Only Some Confidence

"Holy Lord, this junior has come to compete for the position of Commander. I hope you'll grant me permission!"

Under everyone's gaze, Hua Yunfei calmly walked up to the foot of the Heavenly Ladder, clasped his hands toward the Double Pupil User above, and spoke.

"Granted!"

The Double Pupil User sat high above. He had no aura about him and looked more like a kindly elder. Hearing Hua Yunfei's request, he slowly nodded.

He was naturally one of the few who knew Hua Yunfei's true identity, so he wasn't surprised by his arrival.

When the Double Pupil User allowed Hua Yunfei to join the contest for Commander, the Commanders of the various halls had no objections.

This was the "Gou" who had cleared the Emperor Tower. If he wasn't qualified, who was?

"Are you really 'Gou'?"

A short-haired man stared intently at Hua Yunfei. He was powerfully built, his muscles bulging dramatically, dense laws swirling around him, and his physical strength unmatched.

"That's the genuine article!" Hua Yunfei nodded.

"Excellent! My name is Chai Liehuo, sixth on the Emperor Ranking. I challenge you!"

The short-haired man strode straight over without hesitation. He hefted a Hegemonic Blade onto his shoulder, radiating a fierce, imposing air and an unrestrained arrogance.

The people around them were left staring in bewilderment.

In truth, when they learned Hua Yunfei was "Gou," many present had wanted to step forward and challenge him. But they'd hesitated, worried they might lose!

Chai Liehuo truly lived up to his straightforward nature. Others dared to think about it but hesitated; he dared to think it and do it!

"Wait!" Hua Yunfei called out to Chai Liehuo.

"What, are you afraid?" Chai Liehuo stopped and stared straight at Hua Yunfei as he asked.

"Not at all."

Hua Yunfei didn't explain. He