"Commander Hun Xuan is stronger than I am. Naturally, I am convinced!"
Zhao Gang's expression darkened as he spoke with great reluctance.
Saint Heavenly Lord looked at Hun Xuan and smiled. "Hun Xuan, from now on, you are the commander of this banner!"
"Many thanks, Lord Saint Heavenly Lord!"
Lu Ren cupped his fists, secretly delighted. He had not expected to become a commander so quickly.
As long as he found another opportunity to earn Saint Heavenly Lord's trust, perhaps he could enter the Divine Emperor Hall.
Saint Heavenly Lord then asked, "Where is Gu Tongtian?"
Gu Tongtian stepped forward and cupped his fists. "Lord Saint Heavenly Lord, I am Gu Tongtian!"
"Gu Tongtian, I never expected you to choose to join the Imperial Prince's Estate under my command. Very good. In this Primordial Secret Realm, you must perform well and enter the Divine Emperor Realm as soon as possible!"
Saint Heavenly Lord walked up to Gu Tongtian, patted him on the shoulder, and then turned to leave.
When the Divine Emperor Guards saw this, they were all secretly astonished. Clearly, Saint Heavenly Lord valued Gu Tongtian greatly; otherwise, he would not have personally come to win people's hearts.
Now that Lu Ren had become a commander and taken charge of a banner, his status naturally stood high above the rest. No one could restrain him, and he handed all matters over to Zhao Gang.
Although Zhao Gang harbored resentment toward Lu Ren, he did not dare reveal it.
Everywhere, strength reigned supreme. If Lu Ren had not defeated Zhao Gang, then even if Zhao Gang truly exploited his subordinates, Saint Heavenly Lord might not have given him the commander's post.
In the days that followed, although Lu Ren was leisurely, he was also anxious as though his heart were