Patrol Captain

In the Yun family ancestral hall, red candles burned brightly, incense wafted around the beams, and sacrificial offerings were laid out before the ancestral tablets.

The clan elders, holding peach wood charms, stood beside the offering table and chanted loudly, their voices resounding through the heavens: "Our ancestral lineage shines brightly, protecting our sons and daughters! We wield our swords to fight, sweeping away all evil, inheriting the virtues of our ancestors, determined to protect our homeland! We return victorious, returning in glory to our ancestral hall!"

As the chanting ended, the elder raised his arms and exclaimed, "Bow!"

Amidst the swirling smoke of the ancestral hall, the direct descendants of the Yun family took the lead in kneeling, touching their foreheads to the ground, and performing the grand ceremony of three kowtows and nine prostrations. Behind them, the clansmen, regardless of age, bowed in unison, chanting in unison, "May our ancestors protect us, and may our clansmen return safely and in triumph!"

The harmony resonated throughout the ancestral hall.

It was noon.

Just then, outside the ancestral hall,

A soft "thump" sound drifted from afar.

The bell tolled, deep and resonant.

The Yun family members in the ancestral hall were all startled and turned to look in the direction from which the sound came.

"It's over at Yunding Mountain!" someone said.

"The ceremony has begun."

As the sound rang out, a commotion arose in the ancestral hall, and many people looked toward Yunding Mountain, their eyes filled with shock and trepidation.

Many people know that this troop deployment from Yunding Mountain is destined to be a bloody battle in which many soldiers will never return. Countless young men will be buried in foreign lands, and it is unknown how many of the Yun family's sons will be able to return home.

But this is a major event that will shake up the world, and witnessing it can still stir one's heart.

"quiet."

At that moment, a majestic voice rang out.

Yun Chuxiong, the head of the Yun family, stepped out from the ancestral hall, his eyes gleaming.

"Several branches of the Yun family will accompany me to Yunding Mountain to participate in the investiture ceremony and bid farewell to the Yun family members. The rest of you may wait at the main street outside the city to see them off."

"Someone, prepare the carriages and horses."

As soon as the Yun family patriarch finished speaking, the Yun mansion sprang into action, and the entire mansion was bustling with activity.

Before long, the Yun family, represented by Yun Chuxiong, along with the disciples of the Shu Mountain Sword Sect and the Su Nu Sword Sect who were visiting the mansion, gathered at the gate, donned their swords, and mounted their horses.

"drive"

The group quickly mounted their horses and headed towards Yunding Mountain.

The resounding bell echoed from Yunding Mountain, its lingering sound carrying a solemn and grand aura, quickly spreading throughout the entire city of Chengdu.

Before the first sound ceased, two followed, then three, four… The bell tolled nine times, each sound deep and resonant, striking the hearts of all who heard it, announcing the start of the Grand Seal Conferment Ceremony at Yunding Mountain, and signaling the imminent dispatch of troops by the Daofu Division.

This caused an uproar throughout the entire city of Chengdu!
In the bustling city, the sounds of doors and windows being opened and shoved echoed everywhere. Figures looked towards Cloud Peak Mountain with gleaming eyes, then rode off, whistling, or their figures moved like the wind, becoming afterimages as they galloped across the ridges, creating a scenic scene under the midday sun.

on the street,
"tap"

"tap"

The rapid clatter of hooves, like raindrops, swept through the streets and alleys, then flowed back into the sea, merging into a single rush as they surged toward Yunding Mountain.

The people watched as afterimages swept across the street, their footsteps swift as the wind, and then heard the resounding bell, followed by a deafening cacophony.

They weren't qualified to enter Yunding Mountain, but they also had the intention of seeing off the sons of Sichuan. The army of over 100,000 people represented 100,000 families—fathers, sons, and husbands.
"Let's go to the south city!" In an instant, friends and family were called upon, young and old alike, forming a vast and magnificent procession, as if the entire city of Chengdu had come to a standstill.

