The Sect Master had personally taught him the art of wielding power, but put plainly, there was nothing remarkable about it. It was simply the usual business of excluding outsiders and fostering trusted followers.
The ultimate goal was to win the allegiance of the entire Warrior Administration, so that every last person in it could be put to his use.
Fang Qianyuan headed the Warrior Administration, controlling the sect's most important military force. All its campaigns and battles depended on him and his men.
Formidable as Fang Qianyuan was on his own, the sect could not rely on him alone in every situation.
These nearly one hundred General-Rank Warriors were its true strength.
The Azure Cloud Sect was, after all, a great sect, with hidden dragons and crouching tigers in its midst, and experts as numerous as clouds. It did not necessarily place much emphasis on appointing people solely for their ability. With the turmoil only just quelled, what it needed most was loyalty and a willingness to give one's life.
"Warriors are much the same in terms of ability and talent. The nature of the warrior path also means that their advancement and strengthening do not lie in themselves, but depend on the sect and on you, their Grand Commander, to promote them and entrust them with important duties. In return, they must offer their loyalty," Yu Shixian said.
"I understand. Does the Sect Master have any other instructions?" Fang Qianyuan asked.
"Spend these next few days putting things in order, and continue familiarizing yourself with and taking control of the Warrior Administration's forces. The Elders' Council asks nothing else of you, only that you and your subordinates be ready to fight for the sect at any time!" Yu Shixian said.
Having said this, Yu Shixian sent Fang Qianyuan