The Azure Elixir Ancestor immediately issued a rapid succession of orders, clear and decisive, with no hesitation in matters of life and death:
"First! Supply all the sect's healing medicines freely and in abundance. All wounded disciples and elders are to devote themselves immediately to healing and recuperation, restoring their vitality and recovering from their injuries. You must be ready within one hour!"
"Second! Select the more seriously wounded outer and inner disciples who are unfit for long-distance travel to remain behind. Guard the mountain gate formation rigorously, protect the sect's foundations, reassure the city's people, clear the battlefield, and prevent any surviving enemies from causing trouble!"
"Third! All remaining elders, deacons, and elite disciples will depart with me! We march on Blackstone Valley, six thousand li away!"
"Blackstone Valley invaded us with its entire sect, and its main force was annihilated here. Its lair now stands empty! They coveted the Azure Elixir Sect's assets, so today, we will seize the opportunity to take over their treasury, territory, and everything they have accumulated!"
Once the orders were issued, the entire Azure Elixir Sect sprang into action.
Countless healing pills streamed out of the medicine hall, and the wounded hurried to treat their injuries. The disciples remaining behind prepared to guard the sect's checkpoints, while those joining the expedition donned armor and took up their weapons, ready to march with morale higher than ever.
Having arranged the main force's departure, the Azure Elixir Ancestor added further instructions, his gaze icy:
"In addition! Assemble several elite squads immediately. Carry the sect's tokens and head separately to the nearby commandery cities!"
"Seal and occupy every branch shop, outpost, and business established by Ten Thousand Treasures Commerce!"
"Confiscate all their money, goods, properties, and storefronts! From this day onward, Ten Thousand Treasures Commerce will