Chapter 826 - Chapter 826: Demon-Slaying Trial

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Chapter 826: Demon-Slaying Trial

[Emergency Report! Emergency Report! The Demon-Slaying Legion has a new Chief Instructor!]

[The Demon-Slaying Legion welcomes the youngest Chief Instructor in history! And he is a non-specialist wanderer!]

[Has the Sacred Council gone mad? They actually appointed a young man in his early twenties as the Chief Instructor of the Demon-Slaying Legion!]

[No one left to choose from! No talents available! Does the Ten Thousand Demons Continent really not have a single peak powerhouse worthy of this position?]

...

In just ten minutes.

Major media platforms across the Ten Thousand Demons Continent released eye-catching news bulletins.

And in less than half an hour.

The entire internet of the Ten Thousand Demons Continent exploded!

The Demon-Slaying Legion was actually the superior organization of the Holy Knights.

After completing their training in the Holy Knights, those who chose to enter the Ten Thousand Demons Continent would directly become members of the Demon-Slaying Legion.

The local prodigies of the Ten Thousand Demons Continent would also join the Demon-Slaying Legion after graduating from the Demon-Slaying Academy.

Other ordinary academies on the continent did not qualify for direct entry into the Demon-Slaying Legion— even if they wished to join, they had to pass rigorous trials.

Under such circumstances.

It was clear how proud and arrogant the members of the Demon-Slaying Legion were.

It was said that the competition within the Demon-Slaying Legion was extremely fierce, with every prodigy being highly competitive.

Countless level 190 peak powerhouses had served as the Chief Instructor in the past.

But none of them lasted long.

In the past ten years, the Demon-Slaying Legion had produced nearly ten level 190 powerhouses.

This meant that even a peak level 190 powerhouse couldn't suppress these future titans.

So could a mere level 160 non-specialist wanderer really keep them in check?

"Do we even need to think about it? Of course not! Do they think the Demon-Slaying Legion is the same as those useless bounty hunter groups?"

"Has the Sacred Council gone insane?"

"Only level 160… and he's a non-specialist wanderer…"

"Huh? A non-specialist wanderer? So this guy hasn't even chosen a class?"

"Yep, no class! I don't even know how he made it to level 160."

"..."

As expected.

The transferees of the Ten Thousand Demons Continent were utterly shocked by the news.

And beyond their shock, they couldn't understand it at all.

It was well known that the Chief Instructor of the Demon-Slaying Legion was not an easy role.

Yet instead of appointing a peak powerhouse who could command respect, the Sacred Council had chosen a level 160 non-specialist wanderer— was this a joke?

At this moment.

Ten Thousand Demons Continent, Ether City, Demon-Slaying Legion Headquarters.

In front of the headquarters' massive building, a group of transferees with imposing auras had already gathered.

Judging by their appearances, they all looked quite young.

Of course…

Here, "young" meant that none of them were over fifty years old.

Reaching level 160-180 before turning fifty was already enough to be considered a prodigy.

These individuals were all expected to reach level 190, or even 200, before turning a hundred.

In reality.

Many powerhouses from the lower realm had already ascended to the Upper Realm.

However, strangely enough, none of those who ascended had ever returned to the lower realm.

Right now.

The expressions on these prodigies' faces were extremely displeased as they gathered in front of the headquarters building, remaining silent and simply standing there.

Inside the top-floor conference room of the headquarters.

A golden-haired old man with Western features sneered and said, "I told you this decision would spark outrage— and now the protests have begun."

Seated around the golden-haired old man were three other elderly individuals.

One of them was a black-robed, graying-haired old man— a Dragon Kingdom native. His expression remained indifferent, showing no concern over the external protests.

The other two were commanders from the local forces of the Ten Thousand Demons Continent.

The highest authority in the Demon-Slaying Legion was composed of these four level 190 elders.

"Elder Su, the members below are truly furious. They're demanding an explanation, and we need to respond."

"Otherwise, we won't be able to pacify them."

One of the local commanders spoke.

In reality.

The position of Chief Instructor in the Demon-Slaying Legion carried authority nearly equivalent to that of the commanders.

The prodigies would never just sit back and accept a level 160 non-specialist wanderer as their superior.

And now, they were protesting right outside.

"It seems these prodigies are indeed quite dissatisfied…"

The Dragon Kingdom elder, referred to as Elder Su, still wore a calm and amused smile.

"Don't worry, everyone— the new Chief Instructor himself will provide the explanation!"

"Furthermore!"

"Announce this: Tomorrow, we will hold the Demon-Slaying Trial Tournament! The new Chief Instructor will participate as a contestant!"

"If the Chief Instructor fails to outperform even a single one of them, there will be no need for protests— I will personally remove him from the position!"

Elder Su waved his hand decisively, his expression unwavering.

The moment these words were spoken.

The other three elders' expressions shifted!

It seemed the Dragon Kingdom had absolute confidence in the instructor they had chosen!

"Alright! Someone, immediately send out Elder Su's announcement to all members!"

For the local commanders of the Ten Thousand Demons Continent, this was excellent news.

To be honest…

They hadn't been too keen on a level 160 non-specialist wanderer becoming the Chief Instructor either.

If there was a legitimate reason to overturn the Sacred Council's decision, that would be ideal.

And now, Elder Su's confidence had given them just that opportunity.

Very soon…

With the rapid dissemination by the staff, an official notice was directly transmitted to every member's communication panel through the transferee network.

"Brothers and sisters! Look! Headquarters just sent out a message!"

The members gathered outside the headquarters building all turned to check their information panels.

[Notice: Tomorrow at noon, the Demon-Slaying Trial Tournament will be held at Zero Tower of the Abyss! All are welcome to participate! Additionally: The new Chief Instructor, Ling Zhan, will compete as a contestant!]

[Note: Headquarters understands your concerns. As always— strength reigns supreme! If the new Chief Instructor fails to place first in the trial, he will be dismissed, and a new Chief Instructor will be selected!]

The moment all the members saw this message.

Boom!!

The entire place erupted!

"Hell yeah! Now this is what I'm talking about!"

"Hah! A non-specialist wanderer? He better just pack up and leave!"

"The Zero Tower of the Abyss, huh? That's where we imprison the strongest abyssal prisoners— only the top ten monsters among us dare to enter!"

"No way I'm signing up. A level 160 weakling like me would just be cannon fodder in there!"

"Yeah, the Zero Tower only has five floors, but the lowest-level monsters inside are already at level 160. I know my limits."

"..."