Today's third update: Chapter 3167! 3/4!
Xu Kun's gaze shifted to Xuan Shiba, who had been standing respectfully at the side with his hands lowered. A sharp glint that seemed to see through the entire situation flashed in his eyes as he said in a deep voice, "Once you return to the Black Tortoise Race, your foremost task will be to formally announce to the entire race, in your capacity as Acting Tortoise Lord, that Eighteen is to be invested as a prince of the Black Tortoise Race!
This will not only acknowledge his strength, but also lay the foundation for elevating his standing within the race."
He paused, his tone growing heavier, every word seemingly laden with profound meaning. "Furthermore, have him retain the position of Tortoise Venerable while assuming his new status as a prince!
At the same time, you may assign Xuan Bai, Xuan Liao, Turtle Shell, and the other Tortoise Marquises who have already pledged themselves to you to key positions in the Outer Court.
Have them coordinate with Eighteen from within and without, gradually infiltrating and firmly bringing the entire Outer Court of the Black Tortoise Race under your control—including all mixed-blood tortoise clans, the numerous affiliated races, and the broadly deployed peripheral military forces!
The deeper purpose of this is to establish a grand strategic framework: use the strength of the Outer Court to gradually surround and infiltrate the Inner Court!"
Erh's eyes immediately burst with bright, piercing light, as though he had glimpsed a path through the darkness leading to the pinnacle of power!
This was indeed an exquisite move that seemed circuitous, yet in truth struck directly at the core. It could greatly strengthen his own power and completely reverse his current disadvantageous position!
The Inner Court of the Black Tortoise