"Two ancient demons at the ninth layer of the true immortal realm slain, five at the eighth layer, nine at the seventh layer..."
In the courtyard, Shi Tianjin sat in the seat of honor with the commanding air of a general astride his horse, tallying his immortal merit. When he reached the end, a satisfied smile appeared on his face, and he said:
"Finally, I don't have to stay in the Wildfire Army training recruits anymore. Together with my previous earnings, I have two hundred thousand immortal merit. With my cultivation at tenth-layer perfection of the true immortal realm, I can apply to join the Peacock Army!"
The veterans' eyes filled with envy at his words, and they offered their congratulations.
Once someone joined the Peacock Army, if he returned to the interior of the Immortal Dynasty on leave during his service, his status would rival that of an elder of the Heaven Four Sect, someone in the immortal lord realm.
After all, the Peacock Army represented the imperial clan of the Yan Chu Immortal Dynasty. They were not to be crossed. Even Heaven Four Sect elders whose cultivation was an entire realm higher had to show them some respect.
Moreover, if they sought a marriage alliance, their prospective brides would at least be legitimate daughters of aristocratic clans with ten-thousand-year legacies, or daughters of the commanders defending various immortal cities and prefectures.
The other recruits were slower to react, but seeing the veterans fawn over him, they followed suit and offered flattering congratulations.
The cultivation world was as much about personal connections and social dealings as it was about fighting alone. Sects and imperial dynasties were no different.
"Xiao Qi, what about you? You killed quite a few this time too, didn't you?"
Shi Tianjin looked at the young