It was somewhat unexpected for Lin Ye to become the Vice President of the Iron Blade Guild.

However, those in the know could see the underlying reasons with just a glance.

The guild assessments are typically held every five years.

This year is the assessment year for the Iron Blade Guild, and it is apparent that passing the evaluation with their current new talents is quite challenging.

Even though the existing strength of the Iron Blade Guild is indeed top-notch among guilds of the same level.

But bad luck is something they could only blame themselves for...

If the assessment were to take place six months later, the Iron Blade Guild might have at least an eighty percent chance of passing.

However, there is only one month left until the assessment concludes.

The Iron Blade Guild is destined to be downgraded due to failing the assessment.

Once downgraded, climbing back up might not be so easy...

Because the guild's income mainly relies on various task commissions, and the resources obtainable as a third-level guild are significantly lower than those of a second-level guild.

Moreover, as the income sharply decreases, the effects will ripple across various aspects...

Such as reduced benefits, leading to the exit of high-power members, making recruitment even more difficult, etc.

If the Iron Blade Guild were to be downgraded to a third-level guild, it might take a decade or longer to amass enough strength to return to the level of a second-level guild.

But now, the seemingly inevitable downgrading of the Iron Blade Guild has been disrupted by one person.

Lin Ye's joining was indeed unexpected.

Although Iron Blade is one of the top guilds in Shan City, in the grand scheme of human society, it is just a small, unknown local team.

In comparison, the Iron Blade Guild seems somewhat unworthy of Lin Ye's reputation.

Nobody knows what price the Iron Blade Guild paid to enlist Lin Ye's help.

But in any case, the title of the second-level guild for Iron Blade should be safe.

...

"Alright, welcome Chairman Lin to our Iron Blade family!" Huo Hongyuan joked.

The guild members around also looked at Lin Ye with smiles of gratitude.

They all knew well that Lin Ye's joining Iron Blade was only temporary, and as soon as the assessment results were out in a month, he would undoubtedly leave at the first opportunity.

After all, they were merely a second-level guild in a fourth-tier settlement.

Outside, there are still first-level guilds, and above them, there are even special-level guilds, like colossal entities.

Far beyond what Iron Blade could challenge.

Under such circumstances, how could Lin Ye possibly stay within Iron Blade?

Lin Ye just replied with a smile, "Pleasure working together!"

Huo Hongyuan nodded and said, "As long as we pass any of the Level 30 Secret Realms designated by the Alliance within this month, that's all we need!"

The content of the assessment is this simple.

Just choose one from the Level 30 Secret Realms designated by the Professional Alliance and clear it.

But considering that most of the people within the Iron Blade Guild under Level 30 are this year's newcomers, the assessment becomes exceedingly difficult.

Because the average level of this batch of new recruits is only about Level 20.

To have them challenge a Level 30 Secret Realm, even at normal difficulty, they might all be wiped out, making it impossible to pass.

Now, the hope of passing this assessment for the Iron Blade Guild depends entirely on Lin Ye.

"If possible, let's start now!"

Lin Ye directly suggested.

He had already discerned the implications in Huo Hongyuan's words.

Saying that passing within the month would suffice, but according to the ten-day process required for each Secret Realm, it means there's actually nearly twenty days left for Iron Blade Guild to train these new recruits.

Though not significant, it could somewhat enhance their combat power.

In Huo Hongyuan's view, it was evident that ensuring full preparation and caution would be the best approach.

After all, this assessment is critically important for Iron Blade, and even the slightest mistake is unacceptable.

But how could Lin Ye have so much time to wait for the Iron Blade Guild to slowly train their new recruits?

He only wanted to start immediately!

Then he could freely level up.

"Now?" Huo Hongyuan was a bit surprised and immediately added, "But those new recruits are mostly just over 20, and you also..."

"I'm Level 28, I can carry them." Lin Ye directly stated.

"Ah?"

Upon hearing this, the senior members of the Iron Blade Guild widened their eyes.

They instantly opened the guild member information to check it.

Seeing this, they all gasped!

"Truly at Level 28!"

"How is it this fast..."

"It took me nearly two years to reach this level."

"How did he achieve this?"

The executives of Iron Blade were a bit stupefied.

They never expected Lin Ye's leveling speed would be so incredibly fast, reaching Level 28 in just three months since awakening his talent.

If given a little more time, wouldn't Lin Ye reach Level 30 and undergo the Second Transformation?

Such speed was genuinely unbelievable to them.

What they didn't know...

If Lin Ye didn't need to upgrade two classes simultaneously, he would have already reached Level 30 and undergone the Second Transformation, and wouldn't have been able to help them pass this assessment.

Considering this, the Iron Blade Guild was actually quite fortunate this time.

"If that's the case... then proceed as you see fit!" Huo Hongyuan didn't hesitate any longer; since Lin Ye had this confidence, what else was there to say?

He had invited Lin Ye specifically because he hoped Lin Ye would have the confidence to handle the assessment.

If he still doubted Lin Ye, he shouldn't have approached him in the first place.

"There's just one problem: I'm unsure if those new recruits would be willing to... um, take on this challenge with you." Huo Hongyuan originally intended to say "risk their lives," but quickly corrected himself to "challenge."

Lin Ye smiled without commenting, as it really was risking lives.

After all, this batch of new recruits for Iron Blade had an average of only Level 20, and individually, even a Level 30 small monster could easily crush them. Asking them to tackle a Level 30 Secret Realm, if not risking lives, what was it?

If these newbies weren't willing, Lin Ye couldn't force them.

The opportunity was there, but if they couldn't seize it, nothing could be done!

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