Chapter 268 Fourth-Rank Heavenly Court "You may be wondering." In the Black Law Division, Wei Tianjun and Jiang Lin sat opposite each other. The former spoke softly, "Why are the Black Law Mages in the Black Law Division so busy that they have no time to rest, but there is no sound in the Three Realms?" Upon hearing this, Jiang Lin couldn't help but nodded. This was indeed something he had always been somewhat confused about. Although the Black Law Wizard has always been extremely cautious and would rather have nothing than something of poor quality, after so many years, even if he has to select the best from the best, there are definitely a considerable number of them. But whether in heaven or underworld, there have been no reports of any activities by the Black Law Wizard. As for the human world, there is only Jiang Lin as the only one. Under the premise of silence in the Three Realms, most of the Black Law Mages in the Black Law Division are still very busy. What are they busy with? Where are they busy? But immediately, Jiang Lin shook his head and said, "Those who are good at fighting do not have great achievements. This is the common sense of the ancient times." The Black Law Department cannot afford to keep idle people, and the Black Law mages must be busy with something. The most likely reason for the lack of movement is that some things were forcefully cut off by the Black Law Mages when they were still in their infancy.

Without the chance of causing a big stir, it naturally would not be known to the world. "Yes." Wei Fazu nodded approvingly and said with a smile: "Those who are good at fighting do not have great achievements. This saying is very appropriate." "The Three Realms are huge. Very huge." Wei Fazu restrained his smile, stood up and looked at the statue of Emperor Ziwei on the shrine behind him. "In the vast Three Realms, there are too many evil spirits and monsters, and there are also too many crises." "If you cut down a piece of land every time you see it, there will always be some omissions, so you can only do it more thoroughly." "It is better to prevent problems before they arise than to mend the fold after the sheep have been stolen." "But it is precisely because of this that there are only two idle people in the entire Black Law Department." Wei Fazu said this, pointing at himself and then pointing outside the door. Jiang Lin understood that the other person was Master Deng. These two are the mainstay of the Black Law Division and cannot be easily moved. Of course, this is also because there is basically nothing worthy of these two's attention regarding evil spirits in these three realms. The other black law mages, including Jiang Lin himself, were basically busy as hell. However, everything Jiang Lin has done since he came out of the mountains is not a trivial matter. Of course, it can also be said that Jiang Lin was unskilled in his work and did not take preventive measures, but only eliminated the problem once it was discovered. "Among the three realms, the underworld is where Black Law Mages like me are most active." Wei Fazu returned to the main topic and continued, "Among the evil spirits, the vast majority are the evolution of wronged souls and evil spirits, most of which come from the underworld." "Especially after the chaos in the Three Realms, there are countless more such things in the underworld." "Don't think that the underworld has Fengdu Emperor, Jiuyuan Evil Boy General, Ten Kings of Hell, Cuiyun Palace, Five Ghost Emperors, and even Hou Tu Huang Di, but it has never been completely peaceful."

