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Shen Mo remained composed, nodding in response to the cheers along the way without displaying any arrogance. Upon returning to Liuyun Palace, he dismissed his attendants, leaving only Han Lin, Su Xiao, Shi Tie, Jin Hao, and a few other core members.

"That was exhilarating! That was fucking exhilarating!" As soon as Shi Tie entered the hall, he couldn't help but wave his fist, his face flushed with excitement, spittle flying everywhere. "Sect Leader! You've really brought honor to our Qingyun Sect and our alliance today!"

"Hahaha, you guys didn't see it! That old codger Jian Wuji looked like he was spitting blood at the end! And the faces of those guests, like they'd swallowed flies! So satisfying! Absolutely thrilling!"

Although Jin Hao was also excited, he was much calmer, his eyes shining with reverence: "Sect Leader's divine might is beyond my wildest admiration. From this day forward, within the Southern Region, no one will dare to question the authority of our Alliance Leader!"

Mu Qingqing's pretty face flushed, her beautiful eyes sparkling: "Senior Brother's finger strike, seemingly effortless, actually contained unparalleled profound mystery. His control over power and space has reached a state of perfection!"

"Jian Wuji's 'Ten Thousand Swords Return to the Origin' may seem powerful, but it is actually full of flaws. In the eyes of the sect leader, it is probably as laughable as a child dancing with a sword."

A faint smile appeared on Zhao Qingyan's usually cold face: "The sect leader pointed out the flaw in his swordsmanship, directly addressing the deficiency in his Dao heart, which is more despairing than defeating him. After this battle, Jian Wuji's Dao heart is shattered. Even if he doesn't die, his swordsmanship will be difficult to advance any further."

"The Heavenly Sword Sect's fate is already more than half sealed."

Li Xiaocao patted her chest, still shaken but also incredibly excited: "I was terrified! That sword formation was overwhelming... Thank goodness the sect leader was so powerful! By the way, sect leader, why didn't you just... um?"

She made a downward cutting gesture, the meaning of which was quite clear.

Shen Mo sat in the main seat, accepted the tea offered by Su Xiao, took a small sip, and then looked up at everyone, his gaze calm and unwavering.

"Killing him is easy, but winning over the masses is difficult. If we kill Jian Wuji today, it will be satisfying, but we will be branded as 'bullying the weak' and 'exterminating the enemy,' which will incite the Tianjian Sect to unite against the common enemy and even force the Lieyang Sect, Xuanyin Sect, and other forces to join forces in a counterattack. This will be detrimental to the overall situation of our alliance."

He set down his teacup, his voice calm: "Now, I spare his life, shatter his Dao heart, and ruin his reputation. Internal strife is inevitable within the Heavenly Sword Sect; the radicals will seek revenge, while the conservatives will choose to endure. A split is imminent."

"External forces, seeing that their leader is vulnerable and their lineage is flawed, will inevitably become disloyal and alienated."

"Given this, it remains to be seen whether the Blazing Sun Sect and the Profound Yin Sect will aid or abandon the Heavenly Sword Sect, or whether they will annex or conquer it. Our Azure Cloud Alliance need only observe the situation and reap the benefits."

"Killing one person is merely a momentary pleasure; only by destroying their spirit and breaking their power can we achieve lasting peace and stability."

His words left everyone completely convinced, and they broke out in a cold sweat. It turned out the sect leader's thoughts were so profound!

They only saw the superficial glory and satisfaction, but the sect leader had already seen three steps ahead, clearly calculating the people's hearts, the general trend, and the advantages and disadvantages.

Han Lin stroked his beard and sighed, his eyes filled with emotion and satisfaction: "The sect leader's foresight is beyond my reach. After this battle, the reputation of our Qingyun Alliance is soaring, the people are united, and the great momentum has been achieved."

"Next, it's time to digest the fruits of victory and consolidate our foundation."

Shen Mo nodded: "Elder Han is absolutely right. Pass down the order that no disciple is allowed to spread this matter, and even less is it allowed to use it to bully or mock the people of the Heavenly Sword Sect."

"Our Qingyun Alliance acts with dignity. We will declare to both inside and outside the alliance that my discussion with the Sword Sect Master was a 'exchange of ideas,' mutually verifying each other's insights and both gaining something. The Sword Sect Master had some inspiration and went into seclusion for cultivation. There is no need to say more."

"Yes!" Everyone responded in unison, their admiration for Shen Mo deepening. Victory without arrogance, power without flaunting – this magnanimity and composure are the hallmarks of a leader.

