After everyone had noisily offered their suggestions, Lin Yan nodded and announced the final decision. "For this operation, we'll use a 'special operations' approach—using a small but elite force to complete the mission. Those accompanying me will be divided into three squads, each with no more than twenty people. However, every single one must be at least a True Immortal."
"The first squad will be led by me personally. Li Zhu and Minghe will accompany me."
"The second squad will have Taiyi as its captain. I'll assign Mo Xuan to lead some Kirin Clan experts and join you."
"The third squad will have fellow Daoist Zhunti as its captain. Ao Ye of the Dragon Clan and Kunpeng will accompany you."
"As for the commanders of the remaining camps," Lin Yan said, looking toward Di Jun, Jieyin, Nuwa, Fuxi, the Armed Fire Ape, Old Black Tortoise, and the others, "you Fellow Daoists will remain behind to defend the main camp. Though the frontal battlefield is only a feint attack, the fierce beasts' counterattack will certainly be real. If we cannot return in time, you have only one task—hold the camp."
"Rest assured, Commander Lin! We will defend the camp to the death!" everyone answered in unison.
Lin Yan nodded in satisfaction, then added, "The objective of the three raiding squads is only to destroy the Source of Malevolent Qi, not to fight the fierce beasts to the death. If you encounter a tough opponent, do not linger in battle."
"Understood!" everyone replied in unison.
"Good. Go make your preparations. In three days, once the Kirin Clan's main force begins its feint attack, we move." Lin Yan waved a hand.
The crowd filed out and went to prepare.
Three days later, in the direction of the Fierce Beast Army, the Kirin Clan's