Within Clear Vault Dao Palace, Zhang Yu summoned Daoist Ming Zhou and had him deliver letters to Tingzhi Zhong and Tingzhi Chong, asking them to calculate when that alien god might return.
He then set about handling the Rogue Cultivators in the various regions. He instructed every Guardian of Rectitude Station to ascertain the number, Dao lineage, and origins of every Rogue Cultivator within their stations and continental territories. Those without clear records, who had not registered, or who lacked the Profound Residence registry were not permitted to move about freely within Celestial Xia territory. Violators were to be arrested at once.
Though this was somewhat harsh on those Rogue Cultivators, it had to be understood that they had originally been a group drifting beyond Celestial Xia's borders and could already be regarded as people beyond civilization—a group with formidable destructive power, at that. If they were left unchecked, then just as with the matter of the Celestial Mechanism Institute, no one knew what they might do.
For the safety of all Celestial Xia, they had to be kept under guard.
Yet he did not regard every Rogue Cultivator as an enemy. Those willing to return to Celestial Xia and serve it were more than welcome. So long as they clearly explained all relevant matters, they would naturally be treated without distinction. As for those unwilling to explain, he would not demand anything of them, but strict vigilance was still necessary.
This matter fell within the jurisdiction of the Guardian of Rectitude Palace, so there was no need to consult the other Tingzhi. Once his order was issued, every Guardian of Rectitude Station was informed and immediately put it into effect.
After he had made the arrangements, Daoist Ming Zhou returned. Saluting, he said, "Tingzhi, the letters have been delivered.