Ye Chu and Yin Xing's reactions were not unique.
In fact, everyone who had been eliminated in the scene began making the same movements.
Facing those who had taken them in, and those who had shown them sufficient respect.
The veterans' attitudes were exceptionally resolute.
"This is the most exalted ritual of the Pre-War Federation. It represents unconditional loyalty to the other party."
"They've gone mad. They're actually offering their lives to someone who merely gave them a single meal?"
"No, perhaps... perhaps they haven't gone mad?"
"Look, all the eliminated people—"
"My god, do they even know what they're doing?"
There was clearly more than one voice discussing things among the veterans. Although they spoke very softly, intimidated by Su Deben's authority—at most, only the few people immediately around them could hear—they still created a low, rumbling buzz when gathered together.
Strangely, however, Su Deben did not stop them this time.
Instead, he patiently waited until the discussion gradually died down before speaking leisurely:
"Considering that you have never undergone formal military training, all the violations you committed today and before today will be wiped clean. But from this moment on, every one of you must become familiar with the rules of the Tian Yuan Army!"
"Feng Long, step forward!"
A thunderous shout.
Feng Long, who had long been prepared, stepped out from the crowd and stood before all the veterans.
"Tell them what the rules of our Tian Yuan Army are."
"Yes!"
The rules of the Tian Yuan Army were actually rather complicated. The regulations currently filled dozens of pages.
But in summary, the three most important rules were simple.
First, obey your superior's orders unconditionally.
Second, obey the rules of the military camp unconditionally.
Third, deserters must die.
Although these three harsh regulations were more or less