Deep Within the Outpost

Shen Jin turned the file to the second page. It held a detailed list of personnel for the operation.

"The overall commander for this operation is Grandmaster Lin Jianyi," Shen Jin said. "Grandmaster Yang Shuyan and I will serve as deputy commanders and handle the specific battle deployments."

"Twelve grandmasters are going, along with eight Domain Realm experts and four Dharma Image experts. Around two hundred Xiantian martial artists and ordinary martial artists will handle perimeter security and logistical support."

Xu Wuyi glanced over the list and spotted several familiar names.

Lu Zhenshan, Luo Qingluan, Dong Shuhang, Zhao Junyan...

He had fought all of them on the Battle Net.

Clearly, the recent Battle Net match records had been considered when the roster was drawn up.

Their strength had already been proven. And the fact that they had fought on the Battle Net recently suggested they had time to spare.

"You're one of the twelve grandmasters." Shen Jin looked at him. "Your assignment is to lead the assault and clear the Star Beasts from the outpost's core. That's where they're most concentrated and strongest. Ordinary grandmasters won't be able to handle it."

Xu Wuyi closed the file and looked up. "When do we leave?"

"Tomorrow morning," Shen Jin said. "Stay here tonight and leave with the team tomorrow. We'll brief you on the tactical details along the way."

With that, he rose and went to the window, standing with his hands clasped behind his back.

Outside, the sky was beginning to darken. The setting sun stained the distant mountains orange-red, and a few birds skimmed over the treetops before vanishing into the dusk.

"There's something I need to tell you in advance." Shen Jin's voice suddenly grew somber.

"This outpost may be unclaimed, but the number and strength of the Star