Strength That Astonished the Crowd

Normally, the Black Seal Army's tournament was simply part of its regular routine, not some major event, so Gu Yuan and the elders generally did not come to watch.

However, this tournament was somewhat special. An outsider had become a commander in the Black Seal Army, which had always been led by the Gu Clan, and the Third Unit trained by that outsider was participating as well. For the sake of observation, Gu Yuan and the four elders had all come to quietly watch from a corner of the venue.

Originally, all four elders had opposed making Xiao Yan the temporary Third Commander. The Black Seal Army was the Gu Clan's direct force—how could an outsider be allowed to temporarily command it?

However, when Gu Lie said it was that person's request, the four elders could only swallow their objections.

That person was an old senior who could point at Gu Yuan's nose and curse him without the slightest restraint. Since she had made the request, who would dare oppose it?

Their main reason for coming to observe this tournament was to see Xiao Yan's capabilities. They had not expected Xiao Yan to train the Third Unit into anything remarkable. After all, as a unit outside the Gu Clan's main family, the Third Unit could not compare with the First and Second Units in either talent or resources.

Yet when the tournament was only halfway through, all four elders were dumbfounded. Even Gu Yuan's eyes revealed a trace of surprise.

Gu Lie, on the high platform, had long since been unable to sit still. He had moved to the edge of the stands, gripping the railing tightly as he stared at the battlefield without blinking, his face filled with disbelief.

What the hell was this? These little brats were all