My strength increases by one percent every day; I can destroy stars with my bare hands.

Inside the military camp, all the centurions, including Li Xuancang, received orders to proceed to the main tent.

All fourteen centurions arrived, including Cao Hua, who had just been promoted.

Du Tianfeng sat imposingly in the main seat, his expression unreadable, and remained silent.

Once everyone had arrived, Du Tianfeng said in a deep voice, "The evil cultivators have appeared in Huifeng County and slaughtered several villages and towns. Who among you is willing to go and deal with them?"

Upon hearing this, everyone fell silent for a moment, and no one spoke.

Evil cultivators are not to be trifled with; they are ruthless and cunning, employing a variety of methods.

Not long ago, two centurions died at the hands of evil cultivators, a bloody example right before our eyes.

The centurions looked flustered. They held military power and would have to step in if anything went wrong; there was no way they could shirk their responsibilities.

Cao Hua and the other idle centurions were not too worried, and even had a bit of a "let's see what happens" mentality.

Dealing with cults is a matter of life and death; otherwise, his former superior, a centurion in the mid-stage of the Blood Condensation Realm, would not have died at the hands of evil cultivators.

Du Tianfeng looked at the three centurions who held military power and was about to give the order when he was interrupted by a voice.

"My lord, I am willing to go."

The next moment, everyone's eyes fell on Li Xuancang, who had spoken.

Du Tianfeng was also somewhat surprised, not expecting Li Xuancang to volunteer.

Li Xuancang had only been in Anzhou for a short time, and he had not originally intended for Li Xuancang to take action, but since Li Xuancang volunteered for the battle, he could not refuse.

"idiot!"

"They're still too young."

"Utterly foolish."

"..."

Seeing Li Xuancang step forward on his own initiative, everyone felt a wave of mockery.

He took on a job that everyone else would avoid at all costs; he was utterly hopelessly stupid.

This is a hot potato; one wrong move and you could lose your life.

"Since Commander Li has volunteered, then you can handle it!"

Du Tianfeng finally understood what Zhou Xingzhan had told him: Li Xuancang was indeed always at the forefront of every battle and never backed down.

"Yes, ma'am."

Li Xuancang immediately accepted the order.

Upon returning to the military camp, Li Xuancang summoned over a hundred generals and got straight to the point.

"The captain has ordered me to go to Huifeng County to deal with the evil cultivators."

Upon hearing this, everyone shuddered, their faces showing fear and worry.

They all knew how terrifying evil cultivators were. Last time they dealt with evil cultivators, the entire thousand-man team suffered heavy losses, and even the centurion, who was in the mid-stage of the Blood Condensation Realm, was killed in battle.

Now they are being asked to deal with cults, which makes everyone feel uneasy and worried.

Li Xuancang noticed everyone's worries but didn't pay them any mind, and made arrangements.

"In this battle, Battalion Commander Liu will lead five hundred men to accompany me. Battalion Commander Wu will stay behind to train the soldiers. There must be no slackening in the slightest."

Upon hearing this arrangement, Liu Qingyun's expression changed drastically.

He wanted to refuse, but he couldn't find a reason to do so.

He now has a vague regret that he should have done the same as Cao Hua, giving up his military power and becoming a leisurely centurion.

Now, even if he is at the Blood Condensation Realm, he cannot guarantee that he can escape unscathed when facing evil cultivators.

"Here you go!"

The crowd quickly dispersed and followed orders.

After everyone left, Li Xuancang instructed Nangong Zhan: "While I am away from the city, you lead Zhang Yuanxiong and the others to keep a close watch on the mansion at all times, and return to the mansion at night to guard it."

Li Xuancang left Anzhou City, worried about his family, and decided to leave most of his personal guards behind to protect them.

"Don't worry, sir, I will never allow anyone to harm even a single hair on your head."

Nangong Zhan solemnly assured Li Xuancang.

"Don't forget to cultivate, and strive to break through to the Bone Forging Realm as soon as possible."

Li Xuancang bestowed most of his pills upon his personal guards, such as Nangong Zhan, whose cultivation advanced by leaps and bounds, and they would soon break through to the Bone Forging Realm.

"Your subordinate will obey your orders."

Nangong Zhan believed that the luckiest thing in his life was becoming Li Xuancang's personal guard.

No one could treat them as generously as Li Xuancang, bestowing upon them cultivation resources that only centurions could enjoy.

Their rapid improvement in cultivation level was inseparable from Li Xuancang's full support.

Cultivation resources are crucial for everyone; even the monthly cultivation resources received by battalion commanders and centurions are not enough for their own use.

They also have to go to great lengths to obtain more cultivation resources, since there are no surplus cultivation resources to give to others.

Li Xuancang was different; he didn't need cultivation resources, or even cultivation itself, which was why he was able to bestow his cultivation resources upon Nangong Zhan and the others.

After giving all the instructions, Li Xuancang quickly led his army to set off.

"The Third Battalion is going to deal with the evil cultivators; their chances of survival are slim!"

"Evil cultivators have become increasingly rampant and more difficult to deal with recently."

"I wonder how many people will come back alive?"

"..."

When the others in the army saw Li Xuancang and his men leave, they all believed that they would suffer a crushing defeat.

After leaving Anzhou City, the army marched at full speed and arrived at Huifeng County City half a month later.

The once prosperous and peaceful county town is now shrouded in a deathly gloom.

The city gate guards were tense, and pedestrians hurried by, creating an atmosphere of oppression and fear throughout the city.

Li Xuancang, clad in black armor and wearing a military tally at his waist, personally led five hundred elite border troops, galloping swiftly to the scene.

Amidst billowing smoke and the clanging of armor, five hundred soldiers, disciplined and imposing, marched straight towards the city walls of Huifeng County.

The officials of Huifeng County had already received the news in advance, and the county governor, Zhou Chengye, dared not be negligent in the slightest. He led a group of officials from the county to personally go out of the city to welcome them.

Zhou Chengye was nearly sixty years old. Dressed in an official robe, he looked haggard with bloodshot eyes, clearly having not slept well for many days.

Upon seeing Li Xuancang, such a young commander, he was slightly taken aback at first, and then quickly cupped his hands in salute.

"Prefect Zhou Chengye of Huifeng County, along with his officials and subordinates, respectfully welcomes Lord Li's arrival. Lord Li's swift arrival with his troops has truly relieved the urgent needs of the countless people of Huifeng County!"

The accompanying officials also bowed and paid their respects.

Li Xuancang dismounted and returned the greeting to Zhou Chengye and the officials behind him with clasped hands.

"Your Excellency, you flatter me. It is my duty to eradicate evil cultivators and protect the people."

Zhou Chengye repeatedly expressed his gratitude and immediately led his troops into the city.

A welcoming banquet had already been prepared in the prefectural government, firstly to welcome the army and wash away their dust, and secondly to explain in detail the tragic situation in the prefecture.