Douluo Dragon King: Nine-Colored Lotus, Incinerating All Things

However, the conferment ceremony has yet to arrive.

"What kind of trouble are they causing now?"

Chapter 141 Second Lieutenant? Private First Class?

Another two weeks later.

Lin Jin and Mu Xi have completed their month-long recruit training.

The conferment ceremony that Lin Jin had been waiting for finally arrived on this day.

The month-long "review" seemed rather strange.

During this month, even Long Yuxue sensed something was clearly wrong.

Because of her current partnership with Mu Xi, she even took the initiative to subtly inquire about it.

The answer we can get is—we have our own considerations.

At this moment.

As Lin Jin and Mu Xi's "instructor," Long Yuxue led the two to the Blood God Legion's command post.

The conferment ceremony seems to take place here, a tradition passed down through the Blood God Legion.

The command post was very simple, without any special decorations, and everything looked as cold as the snow-capped mountains outside the military camp.

Upon entering a small auditorium and seeing the lineup inside, Long Yuxue froze.

It was because of Zhang Huanyun, the commander of the Blood God Legion, and Cao Dezhi, the top commander of the Blood God Camp, both of whom were Federation generals and the strongest members of the two Blood God Legions.

We're all here right now!

In addition, all the Blood Gods of the Blood God Camp were present.

Of course, apart from the Blood God Battalion, many high-ranking officers from the "normal" Blood God Legion were also present.

Without exception, none of them were below the school level.

There are more than two pairs of officers holding the rank of general.

What is this for?

Who will be awarded the rank of general?

As a senior officer with the rank of captain, Long Yuxue can be considered a "veteran" in the military in some ways.

But this was the first time she had ever seen such a scene, and her heart pounded like a drum, cold sweat pouring down her back.

Fortunately, she was very composed and did not panic. Under the curious gaze of the crowd, she led Lin Jin and Mu Xi to the foot of the platform.

He then walked to the front of the officers, stood at attention, and saluted.

"Special Operations Captain Long Yuxue reports: New recruits Lin Jin and Mu Xi have arrived."

"Please give instructions."

Long Yuxue's voice was strong and clear, and she stood ramrod straight.

Lin Jin's eyes flickered slightly. Although they had been together for a month, this was the first time he knew Long Yuxue's current location within the Blood God Legion.

Although he knew that in the original timeline, Long Yuxue had become the deputy director of the Special Operations Department, that was five years later.

The current special operations team leader is only one level below the deputy director, which is quite reasonable.

Suppressing his thoughts, Lin Jin's gaze quietly swept over the crowd.

By comparing the characteristics of the various "big shots" of the Blood God Legion in his memory with those of the people present, he had already identified the main names of each person.

However, looking at the dark mass in front of him, he felt that something was not quite right.

But he was determined not to give anyone any leverage against him and remained silent.

Mu Xi, who was beside him, was the same.

After Long Yuxue finished her report, Long Tianwu, who was in charge of the meeting, nodded slightly and said:

"Let's begin."

"Yes."

Long Yuxue turned around, looked at Lin Jin and Mu Xi, and said:

"New recruits Lin Jin and Mu Xi, come up to the stage to be awarded ranks."

Lin Jin and Mu Xi strode to the center of the small platform and gave a standard military salute to the group of officers.

Long Tianwu stood up and walked forward.

Long Yuxue then brought over a tray from a short distance away, on which two epaulets were visible.

One with three thin lines, one with one bar and one star.

These correspond to Private First Class and Second Lieutenant, respectively.

A fleeting look of melancholy crossed Mu Xi's eyes.

Just a private first class?

but……

According to Sister Yuxue, those who can be directly awarded the rank of Private First Class are extremely rare.

Ah Jin is truly remarkable; he was directly promoted to the rank of Second Lieutenant, a situation that is probably extremely rare throughout history.

Mu Xi's disappointment dissipated, replaced by joy at Lin Jin receiving this honor.

It was at this time.

As Long Tianwu stepped forward, under the watchful eyes of a group of generals and high-ranking officers, he solemnly declared:

"Mu Xi".

Mu Xi was slightly taken aback, not expecting that her name would be called first.

But she quickly realized that the most dazzling things should always be saved for last!

So she took a step forward.

Before he could even utter the word "present," Long Tianwu continued:

"A blacksmith by trade, yet he was able to remain calm and composed when facing a creature from the abyss for the first time."

"Their performance was outstanding, that's for sure."

"Furthermore, at the age of seventeen, he is already a sixth-level master blacksmith. In just one month, he has alleviated a lot of the legion's sharp demand for spirit-forged metals, and his contribution continues to grow."

"Therefore, after a unanimous vote by all the leaders of the Legion, it has been decided that you are hereby granted the Special Power..."

"Second Lieutenant rank!"

"I hope you will continue your efforts and achieve more military merits in the future."

Mu Xi's gaze suddenly changed as she looked at Long Tianwu in disbelief.

Long Yuxue, who was standing to the side, did the same.

The generals and officers below the stage watched this scene quietly, as if they had already known the outcome.

Lin Jin smiled inwardly, but his face remained expressionless.

Long Tianwu had already reached out and affixed the epaulette with one bar and one star, along with two gold collar flowers, to Mu Xi's military uniform.

Mu Xi had already realized what was happening and was about to question it.

But then his eyes flickered slightly, he bowed, took a step back, and rejoined the group.

It was as if nothing had happened.

For this reason, Long Tianwu's eyes flickered slightly, as did the eyes of the group of "big shots" below the stage.

Zhang Huanyun, who came from the Temple of War, looked at Lin Jin with a hint of appreciation in her eyes.

At this time.

Long Tianwu looked at Lin Jin.

"Lin Jin, your performance in the assessment was outstanding. The power you unleashed even broke the power limit of the 'Abyss Simulation Space'."

"Logically, you should be awarded a higher military rank so that you can have a higher starting point."

"But that's precisely why."

"Your assessment is incomplete."

"After discussions between the legion leaders and the Blood Gods of the Blood God Camp, they finally accepted..."

At this point, Long Tianwu paused, as if he was preparing something.

But Lin Jin clearly saw that Long Tianwu, who was facing the group of senior officers below the stage, had fine beads of sweat on his forehead.

This is……

Did I say something I shouldn't have?

Long Tianwu was upright, and even he didn't finish his sentence, but instead skipped to the next one:

"You are temporarily granted the rank of Private First Class."

"Based on your subsequent performance, the Legion will reassess you."

"In addition, given your special circumstances, after careful consideration, it has been decided to create a unique special operations team just for you."

"You can recruit your own team."

"More detailed information, such as relevant authority, will be explained to you in detail after the conferment ceremony."

"clear?"

Lin Jin remained calm throughout. Upon hearing this, he stepped forward and responded calmly.

"clear."

Long Tianwu's eyes were slightly complicated. When he reached for the epaulettes on the tray, he quietly wiped the sweat from his forehead and then steadily placed the epaulettes with three thin stripes, representing private first class, onto Lin Jin's shoulder.

Private First Class and Captain...