Chapter 245: I Won't Accept!

The next day.

Mie Long Cheng!

At the highest point of Mie Long Cheng.

On a huge square, countless Slay Dragon Army stood silently around the perimeter, each person's expression extremely solemn, as if waiting for something important.

Three sets of differently colored armor stood quietly on the square.

Like three different torrents.

Suddenly, heaven and earth trembled slightly, winds and clouds shifted.

A figure clad in golden armor stepped out from the void.

Countless Slay Dragon Army soldiers gazed fervently at that golden-armored figure, emitting low roars.

"We have seen the Mad King!"

"Mad King!"

"Mad King!!!"

Repeated shouts echoed across the entire square.

Countless Slay Dragon Army experts stared fiercely at the Mad King, their eyes burning.

The Mad King looked satisfied at the Slay Dragon Army below, then gave a slight nod.

"Silence!"

Instantly, the cheering ceased.

Such strict discipline speaks for itself.

On the square, four chairs sat quietly in the center.

The Mad King sat on the left chair, waiting quietly.

A moment later, eerie voices echoed between heaven and earth, like myriad ghosts walking, and the firmament instantly grew dark.

Moreover, a gloomy aura permeated the heavens and earth.

The Yin Ghost King's apparition appeared, a gaunt body clad in golden armor, with dark, shadowy eyes that swept over the entire Slay Dragon Army.

"We have seen the Yin Ghost King!"

"Yin Ghost King!"

"Yin Ghost King!"

A similarly fervent gaze rose from the myriad Slay Dragon Army, locking onto the Yin Ghost King.

The Yin Ghost King's mouth curled slightly as he gently extended his hands, pressing against the void.

"Silence!"

The entire force returned to calm once more.

The Yin Ghost King sat on the right chair, exchanged a glance with the Mad King, then likewise sat waiting.

After an unknown amount of time, drumbeats rang throughout Mie Long Cheng.

Boom!

Boom! Boom!

Boom! Boom! Boom!

A sound like a heartbeat echoed.

Above the firmament, a rift suddenly appeared, torn open by a mighty, brutal force.

A burly figure clad in golden armor slowly stepped out from the void.

Accompanying his emergence, golden dragon phantoms coiled and rose from between heaven and earth.

They emitted deafening dragon roars!

Roar roar roar!!!!

The dragon's roar shook the Nine Provinces!

The Mad King and Yin Ghost King, their expressions grave, rose to their feet and bowed toward the figure above the firmament.

"We have seen the Commander-in-Chief!"

As their voices rang out, behind them, countless Slay Dragon Army soldiers frenziedly gazed at the figure above the firmament.

In their eyes burned fervor, piety, respect, reverence, and various emotions.

They shouted frenziedly.

"We have seen the Commander-in-Chief!"

Their voices rose passionately, as if they would shatter the entire firmament.

The Slay Dragon King stood upon the firmament, his gaze like torches, and spoke in a deep voice.

"Slay Dragon Army, hear my orders!"

"Today is the ceremony for the transfer of command of the First Army, and also the day the title of Young Marshal resounds throughout Daxia; all Slay Dragon Army guarding the walls, assume first-level battle readiness!"

"Without my order, no one may enter Mie Long Cheng!"

His resonant voice instantly spread throughout Mie Long Cheng.

From all sides of the walls came resonant replies, loud and strong.

"We have received the order!"

In the next instant, terrifying auras burst forth upon the walls of Mie Long Cheng, revealing themselves to be Marquis-level Experts!

Within the Slay Dragon Army, aside from the Slay Dragon King,

Three Enfeoffed Kings, nine Marquises!

Grand Masters exceed forty in number.

This is the foundation of the Slay Dragon Army!

In all of Daxia, aside from the Martial Artists Association, no faction's foundation can compare to that of the Slay Dragon Army.

Even the Five Great Martial Academies are no exception!

The Slay Dragon Army looked satisfied at all this before them, then nodded slightly.

"All, sit!"

The uniform sound accompanied the Slay Dragon King's voice as it rang out.

All the Slay Dragon Army sat neatly on the benches.

The Slay Dragon King then came to the highest throne and sat down slowly.

At this moment, a Marquis-level Expert of the Slay Dragon Army stood at the edge of the plaza and proclaimed loudly.

"Please, Heaven Sword King!"

His words fell.

Above the firmament, myriad sword shadows frenziedly appeared, flashing with sharp light, as if they would tear apart the whole heaven and earth.

And amidst the dense sword shadows, a cold silhouette slowly emerged.

It was none other than the Heaven Sword King!

The Heaven Sword King stood arrogantly atop the nine-heaven sword shadows, his gaze sweeping over the Slay Dragon Army, and spoke lightly.

"Today, I am the commander of the First Army of the Slay Dragon Army; does anyone have any objections?"

His light voice, combined with the extremely terrifying aura emanating from the Heaven Sword King, instantly spread throughout the plaza.

Countless members of the Slay Dragon Army slightly changed their expressions.

Especially the Slay Dragon Army of the former First Army felt an unparalleled oppression, releasing it fully upon themselves.

The Slay Dragon King sat on the throne, his gaze likewise falling upon the Slay Dragon Army of the First Army.

