Battle Through the Heavens: The Holy Sun Immortal Venerable

Chapter 208 The Fifth Commander of the Black Annihilation Army!

"Yo, long time no see, Gu... Gu is it, right?"

Lin Ran waved and stepped onto the stairs, swaying as he arrived at the attic.

The Black Annihilation Army soldiers on both sides wanted to stop him, but when they saw the token on Lin Ran's waist, they immediately stopped what they were doing and continued to stand guard.

"It's genuine! The 'genuine' of 'real' and 'false'!"

Gu Zhen stood up with a helpless expression and welcomed Lin Ran in.

"They're about the same, huh? Hmm, your cultivation level..."

Lin Ran chuckled, but then seemed to realize something, a look of surprise appearing in his eyes.

Back then, Gu Zhen's cultivation level was similar to his, both at the peak of the five-star Dou Zun level.

At this moment, in Lin Ran's perception, Gu Zhen's cultivation level had actually reached the six-star Dou Zun!

If I'm not mistaken, this aura... It's only been a month! Even Lin Ran, who possesses a pure Yang body, hasn't broken through yet, but Gu Zhen has actually broken through to the sixth-star Dou Zun first. This can't help but surprise Lin Ran.

"Gu Zhen recently activated his bloodline power, which has improved his cultivation to a certain extent." Just as Lin Ran was surprised, a laugh came from the refined and easy-going man in the blue robe.

Lin Ran turned his head and saw that the man was dressed in a thin blue robe, with a handsome face that gave him a refined and scholarly air.

Most importantly, in Lin Ran's perception, this person's aura was extremely subtle. If Lin Ran's soul realm had not already broken through to the Heavenly Realm, it would have been difficult to detect this person's cultivation level.

"Bloodline power, huh? You people who have the blood of an emperor are really lucky. You can raise your cultivation level by leaps and bounds without doing anything," Lin Ran exclaimed.

"Talent is only one part. Whether it's imperial blood or a pure yang body, it's all innate talent. It can only determine your lower limit, but it can't represent your upper limit." The man in blue smiled and said, "I am Gu Qingyang."

"Lin Ran".

Lin Ran looked Gu Qingyang up and down. Although he had guessed that this person was Gu Qingyang after seeing him chatting and laughing with Gu Zhen, he did not expect that the person in front of him was Gu Qingyang.

Gu Qingyang, the Grand Commander of the Black Annihilation Army, whose authority is second only to the Black Annihilation King, is Gu Qingyang's nominal superior and the most talented person in the ancient clan besides Xun'er!

In the original story, the future Black Annihilation King became the next patriarch of the ancient clan after the Five Emperors broke through the void!

"I've heard too much about the Lin brothers."

Gu Qingyang smiled and looked at Lin Ran: "In the past few years, the Central Plains have been full of your exploits. Not long ago, you single-handedly defeated five Dou Zun from the Soul Palace, and even slew a powerful figure like Xue He, one of the Four Heavenly Venerables of the Soul Palace. Such achievements are rare even among our clan!"

Look at that, no wonder he's the next patriarch of the ancient clan after Xiao Yan and Xun'er left the Dou Qi Continent in the original story, how eloquent his words are.

The first thing people say to Lin Ran is either about his Pure Yang Body or the Three Ghosts of the Scorpion Demon. It's clear that Lin Ran's ability to do these things and grow to this level is purely due to his Pure Yang Body and the Three Ghosts of the Scorpion Demon.

Although what he said was true, Gu Qingyang's opening remarks were actually full of praise for Lin Ran, which really showed his high emotional intelligence.

"Not worth mentioning, not worth mentioning at all. They're just a few insignificant Dou Zun."

Lin Ran waved his hand repeatedly, speaking in Versailles' words: "I see that Brother Qingyang is so young yet so dignified and imposing. Even Brother Gu Zheng is slightly inferior to you by your side. I suppose Brother Qingyang must hold a high position in this ancient clan."

Gu Zhen, standing to the side, twitched his lips slightly and couldn't help but speak up, "It's Gu Zhen, the 'real' of 'real'! Also, Brother Qingyang is the Grand Commander of my Black Annihilation Army, second only to the Black Annihilation King in rank. Watch your words!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Ran feigned sudden realization, his face beaming with a smile: "I didn't expect that the person Senior Gu Lie asked me to find was you!"

Senior Guile?!

Upon hearing this particular term, both Gu Qingyang and Gu Zhen's expressions changed slightly, but Lin Ran didn't pay much attention. Instead, he smiled and took out the jade pendant from his waist and handed it to Gu Qingyang.

