67: Chapter 67, Number Three

Based on his one hundred thousand years of life experience, logically, he should have been slapped to death by that Emperor by now.

Even if he hadn't been slapped to death, at the very least, he should have been sentenced to life imprisonment or something similar.

However, the current scene left him somewhat bewildered.

"What was the meaning of this? Not only did the Emperor not kill him, but he also gave him a seemingly impressive position, and he even had experts of the Land Deity Realm under his command."

"Could that Emperor be stupid? Was he not afraid that one day, when he became powerful, he would rebel against him?"

Just as Ye Tian was deep in thought, unable to figure it out, Li Youming, who was beside him, was not idle. After introducing himself, he asked with an ingratiating expression.

"Um... Deputy Commander of the Divine Martial Guard, you have just arrived and are not yet familiar with everything. Would you like me to take you to pay your respects to the Great Commander first?"

"Er... Alright, then I will trouble you!"

Having reacted, Ye Tian immediately nodded and agreed.

No matter how impressive he had been in the past, that was already water under the bridge.

As for his current self, if he wanted to survive, he could only honestly obey the Emperor's orders.

Otherwise, his death and the dissipation of his Dao would be nothing more than a thought away for the other party.

After receiving his nod, Li Youming, who was beside him, immediately said with a happy Face.

"Very well! Commander, please follow me..."

After speaking, he first made a gesture of invitation and then happily acted as a guide.

In fact, Li Youming was not the only person at the scene. How could the headquarters of the dignified Divine Martial Guard not have other people?

However, when Ye Tian appeared, only Li Youming took the initiative to come forward and greet him, and he kept his posture very low.

As for the others around, upon seeing Ye Tian, they all revealed complex gazes. There was scrutiny, curiosity, indifference, and also a trace of imperceptible... rejection and doubt.

One must know that although the Divine Martial Guard had not been established long, because it belonged to the direct forces of Wang Chen, its status was very special.

Furthermore, Wang Chen personally bestowed upon them the title of "Vanguard of the Imperial Dynasty's Expansion." This solidified the fact that they were the direct forces of Wang Chen!

Within the entire Divine Martial Guard, besides the Great Commander Ge Nie, Wang Chen had not appointed any other positions. In other words, all members within the Divine Martial Guard were ordinary Divine Martial Guards, and their status within it was equal.

And now, a leader of the Divine Martial Guard had suddenly been parachuted in, who was the direct superior of them all. Moreover, this direct superior was serving as the Deputy Commander of the Divine Martial Guard.

One must know that the position of Deputy Commander of the Divine Martial Guard was one of high power and status, second only to the Great Commander Ge Nie, and it was a target that countless Divine Martial Guards coveted.

Yet now, it had suddenly fallen upon the head of a young man who was unknown and whose cultivation was only at the Innate Realm.

Under these circumstances, even with the Imperial decree from Your Majesty, it was difficult to make these arrogant and powerful Divine Martial Guards immediately convinced.

Everyone maintained a cautious, wait-and-see attitude toward Ye Tian, and no one rashly stepped forward to befriend or provoke him. Even less would they, like Li Youming, lower their posture so much, to the point of being sycophantic.

Of course, faced with this situation, Li Youming naturally noticed it, but he did not care at all, and even sneered inwardly.

"A bunch of idiots. They only see that this young man has low cultivation and an unknown background, but they fail to see the deeper things. They deserve to never get ahead!"

"It is often said that one should invest early! Providing help in times of need is far more precious than adding flowers to a brocade!"

"This Deputy Commander of the Divine Martial Guard Ye may seem weak now, but to be so 'specially cared for' by Your Majesty and entrusted with a heavy responsibility, how could he be a mere fish in a pond in the future?"

"Lowering one's status to build a good relationship now might lead to a smooth path to the heavens in the future!"

"As for Face? In the Face of tangible benefits and survival, what is Face worth?"

"Even if this Deputy Commander of the Divine Martial Guard is just a flash in the pan, it is no loss to me. I am just respecting my superior, there is nothing wrong with that. Why not do such a sure-win deal?"

Therefore, Li Youming directly ignored those gazes with various meanings, his smile becoming even more attentive, and he led Ye Tian toward the deepest part of the Divine Martial Guard's headquarters, to the tallest building.

That was exactly where the Great Commander of the Divine Martial Guard, Ge Nie, stayed.

Along the way, Ye Tian observed the reactions of everyone around him and understood clearly in his heart. In this world where strength is respected, this parachuted Deputy Commander of the Divine Martial Guard was indeed not easy to be. To make others convinced, he had to possess the strength to suppress them.

While he was thinking, Li Youming had already brought him to a relatively tall building.

Standing in front of a room door, Li Youming immediately bowed respectfully and reported.

"Reporting to the Great Commander, the new Deputy Commander of the Divine Martial Guard has arrived."

"Hmm! Come in..."

As the voice sounded from inside the room, the door opened automatically.

After the door opened, Ye Tian did not hesitate and directly walked in.

However, when he saw Ge Nie sitting cross-legged in the room, his eyes involuntarily narrowed sharply.

"How is this possible..."

"To think it is an existence at the Half-step Dharma Image Realm? Apart from Your Majesty, how can there be such a powerful expert in this world?"

Ye Tian felt a surge of shock in his heart.

One must know that an existence at the Dharma Manifestation Realm, even if placed in the powerful "Canglan Realm," would be an overlord-like figure.

And a Half-step Dharma Image Realm expert, although not yet at the true Dharma Manifestation Realm, still belonged to the true upper echelon and was an existence whose words could decide the life and death of billions.

Moreover, the Great Commander of the Divine Martial Guard before him gave him the feeling that he seemed much stronger than those Half-step Dharma Image Realm experts he had seen before.

Suppressing the shock in his heart, Ye Tian cupped his hands and saluted Ge Nie.

"Subordinate Ye Tian! Greetings, Great Commander!"

Ge Nie first looked Ye Tian up and down before speaking.

"Since Your Majesty has appointed you as the Deputy Commander of the Divine Martial Guard, I hope you will not disappoint Your Majesty's expectations!"

"Great Commander, please rest assured, your subordinate will definitely not disappoint the expectations of Your Majesty and the Great Commander!"

Ye Tian quickly entered his role.

There was no other way. He knew very well in his heart that unless he wanted to die, he had to obediently accept his fate.

"Hmm! It is good that you have this awareness. This Commander still holds you in high regard..."

After Ge Nie finished speaking, he turned his head to look at Li Youming, who was respectfully bowing his head to the side, and then spoke indifferently.

"Li Youming."

"Subordinate is here!"

"Deputy Commander of the Divine Martial Guard Ye has just arrived and is not yet familiar with the affairs. For this period of time, you shall stay by the side of Deputy Commander of the Divine Martial Guard Ye and assist him in familiarizing himself with all the matters of the Divine Martial Guard."

"Yes! Subordinate obeys! I will definitely assist Vice Commander Ye with all my strength!"

Li Youming was overjoyed.

He had indeed bet correctly. Although it was only assisting the Deputy Commander of the Divine Martial Guard, he could be considered to have barely entered the management layer.

Not to mention anything else, at the very least, he could use the name of the Deputy Commander of the Divine Martial Guard to manage others.

Although it was only a very, very small step forward.

However, in the situation where everyone in the Divine Martial Guard was still an ordinary member, he had undoubtedly become the number three figure in the Divine Martial Guard.

Except for the Great Commander and the Deputy Commander of the Divine Martial Guard, he was the most impressive one...