Xiao Yan had no intention of arguing with Han Yueyue. His gaze swept over everyone, lingering particularly on Hu Liena and Xie Yue, before he spoke:
"Now that we're a team, there are some things that need to be clarified."
As the captain, everything within the team is done according to my orders. During the operation, I hope there will be no dissent. Is that alright?
Upon hearing Xiao Yan's words, Han Yueyue and the other two turned their gazes toward Xie Yue and Hu Liena.
Xiao Yan's words were clearly directed at Xie Yue and Hu Liena.
However, Xiao Yan is right. It is most taboo for a team to have a second voice. Even for their own safety, Han Yueyue and the others would not refute this point.
"Don't worry, now that you're the captain, the team's actions are naturally your decision."
Xie Yue nodded and spoke to Xiao Yan, which relieved Han Yueyue and the others.
"Snort!"
Hu Liena snorted coldly, but did not object.
"Alright, since that's the case, let's all introduce ourselves first, so I can get a basic understanding."
As soon as Xiao Yan finished speaking, Han Yueyue and the others were stunned, and then their expressions became somewhat strange.
"What's wrong?"
"It's nothing..." Han Yueyue and the others naturally wouldn't say that before the preliminary rounds even started, all the contestants' information had already been placed in front of them.
Even though Xiao Yan only defeated Yan once, information about him was still reported.
However, because Xiao Yan's appearance was too sudden, and because the Heaven Dou Empire was far away, the prediction of Xiao Yan's strength was wrong.
However, Han Yueyue and the others did not expect that Xiao Yan had not even known about his opponent's Martial Soul and strength.
"Then I'll go first."
Xiao Yan, unaware of the thoughts in everyone's minds, took the initiative to speak:
"My Martial Soul, Bone Spirit Cold Flame, can freeze the opponent's mind and slow their movements after hitting Martial Soul. I am a level 47 Control System Soul Master."
" Zhu Zhuqing, Martial Soul: Serene Moon Love Shadow Cat. After the Martial Soul Possession, her attacks can affect the opponent's emotions. During the action, her own existence will be reduced. Level 49 Agility Attack System Battle Spirit Master."
Upon hearing Xiao Yan and Zhu Zhuqing's introduction, everyone's eyes showed surprise.
In addition to their offensive capabilities, their Martial Soul also possess the ability to launch mental attacks on their opponents, which explains their immense strength.
Everyone silently excused themselves, cursing Xiao Yan and Zhu Zhuqing for the abnormality of their Martial Soul.
" Xie Yue, Martial Soul: Moon Blade, Level 51 Battle Soul King. I'm better at simple and brutal offensive combat."
" Hu Liena, Martial Soul Demon Fox, Level 50 Control System Soul King, my abilities... well..."
Hu Liena's pale pink eyes lit up, and she said to the crowd:
"You all know that."
" Han Yueyue, with the Martial Soul of the Ancient Tree of Life, is a level 45 Auxiliary System Soul Ancestor. I can provide everyone with Soul Power Recovery and Healing."
" An Hanfu, Martial Soul Mystic Spirit Illusory Phoenix Bird, Level 46 Agility Attack System Battle Spirit Master. My Martial Soul can exist independently, and I can share its vision."
When An Hanfu introduced herself, she looked at Han Yueyue provocatively. It was clear that she was very happy that her Soul Power Level was higher than Han Yueyue's.
" Qiu Zijing, Martial Soul: Black and Yellow Stele, Level 46 Auxiliary System Soul Ancestor. As long as the attack isn't within two major realms of mine, feel free to leave it to me."
Qiu Zijing spoke to Xiao Yan in a much calmer tone.
Hearing everyone's words, Xiao Yan silently calculated for a moment, and then began to speak:
"In that case, let's make our first Soul Beast a 12,000-year-old Snake-Tailed Crocodile, what do you say?"
"A 12,000-year-old Snake-Tailed Crocodile should be at the early stage of the Soul King. We've only just begun to work together, and Soul Beast at this stage pose a certain challenge for us, but even if they go out of control, we can handle them."
No one objected to Xiao Yan's explanation.
Having made his decision, Xiao Yan placed the Pope Token in his hand and with a thought, Xiao Yan could feel an invisible wave spreading outwards before quickly disappearing.
"Is that all?"
"That's right. However, we need to find and successfully hunt down this Soul Beast before the next one can spawn."
Xiao Yan nodded slightly and said to everyone:
" Snake-Tailed Crocodile prefer to inhabit areas with abundant water, such as lakes and rivers. They will disguise themselves as driftwood to approach their targets and then touch them, thus possessing a certain ability to transform. In this secret realm, we only need to go to the lake at the foot of the mountain."
Xiao Yan's mind raced through information about the Snake-Tailed Crocodile. He addressed the group and then began arranging their positions:
" Xie Yue, go first. Han Yueyue, stay in the middle. Qiu Zijing, your task is to protect Han Yueyue every step of the way. Zhu Zhuqing, go to the left. Hu Liena, go to the right. An Hanfu, release your Martial Soul to scout ahead. The reconnaissance task is assigned to you first."
Leave the rest to me, don't worry.
Xiao Yan quickly combined everyone's Martial Soul and strengths, and made a simple arrangement.
No one objected to Xiao Yan 'Xiao Yan arrangement, as everyone was intelligent and his plan was perfectly reasonable.
It not only made full use of everyone's Martial Soul, but also protected Han Yueyue, who was weaker, in the middle.
An Hanfu nodded gently, and a Soul Beast resembling a bird covered in colorful feathers appeared on An Hanfu 'An Hanfu shoulder, affectionately nuzzling her cheek.
Looking at this Martial Soul that maintained its independent existence again, Xiao Yan thought of a certain creature that resembled both a pig and a dog.
"Unlucky..."
Xiao Yan cursed under his breath, his gaze sweeping over the crowd and fixed on the front.
Although the seven of them are now called a team, they are not familiar with each other at all. Xiao Yan and Zhu Zhuqing are obviously closer, while Xie Yue and Hu Liena are in the same circle.
The remaining three glanced at the group from time to time, their expressions calm and revealing nothing unusual.
Soon, Xiao Yan and his group had approached the lake at the foot of the mountain.
However, at this moment, the lake was completely calm, and there was no trace of any Soul Beast present. On the contrary, the surrounding scenery was very beautiful, and the abundant energy made people feel extremely comfortable.
"You know what, even without hunting Soul Beast, the scenery alone is truly delightful."
Han Yueyue raised her hand, enjoying the breeze, and said with a smile.
"You're not here to earn contribution points in this Supreme Secret Realm others have no chance to enter, just to look at the scenery? I think you should get your head checked after you leave."
An Hanfu, standing to the side, spoke up mercilessly to Han Yueyue.
However, Han Yueyue was right; the lake was indeed extremely calm and captivating.
However, upon sensing this tranquility, Xiao Yan's eyes narrowed slightly, white flames appeared before his eyes, and his gaze swept over everything around him.