“Hearing Grandpa’s words, Chen Ying’er raised her head, her eyes blurred with tears, and said, ‘But now, the Demon Hunt Squads are either helping to defend the city or fighting the demons in their territory. Where can we find a strong enough Demon Hunt Squad to look for him? And even if you write to the Holy Union, it will take a long time for them to react.'”

Chen Hongyu smiled wryly and said, “What else can we do? I’ll write to Devil Subduing Pass again, asking them to send some assassins. It’s a last resort. Ying’er, don’t you understand in your heart how slim his chances of survival are?”

Chen Ying’er pouted, and just as she was about to cry again, a respectful voice came from outside, “Lord Temple Master, the Acting Holy Knight Commander from the Knight Temple has come to visit.”

“Acting Holy Knight Commander?” Although Chen Hongyu was bothered by Chen Ying’er’s matter, he dared not neglect the words “Acting Holy Knight Commander.” The Knight Temple was the head of the Six Great Temples. Although the Acting Holy Knight Commander’s strength might not be at the top of the Knight Temple, his power was definitely among the top few, even surpassing some Vice Temple Masters without real power.

“Quickly, invite him in,” Chen Hongyu said immediately.

Chen Ying’er stopped crying and anxiously said to Chen Hongyu, “Grandpa, the arrival of the Acting Holy Knight Commander is just in time. Ask him to send some Holy Knights to help search for him.”

Chen Hongyu said in a deep voice, “Child, calm down. Do you think Grandpa isn’t worried? He’s also my grandson-in-law! Let me meet the Acting Holy Knight Commander first. The Holy Knight Commander of the Knight Temple has actually changed. It seems Han Qian will stay in the Holy Union. You and your grandmother wait in the inner room for a while.”

“Okay,” Chen Ying’er agreed reluctantly, then helped her grandmother walk into the inner room.

This was Chen Hongyu’s office and the residence of him and Grandma Sanshui. The room was large, with a large living room outside, and a bedroom and a quiet room dedicated to cultivation inside.

Soon, the sound of clanking footsteps came from outside, and the voice of the person who had reported earlier sounded again, “Lord Temple Master, the Acting Holy Knight Commander has arrived.”

“Please come in,” Chen Hongyu’s expression had returned to normal.

Accompanied by the clanking footsteps, a tall knight in fine gold base armor walked in from outside.

Chen Hongyu was surprised to see that the Acting Holy Knight Commander was not only in full armor, but even his face mask had not been removed. He immediately felt a little displeased. This was not a battlefield, and the situation on the Soul Temple’s side was stable. For the Acting Holy Knight Commander to visit him in such attire was truly lacking in courtesy.

“Knight Temple Acting Holy Knight Commander Fine Gold Twelve greets Temple Master Chen. Due to certain inconveniences, I have not removed my mask. Please forgive me, Temple Master.” A clear voice came from inside the armor.

So young? This was Chen Hongyu’s first reaction. Before he could speak, a cry of surprise had already come from the inner room. It was Chen Ying’er’s voice. The next moment, accompanied by a gust of fragrant wind, Chen Ying’er, wearing her Soul Sacred Garment, rushed out of the inner room like the wind. Even Grandma Sanshui couldn’t stop her.

“You, you are…” Chen Ying’er came to the Fine Gold Base Knight and asked in a trembling voice.

Seeing her, the Fine Gold Base Knight also became surprisingly excited, “Ying’er, Ying’er, you’re here too. That’s great, saving me the trouble of looking for you.” As he spoke, the Fine Gold Base Knight raised his hand and lifted his mask, revealing an extremely young and handsome face. It was none other than Long Haochen!

Chen Ying’er and Long Haochen had partnered for several years, and she was very familiar with his voice. Therefore, she recognized him as soon as Long Haochen spoke. That’s why she rushed out of the inner room regardless of everything.

“Boss…” As if she had seen a relative, Chen Ying’er called out “Boss” and then plunged into Long Haochen’s arms and cried loudly.

Chen Hongyu watched in stunned silence, completely unable to understand how this magic trick was performed. Even this Soul Temple Master, a ninth-level spiritualist with extraordinary intelligence, could not understand the situation before him.

Grandma Sanshui also walked out of the inner room and came to Chen Hongyu. Seeing Long Haochen, her surprise was no less than Chen Ying’er’s. She whispered in Chen Hongyu’s ear, “This young man is Long Haochen! Why is he here? And he has become the Acting Holy Knight Commander.”

