Signing In Again, Flying Fish Embroidered Uniform Guards

Night fell.

Cloud-Treading Villa.

Qian Xunzong returned to the [Cloudfall] Courtyard to rest. With nothing better to do, he opened the system panel.

[Host: Qian Xunzong

Identity: Fourteenth-generation descendant of the Qian Family of Spirit Hall.

Age: Six.

Martial Soul: Judgment Deity, Eternal and Creation God-Seal Throne (Assignable Thrones ×2).

Level: 37.

Soul Bones: None.

Pet Beast: Jade Balance Xiejing Beast.

Retainers: Mo Hengchuan (Confucian Immortal Douluo), Judgment Knights ×300.

System Space: None.]

At a glance, Qian Xunzong really did spot something different. His second Martial Soul, the "Eternal and Creation God-Seal Throne," now had a "×2" after it.

"System, what does that mean?"

[Ding! Originally, there was only the Eternal and Creation God-Seal Throne. The other five thrones were all modeled after it. Whenever the host's Soul Power reaches levels 10, 30, 50, 70, and 90, the host can awaken authority over one subordinate throne and bestow it upon another.]

Seeing the system's explanation, Qian Xunzong was instantly overjoyed. The other five Divine Seal Thrones might have been imitations, but every one of them was still a divine artifact, each with its own specialty.

Strongest offense—the Throne of Doom and Slaughter.

Strongest defense—the Throne of Guardian and Mercy.

Strongest support—the Throne of Wisdom and Spirit.

Strongest laws and luck—the Throne of Order and Law.

Strongest control—the Throne of Fear and Sorrow.

And now, not only did he possess the Eternal Throne, but he had also gained the authority to assign the other five great thrones. This was freaking awesome!

"System, you're amazing. Which two thrones can I assign right now?"

[Ding! The subordinate thrones currently available for the host to assign are: the Throne of Guardian and Mercy, and the Throne of Doom and Slaughter.]

"Oh? One for offense and one for defense. Not bad!"

Amid his excitement, Qian Xunzong also began considering how to distribute the two thrones. There was no need to say much about the Throne of Doom and Slaughter—it could move freely, so he could assign it whenever he found a suitable candidate.

However, the Throne of Guardian and Mercy was far more restrictive. Its holder could not leave a certain range around where the throne was located. Just like Yang Haohan, who could never leave Holy City for the rest of his life; once he did, he would suffer severe backlash. Fortunately, every throne could be projected and released.

"Looks like the Throne of Guardian and Mercy has to be placed in a city. That's the only way to maximize its effects," Qian Xunzong pondered.

"Spirit City? There's no real need. Spirit Hall headquarters is here, and Grandpa and the others are here too. Whether there's a throne or not won't make much difference."

Spirit City was known as the holy land of Soul Masters. Setting aside Spirit Hall's many Titled Douluos, the Consecration Hall even housed the Angel God Statue. As the High Priest, Qian Xichen could mobilize some of the Angel God's divine power. Within Spirit City, he was practically invincible.

Therefore, even if Qian Xichen received the throne's enhancement, his strength would not increase by much. He was already a level ninety-nine Limit Douluo, and beneath Angel's Light, he could practically be called the strongest person below godhood. The throne could not push his strength into the godly realm, so it would not yield the greatest benefit.

"Looks like I need to cultivate a force of my own. Spirit Hall's family fortune can be left to that cheap older brother of mine."

"As for now..." Qian Xunzong looked at the high-hanging moon outside the window, then grabbed Little Jing and rolled comfortably into bed.

"Sleep!!"

The next day, the sun was already high in the sky.

Qian Xunzong stretched lazily and comfortably. After washing up, Mu Rong Huai immediately thought to himself, A new day, a new beginning. System, come on—sign in at Cloud-Treading Villa!

[Ding! Detected that the host is at Cloud-Treading Villa. Sign-in successful. (Location cooldown: two months)]

[Sign-in reward: Embroidered Uniform Guards ×5000.]

