Lan Jinghe reined in the last trace of hostility around her, lowered her head, and bowed. Her voice was respectful and resolute. "Yes, Master."
Situ Xuan's gaze was calm, his thoughts turning at lightning speed. He had already planned out the entire situation, and then he slowly spoke, issuing one meticulous order after another. "I want you to immediately spread word to the outside world that the Holy Spirit Cult has formally allied with Shrek Academy, and that soon, the two sides will join forces and dispatch troops to launch a large-scale attack on Mingdu."
"At the same time, immediately gather all the remaining forces of the Holy Spirit Cult. Assemble every member, every reserve, and every combat force in one place. There must be no omissions and no hidden resources. After that, take the initiative to contact the remnants of Shrek and the surviving Tang Sect faction. Cooperate with their deployment throughout the entire process. However they plan the advance, you will lead your forces according to that plan. There is no need to act on your own, and you are not to alter the plan without permission."
This arrangement linked one step to the next, meant to lure the snake from its hole and capture all the remaining forces hiding in the dark in one sweep.
Lan Jinghe's heart was full of confusion. She could not guess Situ Xuan's intentions at all. Taking the initiative to declare war, joining hands with the remnants, and passively cooperating—on the surface, it looked like he was gathering all the dark forces to counterattack Mingdu, no different from walking straight into a trap, with no chance of victory whatsoever.
But she had already submitted completely. Her life and death were in his hands, and Situ Xuan's unfathomable methods had long since convinced