"This is a jade pendant given to me by Senior Gu Lie, who said it was meant to make me the Fifth Commander of the Black Annihilation Army. I don't understand anything about it, so since Brother Qingyang is the Grand Commander of the Black Annihilation Army, I'll leave it to Brother Qingyang to decide."

"What?!"

"The Fifth Military Governor?!"

Upon hearing this, Gu Zhen suddenly stood up, staring at Lin Ran with disbelief. Even Gu Qingyang became somewhat agitated, his aura fluctuating noticeably, his formidable cultivation drawing Lin Ran's attention.

At the peak of the seventh level of Dou Zun, this level of cultivation is even comparable to that of a human scorpion!

He truly deserves to be called a top genius whose talent is second only to Xun'er!

"Brother Lin Ran, are you sure what you're saying is true?!" Gu Zhen couldn't help but ask.

Eight commanders, four generals, and one Black Annihilation King.

Such rules and regulations have been in place in the Black Annihilation Army for over a thousand years. The sudden appearance of a Fifth Commander today would shock anyone.

"Alright, Gu Zhen, the jade pendant is real. Brother Lin Ran wouldn't make baseless accusations."

Gu Qingyang gave a soft shout, and Gu Zhen also came to his senses, uttering a soft apology.

That makes sense. This place is the headquarters of an ancient clan and the Black Annihilation Army. Lin Ran wouldn't bother doing anything here, especially since he even brought out the Black Annihilation King's jade pendant...

Without a doubt, this Fifth Commander position was clearly not Lin Ran's idea, but rather the Black Annihilation King's idea!

Gu Qingyang took a deep breath and returned the jade pendant to Lin Ran: "Since Brother Lin Ran is the fifth commander appointed by the Black Annihilation King, there is naturally no problem. After all, our Black Annihilation Army is based on the principle of the capable rising and the weak falling. We conduct assessments every year, and those who do not meet the assessment standards will be eliminated."

"Brother Lin Ran's strength is evident to all, and it is only natural that he be appointed as the Fifth Commander of my Black Annihilation Army. I will soon issue an order to the entire army to announce Brother Lin Ran's identity and his appointment as the Fifth Commander!"

"Then thank you very much, Brother Qingyang!"

Lin Ran chuckled and put away the jade pendant, which saved him a lot of trouble.

During his conversation with Gure, he gained Gure's approval and was given the position of Fifth Commander.

But Gu Lie didn't give him anything directly that symbolized his identity as a member of the Black Annihilation Army. He only gave him verbal recognition and asked him to interact more with the members of the Black Annihilation Army.

This forced Lin Ran to take some action.

He thought it would be quite troublesome, but unexpectedly he met a big shot on the way who directly sent him to the Black Annihilation Army's headquarters, where he even encountered Gu Qingyang.

What else is there to say? The jade pendant lit up, and everything became perfectly logical.

Lin Ran smiled broadly, while in the void, a majestic figure, as imposing as a mountain, watched this scene, his lips twitching slightly, and couldn't help but say, "Gu Dao, if you're really that free, then go and have a go at those Soul Clan bastards."

"Black Annihilation King is joking. I was just lucky."

The next moment, a person with white hair and a youthful face, exuding an air of otherworldly grace, appeared beside Gu Lie and bowed to him with a smile: "It's all fate."

If Lin Ran were here, he would be astonished to find that this person was the same one he had just encountered!

Gu Lie pursed his lips, but he had to admit that Gu Dao hadn't done anything, and everything was indeed as Gu Dao had said—it was fate and luck.

After all, this is a body of pure Yang!

Gu Dao smiled broadly as he looked at Gu Lie. Gu Lie didn't say much, but casually waved his hand, sending a jet-black token flying from the void. Then, a majestic voice rang out from his mouth, echoing throughout the entire Black Annihilation Army.

"From today onwards, our Black Annihilation Army will establish a Fifth Commander, a position temporarily held by Lin Ran."

Upon hearing this majestic voice, the members of the Black Annihilation Army were all moved and respectfully bowed to the sky. Even Gu Zhen and Gu Qingyang bowed deeply.

At the same time, under their watchful eyes, the black jade token emerged from the void and fell into Lin Ran's hand.

Lin Ran took it from him and then, following the example of Gu Qingyang and the other person, bowed slightly to the sky to show his respect.

"What?! The Fifth Commander?!"

At the same time, in the ancient realm, three figures froze in mid-air, staring at the sky in disbelief.

"The situation of eight commanders and four generals has continued for over a thousand years. Why would the Black Annihilation King suddenly create a fifth general position?" A man dressed in a silver robe looked at the sky and said in a low voice.

