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"Zhao Qingyan." Shen Mo pointed to a silver-white jade talisman engraved with intricate array patterns.

"Sect Leader, Qingyan is here." Zhao Qingyan's clear and melodious voice came from behind, with the howling mountain wind and the disciples' hurried chanting of the array formation in the background. "The double array of 'Gourd Mouth' 'Sinkhole' and 'Quicksand' has been set up. The core array eye has been activated, covering an area of ​​three miles, and the deepest sinkhole can be ten feet. The quicksand has the effects of slowing down and entanglement."

"In addition, as you requested, a 'Explosive Flame' chain array has been pre-set one mile behind the gourd mouth. It is a trigger-activated array that can inflict secondary damage."

"Very good." A hint of approval flashed in Shen Mo's eyes. "The Shi Tie Division will enter the gourd mouth in about an incense stick's time. You will decide when to activate the formation, and you must maximize its destructive effect. After the formation is activated, your division will immediately move to the main position at Duanlong Cliff to oversee the connection of the last three nodes of the 'Small Heavenly Star Formation.' The main formation is crucial to the overall situation and cannot be lost."

"Qingyan understands. Once the matter at Hulukou is settled, we will move immediately," Zhao Qingyan said firmly.

"Li Xiaocao." Shen Mo summoned the fourth jade talisman, emerald green in color and emitting a faint medicinal fragrance.

"Sect Leader! I'm here!" Li Xiaocao's voice was visibly tired and urgent, accompanied by the roar of the alchemy furnace, the running of disciples, and their anxious shouts. "The first batch of 500 bottles of 'Blood Burning Pills' and 1,000 packets of 'Qi-Recovering Powder' have been delivered by the Azure Falcon Team! The second batch of 'Hemostatic Ointment' and 'Antidote Pills' are being refined at an accelerated pace!"

"The subterranean fire is a bit unstable; one batch in the third alchemy room exploded... but it's not a big problem! Supply guaranteed!"

"The ground fire is unstable. Activate the backup 'Fire Gathering Array' powered by spirit stones, prioritizing the production of 'Antidote Pills' and 'Mind Concentration Powder'. The number of wounded on the front lines has increased dramatically, making the latter even more urgently needed."

"All disciples of the Pill Hall are working in three shifts, with the furnace never stopping even when people are resting. Elder Han has been instructed to allocate the necessary spiritual materials, which will arrive shortly."

"Understood! I'll go adjust it right away! I'll make sure the brothers on the front lines have medicine!" Li Xiaocao's voice was full of energy again.

Shen Mo ended the call and turned his gaze back to the sand table. The cluster of blue lights on Wild Wolf Slope was slowly moving towards the gourd mouth according to his instructions.

On the flank, the pale blue light representing Jin Hao suddenly lit up, piercing the flank of the blood-red tide like a dagger, causing a violent fluctuation and diversion.

At the mouth of the gourd, the silvery-white array light flickered slightly, ready to be unleashed.

The entire sand table, as if under his command, transformed into an intricate chess game.

The enemy's situation, troop deployment, logistics, and even terrain and weather are all transformed into clear lines and dots, which he can coordinate in his mind and command at his fingertips.

After processing a batch of documents, Han Lin looked up at Shen Mo's upright back, his eyes filled with shock and admiration.

He had lived for decades and weathered many storms, but he had never seen such efficient, calm, and... terrifying overall command.

It was as if all the variables were within Shen Mo's expectations and control. This mental calculation, this decisiveness, this grasp of detail—it was simply superhuman!

The information tablet in Su Xiao's hand flickered incessantly, constantly receiving new intelligence. She moved her lips slightly, transmitting the most crucial information to Shen Mo in real time via telepathy.

"Shadow Guard Group Three reports: In the rear of the beast tide, there are suspected signs of activity by fourth-tier 'Earth Dragon Lizards'. Their aura is faint and difficult to pinpoint."

"Chen Hao from Baibaoge urgently reports: The third batch of defensive talismans and large city-defense crossbows has been sent to Duanlong Cliff, but the stock of 'Mysterious Iron Heavy Arrows' is insufficient, and they are being urgently transferred from the Northern Branch, which will be delayed by two hours."

"The Crimson Flame Guard of the Blazing Sun Sect has arrived at Fire Cloud Pass and is constructing fortifications. However, its commander, Huo Lie, is arrogant and makes things difficult for the array hall disciples who are cooperating in the defense."

"The Heavenly Sword Sect's 'Sharp Metal Sword Guards' have set up the 'Thousand Blade Sword Formation' in Sword Echo Gorge, but they refuse to share the formation's node information with outsiders, demanding independent defense of their flanks."

