The Western Domain... Had to Be Ours

"Everyone," Lin Hao began, "please take turns outlining the key points of your plans."

Huyan Lie rose first and clasped his fists. "Your Majesty, honored guests. Huyan Lie believes the Western Domain's foremost priority is to 'purge the remnants and prepare the army for war.'"

His voice rang out, carrying a swordsman's bluntness. "The Western Domain has weathered Ximen Wushang's rebellion and the battle at the Saint Burial Abyss. Though the Sky Demons' remnants have suffered heavy losses, they haven't been eradicated. Our most urgent task is to unite all the Western Domain's sects and Lineages, form a 'Western Domain Coalition Army,' and place it under the unified command of the Domain Lord's Mansion. We must carry out a thorough purge and leave no threat behind. At the same time, we should build defenses along the Western Domain's borders to guard against another infiltration by the Outer Realm Sky Demons."

"As for the people's livelihoods, we should sustain the war with the spoils of war. Seventy percent of the resources seized in the purge will go to the public treasury for military supplies and compensation; the remaining thirty percent will be distributed among the forces that took part in the fighting to bolster morale. Once the situation stabilizes, we can focus on recovery."

Direct and forceful, but entirely in keeping with his usual style: using military might to solve problems.

Many representatives of local Western Domain forces nodded slightly. Clearly, they agreed on purging the remnants and consolidating their strength. But some frowned, believing the plan too aggressive and fearing it would worsen internal tensions in the Western Domain.

Next came Shi Gandang.

He stood, his voice low but forceful. "Shi Gandang believes the Western Domain's troubles stem from 'scattered hearts and shaky foundations.' Our first priority should be to