Chapter 549: Forming Squads, Joining Xiao Yun

"Now... we begin forming squads!"

Xiao Yun's voice rang out over the plaza.

"The name I call out will be the candidate who can become squad captain; you may decide whether to join the squad based on the person who becomes captain."

"A successfully formed squad will become a brand‑new Blade Executor Squad of the Blade Executor Court, whereas a failure will lead to an immediate chaotic reshuffle."

"Each of your guardians will arrange you into a brand‑new Blade Executor Squad!"

Xiao Yun's clear voice echoed across the entire plaza.

Su Yu's eyebrows lifted slightly, "Blade Executor Squad? That's somewhat interesting."

Beside him, Hong Luan looked pitifully at Su Yu and said.

"Brother Su Yu, I want to be in a squad with you."

Su Yu's mouth twitched slightly.

To be honest, Su Yu didn't have many romantic thoughts toward Hong Luan; he treated her more like a little sister.

After all, Hong Luan wasn't that old; she was just barely eighteen now.

She was one or two years younger than Su Yu.

One could say Hong Luan's talent is truly terrifying.

Among the entire new generation of Blade Executors.

Hong Luan is definitely the youngest, yet her strength places her within the top fifteen.

Clearly, Hong Luan's talent is frighteningly formidable.

If it weren't for this Blade Executor assessment of the Four Great Domains, with an extra Su Yu, perhaps Hong Luan would have taken first place.

Su Yu shook his head and said, "With your talent, earning a captain position is certainly possible."

"I estimate that this time's Blade Executor Squad will have captains drawn from the official Blade Executors, with some reserves later selected."

"Then some powerful reserve Blade Executors will pass the Blade Executor Court's assessment and become official Blade Executors."

"The remaining people can still join the squad, but in the short term, becoming a true Blade Executor will be difficult."

Su Yu speculated.

After all, among this batch of Heavenly Elite, only a dozen or so qualify to become official Blade Executors.

The rest are reserve Blade Executors.

Even a powerhouse like Gan Tianlei, who has cultivated the Eighth‑grade Dao to ninety‑seven thousand li.

also lost the Blade Executor position.

Became a reserve Blade Executor.

Next comes the Blade Executor Court's assessment.

Sure enough, just as Su Yu finished speaking.

Xiao Yun's voice followed immediately.

"First one, Su Yu!"

The voice rang out.

One by one, eyes fell on Su Yu.

In those looks were envy, admiration, and of course resentment and jealousy.

Among the crowd.

Qin Wudao stared at Su Yu with a cold expression; although the order of names mattered little, Qin Wudao, as a prince of the Great Wei Empire, was also a top-tier demonic prodigy.

He enjoyed the highest privileges everywhere.

Now, being trampled by someone from a Four Great Domain is naturally uncomfortable.

"Brother Qin, he's just Su Yu. Even though he luckily received an audience with the court masters, so what? As long as you, Brother Qin, appear stronger than Su Yu, I think those court masters will certainly take notice of you."

A few lackeys beside Qin Wudao echoed his words.

Qin Wudao's talent is terrifying, and he also has an extremely powerful backing.

The Great Wei Empire, though not the top power in the Central Immortal Realm, still has a Saint‑Realm strongman stationed there.

Looking across the entire Central Immortal Realm, it is also a top‑tier force.

After all, to be a top force in the Central Immortal Realm, one must have at least one Saint‑Realm strongman.

Even among top forces, there are strong and weak ones.

Currently, the strongest in the Central Immortal Realm are the Blade Executor Court, the Holy Temple, and the Nine‑Nether Furnace.

In each of these three major forces, at least three saints are stationed.

The remaining ones are also top‑tier, but still fall short of the three powers of the Blade Executor Court.

Of course, this only concerns the Human Race's forces.

The Demon Race's forces are not included.

This shows how massive the Great Wei Empire truly is.

Therefore, beside Qin Wudao, even though these Heavenly Elite all look down on him, he still has gathered many lackeys.

The one who just spoke is one of them.

"Exactly, Brother Qin, what is Su Yu anyway? He just got lucky in the training and happened to beat you. Compared to your background, who can match you? Moreover, you've grasped the existence of the Eighth‑grade Law, so you will surely become an Imperial‑Realm strongman."

"With the Great Wei Empire's support, even becoming a saint is not impossible."

"Even if Su Yu follows the Ninth‑grade Law, without massive faction resources, how far can he go? At best he'll only reach the Imperial Realm."

The lackeys around Qin Wudao kept flattering him.

Indeed, amid wave after wave of compliments,

Qin Wudao's expression gradually softened.

"Hmph! Let him be arrogant for a while first; once the squad is formed, I will make the entire Execution Blade Court know that I am the top monster of this cohort!"

