Chapter 439: Chapter 438: Return
"Hahaha, I never expected this, kid. A commander in their twenties... this is the first time in Blue Star’s history, isn’t it?"
Hao Yuntun laughed excitedly, "Do you know that before you, the youngest commander was Bai Yunrui, who became a commander at forty, setting a new record? You’ve raised that bar by half."
"It’s an unavoidable move, after all, Old Xu has made too many contributions."
Han Yun City said calmly, "Bringing back the Void Gold was one thing; destroying the Shilin Remnant Race, saving the Polar Star Battlefield, repelling the Chi Yu clan, and capturing their commander Tian Haiyi... not to mention destroying the Cosmic Pirate Group and bringing back the Sea God vessel. I was previously puzzled about how my old man would reward Old Xu, but he generously granted him the commander’s position."
He looked at Hao Yuntun and said, "Next, you just need to wait for one of the Nine Major Military Regions’ commanders to fall, and then Old Xu, you can ascend... hmm, Commander Hao... You..."
"Shut up, don’t forget about the Tenth Legion. The Kaiyang Military District is out of reach for you."
Hao Yuntun rolled his eyes.
He said, "The Baoyan Army Legion was initially on the periphery of the battle, but with the legion’s rising reputation and increasing numbers, it’s now approaching the size of the Nine Major Military Regions... However, there has never been a designated leader to manage them. One, their identity is special, still holding a Wind Fist Style disciple title; two, they’re mostly unruly, difficult to manage. Now, Your Majesty has appointed Xu Lingjun as the Commander in Chief of the Baoyan Army Legion, an excellent strategy."
Thinking about it, he couldn’t help but feel admiration.
Your Majesty is indeed wise.
The Baoyan Army Legion initially only absorbed some drifters, but over the years, especially since joining the legion comes with advanced Martial Skill training, this alone attracts those inclined towards the Martial Tao.
So by now, the Baoyan Army Legion has grown larger and larger.
And Xu Lingjun is Feng Zhichen’s heir.
Just for this reason, even if they fear neither heaven nor earth, they must respect Xu Lingjun.
"And the previously worrying base issue is no longer a problem."
Hao Yuntun laughed, "Do you remember the woman Tian Haiyi you captured? She was very stubborn before, but these days we sent numerous brothers to interrogate her day and night. In the end, the only thing left hardened was her mouth, as she confessed everything. In this battle, this woman, to maintain her position, deceived higher-ups and concealed truths, committing almost all of her military forces to it."
He sneered, "Now they’ve suffered greatly. The Chi Yu clan, though not utterly defeated, is severely weakened... So, we plan to pursue victory. Xu Lingjun, Your Majesty has ordered you to immediately bring the Void Gold back to the Imperial Capital and hand it over to the Zhanzheng Academy for around-the-clock research, to rapidly produce a large quantity of Transformation Capsules."
"Then, the Nine Major Military Regions will simultaneously deploy, leveraging the Capsules’ traits to crush the remaining Chi Yu forces in one fell swoop. At that time, the Chi Yu base will become our Tenth Legion and Qisha Legion, usable by the Baoyan Army Legion."
A fierce light flashed in his eyes as he said, "And since the Chi Yu base is close to the Chi Yu do base, if we can control it, it would be just a matter of time before we eliminate the Chi Yu clan!"
He coldly added, "Among the Mysterious races of the heavens, too many are hostile to our Blue Star, but none are as aggressive as the Chi Yu clan. If we can destroy them, it would relieve Blue Star of a major crisis."
"I understand!"
Xu Lingjun nodded and said, "So my main task now is to assist in the production of the Transformation Capsules."
"Indeed, once the Tenth Legion is established, you can officially take the position... but that will take time, during which you’ll need to enhance your cultivation to better match the role. You know that the Baoyan Army Legion is entirely made up of Martial Artists, without a single tech-driven soldier!"
Hao Yuntun said, "But given your current strength, plus your identity as Feng Zhichen’s heir, you should suffice."
Xu Lingjun nodded and said, "So my position as commander is actually a reserve one."
"But the entire Nine Major Military Regions are working to make it official for you!"
Hao Yuntun admired, "Such treatment is unprecedented."
Xu Lingjun was concerned about something else, so he asked, "I just want to know, must I be stationed at the Polar Star Battlefield as a commander?"
"Naturally not, just be present during major battles, especially since the Qisha Military District’s position... is near the Chi Yu Planet. It might require permanent stationing once established, but if you can destroy the Chi Yu clan and turn their planet into one of our colonies, then the Qisha Military District might become the most idle one!"
"Destroy the Chi Yu clan?"
Images of Ming Step and others suddenly appeared in Xu Lingjun’s mind.
Also, that Chi Yu Xing Hen whom he had seen but never met...
He nodded and said, "I understand. I’ll assume the commander’s position when needed—just tell me when!"
To personally annihilate a planet.
Xu Lingjun now felt his mindset had become much more resilient; destroying the Chi Yu clan?
In an instant, he thought of several different methods... however, using the T-virus isn’t feasible, since the planet is too close to Blue Star.
But now his Source Value is slowly reaching 40,000.
No shortage of Talent Source, right?
Moreover, his home back then, his three hundred large flats...
Although compensated later, with the current soaring housing prices, the compensation only suffices for a 150 square meter property.
The property value halved.
These are scores to be settled... they must not go unaddressed!
Xu Lingjun shook his head and said, "However, I might still need to discuss this with Elder Feng."
Hao Yuntun asked curiously, "What do you mean?"
"He’s not the heir of the Wind Fist Style, his wife is, but I hear he is well acquainted with Feng Zhichen, so it shouldn’t be an issue."
Han Yun City chimed in, "After all, he’s been accepted by both his father-in-law and mentor."
Xu Lingjun rolled his eyes at Han Yun City, thinking that since carrying twins, Sun Yangwei wouldn’t dare not recognize him either.
However, Feng Zhichen’s acknowledgment of me is genuine, as he owes me a significant debt... getting a Wind Fist Style inheritor title shouldn’t be difficult, should it?
Hao Yuntun said, "Alright then, take this time to handle your affairs... forming a new military district isn’t easy; it’s taken over a century to establish nine, you have ample time."
"Yes, there are indeed many things I need to take care of!"
Xu Lingjun said, "Then I’ll head back to Blue Star today."
Hao Yuntun nodded and said, "Go ahead, getting the Void Gold delivered is the top priority; otherwise, the successive tasks can’t unfold."
Xu Lingjun nodded.