As Zhao Haoran finished speaking, the two of them entered the grand palace.
Sitting in the center of the grand palace, Zhao Guang was listening to the reports of the core elders. Zhao Hongyu was sitting beside Zhao Guang, and she looked as tired as Zhao Guang.
When they saw Zhao Haoran walking in, they immediately turned to him respectfully and said in unison, "Greetings, Master!"
Zhao Haoran waved his hand casually to quiet them down.
"Father!" Zhao Guang and Zhao Hongyu stood up immediately and bowed to Zhao Haoran.
"Ok." Zhao Haoran nodded calmly. "Hao Ren came to check on the situation in the Dragon Palace, and I ran into him."
Zhao Guang and Zhao Hongyu turned to look at Hao Ren, feeling gratified.
No matter how the East Ocean Dragon Clan treated Hao Ren, Hao Ren was always concerned about the situation of the East Ocean Dragon Clan.
"I have an announcement to make …" Zhao Haoran turned to the dozen core elders.
The elders looked at Zhao Haoran and their expressions became even more solemn.
As the saying goes, a new emperor brings his own ministers. However, the lifespan of dragon cultivators ranged from a hundred years to a thousand years. These core elders who had reached the Heaven and Earth level were all loyal ministers who had followed Zhao Haoran to conquer the world hundreds of years ago. With their qualifications, even Zhao Guang could not truly control them.
However, they didn't dare to miss a word of Zhao Haoran's order.
Zhao Guang and Zhao Hongyu looked at Zhao Haoran's broad back and were nervous.
"This old dragon king took back control of the East Ocean Dragon Clan and started a war against the West Ocean Dragon Clan as soon as he returned to the country. What is he going to announce now?"
Hao Ren looked at Zhao Haoran and seemed to have guessed what Zhao Haoran was going to say.
The grand palace instantly became silent.
"Hao Ren will replace Zhao Kuo and lead the 100,000 royal guards and 800,000 navy soldiers," Zhao Haoran said slowly as his eyes lit up.
The elders stared with their eyes open wide.
Zhao Haoran's words meant that he was handing over all the military power of the East Ocean Dragon Clan to Hao Ren!
The person who had the supreme military power of the East Ocean Dragon Clan was Zhao Kuo, Zhao Haoran's most trusted third son and the most powerful cultivator in the East Ocean Dragon Clan!
Elder Lu and Elder Sun exchanged glances with one another, wondering if they had heard it wrong.
Everyone knew that controlling the 900,000 soldiers of the East Ocean Dragon Clan, especially the 100,000 Royal Guards, was equivalent to controlling the lifeline of the East Ocean Dragon Clan!
When Hao Ren walked into the grand hall with Zhao Haoran, these core elders looked at Hao Ren with jealousy and hatred.
From their perspective, if it weren't for Zhao Guang's insistence on protecting Hao Ren, the East Ocean Dragon Clan and the West Ocean Dragon Clan wouldn't have to fight such a tough battle, causing the East Ocean Dragon Clan to suffer huge losses overnight.
They could understand that Zhao Haoran wanted to protect the reputation of the East Ocean Dragon Clan and declare war against the West Ocean Dragon Clan with a tough attitude. However, the core elders couldn't understand why Zhao Haoran gave the military power to an 'outsider' like Hao Ren.
"This Hao Ren has neither the ability nor the strength. How can he command the East Ocean Army of nearly a million soldiers like Zhao Kuo?
Various thoughts surged in the hearts of the elders like a raging sea.
However, no one dared to question Zhao Haoran!
These core elders could contradict Zhao Guang on some key issues of the East Ocean Dragon Clan, but they absolutely submitted to Zhao Haoran!
"Grant him the title of Commanding General of the West Ocean Dragon Clan," Zhao Haoran continued.
Zhao Haoran's announcement showed that he didn't respect Zhao Guang at all. As long as he returned to the East Ocean Dragon Clan, Zhao Guang could only be a manager instead of an authoritative figure!