"In other words, as long as there is reincarnation, the underworld will never be completely peaceful." Wei Fazu sighed, "Today, the underworld that you and I know is not the whole underworld. The underworld is too big, so big that even Hou Tu Huang Di doesn't know how big it is. Maybe the Great Heavenly Venerable knows, but it's just maybe." "There are too many secrets hidden in the underworld. These secrets have even existed since the birth of the Three Realms. Some of them may be harmless, but no one dares to gamble." Wei Fazu said, flipping his hand and taking out a book, and said to Jiang Lin: "There are a total of 499 Black Law Mages registered in the Black Law Department. This number is almost nothing for the Three Realms." "Running around has become the norm. The reason why Black Law Mages are often of low rank but powerful is that most Black Law Mages may not be able to return to the Black Law Division to report on their duties even after thousands of years." "If you don't report on your work, you naturally can't discuss your achievements. If you don't discuss your achievements, how can you talk about promotion?" Jiang Lin listened carefully. This was not Wei Fazu's complaint, but through this, he told Jiang Lin the background of the Black Law Division clearly and completely. The Black Law Mage has a low position but great power, not because he is superior, but because he must be given such power, otherwise it would be impossible to prevent problems from happening. "In addition to the underworld, the heaven is also a place where black law masters often come and go." Wei Fazu continued, "The size of the Heaven Realm is the smallest among the three realms, but this is only relatively speaking. As the location of the Heavenly Court, nothing will happen easily. But if something does happen, we must not wait until the situation breaks out before dealing with it." "Therefore, the black law mages in the heavens are often those who have been enlightened for many years. For example, a mainstay like Zuo Tongxuan patrols the heavens all year round." "In comparison, the human world, which is not as vast as the underworld and not as important as the heavenly world, is actually the place where the black law mages have the least activities." Jiang Lin nodded in understanding. According to Wei Fazu, the Three Realms are a typical pyramid structure. The underworld is the largest and serves as the base, while the human world is a link between the upper and lower realms, located in the middle and is neither too big nor too small. As for the heavenly realm, although it is the smallest, it is the most important and is at the top. If you think about it carefully, the evil spirits in the human world usually do not exceed the level of immortals, so even if something happens, it is not a big deal. As for what Jiang Lin had caused, it was purely the result of the chaos in the Three Realms. Before the chaos in the Three Realms, there was nothing wrong with the arrangements made by the Black Law Division. A large number of Black Law Mages are active in the underworld, which is the largest and most important in the cycle of reincarnation. A small but powerful number of Black Law Mages patrol the heavens, nipping all hidden dangers in the bud. As for the human world... "Generally speaking, before the black law masters achieve enlightenment and become immortals, they will walk in the human world and settle the affairs of the human world at their convenience." Wei Fazu said with some nostalgia: "Of course, that was before the chaos in the Three Realms." "But what is coming will come." "The Three Realms are in turmoil, and things in the human world are getting bigger and bigger, but there is a lack of Black Law Mages. In fact, if it weren't for your appearance, Xuan Ying, the number of Black Law Mages would have stopped at 1,499. It would only be less, not more." "Right now, it is the human world that is in an awkward position." Wei Fazu didn't say much, just glanced at Jiang Lin and then changed the subject. Jiang Lin had no intention of asking further questions. In fact, strictly speaking, the current number of Black Law Wizards is still one thousand four hundred and ninety-nine, because Jiang Lin is no longer a pure Black Law Wizard. Because his fundamental law now is no longer the Northern Emperor's Black Law, but the Purple Star Law.

And from what Wei Fazu said, it seems that for some reason, if Jiang Lin had not emerged as a rising star, the Three Realms would only have lost Black Law Mages in the future, and there would be no new blood to replenish them. As for the exact reason, Jiang Lin did not ask and Wei Fazu did not explain. "In the modern world, someone needs to be watching over us." Wei Fazu looked at Jiang Lin, raised his hand and took out an official document. After opening it, he wrote something on it with a red pen. As he wrote, he said, "The Black Law Mages before you all had their usual responsibilities. It's not like one move could affect the entire body, but it's not something you can do easily." "After all the calculations, I can only thank you for your hard work." Hearing this, Jiang Lin smiled slightly and said, "Someone has to do it. It's hard to say whether it's hard or not." Wei Fazu smiled and said, "It's good to have this intention." As he spoke, Wei Fazu also stopped writing with his red brush, put it aside, picked up the document and handed it to Jiang Lin. "This is your new rank and the scope of your responsibilities. However, according to the rules of the Exorcist Academy, promotions and transfers