Emperor Jiang Wu frowned, considering the matter on a deeper level.
"Token Master, killing people won't solve the fundamental problem."
"The core conflict now is that there isn't enough scrap to go around."
"Even if we wipe out the Taichu Immortal Vein, the remaining sects will still fight until their heads split and blood flows over what little resources remain."
"Once Central Province's resource collection system collapses, our farm plan will be completely ruined."
The Origin Return Alliance Leader nodded as well, stroking his chin as he weighed their options.
"Emperor Jiang Wu is right. We need to find a way to open up new sources. How about raising the reward ratio again? A generous reward always draws brave men."
The four Old Ancestors chimed in one after another, all anxious about the Purifier running out of feed.
Zhou Xuan sat in the seat of honor, listening to their discussion, then suddenly gave a cold laugh.
His laughter echoed through the stone chamber, filled with undisguised mockery.
The four Old Ancestors instantly fell silent and turned toward Zhou Xuan in unison.
Zhou Xuan rose, walked over to the Purifier, and looked at its empty output chute.
"No more scrap?"
He turned his head, sweeping his gaze over everyone present.
"Then dig up something else."
Ji Chen froze for a moment and instinctively asked.
"What else?"
Zhou Xuan's tone was flat.
"Go dig up spirit veins."
The stone chamber instantly fell utterly silent.
The Purifier's rumbling sounded especially grating at that moment.
Ji Chen's eyes widened, disbelief filling his face.
Old Ancestor Xuanming was so frightened that the fat on his face shook violently, and he nearly bit his tongue.
Zhou Xuan ignored their shock and directly issued a simple, brutal new rule.
"Pass down my order."
"Uproot every spirit vein