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"Fourth, gather our forces and prepare for a counterattack!" Shen Mo's gaze suddenly sharpened as he swept over Huo Yun Dao Ren and Jian Wuhen. "Lieyang Sect, heed my command!"

Huoyun Daoist's eyelids twitched; he hadn't expected Shen Mo to choose him first.

"I order your sect to immediately dispatch one thousand elite 'Crimson Flame Guards' to reinforce the right flank of Broken Dragon Cliff, 'Fire Cloud Pass,' to construct defensive fortifications and coordinate with the Array Hall. You must hold the right flank without fail! The necessary defensive supplies will be allocated by the Alliance!"

"Heavenly Sword Sect, heed my command!" Shen Mo turned his gaze to Jian Wuhen. "I order your sect to dispatch 800 'Sharp Gold Sword Guards' to reinforce the left flank of 'Sword Echo Gorge' at Broken Dragon Cliff, construct a sword formation defensive line, and intercept any agile demonic beasts that may infiltrate from the flank!"

"At the same time, dispatch the 'Sword-Wielding Team' to assist in scouting the main force of the beast tide and the location of high-level monsters!"

"Elder Ling Shuang of the Xuanbing Pavilion!"

"Here!" Ling Shuang stood up, her expression solemn.

"The Fate Pavilion is dispatching 300 disciples skilled in ice magic to the main battlefield of Dragon Slayer Cliff to assist in constructing an ice barrier and slowing down the beast tide!"

"Manager Chen Hao of Baibaoge!"

"Yes...yes!" Chen Hao wiped his sweat and stood up.

"Requisition all healing pills, defensive talismans, and large-scale siege equipment from the Imperial Guard and transport them to the front lines immediately! Open all warehouses and supply war materials at fair prices! Anyone found hoarding or profiteering will be executed without mercy!"

"The rest of the factions!" Shen Mo's gaze swept over the representatives of the smaller sects. "Based on the strength of each sect, select disciples to form the 'Righteous Army,' under the unified command of the alliance. They will be responsible for logistics, medical treatment of the wounded, reinforcement of defenses, and clearing out scattered infiltrating demonic beasts! Their contribution will be calculated at three times the wartime rate! Those who desert in the face of battle or fail to advance out of fear of the enemy will be executed!"

Each order was clear and decisive, covering everything from personnel deployment, defense construction, and logistical support to reward and punishment systems, as if it had been rehearsed countless times in his mind.

There was no grand, impassioned mobilization, only a cold, efficient deployment, yet it carried an unquestionable absolute authority and convincing meticulousness.

The hall was completely silent; everyone was stunned by the terrifyingly detailed contingency plan.

Shen Mo not only thought about the front-line blocking, the construction of the defense line, and the evacuation of the people, but also considered in detail how the various factions would cooperate, how resources would be allocated, and how rewards and punishments would be implemented!

This is hardly a hasty response; it's clearly a well-thought-out plan!

Huoyun Daoren and Jian Wuhen's expressions turned extremely ugly.

Shen Mo's order was reasonable, placing the two sects in key positions to block the beast tide, and requiring them to cooperate in defense, supporting each other.

If they refuse, it would be a blatant disobedience to military orders and a disregard for the greater good of humanity, instantly making them the target of public criticism. But if they accept, it means sending their elite troops to fill the most dangerous defensive line, depleting their own strength!

"Alliance Leader Shen!" Daoist Huoyun gritted his teeth and said, "Fighting the beast tide is the duty of our Blazing Sun Sect! However... with so many elite troops being mobilized, the sect's defenses are weakened. If the demonic beasts split up and launch a surprise attack..."

"Elder Huoyun, rest assured." Shen Mo interrupted him, his tone calm yet carrying an invisible pressure. "The main force of the beast tide is in the east, while your sect is located in the southwest, making it extremely unlikely to be attacked. Moreover, the safety of the alliance rests on our shoulders."

"If Dragon-Slaying Cliff falls, the demonic beasts will advance unimpeded, destroying everything in their path. What hope is there for the safety of our sect? This battle is not for one sect or one faction, but for the common people of the Southern Region! If the Blazing Sun Sect is in trouble, our Azure Cloud Sect will certainly come to its aid with all our might!"

