The two hall masters also solemnly accepted the order.
After arranging the Tang Sect's active cleansing operation, Tang Lan looked once more at Chen Jing and Du Yang.
"The imperial military and local authorities must provide the Tang Sect squads with the greatest possible intelligence support, offering leads on known or suspected areas of Evil Soul Master activity, and whenever Tang Sect squads need to mobilize local resources or encounter large-scale resistance.
They must provide the necessary armed support and secure logistical routes. At the same time, the Empire should seize this opportunity to rectify local administration, purge officials colluding with the Holy Spirit Cult, and restore the government's authority. Only through military and civil cooperation, working on both fronts, can we eradicate this evil at its root and stabilize the situation."
Chen Jing and Du Yang nodded gravely. Chen Jing said,
"Rest assured, Tang Sect Master. The Empire will fully cooperate. I shall order the garrisons and inspection offices of every province and prefecture to open all non-core military intelligence to the Tang Sect cleansing squads.
We will also designate safe passages and supply points. As for investigating and rectifying local officials, the Imperial Inspectorate has already dispatched special commissioners southward. Working together with military and Tang Sect intelligence, we will tear out those parasites by the roots!"
These arrangements were clear and well-organized, with responsibilities clearly assigned. They combined the sharp assault of Tang Sect elites with the Empire's stable military and governmental support and subsequent administration—a complete, coordinated cleansing campaign.
Once the various arrangements had largely been settled, Chen Jing hesitated briefly before rising to his feet. He clasped his hands toward Tang Lan and the Tang Sect higher-ups present, speaking with utmost solemnity.
"Tang Sect Master, fellow members of the Tang Sect. The Empire is deeply