<h4>Chapter 1221: Congratting the New Envoy</h4>


    While the atmosphere was heating up, Li Changfeng''s resonant power gradually subsided. His three Duke Bergfrieds turned into three specks of light and gathered back in his body. Then he held his arm out, and the giant staff flew back into his hand.


    Cupping his fist, he greeted Jiang Qing''e respectfully.


    "Miss Jiang, you''ll be our new Dragon Fang Envoy."


    Hearing this, Jiang Qing''e restrained her light resonant power as well. She looked back at Li Changfeng and said, "Thank you for letting me win. I can still sense the formidable defense all over your body. If I had continued with my attacks, you''d have no problem stopping me."


    "It''s a battle between a third-grade and a first-grade. If we were at the same stage, that exchange would’ve been pointless." Li Changfeng smiled bitterly.


    "Dragon Fang Envoy Jiang, with your talent and potential, it won’t take you long to be a second-grade Duke. At that point, I will support you if you challenge the Guardian General... but only if you would like to."


    On the side, Li Foluo''s eyes twitched a little when he heard this. <i>“What a traitor! This guy is already changing sides?” </i>


    Luo Jiangughed secretly. "Guardian General, it looks like the leadership of the Dragon''s Fang Guardians will be experiencing aplete restaffing soon enough."


    Li Foluo did not show much of a reaction to hisment. He answered indifferently, "If she leads the Dragon''s Fang Guardians back to its past glory and retrieves the Heavenly Dragon Light and Dark Spear, I would not mind at all."


    He then looked over at the battlefield. A deep and low voice resounded in the air.


    "Everyone, let''s congratte our new Envoy. May the Dragon''s Fang Guardians attain new heights!"


    Everyone watched the slender figure in the air with eyes full of admiration. They cupped their fists, and a loud cheer echoed in the air.


    "Congrattions new Envoy!"


    "May the Dragon''s Fang Guardians attain new heights!"


    Their lively voices reached every corner of the arena. Everyone watched on with awe and passion.


    Who could have expected that Jiang Qing''e, a first-grade Duke, would manage to push back against Li Changfeng, a third-grade Duke?


    Was this the power of a Ten-Pir Duke Bergfried? Every member of the Dragon''s Fang Guardians was considered a genius in their generation. They had seen many talented people, but they had never seen one that was so domineering.


    This got everyone very excited. With Jiang Qing''e bing part of the Dragon''s Fang Guardians, they had gained a talent with unrivaled potential. In the future, the Dragon''s Fang Guardians would surely regain their past glory.


    Li Fuling stared nkly at the beauty in the sky as she whispered to Li Fengyi, "She is very impressive. I feel like Li Luo is a little unworthy of her."


    Li Fengyi responded, "My Little Brother is really great too! He had three resonant pces with six resonances and he reached the Greater Heavenly Resonance Tier at such a young age. Isn''t that spectacr? Besides, with his talent, he will surely obtain a Ten-Pir Duke Bergfried after he reaches the Duke stage too!"


    Li Fuling pouted in response. "Do you think it''s easy to forge a Ten-Pir Duke Bergfried? Many geniuses with unfathomable potential and foundations have fallen at that step. Even Hall Master Li Taixuan didn''t manage to get a Ten-Pir Duke Bergfried upon reaching the Duke Stage."


    Li Fengyi clicked her tongue, unable toe up with a rebuttal for that. The Ten-Pir Duke Bergfried represented the Path of Ascension. That was the ultimate road to power in this world. If one wasn''t a genius that waspletely unrivaled in their generation, they would stand no chance of even embarking on the path.


    The one who was closest to that in the whole Heavenly Dragon’s Five Guardian Armies was Li Zhihuo from the Dragon''s Blood Guardians, who had constructed a Nine-Pir Duke Bergfried. This was only possible because he had chanced upon a top-grade Foundational Spirit Treasure by luck.


    "I believe in my Little Brother!" She chose to support Li Luo blindly, not needing a reason to support her family members.


    Meanwhile, Li Fuling watched Jiang Qing''e with eyes full of admiration. From this day onwards, there would be a new group of loyal followers in the Dragon''s Fang Guardians that supported Jiang Qing''e. She had perfectly established herself with this battle.


    Under their astonished gazes, Jiang Qing''e slowlynded beside Li Luo. She gently gave him a wink.


    She hadpletely stolen the limelight. Even Li Luo appeared a little ordinary in her presence. After all, he had gotten his position with utmost ease; there had been nopetition for it at all.


