Those few simple words carried an unquestionable authority.
Elder Zhao trembled all over and hurriedly lowered his head.
"I would not dare."
The others bowed as well.
"We shall obey your commands, Alliance Leader!"
The meeting adjourned.
Everyone departed, carrying a mixture of anticipation and unease.
Ranking by military merit offered everyone a chance to reshuffle the deck.
Some were eager to try; others were weighed down with worry.
Only Su Ming and Xuanyuan Tian Ji remained in the Council Hall.
"Thank you for your hard work this time."
Su Ming spoke, his tone softening.
Xuanyuan Tian Ji shook her head gently.
"It was my duty."
"But the military merit system has complicated rules involving every aspect of our affairs."
"Three days may be a little tight."
Su Ming nodded slightly.
"I know."
"Go ahead and do whatever you need to."
"If anyone objects, report them directly to me."
With that assurance, Xuanyuan Tian Ji felt much more confident.
"Rest assured."
Xuanyuan Tian Ji's gaze was firm.
"Within three days, I will have the entire set of rules in order."
"This time, we will twist the whole Alliance into a single rope."
Seeing her confidence, Su Ming felt some of his worries ease.
With Xuanyuan Tian Ji managing internal affairs,
he could focus on regulating his breathing and recovering, preparing for the great battle ahead.
The sunlight outside streamed through the window lattice.
It fell across the floor, casting a patchwork of light and shadow.
A sweeping reform that would shape the Alliance's future had thus begun.
Over the next three days, the entire Alliance sprang into action.
Feng Xuanzi took the lead.
Three senior disciples were selected from each of the External Affairs Hall, Military Affairs Hall, Alchemy Hall, and Formation Hall.
They formed a team to draft the