Xu Qianghua nodded, his expression serious as he borated 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 anyrge-scale incursions by the poachers or any other threats."


    Each legion in the Xu family army was massive, but what made them particrly 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 legionmander 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 ofmand must be needed. Any one of these soldiers could easily take down apany of regr soldiers.


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


    She nced at the others in the room. "The branchmander we''ll send has strengthparable 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."


    Yan Yuehua''s eyes narrowed, understanding where Li Xinyue was going. "Exactly. That''s why, for the third stage, we''ll need to send in members of the Shadow and Serpent squads.


    They''ll operate in the shadows, targeting high-level individuals who try to bypass our efforts or work behind our backs."


    The Shadow Squad was known for its ability to deal with covert threats. And with their traces found in every continent, the chances of them losing sight of the people behind the scenes are impossible


    Its operations were efficient, clean, and rarely left behind any traces. The Serpent squad, with its stealthy techniques and assassination skills, wouldplement the Shadows perfectly.


    "They''ll eliminate any high-profile poachers or backers," Yan Yuehua continued. "The people who think they can outsmart us or that we won''t notice their movements will be dealt with swiftly. When they think they''re safe, we''ll be there to remind them otherwise."


    There was a general sense of approval around the room. Many of the elders nodded their heads, knowing this stage of the n would send a powerful message to the world.


    The Xu family wasn''t just about words—they could back up their actions with force when necessary.


    Li Xinyue, however, had one more concern. "That''s all well and good, but what about the Monster Race itself?


    We can''t just send soldiers and assassins to deal with the poachers. That will only stop the immediate problem.


    If we want to solve this issue long-term, we must ensure the Monster Race can defend itself."


    Xu Qianghua had already considered this. He stepped forward, addressing the room. "For the fourth stage, we''ll send a group from the Ethereal Diplomatic Corps.


    Their mission will be to carry a set of cultivation resources specifically designed to help the Monster Race leaders strengthen their forces.


    We''ll focus on the Fox and Snake n, as their leaders are more open to working with humans."


    The Fox and Snake ns have always been more receptive to human interaction. While the other races on the Southern Continent were more hostile, these two ns have shown some that they are open to human interaction, and it is important to maintain that rtionship.


    "We''ll offer these resources as a gift," Xu Qianghua continued, "ensuring that the leaders of these tribes have the means to protect their people.


    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 n. "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 ept 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 escte.


    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 nted in their hearts willst 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 y in the grand scheme of things, and if we protect them now, they will be 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 n. "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."