Chapter 463: This Is a Two‑Star Divine General, the Legion Commander Arrives

Huo Lieyang patted Jiang Chen's hand and whispered, "No way, I'm only a One-star Colonel."

As he said that, Huo Lieyang felt a bit embarrassed, after all he was already level 82, yet only a One-star Colonel.

That rank was mainly because he had been wandering the Ancient Battlefield, so his accumulation of Military Merit was not great.

If he had been fighting continuously in the Alien Battlefield, by now he could have risen to at least Seven-star or Eight-star Colonel rank.

Jiang Chen smiled, "It's fine, I'm qualified enough."

Huo Lieyang did not doubt Jiang Chen's words; although Jiang Chen was only level 52, the strength and bearing he displayed far exceeded the norm.

The two walked toward the officer-only passage, drawing jeers from the queuing crowd.

"Are these two guys crazy? That's an officer-only passage."

"That Knight is wearing a One-star Colonel Badge; although he's also an officer, he's far from a Six-star Colonel."

"Yeah, the other one... huh, why is that guy only level 52?"

"Whoa, how did a level‑52 person get in here?"

"They must have used some Rare item to hide their level."

"But rank doesn't matter here; they only look at Military Merit, not level."

"Watch, they'll be kicked out soon."

Jiang Chen had already entered the shop; this passage was a separate area, completely distinct from ordinary customers.

Moreover, there were dedicated staff; officers could enjoy special treatment here, appearing a cut above the rest.

The military's administration was extremely strict, with meticulous regulations for every corner, enforced to the letter.

There was no room for flexibility.

The shop basically sells items that are

useful in the Lower Space.

All kinds of materials are available.

Huo Lieyang whispered, "There's no Exchange in the Ancient City; all materials are bought and sold here."

Here, even the usually loud‑mouthed Huo Lieyang became soft‑spoken.

Within two seconds of their entering the shop, a female soldier walked over.

"Please show your Military Badges."

"If you don't meet the requirements, please queue in the other passage."

She had a slightly stern look, bearing the distinctive heroic bearing of a soldier,

and from the Military Badge on her shoulder, she was an Eight-Star Second Lieutenant.

She saw the One-star Colonel Badge on Huo Lieyang's shoulder, first gave a Military Salute, then said, "You are a One-star Colonel, which does not meet the regulations here."

Then she turned to Jiang Chen, "Where is your Military Badge?"

Her gaze at Jiang Chen was odd, even a bit contemptuous.

As a soldier, one generally would not remove one's Military Badge.

The Military Badge represents a soldier's honor.

But Jiang Chen had no Military Badge on his shoulder; either he wasn't a soldier, or he disrespected the badge.

In her eyes, Jiang Chen most likely fell into the latter category.

Jiang Chen silently took out his own Military Badge and affixed it to his shoulder.

The purple Military Badge exuded a regal aura; two solid stars shone brightly, and a third, only an outline, also glittered.

Upon seeing Jiang Chen's badge, the hint of contempt in her eyes vanished instantly, replaced by intense shock and disbelief.

The next second, the shock turned into deep respect.

She immediately stood tall, gave Jiang Chen an impeccably standard Military Salute, and

shouted, "Ancient City Legion, 86th Squadron, Nan Qiu, before the Divine General!"

Jiang Chen nodded, "Hmm, I should be qualified, right?"

"Yes!" Nan Qiu replied without hesitation.

Jiang Chen asked again, "What about my friend then?"

Nan Qiu immediately shouted, "According to the regulations, a Divine General may grant anyone sufficient authority."

Huo Lieyang was even more shocked than Nan Qiu at this moment.

He had guessed Jiang Chen's rank wouldn't be low, but never imagined Jiang Chen could be a Divine General.

He felt a bit disoriented now, as the world was changing too fast, too wondrous.

Had he already grown old? In the few years he spent on the Ancient Battlefield, had the outside world changed?

Moreover, Jiang Chen wasn't an ordinary Divine General, but a Two-star Divine General.

This indicates Jiang Chen had slain Demon King-level Demons.

That's a being as powerful as a Human Race Divine-level Strongman; a level‑52 killing such a being...

