No one spoke after Ye Guichen finished.

The entire cabin was frighteningly silent.

Everyone had different thoughts.

If Ye Guichen had said this before the shark attack, he would have been ridiculed by everyone, accused of being overly ambitious, and using the competition as a chance to show off.

But now, not only did no one refute him, many were already wavering.

After all, on the vast sea, just the shark attack alone had caused heavy losses. Now almost all other groups, apart from the Dragon Teeth, couldn't even gather ten people.

Those who died, their bodies buried in the sea, didn't even get to see their loved ones one last time.

Even the most talented ones proved to be no match.

Moreover, from the mouth of that blue-eyed man, they understood that killing Caesar this time wouldn't be easy.

According to the blue-eyed man, Caesar had long known about the assassination attempt during the competition. Not only did Caesar send people to stop them, but he also boasted at the Genetic Laboratory in Atlantis about capturing everyone who landed on the island and turning them into experimental subjects.

This wasn't just a simple provocation.

It was a blatant slap in the face!

The Atlantis Laboratory was only three thousand miles from the coast, a distance long on land but not much on the vast sea.

Over the years, Caesar had collaborated with pirates, engaging in countless killing and looting.

He had already aroused public anger.

But still, he roamed free.

If they could kill Caesar and destroy Atlantis this time, they would definitely gain fame and recognition!

And from the blue-eyed man's words, they could sense Caesar's powerful brainwashing abilities. In Atlantis, everyone regarded Caesar as a god, a deity who could control everything.

For instance, the blue-eyed man said that Caesar created the magic flute that allowed him to easily control the sharks.

This was no doubt a miracle.

However, the blue-eyed man was a mutant too. Although he couldn't control sharks, he had a fish-like respiratory system that allowed him to breathe underwater for extended periods without any impact, even for a day or night.

Because of this, despite his chest being crushed by Ye Guichen and his lungs severely damaged, he could still survive.

After a long silence, Lu Bu spoke first, "Captain Ye, what do you plan to do?"

Ye Guichen didn't rush, stood up, and said, "I've said what needs to be said. Since Caesar knows about us and has set many obstacles on our way to Atlantis Island, our only choice is to unite."

"Of course, I'm merely the captain of Dragon Teeth for this competition. I can't represent you or order you. So, those who wish to join me are welcome, and those who don't are free to go. My task is to ensure my team's safety, whether we can kill Caesar is secondary."

"Surely, I promise that if you follow me, I will do my utmost to guarantee your safety."

After speaking, Ye Guichen didn't waste any more words, stood up, and walked out.

At the cabin door, he stopped and glanced back at everyone in the cabin, "You can handle the blue-eyed man as you please. He's no use to me anymore. It's been almost a day, and we don't have much time left. Please decide quickly."

Once out of the cabin, all the Dragon Teeth members gathered around him.

Jiang Long approached, asking, "Boss, are you okay?"

Ye Guichen shook his head, "I'm fine. How about you all?"

"We're all fine," everyone shook their heads.

During the earlier count, they had already known.

Now, besides the ten members of Dragon Teeth, other groups suffered losses ranging from one person to complete annihilation like Qinglei Garden.

Although unspoken, Ye Guichen's image in their hearts kept rising.

Especially Murong, who initially looked down on Ye Guichen, now seemed a bit hesitant in his gaze towards him.

"It's good you're fine." Ye Guichen didn't offer much comfort.

At this moment, comfort wasn't necessary.

"Before setting off, I told you that this competition might be more complex than we imagined. Now you see it for yourselves; it's not just complex."

Ye Guichen sighed lightly, "However, since we're here and I promised Boss Mo to achieve good results, I have no intention of retreating. But I must say, we haven't reached the Atlantis Laboratory yet, and already faced such great danger. More danger is certain to come."

Looking around, "So, if you don't want to go, I won't stop you. You can return now. The way back shouldn't be too dangerous. Of course, if you're willing to stay with me, I will do my utmost to protect your safety. After all, this is a trial, and it's greatly beneficial for you. I hope each of you can handle the upcoming dangers that don't threaten your lives on your own. Do you understand?"

Jiang Long and others exchanged glances and nodded.

Jiang Long patted his chest, saying, "Boss, although we've not been together long, since the moment you knocked down my copper hammer, you have been my boss. Haha, I won't speak too grandly, but I won't retreat or hide now. Boss, tell us what to do next, we'll follow your lead."

"Exactly, we'll follow your lead."

"We're not cowards! We'll definitely kill Caesar that bastard, and we won't return otherwise!"

The members of Dragon Teeth were highly spirited.

Zuo Zongsheng's eyes flickered, a complex look flashing deep within.

In just one day, Ye Guichen had quickly gathered people's hearts, showcasing his abilities.

If they couldn't eliminate Ye Guichen now, he would surely become a future problem.

However, he didn't show it outwardly, nodding along, expressing his support for Ye Guichen.

Ye Guichen didn't hesitate, calling the Dragon Teeth members to jump onto the sharks' backs.

Jiang Long and others had never ridden such big sharks before.

They might have ridden various yachts, but sitting on a shark's back was a first.

Even Murong couldn't hide his excitement, carefully touching the shark's back, his cheeks showing a hint of reverie.

Wang Ying stared at the figure of Ye Guichen standing on the shark's head, blinking, feeling that the longer she was with him, the more mysterious he seemed.

Soon after, Gongsun Fengying and others emerged from the cabin.

After brief contemplation, Gongsun Fengying decided that the Vermilion Bird Tower would act independently.

Lu Bu had long wanted to team up with Ye Guichen, so he didn't hesitate to join.

Su Wu, although surprised by Ye Guichen's capabilities, still preferred trusting himself over others.

However, Su Wu was more astute than Gongsun Fengying.

He didn't choose to join Ye Guichen but allied with two other groups.

Thus, the original seven groups quickly divided into three waves.

One wave led by Gongsun Fengying's Vermilion Bird Tower.

Another by Su Wu's White Tiger Army and two other groups.

The remaining groups, including Lu Bu's Turtle Shell Sect and an organization named Hollow Cicada Institute, decided to follow Ye Guichen.

Hollow Cicada Institute was a sect of lay disciples under the Buddhist order, dominating the martial artist forces in the northwest region.

The captain of Hollow Cicada Institute named Luo Huasheng, although a lay disciple, had a shaved head, looked simple-minded, around his twenties, and had two small dimples that made him instantly likable.