Qin Wu Dao said proudly.

Along with that, he also received the assent of many lackeys.

Above the heavens, Xiao Yun's voice continued to sound.

"Second, Qin Wu Dao!"

"Third, Zong Shaoqing!"

"Fourth, Gu Ming!"

"Fifth, Zi Qing!"

"Sixth, Yun Bufan!"

Xiao Yun's voice kept resonating.

When he finally read the last person's name, Xiao Yun's voice paused briefly.

"Fifteenth, Hong Luan!"

Xiao Yun pronounced the name of the one who could become squad leader this time.

Hong Luan became the last qualified official Execution Blade Court member eligible to be squad leader.

Behind Hong Luan were several other official members, but Hong Luan's strength and talent were somewhat greater than theirs.

Therefore, the final person was replaced by Hong Luan.

Hearing her name called, Hong Luan instantly became a bit anxious.

She wanted to be in the same squad as Su Yu, after all.

So, when Xiao Yun said her name, Hong Luan immediately raised her small hand and said anxiously.

"Guardian, may I relinquish the squad leader title? I want to be in the same team as Brother Su Yu!"

At these words, many people looked at Hong Luan in surprise.

Relinquish the squad leader title?

One must know that the leader's position grants many advantages in the allocation of the squad's supplies.

It allows one to advance one's cultivation faster.

Many people were eager to obtain the leader title, yet this little girl still wanted to give it up.

And for... Su Yu?

For a moment, some people's gazes toward Su Yu turned slightly unfriendly.

Many Heavenly Pride warriors made it to the Execution Blade Court this time, but most were male; there were few girls.

Moreover, among these girls, Hong Luan could be compared with Zi Qing; not only is her talent great, but her looks are also top‑notch.

Though she hasn't, like Zi Qing, broken the laws.

Yet Hong Luan is young.

So, upon arriving, Hong Luan attracted the attention of many bachelors.

Even more people felt some admiration for Hong Luan.

Now, hearing that Hong Luan gave up the leader title for Su Yu, countless men who had hearts for Hong Luan let out sighs of heartbreak.

In the crowd, Zong Shaoqing frowned and glanced at Su Yu.

He also belonged to those who admired Hong Luan, and came from Nine Nether Refinement, a top force comparable to the Execution Blade Court.

As for why he didn't stay properly within Nine Nether Refinement, naturally he had his own reasons.

Moreover, the Execution Blade Court is a neutral faction.

Even people from the Holy Temple and from Nine Nether Refinement can join it.

It does not affect one's status.

"Su Yu..."

Zong Shaoqing's gaze toward Su Yu was slightly unfriendly.

Above the heavens, Xiao Yun heard Hong Luan's voice and was clearly taken aback.

After all, in all this time, he had never seen anyone willing to give up the leader title.

After a brief hesitation, Xiao Yun agreed.

After all, this matter isn't forced; even forming squads is voluntary, and only when one cannot form a squad at the end will they be forced to.

"Oyeah!"

Having obtained Xiao Yun's consent, Hong Luan jumped up excitedly, grabbed Su Yu's arm, and laughed excitedly.

"Hehe, Brother Su Yu, we're in the same squad!"

Seeing Hong Luan so excited, Su Yu gave a faint wry smile.

"You little girl, the leader title is so important—so what!"

Su Yu was a bit confused.

Hong Luan shook her head and said, "That's different; as long as I'm in the same team as Brother Su Yu, even if I'm not the leader, what's the big deal? People just need to be happy."

Hong Luan made a mischievous grimace at Su Yu.

Su Yu smiled helplessly and did not refuse.

Hong Luan's talent is good; if she can join his squad, naturally the squad's combat power will increase.

When completing missions, she also won't be a hindrance.

Hong Luan gave up the leader title, and the position passed to the next official Execution Blade member.

Su Yu wasn't very familiar with this person.

After Xiao Yun finished reciting, he pointed at the middle‑aged man and the beautiful woman beside him and said.

This person is Protector Huang Mingtian, who has mid Imperial Realm cultivation.

This person is Protector Mei Yan, who also has mid Imperial Realm cultivation.

As for me, Xiao Yun, I am late Imperial Realm!

Xiao Yun said proudly.

Huang Mingtian and Mei Yan beside him directly gave Xiao Yun a white eye.

Somewhat helpless.

There's nothing to be done; the two of us really aren't as high as Xiao Yun's cultivation.

"Hiss, late Imperial Realm, Protector Xiao Yun is actually this strong."

Many heavenly prides discussed it.

"Yeah, if we could enter Protector Xiao Yun's command, future missions would be simpler, and we could even have a strong backer."

"That's right, we just don't know how to get into Protector Xiao Yun's command."

