The captain had not even arrived yet? Everyone was dumbfounded. What kind of situation was this?
Rong Dahao was unwilling to accept it. Though he disdained the position of captain, a competitive spirit rose within him at this moment.
Yet he still said nothing.
Lei Ze swept his gaze over the crowd, intending to speak up for his Brother Hao and secure the position for him.
Seeing that everyone had something to say, Xu Xiaoshou exercised his one-sword veto and declared decisively:
"Hold it in. I'm not finished yet!"
"Don't worry. Though the captain hasn't shown up yet, they're one of my men."
"Pick anyone from my First Pavilion Under Heaven, and they'd be strong enough to crush every Grandmaster among you. Being a mere captain is an easy job for them." His tone was relaxed.
But everyone was angered.
Those words were practically him pointing at their noses and cursing, "I'm not targeting anyone. I'm saying everyone here is trash!"
"Young Master Xu's words are a bit harsh."
Seeing the Grandmasters of his former team growing enraged, Rong Dahao had no wish to stir up conflict. He could only say quietly, "If Young Master Xu wants me to act as captain, I can do it. Whether I'm captain or not makes no difference to me. But if you want the brothers below to truly accept it, those words of yours may have been somewhat inappropriate..."
"How are they inappropriate?"
Xu Xiaoshou was utterly open and forthright, making it clear to all: "I say one, and it is one; I say two, and it is two. I'm merely stating a fact. Why should I cover it up?"
"Everyone here is a genius, but you must know that beyond heaven lies another heaven, and beyond every man stands another. I'm putting