Divine Palace Envoy

Bai Xiaowen smiled. "Palace Master, there's no need to address me so formally. Just call me by name. I've joined the Blood God Palace; my former identity is behind me."

In front of the six department masters, Bai Xiaowen naturally had to show Gu Yulian due respect. If she kept calling him "Young Master," it would undermine her authority as palace master.

Gu Yulian was pleased by his tact. After a moment's thought, she said, "In that case, I'll appoint you a Divine Palace Envoy for now. I grant you the Blood God Edict and permission to act as circumstances require."

The six department masters exchanged glances. Some looked surprised.

The Blood God Edict represented the palace master's will. Its authority was second only to her presence, and its bearer could command resources on par with the department masters of the three peaks and four valleys. Then again, Bai Xiaowen had done Gu Yulian a great service and was already her trusted confidant. Granting him the edict seemed only natural.

Gu Yulian herself had used the Blood God Edict to mobilize forces for the ambush in Jieshi Valley, leaving the experts of the five major sects battered and humiliated.

Of course, when the seven department masters had challenged her claim to the palace master's seat at Sword Discussion Cliff, even the Blood God Edict had been useless.

Gu Yulian took out the Blood God Edict and handed it to Bai Xiaowen.

The edict was about the size of a palm and crimson throughout. Bai Xiaowen could not tell what metal it was made of, but it was exceptionally hard and cold to the touch.

A skull was engraved on the front. On the back was a large character meaning "command," encircled by smaller words: "Those who see this edict and