Divine Seal: From a Heavy Sword to Slicing Through the Holy Demon Continent

Long Haoyu remained silent, as did Yang Wenzhao, Duan Yi, Lu Xi, and the others.

Han Qian took all of this into account: "Since there is no objection to the rankings, I hereby declare the team competition of the Demon Hunter Selection Tournament officially over."

"From this day forward, you will go your separate ways and embark on your own journeys. I wish you all the best for the future!"

Upon hearing this, Long Haoyu and the others stood up and bowed to Han Qian and the other six vice hall masters.

At the same time, Yang Wenzhao and others also congratulated Long Haoyu.

Half an hour later, Long Haoyu led all the members of the No. 1 Demon Hunter Team to one of the forbidden areas in the Holy City, which was a small area near the Demon Hunter Team's mission tower.

This is the home of the Demon Hunters, an area enclosed by green trees and shrubs, enjoying a high degree of privacy. Even leaders of the Holy Alliance cannot easily enter unless they belong here.

At this moment, Gao Yingjie was standing in front of Long Haoyu and the others, looking at them with a solemn expression.

"This is the last meeting I'm holding for you. My leadership duties are complete. From today onwards, I will no longer be your leader, and after this departure, I will no longer be qualified to enter this area."

"Haoyu, I've already analyzed the advancement path for the Demon Hunter Team, including the situation of your Elite-level Demon Hunter Team No. 1, for you on the way back. Now, tell me your thoughts!"

No one spoke, and all eyes were fixed on Long Haoyu.

During this team competition, although Long Haoyu didn't actually do much of what a team leader should do, he has become the backbone of the No. 1 Demon Hunter Team.

Especially during the last two months of intensive training, he admired Long Haoyu immensely.

Seeing that everyone's attention was focused on him, Long Haoyu frowned and said, "Team leader, my idea is to use the existing merit points to upgrade the Demon Hunter Team to the general level."

"Because of this team competition, all of us have broken through to the fifth level, and Cai'er and I have even broken through to the sixth level."

"Ordinary sergeants might offer very limited opportunities for our advancement, so promoting them to general level would be much more helpful for us in terms of general-level missions."

"Although the existing merit points can improve the strength of all of us, there will definitely be many gaps in the future to accumulate merit points, which may have the opposite effect."

"Therefore, I think our first-class demon hunter team can temporarily live a frugal life and focus on upgrading the team first. We will definitely earn more merit points then."

As everyone listened to Long Haoyu's words, they all frowned and pondered the feasibility of his views.

Gao Yingjie remained silent, his expression grave, and looked thoughtfully at Long Haoyu: "Haoyu, why do you hold such a view? Is this the basis for your judgment?"

"That's right. After being promoted to the rank of general, one can naturally receive better missions. In other words, this is more like going on a long voyage at sea."

"The bigger the storm, the more expensive the fish we catch will be. Similarly, it will be more dangerous for generals, but it can bring us a more absolute and greater boost."

"Furthermore, after upgrading to the general level, each of us will also get to choose a secret technique once, which can also improve our strength, so it's a win-win choice!"

Long Haoyu answered in a strong and resonant voice, his tone becoming much more composed.

When the topic turned to upgrading the Soldier-level Demon Hunter Squad No. 1 to the General-level Demon Hunter Squad, the look in his eyes became much more determined.

He seemed to have undergone a complete transformation, displaying a level of vigor that was even greater than when he was in the Exorcism Pass.

His firm gaze met Gao Yingjie's without flinching.

Every word and action he took affirmed the answer he was giving at that moment, and the analysis he provided in that answer.

The general-level demon hunter squad and their sergeant-level No. 1 demon hunter squad are definitely going to be upgraded.

They've even accepted missions at the general level!

Chapter 318. The Past of the Warrior-level, the Establishment of the General-level Demon Hunter Team (Chapter 316)

Gao Yingjie was quite surprised.

Seeing Long Haoyu's unwavering gaze, a gentle expression slowly appeared on his usually stern face.

After carefully considering Long Haoyu's analysis, my opinion of him has improved considerably.

As the leader of the newly formed demon hunter team, he is not supposed to interfere with the final choice of the team he leads, which is why he asked Long Haoyu to make the choice.

But deep down, he still hoped that Long Haoyu would complete the upgrade of the Demon Hunter Team to General level.

As it turned out, Long Haoyu did not disappoint him and indeed chose to give a very firm answer on this matter.

Lin Xin and the others remained silent, but their eyes were filled with fervent excitement.

Long Haoyu's words filled them with excitement and enthusiasm, as if they could all feel the grand future ahead.

The bigger the waves, the more expensive the fish – this metaphor is truly apt.

The Demon Hunter Corps exists to carry out a series of dangerous missions.

If you're just looking to stay in your comfort zone, there's no need to participate in the so-called Demon Hunter Team selection competition.

Since we've chosen this path, we absolutely have to choose the most thrilling one; otherwise, we'd really be unworthy of being members of the Demon Hunter team.

"The analysis is quite good. This choice is indeed the most suitable for you. Since you have made your decision, then go and work hard in this direction!"

"Although you only participated in the team competition for a month, the total amount of merit you gained in that month is enough to promote you to a general-level demon hunter team."

"Go, go to the Demon Hunter Guild Mission Tower to complete your Demon Hunter Guild's upgrade. I hope to see another titled Demon Hunter Guild born in the future!"

"I hope that more demons will die at your hands!"

Gao Yingjie remained silent for a long time before finally answering in a low voice, his eyes filled with affirmation of Long Haoyu's decision on this matter.

