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The main peak of Qingyun Mountain, the council hall.

The lingering echoes of the daytime celebrations seemed not to have completely dissipated, with faint traces of the fragrance of spiritual fruits and the smell of fireworks still lingering in the air.

However, unlike the disciples in the square who were still excitedly discussing, the atmosphere inside the main hall was so heavy it was almost palpable.

Dozens of ever-burning lamps illuminated the main hall as bright as day, reflecting the undisguised fatigue and deeper anxieties on the faces of those present.

Sect Leader Shen Mo sat at the head of the table, his long, slender fingers unconsciously tapping the cold sandalwood armrest, producing a soft "tap-tap" sound that seemed to resonate in everyone's hearts.

To the left and right of the lower seat were Han Lin, Su Xiao, Shi Tie, Zhao Qingyan, Li Xiaocao, and all the core members above the Foundation Establishment stage, including Sun Hao and Xiong Meng, who had just been urgently recalled from their branch offices. Everyone sat upright and silent.

"Speak up," Shen Mo finally spoke, his voice slightly hoarse from the celebratory commotion, yet still steady. "The 'generous gift' from the Blazing Sun Sect has arrived, and the 'congratulatory gifts' from various forces have been accepted. Our status over this six-hundred-mile territory is temporarily established. Now, how do we clean up this mess?"

He calmly swept his gaze over the crowd: "The territory has been allocated to us, but on this territory, there are remnants of the old forces that are not to be controlled, there are countless bandits and outlaws, there are complex resource points, and there are hundreds of thousands of ordinary people with different thoughts and low-level rogue cultivators."

"Our Qingyun Sect, at its most complete, only has a handful of Foundation Establishment cultivators who can stand alone, including the newly promoted ones. Our Qi Refining disciples barely exceed a thousand. To manage a situation ten times larger than before..."

He paused, then didn't continue, but everyone could feel the pressure he was under.

"Screw him!" Shi Tie was the first to burst out, roaring in a gruff voice. He had just finished demonstrating battle formations during the day, and his blood and energy hadn't fully recovered; his face was flushed. "Bring it on, we'll meet it head-on! Whoever doesn't submit, we'll beat them until they do!"

"Senior Brother Sect Leader, give me, Old Shi, some men. I'll go and wipe out that bandit den called 'Poison Dragon Ravine' first! Make an example of them!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Su Xiao, who was in charge of internal affairs and intelligence, frowned slightly and retorted softly, "Senior Brother Tie, your bravery is commendable, but governing a region is not something that can be achieved by simply fighting and killing. The banditry in Poison Dragon Ravine must be eradicated, but it is even more important to establish long-term order."

"Now all the forces seem to have submitted, but in reality they are watching closely. If we use force, we may provoke a backlash. If we are exploited by those with ulterior motives, the situation will be even more difficult to manage."

She turned to Shen Mo, her tone calm: "Sect Leader, the most urgent task is to quickly and effectively take control of the newly acquired territory, establish a ruling system, and transform the nominal territory into a real controlled area."

Xiao'er believes that we should follow the ancient system, "establish a government office and set up a branch office", assign capable people to manage different areas.

"Establish a government office and a military headquarters?" Elder Han Lin stroked his beard and pondered, a glint of light flashing in his old eyes. "Elder Su's words make sense. The territory is vast. If everything needs to be reported to the main mountain, it will be inefficient and prone to causing mistakes."

"Establishing branch halls and granting them certain authority is essential for adapting to local conditions and responding quickly. However... the selection of the branch hall leader is of paramount importance; they must be capable of handling matters independently and be utterly loyal to the sect."

The conversation veered to the most crucial point—the distribution of power and personnel appointments. The atmosphere in the hall became even more delicate.

The eyes of Sun Hao, Xiong Meng, and other senior and powerful disciples involuntarily lit up, their breathing becoming slightly rapid. This was real power, the authority to rule over a region!

Shen Mo took in everyone's reactions and had already made up his mind, but he was in no hurry to reveal it. Instead, he looked at Zhao Qingyan, who was in charge of the formation and some internal affairs: "Qingyan, what do you think? If we set up a branch hall, what would be the first thing?"

Zhao Qingyan raised her clear, cold eyes, her voice like the striking of jade chimes, clear and calm: "Sect Leader, in my opinion, the most important thing in setting up a branch is to 'take root'. We need to choose a location with a key geographical position, relatively abundant resources, and easy to build a defensive system to establish the branch."

"Based on the map and recent explorations, three halls can be set up: the 'Black Stone Village' in the north, which is close to the border of the Blazing Sun Sect. The red copper mine is a resource-rich area and needs a powerful person to be stationed there, which also serves as a deterrent."

