High-level martial arts: Long spear with black flames to suppress demons.

Over the next two days, the demon delegation gradually adapted to the rules of the Night Town Guard.

They didn't make a big show of their activities at headquarters; they spent most of their time in designated areas, taking turns to be responsible for security near Du Yue.

The Golden Phoenix Clan successively delivered a batch of spiritual fruits and medicinal herbs suitable for the restoration of the phoenix bloodline.

Everything was first handed over to the medical department for inspection, and only after it was confirmed that there were no problems would it be delivered to Du Yue.

Du Yue was initially wary of them, but later she found that apart from occasionally asking her if she needed anything, they basically didn't interfere with what she did, so she gradually got used to their presence.

Early morning of the third day.

On the northwestern outskirts of Shanghai, there is a closed military base.

Several convoys entered the camp under the cover of night; the 7th Corps of the 2nd Army Group had arrived.

The legion's heavy equipment was not all deployed into the city center of Shanghai at once.

Most vehicles, artillery, and combat equipment are transported directly to the outer outposts and the East China Sea via dedicated military transport routes.

Only the Seventh Legion headquarters and a small number of advance personnel actually entered the core area of ​​Shanghai.

When Shen Chang'an and Fang Jiming arrived, He Changchuan was already waiting there.

In the distance, transport vehicles are entering the closed warehouse in an orderly manner, and soldiers and officers are quietly checking the equipment and personnel lists.

A moment later, a black military vehicle slowly pulled up in front of them.

The car door opened, and Lei Jun stepped out.

He was still the same as Shen Chang'an remembered: tall and strong, dressed in military uniform, with obvious signs of travel on his face.

Upon seeing the person, Lei Jun paused for a moment, then walked over with a smile.

He first saluted He Changchuan beside him, then turned to him and said, "Chang'an, long time no see."

"It's been less than a month, Commander Lei."

Shen Chang'an glanced at the military vehicles that kept entering the camp.

"The Seventh Legion has arrived?"

Lei Jun said, "The main force started arriving last night. We can't let the entire legion pass through downtown Shanghai at once; it would be too much of a commotion."

"The heavy-armored troops have basically gone directly to the outer areas and the East China Sea."

"Those remaining here are mainly the command post and personnel needed for subsequent troop rotations."

Fang Jiming stepped forward and shook hands with him.

"Thank you for your hard work. Shanghai is in dire need of people like you right now."

"It's my duty."

Lei Jun looked at He Changchuan: "Commander He, what's the situation in the East China Sea?"

He Changchuan pulled up a simplified frontline map.

"The rift has been temporarily stabilized. The Fifth Army is still holding the core area, but after fighting continuously for too long, many units have reached their limit."

"According to the previous plan, the Seventh Army Corps will send two heavy regiments, one to the East China Sea to replace some of the troops stationed on the periphery."

"Another heavy defense line to take over the northern and western sides of Shanghai."

"The remaining main force of the Seventh Army Corps is temporarily stationed in the Northwest Military Camp as a mobile force."

Lei Jun nodded.

"No problem, both of our teams have been organized and can all be in position by noon today."

After a brief discussion about the handover, Lei Jun did not leave immediately. He turned around and waved to his adjutant behind him.

The adjutant took a black metal box from the car and handed it to Lei Jun.

Lei Jun handed the box directly to Shen Chang'an.

"I also brought you something this time."

He took the box.

"What is this?"

"Your reward for that operation in the Greater Khingan Mountains."

Lei Jun unlocked the box, and in the center of the box lay a deep gold medal.

The octagonal main body is engraved with the patterns of the mountains and rivers of the Eastern Empire, and in the center is a tall tower of the Night Guard. The battle sword and the Night Guard banner overlap behind the tower, and a dark red crystal is embedded at the top.

This is a medal awarded for outstanding military merit. Next to it is Shen Chang'an's name, as well as the date and classification number of the Daxinganling operation.

He was somewhat surprised.

"I almost forgot about it if you hadn't mentioned it."

Lei Jun said, "There's nothing we can do. It's been a bit long. The review process for the Special Merit Award is slow to begin with. The military was originally planning to give you a formal award ceremony."

"It's a pity that something like this happened in Shanghai; who would be in the mood to hold a ceremony now?"

He glanced outside the camp.

"So let me bring it to you first, and we can hold the formal ceremony later when we have the chance."

Shen Chang'an reached out and picked up the medal.

The metal feels cold and heavy to the touch.

He looked at it for a moment, then put it back in the box.

Thanks.

"Why are you thanking me?"

Lei Jun patted him on the shoulder.

"You earned this yourself. The military will not forget what happened in the Greater Khingan Mountains."

After he finished speaking, he turned to look at He Changchuan.

"Let's go, Commander He, let's take a look at the East China Sea first."

He Changchuan nodded, and the two quickly got into the military vehicle.

Several military vehicles quickly drove out of the base and headed towards the East China Sea along the military's dedicated road.

Shen Chang'an stood there, watching the convoy drive away.

After the Seventh Legion completed its deployment, the defense zones in Shanghai and Donghai, which were originally most short-staffed, finally had new forces to fill the gaps.

For Shanghai today, the arrival of this full-strength main force is enough to alleviate the most intense defense pressure.

That morning, the two heavy regiments of the 7th Army Corps completed their troop rotations.

Soldiers from the Fifth Army Group, who had been stationed on the outskirts of the East China Sea for several days, finally got a chance to rotate and rest.

The military is also gradually taking over the outer defense zones in the north and west of Shanghai.

New inspectors and first- and second-level inspectors are gradually filling vacancies in various districts.

For those who could no longer stay in Shanghai, the headquarters did not force them to stay. Some chose to retire, some applied to be transferred to other regions, and some were transferred to logistics positions.

Regardless of the final choice, all merits, compensation, and cultivation resources earned in the Battle of the Dead Zone will be fulfilled at the highest level.

Two days later.

A high-level meeting of the Night Division in Shanghai.

The core agenda of the meeting was very simple: to finalize the complete contingency plan for welcoming the special agent from the capital tomorrow.