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**Chapter 1189: It Must Be a Mistake by the Human Emperor Network**

Shu Lin Moyu's military merit sources were very clear, with no issues. Most of it came from transactions, and as for why the transaction amount was so large, that was not something a small sergeant like Meng Gang could manage.

He couldn't possibly question his superiors or investigate Lin Moyu.

Lin Moyu's current status was different from before; just his honorary title was enough to overwhelm him.

If there were any more mistakes, Meng Gang wouldn't need to be a sergeant anymore; he might as well become an ordinary soldier.

After working hard for so many years, Meng Gang didn't want to ruin everything because of some personal grudges.

Therefore, Meng Gang didn't nitpick or cause trouble for Lin Moyu.

Lin Moyu smiled, knowing that Meng Gang wasn't a fool and wouldn't risk everything for a small gain.

Meng Gang returned the battlefield token to Lin Moyu, "Your military merits have met the promotion requirements. Now you just need to complete the promotion task."

Lin Moyu frowned slightly, "A task for military rank promotion?"

He had never heard of a task for military rank promotion.

Meng Gang said solemnly, "All soldiers need to complete a task to be promoted. If you're not a soldier, you naturally don't need to. But because of your honorary title, you need to complete a task to get promoted."

Lin Moyu understood; it was because of his honorary title.

Having an honorary title meant he was considered part of the military and enjoyed the same benefits as soldiers.

For example, he could buy rare items that only soldiers could buy and had the more important function of forming a private army.

Since he enjoyed these benefits, he naturally had to contribute.

Everything in the world is fair; you can't just reap without sowing.

Lin Moyu understood and remained calm, "If there's a reward, there must be a contribution."

Meng Gang glanced at him, "It's good that you understand. The task has been applied for and will be issued today. Before the task is issued, don't leave Fortress No. 1."

Lin Moyu asked, "Sergeant Meng, have you done a promotion task before?"

Meng Gang nodded, "Of course."

"What kind of task did you do? Was it dangerous? Can you tell me?" Lin Moyu continued to ask.

Meng Gang stared at Lin Moyu, as if saying: Are we that close? Why should I tell you?

Lin Moyu's smile didn't change, and he looked at Meng Gang warmly.

After hesitating for a while, Meng Gang sighed, "Everyone's task is different. There are individual tasks and team tasks. Some tasks are dangerous, and some are not."

"My task was to go to a place and find something."

"I can't tell you the specific content; it's a military secret, and we have regulations."

"But I can tell you that the difficulty of the task is related to personal talent. Generally, the higher the talent, the more difficult the task."

"Team tasks are more difficult than individual tasks."

"That's all I can say. You'll know the rest when your task is issued."

Lin Moyu remembered Meng Gang's words and smiled, cupping his fists, "Thank you, Sergeant Meng."

"No need to be polite. Last time was my fault. Consider this my compensation, and we're even." Meng Gang waved his hand, not saying more.

Lin Moyu smiled slightly, "Sergeant Meng was just doing his duty."

Leaving the military merit office, Lin Moyu looked back at the angular, black-gray, solemn building.

The whole building exuded a strong military atmosphere.

Before the promotion task was issued, he couldn't leave Fortress No. 1.

The task would be issued through the Human Emperor Network, so he had to stay within its coverage area. He understood why Meng Gang's attitude changed in the end.

Meng Gang wasn't a fool; once he calmed down, he could figure it out.

Maintaining a good relationship with someone like Lin Moyu was more beneficial than having a bad one.

Moreover, Lin Moyu now had an honorary title, making him somewhat part of the military, a comrade of Meng Gang.

Meng Gang had a good heart and could distinguish between important matters.

Lin Moyu didn't buy any equipment at the military merit office. He planned to wait for the task to be issued and then decide what to buy based on the task.

"I wonder if the military rank promotion task counts as a battlefield task."

"Never mind, I'll find a place to store the essence fire first."

Lin Moyu walked to another area. In the star fortress, there were quiet rooms specifically for cultivators to practice.

You just needed to pay some points to rent them, ensuring no external disturbances.

In the military merit office, Meng Gang's eyes were complicated.

He recalled the military merit records displayed by Lin Moyu.

Each military merit was detailed, which shocked him.

Especially when he saw that Lin Moyu had 3 contribution points, he was even more surprised.

Points, military merits, and contributions.

Points are the easiest to obtain, military merits are next, and contributions are the hardest to get.

Unless you do something significant for the human race, you can't get contributions, and even then, it's only 1 point each time. Meng Gang couldn't understand what Lin Moyu had done.

The more he couldn't understand, the more he found Lin Moyu terrifying.

This fear dispelled the slight displeasure in his heart, and he finally decided to make peace with Lin Moyu.

In the Great World, in the Vermilion Bird Star Region.

Zhang Ziyue, ranked second on the Potential List, had just finished a closed-door practice session.

Although his cultivation only increased a little, from True God Eighth Rank to True God Ninth Rank, his combat power had greatly improved, far more than his cultivation.

Zhang Ziyue knew his potential had increased again, so he checked the Potential List and found Lin Moyu still ranked above him.

A trace of resentment arose in his heart, "Lin Moyu, you don't dare accept my challenge. A coward like you has no right to be ranked above me."

"It seems the Human Emperor Network isn't reliable, letting someone like you be on the list."

After complaining, Zhang Ziyue muttered to himself, "With my current combat power, I should be able to rival a first-rank God King. Even if I can't win, I won't be far off."

"Fighting across realms, how many can do that?"

He felt a bit smug, "I wonder if my current combat power can get me on the Combat Power List."

"No, I haven't verified my combat power yet, so I can't be on the list. Unless I challenge someone on the list. Let me see, who should I start with?"

He opened the Combat Power List, automatically skipping the top ten, as they all had combat power exceeding fourth-rank God Kings, and he didn't want to seek abuse.

He counted down one by one, recognizing some and knowing their combat power.

Some he hadn't heard of, but being on the list meant they were strong.

Suddenly, his face showed surprise; he saw Lin Moyu's name on the Combat Power List.

Lin Moyu, ranked 35th...

To be ranked 35th on the Combat Power List, one must have at least third-rank God King combat power.

"Impossible, this can't be!"

"How can he have such strong combat power?"

"The Human Emperor Network must have made a mistake. How can a coward have such strong combat power?" Zhang Ziyue shouted in disbelief, as if stimulated.

He clenched his fists, his voice cold, "If it's not a mistake by the Human Emperor Network, then his realm must be higher than mine."

"I must find him and make him accept my challenge. I want to prove that I am the most outstanding genius, the first on the Potential List."

"In a challenge of the same realm, I, Zhang Ziyue, will not lose to anyone."

With that, he rushed into the teleportation array and disappeared.