Shen Mo listened quietly, his gaze lingering briefly on the corresponding position on the sand table, his mind racing with deductions.

"Earth Dragon Lizard... Earth attribute, adept at stealth and surprise attacks, destroying the foundation of formations. Notify Zhao Qingyan to deploy the 'Earth-Shaking Sensing Array' and 'Mysterious Yin Dragon-Trapping Pattern' below the main position of Broken Dragon Cliff, prioritizing their deployment."

"The required 'Earth-Suppressing Stones' and 'Mysterious Yin Sand' have been urgently allocated from the Qingyun Mountain warehouse and will be personally delivered by my Azure Scale Boat."

"The Xuan Tie Heavy Arrows are delayed... Inform Zhao Tiechui of the Weapon Hall to activate the backup plan and replace them with 'Hundred-Refined Steel Arrows', tempered with 'Armor-Piercing' runes. Their power will be reduced by 30%, but they can be used in an emergency. At the same time, instruct Chen Hao to expedite the relocation from the Northern Territory at all costs."

"Fire is arrogant... Send orders to the cooperating array hall stewards: completing the defensive fortifications is the top priority. Appropriate concessions are acceptable, but the core array eyes must be controlled by our array hall. If they continue to obstruct us, we should show weakness, record their words and actions, and settle accounts after the battle."

"The Heavenly Sword Sect wishes to defend independently... Approved. However, it is required that its defensive perimeter must cover the entire line from Sword Echo Gorge to Eagle Falling Gorge, and maintain at least three communication talismans that allow it to remain open to the main position."

"If the flank is lost due to independent defense, resulting in the main position being in danger, it will be treated as a missed opportunity for battle according to the alliance rules, and its leader, Jian Wuji, will have to personally apologize to the alliance."

Each instruction was clear and decisive, adhering to principles while remaining flexible, resolving potential risks and conflicts in advance or bringing them under control.

As Han Lin took notes, he felt a chill run down his spine. The sect leader's meticulous planning and shrewd responses were as if he had witnessed them firsthand; his strategies were flawless.

Time slipped away amidst the tense yet orderly exchange of instructions. The shifting light and shadow on the sand table resembled a tragic painting.

From the direction of the gourd's mouth, a sudden burst of silvery-white light appeared, followed by a violent ground collapse and a spiritual explosion. Large patches of blood-red light spots instantly dimmed and became chaotic.

Taking advantage of the situation, the blue light from the Stone Iron Tribe launched a counterattack, its brilliance shining brightly, fiercely repelling the vanguard of the beast tide that had stormed into the gourd-shaped mouth. However, the blue light itself had also dimmed considerably, clearly indicating that it had fought a fierce battle.

The pale blue light spots of Jin Hao's tribe entangled and fought with the blood-red light spots that branched off in the direction of Black Wind Ravine, like a persistent carbuncle, constantly weakening the flank strength of the beast tide.

At the main battleground of Broken Dragon Cliff, the silvery-white array light began to illuminate little by little, gradually outlining a huge and complex array diagram, emitting a heart-palpitating fluctuation.

Zhao Qingyan's figure appeared and disappeared among them, commanding with composure.

The emerald light from the direction of the Pill Hall flickered steadily and continuously, representing the production of batches of pills, which became the life-saving strength for the cultivators on the front lines.

The points of light from the directions of the Blazing Sun Sect and the Heavenly Sword Sect, though somewhat hesitant and distant, eventually lit up, like two solid reefs standing on the two flanks of the main battlefield.

"Report—!" The water mirror lit up again, this time revealing Shi Tie. His face was covered in blood, his armor was tattered, but his eyes shone with a frightening light, and his voice was hoarse yet filled with excitement.

"Sect Leader! Well done at Hulu Pass! Elder Zhao's formation is damn awesome! At least a thousand beasts are trapped inside! I, Old Shi, led a counter-charge and chopped down that third-tier wolf king! Two Crimson Phosphorus Pythons escaped, and one was seriously injured!"

"The brothers have taken their medicine and are full of energy! The vanguard of the beast tide has been weakened and they've retreated ten miles to rest! Most of the civilians have already evacuated past Wolf Slope!"

"Well done." Shen Mo's voice remained steady, but a faint hint of approval could be detected if one listened carefully. "Take stock of the casualties, treat the wounded, construct simple fortifications on the spot, and rest for one hour. After one hour, retreat in stages towards Duanlong Cliff and rejoin the main position. Jin Hao's troops will cover your flanks."

"Understood!" Shi Tie grinned, revealing his bloodstained teeth.

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