Martial Master

“Thank you, Hall Master, thank you, esteemed vice hall masters.”

The venerable true word was extremely excited.

The elder of artifact control held a significant status among the many elders of Tian Gong. In terms of rank, he was at least comparable to Elder Yehe, the leader of a large camp in the Myriad Races Battlefield, and even had a higher status than Elder Gu Xu and Elder Xing Tian.

It could be said that if the venerable true word returned to the Myriad Races Battlefield, he could directly take on the role of leader of a Tian Gong camp.

However, the venerable true word had just broken through to the earth venerable realm, and his strength was still insufficient. Generally, he would have to cultivate in the Headquarters Secret Realm for many years, until he could no longer improve, and his refining skill could not break through, before being sent on a mission.

This was a tradition of Tian Gong.

What made the venerable true word even more excited was that he could actually choose an earth venerable treasure artifact.

Although Tian Gong was the top refining force of the human race, treasures like earth venerable artifacts were extraordinary. Generally, a venerable would spend countless years to obtain an earth venerable artifact. Yet upon his breakthrough, he could enter the Treasury Hall to make a selection. What an honor this was!

“Yao Guang.”

“Disciple is present.”

“You have broken through to the venerable realm and uncovered the conspiracy of the Demon Tribe. I grant you the status of a steward in the Headquarters, and allow you to cultivate in the Headquarters Secret Realm for a thousand years. You may go to the Treasury Hall to select a human venerable treasure artifact.”

“Disciple obeys.”

Yao Guang was also trembling with excitement.

“Qin Chen!”

In the end, the Ancient Craftsman Venerable and the others looked towards Qin Chen with complex expressions.

Qin Chen felt a stir in his heart and respectfully said, “Disciple is present.”

“As a disciple of Tian Gong, you have made great contributions to our cause. I hereby appoint you as the acting vice hall master and grant you a personal command token. Within a thousand years, you may enter and exit all forbidden areas and secret realms of Tian Gong.”

The Ancient Craftsman Venerable looked at Qin Chen in amazement and spoke, while the other vice hall masters also turned their eyes towards him, their expressions complex.

“Acting vice hall master?

Hiss…” Even though the venerable true word and Yao Guang were psychologically prepared and knew that Qin Chen's contributions far exceeded their own, they never expected Qin Chen to be granted such a position.

Acting vice hall master?

This... was an elevation far surpassing that of an elder.

How many elders were there in Tian Gong?

How many years did one have to endure to become an elder? Yet Qin Chen, on the other hand, directly became the acting vice hall master.

The venerable true word suddenly felt a bit dizzy.

This was already a true high-ranking figure in Tian Gong. It should be noted that Qin Chen had never been in Tian Gong before; this was his first time at the Headquarters!

Sensing the shock of the venerable true word and the confusion of Qin Chen, the Ancient Craftsman Venerable smiled and said, “Don’t ask me. The appointment of the acting vice hall master is not something we can decide. This is the order of Lord Divine Artisan Heaven. As for why he appointed you as the acting vice hall master, I also do not know the reason.”

Saying this, the Ancient Craftsman Venerable took out a token, swiftly walked down from the throne, and solemnly handed it to Qin Chen: “This is your personal command token. Take it and imprint it with your life mark to record your information. Only after the approval of Lord Tianzun will this token be activated. With this token, you can enter all forbidden areas and treasure lands in our Headquarters Secret Realm. Truly…,” the Ancient Craftsman Venerable’s eyes showed envy.