Chapter 3004

Cutting in line?

Carson Flores found himself speechless, merely nodding silently.

If Theron Coffey hadn’t booked earlier, would I cut in line today to get Shirley Miller and others into my squad?

Carson wouldn’t hesitate. He would cut in line, even snatch people!

By any means necessary!

But if it weren’t Shirley Miller and others, just a normal selection to supplement personnel, would Carson snatch people?

Perhaps not!

Carson has a good heart, but not to the point of overflowing sympathy. To him, apart from family and friends he cares about, all other reserves look the same to him.

Carson would give up his life for Shirley Miller and others, and spare no effort for acquaintances like Jarett Roth and Carradine. Besides that, for those in the Third Squad, Carson can only say he’ll do his best.

Because the personnel had been decided early, with Theron Coffey personally coming over, there were no waves, and people from the Four Sects and Ice Snow Castle were gathered together.

Carson glanced over everyone, without any pleasantries, bluntly said: "Gathered here are many of my family and friends. I won’t be polite; I’ll just lay out the situation."

"The First Legion is the most formidable legion of the War God Mansion, always fighting in the most perilous places against the strongest enemies. Hence, our casualty rates are usually high. And soon we may participate in an extremely cruel battle, with casualty rates likely to be exceedingly high. Total annihilation isn’t impossible."

"Those who aren’t afraid to die, who want to seek fortune amidst dangers, willing to fight to the death, can join my Third Squad. There are a total of five hundred spots. Those who want to develop steadily and avoid risks can choose to remain; you might be picked by other squads, or be part of newly formed reserve legions. As for where to go and what enemies to face afterwards, that’s not something a small team leader like me can know."

"In short, joining us offers great opportunities for merit but poses exceptional danger. Those who want to join, I welcome. Those who don’t, I won’t insist."

"Everyone has ten minutes to discuss and make their choice."

"A reminder: here, there’s no distinction between sects or sectarian divisions. Upon entering the army, everyone has the sole identity of a soldier. Your life is yours, make your own decisions."

Carson finished speaking, and the heads of several major forces gathered around.

The Wither-Bloom Sage raised one palm, reciting a Buddhist chant softly: "Young Flores, could you tell us about the current situation on the battlefield?"

Carson didn’t hold back, simply answered: "The Immortal Demon Passage will no longer close, the Demon Race’s offensive continues. Defense won’t bring victory, so we should be preparing to counterattack the Demon Realm. The upcoming battle will escalate, everyone will be soldiers, no one can escape. Our First Legion should be the vanguard, which is why I say it’s extremely dangerous."

Everyone understood instantly, and The Wither-Bloom Sage said without hesitation: "Young Flores is so young yet fearless; if us old folks are afraid, wouldn’t that be laughable? What’s more, if the Immortal Realm falls, we all face dire ends. Since we’ve come here, naturally we should do our part."

The leader from Fiction was one Carson had met before, the Heavenly Light Pathist. In all Three Sects’ battles against the Sea God Sect, the one dispatched from Fiction was him, as one of Fiction’s top elders, possessing peak Great Land True Immortal strength.

The Heavenly Light Pathist smiled and said: "We from Fiction also wish to do our part."

Floating Cloud stayed silent, as Carson’s mentor, did he need to choose sides now?

Afraid of dying?

The disciple isn’t afraid; would the mentor be afraid?

Lorvian Randall stated without hesitation: "We stand with Flores through life and death."

Lilianna Moses winked: "I think following you is safest."

Lilianna knew senior sister Snow Zane’s body had recovered and she was now a real Quasi-Saint. Although she hadn’t seen Snow Zane, she was sure Snow Zane would be at Carson’s side.

With this in mind, following Carson had to be safest, right?

Carson nodded, smiled: "I understand everyone’s sentiments, but I suggest that those with lower strength should try to stay. Even though the reserve might form new legions, I believe that as long as those of us upfront don’t collapse or perish, even if they go to the battlefield, they won’t encounter opponents as strong as ours."

Everyone nodded, agreeing with Carson’s view.

Several forces checked the headcount, then drew a line, leaving all below Heavenly Immortal behind. Those above Heavenly Immortal who didn’t wish to fight desperately could also stay. After a round of selections, five hundred spots were decided upon.

Spencer Steele stood quietly to the side, saying nothing, eyes fixed on Carson.

Master is so handsome!

Carson looked at the final count, feeling quite pleased. These five hundred could be considered elites from the Four Sects and Ice Snow Castle, all were thoroughly skilled. Their joining further elevated the overall strength of the Third Squad.

Figures like the Heavenly Light Pathist and Floating Cloud were top-class within the peak Great Land True Immortal tier. The Wither-Bloom Sage was even more fierce; if he were to go mad, his power would be close to a Quasi-Saint’s!

The Third Squad currently had a total of fifteen hundred people, with the proportion of Great Land True Immortals rising significantly, including hidden strength in the Ethereal Pagoda. It’s super intimidating.

Two Quasi-Saints, half-step Quasi-Saint Shirley Miller, The Wither-Bloom Sage, and Starry Sky Demon Tiya, peak Great Land True Immortal Floating Cloud, Heavenly Light Pathist, and many others; over a hundred Great Demons, nearly a hundred Great Land True Immortals, at least three hundred Great Land Immortals and Great Land Fairies combined, the rest mostly Heavenly Immortals.

This power revealed is enough to make anyone, any enemy take a big fright!

Carson felt quite excited, not overly focused on how to earn military merit or anything. He was just thinking that with such formidable strength, surviving on the battlefield should indeed be easier.

Carson returned to camp with five hundred people, thus Shirley Miller finally retracted the water waves on her body, revealing her true face.

Except for a few high-ranking members from Dragon Mountain Sect who knew the truth without surprise, everyone else was greatly shocked.

The Sea God was actually a woman?

And so young?

Not just the Three Sects, even people from the Sea God Sect showed great surprise upon seeing this.

They never knew the Sea God was a young woman. If not for the Sea God’s Seal in Shirley Miller’s hand, which couldn’t be faked, and Lorvian Randall’s calm expression, they might have suspected the Sea God had been swapped out.

Shirley Miller didn’t reveal her connection to Carson, not wanting to add trouble for him.

She only wished to fight alongside Carson. If she could use her ability to protect Carson, even better.

Hadn’t she hurried over for this reason?

Since meeting him, Carson had always been protecting her, helping her, and now she finally could help Carson with her abilities.