"Preparing to join the Black Dragon Guard?"

Upon hearing Qian Duoduo's words, the faces of the Silver Armor Guards all changed. They looked at Wang Ruoxie's trio with added respect in their eyes.

They all clearly understood what joining the Black Dragon Guard meant and knew what kind of people were eligible to join.

However, they still looked at Wang Ruoxie's trio with skepticism. After all, the conditions to join the Black Dragon Guard were extremely strict. Even within the Imperial Capital, not many could qualify.

Seeing that these soldiers were not quite convinced by his words, Qian Duoduo pulled out a palm-sized black token.

The token had a vividly carved dragon on it, whose body glimmered faintly, as if it could fly out and soar into the sky at any moment.

"One Dragon Order of the Black Dragon Guard."

Upon clearly seeing the token in Qian Duoduo's hand, the soldiers of the Silver Armor Guard immediately froze in their expressions and then knelt down on one knee, saluting Qian Duoduo: "Greetings, Decurion, sir."

"At ease."

Qian Duoduo looked at Wang Ruoxie proudly before addressing the Silver Armor Guards.

"Sir, please!"

After standing up, the Silver Armor Guards spoke in unison to Qian Duoduo.

"Boss, let's go in."

Saying this to Wang Ruoxie, Qian Duoduo walked into the city with his head held high, full of pride.

"This guy..."

Wang Ruoxie shook his head helplessly, then he and Xiao Ningyue followed, stepping into the Imperial Capital of the Great Yu Imperial Dynasty.

"Boss, do you have something you want to ask me?"

Walking on the bustling and wide streets, Qian Duoduo said to Wang Ruoxie.

"No."

Wang Ruoxie glanced at Qian Duoduo and shook his head.

Though he was curious about how Qian Duoduo obtained the Black Dragon Guard token, he didn't intend to ask. It's not that he's being hard-headed; it's just he knew that even if he didn't ask, this guy wouldn't be able to resist telling him.

After spending time together these days, he had pretty much figured out Qian Duoduo's character. His temperament was quite simple and honest, with a strong sense of loyalty, making him a friend worth having.

However, this guy was truly a chatterbox and had a very thick skin.

"Boss, just ask me. If you don't ask, how will I know you want to know? When you ask, I can tell you what you want to know."

Qian Duoduo pouted and said, "Boss, just ask me."

Hearing this slightly adorable tone, Wang Ruoxie couldn't help but shiver, secretly wishing someone would take care of this strange character.

"Alright, I'll ask you—how did you get this token?"

Wang Ruoxie, secretly speechless, then asked Qian Duoduo.

"Heh heh..."

Having his wish fulfilled, Qian Duoduo smiled smugly and said, "I didn't go to the Eastern Domain for the trial. Instead, not long ago, I passed the Black Dragon Guard's Nine-Tiered Tower test, reaching the Ninth Layer of the First Layer. Not only did I earn ninety merit points, but also directly advanced to become a Decurion of the Black Dragon Guard."

"Nine-Tiered Tower?"

Upon hearing Qian Duoduo's words, Wang Ruoxie and Xiao Ningyue both showed curiosity.

"The Nine-Tiered Tower has nine tiers, each tier divided into nine layers, totaling eighty-one layers."

Qian Duoduo nodded slightly and continued, "At least Acupoint Condensation Realm First Layer cultivation is needed to enter the tower. Each layer climbed yields corresponding merit rewards. If you pass a tier, you get merit rewards and directly gain a position in the Black Dragon Guard."

"The Nine-Tiered Tower corresponds to the nine-tiered roles in the Black Dragon Guard. Passing the First Layer grants a One Dragon Order, making you a Decurion. Passing the Second Layer gives a Two Dragon Order, promoting you to Centurion, and so on."

"If you pass the Ninth Layer, reaching the eighty-first layer, you earn the Nine Dragon Order, not only becoming the Commander-in-Chief of the Black Dragon Guard but also being officially appointed Marquis Wu of the Great Yu Imperial Dynasty by His Majesty."

"Know that the Great Yu Imperial Dynasty is based on Martial Art; the position of Marquis Wu even surpasses some Princes. Becoming a Marquis Wu is a supreme honor."

Finishing, Qian Duoduo turned his eyes to Wang Ruoxie, saying, "Boss, rest assured, once you join the Black Dragon Guard, I, as a Decurion, will cover for you. Anyone dares to bully you, they're going against Qian Duoduo."

He gave his fleshy chest a firm smack, speaking earnestly.

However, his eyes, squinted almost shut, revealed his inner thoughts; imagining the boss soon becoming his subordinate, he must be overjoyed.

"It seems the top three in the trial tournament can also directly obtain positions in the Black Dragon Guard. I wonder what position as the first place I would get."

Wang Ruoxie ignored Qian Duoduo's antics, pondering.

He was quite eager to see what position he'd receive in the Black Dragon Guard, likely not the lowest rank of Decurion, given that he was the champion of the Eastern Domain trial tournament.

As for Xiao Ningyue, she could choose to challenge the Nine-Tiered Tower; based on her cultivation power, passing the First Layer shouldn't be a problem.

Without delay, the three headed towards the Black Dragon Guard's location.

A few hours later, they arrived at the Dragon Guard Camp located at the heart of the Outer City.

The entire Imperial Capital was divided into the Outer City, Inner City, and the power center of the Great Yu Imperial Dynasty, the Imperial Palace.

The Dragon Guard Camp in the Outer City was merely a base for the Black Dragon Guard. Ordinary soldiers and low-tier officers like Decurion, Centurion, and Chiliarch were all gathered here.

As for high-tier officers above Chiliarch, they resided in the Dragon Hall within the Inner City.

Wang Ruoxie and his companions proceeded to walk toward the Dragon Guard Camp, but at that moment, another group approached from a different direction.

This group consisted of over a dozen men and women, all clad in luxurious clothing, exuding an extraordinary aura.

However, their handsome faces uniformly wore a proud expression, looking down on everyone.

Clearly, these were noble descendants of significant status, especially the leading young man who radiated an innate noble aura.

Wang Ruoxie's gaze swept over these people, and his eyes suddenly narrowed as he spotted a familiar face, Feng Yangyu.

In the Eastern Domain trial tournament's ranking battle, he had defeated Feng Yangyu with a single finger, as the latter sought to obtain his Star Shattering Finger, which Wang Ruoxie bluntly refused.

Unexpectedly, they met outside the Dragon Guard Camp.

At this moment, Feng Yangyu also seemed to notice Wang Ruoxie, pausing slightly before a cold gleam flashed in his eyes.

He then leaned close to the noble young man, whispering a few words, and pointed in the direction of Wang Ruoxie's trio.

The noble young man turned his gaze to Wang Ruoxie's group, and when his eyes fell upon Xiao Ningyue's stunning face, he couldn't help but be dazzled.

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