Once the crowd had dispersed, Pamela and the others stepped forward again to offer their congratulations to Albert. Their faces were lit up with undisguised joy—even the rather composed Thorn wore a broad smile. Though Albert had only been at Dragon Fang Vein for two months, they were, without a doubt, the first group to follow him.Now that Albert had been promoted, their days in the First Courtyard Legion were sure to become much easier.Now that I’ve been promoted to Grand Legion Commander, the position of Fifth Squad Captain will be vacant, Albert said, looking at the three of them with a smile. Who do you three think would be the best fit for it?At his words, the three exchanged glances. Finally, Pamela smiled demurely and said: It should go to Fecundo. He made a breakthrough yesterday—he’s already condensed a Golden Soul Body. Neither of us can compete with him now.Albert looked at Fecundo in surprise. This talented collateral member of the Martin Clan had quite a gift indeed—

Albert nodded slightly. This man was among the elites of the First Squad, his strength no less than Fecundo’s. He had once been a loyal follower of Elvis, but it was clear now that he intended to pledge his allegiance to the Grand Legion Commander.After all, when a wall was about to collapse, everyone would give it a push. Elvis was clearly on the verge of defeat. If they continued to follow him down this path of no return, their futures would be all but ruined.Coupled with Albert’s prestigious identity and outstanding talent, anyone with a shred of sense could tell that Albert was most likely a dark horse in the making. It was highly probable that he would hold an important position in Dragon Fang Vein in the days to come.Thus, making this choice at this moment was not all that difficult.Albert nodded again and said in a calm tone: Since you’re here, focus on your drills and don’t harbor any more ulterior motives. Only when the First Courtyard Legion thrives can you all thrive wi

But... when the energy of all these people was intertwined, what method could he possibly use to subdue these chaotic consciousnesses? It seemed like a pipe dream.After all, even divine-tier techniques would be ineffective in such a scenario. And non-divine-tier techniques were completely useless for overwhelming others' minds.A sudden thought struck Albert—he did possess a technique capable of stunning the mind and soul.It was the second Nine-Revolution Technique he had obtained from the Dragon Stele: the Heavenly Dragon Dharma Manifestation.This technique allowed one to condense a shadow of a Heavenly Dragon using immense energy, which contained a wisp of Heavenly Dragon aura and could exude a faint Heavenly Dragon pressure. It possessed the extraordinary power to shake people's spirits and shatter their mental states.As the details of this Nine-Revolution Technique, the Heavenly Dragon Dharma Manifestation, flowed through his mind, joy surged within him. This was the perfect t

Albert finally watched with a concerned look as the severely injured Elvis was dragged away, and at the same time, he dispelled the Unified Aura state.As that overwhelming energy faded away, a sense of emptiness washed over Albert. That power had been truly formidable, its allure far surpassing the Unified Aura of the individual squads he had wielded before.The stark contrast between the heights of that power and his normal state—if one’s will were not unwavering, it would surely breed delusions, leading them to become lost in that colossal might.Albert let out a long breath, his eyes quickly regaining their clarity. This power was indeed formidable, yet it still lacked the pull to make him obsessed.Still, this first attempt at the First Courtyard’s Unified Aura had yielded unexpectedly good results. Not only had he successfully seized control of this immense power, but he had also used the opportunity to eliminate the First Courtyard’s greatest hidden threat.In any case, by the

Angel mused aloud, But your sudden acquisition of the Grand Dean’s voting right has disrupted the decades-long setup Kenton has painstakingly built within the First Courtyard. In the past, he always relied on such tactics to push through dean-level resolutions. So I’m certain he will never give up this decision-making power easily.What do you think he’ll do, Aunt Angel?Angel paused to think, then said, I believe he will double down on scheming for the soon-to-be-established seat of the Sixth Dean in the First Courtyard.Albert’s eyes narrowed slightly. The position of the Sixth Dean of the First Courtyard was one he intended to reserve for Uncle Joseph. Uncle Joseph had helped their family so much over the years—this kindness was far too great to repay with a mere seat as Sixth Dean, but Albert still wanted to do something for him.He spoke slowly, I mentioned this matter to Grandpa earlier. He agreed to let Uncle Joseph run for the position. But Uncle Joseph is still severely injur