Sure enough, as the men below respectfully accepted the order, Song Yu activated the Qi-Reading Divine Art and saw a sea of white qi surging toward him. When it reached him, it turned into threads of red qi, bolstering his fortune. The crimson serpent of dragon qi let out a long cry and grew a little longer. Military qi also gathered around him, which meant he could now command the surrendered soldiers below.
"Hmm!" A glint flashed in the corner of Song Yu's eye. He saw several wandering ghosts, smeared with blood and wearing terrifying expressions, pounce on a farmhand below. Killing intent flashed over the farmhand's body. The ghost let out a scream, then more military qi and killing intent wrapped around it, reducing it to nothingness. The farmhand remained utterly unaware.
Song Yu couldn't help smiling. The farmhands were now well armed and high in morale. Even ordinary guards had killing intent protecting them, enough to ward off Ferocious Ghosts. Once gathered into an army, their imposing presence was even more formidable; even Vengeful Ghosts had to keep their distance.
A few ghosts realized Song Yu was the leader and fearlessly pounced on him. Before they could reach him, the crimson qi destroyed them, without even raising a ripple. Song Yu couldn't help laughing. In this world, the human way was still the dominant force, after all!
After Song Yu read the imperial edict, an attendant presented him with the attire, appointment document, and official seal of a military commissioner. Song Yu changed into the uniform on the spot.
The military commissioner oversaw both military and civil affairs, and held the power of life and death. He could establish his own office and staff, so his uniform was naturally imposing. When Song Yu emerged in it, everyone's eyes