Extracting all things: My attributes grow infinitely.

"A candidate for Heaven's Mandate?"

Looking at Qin Tianheng, whose face was glowing, Jiang Chuan pondered whether it was worth exchanging eight SS inheritances for such a position.

"That was exhilarating! I've been in the Heavenly Pavilion for forty years, and today has been the most exhilarating of all!"

Qin Tianheng's beard trembled with smugness: "You didn't see that old hag Murong Jin's face turn green! I poured my inheritance down on her, and she was like someone had stuffed a mouthful of flies into her mouth—she couldn't swallow it or spit it out!"

Jiang Chuan asked, "You've given away all eight inheritances?"

"I'm not that senile!"

Qin Tianheng chuckled: "Giving away the inheritance is like throwing a meat bun to a dog. No matter how sweet their promises sound now, they can easily renege on them in the future!"

"But if we leave the legacy to the academy, then whoever their successor wants to inherit it in the future will have to rely on us!"

"Without offering real financial benefits in exchange."

"No way!"

"That's alright."

Jiang Chuan nodded in relief upon hearing this.

When he handed over the eight inheritances, he also put forward an additional condition.

That is.

All successors to the lineage must pass his approval.

This condition was mainly to prevent, in case, the inheritance from falling into the hands of spoiled brats like Li Chenfeng and Chu Minghui, whom he despised.

He didn't want the legacy he risked his life to reclaim to be used to raise an ungrateful wretch.

Even enemies.

"Oh, right."

Qin Tianheng looked at him and smiled slightly: "Marshal Zhou personally requested that the procuratorate re-examine the cases of the Li and Chu families, so you can rest assured."

Jiang Chuan raised an eyebrow: "Can you guarantee you'll take them down?"

Qin Tianheng sneered, "Hmph, these guys, to put it nicely, are the descendants of war heroes, but in reality, they're just parasites living off the federal system. Not one of them has a clean backside!"

"Some things, if you don't weigh them, they're only a few ounces; but if you do, they're a ton! Marshal Zhou will personally stand up for you and make sure none of them escape!"

Jiang Chuan nodded slightly: "I must thank Marshal Zhou in person when I have the chance."

"There will be opportunities, but he's very busy and there's nothing important for him, so please don't bother him."

Qin Tianheng took out a token from his pocket and tossed it to Jiang Chuan: "This is the Heavenly General Candidate Order issued to you by the Heavenly Pavilion. From today onwards, you are the first sixteen-year-old candidate Heavenly General in the history of the Federation."

talking.

Qin Tianheng was also filled with emotion.

Shen Zhiyi is known as the youngest eighth-tier powerhouse in human history.

He still had to follow the Federation's internal promotion rules, was sent to local areas to hone his skills for seven years, and then was transferred back to Star Crown Academy, where he served as assistant dean for two years and dean of Dark Star Academy for three years before being promoted to candidate for Heavenly General last year.

And Jiang Chuan,

To this day, it has been less than a month since he awakened...

Qin Tianheng looked at him with complicated emotions. He had a premonition that Jiang Chuan would not only become the youngest Heavenly General in history.

even.

There is also a chance to become the youngest Marshal of the Heavenly Pavilion in human history!

I just don't know if he'll be lucky enough to see that day come...

Jiang Chuan took the token and examined it closely. The token was entirely black, made of some unknown material, and felt slightly cool to the touch. The front was engraved with the ancient words "Category of Heavenly General," while the back featured a map of the human race's territory.

What's the difference between a candidate and a permanent position?

He asked.

"The difference in power is not significant; they are only one level apart in name."

Qin Tianheng took out an appointment document: "Heavenly General Candidate, without a directly subordinate management agency and without permanent garrison troops, but when encountering emergencies while traveling, he has the right to directly mobilize local management departments and garrisons without prior approval."

Jiang Chuan raised his eyelids slightly. Wasn't this the supreme privilege of acting first and reporting later?

Qin Tianheng said, "Furthermore, all secret realms within the Federation, regardless of their level, will be open to you without restrictions. In addition, you can directly use the Federation's high-level intelligence network. You already have the authority of the Dark Star Academy, but this token elevates your authority from the academy level to the highest level in the Federation!"

"That's all?"

Jiang Chuan asked.

"Of course not."

Qin Tianheng tapped his fingers lightly on the table: "The most core power of a candidate for Heavenly General is that you will no longer be subject to local judicial jurisdiction."

