Divine Seal: Fire Kirin Fly Template, shattering the Demon God Pillar!

Chapter 40 Arrival at the Exorcism Castle

"Your defenses are breached, you've lost!"

These words struck Gao Yingjie like a heavy hammer, shattering his pride as a seventh-tier guardian knight.

We lost, utterly and completely, without a doubt.

He looked at Li Hao's face, which was too young and even had a warm smile on it, and felt a mix of emotions.

Shock, bitterness, and bewilderment all ultimately culminated in a long sigh.

"I lost."

Gao Yingjie's voice was a little hoarse, but unusually frank.

He threw away the heavy sword in his hand, which was twisted into a pretzel, and solemnly gave Li Hao a knightly salute.

"Commander Li Hao, I, Gao Yingjie, am completely convinced of your strength. From today onwards, you are the well-deserved commander of the No. 1 Demon Hunter Squad of the Sergeant Rank."

This scene made the other members of the demon hunter team, who were still gasping in shock, nearly pop their eyes out.

A seventh-tier peak guardian knight, the leader sent by the temple headquarters, just bowed down to a sixth-tier warrior so decisively.

Isn't this world a little too crazy?

"Knight Gao, you're too kind." Li Hao waved his hand, his expression still calm. "It's just a friendly spar, there's no need for that."

Gao Yingjie shook his head and said with a wry smile, "This is not a friendly spar, this is a crushing defeat."

"If you hadn't held back with that move, I probably wouldn't be standing here now, but lying in the temple's morgue."

He paused, his gaze sweeping across the room, and his voice suddenly rose a few decibels.

"The Alliance appointed me as the leader of your newly formed Demon Hunter Team, but I believe I am not qualified to lead a prodigy like Leader Li Hao."

Therefore, I declare—

“From this moment forward, I will only serve as an advisor, responsible for coordinating matters between you and the military and the temple, and will never interfere with any internal decisions or actions of the Demon Hunter Corps.”

"Gentlemen, does anyone have any objections?"

After he finished speaking, the entire room fell silent.

objection?

Who dares to object?
Who has the right to object?

Everyone looked at each other, and finally their eyes all focused on Li Hao, their eyes filled with awe.

Li Hao didn't mind and nodded, "In that case, I'll trouble you, High Knight."

Moreover, having Gao Yingjie leading the way is a good thing.

Although he was incredibly powerful, it was his first time on the battlefield, and he was a complete novice when it came to things like legion operations, mission procedures, and intelligence on the demon race.

Having an experienced veteran to offer guidance is always a good thing.

This sudden "suppression of newcomers" ended dramatically in a way that no one expected.

But the aftershocks it caused stirred up a huge wave in the hearts of all the newly formed demon hunter groups.

The No. 1 Demon Hunter Squad, that man named Li Hao, is a monster!

This became an unspoken consensus among everyone.

……

After the interlude, the ten newly recruited demon-hunting teams boarded carriages bound for the front lines of the Demon-Hunting Mountains, arranged by the temple deacons.

The atmosphere inside the spacious carriage was somewhat subtle.

Sima Xian, the bald, burly man, would steal glances at Li Hao, who was resting with his eyes closed, every now and then, as if he were looking at some rare treasure.

He tried several times to reach out and touch Li Hao's arm with his large, fan-like hand to see if it was made of flesh and blood like his own, but each time he was glared back by Wang Yuanyuan's cold gaze.

Lin Xin looked like he'd seen a ghost, muttering to himself, "This is illogical, this is so illogical... A sixth-tier cultivator fighting a seventh-tier cultivator like it's nothing, that spiritual energy compression technique is simply unbelievable, how did he do that?"

"Could it be some kind of ancient secret technique? No, I have to investigate..."

Zhong Li remained silent, while Chen Ying'er looked at Li Hao with her eyes sparkling like tiny golden stars.

"Commander, shouldn't our regiment have a catchy name?"

Finally, it was Sima Xian, the most lively of them all, who broke the silence. He scratched his bald head and said in a deep voice, "'Soldier-level Demon Hunter Team No. 1' sounds like lining up to get steamed buns, not imposing at all!"

Lin Xin pushed up his glasses and, unusually, agreed, "That's right. A good name can enhance team cohesion and brand recognition."

"Look at those Demon Hunter teams at the Commander and King levels, which one doesn't have a majestic name?"

"What should we call it?" Chen Ying'er tilted her head, looking curious.

"How about calling it the 'Mighty Vajra Gang'?" Sima Xian patted his chest, looking smug.

"I'll lead the attack, and the commander will lead the attack. Together, we'll be like a raging inferno, sweeping away everything in our path!"

"Utterly vulgar!" Li Hao coldly spat out four words, directly rejecting Sima Xian's suggestion.

"How about 'Eternal Rhythm'?" Lin Xin suggested, sounding very much like a mage with an artistic flair.

"So effeminate," Sima Xian muttered, pursing her lips.

Just as the group was arguing, Wang Yuanyuan, who had been silent all along, spoke again in a clear, cold voice: "Fire Cloud."

The carriage fell silent instantly.

All eyes were on her.

Wang Yuanyuan faced everyone's gaze, her face still expressionless, but her eyes were more serious than ever before.

