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Inside the luxurious and spacious carriage.

Commander Ye Nantian sat with his eyes closed.

He wore a black robe embroidered with gold thread patterns. Though he looked no older than his early thirties, he possessed an imposing and profound aura.

Once one reached a certain Realm in the Martial Path, their appearance would become fixed, leaving no trace of aging despite the passage of time.

This person had clearly entered a great Realm of the Martial Path.

On the table before Ye Nantian, wine and fruits were arranged.

On the side seats to his left and right, a young man and a young woman sat respectively.

Judging by their age, they were only in their early twenties.

The man on the left had sharp eyebrows and starry eyes. His white robe was spotless, and a long saber rested beside him. He remained silent, yet exuded a profound aura.

The woman on the right wore a white gauze dress as pure as snow. Her face was cold and exceptionally beautiful. She held a long sword in her arms, like an ice mountain beauty.

The most eye-catching items were the golden jade plaques hanging from their waists.

These two were Blackwater Division Gold Badge Walkers!

In the Martial Path, after the Body Tempering Realm came the Martial Master.

The Martial Master was further divided into two Realms: the Muscle-Tendon Realm and the Bone Forging Realm.

In the Blackwater Division, only those who reached the Bone Forging Realm Martial Master were qualified to be rated as Gold Badge Walkers, holding high status and power.

Yet, this man and woman, barely in their early twenties, possessed such status and Realm, and could even share a carriage with the Commander.

It was clear that these two were the geniuses the Blackwater Division was currently nurturing with all its might.

Barring any accidents, the future positions of Commander and Deputy Commander would undoubtedly be born from these two.

"A Fourth Rank Martial Artist at eighteen... a good seedling, I suppose."

Ye Nantian, seated in the main part of the carriage, spoke faintly. "If properly trained, perhaps in a few years, our Division will have another Gold Badge Walker."

Hearing this.

The woman in the white dress beside him, her face cold and stunningly beautiful, pondered.

A moment later, she simply said softly, "I hope so..."

"Over the years, there have been no small number of geniuses and prodigies who have come to my Blackwater Division."

"But in the end, none have reached the Gold Badge step."

Commander Ye Nantian closed his eyes and concentrated, saying no more.

Steward Liu led Lin Guanhuo and the others through layers of corridors, arriving at the Demon Suppressing Division's Main Courtyard.

It was more spacious and grand than the previous apprentice Martial Arts Arena.

A pharmacy, a blacksmith shop, and a mission hall were all present.

There was also a huge Martial Arts Arena located in the center of the courtyard. Countless members of the Demon Suppressing Division were there, sweating profusely, practicing saber techniques, spear techniques, or fist techniques, their shouts rising and falling.

Occasionally, one could see a few Badge Walkers with bronze or even silver badges hanging from their waists riding horses, followed by a team of subordinates, looking imposing.

"This... is a Badge Walker of the Demon Suppressing Division?" Seeing this scene, Shen Yifan, standing beside Lin Guanhuo, couldn't help but feel shocked.

As a sacred place for protecting the country, becoming a Badge Walker here was the lifelong dream of countless martial arts practitioners.

It was not just about status, but also about Glory.

Zhao Ming: "..."

Even Zhao Ming, who was usually indifferent, arrived at the Demon Suppressing Division's Main Courtyard.

He clenched his fist, determined to make a name for himself here in the future.

Afterward, Steward Liu led everyone to an exquisite tea lounge and instructed, "The Commander will come to give a speech later, so pay attention to your manners."

"Understood." Everyone present nodded, then lined up to await the Commander's arrival.

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It was rumored that the Commander of the Demon Suppressing Division possessed extraordinary strength, second only to the Commander and Deputy Commander in status, and was a prominent figure throughout Blackwater City.

For many people present, this was their first time meeting such a powerful figure, and they felt a bit nervous.

A moment later, the room door was pushed open.

Several guards entered first, followed by a man in his fifties.

The man wore a Green Shirt, was tall and thin, and looked like an ordinary man.

His appearance was quite different from what everyone had imagined.