"The Black Annihilation King's orders are the highest decrees of the Black Annihilation Army, and there is no need for us to question that."

A burly man with a booming voice, like muffled thunder, was extremely loud. Although he looked somewhat simple-minded, the aura emanating from him was extremely powerful, as steady and solid as the earth.

"That being said, but the selection of the Fifth Commander..."

The man in the silver robe couldn't help but look to his side. The ancient demon with black and white hair was now clenching his fists, his face extremely gloomy.

Although Lin Ran's defeat of the ancient demon in one move and his subsequent humiliation and trampling of it were not deliberately publicized, they were no secret among the high-ranking members of the Black Annihilation Army.

At this moment, the Black Annihilation King actually appointed Lin Ran as the Fifth Commander, which is undoubtedly putting the ancient demons on the hot seat!

"What are you looking at? Do you two think you can be a match for him?!"

Sensing the silver-robed man's gaze, Gu Yao snorted coldly, too lazy to say anything more, and his figure disappeared from the spot.

"This guy will probably have to avoid Lin Ran from now on."

"I bet they wouldn't dare meet him, hahaha..."

Seeing the ancient demon leave, the silver-robed man and the burly man both burst into laughter.

Being defeated by someone of a higher level is nothing unusual; such things happen frequently to these geniuses. Almost every day, someone defeats someone of a higher level.

Not only was he defeated by someone of a higher level, but he was also wantonly humiliated, and now the humiliator has become his colleague...

This is going to be really funny!

The silver-robed man and the burly man walked chucklingly into the depths of the ancient clan, while the figure of the ancient demon that had vanished earlier slowly reappeared below.

His face was extremely gloomy, and his fingernails dug deep into his palms, with bright red blood constantly oozing out and staining his hands red.

Those eyes, which were already filled with murderous intent and malevolence, were now completely filled with resentment and venom!

"Lin... Ran..."

"To be consumed by anger and jealousy is not the behavior of a qualified commander of the Black Annihilation Army, let alone the future so-called Black Annihilation King."

Suddenly, a gentle voice, tinged with a hint of disappointment, rang out from behind Gu Yao.

"Who?!"

The ancient demon trembled suddenly and turned around abruptly, only to find a kind-faced old man standing quietly behind him, looking at him with peaceful eyes.

Upon seeing the old man, Gu Yao's expression changed drastically. He quickly lowered his head and bowed respectfully.

"The Ancient Demon greets Elder Ancient Sheep!"

Gu Yang shook his head: "There's no need for unnecessary formalities. As the commander of the Black Annihilation Army, you don't even have the courage to admit defeat, which truly disappoints me."

"No, that's not how it is, Elder Gu Yang!"

Gu Yao's expression changed slightly, and he hurriedly said, "It's not that I'm afraid to admit defeat. Indeed, Lin Ran's strength is indeed stronger than mine, I admit that, but, but..."

"Is what you care about his insults?"

Gu Yang's calm voice held a hint of severity: "But you are a loser. Losers have no right to ask for anything. Losers should accept this humiliation."

"But, but..."

Gu Yao gritted his teeth, and after a moment, finally took a deep breath and said with extreme resentment, "I am indeed a loser."

"...This is the ancient demon I know."

Upon hearing Gu Yao speak up, Gu Yang finally smiled and patted Gu Yao on the shoulder: "Failure is not terrible; what is terrible is refusing to fail and denying failure."

"You are a promising junior that I have high hopes for. To be honest, in my opinion, your talent is no less than that of Qingyang."

"Elder Gu Yang..."

A hint of emotion appeared in Gu Yao's eyes.

Gu Yang is a powerful figure. He is the second elder of the ancestral hall and holds an extremely high position in the ancient clan. Even the clan leader and the Black Annihilation King have to show him respect.

Gu Yao was naturally very excited to receive such recognition from Gu Yang. Gu Yang patted Gu Yao on the shoulder with a smile and said, "I won't say any more nonsense. I believe in your potential. However, now that the Black Annihilation King has decided to make Lin Ran the fifth commander of the Black Annihilation Army, you and he will definitely have many interactions in the future, even if you don't see each other all the time... Your current strength is not enough."

Upon hearing this, Gu Yao's face darkened, but he immediately raised his head and looked at Gu Yang with some excitement: "Elder Gu Yang, what do you mean...?"

Gu Yang smiled as he looked at Gu Yao, his figure slowly being swallowed by the space. A moment later, a soft sound came from the space and reached Gu Yao's ears.

"Come find me at the ancestral hall in three days."

"!!!"

The ancient demon was overjoyed: "Thank you, Elder!"

(End of this chapter)