Gu Ding and the others followed Barien to an open area deep within the sacred mountain, where Elsa was chatting animatedly with twenty-one Viking Clan members.
Seeing so many people, Gu Ding's group was slightly surprised.
"Captain!"
The moment Elsa saw Gu Ding and the others, she immediately broke away from the crowd and ran toward them.
"Why are there so many people?" Gu Ding asked in surprise.
"Because Ke Erta also obtained a slot, the War God Palace has three main slots this time, including ours. We can bring thirty Affiliated Slots in altogether," Elsa explained with a smile.
Hearing Elsa mention his name, Ke Erta, who stood some distance away, looked over. He was a muscular giant nearly six meters tall.
Seeing Gu Ding's group watching him, Ke Erta struck a bodybuilding pose and flexed his biceps fiercely.
Gu Ding and the others were speechless for a while, but they could also tell that this muscular Big Guy was a genuine Saint Lord Level powerhouse whose strength could not be underestimated.
"That's right. We have three main slots now, so thirty-three people can enter in total." Barien nodded as well. Clearly, he was in high spirits over Ke Erta obtaining a slot.
"I suggest we divide into three groups. The first group will be led by you, young friend Gu Ding, and its members will be your Pirate Crew. There are exactly ten of you. The second group will be led by Elsa, with the Prodigy Experts of our Viking Clan as its members. The third group will be led by Ke Erta, and its members will likewise be Prodigy Experts of our Viking Clan."
"Acting in groups will be safer. Of course, when necessary, everyone can also split up to seek out their own opportunities."
"Mr. Barien,