"Brother Lin... do you notice anything?" At this moment, Shen Yifan, standing beside him, tugged at Lin Guanhuo's sleeve.

He then whispered, "The Commander looks so familiar... Have we met somewhere before?"

Lin Guanhuo heard this and glanced over, then nodded slightly, clearly feeling the same.

At the same time, Lin Guanhuo also noticed that this Commander's attire was simple and seemed ordinary, lacking the powerful vital energy of Instructor Zhou Cang.

However, in his every move, there was a faint sense of pressure, a natural authority.

Clearly, this person's martial arts realm far surpassed Instructor Zhou Cang.

"Commander Zhou!" Upon seeing the man, Steward Liu hurriedly bowed.

The crowd present also clasped their fists in unison: "Greetings, Commander!"

The man called Commander Zhou waved his hand, picked up his teacup, took a sip, and smiled, "Everyone, please sit. Don't be too formal."

"My name is Zhou Tian. I am a Commander of the Demon Suppressing Division. The Instructor Zhou Cang who was previously responsible for teaching you is my younger brother."

As he spoke, everyone suddenly understood.

No wonder Commander Zhou Tian looked somewhat familiar; he was Instructor Zhou Cang's own brother.

Zhou Tian put down his teacup, looked at everyone, and sighed, "Youth is truly wonderful. Looking at you all reminds me of my past."

A flicker of reminiscence crossed his eyes. "Don't look at me now that I'm old. Back then, the Commander, the Deputy Commander, and I were all Gold Badge Walkers of this Demon Suppressing Division."

"At that time, a Snake Demon descended the mountain. That Snake Demon had cultivated formidable skills. It was a hundred zhang tall and could destroy cities and fortresses..."

Even now, thinking of that Snake Demon, Commander Zhou Tian still felt lingering fear. Then, as if recalling something regrettable, his expression became dejected. "That battle was brutal. The old Commander fought the Snake Demon to the death, perishing together. Four out of seven Gold Badges died..."

"It's a pity about the old Commander... With his martial arts talent, he had the opportunity to join the County Division and achieve greater development... In the end, he died in battle for the people of Blackwater City."

"And those influential families, martial arts schools, and sects chose to stand by and watch. For them, if Blackwater City was gone, they could establish themselves elsewhere. But for the people of Blackwater City, if the Demon Suppressing Division fell, it would be a disaster of annihilation..."

These few simple sentences conveyed a sense of brutal bloodshed.

Zhou Tian quickly collected his emotions and smiled, "Alright, let's not dwell on old matters. You are the most outstanding this year, and the Demon Suppressing Division will naturally not treat you poorly."

He waved his hand, "Steward Liu, distribute the rewards!"

"Fifty taels of silver per person, five Qi Boosting Powders, and one Treasure Horse!"

Upon hearing this, the eyes of everyone present immediately lit up.

The Demon Suppressing Division was indeed generous, offering silver, pills, and Treasure Horses right off the bat!

It was worth their years of hard training and effort to join the Demon Suppressing Division.

"Thank you, Commander!" Those who received their rewards clasped their hands in unison.

After saying this, Commander Zhou Tian did not linger. He stood up and said, "The Demon Suppressing Division holds Monthly Exams every month. Those with higher rankings will receive even more generous rewards. As long as you have talent and strength, the Demon Suppressing Division will absolutely not let you go to waste!"

Commander Zhou then waved his hand and led his subordinates away.

After Steward Liu distributed the rewards, he led everyone to a residential area located on the west side of the main courtyard.

It was rows of neat, independent courtyards.

"This is where you will live from now on."

Steward Liu pointed at the courtyards and explained, "Although they are a bit small, they are quiet. Each courtyard has an independent wooden stake, weapon cabinet, and well for your convenience in practicing martial arts."

"Of course, the Demon Suppressing Division does not restrict your freedom. When you accumulate merit points in the future, get promoted, and become a Walker, you can rent or even buy a house in the city, which will be more freeing."

"Now, each of you choose a courtyard and rest."

Lin Guanhuo chose the most secluded courtyard.

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