Northern Mountain Pass, main hall of the Town Pacification Office.
The newly appointed Deputy Garrison Chief was reporting for duty, and the atmosphere in the hall was naturally solemn beyond measure.
"Former Deputy Division Head of the Azure Dragon Province Town Pacification Office, acting Mystic Spirit Garrison Envoy stationed in Canglong, Chen Ping'an. His talent shines brilliantly, his character is upright, and he possesses both civil and martial ability. His merits in suppressing and killing the Heavenly Lotus remnants at the Mystic Spirit Province Border are outstanding. He is now promoted to assume the post of Deputy Garrison Chief of Northern Mountain Pass, assisting in overseeing the various administrations of Northern Mountain. He is specially granted the title of Bearer of the Tally, with authority to execute first and report afterward. Any who endanger the safety of the Town Pacification Office or threaten its system may be slain without guilt, by special authorization of the Administration Bureau."
Within the grand hall, An Qingyang held the appointment decree and announced it loudly.
His resonant voice spread throughout the entire hall. Key officials within, core personnel outside, and every elite present heard it clearly.
A giant of the Administration Bureau was taking office, grasping the vital mechanisms of the great pass and entering directly into the central authority.
"Such a young giant at the very top!"
As they gazed at the calm young giant standing in the hall, everyone harbored different thoughts, their hearts far from tranquil.
Yet whatever they were thinking, all of them maintained solemn expressions as they watched the ceremony in the hall, every procedure carried out according to protocol.
"By order of the Northern Border Pacification Bureau, all expenses and arrangements for the retinue shall be handled by the Northern Mountain Province Town Pacification Office! Sect Master Sir,