Long Watch on the Borderlands, Dao Resonance Tempers the Shoulders of Responsibility

After the energy fragment in the western borderlands had been sealed, Shen Hao did not take it back to the Spiritual Vein Nexus. Instead, he decided to leave it within the heart of Cracked Stone Mountain in the borderlands. "Though the otherworldly energy contained in this fragment has been sealed, it still requires long-term monitoring. Moving it rashly could trigger an energy leak," Shen Hao explained to the young guardians. "The borderlands are Hongmeng's shield. To hold this place is to safeguard the peace of the entire land. I intend to form a Borderland Guardian team. You will take turns standing watch, monitoring the fragment, reinforcing the seal, and restoring and maintaining the borderland's ecology."

Lan Ze, Lin Feng, and the other young guardians eagerly volunteered, hoping to join the Borderland Guardian team. In the end, Shen Hao chose Lan Ze, Lin Feng, Lu Yao, and Xing Che as the first group of sentries, with a term of one year, while the other young guardians would rotate in batches. "Each of you has your own strengths. Lan Ze's Water Control Power can aid purification; Lin Feng is meticulous and rigorous, skilled at monitoring; Lu Yao is proficient in spirit plants and can assist with ecological restoration; Xing Che can sense energy fluctuations and provide early warning of danger." Shen Hao handed Lan Ze a token engraved with the runes of "Borderland Guardian." "This token can summon assistance from the Stone Race tribes of the borderlands. Should an emergency arise, it can also be used to contact me directly. Remember, long-term guardianship is harder than a momentary investigation. What it tests is not only ability, but patience and responsibility."

The four solemnly accepted the token and answered in unison, "Please rest assured, Lord Shen. We will fulfill our duties and protect