"In other words, apart from the Marshal of the Heavenly Pavilion and the entire Heavenly Pavilion Council, no one can directly order you around, and no one can judge you."

"You are anywhere except in Tianque City."

"Any action."

"They all possess the highest level of autonomy in decision-making!"

He paused, then added, "Of course, if you commit a serious crime within human territory, the Heavenly Pavilion still has the right to pursue it, but that requires a two-thirds majority vote of all the Heavenly Generals. Don't even think about killing or setting fires!"

Jiang Chuan revealed a meaningful smile: "Of course not, I'm not some bloodthirsty devil."

Qin Tianheng didn't delve into the meaning of his smile and continued, "Besides that, the cultivation resources you receive each month are also much higher than before. Someone will send you the detailed list later. There are also a few hidden benefits, such as the fact that you can now freely enter and leave the Heavenly Pavilion, and any official agency in the Federation will be open to you unconditionally."

Jiang Chuan poured the old man another cup of tea: "After talking about so many benefits, you can't just shirk all responsibility, can you?"

Qin Tianheng picked up his teacup, looked at Jiang Chuan, and his smile faded slightly.

"Responsibility, you know..."

He pondered for a moment: "To be honest, according to the normal procedure, the assessment period for candidates for the Heavenly General is at least twenty years."

"In the next twenty years, you will need to govern in the local area, accumulate enough political achievements, and then experience at least three border wars of S-level or higher before you can be officially promoted to the rank of Heavenly General."

"But I've discussed it with the marshal, and your situation can't be handled according to the usual rules."

He put down his teacup: "You brought back eight inheritances this time, and your achievement is enough to qualify you for promotion to Heavenly General."

"The reason we didn't directly promote you to a permanent position is that within three to five years, once these traditions are transformed into national strength, your importance will automatically rise to a level that no one can challenge."

"By then, it will be more legitimate than it is now, and it won't give anyone grounds for criticism."

Jiang Chuan nodded; he understood this principle.

Although he is currently very strong.

However, it has not developed its own power base within the Federation at all.

The inheritance of the Eight Paths is indeed a tremendous achievement, but only when this achievement is transformed into a real boost to national strength can it silence all the criticism.

"However, the rules still need to be followed when governing at the local level."

Qin Tianheng continued, "The Heavenly Pavilion is already discussing your appointment. The specific city you will be assigned to hasn't been decided yet, but it certainly won't be a bad place. Don't worry about these things for now. Focus on improving your level and consolidating your strength. You will be notified when the appointment is finalized."

"Okay, I understand." Jiang Chuan nodded. "What about the Li family and the Chu family...?"

"Don't worry, the Marshal has given the order, and Murong Jin wouldn't dare to be perfunctory."

A cold glint flashed in Qin Tianheng's eyes: "Those two old men from the Li and Chu families can't escape. But as for the specific judgment, we'll have to wait for the procuratorate to complete its procedures. I'll notify you as soon as the results are out."

Jiang Chuan nodded.

He was already very satisfied with the result. He didn't care how severely the Li and Chu families were sentenced; what he cared about was the federal government's attitude.

Qin Tianheng and Marshal Zhou made a very grand entrance this time.

They showed plenty of sincerity.

Then he will naturally show his sincerity in return.

Qin Tianheng stood up, patted Jiang Chuan on the shoulder, and said earnestly, "You should focus on leveling up these next few days. The training for a candidate for Heavenly General is no joke. Once you are appointed, there will be plenty of people who want to see you make a fool of yourself."

"Are you going to laugh at me?"

Jiang Chuan smiled knowingly.

After realizing what had happened, Qin Tianheng smiled helplessly. Even he himself couldn't fathom the kid's strength anymore.

He was more worried about those who wanted to cause trouble for Jiang Chuan.

Hopefully, they won't go too far in their self-destructive ways...

"Anyway, just keep that in mind. I have to deal with those old guys when I get back, so that's all for now."

The office door closed again, and the room became quiet.

Jiang Chuan toyed with the Heavenly General Candidate Order.

Qin Tianheng has said so much, but in reality, the only benefit he can get from the identity of a candidate for Heavenly General is one thing.

Resources are available at your disposal.

He doesn't care about power and responsibility; he'll naturally acquire those as he grows stronger. Only the resources he can obtain for growth are real, and he needs to grind a lot of monsters to level up.

And the secret realm.

That's exactly what he needs right now.