Gu Changming nodded slightly and accepted Li Hao's thanks. He had helped the youth not only because of the Immortal Emperor's favor, but also because he thought highly of the youth himself.
While slaying ancient demons amid the ancient demon tide, the youth had displayed power far beyond his realm. To possess such overwhelming strength against stronger foes while still in the true immortal realm-Gu Changming had almost mistaken him for the Immortal Emperor's personal disciple.
"Your file has only just reached the Demon Subduing Division. We'll need to wait a few days before your achievements in this battle can be entered into it. Then we can promote you to spirit official, granting you the division's many benefits and privileges. Within the Yan Chu Immortal Dynasty, apart from the Imperial Clan, no other faction will be able to make you bow your head!"
Gu Changming spoke casually, yet his words revealed a measure of commanding authority.
Li Hao's eyes flickered. He thought of his eldest senior brother, Ji Qingxuan, who had previously come to the border on the sect's orders to earn merit and had been promoted to a first-rank Demon Subduing Guard. Even with his immortal lord realm cultivation, he had yet to become a spirit official. That showed how strict the division's hierarchy was.
But strict hierarchies and rules were often meant for people without powerful backing.
"Once the military report reaches the Immortal Capital and His Majesty reviews it, those 1.92 million immortal merits will be approved and credited to you."
Gu Changming chuckled and led Li Hao out of the dark hall. "Still, even your current immortal merit is enough to put you among the top twenty on the Immortal Merit Board here at the Qingcheng Fallen River border!"
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