Looting the life force of demons to forge a golden body Martial God-Chapter 376 - 364: Despicable Tactics, Lin Zhong’s Persuasion; Identity Issues, Quick Decision-Making, Mastering the Initiative!

Chapter 376: Chapter 364: Despicable Tactics, Lin Zhong’s Persuasion; Identity Issues, Quick Decision-Making, Mastering the Initiative!

"...So, I’ve become a hot commodity that everyone wants a piece of, and they’ve successfully stolen me from under your watch?"

Chu Feng looked at Lin Zhong in the holographic image, his expression not looking too pleased.

He had just finished poisoning a large camp containing hundreds of thousands of junior Demon Clan, evaded the eyes of Hunyuan Realm Demon Clan elites, assassinated a Yin and Yang Realm demon in a sneak attack, and had escaped successfully. He was completely exhausted at this time.

On his way back to the garrison of the Far East Defense Line, he received a call from Lin Zhong.

Lin Zhong sighed and said, "You’re too outstanding to conceal.

"My colleagues couldn’t persuade me, so they reported the unauthorized transfer of you here to the headquarters.

"If I don’t let you go, you’d be sent back to the front lines to fight for your life, and I’d inevitably be demoted and subjected to military law."

Chu Feng narrowed his eyes and asked, "When I was being attacked by the media of the Noble Clans, did they all put in effort then?"

Lin Zhong thought for a moment and said, "We belong to the Eastern War Zone here at the Far East Defense Line, and the officers here have a good relationship with me, most of them did put in an effort.

"There were also some officers at headquarters who were influenced by the Academy Alliance and contributed as well.

"As for the Central and Western War Zones... we don’t have deep connections there, they hardly helped."

Chu Feng scoffed and said irritably, "They wouldn’t lend a hand when I was down on my luck, but now that I’ve risen, they want to use me? And they dare to play the intimidation card? I spit on that!

"Commander Lin, let me make a round in the Eastern War Zone, and then you can send me back to the front lines. Let whoever wants to go to the Central and Western Zones go, I won’t serve them!"

Chu Feng was furious, but Lin Zhong had calmed down by now.

He shook his head and said, "Even if I send you back to the front lines, as long as they get through to the officers of the Vanguard Camp, they can still forcibly transfer you there.

"Once you’re under their control, you’ll be passive, and military orders are as heavy as mountains—they’ll crush you alive."

Chu Feng looked at him suspiciously and asked, "Commander Lin, from what you’re saying, are you suggesting I should go and help them?"

Lin Zhong sighed softly, "Even if I don’t send you, you’d eventually have to go there. After all, you’ve exposed too much, other war zones won’t let go of such a powerful weapon."

"..."

Chu Feng’s eyes narrowed with displeasure.

Although he was currently short on Attribute Points, wanting to rapidly advance to the pinnacle of the Zhou Tian Realm, a rough estimate required close to 5000 Attribute Points.

To upgrade "Demon-Breaking" to Heaven Rank would consume another three to four thousand Attribute Points, adding up to nearly ten thousand.

In this past month, by slaughtering 11 camps, he had only gathered a little over four thousand points, barely enough for upgrading his realm, and there was still a significant shortfall.

Eliminating demons was indeed the most efficient and safest method to earn Attribute Points currently, especially given the demons’ weak spiritual power, which was unable to detect his presence.

But taking the initiative for his own benefit was one thing; being coerced into battle was quite another, the latter making him very uncomfortable.

Lin Zhong noticed his reluctance and tried to soothe him, "Don’t be angry, this is also an opportunity for you to earn more military merits.

"After all, you’ve almost cleared out the camps here at the Far East Defense Line, to advance further, you can only try new places.

"It won’t be for long, just three months, it will pass quickly."

Chu Feng wasn’t ungrateful. Lin Zhong had always looked out for him and protected him, so he wouldn’t make things too difficult for Lin Zhong.

He merely sighed and said, "Eliminating demons is indeed what I need to do, and that’s fine, it’s just that the methods of those people vying for benefit disgust me."

Lin Zhong replied with a smile, "As the art of war states, seize the opportunity to intervene and control the main engine, progress gradually. Learn to turn the tables, the initiative is still yours."

Chu Feng looked at the rugged-looking Lin Zhong, who was showing off his knowledge, and couldn’t help but imagine a black-skinned wild boar reciting the Four Books and Five Classics while shaking its head.

He responded courteously, albeit speechless, "I don’t quite understand, please enlighten me, Commander Lin."

"Illiterate! You need to study hard. What’s the use of practicing martial arts without any education?"

Lin Zhong gently scolded him, then said, "Rather than reacting passively, it’s better to take initiative! I, Commander Lin, have risked my future to secure two promises for you.

"Use them well, and no one will dare to manipulate you; they will treat you with great respect as if you were a highly regarded deity."

He continued, "Firstly, regarding your identity, you will inspect other war zones in the capacity of a special combatant from the Far East Defense Line, answerable only to me.

"In other words, if someone gives you orders or sets targets, consider them as suggestions! Once out there, you only listen to me!" Lin Zhong said with a wink.

Chu Feng immediately understood that Lin Zhong hadn’t given him any actual orders; he had full autonomy!

"Additionally, the headquarters has already approached the wartime court to apply for a temporary suspension of your criminal status, so no one can leverage your criminal responsibilities against you!

"Of course, it can only be suspended for three months, after which it will be lifted."

Chu Feng gave a thumbs up, "Commander Lin, you have thought of everything!"

Lin Zhong laughed and scolded, "I may look rough, but I’m not foolish! Would I be a commander if I didn’t have brains? Hold on, there’s more. fɾeeweɓnѳveɭ.com

"Secondly, during this three-month inspection, in my capacity as the Commander of the Far East Defense Line, I grant you the power of ad hoc decision-making.

"You may freely choose your mission targets, timings, routes, and methods of execution without interference from local superior officers.

"As for the distribution of military merits, it’s the same as at home. Share the merits with them if you need them, and you can decide on the allocation ratio and discuss it with them.

"Also, if you feel a fatal threat, you may strategically relocate without affecting the battlefield situation or compromising the safety of allies!

"Of course, you’ll need to submit a subsequent report explaining the rational reasons for your movement, awaiting review.

"If the withdrawal is irrational, or if you flee from battle, or cause adverse impacts on the battlefield or losses among allies... if an inspection identifies issues, you can’t escape military prosecution!

"Ad hoc decision-making is also subject to military orders and must not be used to evade accountability!"

"..."

Lin Zhong spoke very seriously, clearly outlining the scope and prohibitions of ad hoc decision-making.

Chu Feng listened solemnly, indicating that he understood.

However, after Lin Zhong finished speaking, he asked somewhat puzzled, "Will the officers from other military zones agree to these two conditions?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Zhong sneered, "If they don’t agree, they can forget about the benefits of earning military merits!

"Once the wartime court’s approval comes through, once you leave the Far East Defense Line, your criminal status will be suspended, and nothing will be procedurally amiss.

"No one will have the leverage to manipulate me!"

Chu Feng smiled and said, "Alright, with your words, I feel reassured. I’ll go back and rest for a few days, train a bit, then set off."

Lin Zhong nodded in satisfaction, "Nurture your martial arts with combat, strengthen your combat with martial arts, using battles to refine your understanding of martial arts is extremely efficient.

"You’re very astute, lad, on the right path.

"Come back later; your military merits have also been calculated, and you can use them in other war zones to exchange for treasures your family doesn’t have."

Chu Feng smiled, revealing his pearly white teeth, "Rest assured, I’ll definitely bring back all the good stuff!"