Seventh Elite Squad

"The Seventh Elite Squad..."

Qian Yu pondered inwardly.

Any squad honored with the word "elite" was undoubtedly among the very best in the army.

For the captain to personally invite a new recruit was treatment not everyone could receive.

He looked at Shuang Yue and asked,

"The captain personally came to invite me. If I refuse, wouldn't that be ungrateful?"

The corners of Shuang Yue's lips lifted slightly, and a flicker of amusement passed through her pale violet eyes.

"Smart. Come on, I'll introduce you to your teammates first."

She turned around, her silver-white hair drawing a graceful arc through the air.

Without hesitation, Qian Yu stepped forward and followed her.

Seeing this, the surrounding Realm Lord veterans could only disperse helplessly.

With Captain Shuang Yue personally making a move, how could they dare compete with her?

After passing through the hall and walking down a corridor for a while, Qian Yu was brought to a relatively quiet rest area.

A long table stood there, with six figures already seated around it.

Shuang Yue sat at the head of the table and gestured for Qian Yu to sit beside her.

"Come over. Meet the new member."

The six of them stood and gathered around.

Pointing at Qian Yu, Shuang Yue said calmly,

"Our new Realm Lord War General, Qian Yu."

She then turned to the six and introduced them one by one.

"This is Mad Blade, a Realm Lord War General and the main warrior of our squad."

A burly man with a massive saber strapped to his back nodded at Qian Yu, his gaze as sharp as a blade.

"This is You Meng, a Realm Lord War General and an illusionist."

A seductive woman shrouded in faint mist winked at Qian Yu, her eyes seeming capable of ensnaring one's soul.

"This is Iron Mountain, a Realm Lord War General and a defensive warrior."

A towering man over three meters tall, his body packed with knotted muscles, grinned and revealed a mouthful of white teeth.

"This is Shadow, a Realm Lord War General and an assassin."

A lean, expressionless man merely glanced at Qian Yu before looking away.

"This is Spirit Wind, a Realm Lord War General and a spirit reader."

A handsome young man with a gentle demeanor smiled and nodded at Qian Yu.

"This is Shuang'er, a Realm Lord War General and a support-type spirit reader."

A young-looking girl waved at Qian Yu with a sweet smile.

After finishing the introductions, Shuang Yue looked at Qian Yu.

"Our squad has ten slots. With you, we're still short two members. But there's no rush. Better to leave positions empty than fill them carelessly."

Qian Yu nodded.

This squad had a remarkably balanced composition: warriors, illusionists, assassins, spirit readers, and support personnel. Every one of them was a Realm Lord War General.

Such a lineup truly deserved to be called elite.

"Welcome aboard."

Mad Blade grinned.

"With fresh blood like you joining us, our squad's strength will rise another level."

You Meng smiled as well.

"Realm Lord War Generals aren't common, especially not Realm Lord War Generals who are still new recruits. Your potential is even greater. The captain really found a treasure this time."

Shuang Yue said flatly,

"Enough joking around. Qian Yu just arrived and needs time to adjust. Spirit Wind, show him around the base."

Spirit Wind rose to his feet and smiled.

"Qian Yu, come with me."

Qian Yu nodded and followed Spirit Wind out of the rest area.

Spirit Wind led Qian Yu through the base, introducing it as they walked.

"Our military camp base is roughly a million kilometers in diameter and divided into several areas: the residential area, training area, intelligence area, medical area... Each has a different purpose."

Spirit Wind pointed into the distance.

"That's the military merit exchange area. You can use military merit to exchange for all kinds of treasures, secret techniques, and weapons. But since you just got here, your military merit is still at zero, so don't think about that for now."

Qian Yu nodded.

After walking a little farther, Spirit Wind pointed at a stretch of buildings.

"This is the residential area. Our squad's base is over there. Every squad has its own separate section, and the conditions are fairly good. You can pick a room later."

"The training area is over there. It has all kinds of training facilities. Our squad holds group training twice a week, with the captain leading personally. The schedule will be announced in advance."

Qian Yu listened while silently committing everything to memory.

After making a full round of the base, Spirit Wind brought him back to the squad's residence.

It was an independent courtyard with a sizable area and more than a dozen rooms inside.

Several strange plants grew in the courtyard, emitting a faint glow that brought a touch of life to the space.

Spirit Wind pointed to several empty rooms.

"No one's staying in these. Pick whichever one you want."

Qian Yu casually chose a room farther inside and pushed open the door.

The room was not large, but it was fully furnished.

Qian Yu sat by the bed, closed his eyes, and regulated his breathing.

Over the next month, he needed to properly adapt to this environment.

One month later.

Early in the morning, Qian Yu awoke from cultivation.

During the past month, aside from occasionally attending the squad's group training, he had spent most of his time cultivating in his room.

Though it had not been long, he had already fully adjusted to the rhythm of life at the base.

"Qian Yu, the captain wants you in the meeting hall."

Spirit Wind's voice came from outside the door.

Qian Yu rose and pushed the door open.

In the meeting hall, Shuang Yue sat at the head of the table, while the other six members had already arrived.

Qian Yu found a seat and looked toward Shuang Yue.

Shuang Yue's gaze swept over the group as she slowly spoke.

"We've rested for a month. It's time to set out."

She paused before continuing.

"This time, our destination is the Dark Star Realm."

"The Dark Star Realm?"

Mad Blade raised a brow.

"I remember there are quite a few Demon Race and Mechanical Race members over there now, aren't there?"

Shuang Yue nodded.

"That's right, so we'll need to be more cautious this time."

You Meng frowned.

"The Dark Star Realm isn't exactly a safe place."

Shuang Yue said calmly,

"That's precisely why our squad is needed."

She looked over the group, her gaze settling on Qian Yu.

"This is Qian Yu's first mission. Remember one thing: stay with the team and do not act on your own."

Qian Yu nodded.

"Understood."

He had never intended to remain in the squad for long. He was destined to act alone on the Outer Domain Battlefield, but for now, he lacked enough military merit and did not have his freedom.

He wondered whether he might encounter a few powerful aliens on this mission. If he took them out, he could earn an enormous number of points immediately.

Then he could gain his freedom and venture out on his own.

But all of that depended on luck, and he was not in any great hurry.

Shuang Yue stood.

"Go make your preparations. We depart in one hour."

One month later, the squad had traveled through the Dark Universe for three days before finally reaching their destination.

The spacecraft emerged from the Dark Universe and returned to the Original Universe, and everything outside the windows immediately fell into darkness.

This was a forgotten starfield—the Dark Star Realm.

In the distance, three enormous dark-red planets floated silently, surrounded by countless shattered asteroid belts and wreckage.

Occasionally, flashes of light flickered. Those were battles taking place far away.

"Stay alert."

Shuang Yue stood, her gaze sweeping over the group.

"From this moment onward, it's a bloody fight."

Mad Blade gripped the saber on his back and grinned.

"Finally, we can get moving."

You Meng rolled her eyes at him.

"You're like this every time we go on a mission."