"However," Shen Mo changed the subject, his gaze sweeping over everyone, becoming profound, "the tree may wish to be still, but the wind will not cease. Although Jian Wuji has been defeated, those behind him may not be content. The Lieyang Sect, the Xuanyin Sect, and even the Northern Desert and the Southern Wilderness will not sit idly by and watch our alliance grow stronger."

"My display of power today is both a deterrent and a provocation."

"Next, it's easy to dodge a spear in the open, but hard to guard against a hidden arrow. Elder Han, strengthen border patrols and internal security, especially in areas bordering the Lieyang Sect and the Xuanyin Sect."

"Su Xiao, the Shadow Guards are operating at full capacity, keeping a close eye on these movements, especially the internal activities of the Heavenly Sword Sect, and... Jian Wuji's injuries and changes in his state of mind. I have a feeling that something is off about his condition today."

"Understood!" Su Xiao solemnly accepted the order.

"Shi Tie, Jin Hao, the Battle Hall must not slacken its efforts; intensify training. Junior Sister Mu, the Pill Hall's reserves need to be replenished. Junior Sister Qing Yan, the Mountain Protection Array and the arrays of each branch hall need to be inspected and reinforced regularly. Li Xiaocao, the Weaponry Hall as well."

Shen Mo gave his instructions methodically, "We need to show them that the Qingyun Alliance not only has a sharp edge, but also a strong shield. Those who offend us will be punished; those who befriend us will prosper together."

"We will obey the orders of the sect leader (alliance leader)!" The crowd responded in unison, their morale soaring.

After everyone had received their orders and left, only Shen Mo and Su Xiao remained in the hall. Shen Mo walked to the window, gazing at the churning sea of ​​clouds in the distance, his gaze distant.

"Junior Sister Xiao, what do you think is Jian Wuji's inner demon?" he suddenly asked.

Su Xiao remained silent for a moment before her cold voice rang out: "Jealousy, resentment, fear of losing power, and inexplicable hatred towards you, Sect Leader. Also, his so-called method of 'slaying' his inner demons in seclusion is probably not the right path, and he may even suffer from it instead."

"Today, the sect leader exposed their falsehoods, triggering old grievances, hence this calamity."

"More than that." Shen Mo shook his head, his fingers unconsciously tapping on the window frame. "When I looked into his eyes at the end, there was a hint of... inhuman ferocity amidst his madness and obsession. It wasn't like a simple case of going mad; it was more like... his mind had been corrupted by something."

"The 'Ruthless Sword Path' inherited by the Heavenly Sword Sect is inherently prone to extremes. His secluded cultivation place, 'Sword Burial Valley,' is filled with malevolent energy... Perhaps he borrowed power he shouldn't have, took a shortcut, and is now suffering the backlash."

A cold glint flashed in Su Xiao's eyes: "Sect Leader, are you saying... there's external interference?"

"It's just speculation." Shen Mo turned to Su Xiao. "Investigate whether there's been any unusual activity at Burial Sword Valley during Jian Wuji's years of seclusion. Has he had any secret contact with the outside world, especially the Xuan Yin Sect?"

"In addition, the reaction of Daoist Huoyun from the Lieyang Sect is also quite interesting."

"Yes." Su Xiao noted it down, her figure quietly disappearing into the shadows.

Shen Mo stood alone in the hall, a wisp of pale golden primordial spiritual energy quietly emerging from his fingertips and slowly swirling. Today's battle, seemingly easy, was in fact dangerous.

Jian Wuji's "Ten Thousand Swords Return to the Origin" is indeed incredibly powerful. If it weren't for the fact that after refining the Myriad Laws Source Pearl, his perception and control of the spiritual energy and the essence of power in heaven and earth had reached an unbelievable level, allowing him to perceive every subtle stagnation and flaw in the flow of spiritual energy, and to use the wonders of "transforming force," "dissipating force," and "perceiving" in the "Flowing Cloud Dao Rhyme" to deflect a thousand pounds with four ounces, it would not have been easy to break through it so easily.

Finally, exposing his inner demons is even more risky. If Jian Wuji's will is truly as firm as a rock, it will only provoke his will to die, leading him to fight to the death.

Fortunately, he made the right bet. Jian Wuji's Dao heart was already riddled with holes.

"The storm is brewing," Shen Mo muttered to himself, the spiritual energy dissipating from his fingertips. Defeating Jian Wuji was just the beginning. The undercurrents hidden beneath the surface of the Southern Region were likely far more turbulent and... murky than he had imagined.