Chapter 938: Glory

Even the Clown, renowned for his mastery of countless pranks, was utterly astonished by the blueprint Xu Yang provided. He realized that imprisoning conquered captives in the proposed location would offer them an unimaginable soul-stirring experience.

"Alright, from now on, our Red Dragon Combat Team will take charge of the entire Sarr City-State."

The Great Commander leading the Red Dragon Combat Team produced a purple dragon soul token. Unbeknownst to many, this was the fabled Demonic Dragon Command Token, famous throughout the Western Regions. To see this token was to stand before the King of the Demonic Dragon Combat Group himself. All high-ranking officials from any faction under the Demonic Dragon Combat Group were bound to submit to the token's bearer and surrender all ruling authority.

There was no doubt that their arrival effectively meant wresting control of the Sarr City-State from the Plasis couple. Following Xu Yang's instructions, the team members refrained from immediate action, maintaining the same composed demeanor as he did. This was not the time for internal conflict. They first needed to assess the true strength and capabilities of the Red Dragon Combat Team. If they could genuinely assume the responsibilities of a city lord and lead the populace to repel the invading forces of the Emperor Soul Combat Group in the most effective manner, then allowing them temporary authority would not be an issue.

However, before the day even ended, the various behaviors of the Red Dragon Combat Team's commanders had already pushed Xu Yang's Glory Combat Team to their limit. The trouble began when the Red Dragon Combat Team entered the city. Not only did they indulge in lavish feasting and drinking at the City Lord's Mansion, but they also seized all the resources the Plasis couple had acquired during their sea expedition. Furthermore, they promptly emptied the Sarr City-State of a century's worth of accumulated wealth and reserves. The sole reason for their brazen recklessness was, undoubtedly, the Demonic Dragon Token held by the Great Commander.

Of course, these were merely the initial provocations. What truly compelled Xu Yang's team to decide on sanctions against the Red Dragon Corps was the Great Commander's younger brother, the team's second-in-command – a lecherous, corpulent man – who repeatedly made offensive gestures toward Jessica. During the welcoming banquet, the Red Dragon Combat Team's second-in-command slowly rose, a smirk on his face, and approached the Plasis couple with a wine glass. At that moment, all members of the Glory Combat Team, including Xu Yang, were present in the room, and everyone instinctively fixed their gaze on the corpulent man.

"Heh heh heh, Lady Jessica truly possesses captivating grace. Would you be interested in sharing a drink with this general?"

Jessica, being exceedingly astute, immediately understood the fat man's intentions. She politely smiled, shook her head, and instinctively gripped one of Plasis's hands. "My apologies, General. Jessica is a married woman. I once promised my husband that I would never drink with any man outside of our combat team's own brothers. Please forgive me if I seem ungracious."

To Xu Yang's astonishment, the fat man displayed not an ounce of respect for the Glory Combat Team members, nor did he show any regard for the Plasis couple's status as city lords. He immediately smashed the cup in his hand on the spot. He glared fiercely at Jessica, "You ungrateful wretch! Still putting on airs as a city lord? Our Red Dragon Combat Team came here, and that in itself was a courtesy to you! With the pressure from the Emperor Soul Combat Group looming, if it weren't for our Red Dragon Combat Team, and if you three were the city-state's only defense, do you truly believe a few useless individuals like yourselves could stand against their formidable, wolf-like army? I haven't done anything to you yet; I merely asked you for a drink, and you give me such a sour face. It appears if this general doesn't resort to some measures today, you'll never learn my true temperament!"

From beginning to end, despite the Red Dragon Combat Team's second-in-command behaving so brazenly, not a single member of the Red Dragon Combat Team intervened to stop him. It was clear that in the eyes of these nine individuals from the Red Dragon Combat Team, the Plasis couple and the Glory Combat Team, who were supposed to be honored guests, were utterly insignificant, nothing more than ants.

Once the corpulent man concluded his audacious remarks, Xu Yang slowly rose to his feet, a smile playing on his lips. Concurrently, upon witnessing his movement, the other five members of the Glory Combat Team also stood up in unison, gathering around Jessica and confronting the fat man.

"Little fatty, how can you be so audacious? It seems the title 'Seven Calamities of the Demonic Dragon' has made you so conceited that you've lost sight of yourself."

The moment Xu Yang finished speaking, he seized the Red Dragon Combat Team's second-in-command by the collar in front of everyone, effortlessly lifting his corpulent, over 300-pound body into mid-air. Yet, during this swift action, no one present, except for Ling Yao, could clearly discern how Xu Yang had moved.

"You are utterly insolent!"

Simultaneously, the other eight members of the Red Dragon Combat Team soared into the air, each unleashing incredibly potent spiritual energy. The dazzling brilliance and fierce aura almost instantly obliterated the entire City Lord's Mansion hall. What was meant to be a welcoming ceremony, much like a family banquet, transformed into a tense battlefield within moments.

"Heh, heh. I advise you few good-for-nothings not to make any rash moves. Otherwise, your arrogant second-in-command will instantly become mere fodder in my grasp. Feel free to test me if you doubt it."

Xu Yang's voice remained strikingly nonchalant, yet at that moment, everyone in the Red Dragon Combat Group, including the Great Commander, felt the complete helplessness of their second-in-command, who was trapped firmly in Xu Yang's grasp. Furthermore, a terrifying sensation, akin to suffocation, swiftly enveloped the second-in-command. He hung there, utterly helpless, like an overly obese infant gripped tightly in Xu Yang's palm, unable even to struggle.

"Everyone, sit down!"

The Great Commander, a man of considerable experience, spoke softly, and the seven formidable members of the Red Dragon Combat Team behind him promptly resumed their seats. Only the Great Commander himself, wearing a slight smile, stepped forward a few paces.

"I truly didn't realize your Glory Combat Team possessed such hidden depths, especially you, A Yang. You're quite the concealed master from an unexpected place. My brother was indeed reckless just now. I apologize to Lady Jessica on his behalf. I wonder if you would be willing to release my second brother now."

It must be said that the Great Commander of the Red Dragon Corps possessed the bearing of a truly powerful leader, displaying remarkable composure. However, regardless of the facade he presented, since Xu Yang had decided to unleash his anger, he felt compelled to extract some "interest" from these insolent individuals.

"Jessica, do you accept this man's apology?"

Xu Yang asked Jessica, who slowly rose with a smile and replied, "It's entirely up to you, boss."