Devouring Soul Emperor

Leisurely days always pass by in the blink of an eye.

Five days later, the four members of the elite squad finally managed to complete their mission and returned to the Great Xia Dragon Guard encampment.

Upon their return, they were notified that the final spot on the elite squad had been filled. They were to go to a training ground and wait for the Grand Commander to bring the new member over and explain the specific details of the mission.

Among the four, the one implicitly leading at the front was a sturdy, resolute-looking fellow carrying a giant Wolf Fang Club. This was Xiao Feng.

Besides him, there were three others.

One was a young man a size smaller than Xiao Feng but just as sturdy. He was also a Gold Medal Captain from the Celestial Wind Army with an Attack-type Martial Soul, and his name was Chen Yu.

There was also a round, chubby fellow. He was a Gold Medal Captain with a Defense-type Martial Soul, named Huang Yinghao.

The three of them appeared to be quite close.

There was one other person, who had a somewhat arrogant expression and kept his distance from the other three, seemingly not much of a team player.

He was the Gold Medal Captain with a Supporting Martial Soul, named Wei Yu.

The four of them arrived at the training ground a step early and could only wait.

Wei Yu was a little unhappy about this and complained, "A newcomer shows up, and we have to wait for him? He really thinks highly of himself, doesn’t he?"

Chen Yu and Huang Yinghao both glanced at him but said nothing.

Xiao Feng, however, laughed heartily and said, "The new guy might be coming with the Grand Commander. You don’t expect the Grand Commander to wait for you, do you?"

Hearing this, Wei Yu snorted coldly and said no more, seemingly a bit wary of Xiao Feng.

"Haha, who do you guys think the new member will be? I bet it’s Lv Qiang. His Control-type Soul Techniques are the best!"

The chubby Huang Yinghao said with a smile, changing the subject.

"Lv Qiang..." Xiao Feng stroked his chin and shook his head. "He’s still lacking a bit. I think it’s more likely to be Wu Tiangang. That kid’s not only skilled with Control-type Soul Techniques, his Staff Technique is also outstanding."

"Tch. I already suggested that the spot for the Control-type Martial Soul captain should go to Huo Pengzhan. If he doesn’t come, then I’m not joining this elite squad either!"

Wei Yu, standing to the side, snorted disdainfully as he spoke.

Wei Yu was also a genius captain under Grand Commander Liu Taian. Although he was very arrogant, usually ignoring even Liu Canghai, his relationship with Huo Pengzhan was indeed quite good.

Upon hearing this, the expressions of the other three, including the usually taciturn Chen Yu, changed with displeasure.

Even if the Celestial Wind Army Master had already made a decision about the elite squad’s roster, he still had to go through the proper channels and discuss it with the various Grand Commanders before it was truly finalized.

Yet here was Wei Yu, being so arrogant as to demand someone by name.

However, Wei Yu had his reasons for being so confident.

Among the four major types of Martial Souls, Attack-type Martial Souls were by far the most numerous, followed by the Defensive and Control Types. Supporting Martial Souls were the absolute scarcest.

Someone who possessed a Tier Three Supporting Martial Soul, had the strength of a Gold Medal Captain, and also had a good Soul Technique—such a person was very hard to find, even within the Great Xia Dragon Guard.

Therefore, Wei Yu had always been extremely arrogant, and over the past few days, Xiao Feng and the other two had grown somewhat accustomed to it.

As soon as Wei Yu spoke, an awkward silence fell once more.

None of the four said anything more, waiting in silence.

On this day, Grand Commander Chu Yu had sent someone to fetch Chu Qingyun, and the two of them headed to the training ground together.

The elite squad’s mission was of great importance and allowed for no carelessness, so the Celestial Wind Army Master had entrusted the matter to his trusted subordinate, Grand Commander Chu Yu.

"Chu Qingyun, there’s something else I need to tell you. The position of the elite squad’s captain hasn’t been decided yet because the team wasn’t fully assembled. However, it’s the Lord Military Commander’s intention that you vie for the captaincy. When the time comes, you mustn’t disappoint the Lord Military Commander."

Grand Commander Chu Yu said with a smile as they walked.

’Captain, huh...’

Chu Qingyun shook his head. In his heart, he wasn’t really interested in such troublesome matters.

The only thing that interested him about the elite squad was the reward for completing the mission: the Nascent Condensation Pill.

When they arrived at the training ground, Xiao Feng and the other three all frowned upon seeing Chu Qingyun.

They had no impression of this person whatsoever.

After Xiao Feng’s group of four paid their respects to the Grand Commander, Grand Commander Chu Yu nodded, introduced them to one another, and instructed them that they must cooperate wholeheartedly.

Unexpectedly, just as Grand Commander Chu Yu finished speaking, Wei Yu stood up, pointed at Chu Qingyun, and said, "Grand Commander, you’ve all said this mission is extraordinary. Isn’t it a bit too hasty to let a useless newcomer like him join? I still recommend that Huo Pengzhan join the elite squad!"

Hearing this, Grand Commander Chu Yu’s expression changed.

Meanwhile, Xiao Feng and the other two were left speechless in their hearts.

Wei Yu was probably the only one who dared to speak to a Grand Commander like that. It was likely a habit fostered by Liu Taian’s constant indulgence.

Wei Yu’s Support-type Soul Technique wasn’t just a great boost for those in the Martial Master Realm; it was also somewhat effective for those in the Small Spirit Realm and even the Earth Spirit Realm.

And when some Guard Generals formed teams for missions, they would often seek him out for no other reason than his Support-type Soul Technique.

Thus, over time, Wei Yu had developed this habit of looking down on all other captains.

"The final candidate was personally chosen by the Lord Military Commander. No one can change that. As for whether Chu Qingyun is qualified, you can go and ask around. You’ll naturally find out."

Grand Commander Chu Yu said, his tone a bit stiff.

If they had merely questioned the decision, given Grand Commander Chu Yu’s temperament, he might have calmly told them about the Four Races Martial Arts Competition from a few days ago.

However, that remark about bringing in Huo Pengzhan was grating, not to mention that Chu Qingyun was a captain under his own command.

Hearing that Chu Qingyun was chosen by the Celestial Wind Army Master, Wei Yu had nothing more to say.

No matter how arrogant he was, he wasn’t stupid enough to challenge the Lord Military Commander’s authority.

However, with a shift of his eyes, Wei Yu came up with a new idea. If he couldn’t attack from the top down, he would attack from the bottom up.

Immediately, Wei Yu fixed Chu Qingyun with a cold smirk and said, "You little piece of trash, you’re the new guy, right? I’m warning you, you’d better obediently get the hell out of the elite squad. Otherwise, you’ll regret it!"

Even in front of the Grand Commander, Wei Yu remained arrogant and domineering, showing not the slightest hint of restraint.

"Get out? And just who the hell do you think you are!?"

Chu Qingyun was also growing angry. This guy kept calling him a "little piece of trash"—anyone would find that unbearable.

"Who do I think I am? Ha, hahaha..."

Wei Yu burst into loud laughter, as if he had just heard the funniest thing in the world.