Chapter 542: A Burden? The Fourth Vanguard Squad!

Vanguard Squad?!

Hearing this answer, War Zone Commander-in-Chief Tian Hui was secretly surprised.

The entire Zhen'an City had gathered seven or eight war regiments and guilds, with the number of ability users exceeding 40,000!

Each led by a different legion commander.

The Vanguard Squads, however, were not under the command of these legion commanders and enjoyed absolute freedom on the battlefield.

But while having freedom, they also needed to break away from the main forces of the legions to hunt down beast hordes.

This also meant facing an isolated and unsupported situation, with extremely high danger!

A moment of carelessness, and if targeted by a high-rank fierce beast on the other side, they could very well be instantly killed.

He had originally thought that Xu Jingming's coming to the front-line battlefield this time might just be to get an early feel for the battlefield atmosphere.

But he hadn't expected him to play so big right from the start!

And the entire southern border had only 15 Vanguard Squads.

Each Vanguard Squad had around 6 to 7 members, equivalent to a small ability-user squad.

Every member of a Vanguard Squad was a seventh-rank Master-level ability user.

In terms of strength, Xu Jingming wouldn't really hold them back.

"Alright, I understand."

Tian Hui nodded and said, "Once it's arranged which Vanguard Squad you'll go to, I'll notify you."

"Sorry for the trouble." Su Qingli nodded slightly.

Although Vanguard Squads were dangerous, they also got the most opportunities to hunt fierce beasts.

This arrangement should suit Xu Jingming's consistent character of liking to hunt fierce beasts......

Shortly after the military meeting ended,

the captains of the 15 Vanguard Squads within Zhen'an City were called to a somewhat smaller meeting hall.

"Hey, Iron Block, do you know why they called us over?"

"No idea. All the Vanguard Squads are here. Could it be that there's some mission they need us to do?"

"Let's wait, we should know the answer soon."

"......"

The 15 Vanguard Squad captains all knew each other. After gathering together, they chatted and laughed casually.

At this moment, a tall man wearing black combat attire pushed open the door and walked in.

His entire presence was far stronger than all the Vanguard Squad captains present — he was an eighth-rank Master Zongshi-level ability user!

"Commander Wang, you've finally arrived.

Suddenly summoning us here, is there some urgent mission from the Commander-in-Chief that needs to be arranged?"

A captain asked with a smile.

This Commander Wang was the number one general under Commander-in-Chief Tian Hui.

Usually whenever there was a mission, he was the one responsible for notifying them.

"There's no urgent mission. I called you here because there's a piece of great news to announce."

Commander Wang said with a smile:

"You should all know about Xu Jingming, the disciple of Lei Ting Martial Hall's hall master Su Qingli, right?"

"This time he's also come to our southern border's front-line battlefield, and he wants to join a Vanguard Squad for training."

"Which of your squads is willing to take him in?"

At these words, many captains exchanged glances, expressions somewhat puzzled.

One of them even asked tentatively:

"Commander Wang, the Xu Jingming you're talking about — it wouldn't be that Xu Jingming who was participating in the Genius Competition a few days ago, would it?"

"That's right, it's him." Commander Wang replied with a smile.

"It really is him!"

At these words, the 15 Vanguard Squad captains present all fell silent at the same time.

A 20-year-old fifth-rank upper, SS-rank ability awakener, seventh-rank Master-level combat power.

Undeniably, Xu Jingming was indeed a top-tier prodigy, and his combat power was decent enough.

But the battlefield was no child's play. The experience of hunting fierce beasts in the wilderness normally couldn't be applied on the battlefield!

Even seventh-rank Master-level ability users, when first arriving at the front-line battlefield, needed several battles to get used to the battlefield's rhythm.

In other words, if Xu Jingming joined, they'd still need to bring him along to get familiar with the battlefield's rhythm.

But right now the fierce beast army was lined up over at Senbai Canyon, and battle could break out at any moment.

There was simply no time to bring him along to get familiar with the battlefield's rhythm.

And it was obvious Xu Jingming wouldn't stay long at the front-line battlefield. This time coming over, he'd very likely only stay for a very short period.

Even if they got him used to it, he'd leave very soon.

More critically, Xu Jingming was no ordinary ability user.

Once Xu Jingming died at the front-line battlefield, the entire small squad might have to bear responsibility.

Under these circumstances, not a single Vanguard Squad was willing to bring such a precious burden onto the battlefield.

"Iron Block, wasn't your Squad 9 always clamoring for a seventh-rank strong-attack-type member?

Now you have the person, so why don't you want one anymore?"

Seeing no one speak up, Commander Wang raised an eyebrow and said proactively.

"No, no, Commander Wang, you must have misheard. Our Squad 9's combat power is extremely strong, we don't need to add members at all!"

The man called Iron Block gave a start and hurriedly shook his head and waved his hands.

Just kidding,

This war is on a very large scale, and they still want to kill as many fierce beasts as possible to accumulate military merit.

How could they possibly let a liability join the squad.

"If that's the case, then what about your Squad 7, Hammer? Didn't your team also lose a member before?"

Next, Commander Wang called over several more squad captains.

But without exception, they were refused.

"The commander-in-chief has already promised to let Xu Jingming join the vanguard.

You all acting like this makes things very difficult for me."

Commander Wang's brows furrowed slightly. "How about this, I won't ask anymore.

Rock, your Squad 4's strength is still decent. I'll have Xu Jingming report to your side later."

As soon as the words fell, the man called Rock immediately grew anxious and was about to speak.

Commander Wang, however, waved his hand:

"This is the commander-in-chief's order. If you have a problem, don't come to me — go find the commander-in-chief."

Having said that, he turned and left directly.

"Rock, congratulations, having such a powerful member as Xu Jingming join.

In this campaign, your squad's military merit should rise by quite a bit."

"That's right, that's right. We'll just be waiting to hear your good news."

"This Xu Jingming was called 'Lei Di' at the Genius Tournament.

Trust me, if you train him well, he'll absolutely be combat power above standard!"

"......"

As soon as Commander Wang left, the remaining captains gleefully teased a tall, burly man.

This man called Rock, whose real name was Zhou Yan, possessed an A-rank Earth-element ability.

He was a peak seventh-tier ability user, and his Earth-element ability was wielded with extreme might, which is why he earned the nickname "Rock."

"Get lost, get lost! Stop throwing stones at a man who's already down!"

Zhou Yan cursed a few times, then also rose and left.

Although he was very reluctant in his heart, Commander Wang had already spoken, and he had no way to refuse.

Now he could only hope that that pride-of-heaven Xu Jingming would give him a little less trouble......