Originally, Hu Yanlong had thought that victory was within his grasp.
After defeating the top five newcomers, there was no one left to compete with him for the vice captain position.
It was as if he could already see himself becoming the vice captain and being given the eighth rank position.
However, this sudden voice caused a faint trace of anger to rise in Hu Yanlong's heart.
Hu Ming had appeared. He had brought Fang Chen here.
Everyone turned to look at Hu Ming. They didn't understand what he meant.
"Captain Hu, you just said that the vice captain position would be taken by this newcomer." Hu Yanlong suppressed his anger.
Hu Ming nodded. "That's right. From today onwards, Fang Chen will be our third guard squad's vice captain."
Hu Ming's words completely infuriated Hu Yanlong.
Although Hu Yanlong respected Hu Ming, he looked down on Fang Chen.
A newcomer with a cultivation at the third level of the Profound King realm wanted to step on him and become the guard squad's vice captain. How could he accept that?
"Captain Hu, didn't you say that the vice captain position would be chosen from the entire squad? It hasn't even started yet, but you've already decided on him. I, Hu Yanlong, refuse to accept that," said Hu Yanlong.
"As the vice captain, he must have powerful martial strength. Does a third level Profound King like him have that?"
Hu Yanlong was extremely displeased. He had just defeated the top five newcomers and was prepared to take the vice captain position. But now, an unforeseen event had occurred.
In an instant, Hu Yanlong's displeasure was completely vented.
Hu Ming didn't reprimand Hu Yanlong.
He could understand Hu Yanlong's feelings, but he had no other choice.
That was because this decision hadn't been made by him. It had been personally instructed by the city master.
Three days ago, when he had left the discussion hall with Fang Chen, the city master had sent him a voice transmission to tell him about this matter.
Within the Heavenly Sword Mansion, the city master was the strongest decision maker. No one could refute his decisions.
"Hu Yanlong, I understand how you feel," said Hu Ming.
"Captain, our third guard squad respects you as the leader. But you can't joke about the life and death of the entire squad," said Hu Yanlong.
"Captain, we refuse to accept Fang Chen as vice captain."
Many of the squad members began to shout out their dissatisfaction.
Hu Ming sighed and said, "This is the City Lord's decision."
As soon as Hu Ming said this, everyone was shocked.
How is it possible that the governor's decision
After a brief moment of shock, everyone looked at Fang Chen seriously.
"It really is the City Lord's decision." Hu Yanlong's face was full of helplessness, and his brows were tightly knitted.
Hu Ming nodded heavily.
Seeing that, Hu Yanlong's heart was filled with unwillingness.
"Why is he, a low level Mystic King Realm martial artist, able to become a Vice Captain, while I, Hu Yan Long, have worked so hard for so many years, yet I'm not even given a fair chance to compete for the position of Vice Captain!"
Hu Yanlong shouted loudly, feeling very wronged in his heart.
His eyes were filled with resentment as he looked at Fang Chen.
Hu Ming could do nothing about it. This was the City Lord's decision.
"The City Lord's decision cannot be doubted. From today onwards, I hope that everyone can respect our vice-captain, Fang Chen." Hu Ming said, "Alright, everyone can disperse."
After that, Hu Ming said to Fang Chen, "Fang Chen, follow me."
Although Fang Chen did not say anything, he was quite surprised.
Why would the City Lord make him a vice-captain?
Along the way, Fang Chen was very puzzled.
"Fang Chen, it seems like the City Lord values you. You have to know that the City Lord has never made an exception to take care of others." Hu Ming grinned.
"Captain Hu, where are we going now?" Fang Chen asked.
"Follow me to the First Army's headquarters."
At the First Army's headquarters, the captain and vice-captain of the three major guards were all present.
When Fang Chen and Hu Ming arrived, everyone else had already arrived.
At the head of the table sat two middle-aged men. Their auras were very heavy.
"Heaven Star Border Realm."
As soon as they entered the hall, Fang Chen sensed that the two middle-aged men at the head of the table were not ordinary.
Their auras were exactly the same as the City Lord's, but they were much weaker than the City Lord's.
He could tell at a glance that the two of them were Heaven Star Border experts.
"Commanders, Fang Chen is here." Hu Ming cupped his hands and said to the two of them.
