"My Northern Emperor Sect and the Divine Firmament Dao Sect share glory and ruin alike."
"Pass down the order. Activate the highest-level Mystic Mist Illusion Array at the mountain gate and conceal the valley's aura as much as possible."
"All disciples are to keep their mouths sealed. To outsiders, say only that it is a sect drill."
Su Muqing was silent for a moment, then a trace of resolve flashed through her eyes. "Empty the storehouses. Satisfy every need of the four great Dao Protector Armies!"
"But, Ancestor... if the Mystic Ice Hall notices..."
One elder hesitated.
After all, Su Muqing was not the Sect Leader, only a Grand Elder.
Although in the Northern Emperor Sect, because True Persons at the Nascent Soul Realm were few, Grand Elders held immense authority, she was still not the one in charge. An order like this still made that elder somewhat hesitant.
"If we are discovered, my Northern Emperor Sect will bear the brunt!"
"But Sect Leader Li has always planned before he moves. Without considerable confidence, he would never take such a dangerous gambit!"
Su Muqing cut him off, her tone cutting iron and chopping nails, carrying an authority that brooked no doubt. "This is a heaven-sent opportunity for our sect to advance another step. How can we miss it because we shrink our heads and tails in fear?"
"Carry out the order!"
Her beautiful eyes swept over the elders present, her voice cold and clear yet weighty. "If anything goes wrong, I will shoulder it alone! Go at once and invite the sect master out of seclusion. I will explain it to him personally."
Seeing that this newly ascended Nascent Soul Ancestor's attitude was so firm, and that she was willing to take responsibility, the elders said no more and accepted