Qingyun Prefecture, the training ground of the Heavenly Patrol Division.

When Lin Xuan arrived, he saw that a large number of people had already gathered on the training ground, talking in hushed tones in small groups. Among them were some second-level and even third-level Sky Guards. From their faces, Lin Xuan saw solemnity and even worry.

"It seems this mission is going to be quite challenging!"

Lin Xuan thought to himself that within the Qingyun Prefecture's Sky Patrol Division, the two-striped and three-striped Sky Patrol Guards were definitely among the elite, and their status was far beyond that of ordinary one-striped Sky Patrol Guards.

But now, even they are frowning and worried. It's easy to imagine just how difficult today's task is.

However, Lin Xuan didn't back down; instead, he was secretly delighted. This was his first mission, and the beginning of his meteoric rise to power. Lin Xuan was confident in himself; even if the mission was difficult, he could overcome it.

He quietly found a place to sit cross-legged, but his mind was focused on the entire training ground, listening to the conversations of everyone there.

"You've gathered us all here at this time, and so many of us at that. I wonder what kind of mission it is. Have you heard anything about it?"

"I've heard some rumors that something terrible has happened in Yunxi County, affecting the entire county and leaving no survivors. It's very likely that a demon of the King level or above is causing trouble."

"It's not a demon, but something far more terrifying than a demon. Anyway... be careful. I've heard that quite a few people have already died, even the Four-Pattern Sky Guards have suffered casualties."

...

On the training ground, many people were discussing the matter, and various opinions were constantly being expressed.

Lin Xuan remained calm and collected everyone's opinions, summarizing and categorizing them, and also obtained some useful information.

This mission was launched because something went wrong in Yunxi County; everyone in the county had vanished without a trace, not a single person survived. Meanwhile, the Sky Patrol Bureau sent several groups to investigate, but all of them were wiped out; not a single person returned alive.

Even more so, it included several four-striped Sky Guards.

"A four-patterned Sky Guardian is at least a Great Luo Golden Immortal. It seems this mission is indeed not simple." Lin Xuan muttered to himself, "I just don't know what changes have occurred in Yunxi County that even a four-patterned Sky Guardian can't stop them."

Whoosh whoosh...

Just then, several figures pierced through the sky and landed on the high platform above the training ground like streaks of light.

There were three figures in total: one five-patterned Sky Guardian and two four-patterned Sky Guardians.

As soon as the three arrived, all the Sky Patrol Guards who had been discussing the matter in the training ground immediately fell silent. Upon seeing the three's attire, their expressions changed, and they immediately gathered below the high platform.

"I won't waste any more words. I am Zhao Chen, from Leizhou, and I am in charge of Yunxi County. Starting today, all the Sky Patrol Guards of Qingyun Prefecture, except those who are currently on duty, are to be conscripted to cooperate with our operations."

Among the three, the leader, the Five-Patterned Sky Guard, had a cold gaze. After scanning everyone below the stage, he continued, "I will directly command you. Now, give me an incense stick's time to rest."

After an incense stick has burned, everyone will immediately set off with me to Yunxi County.

"Sir, what is our main mission in Yunxi County, and what has happened there?"

Someone immediately asked loudly.

"As I just said, your mission is to assist us, so you only need to follow my instructions," Zhao Chen said coldly. "As for what happened in Yunxi County, you will naturally find out when you arrive there."

"Don't waste the time it takes for an incense stick to burn..."

Without waiting for anyone else to speak, Zhao Chen took his two deputies and soared into the air, leaving without a trace.

The training ground erupted in chaos, with everyone discussing the matter.

However, some people had already fled towards the edge of the training ground. The time it takes for an incense stick to burn was extremely short, and many were preparing to return home to make some preparations. Lin Xuan didn't move, because he carried all his belongings with him and had nothing to prepare.

He was pondering Zhao Chen's words while also paying close attention to Zhao Chen's changing expressions.

Unfortunately, we didn't get much information.

He could only be certain of one thing: something earth-shattering must have happened in Yunxi County, otherwise it would be impossible for the Leizhou Sky Patrol Division to send people over, especially a leader of a five-patterned Sky Patrol Guard.

It's important to know that becoming a Five-Pattern Sky Guardian requires not only military merit but also corresponding strength, at the very least the mid-stage of the Great Luo realm, or even stronger.

Qingyun Prefecture is not a powerful prefecture. The strongest person in the entire Qingyun Prefecture is only an early-stage Grand Luo Golden Immortal. Now, the Leizhou Sky Patrol Division has directly sent a mid-stage Grand Luo Golden Immortal, or even a late-stage Grand Luo Golden Immortal, Five-Patterned Sky Patrol Guard.

This clearly shows how serious the matter is.

"Exciting! My first mission is already this difficult." Lin Xuan thought to himself, "No matter what, this is my first mission, and it's related to my future development. I must complete it perfectly and earn enough military merits."

This mission is no simple matter; there is likely great danger in Yunxi County.

But just as there are great dangers, there are also great opportunities. If planned properly, one can definitely gain a lot of military merits..."

In the early stages of promotion within the Sky Patrol Division, only military merit is considered. Later, both military merit and strength are taken into account. Therefore, military merit is extremely important. If he wants to be promoted to a two-pattern Sky Patrol Guard or even a three-pattern Sky Patrol Guard in a short period of time, he must have enough military merit.

"I have to work hard to climb up."

Lin Xuan muttered to himself, "According to Gu Shenyue, the Xuanhuang Ancient Kingdom will face a great calamity, but he didn't say what the calamity would be. I must become a high-ranking member of the Sky Patrol Division before this great calamity arrives."

Only in this way can I be qualified to know more things.

This includes the great calamity that destroyed the Xuanhuang Ancient Kingdom and ended the Desolate Era. It also includes what those ancient powerhouses in the Blood Sea World are plotting, and whether everything Gu Shenyue said is true. I need a certain status and position to know these things…”

He had a premonition that not everything Gu Shenyue and what he said was true, or at least that there was a lot of concealment, and that these were likely key pieces of information.

He had to investigate these matters thoroughly, otherwise he wouldn't know how to face Gu Shenyue in the future. He didn't want to be sold out and even have the money handed to him.

Many thoughts flashed through Lin Xuan's mind, and a clearer plan gradually formed in his heart.

The Celestial Patrol Bureau was his shortcut to understanding the ancient era, and he had to cling to this powerful force.