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"Still, after all these years in Heavenly Dou City, I have learned something of the Clear Sky Sect's movements."
"First, as Second Brother said, the central and western regions are indeed the Empire's richest heartland. Numerous powers gather there, and with the three great military districts-Tianshan, Sunset, and Heavenly Spirit-their influence is intertwined like tangled roots."
"The Clear Sky Sect's expansion in recent years has laid bare itsFengfengfeng ambitions."
"They have effectively monopolized military equipment supplies to the Tianshan and Sunset Military Districts, apart from allocations from the court, and used that foothold to extend into mining, transportation, and several other industries."
"The Heavenly Spirit Military District, the backbone of the Imperial Capital's southwestern frontier defenses, is clearly their next strategic target-one they are determined to seize."
"This undisguised expansion has indeed aroused wariness and resentment among the Imperial Family and some of the old noble houses, as well as... that person seated far above everyone else. This is the resistance coming from the Imperial Family."
"Furthermore, the local noble powers already have conflicts of interest with these great sects. Years of accumulated grievances are also something we can turn to our advantage."
She paused briefly, her tone calm. "As for the Silver Plume Alliance under my mother, Xue Chuxin, it has operated in the Tianling Mountains for many years. Its sphere of influence does overlap with the Clear Sky Sect's in many places. The two sides cooperate-for example, by sharing border trade routes-but also compete and clash over mining districts, rare soul beast resources, and control of mercenaries."
"Overall, the Silver Plume Alliance's position is relatively neutral, maintaining a complicated balance."
"If the family decides to intervene... the Silver Plume Alliance might be able to provide information channels or some