It's beyond comprehension.

Jiang Chen said to Nan Qiu, "Second Lieutenant Nan Qiu, I would like to purchase a map of the Lower Space."

Nan Qiu replied immediately, "Divine General, please follow me."

Officers have dedicated service in the shop; Nan Qiu was the attendant, a right the military set for officers who meet the requirements.

To enjoy this privilege, one must slay Demons, earn Military Merit, and make Contributions for the Human Race.

The input and reward are equal, very fair.

"Divine General, this map is the most comprehensive one available right now."

Nan Qiu handed Jiang Chen a map; it was extremely detailed, marking all currently known regions.

As long as Jiang Chen leaves a mark on the map, the map can automatically display his current location, making it very

convenient.

"Thank you, how much?" Jiang Chen was pleased; he saw the location of Zang Lei Canyon on the map.

Nan Qiu quickly waved her hand, "No charge."

Jiang Chen was startled, "Free?"

Nan Qiu kept nodding, "Divine Generals enjoy many privileges; many places in the ancient city are free."

Jiang Chen guessed that it was probably the same as in the Alien Battlefield Fortress.

Divine Generals don't have to spend anything to use the military's various facilities.

Jiang Chen unceremoniously put the map away; since this rule exists, it shows that it was originally its due.

Jiang Chen asked again, "Is there detailed information about the Lower Space?"

"We have some, but the shop's information isn't very comprehensive, Divine General, please wait..."

Nan Qiu used her Communicator to contact someone, and Jiang Chen heard an exaggerated voice coming from the Communicator.

After disconnecting, Nan Qiu said, "Divine General, please wait a moment; someone will bring the detailed information shortly."

Jiang Chen nodded, "Then tell me, what useful items are there in the shop?"

"As you command."

Outside the shop, a person still in line remarked oddly, "Why haven't those two guys been driven out yet?"

"Could that 52nd‑level youngster be a Six-star Colonel?"

"I don't think so; I saw that he doesn't even have a Military Badge."

"Maybe he put it away?"

"What a joke, have you ever seen an officer hide his Military Badge, especially in this ancient city?"

Amid their chatter, a person descended from the sky and rushed hurriedly into the shop.

"Hey, the one who flew in, who is this?"

"I recognize the one at the front; it's the ancient city's"

"Legion Leader, Nine-star Colonel Feng Yiming."

"Why did the Legion Leader come over? Could those two just now have special identities?"

"No, it's probably that young man's identity that's unusual. The other person I also know: he's the Young Guild Leader of the Blue Leaf Guild, Huo Lieyang."

Although the Blue Leaf Guild is the Shenlong Empire's top guild, and even the All‑Human Race's top guild.

The Young Guild Leader's status is also impressive.

Compared with the military, it's like a minor sorcerer meeting a great one; there's no comparison at all.

At least Huo Lieyang has no right to enter the officers' exclusive passage; his Young Guild Leader status isn't very useful in the ancient city.

Given that, the only one who could alarm Legion Leader Feng Yiming was that young man.

For a moment, everyone was speculating about Jiang Chen's identity.

But no one could guess it.

Inside the shop, Feng Yiming respectfully saluted Jiang Chen, "Legion Leader of the ancient city's army, Nine-star Colonel Feng Yiming, at your service, Divine General!"

Jiang Chen could tell from his attire that Feng Yiming belonged to the Feng Family.

The Feng Family is a military lineage; generation after generation are soldiers, possessing a distinctive aura.

Jiang Chen smiled, "Legion Leader, no need to be so courteous."

Jiang Chen spoke casually, but Feng Yiming dared not be disrespectful to the Divine General.

It's a military regulation; as a member of a military family, he places great importance on it.

He hadn't expected a Divine General to arrive at the Shenlong ancient city, and to rush over as soon as the news reached him.

Moreover, it wasn't an ordinary One‑star Divine General, but a Two‑star Divine General who had actually slain the Demon King.

That is a symbol of power; how could he dare to be disrespectful?

Feng Yiming produced several hefty books, "Divine General, the Lower Space data we currently possess are all here."

"Where would you like to read them?"

Jiang Chen took the materials

, "Let's read them right here."