"Embroidered Uniform Guards—the mysterious Embroidered Uniform Guards who watch over the whole realm. A classic recurring cast member!!"

Immediately, three figures appeared three meters in front of Mu Rong Huai. The leader wore golden robes embroidered with a flying fish pattern—a dragon's head, a fish's tail, and wings—and carried a gold-sheathed Embroidered Spring Saber at his waist. The two behind him wore red flying fish uniforms and carried red-sheathed Embroidered Spring Sabers.

Without exception, they were all broad-shouldered and powerfully built, with imposing bearing. They were the Embroidered Uniform Guards.

[Name: Shen Ye

Identity: Commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guards

Martial Soul: Embroidered Spring Saber (Gold)

Level: Level 95 Super Douluo.

Title: Absolute Blade.

Soul Rings: Yellow, Yellow, Purple, Purple, Black, Black, Black, Black, Black.

Soul Bones: Full set of Soul Bones.

Loyalty: ∞

Evaluation: Unwaveringly loyal, ruthless, and decisive.]

A commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guards at the Super Douluo level. Very good. Qian Xunzong then looked at the other two.

[Name: Duan Jinghan/Lu Chengying

Identity: Deputy Commanders of the Embroidered Uniform Guards.

Martial Souls: Embroidered Spring Saber (Red)

Level: Level 91 Titled Douluo.

Titles: Blood Chain/Dark Reaper

Soul Rings: Yellow, Yellow, Purple, Purple, Black, Black, Black, Black, Black.

Soul Bones: None.

Loyalty: ∞.

Evaluation: Ruthless and decisive.]

"Heh, not bad. Even the two deputy commanders of the Embroidered Uniform Guards are Titled Douluos. Pretty good."

The three men immediately dropped to one knee and saluted Qian Xunzong. "Your subordinates Shen Ye, Duan Jinghan, and Lu Chengying pay respects to our lord!!!"

"Rise. Tell me the general situation of the Embroidered Uniform Guards."

Hearing that, Shen Ye immediately replied, "Reporting to my lord, aside from the three of us, the Embroidered Uniform Guards currently have five Thousand-Household Commanders, all with Soul Douluo-level cultivation. There are fifty Hundred-Household Commanders, ranging from Soul Emperor to Soul Sage level. The rest vary in Soul Power. There are ordinary people among them as well, while the strongest reach Soul Emperor level."

The Embroidered Uniform Guards watched over the realm, and their strength was not uniform. After all, most of the time they were hidden within major factions. They could be imperial palace guards or commanders of the Imperial Guard, or roadside vendors, tavern attendants, and shop assistants. Some identities were easier for ordinary people to conceal.

"Good. Duan Jinghan, Lu Chengying, leave three hundred Embroidered Uniform Guards at Cloud-Treading Villa and hide them in the Cloud-Treading Mountains. Send everyone else out to secretly infiltrate the major factions as quickly as possible—the departments of both great empires at every level, the seven great sects, the Blacksmith Association, and so on. If they make any moves, I want to know immediately."

"Your subordinates obey!!"

After saying that, the two turned and left to carry out Qian Xunzong's orders.

"Shen Ye, stay by my side from now on and serve as my guard. When the people below send information, screen it roughly first, then hand the important matters to me."

"Yes, my lord."

Qian Xunzong nodded. "Go on. Find Steward Zheng and have him arrange a place for you to stay."

Shen Ye nodded, then turned and left the "Cloudfall" Courtyard.

Watching him leave, Qian Xunzong thought to himself, To be honest, this reward was a little too generous, wasn't it? Cloud-Treading Villa isn't even that important a place, yet I got five thousand Embroidered Uniform Guards and three Titled Douluos. That's almost on par with the Papal Palace.

[Ding! Host, this is because this is the host's first sign-in at this location. First-time rewards are usually relatively generous; subsequent rewards will be reduced somewhat.]

"Oh, so that's how it is. Got it. You may withdraw."

[As you command—]