Wolf Owl

"Thank you, Director!" Lu Chen clasped his hands. "Time is of the essence. I'll go make preparations at once. The special operations team will depart tonight, secretly reach the Northern Frontier border first, and wait for an opportunity to infiltrate."

"Commander Lu, you must be careful!" everyone urged in succession.

Lu Chen nodded, turned, and strode away with decisive efficiency.

Watching his departing figure, Qin Wu could not help but sigh. "The younger generation is truly formidable! Brave and resourceful, daring to shoulder great responsibility—what a blessing for the nation!"

Zhou Xuanzi stroked his beard and smiled. "This child may yet usher in an era."

A flicker of anticipation and gravity passed through Mo Qianqiu's eyes. "I hope his journey goes smoothly. The situation in the Northern Frontier may truly be turned around because of him."

After leaving the Demon Suppression Division, Lu Chen did not return to his residence. Instead, he went directly to the manor outside the city—the temporary residence Xiao Jingyan had arranged for him, and the Evil-Quelling Guard's current base.

Having learned that Lu Chen had returned and received his appointment, Zhao Tieying, Gu Mingxuan, and the other core members had long been waiting in excitement. He

Most of their injuries had healed, and with the help of the resources Lu Chen had left behind, their cultivation had improved as well.

"My lord!" At the sight of Lu Chen, everyone saluted in unison, their eyes filled with reverence.

They had long learned of the court assembly and the Northern Frontier through special channels.

Lu Chen raised a hand to excuse their formalities and said directly, "Gather every member of the Evil-Quelling Guard. Highest alert. Also, the thirty experts selected from the Demon Suppression Division and the military will arrive secretly tonight. We have an urgent mission."