Deities: Starting From Goblins

Chapter 999: Chapter 566: Crafting System_2 Chapter 999: Chapter 566: Crafting System_2 But reaching the Saint Seat Level already qualifies one as an elite.

They were training, their moves formidable and fierce, their eyes showing not a trace of hesitation or fear.

Logan watched for a while, and when their practice seemed nearly complete, he approached them.

And at that moment, the members of this elite squad also noticed him.

They sized him up from head to toe, their faces full of questioning and nonacceptance.

“You’re our new Commander?”

Logan hadn’t released his own pressure, so they were unclear about his strength.

A scoff came from one at the Third Level of the Saint Seat hierarchy.

“I thought you’d be someone impressive, but you don’t look like much, just a pretty face. I really don’t understand why the emperor would choose someone like you to lead us. Kid, do you even know what the Elite Team is? Do you think you can just waltz in as our Commander because you’ve got connections? To become our Commander, you have to pass our test first!”

As he spoke, the man brandished the weapon in his hand, full of provocation.

This Saint Seat Third Level soldier had originally coveted the position of Commander.

Since the previous Commander’s death, the position had remained unfilled.

Being the most skilled, highest in cultivation level, and the most senior, he seemed the most suitable candidate. Yet suddenly, Logan appeared—someone no one knew—and just like that became their Commander, by imperial command.

To be honest, most of them felt discontented, and those of the Saint Seat Third Level even more so.

He had reached this level through talent, and had regarded the Commander’s position as already his. But before it could be his, someone else had snatched it away preemptively?

So, to this new Commander, he was like a thorn in the eye, a sting in the flesh.

He was extremely displeased, to say the least.

By provoking the other party this way, and hoping to scare him off, if the latter resigned voluntarily, the emperor could say nothing, and he could naturally ascend to be the Commander of the Elite Soldiers.

The Saint Seat Third Level was very calculating, unfortunately, he was far too arrogant.

And far too underestimating of his opponent.

He assumed that the newcomer was at most a Third Level of the Saint Seat, never expecting that the person in front of him was far beyond his reach, at a level he could only aspire to.

“Do you mean you want to duel me, and you’re very displeased with me being the Commander?”

“Exactly, make your move. Whoever wins will be the Commander. Strength rules no matter where we are. Even if you are here by the emperor’s decree, you still need to earn our brothers’ approval before you can sit in the Commander’s seat.”

As he spoke, the man had already aimed his spear at him, eyes blazing.

But Logan simply flicked his hand and deflected the long spear aside.

“Normally, I might have time to play along with you, but now we’ve reached a critical juncture of life and death. You must have heard about the issue with the Demon Race; I do not wish to deplete any of you of your strength unnecessarily, so let’s forgo this duel.”

As he spoke, he naturally released his own majesty, the pressure of the Saint Seat Eighth Level, not hiding it in the least, serving as a lesson to them.

Without a profound lesson, they would not respect him.

When that pressure hit, almost everyone could not help but kneel.

They didn’t want to kneel, but the pressure was too terrifying, forcing them down.

In the face of such a discrepancy in ranks, they had no choice but to kneel in a line.

At that moment, there was no more arrogance on the faces of these elite soldiers, only shock.

“How… how did you do that? How is this possible?”

“Idiots, can’t you feel it? His strength is much greater than ours.”

“So, that’s why the emperor appointed him as the Commander.”

The Elite Soldiers whispered among themselves.

And the Saint Seat Third Level, his face had already turned pale.

He considered himself a genius, and the most formidable among many.

But facing this man’s pressure, he couldn’t even stand.

It was clear that the other’s cultivation level was not just a little higher than his. The Elite Soldiers always respect the strong; only the strong can lead them. And once the disparity is so great, even if the Third Level of the Saint Seat is unwilling, he wouldn’t dare to oppose openly.

In the end, he sighed deeply, lowered his gaze, and chose to submit.

“I lost,”
Afterwards, he gave a respectful bow.

Seeing this, Logan said no more and withdrew his imposing aura.

At this moment, the Elite Soldiers finally were able to breathe a sigh of relief, as if they had been reborn.

The one at the Saint Seat Third Level had no more complaints, only full of admiration.

“I realize now that I was blind and disturbed the Commander, please forgive me,”
Having said that, he bowed deeply to him.

“It doesn’t matter, I can’t blame you. I know among Elite Soldiers the strong are revered. It’s the same anywhere you go. You have such a spirit, and there’s nothing wrong with not wanting to submit to a new arrival like me. However, since you are now aware of my strength, from today onwards, I hope you can all obediently follow my lead and not do the same thing again!”

“Yes,”
The people spoke in unison, without a trace of rebuttal in their eyes.

After everyone had said this, a weak voice came forth.

“Um, may I humbly ask, Commander, what rank are you now?”

Those of lower rank found it very difficult to determine the rank of those higher than themselves—they only knew that his cultivation level was much higher, but not by how much.

Logan smiled slightly and uttered a few words.

“Saint Seat Eighth Level.”

The crowd inhaled sharply.

“The peak.”

They gasped again.

“Com, Commander, to be so young and have already reached the Saint Seat Eighth Level, isn’t that, that’s just too incredible!”

If it were not for the fact that Saint Seat Level could not change one’s appearance, they would have suspected that the person in front of them was some old monster. Otherwise, how could one so young reach the Saint Seat Eighth Level? That was something only a genius of geniuses could achieve.

No wonder the Emperor appointed him to parachute in as Commander. He truly had such ability.

Elite Soldiers admired those with real talent, and Logan undoubtedly had it.

“Commander is valiant; we cannot hope to compare.”

The one at the Saint Seat Third Level was already rushing to offer flattery.

Others glanced at the Third Level, revealing a bit of disdain in their eyes.

Such a sycophant, and to change so quickly at that.

Nonetheless, the others were also in shock. If someone was only a little bit behind you, perhaps you might feel an urge to challenge them.

But once the gap was too vast, not even jealousy was possible, only envy remained.

The Elite Soldiers looked at him with envy, their gazes somewhat admiring.

“Commander, you are truly formidable, indeed a young hero!”

“Commander, I have to admire you. After seeing you, I realize there are always higher mountains and more learned men in this world, and geniuses can be found everywhere. It was presumptuous of me to be so self-important!”

“It’s nothing; everyone has their own opportunities. You are also outstanding among ordinary people, and for all we know, there might be those above me who are even stronger. No one can claim to be the ‘greatest’. I just hope that we can all encourage each other and unite to resist the Demon Race.”

The spirits of the Elite Soldiers were instantly lifted, as they raised their hands and shouted in unison.

“Resist the Demon Race, resist the Demon Race!”

Seeing everyone so spirited, Logan nodded, quite pleased.

“Very good, warriors, I want to ask you, why do you stay here? Actually, with your cultivation levels, even if you didn’t serve as Guard Soldiers, you could live comfortably anywhere. Yet now, knowing of the Demon Race invasion, you still resolutely chose to stay. Why is that?”

Logan was curious, hence he raised the question on impulse.

The people looked at each other as if searching for each other’s thoughts.

Then, the one at the Saint Seat Third Level spoke first.

“I know I could leave, but this is my homeland, my country. To depart and leave everything behind, where could I go? If I don’t help it, I would live with a guilty conscience for the rest of my life. After all, my ancestors have been rooted here for generations, this is our foundation!”

“Me too, this is my homeland, how could I not protect it?”