The elite-level demon hunter team is just the starting point, and the general-level team is merely an advanced version. There are even higher levels waiting for Long Haoyu and his team.

Having such ambition now is undoubtedly the greatest help for the future.

Human beings cannot completely lose their fighting spirit.

Sufficient drive is the driving force that enables one to reach the pinnacle.

"Team leader, we won't let you down!"

Long Haoyu replied firmly, "At that time, we will definitely kill enough demon gods!"

Gao Yingjie patted Long Haoyu heavily on the shoulder, exchanged another glance with the others, and then left decisively.

His departing figure was like a mountain.

After watching Gao Yingjie leave the Demon Hunter Group area, Long Haoyu led everyone to the Demon Hunter Group Mission Tower to complete the upgrade of the Demon Hunter Group to General level.

After fussing around for a while, looking at the medals in their hands, Long Haoyu's eyes shone with a brilliant light.

Lin Xin and the others also had a keen eye at this moment.

"Boss, our leveling speed is a bit too efficient. We've already become a general-level demon hunter team after just finishing the team competition."

"If we can keep leveling up at this rate, it won't be long before we become a titled demon hunter team!"

Long Haoyu smiled without saying a word, watching everyone's great enthusiasm for the future, and then let out a heavy sigh.

"Alright, let's take it one step at a time and see what happens in the future."

"Now that we have completed the upgrade of the Demon Hunter Group, we will distribute the six secret techniques we have acquired in a unified manner."

"Haochen and Sister Xin'er are both my squires. They did not receive the reward of the secret technique, but they are both members of our Demon Hunter Team."

"Therefore, I plan to transfer my share of the secret technique reward to Haochen, and Cai'er's secret technique to Sister Xin'er. I wonder if you have any objections?"

Long Haoyu and Cai'er touched hands, understanding each other's thoughts in their eyes, and then he made the announcement in a deep voice.

He and Cai'er, one is the Six Paths Spirit Furnace and the other is the Reincarnation Spirit Furnace, and the two of them actually have no shortage of secret techniques.

Long Haochen and Li Xin joined their demon-hunting group as squire knights, so they couldn't be treated differently.

Seeing that Long Haoyu was making these arrangements and that Cai'er had agreed to them, Lin Xin and the others did not raise any objections. They even redistributed their respective secret skill rewards.

While discussing these matters, Long Haoyu returned to the villa with everyone. Unlike the others who were immersed in the joy of the Demon Hunter Team being upgraded to the General level, he was still discussing these matters.

At this moment, Long Haoyu looked intently in the direction of the Demon Hunter Team's mission tower, which he had just left.

"Once the Demon Hunter Team reaches the General level, we can take on the mission to explore the Cave of Fear and Howl. If we don't upgrade the Demon Hunter Team today, and we have to wait a few more days, this mission probably won't be available to us!"

Long Haoyu murmured to himself, as he was quite familiar with some of the tasks in the Mission Tower, and also knew about the opportunities that came with exploring the Fearful Howling Cave.

Currently, this mission is still at the general level, and their demon hunter group is still qualified to accept it. However, if they wait a few more days until the person who issued the mission returns, this mission will be upgraded to the king level.

At that point, they can only watch helplessly as the mission drags on. The Demon Hunter Team isn't strong enough to take on such a mission.

"Brother, you seem to be thinking about something?" At this moment, Long Haochen came to Long Haoyu's side and asked in a deep voice.

Long Haoyu smiled slightly and said, "It's nothing. I was just thinking about the missions we'll be taking on later. Now that we're a general-level demon hunter team, it's natural that we need to take missions into consideration."

"After all, we don't have many merit points left. If we don't take on some suitable missions soon, everyone in our Demon Hunter Group's training will come to a standstill, which is not in line with my original intention of upgrading the Demon Hunter Group to the General level."

Long Haochen listened thoughtfully, naturally understanding the meaning behind Long Haoyu's words, but he looked at his older brother with a hint of doubt.

Having known each other for many years, he sensed that his older brother seemed to be thinking about something, but he couldn't quite put his finger on what it was.

Long Haoyu noticed his younger brother's situation but didn't offer much explanation, instead focusing on looking towards the Demon Hunter Mission Tower.

Some things can be explained.

Some things, however, cannot be explained.

The matter of the Cave of Fear and Howl is above the latter.

Instead of explaining things like this, let's get the task done first!

No one can ever have too many opportunities.

Chapter 319. After meeting the eldest uncle, I met the youngest aunt.

Demon Hunter Mission Tower, second floor.

This is where various demon hunter groups accept their missions. Each floor is the same size and has a similar layout, corresponding to missions for warrior, general, marshal, king, emperor, and titled demon hunter groups.

In the 300-square-meter hall, there are six tall counters around the perimeter, representing missions for killing, finding items, exploration, intelligence, war, and comprehensive tasks.

Within this mission tower, most missions are designed for demons, with only a very few unrelated to them.

There are many good things here. As long as you have enough merit points in the trading center, you can buy many unexpected things.

Long Haoyu's mind wasn't on the treasures in the trading center this time. Even if he wanted to buy them, he didn't have enough merit points to squander.

After all, they were a newly formed demon-hunting team. Although they had gained a lot of merit points during their journey through the Demon Exorcism Pass, they used 10,000 of them to upgrade their demon-hunting team. They were now the 21st Demon-Hunting Team at the General level.

Although he didn't reach the double-digit merit points of his former little brother's Demon Hunter group, he didn't have too many either, so he definitely couldn't squander them.

Focusing his mind, Long Haoyu went straight to the counter for exploration missions and began to examine the missions. He remembered that the "Terrifying Howling Cave" mission was categorized under exploration missions.