Those words stunned everyone present.
Chen Xiaojun's move had caught everyone off guard. Not only were the others astonished, but even Shen Lang, Ji Chengjian, and Liu Yirong had not anticipated it.
Shen Lang narrowed his eyes slightly and asked in a low voice, "Xiaojun, how would these Golden Guards you mentioned operate?"
Chen Xiaojun smiled faintly and explained, "This newly established organization will fall directly under the City Lord's command. It will operate alongside the existing Public Security Office, each complementing the other without conflict."
"Members of the Golden Guards must have a cultivation level of at least Soul King. Each squad will consist of ten people: one Soul Saint, two Soul Emperors, and seven Soul Kings."
"We will establish twenty such squads, taking turns carrying out routine garrison duties and pursuing criminals."
"And you, seniors, will serve as enshrined elders for both this organization and the City Lord's Residence. When their strength falls short, we may have to trouble you to intervene."
He paused before continuing, "Additionally, regarding the prohibition on private fighting between high-rank Soul Masters, the City Lord's Residence will erect stone tablets at all four city gates. These will clearly lay out the rules governing their conduct, publicly displaying them as a warning to others."
Chen Xiaojun's move was undeniably masterful.
This was not merely a symbolic show of support for them, but substantial assistance backed by his full strength.
From then on, when confronting high-rank Soul Masters who ran roughshod over others, they would have a legitimate standing, the protection of the law, and the authority to enforce it.
More importantly, their forces would seize this opportunity to enter the official system as an armed presence.
An arrangement like this was unprecedented on the continent.
At that moment, the leaders present sank into thought,