Seeing that Li Tianming did not agree at once, Hundun showed far more patience than the expectant Nine Phoenix and Wei Shendao. She did not press him.
"In fact, there is another part of this transfer order that will benefit you. I'm certain it will take you by surprise." Hundun smiled faintly as she spoke.
"Supreme Imperial Ancestor Hundun, please enlighten this disciple," Li Tianming said, setting aside his other thoughts for the moment.
"After deliberation, the Supreme Emperor Ancestor Council has decided that your valiant performance in the Imperial Heaven Plan proves you capable of commanding troops. Once you take up your post at the Heavenly Emperor Great Wall, you will be granted the rank of Great War God!" Hundun declared, her expression solemn and her voice ringing like a great bell.
"What?! Great War God?"
Wei Shendao and Nine Phoenix cried out in unison, their eyes wide.
Both of them plainly found it hard to believe.
Li Tianming had barely reacted to Hundun's words, but the two women beside him had nearly exploded.
"They're granting him the rank of Great War God just like that?" The news almost left Wei Shendao reeling. Her green eyes widened.
"Tianming may be exceptional, but he has no military achievements in the Demon-Extermination Plan. How will the others accept him as a Great War God? Those who fight on the front lines are the proudest of all..." Alongside her shock, Nine Phoenix sounded worried.
Li Tianming, however, did not understand their reaction.
He frowned slightly. "Holy Governors, what exactly is a Great War God?"
Seeing that he had no idea, Wei Shendao explained, "Governor is a rank within the Imperial Heaven Plan. The Demon-Extermination Plan has its own system of ranks, built around the title of War God!"
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