Ten Captains, Nine Layers of Light!

Organized and disciplined?

They even knew how to coordinate their tactics?

Wasn't that just like the armies of Human Civilization?

Hu Biao's words instantly tore through the haze of unease Lin Yuan and the others had sensed deep down. Everything clicked into place.

So these were the legendary Deep-Sea Star Beasts?

If so, they really were more threatening than the Star Beasts living comfortably in the Minor Astral Realms.

And far more deadly!

"Exactly. If you face the Star Beasts from the deep sea with the same attitude you've used against Astral Realm Star Beasts, you'll suffer for it."

"Plenty of newcomers to the Four Seas Battlefield have learned that lesson. Some paid a terrible price."

Hu Biao spoke at an unhurried pace, secretly watching their expressions.

Gu Yiyi and the other two looked slightly shaken.

But Lin Yuan soon regained his composure. He looked up at Hu Biao, his gaze sharp and faintly probing.

"Thanks. Your information is useful, and we'll be careful... But you have something else in mind, don't you? Surely you didn't come all this way just to warn us?"

You don't look that kindhearted.

Unaware of the young man's private jab, Hu Biao chuckled and offered some praise.

"You're a sharp one, young man... I'll be straight with you. I want to invite you to join my squad!"

A squad?

Lin Yuan and the others couldn't help looking behind Hu Biao.

Hmm. Not a soul there.

"Not now. After the squads are assigned."

Seeming to notice their confusion, Hu Biao hurriedly added,

"By custom, once a hundred recruits have gathered, there's a squad assignment."

"Squad assignment?"

Seeing their blank faces, Hu Biao had no choice but to explain further.

"The Purple Moon Legion is strict about discipline. Every new recruit has to be assigned to