The Almighty Dragon General

Thea suddenly interjected, saying, "We're not friends, but I'm willing to die with you too."
James thought, 'With the two of you here, there's a high chance we die together.'
At that moment, the masked man standing on the steps of the main hall finally spoke.
"Danger and great treasures coexist within the Forladtt Trial. Everyone should work together to make the Timaeus Sect proud."
"If the other sects provoke you, kill them without mercy. Those who manage to kill other sect's participants will be rewarded
handsomely. However, our sect will not avenge you if you're killed.
"Our sect has always valued strength. Everyone here is the best selected from trillions of disciples from the Timaeus Sect. I
strongly believe everyone will be able to encounter great boons of your own."
After speaking, the masked man waved his hand. At that moment, radiant energy balls appeared in front of each participant.
The masked man said coldly, "Each of you get a hundred elixirs at the Yuraeceon Daelm Rank. After entering the Forladtt Land,
it's up to you to survive."
"Don't forget when the Forladtt Teleportation Formation closes. I'm sure your masters and elders have already briefed you, so I
won't repeat it here.
"Now, I'll give you all some time to form teams. It will be best to have four in a group so that you can watch out for each other."
The participants looked around and began forming their groups.
Thea approached James and asked, "So what do we do? Will our group only have the three of US?"

Truett looked at James and said smilingly, "Forty-nine will surely be mad if you team up with someone else."
Healing this, Thea looked at James happily.
James nodded and said, "We can be in a group. However, when we enter Forladtt Land, you two must listen to my orders."
Thea murmured, "You're being bossy. Don't you remember I'm the saintess?"
Sensing James' frustration, Thea immediately said, "Fine. I'll listen to you." At that moment, the man who had avoided James
walked over hesitantly.
"Can I join your group?"
James, Truett and Thea turned to him.
Thea looked at the man approaching and said, "Didn't you always look down on Mount Martialis and Forty-nine, Whitaker? Why
do you want to join US now?"
Whitaker rubbed his nose embarrassedly, then replied, "I changed my mind after seeing him fight Mount Elixir's Master at
Beauregard."
With that said, Whitaker bowed to James and said, "I'm sorry, Forty-nine."
James smiled calmly and said, "I never felt that anyone owed me an apology. You managed to score a six-star at the Beauregard
Test. You're really outstanding. With your strength, many will be willing to team up with you guys."
Whitaker said firmly, "But I prefer to fight alongside the strong."

Truett said smilingly, "Since he already apologized, let him join US."
James looked at Whitaker, nodded, and said, "Alright. I'll count you in."
At that moment, the masked man waved his hand, and a powerful force enveloped the participants.
"Is everyone ready?"
The participants shouted in unison, "Yes!"
The masked man laughed, lifted the participants with his powers, and teleported them away.