The Pursuit (Part 1)

The atmosphere in the room was nearly frozen solid.

The other four members of Dawn Blade watched Gao Jing as if waiting for a show.

Yue Zhong was Dawn Blade's captain. He possessed the cultivation of a High Rank Grand Wizard, yet he was also an Upper-Tier Grand Warrior. His overall combat strength rivaled that of an Upper Rank Grand Wizard.

Yue Zhong had joined the Judgment Pavilion early on. From reserve member to squad leader, he had amassed extraordinarily rich combat experience.

Countless criminals had died at Yue Zhong's hands!

Years of battle and slaughter had forged Yue Zhong's unique aura. Though it could not compare to the might of a domain, even Transcendents of the same rank would be intimidated if their mental will was not strong enough.

The Dawn Blade members had seen more than once how Yue Zhong had frightened others out of their wits with his sheer presence.

Previously, one fellow selected as a reserve member had nearly wet himself beneath Yue Zhong's imposing aura.

Dawn Blade had no need for members like that.

To join this elite squad, one first had to pass their captain's test!

Tumen could not help swallowing. He wanted to smooth things over for Gao Jing, but he did not dare speak under Yue Zhong's intimidating presence.

Yet Gao Jing, the focus of everyone's attention, showed no change in expression from beginning to end.

He answered calmly, "I will not fear danger, nor do I intend to withdraw."

Yue Zhong stared at Gao Jing for a moment, then a faint smile appeared on his rigid face. "You are very good."

The other members were all startled.

One had to know that praise like "very good" rarely came from Yue Zhong's mouth.

For Gao Jing, a newly advanced Great Shaman, to