At this moment, Fu Yingxi was cursing the Thunderfire Dynasty in his heart. He did not give anyone face and immediately turned to leave.
Everyone who saw this scene secretly shook their heads. Anyone with a discerning eye could see that the Thunderfire Dynasty was using Fu Yingxi's title of "number one in the world" to cause conflict between the top sects.
But so what if they knew?
The Sky Origin Stage experts of the other top sects would still challenge Fu Yingxi like moths to a flame!
This was the great attraction of "fame" to people!
Just like the Spirit Cultivators on the various rankings, which one of them did not know the intentions of the Thunderfire Dynasty?
However, they still did not hesitate and risked their lives to fight for a position on the Dragon Rankings.
Even if they were used by the Thunderfire Dynasty, even if they would cause trouble for themselves, they still could not control themselves under the temptation of fame and fortune.
With Fu Yingxi's departure, it meant that the world's first spirit cultivator assembly had finally come to an end. This grand event that had ignited all the spirit cultivators of the Thunderfire Dynasty had ended, but an even greater undercurrent would sweep through all the spirit cultivator sects of the Thunderfire Dynasty!
After that, "Lei Haoyan" gathered all the ministers. All of them had happy expressions on their faces, and they were used to not showing their emotions, but they could not care less. This was because the benefits that the First Spirit Cultivator Assembly had brought to the Thunderfire Dynasty were simply too great!
They all knew that today was the day to discuss their merits and rewards.
Leng Shiqi's soul clone first praised everyone, then directly pointed to Leng Shiqi, "Minister Liu, the world's first spirit cultivator assembly was your suggestion, and you were the one who presided over it from start to finish. Now that it has been completed, Minister Liu's contributions cannot go unnoticed.
If you have any requests, just say it. We will do our best to satisfy you. "
When he said this, the minds of the ministers began to move.
Leng Shiqi's contributions were undeniable. They all recognized it, so it was not too surprising that His Majesty could give such a promise.
What they were curious about was, what kind of reward would Leng Shiqi propose?
To him, as one of the four great directors of the Dark Thunder Guards, he naturally did not lack cultivation resources. Therefore, everyone guessed that he would definitely ask for power!
At the same time, Leng Shiqi was already one of the four great directors. If he wanted to climb up, there was only one position left.
The commander of the Dark Thunder Guards!
Although Leng Shiqi's cultivation and experience were far from being qualified to be the Grand Commander, his contributions had deepened and he was deeply favored by His Majesty.
As the saying goes, a new emperor brings in new ministers. If Leng Shiqi really wanted to take a step forward, His Majesty might agree.
Many people secretly glanced at Master Hei Yan. He had been the commander of the Dark Thunder Guards for dozens of years. He was a senior Sky Origin Stage cultivator. Would he be willing to give up his position to a young man?
The atmosphere in the hall quickly became a little strange. Everyone was waiting for Leng Shiqi's answer.
Leng Shiqi walked out of the crowd and stood in the middle of the hall. "I will take whatever Your Majesty gives."
The soul avatar on the Dragon Throne smiled in satisfaction. "Since that's the case, We will make the decision for you."
As he spoke to here, he turned to look at Empyrean Black Flame. He didn't speak, but his meaning was clear.
Empyrean Black Flame said expressionlessly, "I am willing to follow Your Majesty's orders."
Everyone present could see that Empyrean Black Flame was unwilling to give up his power. However, he wasn't too obsessed with power and didn't want to go against His Majesty.
The soul avatar smiled and said, "You are too serious, Grand Commander. To be honest, We do intend to let Liu Xingzhi be the commander of the Dark Thunder Guards.
Because he is young!
But because he is too young to be qualified for this important position, We have decided to give Liu Xingzhi the position of a candidate for the Grand Commander. "
A candidate for the Grand Commander!
This was already amazing. Although he was only a candidate, when the time came, he would be the only candidate. The position of the Grand Commander would naturally be his.
In other words, the position of the Dark Thunder Guards' Grand Commander had been reserved by him!
As for when he would take the position, it was just a matter of time.
Empyrean Black Flame had a way out. He stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, when Liu Xingzhi breaks through to the Sky Origin Stage, I will give up the position of the Grand Commander."
The courtiers couldn't help laughing secretly. Among these people, there weren't many who had high cultivation. They all knew that the Sky Origin Stage wasn't easy to break through.
They didn't know how long it would take for Leng Shiqi to break through to the Sky Origin Stage. It might even take a few decades!
Empyrean Black Flame's move of retreating to advance was brilliant.
However, Leng Shiqi nodded and said, "Yes, Your Majesty."
The soul avatar said, "Liu Xingzhi has made such a great contribution. I won't be so stingy as to only give him an empty title."
After he finished speaking, the old eunuch beside him held the imperial edict and said, "By the will of the Heavens, the Emperor decrees: Liu Xingzhi, the Dark Thunder Guards' Grand Commander, has made great contributions to the Empire. He will be conferred the title of Zhenling Duke!
In addition, the Heavenly Tomb will be opened for three days. "
As soon as the imperial edict came out, the courtiers immediately began to whisper.
First of all, the opening of the Heavenly Tomb didn't surprise them. Although the Heavenly Tomb couldn't be opened at will, Leng Shiqi's contributions were too great. It was reasonable to give him a special case.
However, the fact that His Majesty conferred him the title of Zhenling Duke was extremely shocking!
Among the ranks of nobility, Grand Duke was already the limit. Any higher and Leng Shiqi could only be conferred the title of King. It could be said that Leng Shiqi's status was only second to that of Prince!
The ranks of nobility were a bit special because most of the Dukes and Marquises didn't hold positions in the Imperial Court. They basically relied on the glory of their ancestors.
As for these people, the Thunder Flame Dynasty didn't use them as much as possible. Even if some of them held important positions, they would gradually be demoted by the next generation. In the end, they would all become idle people.
The Thunder Flame Dynasty could let these people live a carefree life, but they definitely wouldn't let them hold great power. This was because the Dukes and Marquises all had some military power.
According to the rank of nobility, they had the right to train soldiers in their manors!
If these people still held high positions in the Imperial Court, it was equivalent to having the capital to rebel!
No emperor would allow such a thing to happen, even if it was just a small possibility!
Leng Shiqi was already one of the Four Great Managers of the Dark Thunder Guards. He had also obtained the position of Great Commander candidate. He held monstrous power in his hands and had countless experts under him.
If such a person were to be given the noble status of a duke, he would be able to openly recruit soldiers and buy horses. Wouldn't that be like raising a tiger and inviting calamity?
Even though some of the ministers wanted to retort, the two elders from the imperial family frowned deeply. However, "Lei Haoyan" was the first to speak. "We know that you all have misgivings, but Minister Liu has yet to marry and has no children. The title of Zhenling Duke cannot be inherited.
Moreover, Minister Liu is loyal. We believe in him! "
The second half of his sentence was directly ignored by everyone. The focus was on the first half. The title was not hereditary!
In this way, Leng Shiqi's threat was much smaller and the ministers could reluctantly accept it.
Leng Shiqi knew that the opportunity couldn't be missed. He immediately said, "This minister accepts the decree. Long live Your Majesty!"