“Who is Long Haochen?” Chen Hongyu felt that this name was somewhat familiar, but he couldn’t remember who this name belonged to for a moment.

Grandma Sanshui recognized Long Haochen at the Demon Hunt Squad selection competition. Long Haochen was much taller now than he was then, and he looked much more mature and handsome. If it weren’t for Chen Ying’er’s shout of “Boss,” she might not have dared to recognize him.

“You fool, he’s the genius teenager from the Knight Temple. The leader of Ying’er’s Demon Hunt Squad! The one who destroyed the serpent demon god Andromalius’s demon god pillar.”

Hearing Grandma Sanshui’s words, Chen Hongyu finally realized that the young man in front of him was the first genius in the history of the Knight Temple, the Son of Light Long Haochen.

Long Haochen comforted Chen Ying’er while apologizing and saluting the two elders again.

Grandma Sanshui slowly stepped forward, nodded to Long Haochen with a smile, and then pulled Chen Ying’er out of his arms. Although Chen Ying’er and Long Haochen had once been in the same Demon Hunt Squad, in Grandma Sanshui’s eyes, her granddaughter was no worse than this Son of Light. Moreover, Chen Ying’er had a fiancé. It wouldn’t be good for her to be too close to Long Haochen, as rumors might spread.

“Boss, you must save him!” Although Chen Ying’er was pulled away by her grandmother, she couldn’t help but say.

Long Haochen was stunned. Grandma Sanshui reprimanded from the side, “You girl, why can’t you be more calm? The Acting Holy Knight Commander is here to see your grandfather.”

Chen Ying’er looked at Long Haochen aggrievedly and said, “Boss, I’ll tell you later. You must help me.”
Long Haochen couldn’t help but feel a pang of heartache seeing the tears streaming down her delicate face. Without hesitation, he nodded. Although Chen Ying’er was actually older than him, he had always treated her like a younger sister within the team. Chen Ying’er was straightforward and, despite being the weakest in terms of strength, never showed fear in the face of any danger. This was the first time Long Haochen had ever seen her so distraught and tearful.

Chen Hongyu had been observing Long Haochen with a slightly puzzled gaze. Only after Chen Ying’er calmed down did he slowly say, “Holy Knight Commander, Ying’er has been impolite, please forgive her. Are you newly promoted to Holy Knight Commander?”

Long Haochen, naturally understanding the meaning of the Spiritual Sage, immediately took out his token and his grandfather’s letter and handed them over.

After reading Long Tianyin’s letter, Chen Hongyu revealed a hint of regret on his face and said blandly, “I understand Tianyin’s intentions. Holy Knight Commander may stay here for a while.”

Long Haochen said, “Hall Master Chen, we may not be able to stay here for long. After leaving here, we still need to go to the Priest Temple and meet our last companion.”

Chen Hongyu’s eyes flashed slightly, and he said, “Holy Knight Commander, I’m afraid I have some disappointing news for you. Since your Demon Hunt Squad has disbanded, I don’t intend to let Ying’er rejoin the Demon Hunt Squad. She must stay in the temple.”

“Ah?” Long Haochen was greatly surprised, and so was Chen Ying’er.

Since Long Haochen had come out of seclusion, he had reunited with several companions, but this was the first time he had encountered such a situation. Chen Hongyu actually disagreed with allowing Chen Ying’er to return to the team.

Chen Ying’er was about to speak, but Granny Sanshui stopped her and even used spiritual power to seal her ability to speak. She could only anxiously watch her grandfather and Long Haochen.

Chen Hongyu said, “Holy Knight Commander can represent the Knight Temple, so I won’t hide anything. Ying’er’s innate inner spiritual power is above ninety. She is the Soul Saintess of our Soul Temple, and the first genius in the history of the Soul Temple to inherit the Soul Saint Armor. Therefore, she must stay in the temple and inherit my mantle in the near future, becoming the next Hall Master of the Soul Temple. Therefore, her identity is special and she is no longer suitable to be a Demon Hunter and take risks.”

After hearing Chen Hongyu’s words, Long Haochen fell silent. He turned to look at Chen Ying’er. Although Chen Ying’er was restrained by her grandmother, her anxious eyes had already told Long Haochen a lot.

Long Haochen said, “Hall Master Chen, shouldn’t you listen to Ying’er’s own opinion? If she doesn’t want to be a Demon Hunter again, I will never force her. But, as you know, a Demon Hunt Squad is composed of various professions. If Ying’er is missing, we are not a complete Demon Hunt Squad.”

