Chapter 626 624: Tong Niu Is Subdued

BOOM...

An uproar erupted across the entire Martial Arts Training Ground.

One against a hundred.

And he had won so effortlessly. In that moment, the figure of the rookie, Jiang Chen, seemed to grow immense. None of the arrogant veteran soldiers dared to look down on him any longer.

Zhuge Tao spat out a mouthful of dirt, glaring at the youth standing on the stage like an invincible War God.

His fists clenched tightly, a cold, venomous light glinting in his eyes. 'Damn you, Jiang Chen! I'll never let you get away with this!'

At that moment...

From the high platform, Zhao Ziyun spoke calmly. "Very good. Today's battle for the Centurion positions has been a true eye-opener for this Commander. Just as Jiang Chen said, in the face of absolute strength, all schemes and tricks are pale and powerless. I now declare that Jiang Chen will be the First Centurion, Zhuge Tao will be the Second Centurion, and the Third Centurion will be..."

The orders were announced one after another.

In total, fifty new Centurions had been selected.

They stood in a single line on the stage.

Every one of them wore an expression of deep joy.

SWOOSH!

The First Grand Commander, Lian Yue; the Second Commander, Zhao Ziyun; and the Third Commander, Pei Yidao, flew down from the high platform. Each was followed by a Personal Guard from the Human Emperor Realm.

Lian Yue walked up to Jiang Chen, clapped him on the shoulder, and smiled. "Excellent work, young man. I look forward to seeing the great deeds you will accomplish for Blood Jade City."

"Thank you, Grand Commander!"

Jiang Chen said in a deep voice.

Lian Yue smiled warmly, but before he could speak again, Pei Yidao, who stood to the side, snapped with a frosty expression, "How audacious, Jiang Chen! The Grand Commander is speaking to you, yet you don't even kneel in salute? This is gross insubordination! I shall deal with you according to military law. Men! Seize this traitor and give him a hundred lashes with the military baton!"

The military batons of the Blood Saber Guard were no ordinary clubs.

They were Profound Weapons!

Each baton was engraved with Inscription Arrays designed to amplify pain. Even for a Human Emperor, a hundred lashes was a heavy punishment.

It was enough to leave a Human Emperor Powerhouse bedridden for two or three days!

Jiang Chen's expression darkened, his gaze turning icy as he looked at Pei Yidao.

Two soldiers stepped forward with indifferent expressions, preparing to seize Jiang Chen and carry out the sentence.

A mocking smile appeared on Zhuge Tao's face as he gloated inwardly. 'Idiot. Who told you to offend me?'

Just as he was reveling in his delight,

Lian Yue waved his hand and chuckled. "We Martial Artists need not concern ourselves with such pointless formalities. Young man, this is your Centurion battle armor and your Identity Token. Keep them safe!"

"Thank you, Grand Commander!"

Jiang Chen accepted the battle armor and Token, then glanced at Pei Yidao, whose face was grim.

Pei Yidao's expression was incredibly dark.

But since Lian Yue had spoken, there was little more he could say.

Afterward...

After the battle armor and Tokens were distributed to each of the new Centurions, Lian Yue turned and left. Zhao Ziyun's gaze swept over the crowd as he announced, "All new recruits, listen up! You will be assigned to squads based on your Mystic Wall test scores. The top one hundred will form the first squad, and so on. You have half a month to get accustomed to one another. After that, you will receive your first mission as official members of the Blood Saber Guard. Dismissed!"

RUMBLE...

The Blood Saber Guards dispersed at once.

A hundred soldiers had already gathered behind Jiang Chen, among them the resentful-looking Tong Niu.

Jiang Chen smiled. "Everyone, from this day forward, we're all in the same boat. If we can't unite and cooperate wholeheartedly, we'll become a laughingstock. Therefore, I hope that from now on, everyone will support me!"

"Don't worry, Centurion, sir! We'll naturally support you!"

"With your strength, how could we dare to disobey?"

The soldiers declared one after another.

Jiang Chen had fought one against a hundred on the stage. He had conquered them with his strength.

Of course...

Tong Niu was the exception.

Tong Niu snorted coldly and remained silent.

Jiang Chen glanced at him and smiled. "Tong Niu, you don't seem convinced, do you?"

"If Zhuge Tao hadn't used a dirty trick to get me eliminated first, the position of First Centurion would've been mine!" Tong Niu said through gritted teeth.

Jiang Chen said, "In that case, I'll give you a chance to challenge me. If you can withstand three of my moves, I'll give this Centurion position to you. But..." Jiang Chen's gaze suddenly sharpened, becoming so intense that no one dared to meet his eyes. "If you lose, you will obey my orders without question!"

"Do you really mean that?"

Tong Niu's eyes lit up as he stared at Jiang Chen.

Jiang Chen nodded. "My word is as heavy as the Nine Tripods."

"Alright!"

Tong Niu grinned, gloating, "You said it yourself, I didn't force you! Come on! It's just three moves. Even if you attacked me for ten moves, I wouldn't be afraid!"

"Then you'd better be ready!"

Jiang Chen grinned.

Suddenly...

Jiang Chen's figure flashed. Before Tong Niu could even react, a fist slammed into his stomach.

"BLEGH..."

Tong Niu spat out a mouthful of bitter bile as his entire body was sent flying into the air.

Jiang Chen flicked his arm out, his hand clamping onto Tong Niu's ankle like an eagle's talon, and then he swung him down forcefully.

THUD...

THUD...

Jiang Chen swung Tong Niu around like a sandbag, smashing him into the ground again and again. After dozens of impacts, Jiang Chen let go. Tong Niu's massive body slammed onto the ground, making the entire Martial Arts Training Ground tremble violently. Jiang Chen watched Tong Niu stagger back to his feet and smiled faintly. "One move left. Shall we continue?"

"No... no more! Centurion, sir, I... I submit..." Tong Niu stammered, looking at Jiang Chen with a face full of fear.

Only after truly trading blows with Jiang Chen did he understand just how powerful the man was.

He had been completely powerless to resist.

Tong Niu hung his head, looking utterly dejected.

The onlookers were all incredibly excited.

Jiang Chen smiled and glanced at the members of the first squad, knowing he had finally intimidated this unruly bunch. As the saying goes, you use the stick first, then offer the carrot. Jiang Chen announced, "Brothers, today is the grand day our first squad was formed! Tonight, it's my treat. We're all going to the Dragon and Phoenix Tower for a great meal!"

Everyone's eyes lit up. "Centurion, sir, the Dragon and Phoenix Tower isn't cheap. Are you really treating us?"

"Of course! Tonight, all expenses are on me!" Jiang Chen declared, patting his chest.

"Long live the Centurion!"

"Haha, we're going to drink our fill tonight!"

'Hmph. I can't beat you in a fight, but tonight I'll drink you under the table...' Tong Niu thought viciously.

「A few double-hours later.」

At the Dragon and Phoenix Tower, Jiang Chen held up a wine jug, smiling as he looked at Tong Niu. "Old Niu, get up! Let's keep drinking!"

"Dr-drink... drink my ass... BLEGH..."

Tong Niu's eyes were bleary with drink. Reeking of alcohol, he slid right under the table and began to vomit profusely.

The crowd burst into roaring laughter.

However...

Jiang Chen, who was drinking with his men, had no idea that in a massive courtyard elsewhere in Blood Jade City...

BOOM!

A terrifying aura erupted and shot into the sky, blasting away more than half of the courtyard. Pei Yidao's black hair whipped about wildly as he roared again and again, "My son... you died such a miserable death... No matter who you are, if you dared to murder my son, I will tear you into a million pieces! ROAR!"