Chapter 254: Challenging the Captain

Chapter 254: Chapter 254: Challenging the Captain

"A reason?" Yi Xiaoyao’s brow furrowed slightly. ’So this is the Primordial Evil Alliance, ranked eleventh. They certainly are domineering. With the Secret Collection somewhere in their midst, it looks like finding it will be harder than I imagined.’

Right now, Yi Xiaoyao had no desire to fight them. Not only were there two Nascent Soul Transformation experts, but more importantly, this was their territory.

After a moment’s thought, Yi Xiaoyao smiled. "You two, I’m only here to join the Primordial Evil Alliance."

"Join our Primordial Evil Alliance?"

The man with the sword-like brows sized up Yi Xiaoyao coldly. "If that’s the case, then follow me."

The three of them descended from the sky onto a training ground in the city below.

The training ground was filled with Nascent Soul Realm experts sparring and chatting. When they saw the trio arrive, they all hurried over.

"Greetings, Squad Leader Yuan Lie, Squad Leader Leng Yan!"

Everyone on the training ground shouted respectfully.

Yuan Lie, the man with sword-like brows, nodded. He pointed at Yi Xiaoyao and said to a man with sunken eyes, "Black Crow, from this day forward, this guy is in your squad."

"Yes!"

Black Crow stepped forward and barked at Yi Xiaoyao, "Kid, get over here! As of today, I’m your captain! If you disobey my orders, I’ll kill you myself!"

Upon hearing this, however, Yi Xiaoyao simply frowned and ignored Black Crow.

"Hm?" Seeing Yi Xiaoyao stand his ground, Yuan Lie’s gaze turned cold. "Kid, if you want to join our Primordial Evil Alliance, you have to know the rules. I’ll let it slide this once. Follow Black Crow and learn how things are done."

"Wait," Yi Xiaoyao said, stopping the departing Yuan Lie. "I’m joining the Primordial Evil Alliance. Shouldn’t I at least be made a captain?"

He had only decided to join the Primordial Evil Alliance to make it easier to search for the Secret Collection. Being a regular member came with too many restrictions; having a position would naturally be more convenient.

The moment Yi Xiaoyao said this, everyone on the training ground erupted in laughter.

Yuan Lie also sneered, "Kid, you’re only at the fifth layer of the Nascent Soul Realm, and you want to be a captain in our Primordial Evil Alliance?"

Black Crow stepped forward and scoffed, "Hmph. In our Primordial Evil Alliance, only those at the peak of the Nascent Soul Realm are qualified to be captains. You’ve got a long way to go!"

"Haha, I bet this kid thinks the Primordial Evil Alliance is some run-of-the-mill minor alliance," the others added with derisive laughter.

Yi Xiaoyao raised an eyebrow. He’d noticed it too: both Yuan Lie and Leng Yan had a Cultivation at the First Realm of Nascent Soul Transformation, yet everyone called them Squad Leaders.

In a small alliance like the Moon Slaying Alliance, someone at the First Realm of Nascent Soul Transformation could be the Alliance Leader.

A Squad Leader at the Ninth Layer of the Nascent Soul Realm in an ordinary minor alliance would only qualify to be a captain here in the Primordial Evil Alliance.

’No wonder the Primordial Evil Alliance is ranked eleventh,’ Yi Xiaoyao thought. ’Just a single Sub-Pillar is worlds stronger than an ordinary minor alliance.’

Despite this realization, Yi Xiaoyao’s expression remained unchanged.

Yi Xiaoyao pointed at Black Crow and asked Yuan Lie, "If I defeat him, does his position as captain go to me?"

At his words, everyone on the training ground stared at Yi Xiaoyao in utter astonishment before bursting into laughter once more.

"You think *you* can defeat Black Crow?"

Yuan Lie shook his head and sneered. Black Crow was the captain he valued most. His strength was exceptional even among those at the peak of the Nascent Soul Realm; an ordinary expert at the Ninth Layer of the Nascent Soul Realm would be no match for him.

And now, some guy at the fifth layer of the Nascent Soul Realm was claiming he could defeat Black Crow?

Absolutely ridiculous!

Black Crow was already displeased that Yi Xiaoyao had ignored his command and had been planning to teach him a lesson later.

But now, Yi Xiaoyao was openly threatening to defeat him and take his captaincy. This only fueled his loathing.

"Squad Leader, since the kid is so arrogant, let this subordinate knock him down a peg and teach him his place!" Black Crow requested of Yuan Lie.

Yuan Lie nodded and said to Yi Xiaoyao, "You want to challenge Black Crow? Fine. But if you die at his hands, you’ll have no one to blame but yourself."

Yi Xiaoyao simply raised an eyebrow, unconcerned. "That depends on whether he has the skill to do it."

"Hmph! You overestimate yourself, you idiot. I’ll show you right now whether I can kill you or not!"

These words completely enraged Black Crow.

The ground beneath his feet instantly cracked as he shot forward like an arrow, crossing dozens of yards in a flash. The two sharp daggers in his hands glinted with a dark light, like a viper’s fangs. Accompanied by a piercing sonic boom, he thrust them directly at Yi Xiaoyao’s chest.

"So fast!"

"As expected of Captain Black Crow! Countless Nascent Soul Realm experts have died at his hands. He’s too strong!"

"Looks like Captain Black Crow is going for the kill. That kid is done for!"

"Hmph, that kid is just asking to die. A fifth-layer Nascent Soul challenging a peak Nascent Soul... I have no idea where he gets his confidence!"

The crowd on the training ground murmured amongst themselves, none of them betting on Yi Xiaoyao.

But faced with Black Crow’s assault, Yi Xiaoyao merely offered a faint smile.

SWISH!

A flash of cold, sharp sword light flared out. Yi Xiaoyao’s figure blurred, and the longsword in his hand struck down on the two incoming daggers, bringing Black Crow to an abrupt halt.

"Hm?" A flash of astonishment crossed Black Crow’s eyes. ’This kid... he blocked my attack so easily?’

’Then again, for him to challenge me so brazenly, he must have some reason for his confidence.’

’Looks like this kid isn’t your average mid-stage Nascent Soul. I guess I’ll have to get a little more serious.’

At this thought, Black Crow unleashed his Spiritual Power. Gripping his twin daggers, he began to spin rapidly, transforming into a black whirlwind that swept toward Yi Xiaoyao.

Yi Xiaoyao let out a soft, cold snort. Flame erupted from his longsword, and he sent a flurry of fiery slashes into the whirlwind.

CLANG! CLANG! CLANG! CLANG! CLANG! CLANG! CLANG...

An unending series of clashes rang out, leaving the onlookers completely astonished.

In their eyes, it was inconceivable that a mid-stage Nascent Soul could fight on par with a peak Nascent Soul like this.

But what happened next was even more unbelievable.

The two figures continued to clash in the center of the training ground. After countless exchanges, the black whirlwind that was Black Crow was gradually consumed by Yi Xiaoyao’s Flame, until it became a fiery tornado.

Trapped within the inferno, Black Crow let out a series of wretched screams before a single sword strike from Yi Xiaoyao sent him flying. He hit the ground and rolled around, desperately trying to extinguish the flames covering his body.

"It seems you don’t have what it takes to kill me, after all."

Yi Xiaoyao stood his ground, smirking coldly at the writhing Black Crow on the ground.

For a moment, the crowd on the training ground fell silent. In the next instant, they exploded into an uproar.

If they hadn’t seen it with their own eyes, they would never have believed it. Captain Black Crow, a peak Nascent Soul Realm expert, had been defeated so easily by some mid-stage Nascent Soul?

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