Chapter 2600: Chapter 2600: God of War Valley

Hector Simplicity, although he was the weakest among the ten Centurions of the Black Dragon Army in the past.

But, after all, he was a Centurion of the Black Dragon Army, a formidable ’Red Sun Golden Immortal’!

Due to this, even those of the Black Dragon Army who hadn’t interacted with him much had heard various rumors about him and more or less knew about his ’temperament’...

"Considering Hector Simplicity’s character... even if he knows he’s no match for the current Ares Cooper, I doubt he’d concede so easily, right?"

"This isn’t like his usual demeanor."

"What happened? Why do I feel... he seems like a completely different person?"

...

Seeing Hector Simplicity concede voluntarily before even clashing with Ares Cooper, and give up his ’Centurion’ position, many Black Dragon Army soldiers present were stunned.

Some even thought they misheard or were dreaming.

Especially those soldiers who originally belonged to Hector Simplicity’s command and now served under Ares Cooper, their gazes towards Hector Simplicity turned incredibly unfamiliar...

It was as if they were meeting Hector Simplicity for the first time.

Compared to other Black Dragon Army soldiers, they were more familiar with Hector Simplicity.

Therefore, Hector Simplicity’s voluntary concession seemed even more implausible.

"However... after conceding to Ares Cooper and giving up his Centurion position, he proclaimed he would challenge our Black Dragon Army’s new Centurion ’Wyatt Barnes’. Does his concession relate to wanting to challenge Wyatt Barnes?"

"It’s possible! Maybe he wants to conserve his strength, to challenge Centurion Wyatt Barnes at his best... After all, if he fought Ares Cooper, even if narrowly defeated, he would still suffer injuries needing a period of recovery."

"Now that you mention it... that might actually be the case."

"So... Hector Simplicity’s actions are quite ’wise,’ then? He conserved his strength and can immediately reclaim the ’Centurion’ position!"

"Immediately reclaim the Centurion position? What do you mean? Isn’t it said that the new Centurion Wyatt Barnes is as strong as Hector Simplicity? Even if he challenges him, he might not necessarily win."

"But I’ve heard... the new Centurion Wyatt Barnes is merely a ’Purple Moon Celestial’. A Purple Moon Celestial isn’t a match for Hector Simplicity."

"What I’ve heard is different?"

...

The gathering Black Dragon Army soldiers split into two factions in their discussions.

One faction believed Wyatt Barnes was merely a ’Purple Moon Celestial’, destined to be defeated by Hector Simplicity, handing over the newly acquired Centurion position.

The other faction thought Wyatt Barnes wasn’t a Purple Moon Celestial, that his strength was on par with Hector Simplicity, making Hector Simplicity’s efforts to replace Wyatt Barnes daydreams!

Doubtlessly:

Where there are people, there is debate.

Where there are people, there is intrigue.

Today’s Black Dragon Army camp was destined to be lively.

Whether Ares Cooper replacing Hector Simplicity as Centurion;

Or Hector Simplicity voluntarily conceding to Ares Cooper to give up his Centurion position;

Or Hector Simplicity’s challenge to the new Centurion Wyatt Barnes after conceding;

These three events caused a great uproar once they spread throughout the Black Dragon Army camp.

"Hector Simplicity, after voluntarily giving up the Centurion position, actually challenges our esteemed Centurion? Does he really believe our Centurion is only a ’Purple Moon Celestial’?"

"Based on the strength displayed by our Centurion that day... he definitely isn’t weaker than Hector Simplicity! While not certain he could defeat Hector Simplicity, battling him to a draw wouldn’t be a problem."

"Even if it ends in a draw... according to our Black Dragon Army’s rules, Hector Simplicity can’t become our superior Centurion replacing our esteemed Centurion!"

...

The soldiers under Wyatt Barnes, having witnessed Wyatt Barnes’s strength, were full of confidence in him, not worried about him losing to Hector Simplicity.

"Hmph!"

As Wyatt Barnes’s soldiers returned to their tents, a thunderous cold snort reverberated across their valley, causing their eardrums to quiver.

"It’s Hector Simplicity!"

"Why is he here?!"

...

Many recognized the origin of the cold snort.

"You scoundrels dare to spread false rumors that Wyatt Barnes isn’t a Purple Moon Celestial and his strength isn’t below mine... Once I replace Wyatt Barnes as your Centurion, we’ll see how I handle you!"

Wyatt Barnes’s soldiers heard Hector Simplicity’s cold snort from above before they could leave their tents, followed by a voice laced with chilling sharpness.

As they were momentarily stunned...

"I, Hector Simplicity, Centurion... challenge Wyatt Barnes, Centurion to battle at ’Wargod Valley’!"

Hector Simplicity’s voice continued.

This time, his voice was exceptionally loud, infused with a robust Immortal Origin. 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

Once spoken, it spread throughout the Black Dragon Army camp, where all but the secluded ones could hear him.