"The commander's move is called 'Fire Cloud,' a move that can decide the fate of the world."

"The name is chosen to commemorate the founding of our group and to acknowledge the leader's abilities."

"Fire Cloud Demon Hunter Squad?" Sima Xian muttered to himself, his eyes growing brighter. "Hey, you know what, this name sounds much more imposing than my 'Mighty Vajra'!"

"The flames will burn brightly, shaking the world! I agree!"

“I agree too!” Chen Ying’er immediately raised her hand.

"I second that." Lin Xin nodded.

Zhongli smiled and agreed.

All eyes finally fell on Li Hao.

Li Hao slowly opened his eyes and looked at his companions' expectant and trusting eyes, feeling a warmth in his heart.

He smiled and said, "I have no objection, let's call it the Fire Cloud Demon Hunter Team."

Thus, a name that would one day leave a glorious mark on the Holy Demon Continent, striking fear into the hearts of countless demons and gods, was quietly born in this swaying carriage.

……

Ten days later, in the center of the Demon-Suppressing Mountains, at the Demon-Exorcising City.

As one of the most important military fortresses for the human alliance to resist the demon race, the city itself is a huge weapon of war.

On the city walls, patrolling soldiers and huge defensive siege weapons can be seen everywhere.

A chilling atmosphere swept over them, making the newcomers feel a sense of unease.

Ten carriages passed through the heavy city gates and stopped in front of a magnificent hall of government.

After a short rest and dinner, a brief meeting was held.

The ten newly formed demon hunter squads were dispersed and assigned to different infantry battalions for a month of battlefield adaptation training.

The Fire Cloud Demon Hunters were assigned to the First Infantry Battalion.

The person who came to meet them was a middle-aged military officer with an ordinary appearance, medium build, and a weathered look on his face.

"Hello everyone, welcome to the First Battalion of Exorcism City. I am Battalion Commander Zhang Hairong."

Zhang Hairong's attitude was very polite, even cautious.

Especially when his gaze fell on Li Hao, he clearly showed a hint of nervousness and unease.

Can't blame him.

He was just a warrior who had fought his way up on the battlefield for more than a decade before barely reaching the peak of the fourth tier.

However, the team he was to take over today contained a sixth-tier "monster" who could instantly kill a seventh-tier guardian knight.

Zhang Hairong didn't sleep well all night after receiving the order.

This isn't just a group of greenhorns, it's clearly a god-like figure who has arrived!

What if this guy is a troublemaker? Wouldn't I, a mere battalion commander, be completely humiliated by him?

"Hello, Battalion Commander Zhang."

Just as Zhang Hairong was feeling uneasy, Li Hao stood up and extended his hand to him with a gentle smile on his face.

"We are the Fire Cloud Demon Hunter Team, and I am the team leader, Li Hao. We will be staying at your camp for the next three months, and we look forward to your guidance, Battalion Commander Zhang."

Li Hao's attitude was neither humble nor arrogant, and his words were full of respect for his military rank, without the slightest arrogance arising from his strength.

Zhang Hairong was stunned for a moment, then a warm feeling welled up in his heart. He was flattered and grasped Li Hao's hand: "I dare not accept your guidance, I dare not accept it!"

"It is an honor for our First Battalion to have Commander Li here! The camp has made preparations for you all, please follow me."

Li Hao's humility completely put Zhang Hairong's mind at ease.

It seems that this prodigy from the temple is not the arrogant and spoiled brat he is.

As they chatted along the way, Zhang Hairong introduced the general situation of the Exorcist City and the rules of the military camp to everyone, and the atmosphere gradually became more harmonious.

The barracks were relatively clean, but also simply furnished.

"Please forgive the simple conditions," Zhang Hairong said somewhat embarrassedly. "The fighting on the front lines is intense, so everything is kept to a minimum."

"It's already very good, thank you for the arrangements, Battalion Commander Zhang," Li Hao said with a smile.

"Then I won't disturb your rest any longer." Zhang Hairong saluted and tactfully took his leave. "I will send someone over early tomorrow morning to show you around the defense zone."

After seeing Zhang Hairong off, everyone looked around at their new residence.

Sima Xian plopped down on the wooden bed, which groaned under the weight.

"We've finally arrived. After ten days of carriage travel, my bones are about to fall apart."

"I wonder when I'll be able to go into battle and kill the demons. I'm itching to do it!"

Lin Xin took out a bunch of bottles and jars and began to organize his "precious pills," muttering to himself, "What's the rush? Let's get familiar with the environment first."

"The concentration of demonic energy here is much higher than behind us, so we need to be prepared for protection."

Wang Yuanyuan silently wiped her giant shield, a strong fighting spirit filling the room.

Li Hao stood by the window, gazing at the distant mountain range shrouded in night. He could sense that in the depths of that darkness, countless powerful and evil auras lurked.

A long-dormant fighting spirit slowly rose in his heart.

The world of Throne of Seals, the Demon Race...

Let me see how good you are!

A confident smile curved the corners of his mouth.

Huo Linfei's template was slightly warm inside his body, as if responding to his master's fighting spirit.

When the enemy is in front of me, they either flee in terror or suffer a complete defeat!
(End of this chapter)