Meanwhile, on the other side, at the foot of the twelve mountains of Yunding Mountain, horses neighed in unison, drums beat like rain, and the soldiers of each mountain quickly formed ranks.

On the drill ground, soldiers galloped, formed ranks, and shouted as they reviewed their troops. Banners fluttered in the wind, and the drumbeats mingled together, creating a solemn and tense atmosphere.

Under the midday sun, rows of menacing armored figures stood tall on their horses, their hooves pounding in place.

One by one, messengers with flags on their backs swiftly shuttled between the military formations. On the command platforms of each mountain, the generals of each mountain reviewed their troops on the battlefield, their eyes burning with rage as they looked down at the battlefield below.

The soldiers and horses were arrayed in formation, their armor gleaming coldly, their aura soaring to the heavens, the entire mountain clad in gleaming armor!
At noon, when the yang energy is at its peak, a deep and resonant drumbeat resounded from the highest hall on Mount Yunding.

"Boom"

"Boom"

"Boom"

The drums in the main hall shook the surrounding mountains.

As the drumbeats sounded, a loud roar erupted from all the mountains, echoing through the landscape.

"Order troops!"

With that explosion

"Sorry"

Footsteps echoed from every mountain, the long neighing of ten thousand horses, their hooves rising high, then bursting forth like a flood breaking through a dam, rushing out of the battlefield and towards the main peak!
In an instant, a thunderous roar shook the earth, and the horses galloped like a surging river. Under the autumn sun, it resembled a dark golden torrent, rushing away with a roar.

The entire Yunding Mountain was like a rolling earth dragon, with the thunderous sound of horses' hooves and the clanging of armor. Hundreds of thousands of soldiers moved out at once, creating a scene that shook the earth and mountains, a magnificent and spectacular sight!

Just as the troops from all the mountains gathered at the main peak, preparing to be mustered and awarded seals of office...
Above the main peak of Yunding Mountain, clouds and mist surged, from which four rainbow bridges appeared to guide spectators from the four directions of east, west, south, and north.

Before long, figures flew upwards, transforming into streams of light, and entered the Rainbow Bridge. Stepping on the Rainbow Bridge, they passed through the restrictions and entered the square of the Heavenly Patrol Hall. There, a series of stands made of condensed clouds were suspended around the square, and figures appeared on the clouds.

Various precious lights competed for beauty, revealing extraordinary auras. Figures dressed in different styles swept across the rainbow bridge, like a grand procession, with the Eight Immortals crossing the sea and a hundred boats racing.

Among the various forces that came to observe the ceremony were familiar faces, such as the Shu Mountain Sword Sect, the number one sword cultivator in Sichuan; the Su Nu Sword Sect, with its white-clad figures carrying swords amidst the ethereal beauty of the human world; and many more new faces.

The land of Shu has undergone great changes for several years, and its fortunes have also recovered for several years. There are countless hidden talents and crouching tigers. Today's grand event has attracted many of these talents to come out of the mountains to witness the spectacle. The number of people is much greater than it was several years ago, and among them are many hidden yet powerful auras.

At this moment, figures stood on the clouds, looking down at the massive army of hundreds of thousands of soldiers rushing to the foot of the main peak. Their minds were captivated by the sheer scale of the scene, and many gasped in astonishment.

It's hard to imagine what a shocking scene it would be if such a powerful armored torrent launched an attack. Even from miles away, you could feel the chilling aura that could tear everything apart.

"Knock knock knock knock..."

As time passed, the drumbeats on the Sky Patrol Plaza grew more rapid, and the twelve mountain troops gathered at the foot of the main peak, a scene of cold light, with banners waving!

Meanwhile, the number of people on the four rainbow bridges continued to increase, reaching several thousand.

As noon approached, the drumbeats stopped, and then, with a thunderous roar, the rainbow bridge that had been connecting all directions flew back.

It was past noon.

"Time's up!"

With a loud shout, the ceremony begins! (End of Chapter)