"Hector Simplicity? Centurion?"

"How... how did he become a Centurion? I just saw him a moment ago."

In the valley where the Black Dragon Army Commander-in-Chief and Centurions’ camps were located, Centurion ’Daxton Cruz’ and Centurion ’Omari Moran’ once again emerged from their own tents and gathered together.

At this moment, both of their faces were filled with bewilderment.

"Half an hour ago... Ares Cooper, the Centurion under Hector Simplicity, emerged and challenged Hector Simplicity, who voluntarily conceded. So now, Ares Cooper has replaced Hector Simplicity and become the new Centurion."

"Currently, Hector Simplicity... is just a Centurion."

Accompanying the voice as he walked out of the tent was none other than the Black Dragon Army Commander-in-Chief ’Makai Holland.’

"Commander-in-Chief!"

"Commander-in-Chief!"

Daxton Cruz and Omari Moran hurriedly bowed in greeting upon seeing Makai Holland.

After paying respects to Makai Holland, they exchanged a glance and saw shock and disbelief in each other’s eyes...

In the past, as fellow Centurions, they were quite familiar with Hector Simplicity’s temperament.

With Hector Simplicity’s character, even if he knew he wasn’t a match for Ares Cooper, he’d never voluntarily concede!

"Some say Hector Simplicity conceded to preserve his strength to challenge Wyatt Barnes’ Centurion position... And now, he’s already declared to the entire Black Dragon Army camp: he will duel Wyatt Barnes in ’God of War Valley.’

Makai Holland seemed to perceive the thoughts of Daxton Cruz and Omari Moran, speaking timely to dispel their confusion.

"Preserving strength? That’s a possibility."

Daxton Cruz nodded.

"Even so... does he need to preserve strength to deal with merely a ’Purple Moon Celestial’?"

Omari Moran spoke with disdain, looking at the tent that originally belonged to Cairo Yellow but now belonged to Wyatt Barnes.

"Commander-in-Chief."

Another Centurion, ’Eastern Dunn,’ also emerged from his tent, greeted Makai Holland, and then stood aside, looking towards Wyatt Barnes’ tent.

Almost simultaneously as Eastern Dunn looked over.

Swoosh!

The tent was opened, and a purple figure leisurely walked out, appearing before Makai Holland, the Black Dragon Army Commander-in-Chief, and the other three Centurions.

The one who emerged was ’Wyatt Barnes,’ the arrival of Hector Simplicity’s voice interrupted his cultivation.

With Hector Simplicity knocking at his door, he naturally couldn’t turn a blind eye.

Alongside, he wanted to show those who underestimated him...

That with his strength, Wyatt Barnes being a Centurion of the Black Dragon Army is more than sufficient!

"Commander."

"Centurion Eastern Dunn."

After Wyatt Barnes emerged, he greeted Makai Holland and Eastern Dunn.

As for the other two Centurions, he merely glanced at them, nodded faintly to indicate a greeting.

"Wyatt Barnes!"

Almost immediately after Wyatt Barnes greeted Eastern Dunn, Omari Moran glared coldly at him and sternly reprimanded, "You actually directly called the Commander-in-Chief ’Commander’... Do you think that in front of you, the Commander-in-Chief isn’t worthy of being called ’sir’?"

"Do you even know... this is disrespectful to the Commander-in-Chief!"

As he continued speaking, Omari Moran became more aggressive, seemingly making a mountain out of a molehill.

"Whether one respects the Commander, does it depend on a single address?"

Facing Omari Moran’s aggressiveness, Wyatt Barnes’s expression remained unchanged, he calmly said, "You, Centurion Omari Moran, address the Commander-in-Chief with ’sir’ left and ’sir’ right, speaking very respectfully... But who knows, maybe you’ve long wanted to replace the Commander-in-Chief and become the new Commander of the Black Dragon Army?"

"You... don’t slander me!"

Omari Moran didn’t expect Wyatt Barnes would turn the tables on him, immediately his expression changed, and he glared at Wyatt Barnes angrily.

"I’m just drawing a comparison, Centurion Omari Moran, why so agitated? Is it because... you have a guilty conscience?"

Wyatt Barnes laughed, saying so while looking deeply at Omari Moran.

"You... you..."

Just as Omari Moran wanted to say something more, he was interrupted by Makai Holland:

"Enough, it’s merely an address. As Centurion Wyatt Barnes said, whether someone genuinely respects me doesn’t depend on an address... I can tell, Centurion Wyatt Barnes has no disrespect towards me."

With Makai Holland, the Black Dragon Army Commander-in-Chief, speaking, Omari Moran dared not continue the topic.

Yet he still glared fiercely at Wyatt Barnes, his gaze smoldering with rage, yearning to burn Wyatt Barnes to ashes!

Wyatt Barnes completely ignored Omari Moran’s blazing gaze, he directly looked at Makai Holland and asked:

"Commander, where is this ’God of War Valley’?"