Chapter 533

"Ah!" Lin Yu sighed, smiling bitterly.

"If only it were really possible? Even if Xia Tian were here, some families in the Iron Dimension still wouldn't listen to Master Zhiwu."

"Each family fears suffering too great a loss, all fixated on immediate gains, wanting to minimize damage and maximize advantage in this chaotic age."

"Uniting is pure fantasy."

"Even though the Demon Realm has already invaded the entire dimension, those bastards still only care about themselves."

"Even regarding the reorganization of the Iron Guard, they want to plant their trusted people inside to gain more information."

"Master Zhiwu previously wanted to purge these traitors, but if we launch a major cleanup, the Iron Dimension will descend into chaos—and if the Demon Realm launches a full-scale invasion then, the Iron Dimension will fall completely." Lin Yu said helplessly.

【368】 Looking at it was pure assumption; even Xiū shook his head in disbelief!

"But today's Demon Realm invasion might be a good opportunity. Once Xia Tian recovers, drives back the Demon Realm, and Zhiwu returns, we can act to purge them."

Xiū shook his head again.

"Looks like I was too optimistic."

"Enough about that—it only makes me more annoyed! One day, I'll eradicate every last one of these traitors." Lin Yu made up his mind.

"We'll help you," Xiū said, looking at Lin Yu.

Lin Yu smiled.

"Thank you, Xiū!"

"By the way, there's another thing—I called you here so you can get familiar with this side of the Iron Dimension, so you won't get ambushed by its demonic creatures when you fight the Demon Realm."

"The fastest way to make you familiar is firsthand experience, so I plan to show you everything I have—I'll spare no effort, to achieve the desired effect," Lin Yu said seriously.

Xiū nodded in response.

Lin Yu, seeing this, activated his combat power to fifty thousand points and demonstrated each technique on him.

For example, Huyan Jue Luo's deception technique, and the Iron Dimension's common Condensation technique, the silence-inducing move.

Xiū first tried them barehanded, then with weapons.

He found that with weapons, except for the Mind-control technique, Lin Yu's other control abilities had little effect on him—some didn't work at all.

Zero effect—had he not seen Xiū briefly controlled by the Mind-control technique, Lin Yu would've suspected his powers were suppressed by the Iron Dimension.

The only thing giving Lin Yu trouble was the Mind-control technique; techniques like "Heaven-Annihilating Strike" were similar to Golden Dimension combat power attacks—during battle, it came down to who had higher combat power and quicker reflexes.

Lin Yu felt his weapon had become unnaturally sharp since unlocking its permissions; when Xiū used control techniques on him, the weapon emitted a force to ensure Lin Yu wouldn't accidentally injure Xiū with excessive power.

But likely because Xiū's combat power was relatively high, he could resist slightly when Lin Yu used the Mind-control technique.

"You've got real skill, Huyan Jue Luo," Lin Yu muttered smugly to his weapon.

The weapon glowed red, as if saying: "Now you see how strong I am!"

After Lin Yu's continuous testing, Xiū gradually grasped the Iron Dimension's combat patterns.

This exhausted Lin Yu—his body, already worn out from massive energy drain, now felt utterly powerless!

Seeing Lin Yu collapse from exertion, watching his unsteady form, Xiū felt a pang of guilt and awkwardly carried him back.

After Lin Yu returned, Xiū went to his squad and was surprised to find that even during Lin Yu's recovery, the four of them were training hard—this gave Xiū a sense of calm.

Suddenly, he sternly mimicked Lin Yu's tone and barked: "All assemble!"

The trainees instantly snapped to attention, movements perfectly synchronized, swift as lightning.

The four carefully observed the man before them, who was no younger than them.

(aheg) Not long after, Lin Yu woke up and arrived, smiling at the four.

"Don't be nervous—we can just talk calmly."

"Because from now on, we'll share life and death, fighting side by side."

"You must be wondering how I became your captain—but I won't tell you. Hehe, impatient?"

Wula-Yuntian, seeing this childish captain, felt utterly speechless, as if seeing his mischievous younger sister—he sighed and shook his head.

"Ah!"

Huyan Jue Luo-Ai stared at Lin Yu with obvious displeasure, as if asking: "Why the hell is this kid the captain?"

