Within the great hall.
Di Xin descended from his throne and personally helped Shen Gongbao to his feet.
"You are the one destined to oversee the Investiture of the Gods, bearing the great responsibility of appointing the gods of the Heavenly Court. Your joining Great Shang is truly a blessing and good fortune for me!"
"From now on, you will be Great Shang's Imperial Advisor, equal in standing to Grand Tutor Wen and my royal uncle, Bi Gan."
"My beloved ministers, with the Imperial Advisor in Chaoge, even if you fall in battle someday, once you reach the Heavenly Court, he will be able to grant you positions of honor."
Di Xin bestowed on Shen Gongbao various garments, tokens of authority, and other items befitting an Imperial Advisor.
As soon as he finished speaking, the Golden Hall erupted in lively chatter.
Even Grand Tutor Wen and Yang Jian couldn't help exchanging pleasantries with Shen Gongbao.
Great heroes recognized one another. Shen Gongbao had dared to defy Primordial Heavenly Venerate's oppression, and Yang Jian saw something of himself in him.
A kindred spirit!
"Martial Uncle, when will the various senior uncles and fellow disciples of the Interception Sect arrive in Chaoge to help us fight Xi Qi and the Jiuli Tribe?"
Grand Tutor Wen cupped his hands slightly toward Shen Gongbao.
He was Holy Mother Jinling's disciple, so it was only fitting that he address Shen Gongbao as Martial Uncle.
"Empress Jinling has already become Dao Companions with the Immortal Emperor and severed her connection to the Interception Sect's fortune. Though you remain a Jie Sect Disciple, you must no longer call Empress Jinling your master."
"As for me, just call me Imperial Advisor. There's no need for all that empty formality!"
Shen Gongbao spoke calmly, patting Grand Tutor Wen on