Chapter 2601: Chapter 2601: Hector Simplicity’s Confidence

The Valley of the God of War is a place within the Black Dragon Army camp where soldiers of the Black Dragon Army can spar with each other.

Of course, if soldiers of the Black Dragon Army have a life-and-death feud and must settle it, they can establish a ’Life and Death Covenant’ under the notarization of their superior, the Centurion, and then engage in a Life and Death Battle in the Valley of the God of War.

Usually, the Valley of the God of War is quite lively.

Many soldiers of the Black Dragon Army enjoy coming here to spar, hoping to gain insights in battle, thereby improving their Immortal Methods and Divine Abilities...

And today’s Valley of the God of War is undoubtedly even livelier.

Because today, the former Centurion ’Hector Simplicity,’ who has just been stripped of his position, declared he would challenge the new Centurion of the Black Dragon Army, ’Wyatt Barnes,’ and it would take place here in the Valley of the God of War.

Therefore, within the Black Dragon Army camp, any soldier not occupied is now heading towards the Valley of the God of War.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

...

Accompanied by the sound of rapid air slicing, the Valley of the God of War, originally not very crowded, suddenly saw a continuous influx of Black Dragon Army soldiers.

They have all come to witness the battle between Wyatt Barnes and Hector Simplicity.

Before long, the figures of these Black Dragon Army soldiers in mid-air covered more than half of the Valley of the God of War, seemingly blotting out the sky.

"So many people!"

Quite a few Black Dragon Army soldiers who have just arrived surveyed the dense crowd around them and couldn’t help but click their tongues.

"That’s natural. After all, within our Black Dragon Army camp, it’s not every day that we get to witness such a spectacle... When there’s such a rare event, anyone who isn’t occupied will surely come."

"Hector Simplicity, our former Centurion of the Black Dragon Army... Wyatt Barnes, the new Centurion who just joined our Black Dragon Army today. I wonder who will be the victor in the battle between these two..."

"Although there are currently people saying Hector Simplicity has a higher chance of winning, and others saying Wyatt Barnes does... I feel that since Hector Simplicity is so confident, he must have a certain grasp. Otherwise, why would he voluntarily concede before Ares Cooper today? Didn’t he concede just to preserve his strength?"

"Indeed. If he didn’t have a certain grasp, he wouldn’t concede before Ares Cooper... After all, Ares Cooper used to be a Centurion under him, and losing without a fight is extremely embarrassing."

"That’s right. Hector Simplicity cares a lot about his reputation... Today, his voluntary concession must have a motive!"

"Now his motive is evident... He aims to defeat our new Centurion of the Black Dragon Army, take his place, and reclaim the position of Centurion!"

...

The soldiers present at the Black Dragon Army all felt:

Since Hector Simplicity dared to challenge Wyatt Barnes, it indicates he has some confidence.

Otherwise, he wouldn’t go off blindly like this.

After all, failing the challenge is not a glamorous affair.

Additionally, since he voluntarily conceded his position as Centurion before Ares Cooper today, if he loses this battle, he will certainly become a ’laughingstock’ among the Black Dragon Army in the future...

Because of this, many Black Dragon Army soldiers believe he is confident in defeating the new Centurion.

"Hmph! To defeat our Commander-in-Chief and replace him? Delusional!"

"Hear his earlier words... he even wants to discipline us once he replaces our Commander-in-Chief and becomes our Centurion!"

"To discipline us... we’ll see if he has the ability to defeat our Commander-in-Chief."

...

A group of Black Dragon Army soldiers under Wyatt Barnes also arrived at the Valley of the God of War. After hearing the discussions of other Black Dragon Army soldiers, they scoffed at their words, refusing to believe Hector Simplicity could defeat their Commander-in-Chief.

"What? Hearing you say that... Is your new Commander-in-Chief really not weaker than Hector Simplicity?"

Some Black Dragon Army soldiers asked Wyatt Barnes’ soldiers.

"Don’t ask them... they’ll definitely say their new Commander-in-Chief is stronger!"

Before Wyatt Barnes’ soldiers could speak, some Black Dragon Army soldiers chimed in, "They’ve been saying everywhere that their new Commander-in-Chief is strong and not the ’Purple Moon Celestial’ as rumored."

"But whether what they say is true or not remains uncertain!"

"Today, once Hector Simplicity defeats their new Commander-in-Chief... their lies will be exposed!"

"It’s really exciting."

"Compared to them... I still trust Hector Simplicity more. After all, Hector Simplicity has been our Black Dragon Army’s Centurion for many years... Never before have we heard of him undertaking anything without confidence."

"Indeed... compared to a new Centurion, Hector Simplicity is definitely more reliable."

...

Soon, in this vast Valley of the God of War, aside from the soldiers under Wyatt Barnes still convinced he won’t lose,

Ninety percent of the other Black Dragon Army soldiers believe Wyatt Barnes is destined to fail.

Even many soldiers who previously thought Wyatt had a chance began to switch sides after hearing others’ analysis, no longer believing Wyatt could win.