above the fourth rank require the approval of the Grand Marshal. I and others only have the right to recommend, but not the right to decide." This is as it should be. The fourth rank is already the top of the middle-level immortal officials in heaven. It can even be said to be the upper-middle level. If you go above that, you can be called a great god. Whether in the Arctic Exorcism Institute or in other departments, the promotion of a fourth-rank immortal official is a matter that must be handled with extreme caution. Jiang Lin was stunned for a moment, not because of the rules that Wei Fazu mentioned, but because from what Fazu said, his fifth-grade Tiancao seemed to be reduced to the fourth grade? "Fazu, is this a bit..." Jiang Lin spoke hesitantly. To be honest, he is now a fifth-rank mage, and he has only been promoted to an immortal for a few months, and he has not even practiced for a few years. With such qualifications, he has a fifth-rank celestial master. I dare not say that it is the first time since the beginning of the world, but it is definitely rare. Even if Jiang Lin’s previous work was considered to have made a lot of contributions, he could only be promoted to the fifth rank at best. At most, it just fills up the hole that was dug previously. Tan Ping next door was born into a celestial being, a direct descendant of the Black Evil, with the support of both the celestial beings and the North Pole. He practiced for 200 years, never stopping in eliminating demons and defending the Way, but he is only a sixth-rank official. The rank of Tiancao in the Heavenly Palace is not so worthless, and the same is even more true for the Arctic Exorcism Institute. Now, we have to upgrade to the next level? No, not level one, it's... "Fourth rank?" When Jiang Linzi saw clearly what was written on the official document, he was even more surprised. Directly promoted from the fifth rank to the fourth rank, but there is a fourth rank in between. Seeing the shock in Jiang Lin's eyes, Wei Fazu smiled slightly and said, "In extraordinary times, extraordinary things should be done. Go quickly and don't hesitate." "Yes." Upon hearing this, Jiang Lin put away his surprise, stood up with the official document in his hand, bowed, and left the Black Law Department. Watching Jiang Lin leave the Black Law Division, Wei Tianjun also restrained his smile. "In extraordinary times, extraordinary things must be done..."

He muttered to himself and repeated what he had just said, as if he had made up his mind. The change in expression only lasted for a moment, and then Wei Tianjun picked up the document next to him and began to review it. As the Shaofu of the Arctic Exorcism Institute, almost all the government affairs of the Institute are on his shoulders. If it were not for Jiang Lin's existence, it would be common for the Black Law Department not to see Wei Tianjun show up for a hundred or eighty years. Especially in recent decades, he occasionally had to go to Fengdu to handle government affairs. Who made the top boss of Fengdu reincarnate and become a bad guy? ………… the other side. Jiang Lin sped all the way and arrived at the Marshal Tianpeng Mansion, not far to the east of the North Pole Exorcism Institute. Or to put it another way, more accurately. "The Jade Emperor ordered the construction of the Beiji Tianpeng Grand Marshal's Mansion." Jiang Lin looked at the majestic mansion in front of him and muttered to himself the contents on the archway. The four words "built by the Jade Emperor's order" represent one thing. That is, Marshal Tianpeng is qualified to establish a palace in the Heavenly Palace and create a small court of his own. Although he had met Grand Marshal Tianpeng twice, this was Jiang Lin's first time to come to the Grand Marshal's Mansion. Without any hesitation, Jiang Lin stepped forward and came to the side door of the Grand Marshal's Mansion. He bowed and said, "Jiang Xuanying, the fifth-rank mage of the Black Law Division of the North Pole Exorcism Institute, is here to pay his respects to the Grand Marshal on the orders of Wei Tianjun." Before he finished speaking, the door opened silently. No one came out to greet or ask questions, but a voice sounded in Jiang Lin's ears. "Come to the backyard." This is the voice of Marshal Tianpeng. Jiang Lin bowed again and then walked into the Grand Marshal's Mansion. Along the way, Jiang Lin met many immortals and gods, most of whom were from the Arctic Exorcism Institute. There are celestial beings and there are those who ascended to heaven. The Arctic Exorcism Institute doesn't care about the bullshit disputes between the Celestial Being Department and the Ascension Department. As long as you can do your job solidly, it doesn't matter what your background is. Although Jiang Lin didn't know anyone, most of the immortals and gods who came and went in the Grand Marshal's Mansion knew Jiang Lin, and they greeted him kindly and enthusiastically. Although other immortals and gods avoid the Black Law Wizard, it is not that exaggerated for the immortals and gods of the Exorcism Institute. Arriving at the backyard, Jiang Lin looked at the moon gate in front of him and was about to bow. After all, further ahead was the Grand Marshal's private residence, not a place for official business. Before he could say anything, Jiang Lin's eyes blurred. When I came to my senses, I was already in a martial arts arena. The training ground was not very big. It was made entirely of gray stones. There were many weapon racks on it, with various long and short weapons lined up one by one.

