"Because Li Yi is stronger than I am."
Yao Shiwang spoke.
The moment she said that, everyone was stunned.
Tan Haoran frowned.
"You're not joking, are you? Li Yi's talent is obvious to everyone, but he hasn't even become an Evolver. Reaching rank twenty-three is already his limit!"
The reason he had volunteered was because he believed Yao Shiwang was not the type to take the initiative, so he had been confident he could secure command.
Then, once they found clues, he would naturally have priority in reporting them and could claim the greatest credit.
"Of course I'm not joking."
Yao Shiwang smiled.
"And you can tell from Li Yi's fighting style alone. His observation and judgment surpass everyone in the class. In an environment like this, where danger and exploration coexist, having Li Yi lead us would absolutely be far better than having you, Tan Haoran."
Cai Xiaodong was surprised that Yao Shiwang had admitted Li Yi was stronger than her. After all, she had said yesterday that they were evenly matched.
But he reacted quickly and immediately said,
"I support Li Yi taking command too!"
Zuo Ying rolled her eyes and smiled. "I'll go with the majority."
Li Yi did not hold back either.
"Tan Haoran, if you have any objections, we can fight privately later and see whether my strength is enough to convince you. For now, everyone, move quickly toward the seven o'clock direction. The wind here is a little strange."
Tan Haoran looked somewhat embarrassed, but he still gave a cold snort.
"I have no problem with it. As long as your command doesn't go wrong, we'll do things your way. As for how strong you really are, we'll discuss that later!"
At once, the five mechs set off swiftly in the direction Li Yi