The two men on the stage were both around the level of Six-star Dou Zongs. They were fairly renowned experts outside, but they held little appeal for Xiao Yan.
Xiao Yan and Wind Venerable found a seat by the window in the tavern and sat down. As his gaze swept across the establishment, he spotted quite a few people whose strength was far from weak.
"Senior Wind Venerable, have you found any information related to the Black Annihilation Army?"
After the maid respectfully served the tea, Xiao Yan glanced at the battle on the stage and asked softly.
Now that he was going to make contact with the Gu Clan, Xiao Yan naturally needed to learn more about them. This so-called Black Annihilation Army was said to be where the Gu Clan's formidable warriors gathered. They possessed extremely powerful combat strength, so Xiao Yan had to obtain some information about them.
"Yes, I found some."
Wind Venerable smiled and nodded at Xiao Yan's words. After meeting Xiao Yan's eyes, he said softly, "The Black Annihilation Army holds a high position within the Gu Clan because its selection requirements are exceptionally harsh. Not only must one be absolutely loyal to the Gu Clan, one must also reach a specified level within a certain age range. I heard that the Black Annihilation Army conducts assessments every year. Those who fail to meet the standards are removed. This is why the overall quality of the Black Annihilation Army is so high."
Xiao Yan slowly nodded. From the group of guards in black armor he had seen at the city gates, he could tell that the Black Annihilation Army's warriors were no ordinary people. If placed in the outside world, they would all be gifted fighters, one in ten thousand.
"The Black Annihilation Army