Chapter 923

Thanks to recent major victories, several True Persons on Changxing Star Island have broken through their cultivation bases, and three additional Star Lords have successfully attained True Person status, making Changxing Star Island stronger than ever before.

Yet as high-ranking officials of Changxing Star Island, Guan Laohei and Nian Qinggui still harbored deep concerns about the future.

The main issue was that this surprise attack had killed a direct bloodline descendant of a Sacred Ancestor, and in seizing the island, they had inadvertently provoked the island’s ancestral city’s lord, the Ancient Ancestor Chi Yi.

Although Ancient Ancestor Chi Yi was repelled by Kongyuan Emperor Jun, what about the future?

If we encounter an Emperor Jun during future struggles for Star Realm fragments, we may suffer devastating losses.

Now that the long-awaited Emperor Jun reinforcement had finally arrived, everyone was overjoyed.

Especially Guan Laohei, the garrison commander.

Others didn’t know, but he was fully aware that Changxing Star Island now carried a massive debt to two direct bloodline descendants of Sacred Ancestors.

With an Emperor Jun here, this burden could be shouldered!

Thus, Guan Laohei had pulled nearly every person on the island out to welcome him.

Xu Jin, accompanied by Zhu Lin, arrived last.

Upon Xu Jin’s appearance, all Star Lords and True Persons turned to look, especially the True Persons, who each stepped back voluntarily—if Xu Jin chose to stand in their place, they would immediately and sincerely yield it.

After a moment’s thought, Xu Jin took his place behind the four Gao Jie True Persons.

This was the position he should occupy—perfectly appropriate.

The reinforcement Emperor Jun had just arrived; given his past battlefield achievements, ranking too low would look bad, but too high would be inappropriate. Ranked just after the Gao Jie True Persons, based on his record, it was just right.

“Laohei, which Emperor Jun is it?” Xu Jin whispered.

“It’s Yùkūn Emperor Jun. Just half a quarter-hour ago, the War Zone Command notified me—he’s one of the three Emperor Jun reinforcements, and he personally chose Changxing Star Island.” Guan Laohei grinned at Xu Jin. “Great Saint, now someone’s finally here to shoulder the debt from killing that Sacred Ancestor’s bloodline.”

“Him? Of course—I should’ve thought of it sooner.”

Xu Jin nodded slightly, his expression grave.

This reaction made Guan Laohei freeze. Though rough, he was perceptive—he immediately sensed something was off. “What? Great Saint, do you have a grudge against this Emperor Jun?”

“Not exactly. But this one has long coveted the Eastern Xuan Star Realm, and my status as a Candidate Holy Son of the Emperor’s Palace will very likely delay his control over Eastern Xuan.” Xu Jin didn’t elaborate, whispering only this.

Guan Laohei’s mouth twitched sharply.

The struggle among Emperor Jun for control of a Great World was unknown to others, but as garrison commander and a Ninth-Catastrophe True Person, he understood it perfectly.

Controlling a Great World meant as much to an Emperor Jun as having a vital organ.

If that’s the case, this Emperor Jun’s arrival will make the Great Saint’s life extremely difficult.

“Great Saint, why didn’t you tell me sooner!” Guan Laohei stomped his foot in panic.

“I didn’t expect him to come! Besides, even if I had known, you couldn’t have stopped him from arriving on our star island, could you?”

“I certainly couldn’t have stopped him!”

“But that’s not what I mean, Great Saint—I just received military orders: upon Yùkūn Emperor Jun’s arrival, I must surrender my garrison command to him, and I’ll be demoted to Deputy Garrison Commander alongside Nian Nian.

Military orders are as binding as heaven’s will!

If you’d told me earlier, I could’ve transferred you out—anywhere, even to Lao Bai’s unit!” Guan Laohei pleaded—he genuinely cared for Xu Jin.

“Transferring out now will be difficult.”

“Even if you can’t be transferred, I can get you a military post with minimal oversight!” Guan Laohei insisted.

“A post with minimal oversight? What do you mean?” Xu Jin suddenly perked up.

“Think about it—if this Emperor Jun holds ill will toward you, he can punish you anytime under military law. Here, military law governs everything—you must report and request permission for every action, and it’s a nightmare.

In our War Zone, there’s a unique military post reserved for space scouts called Xuan Xu Hunter. Only space scouts who’ve earned multiple major or extraordinary merits can be appointed to it.

Once appointed, you remain under your home star island’s command but are granted freedom of movement—you don’t need to report every single action.

But there are two responsibilities:

First, you must unconditionally accept any emergency hunting or reinforcement missions issued by the War Zone.

Second, you must kill three same-rank enemies each year; if you fail to meet this for three consecutive years, your post is revoked.” Guan Laohei explained.

After speaking, Guan Laohei added, “I’m being selfish—I wanted you to stay on Changxing Star Island to bring us endless battle merits and opportunities, and I never imagined this would hinder you.”

The description of this military post instantly lit up Xu Jin’s eyes.

This was exactly what he needed.

If he obtained this post, then even after Yùkūn Emperor Jun assumed command as garrison leader, his direct influence on Xu Jin would be greatly reduced.

“Laohei, can you apply for this post right now?” Xu Jin asked.

“I can, but the process won’t finish in time—I can only submit a report now. Once Yùkūn Emperor Jun arrives and takes over my garrison seal, I can immediately withdraw it!

Normally, this process takes at least three to five days, sometimes even half a month!” Guan Laohei said.

“Which department in the War Zone approves it?” Xu Jin asked.

“It must go through every department, then finally to the Grand Commander for approval, after which it’s circulated to all star islands for record.” Guan Laohei sighed helplessly. “Ah, if I’d known three or five days ago that it was him coming, I’d have begged and pleaded—no matter how shameless—and it would’ve been approved!

But now, he’ll arrive in half a quarter-hour to a full quarter-hour!”

“Laohei, apply for it right now!” Xu Jin suddenly said.

“Great Saint, the process really won’t finish—”

The whisper was cut short—Guan Laohei suddenly understood. Instantly, his spiritual sense sank into his garrison seal, and with Nian Qinggui’s co-signature, the application was sent out in less than two breaths.

He understood because he recalled Xu Jin’s past connections.

He thought of it—but still believed it impossible.

It couldn’t be approved this fast.

This application had to pass through every department of the Tongxuan War Zone Command. Even if he begged on his knees, three days was the absolute minimum.

Xu Jin might have connections in the War Zone Command, but at most, only within one hall or one palace—he couldn’t possibly have influence everywhere.

Still, it was worth a try!

【Teacher, I need your help. Guan Laohei has applied for me to become an Xuan Xu Hunter. Please approve it as soon as possible.】Xu Jin immediately sent a starlight message to Kongyuan Emperor Jun.

【Oh? With your battle merits and record, applying for Xuan Xu Hunter is no issue—it’ll be approved in three to five days through normal channels. Why do you need me to intervene?】

【Teacher, the one arriving at Changxing Star Island is Yùkūn Emperor Jun. I fear he’ll target me.】

Xu Jin mentioned only this, and Kongyuan Emperor Jun in the Command instantly frowned, recalling a chain of critical details—Eastern Xuan Star Realm, among others.

【Though controlling a Great World matters greatly to an Emperor Jun, you are already a Candidate Holy Son of the Emperor’s Palace—and an exceptionally brilliant one. He wouldn’t dare target you over this!

Still, since you asked, I’ll look into it, just to put your mind at ease.

To prevent anyone from discovering your connection to me, I’ll arrange for someone else to expedite this.】Kongyuan Emperor Jun replied.

【Thank you, Teacher.】