Three months later.
The Great Soul Arena of Suotuo City.
"Tian Heng, you've made very good progress lately. Before long, we'll be able to move on to the next city," Qin Ming said with a smile, looking at Yu Tianheng and Dugu Yan beside him.
Yu Tianheng's expression remained utterly composed as he handed the Imperial Fighting Team's team battle badge to the staff member with practiced ease. "The people here are still too weak. None of them can put up a fight. Even that Madman Team everyone praised to the heavens was nothing special."
At that, Qin Ming said helplessly, "Tian Heng, don't be too arrogant. Remember, beyond every expert stands another, and beyond every heaven lies another sky."
"Oh, come on, Teacher Qin. What formidable people could there be in a little place like this? You're just too cautious. Tian Heng has the strength, so why shouldn't he swagger a little?" Dugu Yan leaned against Yu Tianheng, her eyes brimming with love.
Even the normally aloof Yu Tianheng couldn't help smiling and stroking Dugu Yan's head, the very picture of a loving couple.
Qin Ming had clearly grown used to having their public displays of affection shoved down his throat. Seeing that neither of them cared, he merely shrugged and waited for the staff member to arrange their next team battle.
The staff member took the badge out of habit, but when he saw the words engraved on it, his expression changed dramatically. "The Imperial Fighting Team?" he murmured.
"Is there a problem?" Qin Ming asked, noticing the staff member's unusual reaction.
"My apologies, sir. May I ask whether you're the Imperial Fighting Team's leader?" the staff member asked tentatively.
"Yes. Has something happened?"
"Please wait a moment, sir." Under the eyes of Qin Ming and his two