Imperial Seal Art

Gu Qingyang's change in expression lasted only an instant before returning to normal, even faster than the two old commanders.

He gave a bitter laugh. "Miss Mo'er, you may not know this, but the Black Annihilation Army has an unwritten rule."

Kurumi raised a brow. "In short, hazing recruits?"

"Not exactly." Gu Qingyang hurriedly denied it with a smile. "There are times when veterans get bullied by recruits too."

"Was that you?"

"Not me." Gu Qingyang shook his head. "I took three moves from the previous commander. Thankfully, the old commander showed mercy, which was how Qingyang came to hold this position."

"So you mean I have to accept this tradition too?"

"No rules, no order." The smile never left Gu Qingyang's face. "However, I will be responsible for Miss Mo'er's 'test' this time."

Kurumi looked unconcerned. "Then let's begin. I still need to get home for dinner."

Gu Qingyang half turned and nodded to the remaining two old commanders.

Then he looked at Kurumi. "Please follow me."

The group arrived at the edge of the encampment, where the land was exceptionally vast—a perfect place for battle. One of the old commanders lightly stamped the ground, and the entire earth actually began to shake!

The ground abruptly rose, forming a large arena-like platform.

The old commander stepped forward and pressed his palm against the "arena." Dense earth-attributed energy erupted around him! The ordinary soil on the platform underwent an imperceptible transformation.

Its hardness had increased. Kurumi estimated that even a Dou Wang fighting at full strength would be unable to damage it. Of course, this was only temporary. Once the old commander's earth-attributed Dou Qi lost its vitality, the site would soon return to normal.

The commotion naturally could not escape the Black Annihilation Army in the encampment. The seasoned