Before Daoist Daoxuan could finish speaking, Li Xiaoyu had already stepped forward, his voice ringing with force.
"This disciple is willing to lead the Dawn Squad and depart for the Southern Border at once."
"This disciple swears here: I will not return to the mountain until the Beast God is slain!"
His voice echoed throughout the Jade Purity Hall, long and loud.
Everyone present looked at the courageous young man who had stepped up to shoulder this responsibility. Their eyes were filled with boundless pride and relief.
"Good!"
Daoist Daoxuan looked at him and nodded firmly.
"I grant your request!"
"I order you to assemble the Dawn Squad and set out immediately!"
"For this mission, you may represent the Green Cloud Sect with full authority. You will make all the decisions!"
"Yes! This disciple accepts the order!"
Li Xiaoyu bowed once more, then turned and strode out of the hall without another moment's delay.
The matter was urgent; every moment counted.
Li Xiaoyu didn't waste a second. He didn't even return to Morning Sun Peak, instead sending a golden message talisman from the square before the Jade Purity Hall.
The talisman turned into a streak of light and instantly carried his message to the Seven Peaks of Qingyun.
"Dawn Squad assemble! Meet by Rainbow Bridge in the time it takes an incense stick to burn. We're rushing to the Southern Border!"
All the disciples who were cultivating stopped what they were doing as soon as they heard the message.
Their faces grew grave.
The elite disciples selected for the Dawn Squad didn't hesitate for a moment when they received the order.
They rushed out of their meditation chambers, transforming into streaks of light as they converged by Rainbow Bridge at the foot of Heaven-Reaching Peak.
The time it took an