The two of them looked at each other and nodded their heads.
"From today onwards, Fang Chen will be the vice-captain of the Third Guard Squad. He will now be awarded the eighth rank."
Being awarded the eighth rank meant that within the Sky Sword Mansion, no Ninth Rank or non-ranked martial artists would be able to attack him.
"Thank you, Commanders." Fang Chen was overjoyed.
Being at the eighth rank meant that he had a preliminary guarantee in the Sky Sword Mansion.
At the very least, even the Jian Scar Young Master and Dai Hongxuan would not dare to attack him.
Dai Hongxuan and Jian Scar Young Master were at the ninth rank, so they had no right to attack Fang Chen.
If they were found to have secretly attacked a high-ranked martial artist, the punishment would be severe.
After the rank awarding ceremony, the two commanders left the hall.
At this moment, the captains and vice-captains of the other three guards looked at Fang Chen with disdain.
"Hmph, what a lucky bastard. A low-level Mystic King Realm martial artist actually became a vice-captain."
"In my opinion, the Third Guard Squad must be empty. The vice-captain is so weak."
"Don't talk nonsense. This is the City Lord's order."
Hu Ming snorted coldly and did not reply to the crowd's ridicule.
He then left with Fang Chen.
In the blink of an eye, three months had passed since he joined the Sky Sword Mansion.
During this period, Fang Chen had been staying in the Third Guard Squad.
This way, he would be able to save quite a lot of purple crystals. Furthermore, his cultivation would gradually increase as well.
However, it was tough on the Little Mouse. Because this was the Third Guard Squad, the rules were strict. Fang Chen did not dare to let the Little Mouse run around.
The Little Mouse had been staying in the Interspatial Ring.
These three months were very peaceful.
Although many people looked down on Fang Chen, because of his position, they would still greet him.
On this day, after the peaceful days, a mission finally came.
This was the first time Fang Chen had received a mission.
Hu Ming found Fang Chen in the Third Guard Squad.
"Fang Chen, this time there's a mission that requires you to lead a team," said Hu Ming.
"Captain Hu, what mission?"
After three months of peaceful days, Fang Chen was not used to it. He wanted to go out for a walk.
"The Demonic Blood Race has been discovered in a secret place within the Sky Sword Mansion. You need to lead a team to eliminate them," said Hu Ming.
"When do we leave?" asked Fang Chen.
"Today."
Hu Ming pondered for a moment, then warned, "This mission is extremely dangerous. You will lead the five strongest newcomers and Hu Yanlong. Remember, you must be careful."
In the last mission, the Third Guard Squad had lost two hundred people. Even the vice-captain had died.
Hu Ming had suffered a huge blow. This mission was also very dangerous, but there was no other way.
The new vice-captain had to lead a team to complete the mission.
This could also be considered a test for the vice-captain.
"I know."
After saying goodbye to Hu Ming, Fang Chen went to find the other six members.
"The mission assigned by the higher-ups requires the six of you to complete with me," said Fang Chen concisely.
Jin Yidao and the others nodded.
"Vice-captain, what is the mission this time?" asked Hu Yanlong.
Although Hu Yanlong was unwilling to accept Fang Chen, he still had to follow the rules.
"The Demonic Blood Race has been discovered in the northwestern region of the Sky Sword Mansion. We're going to eliminate them," said Fang Chen.
"The Demonic Blood Race!"
Hu Yanlong's expression changed and he cried out involuntarily.
Clearly, Hu Yanlong knew the Demonic Blood Race very well.
However, after a short moment of shock, Hu Yanlong calmed down.
There was no way he could refuse a mission assigned by the higher-ups.
At this moment, Dai Hongxuan and the Sword-scarred Prince's eyes flashed with craftiness. They exchanged a glance.
"Hmph, a piece of trash wants to be vice-captain? What a dream."
"This time, we'll go to the northwestern region and kill him. Even if the higher-ups investigate, they won't suspect me."
Dai Hongxuan and the Sword-scarred Prince had already decided that once they reached the northwestern region, they would use the Demonic Blood Race to kill Fang Chen.
"Do the six of you need to prepare?" asked Fang Chen.
The six of them shook their heads. Fang Chen said, "Alright, let's go now."
Including Fang Chen, the seven of them hurriedly set off for the northwestern region.