"Grant him the Commanding General Purple Gold Token," Zhao Haoran's voice entered everyone's ears clearly and shockingly.
Premier Xia, who was standing beside Zhao Guang, froze for a second before rushing out of the palace.
Hao Ren stood where he was.
He was wondering if he should accept or reject.
Accept or reject …
Neither was suitable.
He could only remain silent for now.
With his back bent, Premier Xia ran into the palace again.
Both of his hands were holding a dark golden square token high up in the air.
Zhao Haoran picked up the token and placed it in Hao Ren's hand.
Zhao Kuo had left this token in the East Ocean Dragon Clan when he was traveling.
Zhao Haoran placed the token in Hao Ren's hand, which meant that Zhao Haoran had transferred the military power of the East Ocean Dragon Clan from Zhao Kuo to Hao Ren.
In other words, he was transferring Zhao Kuo's position as the Commanding General to Hao Ren!
The purple-robed elders all widened their eyes.
If Zhao Guang handed over the military power to Hao Ren, these elders would definitely turn the palace upside down.
However, this was Zhao Haoran's decision, and no one dared to resist!
Hao Ren took a deep breath. Holding the heavy token, he looked at Zhao Haoran with a confused look in his eyes.
Premier Xia was in charge of the internal affairs of the East Ocean Dragon Clan. Since Zhao Guang didn't have any concubines, and he only had one child, Zhao Yanzi, Premier Xia had almost no power.
The purple-robed elders were the highest-ranking elders in the East Ocean Dragon Clan, but their roles were similar to the Cabinet. They provided advice and advice to the Dragon King and assisted him in dealing with the external affairs of the East Ocean Dragon Clan. No matter how senior they were, their individual power was limited.
The Commanding General controlled millions of troops and was the commander of the army. He was the ruler of the three armies and had the power of the commanding general!
He had the power to command troops and the power to control them! To put it simply, Hao Ren, who had the military power, was the most powerful person under the Dragon King!
He was truly below the Dragon King and above tens of thousands of people!
"Pass the order!" Zhao Haoran said coldly.
"As you wish!" Premier Xia walked out of the palace in a hurry to gather the important generals and announce the order.
Normally, when Zhao Haoran appointed Hao Ren as the Commanding General, he would choose an important day and gather all the generals to announce the order.
However, the East Ocean Dragon Clan and the West Ocean Dragon Clan had just gone through a big battle, and all the generals were patrolling their respective areas nervously. Therefore, they couldn't hold a grand ceremony in a short time.
In the grand hall, all the purple-robed elders were witnesses. Together with the tokens that symbolized the tokens, the news of Commanding General Hao Ren would soon be spread to every corner of East Ocean.
Since the order came from Zhao Haoran, the purple-robed elders in the grand palace didn't dare to say anything, but they weren't convinced.
No matter how they looked at it, Hao Ren couldn't be compared to Zhao Kuo. Zhao Kuo's prestige was earned through real battles. Around the East Ocean Dragon Palace, there were many demon beasts' territories, and Zhao Kuo led his troops to conquer them one by one, expanding the territory of the East Ocean Dragon Palace. He had many military achievements.
As for Hao Ren, how could he lead the million-strong army of the East Ocean Dragon Clan?
Last night, these purple-robed elders followed Zhao Haoran who was like a Heavenly God. Facing the crazy attack of the West Ocean Dragon Clan, they defended the East Ocean Dragon Palace with their lives and fought bravely until the end. Although the East Ocean Dragon Clan won, they also suffered heavy casualties. However, where was Hao Ren at that time?
However, facing Zhao Haoran's bright eyes, none of them dared to say, "I'm not convinced."
Zhao Guang and Zhao Hongyu glanced at each other in confusion. Elder Xingyue clenched her fists and frowned, not understanding Zhao Haoran's intention.
"Continue." Zhao Haoran waved his hand again and walked to the door, patting Hao Ren's shoulder.
A heavy force spread from Hao Ren's shoulder, and Hao Ren flew a few steps forward and rushed out of the palace.
"Follow me."
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