The Training Ground of the Demon Suppression Division was growing more crowded by the minute.
Almost all the ordinary Constables had come here.
They looked around, their gazes settling on those with formidable strength who seemed likely to shine in the assessment.
Many would surely be promoted to Squad Leaders or Squad Leaders in this assessment.
A Squad Leader could have five subordinates.
A Squad Leader, meanwhile, could command ten.
For ordinary Constables, it was naturally best to join the ranks of a powerful Martial Artist.
Just then,
voices rose from the distance.
"The Four Great Families of Wancheng City are here!"
"Good heavens, are the heads of all Four Great Families here this time?"
"And besides the Four Great Families, the master of Black Tiger Martial Arts School is here too."
The murmurs rang throughout the grounds.
One dignitary after another arrived, dressed in fine silks.
Each carried an imposing aura that made people wary—an aura born of strength.
The heads of the Four Great Families were no weaklings. They were far stronger than the Squad Leaders of the Demon Suppression Division.
The Four Great Families and Black Tiger Martial Arts School were practically the most powerful forces in Wancheng City apart from the Demon Suppression Division.
Their gathering here today was a major event for Wancheng City.
The Demon Suppression Division had already prepared a special area for these top forces.
The dignitaries soon made their way to a raised platform.
From there, they had a sweeping view of everything in the Training Ground.
Below,
Lin Feng looked up at the important figures, narrowing his eyes slightly.
Even before he joined the Demon Suppression Division, he had often heard of the Four Great Families and Black Tiger Martial Arts School.
When his father was alive, he had regarded those families with great respect too.
Though the Four Great Families were not quite as powerful as the Demon Suppression Division,
they were still top forces in Wancheng City, with countless powerful Martial Artists among their ranks!
Just look at the heads of the Four Great Families. Every one of them was at least at the Postnatal Fifth Layer!
Even the Captains of the Demon Suppression Division were around that level.
At that moment, more voices came from the distance.
"The Three Captains are here!"
As soon as the words fell, everyone immediately turned to look.
In the Wancheng Demon Suppression Division, the highest-ranking and most powerful person was undoubtedly the Colonel.
There was only one in Wancheng City!
Below the Colonel were the Three Captains!
At the sound of this, a glint flashed in Lin Feng's eyes.
A person instantly came to mind!
Captain Zhao!
According to Lu Gang, his father's death was somehow connected to Captain Zhao?
He had said his father discovered a secret. What could that secret have been?
Lin Feng's eyes narrowed as he stared at the three figures striding toward them with the bearing of dragons and tigers.
As the Three Captains of the Demon Suppression Division, they held lofty positions and were revered by countless Demon Suppression Guards.
The Colonel rarely concerned himself with the Division's internal affairs; most matters were handled by the Three Captains.
Lin Feng looked over and immediately recognized Captain Chen.
He didn't know the other two, so he could only guess based on instinct.
Once the Three Captains had reached the platform,
a voice suddenly came from behind Lin Feng.
"Little Brother Lin, what are you doing here?"
Lin Feng turned around and saw Hu Biao, with whom he had once carried out a mission.
Lin Feng suddenly asked, "Brother Hu, do you know Captain Zhao?"
Hu Biao was taken aback. "Captain Zhao? He's one of the Three Captains of the Demon Suppression Division. How could I not know him?"
He looked puzzled. Why didn't Lin Feng even know Captain Zhao?
Then he thought it over. Lin Feng had only recently joined the Demon Suppression Division and had been immersed in cultivation ever since. It was only natural that he didn't recognize him.
Hu Biao then pointed toward the Three Captains.
They had all taken their seats. The Three Captains sat in the middle, with the Four Great Families and Black Tiger Martial Arts School on either side.
Hu Biao pointed to the one on the right.
He was a middle-aged man with the faintest hint of a smile playing about his lips.
He looked very amiable and was chatting now and then with people from the Four Great Families and Black Tiger Martial Arts School.
Compared to the other two Captains, whose expressions were cold and unapproachable, Captain Zhao seemed easygoing.
Lin Feng nodded silently.
He had memorized Captain Zhao's appearance.
Lu Gang's dying words were still vivid in his mind.
If he had been Captain Zhao's subordinate, his death would inevitably arouse suspicion.
By then, Lin Feng would need the strength to stand against him!
This assessment was a shortcut to becoming stronger. He had to give it everything, earn the highest ranking, and claim the best rewards!
Since Lin Feng had joined the Demon Suppression Division, Captain Zhao had paid no attention to him.
The most likely reason was that Lin Feng was too weak!
Would a Martial Artist above the Postnatal Fifth Layer even spare a Body Tempering Triple Layer Martial Artist a glance?
There would be no need!
But if Captain Zhao learned that Lin Feng had killed Lu Gang,
things would likely change.
Lin Feng had disposed of Lu Gang's corpse carefully.
For now, no one would discover his death easily.
Lin Feng's mind cleared. At that moment, he focused solely on the assessment.
The most important thing was to raise his strength as quickly as possible.
Just then,
the Three Captains on the platform rose to their feet.
Wisps of True Qi radiated from them.
With a boom, the crowd fell silent.
Captain Chen, standing in the middle, spoke first. "The Colonel has other matters to attend to!"
"This assessment of the Demon Suppression Division will be conducted by the Three Captains."
The crowd showed little reaction.
The Colonel was busy with countless affairs and often had to battle demons, evil cults, and ghosts near Wancheng City.
It was only reasonable that he wouldn't attend something like this.
"The Demon Suppression Division's assessment is very simple."
"It has three levels, based on rank, from Constable to Squad Leader!"
"The test is the same, but the difficulty differs!"
"Of course, ordinary Constables may challenge the Squad Leader assessment, and Squad Leaders may challenge the Squad Leader assessment. That's allowed too."
"If you succeed in challenging a higher level, the rewards will be exceptionally generous!"
Captain Chen spoke in an even tone.
At his words, the Demon Suppression Guards about to take part in the assessment looked feverishly eager, as if they could hardly wait.
Captain Chen clapped his hands.
A series of heavy footsteps rang out.
From the side of the Training Ground, many Demon Suppression Guards carried in heavy objects.
Lin Feng took a closer look and saw that they were Bronze Man Statues. He was puzzled, unsure what they were for.
Beside him, Hu Biao's expression changed.
"These are Bronze Man Statues!"
"Is the Demon Suppression Division really holding a Bronze Man Formation assessment this time?"
Hu Biao looked troubled. He glanced at Lin Feng with regret and said, "Little Brother Lin, this assessment is a little unfavorable to you!"
Lin Feng's gaze shifted. "Why do you say that?"
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