Many heavenly prides curiously asked.

Even Qin Wudao and others turned their gazes toward Xiao Yun.

Obviously, compared to Huang Mingtian and Mei Yan, they would rather choose Xiao Yun.

Xiao Yun felt gazes upon him and laughed loudly.

"I will only choose two captains from among you; I choose you, you don't choose me."

"Of course, the chosen ones can also give up, but whether they give up or not, I will only pick these two; others have no chance."

Xiao Yun said lightly.

Afterwards, he turned his gaze to Su Yu, hesitated slightly, then said.

"Su Yu, are you willing to join my command?"

Upon hearing this, many heavenly prides cast envious looks at Su Yu.

Even some quick-witted people began to think about how to join Su Yu's squad.

After all, Xiao Yun is choosing captains; as long as one enters either of these two squads, it counts as joining Xiao Yun's command.

Su Yu's eyebrows twitched slightly; he didn't expect it to be so direct.

Before Su Yu could speak, Huang Mingtian and Mei Yan vied to speak.

"Su Yu, don't agree. Although a Protector's strength is important, the resources each Protector can obtain are also scarce."

"Right, Su Yu, although Xiao Yun's strength is strong, his command's resources are not great; choosing Xiao Yun, how much resources you'll get in the future is uncertain."

Hearing their words, Xiao Yun's brows furrowed slightly, somewhat dissatisfied as he said.

"You two, openly poaching like this, isn't it a bit inappropriate?"

Huang Mingtian laughed and said, "How come you're allowed to lure these kids with benefits, but we're not allowed to speak?"

"Everyone in the Blade-Wielding Court knows you, Xiao Yun, are extravagant; resources are the most scarce."

Mei Yan also said, "Right, even if you're strong yourself, what matters is what resources the Blade-Wielders get for themselves; choosing us is the best choice."

Xiao Yun, having his old background exposed by the two, felt a bit embarrassed.

Forcing himself, he said, "Cough cough cough, I'm also trying to break through to the Saint Realm; once I do, getting resources will be easy."

Huang Mingtian snorted, "Break through to the Saint Realm? Old Xiao, I'm not saying this to you, but you've been stagnating in the late Imperial Realm for decades without breaking through; who knows how long it'll take you."

"Maybe these kids have already broken through to the Imperial Realm, while you haven't; do you really think breaking through to the Saint Realm is that easy!"

Huang Mingtian and Mei Yan, obviously trying to poach people, threw aside decorum and began wildly pulling and stepping on each other.

Indeed, for a moment, some heavenly prides' eyes showed a hint of hesitation.

Even some heavenly prides who had previously thought of joining Xiao Yun's command via Su Yu began to silently dismiss the idea.

After all, they joined the Blade-Wielding Court for resources.

If resources aren't enough, what a joke; I'm not playing with you.

Xiao Yun's face turned slightly unsightly; he coughed and looked at Su Yu.

"Su Yu, look at your own choice."

Su Yu smiled faintly; resources are the least valuable thing to him.

Having a late Imperial Realm backer would also be good.

Su Yu softly said, "I am willing to join Protector Xiao Yun's command!"

After endless unconsciousness, Shi Yu shot up from the bed. Please,

He gasped fresh air, his chest trembling.

Confused, bewildered, various emotions surged.

Where is this?

Afterwards, Shi Yu subconsciously observed his surroundings, then became even more bewildered.

A single-person dorm?

Even if he had been successfully rescued, he should now be in a ward.

And his own body…… how could he have no injuries at all.

With doubts, Shi Yu's gaze swept quickly across the room, finally landing on the mirror at the head of the bed.

The mirror reflected his current appearance, about seventeen or eighteen years old, quite handsome.

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His previous self was a handsome young man in his twenties with extraordinary bearing, who had worked for a period.

And now, this appearance looks like a high school student's age……

This change left Shi Yu dazed for a long time.

Don't ever tell him, the surgery was very successful……

His body and appearance have changed; this isn't even a question of whether or not to have surgery—it's Immortal Arts.

He actually completely turned into another person!

Could it be…… that I've time-traveled?

Besides the mirror placed at the head of the bed with obviously bad feng shui, Shi Yu also found three books beside it.

Shi Yu picked one up and glanced at it; the title instantly left him silent.

《Beginner Beast Keeper's Essential Beast-Raising Manual》

《Postnatal Pet Care》

《Guide to Evaluating Beast-Ear Girls of Different Species》

Shi Yu:???

The titles of the first two books are still normal, but what's up with the last one?

「Cough。」

Shi Yu's gaze tightened, he reached out, but his arm soon stiffened.

Just as he was about to open the third book to see what it was, his brain suddenly felt a sharp pain, and a flood of memories surged in like a tide.

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