Everyone seemed brainwashed.

"Centurion Hector Simplicity is here!"

Moments later, someone exclaimed.

Instantly, the eyes of the soldiers in the Valley of the God of War began to search around, finally looking east towards the sky to lock onto the figure slowly advancing through the air.

This figure is none other than one of today’s protagonists, Hector Simplicity!

Although previously, quite a few Black Dragon Army Centurions arrived.

However, it didn’t cause too much commotion.

The reason Hector Simplicity’s arrival caused such a stir:

First, because he is one of the main characters today;

Second, because Hector Simplicity is a Golden Immortal, and prior to today, he was a Centurion of their Black Dragon Army.

Whoosh!

With a flicker of his figure, Hector Simplicity quickly ascended to the enormous stone platform at the center of Warrior’s Valley, known as the ’First Battle Platform’!

Once standing there, Hector Simplicity stood with hands behind his back, closed his eyes, and calmly waited for Wyatt Barnes’ arrival.

"Look at Centurion Hector Simplicity’s calm demeanor... He seems confident."

"Didn’t someone just say? Centurion Hector Simplicity has always been cautious, and since he dares to challenge the newcomer Centurion today, it shows he has great confidence and odds of winning."

"Now, we just wait for the new Centurion to arrive."

...

After Hector Simplicity’s arrival, a group of Black Dragon Army soldiers in Warrior’s Valley began to anticipate the arrival of another main character, ’Wyatt Barnes.’

"It’s Centurion Ares Cooper!"

About a quarter of an hour later, the entire Warrior’s Valley boiled over again, with numerous gazes focused on the sky.

There, a young man dressed in a black robe was approaching through the air.

The person is the newly promoted Centurion ’Ares Cooper.’

When Ares Cooper wore the standardized armor of the Black Dragon Army, he appeared exceptionally valiant, standing out among the similarly dressed soldiers.

Now, having changed into casual wear, he appears even more imposing and extraordinary. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝒆𝔀𝒆𝙗𝓷𝒐𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝓶

Before Ares Cooper appeared in Warrior’s Valley, only two other Centurions caused some stir...

And although these two aren’t as renowned as Centurion Hector Simplicity, both are Golden Immortal Centurions.

Thus, their appearances attracted some attention and stirred the crowd to some extent.

As the Blackarmor Army soldiers in Warrior’s Valley became rowdy with Ares Cooper’s arrival.

"Ares Cooper!"

Standing on the First Battle Platform in Warrior’s Valley, Centurion Hector Simplicity, previously resting with closed eyes, abruptly opened them, staring directly at Ares Cooper.

"Are you here to demonstrate?"

Hector Simplicity, being a sensitive person, upon seeing Ares Cooper, his expression instantly darkened, and his voice revealed extreme coldness as he spoke.

"Centurion Hector Simplicity, please don’t misunderstand."

Ares Cooper kept a calm face as he locked eyes with Hector Simplicity, speaking in a faint tone, "I came here to meet the Black Dragon Army’s new Centurion... Of course, witnessing you defeat him, replace him, and reclaim your Centurion status would be best."

"Hmph!"

Hector Simplicity snorted coldly, closed his eyes again, and ignored Ares Cooper.

However, just as Hector Simplicity closed his eyes, several exclamations simultaneously reached his ears, prompting him to reopen them immediately.

"Commander-in-Chief!"

"Commander-in-Chief!"

...

Within Warrior’s Valley, some Black Dragon Army soldiers near the edges were the first to notice the middle-aged man approaching through the air with four others. Recognizing him, they immediately bowed in greeting.

"Commander-in-Chief!"

"Commander-in-Chief!"

...

Simultaneously, the group of Black Dragon Army soldiers, realizing what happened, including Centurion Hector Simplicity and Centurion Ares Cooper, also bowed towards the newcomer one after another.

The newcomer, a middle-aged man’s face covered in whiskers, with a body as sturdy as a bear, is none other than their Black Dragon Army’s Commander-in-Chief:

Makai Holland!

"It’s been a long time since I’ve seen such a lively scene."

Makai Holland led Wyatt Barnes and the other four Centurions into Warrior’s Valley and then chuckled, his gaze immediately falling on Ares Cooper approaching quickly, "Ares Cooper, congratulations on your promotion to Centurion of the Black Dragon Army."

"Thank you, Commander-in-Chief."

Ares Cooper hurriedly expressed gratitude when he came to Makai Holland.

With a quick move, he stood obediently behind Makai Holland, alongside Wyatt Barnes and the other four Centurions, surrounding Makai Holland like stars encircling the moon.

"This is our Black Dragon Army’s newcomer Centurion ’Wyatt Barnes’... You may get to know each other."

Makai Holland slightly turned his head, glanced at Wyatt Barnes, and spoke to Ares Cooper.

"Centurion Wyatt Barnes, I am ’Ares Cooper.’"

Ares Cooper greeted Wyatt Barnes with a calm expression.