Chen Hongyu said blandly, “That’s simple. There are many young and powerful people in my Soul Temple. Holy Knight Commander can choose one. I will report to the Saint Union and make an exception to allow your team to change members.”

Even Granny Sanshui said he was stubborn. It was easy to imagine the temperament of this Soul Temple Hall Master. Once he had decided on something, it was rare for him to change his mind.

Long Haochen looked at Chen Ying’er helplessly, but saw that her eyes had changed even more drastically, and she was anxiously shedding tears.

“Hall Master Chen, please think twice. As the Hall Master of the Soul Temple, you have no right to order Demon Hunters.”

Chen Hongyu’s face froze, “Holy Knight Commander, please pay attention to your status. You are not qualified to speak to me like that. You may leave.”

An order to leave. Compared to Li Zhengzhi, the Hall Master of the Mage Temple, this Hall Master Chen’s attitude towards Long Haochen was much worse. Of course, the more important reason was because of Chen Ying’er.

Long Haochen frowned slightly and said, “No, you are wrong. I believe I am qualified to talk to you. In addition to being the Holy Knight Commander, I also have the title of Demon Hunt Squad.”

Chen Hongyu was stunned, “Young man, be careful what you say. You can’t just pull out anything as a banner. How old are you? What is your cultivation level? Why would you have the title of Demon Hunt Squad?”

The title Long Haochen was referring to was naturally the most top-tier Title Grade Demon Hunt Squad. That was the supreme glory of the Demon Hunt Squad! It was also the most prestigious of all Demon Hunt Squads. The leader of a Title Grade Demon Hunt Squad definitely had a status equal to that of the Hall Masters of the major temples.

Long Haochen said blandly, “If I remember correctly, according to the Alliance regulations, there is a situation in which one can obtain the title of Demon Hunt Squad in advance even if their cultivation level is insufficient. This situation is when one has made sufficient contributions to the Alliance.”

Chen Hongyu said coldly, “Are you referring to your destruction of the Demon God Pillar of the Snake Demon God Andromalius? Indeed, this achievement can give you such honor. However, the destruction of Andromalius’s Demon God Pillar is just your side of the story, and the Alliance has not yet confirmed it. You have added the title of Title Grade Demon Hunt Squad to yourself without authorization, which is a bit arrogant, isn’t it?”

Long Haochen shook his head and said, “No, I am not referring to this contribution. There is also no clause in the Demon Hunt Squad regulations that destroying a Demon God Pillar can earn you a title. However, there is such a clause in the Demon Hunt Squad regulations. If a Demon Hunt Squad kills three or more Demon Gods, they are qualified to obtain a title in advance.”

Chen Hongyu was shocked, “Are you saying that you have killed more than three Demon Gods?”

Long Haochen stomped his right foot on the ground, and golden light flowed, stripping off the Adamantine Foundation Armor on his body. He lifted his sleeve to reveal his Merit Token.

“The Merit Token’s records will not be false. Hall Master Chen can have someone verify it. We have successively attacked the Snake Demon God Andromalius, the Azure Fiend Knight Si’er, and the Insight Demon God Crocell. And the final blow was completed by me.”

Hearing him say this, Chen Hongyu couldn’t help but change his expression, and so did Granny Sanshui on the side.

Chen Ying’er had told these two in detail about the process of Long Haochen and the others killing the Snake Demon God Andromalius, but they didn’t expect that Long Haochen could kill two more Demon Gods.

It could be said that killing Andromalius was lucky, but could he be lucky every time he killed a Demon God?
Moreover, Long Haochen was right. According to the rules of the Demon Hunt Squads, they were indeed qualified to receive a title, and they no longer needed to undergo level assessments. This title would stay with them permanently. And the glory of being a member of a titled Demon Hunt Squad even surpassed the status of the Temple Lord.

After all, the Temple Lord is a ruler and commander, or rather, a controller. But titled Demon Hunters are absolute heroes in the Temple Alliance!

Chen Hongyu’s expression softened slightly, and he subconsciously asked, “Then what is your title now?”

Long Haochen said in a deep voice: “When we left the Southeast Fortress, I had already asked Qiu Yonghao, the Temple Lord of the Warrior Temple, to provide proof and formally apply to the Alliance to obtain a title. We once saw the legendary figures of the Demon God’s Fall Demon Hunt Squad in the Devil Expelling Pass. At that time, Temple Lord Chen Zidian asked me if I would be willing to inherit their title in the future. I refused. Simply killing Demon Gods cannot bring peace and development to humanity. At that time, my partners and I decided on our future title. This title is called: Dawn of Light.”

(To be continued)

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