The former First Army was led by the Overlord Heaven King, but now the Overlord Heaven King has betrayed the Human Race, and many of his close aides remain among them.

They might even cause trouble.

Sure enough, a cold laugh rang out.

"The commander of my First Army is only the Overlord Heaven King! I also only serve the Overlord Heaven King!"

The speaker was a Marquis of the First Army.

Back when the Overlord Heaven King was present, this person was his foremost confidant; even now that the Overlord Heaven King has departed, he still longs for him.

As soon as he spoke, many in the First Army promptly spoke up.

"That's right, my First Army only serves the Overlord Heaven King!"

"Besides the Overlord Heaven King, no one is worthy to be the commander of my First Army!"

They all stood up and bowed once to the Slay Dragon King on the throne.

"Commander, my First Army has always been led by the Overlord Heaven King; besides the Heaven King, we obey no one!"

"Yes, Commander, the First Army is the elite force of the Slay Dragon Army; not just anyone can lead it. Besides the Overlord Heaven King, we obey no one."

They repeatedly spoke to the Slay Dragon King, wanting him to revoke the Heaven Sword King's position.

"Impudent!"

The Heaven Sword King snorted coldly; a sharp sword instantly pressed against the throat of the speaking Marquis, needing only a step to easily slash his throat.

And behead him.

That Marquis's face instantly changed slightly; he could clearly feel that the sword beside his neck needed only a thought from the Heaven Sword King to easily annihilate him.

Yet a ruthless hue also appeared on his face.

"How? The mighty Heaven Sword King cannot convince us, so you prepare to kill to silence? With such audacity, how could you be the commander of my First Army!"

He sneered as he spoke.

He is a Marquis, even within the Slay Dragon Army an extremely important figure; he does not believe the Heaven Sword King would dare to kill him for face.

Even if the Heaven Sword King dared, the Slay Dragon King would not allow him to do so.

He raised his head to look at the Slay Dragon King, bowed, and said.

"Please, Commander, withdraw your order; the Heaven Sword King is hot-tempered and his strength is inferior to the Overlord Heaven King, making him unfit to be commander of my First Army."

The brows of the Mad King and the Yin Ghost King slightly furrowed.

At this moment, the Slay Dragon King seated on the throne lifted his eyelids and looked toward that Marquis.

Merely a glance caused that Marquis's body to tremble slightly.

He hastily lowered his head, yet his mouth continued to speak.

"Please, Commander, withdraw your order!"

The Slay Dragon King's fingers lightly tapped the armrest of the throne as he spoke lightly.

"The Overlord Heaven King betrayed the Human Race and colluded with the myriad races; this is a capital crime. Rather than pursuing him thus, you might as well go directly to the Divine Race to find him."

Upon these words, many strongmen in the First Army had their faces drastically change, instantly turning pale.

And that Marquis called 'Xiao' (the most fierce) trembled uncontrollably, hastily saying.

"Commander, I mean the commander of the First Army must be a powerhouse like the Overlord Heaven King to be qualified."

The Slay Dragon King gave that Marquis a deep look and said.

"Alas!"

"I have given you a chance!"

As his words fell, an azure dragon instantly appeared; before anyone could react, that Marquis was directly swallowed whole by the azure dragon.

Along with his flesh and blood, they were completely shattered.

In an instant, the entire plaza became utterly silent.

And those who had previously followed and shouted arrogantly turned deathly pale, hurriedly kneeling on the ground.

Please spare our lives, Commander; we were also forced!

Yes, please spare our lives, Commander.

The Slay Dragon King didn't even lift his eyes, speaking lightly.

Continue!

The Heaven Sword King nodded slightly, gazing sternly at the position of the First Army.

Now, is there still anyone who objects?

No one spoke.

Only then did the Heaven Sword King walk satisfied to the last chair and sit down.

Heaven Sword King!

Heaven Sword King!

Many soldiers of the Slay Dragon Army in the First Army also shouted loudly.

The Heaven Sword King lightly waved his hand, signaling them to be quiet, and then they quieted down.

At this moment, the Marquis standing at the edge of the plaza spoke.

Please, Su Yu!

In an instant, the whole world fell silent.

Su Yu's figure appeared in the plaza; he stepped lightly upon the void, slowly coming to the center of the plaza, gazing down at the countless Slay Dragon Army.

Su Yu's gaze swept over the Heaven Sword King, the Mad King, the Yin Ghost King, and the Slay Dragon King.

The Heaven Sword King, the Mad King, and the Yin Ghost King cast an encouraging glance at Su Yu.

The Slay Dragon King, meanwhile, transmitted his voice softly.

Relax a bit, be more confident. My disciple, the Slay Dragon King, having passed the trial to become Young Marshal is nothing out of the ordinary; whoever dares to object, you'll soon beat them into submission.

Su Yu's eyes flickered slightly.

Su Yu took a deep breath and spoke loudly.

Today, I am the Young Marshal of the Slay Dragon Army.

Is there anyone who objects?

His voice spread across the entire plaza; for a moment, the whole plaza murmured in whispers.

Su Yu's brows furrowed slightly; just as he was about to speak, he saw a figure in white armor rise from among the Slay Dragon Army.

I refuse to submit!