Commander Lin, the youngest and most ambitious of the group, stepped forward with determination etched on his face.
"I'll take it," he declared, his voice calm but filled with confidence as he had been waiting for this since the army was first created.
"My men are ready for an extended mission. We've been training relentlessly for years, and this will be the perfect test of our readiness," he added, his eyes shining with eagerness.
"Plus, we've had experience with long-term deployments. We can adapt to any situation."
Legion Commander Xu Cheng studied Commander Lin momentarily, thinking about the reports he had on the soldiers under Commander Lin.
Commander Lin's youth often made people underestimate him, but Xu Cheng knew better.
Lin had proven himself time and again in countless smaller operations, and his ability to lead was unquestionable.
With a small nod of approval, Xu Cheng spoke. "Very well, Commander Lin. You'll take your branch to the Southern Continent.
Ensure that your presence is felt but not overwhelming. This mission requires precision and restraint. Your role is to prevent, not provoke. Do you understand?"
Commander Lin saluted sharply. "Understood, Legion Commander."
Xu Cheng's gaze softened slightly, but his voice remained firm. "Good. Gather your men and prepare for departure immediately.
This mission is critical to the Xu family's long-term plans, so make sure everything goes smoothly. We cannot afford any mistakes."
Commander Lin gave a final nod and turned on his heel, leaving the room without looking back.
His stoic expression remained unchanged, but inside, he knew this was his chance to prove himself on a much larger stage.
The weight of the mission wasn't lost on him, and he felt a surge of pride at being chosen to lead the operation.
As he exited the command room, he summoned his deputy, Feng Lu, a seasoned and reliable cultivator who had been handpicked after passing a series of rigorous tests.
"The men are ready, sir. We've packed extra supplies in case we encounter unforeseen complications."
Commander Lin gave a curt nod. "Good. Let's move."
With a final look over the military grounds, Commander Lin ascended the ramp and boarded the Spirit Ship.
Inside, the hum of energy resonated through the walls as the ship powered up. Its massive engines thrummed with Spiritual Qi, drawing energy from the formations engraved into its structure.
The Spirit Ship lifted off the ground smoothly, its engines producing a soft, rhythmic hum.
As it ascended into the sky, it cut through the air effortlessly, breaking through the clouds and soaring high above the world below.
The Xu family's emblem gleamed in the sunlight, a beacon to any who dared look up.
Inside the ship, Commander Lin stood before his soldiers, addressing them with a tone of authority.
"Our mission is simple," he began. "We are to secure the Southern Continent and prevent any poaching or incursions.
This is not a battlefront. We are not the main fighting force, but our presence must be felt. We are the first line of defense.
Stay sharp, follow orders, and remember—at all times—we're representing the Xu family."
"Understood, Commander!" the soldiers responded in unison, their voices strong and unified, echoing through the ship. They were then given a detailed report about the situation in the Southern Continent.
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And as they read the report, they understood that the Xu family is showing its power to the whole world but they are not showing the whole deck.
As that would make anyone just give up and wave their white flags, no, instead, they are only showing enough so that the competitive spirit of the top families is not extinguished.
As the Spirit Ship surged forward, cutting through the sky like an arrow, Commander Lin watched the sky as he started thinking about strategies that might work if a large-scale incursion happened.