I Only Marry Widows

The divine position of the Nine Heavens Demon Subduing Venerate has found a new master. This news spread quickly like it had wings, causing quite a stir in the military camp.

Many Divine Generals stationed in the area personally arrived at the Nine Heavens Demon Subduing Palace, and even the Taiyi Demon-Suppressing Celestial Monarch and the Eight Desolates Demon Subduing Venerate turned their gaze towards this place.

Lu Chengfeng, clad in a black robe, had the Great Sun rising and falling behind him, with the Dragon and Tiger roaring on either side. The Ninth Layer Immortal Light enveloped him as he sat naturally on the throne within the palace, exuding an aura of majesty.

The Nine Heavens Demon Subduing Venerate, as one of the three Venerates of the Demon Subduing Celestial Army, holds the authority of inspection within the army and is one of the three major powers under the Taiyi Demon-Suppressing Celestial Monarch.

The previous Nine Heavens Demon Subduing Venerate disappeared for a thousand years, naturally drawing much attention to this divine position.

Many Divine Generals hurried over, some riding various Spirit Beast mounts, some in chariots, some piloting Magic Treasure Palaces, and some treading on clouds and light...

For a time, the Nine Heavens Demon Subduing Palace was bustling, with numerous Divine Generals gathered, and those below the rank of Divine General were not even qualified to appear.

Although the Nine Heavens Demon Subduing Palace appeared ordinary from the outside, it was vast within. Mountains, waterfalls, pavilions, ancient vines, old trees, and rare flowers and plants could be seen everywhere.

The first to arrive at the Nine Heavens Demon Subduing Palace were the Divine Generals directly under the Nine Heavens Demon Subduing Venerate.

The Nine Heavens Demon Subduing Venerate holds the inspection authority of the Demon Subduing Celestial Army, reputed to be able to act first and report later under the True Monarch. Such immense power naturally instills fear throughout the army.

However, whether the so-called inspection authority can be effectively enforced in the camp depends on the strength and methods of each Nine Heavens Demon Subduing Venerate.

Such a giant wielding the inspectors’ great authority in the military camp could not possibly stand alone and has three departments under their command: the Dongzhen Bureau, Inspectorate, and Prison Law Department.

Each of these three departments has elite soldiers and powerful generals.

The Dongzhen Bureau is responsible for inspecting military provisions, logistics, merits, and missions, getting into every nook and cranny of the camp. Although not involved in specific matters, it has the authority to supervise and audit, preventing internal collusion, embezzlement, bribery, and other corrupt practices.

The Inspectorate primarily supervises the army’s recruitment, training, expeditions, and rest, considered a department with nominal power but mostly symbolic significance.

After all, the other bigwigs and giants in the camp would not let these so-called supervisors interfere with military affairs.

So, a savvy and perceptive Inspectorate Supervisor would often turn a blind eye, as long as nothing overly excessive happens, everyone gets along well.

Lastly, there’s no need to elaborate on the Prison Law Department, the only violent institution under the Nine Heavens Demon Subduing Palace, primarily responsible for arresting, capturing, suppressing, and executing. Except for those few high-ranking figures in the camp, everyone else keeps their distance from the Prison Law Department.

The three department supervisors rushed over immediately after receiving the news to pay respects to their superior.

"Subordinate Yan Ling of the Inspectorate pays respects to the Venerate." Lu Chengfeng glanced slightly and found this person’s stature burly, clad in red iron armor, with a robust physique brimming with explosive power.

Most peculiar were two Dragon Horns growing from his forehead, emitting a starlike glow, radiant and brilliant.

Clearly, this was a Flood Dragon. To be appointed as a Supervisor of one department among many Divine Generals, his strength and background must be top-notch, otherwise, he wouldn’t maintain this position.

After all, the position of Supervisor is not a divine position conferred by the Divine Court but a jurisdictional role within the Demon Subduing Celestial Army. Although it doesn’t bring a direct power boost like a divine position, it still holds significant authority and profits.

Even Divine Generals would fight fiercely for it.

Especially since the Inspectorate’s role is prominent but lacking real power. Yan Ling sits securely, evidently with deep machinations and structured actions.

"Subordinate Demon Wheel of the Prison Law Department pays respects to the Venerate." Another supervisor arrived, enshrouded by a halo that faintly depicted a scene of Celestial Demons dancing wildly, yet maintaining a certain order, forming a massive light wheel akin to a millstone.

This was not any Divine Technique anomaly, but a Combat Technique Totem. However, this manifestation, spirituality, and resonance with the heavens far surpassed other Divine Generals, standing at the pinnacle of Divine Generals.

Lu Chengfeng’s pupils involuntarily narrowed slightly. In the past, he might not have understood, but now, with the Venerate’s Talisman Decree, merely a heart thought brought forth various pieces of information.

"What a character, just half a step away from condensing the Fighting Dharma Form, achieving True Monarch. This one is truly formidable, no wonder he securely holds the authority and strength of the most significant Prison Law Department among the Three Departments."

Following these two supervisors came a dozen Divine Generals, all bowing in salute, "We pay respects to the Venerate..."

Lu Chengfeng gently waved his hand, and the Great Strength of the Dragon and Tiger lifted everyone to their feet.

"Everyone need not be so formal."

"I am appointed by the Divine Court to this position. In the future, I will need everyone to work together to rectify the military laws."

"We shall obey the Venerate’s Talisman Decree." Even the most powerful Demon Wheel showed no defiance or dissatisfaction, all obediently cupped their hands and complied, as meek as could be.

Perhaps a True Monarch might have the capacity to contend with a Venerate-level Great Power, but the gap between a Divine General and a Fourth Grade Venerate is too vast.

Regardless of Lu Chengfeng’s personal strength or how he ascended to the supreme divine position, the moment he became the Nine Heavens Demon Subduing Venerate, he possessed the Dharma Form of the Demon Subduing Celestial God and the Great Divine Techniques of Subduing Dragon and Taming Tiger.