Chapter 233: The Xu Family Takes Action

Xu Qianghua nodded, his expression serious as he elaborated on the second stage.

"Exactly. For the second stage, we'll send a branch of one of our legions to patrol the Southern Continent.

We've been training our soldiers for years, and it's time they put that training to good use. A single branch consists of about a million soldiers, all highly trained cultivators.

They will monitor the area and prevent any large-scale incursions by the poachers or any other threats."

Each legion in the Xu family army was massive, but what made them particularly efficient was their ability to act independently.

Every legion had multiple branches, each capable of operating on its own when necessary. This flexibility allowed them to respond swiftly to any situation.

However, only the family head or the legion commander had the authority to call a branch into action, reducing the risk of false orders or unnecessary conflicts.

And these soldiers aren't ordinary troops. Each of them is a cultivator who has been given unlimited resources for training and advancement.

With such strength, a stable and short chain of command must be needed. Any one of these soldiers could easily take down a company of regular soldiers.

Yan Yuehua, standing beside Xu Qianghua, agreed. "A strong military presence will send a clear message to the poachers and anyone else planning to exploit the Southern Continent. Once they see our forces, they'll think twice before continuing their activities."

She glanced at the others in the room. "The branch commander we'll send has strength comparable to the top cultivators outside our family.

We must show our strength, not just as a deterrent, but as a demonstration of how far we are willing to take this conflict."

Li Xinyue, always thinking ahead, added her thoughts. "But we can't stop there. Some of these poachers are too stubborn or greedy to be scared off by soldiers.

They'll see the opportunity for profit and take the risk, believing they can escape our notice. And then there's the issue of the rich and powerful backers, especially some of the top families in the Western Continent.

They'll assume we won't act against them because the Southern Continent is home to 'monsters,' not humans."

This will help them cultivate stronger warriors and leaders, making them less reliant on outside help in the future."

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Li Xinyue nodded as she agreed with the plan. "It's not just about helping them defend themselves. It's also a sign of goodwill.

It shows them we have no ill intentions and we're serious about maintaining peace in the Southern Continent.

If they accept our help, they'll be in a much stronger position to repel any future invasions from other human forces."

Xu Qianghua stepped forward, his gaze sweeping the room. "We cannot let this situation escalate.

If we allow things to spiral out of control, the Monster Race will retaliate, and it will lead to a conflict that will be difficult to stop.

Casualties will mount, and even if we win, the hatred planted in their hearts will last for generations."

He paused, letting his words sink in before continuing. "The Monster Race is part of this world, just like us.

They have a role to play in the grand scheme of things, and if we protect them now, they will become a powerful ally.

Their strength will contribute to the world's advancement and, in turn, our own growth."

Yan Yuehua smiled slightly. "I agree. This isn't just about protecting them—it's about ensuring that there are forces other than humans, which is necessary. If we strengthen them now, they'll remember it in the future."

With everyone in agreement, Xu Qianghua finalized the plan. "Let's begin immediately.

Post the adventurer mission, mobilize the legion branch, send out the Shadow and Serpent squads, and prepare the resources for the Ethereal Diplomatic Corps.

We have no time to waste."