Jialan Lieyang tugged at Lin Moyuâs sleeve, âThis wonât work⊠Iâm just a one-star colonel.â
He looked a little embarrassed as he said it. Despite being level 82, his military rank remained lowâa consequence of spending most of his time on the Immemorial Battlefield, where heâd hunted monsters instead of Demons or Dragonkind.
As a result, his military merit was lacking.
If heâd focused on the Dimensional Battlefield instead, he might have reached seven- or eight-star colonel by now.
Lin Moyu smiled, âItâs fine. I have the qualification.â
Jialan Lieyang didnât question it. Lin Moyu might only be level 52, but nothing about him could be measured by ordinary standards.
The two headed for the military officer entrance.
The onlookers in the queue shot them mocking looks.
âAre those two out of their minds? Thatâs the military officer entrance.â
âThe Knightâs got a one-star colonel badge. Sure, that makes him a military officerâbut heâs nowhere near the six-star rank you need to get in.â
âAnd the other guy⊠wait, heâs only level 52?â
âWhat theâhow did a level 52 even get here?â
âHeâs probably using some rare item to mask his true level.â
âDoesnât matter anyway. In this place, itâs military merit that counts.â
âJust watchâtheyâll be thrown out in no time.â
Lin Moyu stepped into the shop.
The entrance opened into a separate area, completely isolated from the regular customer area.
Dedicated staff catered exclusively to military officers here, offering them a sense of privilege and prestige.
Military management was famously strict, with every aspect governed by precise, rigorously enforced regulations.
There was no room for leniency here.
The shop specialized in items for use in the lower layer.
Jialan Lieyang lowered his voice, a rare thing for someone usually so bold, âThereâs no trade office in this city. Everything gets bought and sold in this shop.â
Within moments of their entry, a female soldier approached.
âPlease present your military badges. If you donât meet the qualifications, youâll need to queue outside.â She said crisply, her tone firm, her bearing sharp.
Judging by the military badge on her shoulder, she held the rank of eight-star lieutenant.
She saluted Jialan Lieyang after noting his one-star colonel badge, then spoke, âYouâre a one-star colonel. Entry requirements start at six-star.â
Her gaze shifted to Lin Moyu, a flicker of disdain in her eyes, âYour military badge?â
Military personnel typically never removed their military badgeâit was a mark of honor.
Not wearing one meant either you werenât military⊠or you disrespected the military. In her eyes, he was likely the latter.
Without a word, Lin Moyu retrieved the military badge and attached it to his shoulder.
A purple badge shimmered in the light, two solid stars gleaming brilliantlyâand beside them, the outline of a third star, equally dazzling.
The female lieutenantâs expression froze. The contempt vanished, replaced by wide-eyed shock.
Then, a heartbeat later, it turned to solemn respect.
She straightened instantly, saluting with flawless military form, âShenxia City Legion, 86th Squad, Ling Nan! Greetings, Sir Godly General!â
Lin Moyu gave a faint nod, âHmm. I assume this meets the entry requirement?â
âYes, Sir!â Ling Nan answered without hesitation.
Lin Moyu glanced at Jialan Lieyang, âAnd my friend?â
Ling Nan immediately replied, âAccording to regulations, a godly general may extend entry privileges to any individual of their choosing.â
Jialan Lieyang felt as if lightning had struck him.
He had suspected Lin Moyu held a high rankâbut a godly general?
The weight of it hit him like a tidal wave. He felt as if the world had changed too much during his years on the Immemorial Battlefield.
And not just any godly generalâa two-star godly general.
That meant Lin Moyu had slain a Demon King, a being on par with human God-level powerhouses. And to think someone at level 52 had accomplished such a feat⊠it defied belief.
Lin Moyu spoke again, âLieutenant Ling Nan, Iâd like to purchase a map of the lower layer.â
âOf course, Godly General. Please follow me.â Ling Nan responded immediately.
