If it weren't for the unexpected events, Chen Feng planned to remain in seclusion until the end of the semester. He estimated that by then, he would have reached the peak of the fifth rank in both martial arts and mental cultivation.

"Special mission: Dongfeng, arrive at the forward outpost No. 1 within three days to participate in the military operations of the vanguard force." On the evening of November 8, Chen Feng's Free Army badge suddenly received an urgent message, and three more identical messages were sent to him in succession.

Chen Feng was only stunned for a moment before guessing that the Sirius Army might be planning a major operation. Because he had completed many forward reconnaissance missions as Dongfeng, he was given a special mission.

"Received." Chen Feng decided to participate in this operation. After all, he had only been cultivating behind closed doors. Although his strength had increased rapidly, he lacked practical combat experience.

Afterwards, Chen Feng asked Teacher Bai Feng for leave, telling him that he had received a special mission. Bai Feng didn't say much after hearing this, but just told him to be careful and pay attention to safety.

The next morning, sunlight shone through the thin clouds onto Tianlang Pass.

Chen Feng packed his bags quietly, his tall figure appearing somewhat lonely in the morning light.

Without alerting anyone, he quietly left the place that had once filled him with passion, like a ghost.

To avoid being exposed, Chen Feng used his unique skill—the Thousand Faces Technique. In the blink of an eye, his originally handsome face began to change, gradually transforming into the appearance of Dong Feng from before.

After completing his disguise, Chen Feng carefully walked out of Tianlang Pass and waited by the roadside for passing vehicles.

Not long after, a dilapidated car slowly pulled up. Chen Feng quickly waved for it to stop, and the kind driver stopped and picked up the stranger.

Sitting in the car, Chen Feng curiously observed the scenery outside the window. He was surprised to find that in many places along the way, there were piles of building materials stacked up like mountains.

The materials were varied, including huge stones, thick timber, and piles of cement and steel bars. It seemed that a massive project was being prepared here.

As the vehicle continued forward, Chen Feng felt increasingly uneasy. The closer he got to the front, the more military vehicles of various types he saw.

Some of these military vehicles were filled with soldiers, while others carried heavy weapons and equipment.

Moreover, in some open areas, large numbers of troops can be seen gathered together.

They were dressed in uniform military attire, lined up neatly, as if ready to face a fierce battle at any moment.

However, Chen Feng ignored these things and sat quietly. About three hours later, he finally arrived at the fork in the road, which was only a few miles away from the No. 1 stronghold.

"Thank you, driver." After paying the fare, Chen Feng headed towards Outpost No. 1.

Speaking of which, at this time last year, Chen Feng was still participating in the freshman trial at Outpost No. 1, and now he is going to Outpost No. 1 to participate in the operation again. However, he has now hidden his identity, and it is estimated that those acquaintances will not recognize him.

However, Chen Feng was still somewhat uneasy because his senior sister Si Yuniang was at the No. 1 stronghold. The two had an intimate relationship when they parted ways due to drunkenness, and later they had worked together to complete a mission.

He didn't know if Si Yuniang recognized him at the time, but he did recognize her. However, after completing the mission, he discovered that Chahua and the others had betrayed him, and they didn't contact each other after returning to Tianlang Pass.

As Chen Feng was walking along, lost in thought, he suddenly became alert. He noticed someone watching him from the woods by the roadside. In a flash, he appeared behind a large tree and climbed up to the top to observe the other side.

"As expected of Dongfeng, you still managed to find me even though I was hiding so well." Just then, a figure emerged from the woods opposite and said to Chen Feng with a smile.

Upon seeing this, Chen Feng realized it was Si Yuniang disguised as Sha Po Lang. He jumped down from the tree and said with a smile, "Captain, it's been a long time."

"Don't call me Captain. The last mission was only temporary. The team will be disbanded after the mission is completed. My name is Si Yuniang. I am the company commander of Outpost No. 1. I heard that you were assigned to Outpost No. 1. I am here specifically to wait for you." Sha Polang directly removed his mask and introduced his true identity to Chen Feng.

However, Chen Feng noticed that Si Yuniang's gaze kept sweeping over him, her eyes flashing with a half-smile, as if she were quite interested.

"Company Commander, have you recognized me yet?" Chen Feng asked after a moment of silence.

Having returned from a previous mission, and especially after being betrayed by the three members of the Camellia Tribe, Chen Feng noticed that the way they looked at him was different. However, since there were other people around at the time, Si Yuniang did not show any further expression.

"What do you think? Besides you, who else is a spirit chef, knows formations, is a mentalist, and is also proficient in sword qi storms?" Si Yuniang said with a bright smile.

"Well, I had no choice. I didn't want to reveal my identity," Chen Feng said somewhat embarrassedly.

"Alright, let's not talk about anything else. This time we can fight side by side again, kill werewolves together, and complete missions together. Please take good care of us." Si Yuniang said, extending her hand to Chen Feng.

"It's a pleasure to work with you," Chen Feng said with a smile, shaking Si Yuniang's hand.

He could sense that Si Yuniang was now a peak sixth-grade martial artist, and her mental strength was around eighth grade, just one step away from fifth grade.

Back then, at this time last year, Si Yuniang was already a mid-stage sixth-rank martial artist, while he was still a seventh-rank martial artist. But a year later, he has become a late-stage fifth-rank martial artist, far surpassing her in strength.

Similarly, Si Yuniang also discovered that she could not sense Chen Feng's specific cultivation level. On the surface, she seemed to sense that he was at the peak of the sixth rank, but there was a strong sense of threat hidden in his body. It was likely that his true cultivation level had already broken through to the fifth rank.

"Besides you, the military has also arranged for an army of three hundred men to come here, all of whom will be under my unified command. By the way, of the original six hundred soldiers at our No. 1 base, more than two-thirds have now broken through to the seventh rank, and thirty-five of them have broken through to the sixth rank."

"Not only that, but more than 400 soldiers in the base have mastered the D-level Sword Qi Storm, and more than 30 have mastered the C-level Sword Qi Storm. Their overall strength has increased several times compared to last year," Si Yuniang explained as she led Chen Feng towards the stronghold.

"This is all thanks to your excellent leadership, Company Commander, and the hard work of the brothers in the base. It seems our stronghold will achieve great success again this time," Chen Feng said with a smile, casually patting Si Yuniang on the shoulder.

"Without your guidance and the cultivation methods you left behind, how could they have made such progress today? It's a pity you're disguised now, otherwise they would be overjoyed to know that you've returned," Si Yuniang said with a smile.