Ye Tian: "What does Chairman Lu mean?"
Han Ying: "He hopes you will appear with this letter of appointment and kill Ryūsei In in public, becoming the new leader. Only with such decisive action can the Azure Dragon Legion be controlled as quickly as possible."
Ye Tian: "What is Ryūsei In's background?"
"Ryūsei In is a top agent from the 'East Asia Bureau' of Dongying Nation. Nine years ago, he achieved human immortal level strength and excels in ninjutsu and swordsmanship. Furthermore, he controls a fund worth over a trillion US dollars. This money was plundered during his various operations. Now, he intends to use this money to control the Azure Dragon Legion. If he succeeds, the Azure Dragon Legion's funds will also be absorbed by him, becoming his private property."
Ye Tian: "A trillion US dollars controlled by Ryūsei In personally?"
Han Ying: "Yes. Reliable intelligence indicates that this person might be an illegitimate son of the Dongying royal family, which is why he wields such great power. If he can control the Azure Dragon Legion, he is very likely to establish a powerful military force abroad."
Ye Tian nodded: "It seems this Ryūsei In is not simple. He is likely not acting alone; there is a strong team supporting him."
Han Ying: "Indeed, this person is well-prepared, and we are currently in a very passive position. If you cannot turn the tide, the Azure Dragon Legion might change hands."
Ye Tian: "Since I have come, I will not let him succeed."
Around seven in the evening, the plane landed in Lion City. A stretched bulletproof car appeared and picked up the two of them.
Shortly after, the car drove directly into a manor. There were two guards at the entrance. Upon seeing the car enter, they quickly stepped forward and said, "Ms. Han!"
Han Ying asked: "Have they all arrived?"
This security guard was clearly one of Lu Tiancheng's men. He said: "All five commanders and Ryūsei In have arrived."
Han Ying nodded: "Good, open the gate."
The car drove into the manor and stopped in front of a domed building. As they got out of the car, several men in black approached and asked, "A meeting is in progress inside, no one is allowed to enter!"
"Insolent!" Han Ying's expression turned cold. "We are with the Chairman. Move aside!"
These men were clearly on Ryūsei In's side. Their expressions immediately darkened: "Even if the Chairman were here, you cannot enter!"
Ye Tian said faintly: "Scram!"
As the word "scram" was uttered, these men's minds went blank, and they froze in place.
Ye Tian and Han Ying continued inside. After pushing open the main door, they saw a man in a kimono standing on a platform over a meter high, giving a speech.
As Ye Tian and Han Ying entered, several people at the entrance whispered: "Get out!"
Ye Tian waved his hand, and these people fell to the ground. This scene attracted the attention of the person on stage, who stopped his speech and asked: "What is happening?"
From a distance, someone in charge of security said: "Vice Commander Ryūsei, these two people just barged in and injured our men."
Han Ying said sternly: "Esteemed Commanders, I am Secretary Han of Chairman Lu. I am here under the Chairman's orders, accompanying Mr. Ye. Mr. Ye holds letters of appointment jointly issued by several chairmen. He is now the new leader!"
Upon hearing that a new leader had been appointed, Ryūsei In on the stage not only wasn't surprised but revealed a hint of mockery. "Is that so? A new leader, excellent. We are currently without a leader, and we need leadership."
Then he paused and said: "Please, new leader, ascend the stage and meet everyone."
Ryūsei In, while outwardly polite, was treating himself as the host and Ye Tian as a guest!
Ye Tian asked: "Who are you?"
Ryūsei In: "I am Ryūsei In, Vice Commander of the Black Tiger Battalion. I am here today, originally to compete for the position of leader."
Ye Tian: "Is that so? How will you compete?"
Ryūsei In: "The previous several leaders were assassinated. We unanimously believe that the new leader must possess sufficient martial strength to lead us continuously. Therefore, everyone has decided to select the leader through martial prowess. Whoever is the strongest will be the new leader."
Ye Tian: "So, you will not recognize me as the leader appointed by the Chairman?"
Ryūsei In smiled: "Of course, we will not defy the Chairman's orders. However, if your strength is too weak, even if you take the leader's position, you likely won't live for three days! At the same time, we people will probably not be convinced."
Ye Tian nodded: "Very well, we will proceed according to your wishes, with a martial arts competition. May I know if I, as the new leader, can participate?"
Ryūsei In had this very intention. He smiled: "You can certainly participate, after all, you are the new leader appointed from above. However, what if you lose?"
Ye Tian: "If I lose, I will naturally turn around and leave, having no right to be your leader. But if I win, you must also obediently follow my leadership."
Ryūsei In and the other commanders nodded one after another.
Several commanders said: "That is only natural! If the leader defeats all the contenders, you will be the true leader, and we will entrust our lives to you!"