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Inside the herb garden, A-Yuan was even busier. She not only had to tend to the daily medicinal herbs, but also carefully cultivate the rare main ingredients needed to refine the Foundation Establishment Pill according to Li Xiaocao's requirements.

Her fingertips flowed with vibrant wood energy, carefully soothing each delicate plant and sensing their most subtle needs.

Occasionally, she would raise her head and look towards the Black Wind Mountains, the worry between her brows never fading. The constant bloodshed and killing intent in the distance hung over her heart like dark clouds.

She could only channel her unease into more meticulous care, hoping that the sect could grow stronger more quickly.

Inside the array pavilion, Zhao Qingyan faced a huge spiritual energy sand table, on which light and shadow flowed, simulating tens of thousands of nodes of the entire mountain-protecting array.

She would sometimes furrow her brow in deep thought, and at other times quickly cast spells, adjusting the flow of spiritual energy and the structure of the runes. Deducing "moving array plates" and "combined battle formations" was by no means easy; it required a very deep understanding of the essence of formations.

After several days without sleep or rest, her face was somewhat pale, but her eyes shone with an astonishing brightness, as if countless stars were being born and dying within them.

Each successful fine-tuning gave her a deeper understanding of the profound principles of array formation contained within the "Flowing Cloud Dao Body".

Inside the Enlightenment Cave, Shen Mo was not in seclusion. He appeared to be sitting quietly, but his divine sense was like an invisible net, covering the entire mountain gate and sensing the progress in every part.

Every shout from his disciples, every roar of the earth fire in the alchemy room, and every fluctuation of spiritual energy in the array pavilion were clearly reflected in his heart.

"System, comprehensively assess the current rate of sect resource consumption, the efficiency of disciples' cultivation improvement, the probability of technological breakthroughs in each hall, and deduce the feasibility of the three-year development plan." He silently recited in his mind.

[Instructions received. Evaluation in progress... Based on the current contribution-point incentive system and resource allocation policy, combined with the disciple's current status and potential model... Deduction complete.]

[Resource Consumption: High (Spirit Stone reserves are estimated to last two years and seven months; new sources of revenue need to be developed).]

[Cultivation Improvement: Expected Good (Probability of adding 5 Foundation Establishment cultivators: 71.3%; Probability of doubling the number of late-stage Qi Refining disciples: 85.6%).]

[Technical Breakthrough: Foundation Building Pill (Success rate increased to 30%, probability 68.5%); Moving Array Plate (Basic version success rate: 52.1%).]

[Overall Assessment: The three-year plan has a high feasibility rate (78.9%), but faces two major risks: resource shortages and sudden changes in the external environment. Recommendations: Accelerate in-depth exploration of the Flowing Cloud Secret Realm to find alternative resources; strengthen external intelligence monitoring and provide early warnings.]

A knowing glint flashed in Shen Mo's eyes. The resource shortage was within his expectations. Living off past glories was not a long-term solution; they had to plan ahead.

Inside the Enlightenment Cave, Shen Mo was discussing the details of the sect's resource allocation with Su Xiao and Han Lin when a communication talisman flashing an urgent red light suddenly pierced through the array barrier and fell into Su Xiao's hand.

Su Xiao scanned the area with his divine sense, and his expression instantly turned serious.

"Sect Leader, urgent report from the Hundred Treasures Pavilion!" Her voice was urgent. "The battle in the Black Wind Mountains has escalated! Three days ago, the Heavenly Sword Sect's Blazing Sun Sword and the Profound Yin Sect's Ghost Yin Master clashed head-on in 'Weeping Blood Valley,' resulting in a fierce battle!"

Shen Mo's gaze sharpened as he accepted the jade slip. His consciousness immersed himself in it, and scenes of battle and information transmitted back by the Hundred Treasures Pavilion's infiltrators at great risk flooded his mind.

The Valley of Weeping Blood truly lives up to its name. The valley, which was already dark red due to the abundance of a mineral called "Weeping Blood Sand," is now soaked in real blood.

In the center of the valley, a huge, charred crater was still emitting wisps of smoke, and the surrounding mountain walls were covered with deep, crisscrossing sword marks and highly corrosive pits.

