Godslayer: Agent of the Gods, the Stabilizing Force at the Start

After a long journey, Su Ming finally found an ancient temple hidden deep in the mountains. The temple was filled with a mysterious and solemn atmosphere, and the walls were covered with various ancient runes and patterns, seemingly telling a story of a forgotten history.

Su Ming cautiously entered the temple, and in its deepest part, he discovered an ancient book radiating a mysterious light. The text on the book was obscure and difficult to understand, but relying on his years of research and experience, Su Ming managed to decipher a portion of its contents.

Ancient texts record an ancient ritual, said to awaken the dormant divine power within the Great Xia territory, thereby granting immense strength and protection. Su Ming's heart stirred; he realized this might be the key to Great Xia's survival in the era of divine revival.

He quickly returned to the Great Xia military headquarters with the ancient book and reported the discovery to Commander Ye Fan. After listening to Su Ming's report, Ye Fan immediately summoned the top scholars and experts of Great Xia to conduct in-depth research and interpretation of the ancient book.

After arduous efforts, they finally deciphered the secrets of the ancient texts and prepared to hold the ancient ceremony. On the day of the ceremony, the entire Great Xia Dynasty was immersed in a tense and solemn atmosphere. Su Ming led the Night Watch team, guarding the ceremony site to ensure its smooth progress.

As the ceremony proceeded, a dazzling light suddenly appeared in the sky, seemingly containing boundless power and wisdom. This light slowly descended upon the land of Great Xia, merging into this ancient yet vibrant land.

In an instant, the entire Great Xia was enveloped in a mysterious light. People felt a powerful and warm force, which seemed to tell them that under the protection of the gods, Great Xia would surely overcome this difficult period and usher in a more glorious future.

Su Ming, standing amidst the light, gazed upon the land he deeply loved, his heart filled with hope and unwavering resolve. He knew the road ahead would still be fraught with challenges, but with the power of the gods and the protection of the Night Watchmen, Great Xia would surely shine with its own brilliance in this era of divine resurgence…

In a secluded tavern on the edge of the bustling city, the dim lighting flickered, and the air was filled with the faint aroma of alcohol and food. Su Ming sat at a wooden table in the corner, his expression serious yet expectant, while Lin Qiye, Baili Pangpang, and Cao Yuan looked at him curiously from across the table.

“Being the captain of the Night Watch squad isn’t something anyone can do.” Su Ming broke the silence, his voice deep and firm. “First of all, you have to be incredibly strong. You not only need to have formidable martial arts skills, but you also need to be proficient in various mystical arts so that you can protect your teammates and resolve crises in dangerous supernatural situations. After all, we’re not facing ordinary enemies, but unknown beings lurking in the darkness with strange powers.”

"Secondly, one must possess keen insight and decisive decision-making ability. In complex and ever-changing situations, one must be able to quickly detect the slightest signs of danger, make the most correct judgment, lead the team to avoid deadly traps, and choose the best course of action." Su Ming paused, his eyes sweeping over everyone, "Furthermore, leadership is also crucial. One must know how to unite team members, unleash everyone's potential, and enable everyone to work closely together to form an unbreakable whole."

Lin Qiye nodded slightly, his eyes sparkling with excitement: "Sounds very challenging, I like it!" Baili Pangpang stuffed food into his mouth while mumbling, "Then Captain, what do you think of me? With all this fat, I might be able to act as a meat shield in a critical moment!" Cao Yuan's lips curled up, revealing a confident smile: "How could I be left out of such an adventurous undertaking?"

Su Ming smiled and said, "Alright, since you're all interested, let's consider this our initial team formation. However, our six-person team is still two members short."

Just then, the tavern door was gently pushed open, and a gust of cold wind blew in. Everyone instinctively looked towards the entrance. A woman dressed in black walked in, her eyes cold and sharp, a slender dagger at her waist, exuding an aura that warned others to stay away. She went straight to the bar, ordered a strong drink, and downed it in one gulp.

Su Ming's eyes lit up. He stood up and walked towards the woman: "Miss, you seem quite skilled. Would you like to join our Night Watch team? We are looking for like-minded partners to protect the peace of this region." The woman turned her head, her gaze sweeping over Su Ming and then at the group behind him. After a moment of silence, she nodded: "Alright, but if you're too weak, don't blame me for leaving halfway through."

With the addition of new members, everyone's enthusiasm soared. Su Ming treated everyone to a sumptuous dinner, during which they shared their talents and past experiences, and the atmosphere gradually became lively.

After dinner, Su Ming led everyone to an abandoned factory, which would become their future training base. "Starting tomorrow, we will undergo rigorous training to improve our strength," Su Ming said solemnly, standing in the center of the factory. "Our enemies will show no mercy, so we must be stronger than them!"

In the days that followed, Su Ming subjected his team members to intensive training. Every morning, they began physical training, with long-distance running, push-ups, sit-ups, and various other exercises, one after another, with the intensity constantly increasing. The afternoons were dedicated to learning and practicing mystical spells. Su Ming personally demonstrated the techniques for casting various spells, and the team members practiced them again and again until they mastered them.

However, the training process was not smooth. Baili Pangpang, due to his obesity, suffered greatly in physical training, often becoming breathless and wanting to give up. But with everyone's encouragement and help, he persevered. Cao Yuan encountered a bottleneck in his study of mystical arts; he couldn't cast some complex spells, and he became somewhat impatient. Su Ming patiently guided him, helping him analyze the problem. After repeated practice, Cao Yuan finally broke through the bottleneck.

The newly joined woman in black is named Shen You. She is aloof and doesn't interact much with others, but she is exceptionally hardworking in training, and her skills improve rapidly. Lin Qiye, on the other hand, excels in all aspects thanks to his talent and hard work, becoming one of the best in the team.

And so, after a period of arduous training, the team members' skills improved significantly. But Su Ming knew that this was far from enough; they still had a long way to go before becoming a fully-fledged Night Watch squad.