After adjusting the atmosphere, Lin Yu observed their expressions and roughly gauged their states.

Wula-Yuntian seemed calm and responsible.

Huyan Jue Luo-Ai had an extremely strong sense of pride, perhaps even a touch of disdain—but likely just prideful; their acquaintance was too short to judge fully.

Ouyang Lan appeared to be an optimistic, playful girl—outwardly mature, inwardly possibly a joker. What a pity.

Hansin seemed like someone just meeting Wang Da Dong—confident, reckless.

After learning about them, he dropped his smile and spoke seriously.

"I know you're full of doubts—wondering what qualifies me to be your captain."

"I won't explain much—I'll let you understand through the method you're most familiar with!"

"Before I earn your trust, you may question me, act independently—but once you accept me, during demon extermination, my orders must be executed unconditionally."

"It may sound like empty words, but I stress this: I won't tolerate anyone pretending to comply while scheming behind my back—consequences will be yours alone."

The four stared at Lin Yu in shock—he was nothing like the playful youth moments ago.

"You've endured rigorous selection today and expended tremendous energy, so I won't take advantage. Tomorrow at this same time, I'll tell you why I deserve to be your captain. Now, go," Lin Yu said solemnly.

The four left, puzzled.

"We'll wait and see—what talent do you have to be captain? Even the squad's name is up to you."

【369】 Demon Extermination Squad internal battle: Lin Yu defeats them all.

Time passed like a meteor streaking across the night sky, fleeting in an instant.

Overnight, dawn broke.

The next morning!

Lin Yu waited in the arena early for his squad members.

In the end, though the four arrived slightly late, they were actually early enough.

Lin Yu was excited because he seemed to be immune to most of the Iron Dimension's special abilities, and the fierce battle earlier had shown signs of further boosting his combat power.

He had fused further with his weapon, stayed up all night, and arrived at the arena ahead of time to wait for them.

"You're here, so I won't say anything. Come at me together. As long as you can defeat me, I'll give up the captain's position and pick the strongest among you to succeed me," Lin Yu said coldly.

The few of them were half-believing, half-doubting, and slightly angry, resentful that Lin Yu looked down on them like this — after all, they were the strongest combat force in the Iron K Guard's support squad.

As righteous-path ability users, they had always been looked up to and never suffered such contempt; bitterness was inevitable.

Huyan Jue Luo-Ai spoke first, furious.

"Good, let me show you my power. Get ready to give up the captain's seat!"

"If you think you can, then make your move!" he said, drawing his weapon. "Come at me together, or you won't last long."

Huyan Jue Luo-Ai said confidently, "I can take you down by myself."

He then gathered his strength and let out a great shout.

He planned to teleport over and defeat Lin Yu in a single strike, but to his surprise, Lin Yu showed not a single opening.

Before he could make any move, a frigid sword qi blasted him into stumbling retreat.

Huyan Jue Luo-Ai couldn't believe it.

"How? Why is my technique useless? I don't believe it!"

"There's no 'how' about it. I'll give you a chance — all four of you come at me," Lin Yu said, releasing his combat power to fifty thousand.

Seeing this, the others were stunned speechless:

"Who would've thought this kid's combat power was that high. No wonder he's captain of the Demon-Hunting Squad."

Then the three of them exchanged glances and joined forces to attack Lin Yu.

Lin Yu had figured that using half his strength would let him defeat them effortlessly, but reality left him helpless.

"I absolutely have to get stronger — strong enough that no one can beat me. When that day comes, I'll capture 'reality' itself and give it a good beating," Lin Yu resolved inwardly.

The four had trained together for years, their teamwork seamless; combined with the Iron Dimension's powerful techniques, they gave him a real headache.

"Am I really going to be taken down in my very first fight? Never. I won't allow it."

Lin Yu calmed down considerably and began carefully searching for openings among the four.

To save face, he deliberately only defended and didn't attack, putting on a casual, merciful air — but in truth, he just couldn't find their openings at the moment.

"People always have different views, so perfect coordination simply doesn't exist," Lin Yu mused to himself.

Sure enough, he found an opening on Han Si Ting. Striking a carefree pose, he said, "Alright, I'm done playing with you."