chan chuckled. Although the praise was somewhat perfunctory, it still made him very happy. Others didn't even have the chance to see the garrison commander, yet he was being praised!

Bai Yuanfu continued, "Huang Tian, ​​given your extraordinary talent, I have decided to reward you."

First of all, since you are an eighth-rank martial artist, you should be granted the position of captain according to the rules and follow your superior to patrol the area. However, for now, your official rank remains the same, and you are still a captain, but you do not need to take up the post. You should focus on cultivating until you reach the seventh rank first.

During this period, the pills, gold, silver and other materials you need for cultivation will be provided by Zhenwu Guard. Well, your salary will not be reduced. I will also give you an additional five thousand taels of silver and a three-courtyard mansion in Baoqingfang.

This residence is just across the street from the government office, so its safety is guaranteed. If you encounter danger, simply use your inner strength to shout, and someone will come to your rescue in an instant.

At this time when the imperial court and the martial arts world are at odds, Huang Tian, ​​as a rising star and genius of the Kunyun County Martial Guard, will inevitably be regarded as a potential threat by the five major sects, who want to eliminate him as soon as possible. Therefore, Bai Yuanfu arranged for him to live near the government office for easy protection.

"Thank you very much, Commander!"

"It's alright. I just hope that more talented and strong people will emerge from Zhenwu Guard. If you want to thank me, then focus on your cultivation and break through as soon as possible. I'll be waiting for the day you become a Grandmaster!"

"Will do."

"Haha, great! I love seeing spirited young people!"

Bai Yuanfu laughed and said to Luo Chan, "You are not old, but you have already achieved the eighth rank, which is not bad. I will give you five bottles of blood-coagulating pills and two hundred taels of silver as a reward."

Luo Chan was overjoyed, "Thank you very much, Commander!"

"Yes, that's roughly it."

After Bai Yuanfu finished speaking, he tossed out a piece of white jade engraved with intricate patterns, which landed steadily in Huang Tian's hand. He then said meaningfully:
"If you encounter any trouble, you can show my jade to others. In the vast Kunyun County, few people would dare to disrespect me..."

　Thank you to Aotianxiu for the 2000 Qidian Coins reward and to Shitangpo Lajiang_Zawarudo for the 100 Qidian Coins reward.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)