His gaze was piercing as he stared intently at Daoist Huoyun: "Or does Elder Huoyun believe that Elder Shi Tie, a disciple of my Qingyun Sect's Battle Hall, should die at the forefront, while your sect's 'Crimson Flame Guard' should merely wave flags and shout slogans from behind?"

These words were like a knife to the heart! They put the Blazing Sun Sect in a very difficult position.

Countless gazes turned to Daoist Huoyun, some questioning, some dissatisfied, and some even subtly coercing him.

Huoyun Daoist's face flushed red, his chest heaving violently. After a long while, he squeezed out a few words through gritted teeth: "Alliance Leader Shen, you flatter me! The Blazing Sun Sect... obeys!"

"Heavenly Sword Sect obeys." Jian Wuhen also spoke coldly, his voice dry. He knew that the situation was hopeless, and to oppose it now would be to cut himself off from the alliance and the Southern Region.

"Good!" Shen Mo stopped looking at them and swept his gaze across the entire room. "The strategy is set, and orders must be obeyed! Everyone must perform their duties without fail! Elder Han!"

"I'm here!" Han Lin perked up and stepped forward.

"You are the overall coordinator for the rear, responsible for coordinating all supplies, personnel, and information to ensure the needs of the front lines are met! Anyone found delaying, shirking responsibility, or embezzling funds will be dealt with decisively and reported later!"

"Yes!" Han Lin accepted the order with a stern expression.

"Su Xiao!"

"Your subordinate is here!" Su Xiao's figure appeared beside Shen Mo like a ghost.

"Shadow Guards at full capacity, monitoring the entire situation! Focus on detecting the movements of high-level demonic beasts within the beast tide, and... any abnormal spiritual energy fluctuations or traces of unidentified cultivators! Report any unusual activity immediately!"

"Yes!" Su Xiao accepted the order, and with a flicker, disappeared again.

Shen Mo finally looked at the various expressions on the faces of the people in the hall, his voice deep and resolute: "Gentlemen, with the beast tide upon us, there is no turning back! Only by uniting as one can we survive! I will personally go to Dragon-Slaying Cliff and oversee the central army!"

"I urge you all to unite as one and fight together against foreign aggression! Let us defend our homeland in this battle!"

He paused, then spoke each word with a voice that resonated throughout the hall: "Those who bravely fight the enemy will be rewarded! Those who desert in battle will be executed! Those who collude with the enemy and betray their clan will have their entire family exterminated! This battle concerns survival; there is no turning back, only—fight to the death!"

"Fight to the death!"

"Fight to the death!"

It's unclear who shouted it first, but soon more and more people, with red eyes and clenched fists, yelled hoarsely.

The initial panic of the representatives from the smaller sects was replaced by a tragic and heroic spirit; even some lower-level disciples from the Blazing Sun Sect and the Heavenly Sword Sect were infected by this atmosphere and joined in the shouting.

Huoyun Daoist and Jian Wuhen exchanged a glance, both seeing deep apprehension and helplessness in each other's eyes.

Shen Mo is not only highly skilled in cultivation, but also incredibly resourceful. At this critical juncture of life and death, he used righteousness to pressure people, his strategies to persuade them, and his own example to instantly unite the scattered hearts of the people and firmly grasp the initiative.

Despite their thousand grievances and myriad schemes, they had no choice but to accept it now.

"Gentlemen, let's get started!" Shen Mo waved his hand. "Time is life!"

The crowd responded with a roar, transforming into streaks of light and rushing out of the main hall to their respective posts.

The once chaotic and fearful council hall was now completely empty, with only Shen Mo standing alone in front of the huge sand table.

On the sand table, the red torrent representing the beast tide continued its surging advance. Meanwhile, the blue dots representing the defensive line began to light up with difficulty, converging and, though faint, stubbornly blocking the red advance.

Shen Mo stared at the sand table, his eyes deep and unfathomable. Going to the front lines personally? No, that was just for show. His battlefield wasn't in any single city or region. The real danger often lurked beneath the surface.

He slowly raised his hand, and a wisp of pale golden primordial spiritual energy containing strange fluctuations quietly appeared at his fingertips.

"Come on, let me see what kind of monsters are lurking behind this once-in-a-century beast tide," he muttered to himself, his voice icy. "I also want to see if this nascent alliance can withstand the tempering of blood and fire."