129: Chapter 129: Sudden Increase in Staff

Watching Ling Fa's retreating figure, Ling Feng immediately exited the System and closed Ling Fa's attribute panel.

Then, he turned his gaze to the hundreds of Shadow Guardss in the room.

After a moment of contemplation, Ling Feng slowly opened his mouth and asked the Zongwu Realm Shadow Guards who was at the front.

"Do you have a name?"

Hearing Ling Feng's question, the Zongwu Realm Shadow Guards quickly and respectfully replied,

"Reporting to Master, no."

"If that's the case, from today onwards, you shall be called Ling Huang, and you will be the Imperial Martial Realm Shadow Guards Commander of the Shadow Pavilion."

Upon hearing this, Ling Feng pondered for a moment before arranging directly.

"Yes, Master."

"Your subordinate thanks Master for bestowing a name."

Ling Huang immediately knelt on one knee and thanked Ling Feng.

"Rise."

After speaking, Ling Feng then turned his gaze to the Imperial Martial Realm Shadow Guardss and directly asked,

"Among the Imperial Martial Realm Shadow Guardss, who has the highest Cultivation Technique?"

"Reporting to Master, this subordinate's Cultivation Technique is slightly superior to that of the other nine brothers."

Hearing Ling Feng's question, a slightly older middle-aged man among the ten Imperial Martial Realm Martial Artists stepped forward, cupped his fists, and respectfully replied to Ling Feng.

"Oh."

Seeing this, Ling Feng couldn't help but size up the middle-aged man who had stepped out. The middle-aged man's appearance seemed no different, but Ling Feng could clearly feel a sense of danger from him compared to the other Imperial Martial Realm Shadow Guardss.

A moment later, Ling Feng couldn't help but nod to himself, then instructed,

"From today onwards, you shall be called Ling Huang Yi, and you will be Ling Huang's Vice Commander, assisting Ling Huang in leading all Imperial Martial Realm Martial Artists."

"Yes, Master."

"Thank you, Master, for bestowing a name. This subordinate will definitely assist Commander Ling Huang well."

Hearing Ling Feng's arrangement, Ling Huang Yi was filled with joy, and immediately cupped his fists and knelt on one knee to thank Ling Feng.

"Rise."

"Thank you, Master!"

At the same time, the attribute panels of Ling Huang and Ling Huang Yi appeared in Ling Feng's mind.

"Name: Ling Huang."

"Identity: Shadow Pavilion Imperial Martial Realm Martial Artist Commander."

"Cultivation Technique: Zongwu Realm Perfection."

"Cultivation Technique: Shadow God Art."

"Loyalty: Absolute."

..."Name: Ling Huang Yi."

"Identity: Shadow Pavilion Imperial Martial Realm Martial Artist Vice Commander."

"Cultivation Technique: Imperial Martial Realm Perfection."

"Cultivation Technique: Shadow God Art."

"Loyalty: Absolute."

...Then, Ling Feng stopped speaking. Instead, he waved his hand, and a communication jade slip appeared directly in his palm.

Ling Feng wrote a message on it.

"Commander Ling Wang Yi, return to Ling Family Residence immediately to see me."

In an instant, a flash of white light passed, and the message Ling Feng had written vanished without a trace.

Having completed everything, Ling Feng no longer spoke. He casually picked up the spiritual tea beside him and slowly began to savor it.

Seeing this, Ling Huang, Ling Huang Yi, and the other Shadow Guardss also said nothing, but stood respectfully in place, quietly awaiting Ling Feng's instructions.

Meanwhile, in a very secluded valley in the Lianyun Mountains outside the city.

The valley here was not overgrown with weeds and trees; instead, many buildings had been constructed. Teams of Martial Artists, dressed in black tight-fitting attire, draped in black cloaks, and with black scarves covering their faces, constantly patrolled the valley meticulously.

Inside the cave, several middle-aged men dressed similarly were gathered. However, compared to the attire of the others, the material of these men's clothing was better, and their cuffs had very clear markings indicating their status.

That's right, this was the headquarters of the Shadow Pavilion in the Lianyun Mountains.

Suddenly, Commander Ling Wang Yi, who was discussing matters, felt the communication jade slip he carried vibrate. He then waved his hand and took it out directly in front of Ling Tian and the others.

Immediately, a flash of white light passed over the communication jade slip, and a line of large characters was projected.

"Commander Ling Wang Yi, return to Ling Family Residence immediately to see me."

Seeing this, Commander Ling Wang Yi immediately replied through the communication jade slip,

"Yes, Family Head."

After a flash of white light passed and the message was sent, Commander Ling Wang Yi put away the communication jade slip and looked at Ling Tian and the others, saying,

"Everyone, Master has summoned me. I must go immediately. The matter we just discussed will be decided after I return."

"Yes, Commander Commander Ling Wang Yi."

...One hour later.

Ling Family Residence.

Main Peak.

Ling Feng's courtyard.

"Thump thump... thump thump thump..."

A sudden knocking sound instantly broke the quietness of Ling Feng's room.

"Who is it?"

Seeing this, Ling Feng immediately put down his teacup, looked towards the door, and asked in a cold voice.

"Reporting to Master, Shadow Pavilion King Warrior Realm Vice Commander Commander Ling Wang Yi requests an audience."

Hearing Ling Feng's inquiry from inside the room, Commander Ling Wang Yi dared not delay in the slightest and immediately replied respectfully.

Hearing Commander Ling Wang Yi's voice from outside the door, Ling Feng's voice instantly became much softer, and he said lightly,

"Come in."

"Creak... creak..."

Upon receiving Ling Feng's instruction, Commander Ling Wang Yi pushed the door open and entered.

The moment he entered the room, he couldn't help but tremble all over, his face filled with shock, and he stood frozen in place.

He hadn't expected so many colleagues to be gathered inside his Master's room, with nearly half of them having Cultivation Techniques comparable to or even higher than his own.

Seeing Commander Ling Wang Yi's arrival, the Shadow Guardss in the room immediately split into two lines, making way for him.

Soon, Commander Ling Wang Yi recovered from his shock and quickly walked to Ling Feng, bowing respectfully and saying,

"Your subordinate Commander Ling Wang Yi greets Master."

"I was disrespectful just now, I hope Master will punish me!"

"Dispense with the formalities!"

"Why would I blame you for such a small matter? Your reaction is perfectly normal, I can understand."

Looking at Commander Ling Wang Yi in front of him, Ling Feng said slowly.

"Thank you, Master, for your forgiveness."

"Alright, rise."

After Commander Ling Wang Yi stood up, Ling Feng then pointed to Ling Huang and Ling Huang Yi beside him and spoke again.

"Come, I'll introduce two people to you."

"These two are Zongwu Realm Perfection Martial Artist Commander Ling Huang and Imperial Martial Realm Perfection Martial Artist Vice Commander Ling Huang Yi. You will be colleagues from now on. They will be responsible for leading all Imperial Martial Realm Martial Artists in the Shadow Pavilion."

"Vice Commander Commander Ling Wang Yi, a Imperial Martial Realm Late Stage Martial Artist, is currently temporarily responsible for leading all King Warrior Realm Martial Artists in the Shadow Pavilion."

"Greetings, Commander Ling Huang, Vice Commander Ling Huang Yi."

Hearing Ling Feng's introduction, Ling Wang immediately cupped his fists and bowed respectfully to the two.

"Greetings, Vice Commander Commander Ling Wang Yi."

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