"The southwestern 'Shadowmoon Valley' connects Blackwater Marsh and the southern region. Its herb garden and underground river crossing are quite valuable, and it is necessary to deal with the surrounding forces such as the Blackwater Gang."

"The 'Eagle Beak Gorge' to the east is strategically important, controlling the key route to the Bloodstained Wasteland. Although it is currently barren, its strategic location is crucial and needs to be planned in advance."

She paused, then added, "Each branch needs to construct a teleportation array or emergency communication array connected to the main mountain to ensure smooth communication and timely support. The mountain-protecting array also needs to be extended to cover more areas, at least establishing core defense nodes in each branch."

"Yes, Qingyan has considered everything carefully." Shen Mo nodded approvingly, then looked at Li Xiaocao, "Xiaocao, can the Pill Hall and Weapon Hall manage resource allocation?"

Li Xiaoyuan was originally overjoyed at her successful alchemy during the day, but upon hearing this, her pretty face fell, and she counted on her fingers, saying, "Sect Leader, it's not that I'm complaining, it's just that... the shortage is too big! The newly acquired herb garden needs manpower to take care of it, and the method of picking and refining Yin attribute spiritual herbs is not yet mature, so the success rate is low."

"The Weaponry Hall can produce copper ore, but refining and forging—every step requires manpower and time. The establishment of each hall, defensive formations, disciple supplies, pill replenishment… our meager reserves won't last more than a few months! Not to mention maintaining the main mountain's supplies…"

Her voice trailed off as she spoke, her eyes fixed on Shen Mo with a clear meaning: even a skilled cook can't make a meal without rice!

Han Lin spoke up at the opportune moment, his tone heavy: "Sect Leader, what Xiao Cao said is true. The sect has expanded too much, and the daily consumption of spirit stones and resources is enormous. Relying solely on the existing foundation and a little tribute is not enough to cover the expenses."

"Moreover, managing such a large territory requires a large number of junior disciples, and the current manpower is far from sufficient. We can either draw from the existing disciples, which would affect the operation of the main mountain, or recruit from outside, but we are afraid that the quality of recruits will be mixed and that spies will be mixed in."

Resources! Manpower! These two most pressing issues weighed heavily on everyone's minds like two mountains. The initial excitement about establishing a branch was quickly dampened.

"That's why we must 'establish our own headquarters and military strongholds'!" Shen Mo's voice rose several decibels, resolute and firm. "Decentralize power and distribute responsibilities! We cannot be dragged down by this six hundred miles of territory; instead, we must transform it into fertile ground to nourish our sect!"

He looked sharply at Sun Hao and Xiong Meng: "Sun Hao, Xiong Meng!"

"Disciples are here!" The two men stood up abruptly, clasped their hands in greeting, and spoke in loud voices, filled with barely suppressed excitement.

"Both of you rose from humble beginnings with the sect, weathering countless battles. Your loyalty is commendable, and your abilities are evident to all," Shen Mo said in a deep voice. "I hereby appoint Sun Hao as the first hall master of the Black Stone Branch, overseeing the northern region, managing the copper mines, and responsible for vigilance and negotiations with the Blazing Sun Sect!"

"Ming Xiongmeng is the first leader of the Shadow Moon Branch, in charge of the southwest region, managing the herb garden and ferry crossing, and responsible for dealing with forces such as the Blackwater Gang and developing trade routes in the south!"

"You two can each select five late-stage Qi Refining disciples as the core team, and you can also choose twenty more from the outer disciples to expand the main hall. All expenses will be temporarily allocated by the main mountain. Are you capable of handling this?"

Sun Hao, a man of calm yet decisive character, suppressed his inner turmoil upon hearing this and solemnly replied, "With the sect leader's trust, Sun Hao will not hesitate to die for the sect! I will certainly guard the northern gate for the sect and make Black Stone Village an impregnable fortress!"

Xiong Meng was even more straightforward, patting his chest and roaring, "Don't worry, Senior Brother Sect Leader! Leave Shadowmoon Valley to me, Old Xiong. I guarantee I'll take good care of the herb garden. Anyone who dares to cause trouble, I'll twist their head off and kick it like a football!"

"Alright!" Shen Mo nodded, his tone softening. "Remember, you represent not only the branch hall, but also the face of the Qingyun Sect! Remain calm in all situations, communicate with Junior Sister Su Xiao to gather intelligence, coordinate resources with Elder Han Lin, and discuss defenses with Qingyan. Do not act rashly, and do not tarnish the sect's prestige!"

"Yes! We will obey the sect leader's teachings!" The two replied in unison, their eyes filled with a sense of mission.

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