6: Appointment has arrived, the garrison commander of Mobei Province!

As time slowly passed, the afterglow of dusk was gradually swallowed by the night.

Inside the Central War Zone defense line.

Xu Yi stood alone on high ground, his gaze piercing through the veil of night.

Looking into the boundless distance.

He had just received information from the Council Headquarters.

He had learned of the Council's decision in advance.

His heart was both excited and apprehensive.

His military rank was elevated to Nine Star God of War and he was appointed Defense Envoy.

This was the honor he had once dreamed of, and now he possessed it all with ease.

“Boom!”

In the night sky.

A deafening roar of a fighter jet pierced the silence, echoing like thunder through the clouds!

In the distance.

A massive SSS-level fighter jet, emblazoned with the Council's exclusive emblem.

Like an aerial behemoth.

It sped towards the Central War Zone defense line!

The fighter jet was entirely obsidian black, standing out strikingly in the night.

Like a bolt of lightning streaking across the night sky!

Xu Yi witnessed this scene, his eyes sparkling with excitement.

He quickly summoned the remaining high-ranking generals within the defense line.

Together, they headed to where the fighter jet was landing.

Preparing to greet Councilor Yan, who was about to announce his various appointments.

Yan He, as a peak Wu Emperor expert tasked with defending the northern part of Great Xia Country and granted the title of General of the North by the Council.

Was not only his direct superior.

But also the person he admired most in his heart.

He was also one of the few benefactors he had encountered after transmigrating to this high-martial world!

He had provided him with important guidance.

Xu Yi had always regarded Yan He as his role model, striving to follow in his footsteps!

As the fighter jet came to a steady halt, the cabin door slowly opened.

A powerful aura of a peak Wu Emperor martial artist surged out like a tide.

But then it was swiftly withdrawn, leaving no trace.

As if it had never appeared.

“So strong... his strength absolutely crushes mine!”

Xu Yi secretly marveled in his heart.

Yan He, whose strength had long reached the peak Wu Emperor and was rumored to be attempting to break through to the Martial God Realm, was indeed unfathomable.

Even though he had now stepped into the Wu Emperor Realm.

Compared to Yan He, there was still a huge gap!

But Xu Yi did not feel discouraged; instead, he was full of confidence!

Now that he had bound the system, based on his experience from reading numerous novels in his previous life.

He believed it wouldn't be long before he could catch up to Yan He.

And even leave him far behind!

At the mere age of ninety-eight, in Earth, one would be on the verge of death.

But in this high-martial world where martial artists were revered, it was not considered too old...

Yan He flashed out of the fighter jet.

His figure appeared exceptionally tall in the night.

His face looked rather sinister and cunning, with an enigmatic expression.

The corners of his eyes drooped slightly.

Giving people a feeling of being unapproachable.

Yet, there was an indescribable charm about him.

Looking at Xu Yi and the others before him, a faint smile played on his slightly cold lips.

It was both authoritative and amiable.

“Greetings, General Yan!”

Xu Yi led the high-ranking generals.

They saluted Yan He with serious expressions.

Their voices echoed in the night sky, filled with respect and awe.

Yan He nodded at Xu Yi.

His eyes revealed appreciation and approval.

He held high hopes for Xu Yi, this junior who, despite being an orphan, had risen from a martial apprentice all the way to a martial saint.

And even now, to the Wu Emperor Realm...

Then.

Yan He directly ignored the other high-ranking generals around him.

He walked straight to Xu Yi and patted his shoulder, speaking in a calm yet powerful tone.

“Congratulations, Councilor Xu, it's wonderful to see you alive.”

“By the Council's decision, your military rank will be elevated to Nine Star God of War, and you will serve as the Defense Envoy of Mobei Province, commanding all troops within the province. Are you willing?”

“Or do you have other ideas, perhaps wishing to serve in another province?”

The inquiry was merely a formality, and no one would refuse.

However, the assigned position might differ.

Just as Yan He's magnetic voice, tinged with a hint of authority, faded.

A flicker of excitement crossed Xu Yi's eyes.

He was about to agree when a sudden voice sounded in his mind.

["Congratulations, Host, you have triggered an important choice."]

["Choice One: Refuse the invitation and appointment from General of the North Yan He and the Council, becoming an enemy of Great Xia Country. Reward: Comprehension of 'Advanced Axe Techniques' elevated to Grandmaster level, Comprehension of 'Advanced Fist Techniques' elevated to Grandmaster level."]

["Choice Two: Accept the invitation and appointment from the Council, becoming the Defense Envoy of Mobei Province or another province. Reward: SSS-level Battle Armor 'Raging Thunder God Armor', SSS-level Cultivation Technique 'Thunder God Scripture'."]

Xu Yi's heart stirred, and his gaze instantly deepened.

These two options were like the two ends of a scale; after quickly weighing the pros and cons.

He had already made his decision.

However, he did not rush to make a choice; instead, he temporarily put away the system's prompt.

He decided to handle the current matters first.

Xu Yi took a deep breath.

His gaze refocused on Yan He before him, and he said firmly and clearly.

“I am willing to serve as the Defense Envoy of Mobei Province, and contribute my strength to defending the borders of Great Xia Country!”

Upon hearing this, Yan He's smile became even more satisfied; Xu Yi's answer was exactly as he had expected.

He truly was the promising talent he had favored.

He had not disappointed him after all...

Then.

A hint of relief flashed in Yan He's eyes, and he praised him.

“Good, what courage!”

“I believe you won't disappoint us.”

He even avoided using “I” or “This Emperor” when referring to himself.

With that.

He gently waved his hand.

From the spatial ring on his finger, he took out an exquisite scroll of appointment.

Made of special material.

It bore the Council's seal and was engraved with Xu Yi's name, symbolizing supreme honor and responsibility!

Xu Yi solemnly accepted the letter of appointment with both hands.

Then.

Yan He successively took out military rank insignia, epaulets, badges, and other items.

All representing Xu Yi's new identity and status!

Especially a medal of honor obtained for killing General Yang Xiong, who had colluded with fierce beasts.

It shone even more brightly.

Finally.

Yan He handed Xu Yi a communication ring for Council members.

Symbolizing Xu Yi's identity as a Councilor of Great Xia Country.

He also specifically explained its important uses, such as being able to log in to the Council's official website.

And directly contact other Council members and the Council...

“Besides these, as a new Councilor, you also have the right to freely obtain an SSS-level weapon, a set of SSS-level battle armor, and an SSS-level fighter jet.”

Yan He explained.

“If you have any special requirements, you can log in to the Council's official website within a week to customize them, and the Logistics Department will do its best to meet your requests.”

Xu Yi's heart stirred upon hearing this.

He recalled the SSS-level battle armor, the Raging Thunder God Armor, that he was about to receive from System Option Two.

And the SSS-level weapon, the Azure Sky Thunder Prison Axe, which he had already obtained this noon.

Aside from that SSS-level fighter jet, he wasn't really lacking these two items.

Moreover, items obtained from the system.

Were definitely of better quality than those from the Council!

After a brief thought, Xu Yi decided to make a request.

“General, regarding the SSS-level weapon and battle armor freely provided by the Council, may I request to exchange them for other items of equal value?”

“I currently have suitable SSS-level weapons and battle armor; exchanging them for cultivation resources might be more practical for me.”

Yan He was slightly surprised upon hearing this.

But then he nodded in understanding, saying.

“Of course, the Council respects the choices of every Councilor.”

“You just need to state your needs when customizing, and the Logistics Department will arrange corresponding replacement items for you...”