Just by looking at the flashing cold light and the murderous aura that is ready to be unleashed, you can tell that these weapons are not just for show, but have really been used in battle by some great god. Marshal Tianpeng is dancing with his spear. The Grand Marshal, dressed in a short Taoist robe, wielded a Kun steel spear so tightly that the wind blew on the gray stone slabs, leaving traces one after another. This is not magic power, but pure physical strength. Jiang Lin looked down at the gray stone under his feet and thought for a moment. Well, even if he used all his strength, he probably wouldn't be able to leave a white mark. The strength of this thing was a bit too high for Jiang Lin. Marshal Tianpeng put away his lance at this time, looked at Jiang Lin, and said: "Don't look at me too much. You are not a military commander. Even if you want to learn weapons, you shouldn't learn long weapons. It will only add to the burden." "Yes." Jiang Lin immediately forgot about the figure of Wu Chang Liu, who had left such a deep impression on him, and bowed, saying, "Greetings, Grand Marshal." "Well, did you get the official document?" Marshal Tianpeng placed the long spear on the shelf and asked casually. "Yes, Wei Tianjun gave me an official document that needs to be reviewed by the Grand Marshal." Jiang Lin handed over the document in his hand. The Grand Marshal took it, glanced at it casually, and without using a red pen, he just left a trace of energy on the document, which meant he agreed. The next moment, a golden light burst out from the document and landed on Jiang Lin's wrist. Suddenly, the Arctic Imperial Decree, which originally represented the fifth-grade heavenly talisman, looked even more refined and majestic. After a ceremony that was not really a ceremony, Jiang Lin "casually" became an upper-level immortal official in the heavenly court. He was only one step away from becoming a third-rank heavenly official who could be called a great god. "Do you think Benjun and Lao Wei are very casual?" Marshal Tianpeng looked at Jiang Lin jokingly, and when he saw the latter nodded, he smiled and said, "Actually, we shouldn't be so casual, but... who told us that this was decided by the Emperor?" "After all, if you don't have a higher rank for what you are going to do, you won't be able to suppress those proud earth immortals in Dongsheng Shenzhou." "The fourth-rank Heavenly Court of the North Pole Exorcism Institute is just right. After all, he has the Heavenly Court authority of the Imperial Censor and the Interview Envoy." Jiang Lin's expression changed when he heard that, and he stroked the brand new celestial talisman on his wrist, which represented the fourth-rank celestial official of the North Pole series, "Nine Heavens Golden Palace Censor, Nine Heavens Interviewer, and Inspector of the Exorcism Court." In my ears, I heard the voice of the Grand Marshal. "Chengxin Ruyi Pavilion, familiar with it?" Jiang Lin nodded subconsciously. They were old friends and they were very familiar with each other. After all, they had risked their lives for each other several times. "In the four major continents of the human world, there are traces of the activities of Chengxin Ruyi Pavilion." Marshal Tianpeng looked at Jiang Lin with a smile on his face, but that smile was full of iron and blood. "First, kill Yu Jun who manages Nanshanbuzhou, and then go to clean up Chengxin Ruyi Pavilion in Dongsheng Shenzhou." "In this matter, you are allowed to do whatever you want, but if there is any obstruction, you must act first and ask for permission later."

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