In this shop, military officers were assigned dedicated personnelâa right earned through slaying Demons, accruing military merit, and contributing to the survival of the human race.
The rules were simple: effort was rewarded, and rewards were fairly distributed.
Ling Nan produced a map, âGodly General, this is the most comprehensive map currently available.â
The map was very detailed, marked with all known areas of the lower layer.
It also featured a built-in location function. Once Lin Moyu left a mark on it, it would automatically display his current positionâextremely convenient.
Lin Moyu scanned it briefly and quickly spotted the location he soughtâLightning Burial Canyon.
âThank you. Whatâs the price?â He asked, satisfied.
Ling Nan hurriedly waved her hands, âItâs free of charge.â
Lin Moyu blinked, âFree of charge?â
Ling Nan nodded earnestly, âGodly generals enjoy many privilegesâmost services within the city are free of charge.â
Lin Moyu figured it was similar to the fortresses in the Dimensional Battlefieldâgodly generals werenât required to pay for military resources. If such a rule existed, it was only natural for him to accept.
Without hesitation, he stored the map away.
Then he asked, âDo you have detailed intelligence on the lower layer?â
âWe do, but the resources here are limited. Please wait a moment, Godly GeneralâŠâ
Ling Nan quickly contacted someone through her communicator, and a slightly animated voice echoed from the device.
After ending the call, Ling Nan reported, âGodly General, please wait a moment. Someone will deliver the materials shortly.â
Lin Moyu gave a slight nod, âIn the meantime, show me what else youâve got in this shop. Anything useful.â
âAs you command.â
Outside, the line of people still waiting to get in wore increasingly confused expressions.
âWhy havenât those two been kicked out yet?â
âCould that level 52 kid actually be a six-star colonel?â
âNo way. He didnât even have a military badge on.â
âMaybe he put it away?â
âAre you kidding? What kind of military officer hides their military badgeâespecially in this city?â
As the murmuring spread, several figures suddenly descended from the sky, rushing straight into the shop.
âWhoa, they flew here! Who are they?â
âI know that person in the frontâthatâs Feng Yiming, legion commander of Shenxia City Legion. Nine-star colonel.â
âWhat the hell is the legion commander doing here? Donât tell me⊠those two really have some insane identities?â
âNo, it has to be that young man. I know the other oneâthatâs Jialan Lieyang, the young guild master of the Jialan Guild.â
Though the Jialan Guild was the top guild in the Shenxia Empireâpossibly the top guild in all of humanityâits young guild masterâs status meant little here.
Jialan Lieyang didnât have the qualifications to enter through the military officer entrance. His title held no weight in this city.
Which meant the only person who could warrant the personal appearance of Legion Commander Feng Yiming⊠was that mysterious young man.
The onlookersâ curiosity hit a fever pitch. Everyone tried to guess Lin Moyuâs identity, but no one could figure it out.
Inside the shop, Feng Yiming stepped forward and saluted sharply, âShenxia City Legionâs legion commander, nine-star colonel, Feng Yiming. Greeting, Sir Godly General!â
One glance at the manâs uniform, and Lin Moyu immediately recognized the heritage.
The Feng Familyâa bloodline of soldiers, generation after generation. They carried a distinct military presence that couldnât be faked.
Lin Moyu gave a faint smile, âNo need for such formality, Legion Commander.â
His tone was casual, but Feng Yiming wouldnât dare lower his guard.
Military protocol was absolute. And coming from a military family, Feng Yiming knew the weight of rank better than anyone.
He hadnât expected a Godly General to appear in Shenxia City. And not just any godly generalâa two-star godly general who had slain a Demon King.
Feng Yiming had rushed over the moment he received word.
This was a symbol of true strengthâhow could he possibly not show respect?
He stepped forward and produced several thick books, âGodly General, this is all the information we currently have on the lower layer.â
âWhere would you like to review it?â
Lin Moyu took the materials, âIâll read them here.â