In the image, the Blazing Sun Sword transformed into a crimson sun. Wherever the sword light passed, the air distorted, and flames burned the sky, turning half the sky blood-red. He roared repeatedly, his swordplay domineering and unparalleled, clearly displaying his true power, with every move aimed at Ghost Yin Master's vital points.

Meanwhile, Ghost Yin Shangren was like a fleeting ghostly figure, his body swirling with dense, ink-black Yin energy. His nine-skull rosary beads swirled and danced, transforming into nine enormous, pale skulls that spewed out bone-corroding and soul-consuming ghostly flames, constantly colliding with and annihilating the brilliant sword light of the Blazing Sun Sword.

His voice was hoarse and shrill, filled with venom: "Old Ghost Lieyang! Your Heavenly Sword Sect wanted to monopolize the secret realm and silence witnesses; today is your death day!"

The two fought from the bottom of the valley to mid-air, and the terrifying energy shockwaves plowed the valley again and again. Within a radius of ten miles, cultivators with cultivation levels below the Foundation Establishment stage could not get close at all!

In the end, it seemed neither could gain the upper hand, and both retreated angrily, wounded. But this battle had pushed the already tense tension between them to its absolute limit!

Accompanying the video was a brief message: Three Foundation Establishment cultivators from both sides perished and seven were seriously injured in this battle, while over two hundred Qi Refining disciples were killed or wounded! The Heavenly Sword Sect has officially listed the Profound Yin Sect as a "mortal enemy," and the Profound Yin Sect has also issued a "Blood Kill Order."

The two factions in the Black Wind Mountains have entered a state of full-scale war! Several small families and independent cultivators in the surrounding area that are affiliated with the two factions have been affected by the war and have suffered heavy casualties.

"They really started fighting... and it's so fierce!" Han Lin gasped, his face turning pale. The fall of a Foundation Establishment cultivator was a devastating loss! In the past, it would have been enough to ignite a life-or-death war between the two sects!

Su Xiaomei's eyes were filled with worry: "Sect Leader, the blood feud between the two sects is already settled, and there is no room for reconciliation. Next, it seems we will face off against Golden Core cultivators! At that time, the entire Southern Region of the Eastern Wilderness will shake violently! We..."

Shen Mo put down the jade slip, his face revealing neither joy nor anger, only a cold calculation flashing deep in his eyes. The situation was developing even more "smoothly" than he had anticipated.

The clash between Lieyang Sword and Guiyin Master signifies that the conflict has become completely public and heated, with no possibility of reconciliation. This situation has become murky beyond repair.

"The demise of the Golden Core cultivators is inevitable," Shen Mo said calmly. "But for my Qingyun Sect, this is both a crisis and an opportunity. When two tigers fight, one will inevitably be injured, or even both will be severely damaged. The power vacuum and redistribution of resources that will result in this situation will be our opportunity."

He looked at Su Xiao: "Junior Sister Xiao, send a message to Chen Hao. At all costs, I need to know all the movements of the Heavenly Sword Sect's 'Lingxiao Sword' and the Golden Core cultivators who may emerge from seclusion from the Xuan Yin Sect! At the same time, keep a close eye on the area around the Black Wind Mountains to see which forces have been impacted and which areas have become unclaimed or resource points."

"Yes, Senior Brother Sect Leader!" Su Xiao responded sternly, knowing that the Sect Leader was about to begin planning for the post-war period.

"Elder Han," Shen Mo then looked at Han Lin, "within the sect, the cultivation plan will continue as usual, but the contribution point exchange list will increase the proportion of life-saving supplies such as 'healing pills,' 'escape talismans,' and 'disposable array plates.' Tell all disciples that chaos is coming; only by surviving can there be a future."

"Understood!" Han Lin nodded emphatically.

Shen Mo pondered for a moment, then turned his gaze to Shi Tie, who had been standing silently to the side: "Junior Brother Tie."

"Yes! What are your orders, Sect Leader?" Shi Tie's spirits lifted; he had been holding back his energy for a long time.

"Select five clever, daring, and skilled late-stage Qi Refining disciples who excel in stealth and speed. They must be absolutely reliable," Shen Mo said in a deep voice. "You will personally lead the team to secretly travel to the outer perimeter of the Black Wind Mountains. Do not approach the core battlefield; simply observe from the outside."