    Li Luo responded with a thumbs up. "Impressive."


    Then he asked curiously, "What was that Destiny-grade Duke Art? I''ve never seen you use it before."


    "It is something I learned from the Third School Master. It''s a lower Destiny-grade Duke Art, and I had not fully mastered it previously," Jiang Qing''e exined.


    "The Third School Master is really kind to you," Li Luo replied. The Third School Master of the Hallowed Coruscation Ancient College had truly taught Jiang Qing''e everything that she could.


    "If there is a chance in the future, I''ll surely repay her." Jiang Qing''e nodded gently.


    At this point, Li Foluo walked over to them with a que he had taken from Li Changfeng. It was simr to his Guardian General que, but it had the word "Envoy" carved onto it.


    "Jiang Qing''e, from now on, you''ll be the Right Dragon Fang Envoy of the Dragon''s Fang Guardians. The Dragon''s Fang Guardians has ten divisions, with ten thousand members in total. Half of them will be under yourmand. When I''m not around, you''ll have authority over them. Keep this Dragon Fang Envoy que in your care. It is a symbol of your position, and you can onlymand the Dragon''s Fang Guardians when you have it," Li Foluo exined as he handed the que over to Jiang Qing''e.


    Jiang Qing''e looked at it curiously when it was in her hands. This was her first timeing into contact with something so special.


    Back in the ancient college, everyone fought their battles individually. She had never fought a war with an army. With this que in hand, her battle strength would skyrocket.


    At the same time, Li Foluo handed another que over to Li Luo. It was the Grand Commander que.


    "Now that you are the Fourth Grand Commander... your Grand Commander que will allow you to mobilize two thousand guardians."


    Li Luo rubbed his hands against the cold que. He could sense a special and familiar kind of energy wave inside it.


    It was... simr to the Heavenly Emperor''s Writ.


    Clearly, the state of Harmony in the Dragon''s Fang Guardians relied on this special que. Without it, no one would be able to mobilize the strength of the Dragon''s Fang Guardians.


    He used to rule over eight thousand banner members back in the Green Nether Banner. However, they would likely pale inparison to the two thousand guardians under hismand now.


    <i>"I can finally wield such power again." </i>Li Luo felt a sense of relief as he firmly held his que. This would allow him to experience the strength of a Duke once again.


    With two thousand soldiers behind him, he would not need to be afraid of other Dukes when he was out in the World End''s River Region.


    Li Foluo turned towards Li Hongyou and said, "With Li Hongyou''s strength, she can only lead a thousand guardians. I can arrange for her to be ced under youter on."


    "Thank you, Guardian General," Li Hongyou said.


    With the hugemotion caused by Jiang Qing''e and Li Luo, no one paid any attention to the fact that Li Hongyou had gainedmand over a thousand guardians as well.


    "Guardian General, what about Brother Li Changfeng and the rest?" Li Luo asked as he looked over at Li Changfeng.


    "There is a role for everyone in the Heavenly Dragon’s Five Guardian Armies. Anyone who has reached the Duke Stage but holds no position is assigned to the Dragon Reserves. They are also known as the Reserve Dragon Knights. Their power is simr to that of a Grand Commander, but they do not have any authority over the troops. Nheless, they can step in andmand the troops if there is an emergency," Li Foluo exined.


    "During the Ceremony of Ascent, Reserve Dragon Knights can challenge any of the Grand Commanders, Dragon Fang Envoys, or even the Guardian General. If they win, they can take that position for themselves."


    Li Luo finally understood. The Reserve Dragon Knight position was equivalent to a sinecure. The Dragon''s Fang Guardians members that had be Duke would be temporarily ced there. After all, the high-level positions in the Dragon''s Fang Guardians were limited.


    "What about our sry?" Li Luo asked curiously.


    Li Foluo stretched out his hand and revealed a golden pearl that was around the size of one''s thumb. Intricate dragon scales decorated its surface along with a faintly discernible dragon carving.


    "This is known as dragon essence, a unique currency in the Heavenly Dragon’s Five Guardian Armies. It can be traded for Foundational Spirit Treasures, Duke Bergfried Arts, spirit liquids and purifying lights, Duke Arts, mythic armaments, and many more things. Under ordinary circumstances, a Grand Commander receives a thousand of these monthly."


    "How much does a high-grade Foundational Spirit Treasure cost in terms of dragon essence, then?" Li Luo asked.


    Li Foluo raised three fingers, and a smile appeared on his cold and stern face.


    "Merely 30,000 dragon essence."