At the very least, one could tell from Xiao Tianyang's current half-dead state.
Xiao Tianyang had to admit that, regarding this matter, he had indeed let Fei Yan and the others down.
At the very least, when it came to the [Heavenly Dao Contract], he had not explained the stakes involved.
However, Xiao Tianyang had his own difficulties in this matter. He only hoped that when the time came, Fei Yan and the others would not blame him too much.
"If this move is played well, it may even wound the very foundations of the entire Elemental Kingdom."
"Conversely, if they detect my intentions, the final effect will likely not even reach a tenth or twentieth of what it was meant to be."
"Ugh... when did I become so calculating?"
Not wanting to linger on the matter for too long, Xiao Tianyang shifted the topic elsewhere.
And the Nine Dragon Imperial Guards were the best target.
After all, the announcement of this matter had stirred up quite a storm across the Douluo Continent.
"Jin Danzi, Lu Wenlong, and Fanxing completed Sir's test yesterday. All three passed with perfect scores."
Yue Shen replied softly, "Furthermore, Fanxing's ratings in military tactics and strategy reached the C grade."
"His combat ability is somewhat lacking."
"However, with Jin Danzi and Lu Wenlong in the Nine Dragon Imperial Guards, both of whom possess top-tier personal strength, it should be enough."
"As for the other recruitment standards, the minimum requirement is Soul Douluo."
"Moreover, among the applicants are many Titled Douluo who have already gained some renown."
Xiao Tianyang was not particularly interested in the results of Jin Danzi, Lu Wenlong, and Fanxing.
After all, they were talents he had personally identified with his discerning eye. How low could their scores possibly be?
Even if Jin