Guen curled his lips and muttered softly, "Sure enough, nothing good happens once I come out."

As he spoke, he looked towards East Sea: "Is there really nothing else to say? You didn’t tell me face-to-face inside but had this kid wait outside to deliver the message—are you afraid I would refuse?"

"I don’t know." East Sea shook his head. "The Ancestor only instructed me to deliver the message like this."

"Fine, since you’ve delivered the message, you can get lost too." Guen looked at East Sea with a calm gaze.

East Sea: ???

Guen, with a peaceful expression, shook his head and said, "Since they want me as the clan leader, what are you, the Sword Servant serving the Ancestor, still doing here? If you stay here, will these people follow your Lord Sword Master’s orders or mine as the clan leader?

So, if there’s nothing else, you’d better get lost quickly."

East Sea’s eyelid twitched.

Chen Yan stood to the side, sighing inwardly.

As expected, this old guy is still insane...

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"Write to the major sects and families, informing them of the change in our Ghost Race’s clan leader, and let them choose sides. Say that our Ghost Race will take City of No Return and will not share it with the Demon Race.

Let them make their choice. For those who do not choose us, their future spots for the Heaven-Crashing Ceremony will be revoked, and all dealings with the Ghost Race will be severed.

Any sects and families not aligned with our Ghost Race will not be allowed to engage in trade or set foot in the Southern Border anymore!"

Guen quickly issued the first order.

After saying these words, East Sea remained silent, simply standing aside as if watching a show.

However, among those kneeling Ghost Race people present, many raised their heads, looking at each other in bewilderment.

One of the Ghost Race higher-ups couldn’t help but ask, "Isn’t such an order rather hasty for our new clan leader?"

"Hmm? What’s hasty about it?" Guen looked lazily at the person speaking and asked.

"...Our Ghost Race has always adopted a policy of appeasement with the major sects and families over the years. Former clan leader Luo Xiuqing also focused mainly on winning over the sects and families.

The Demon Race also has dealings and trades with the sects and families. If we can’t entice them with benefits and only rely on suppression, I’m afraid we’ll push them to the other side."

Guen didn’t get angry but calmly waited for the other to finish speaking, then slowly asked back, "Oh, a policy of appeasement?

Appeasement for decades?

City of No Return originally belonged to us; appeasement has left half of it to the Demon Race.

Since temptation with benefits is ineffective, let’s have them choose sides."

At this point, Guen looked at the Ghost Race high-level who had just spoken: "Who are you, and which tribe are you from?"

"I am the Cave Master of the Silver Snake Tribe..."

"Whatever." Guen waved dismissively, "You can roll over to Ghost Cloud Cliff to reflect with Luo Xiuqing. Send orders to replace the Cave Master of the Silver Snake Tribe!"

The face of the Silver Snake Tribe’s Cave Master changed drastically!

However, just as he was about to speak in defense, Guen already coldly said, "The nine clan elders of the Black Wood Tribe have all been executed for disobeying orders. Does the Silver Snake Tribe also want to try it?"

The body of the Cave Master from the Silver Snake Tribe trembled, feeling East Sea’s cold gaze fall upon him!

His heart turned cold, his expression uncertain, but he finally lowered his head and said in a low voice, "The Silver Snake Tribe respects the order."

Guen paid him no mind and continued to issue commands loudly:

"Starting from the Black Wood Tribe, in one month, require each of the eighteen tribes of the Ghost Race to dispatch thirty thousand soldiers and three hundred cultivators! After assembling, gather at the foot of Black Mountain within three months!

Those who fail to arrive on time or with insufficient numbers will be treated as rebels of the Ghost Race and will be exterminated!"

Without hesitation, Guen issued the second command.

This order was even more ruthless, causing everyone’s expressions to change drastically, with many immediately expressing shock.

But no one dared to directly confront or question aloud; they only whispered among themselves, others looking at Guen with astonishment, while some cast uneasy glances around, seemingly trying to see if anyone would dare speak up or object.

With a cold smile, Guen spoke: "I know you’re dissatisfied, and some of you disagree in your hearts—those who wish to oppose, I have only this to say: this is not up for discussion; it’s an order!

Since the Ancestor bestowed divine power on me, I act on behalf of the Ancestor.

Opposing me is opposing the Ancestor! Those who oppose the Ancestor... the entire Clan Elders Council of the Black Wood Tribe has already been executed!

Consider carefully before you open your mouths to object!"

Suddenly, there was silence across the field!

With deep mockery in his tone, Guen continued: "Oh? No objections?

That’s really a pity!

I had hoped there’d be fools like Luo Xiuqing among you who would speak up against me, giving me an opportunity to kill a few people and establish authority.

You’re so afraid of East Sea because he slew the Clan Elders of the Black Wood Tribe.

Honestly, I would really like you to fear me too.

Well, is no one going to give me that opportunity?"

As he spoke, his eyes coldly scanned the assembly.

Dead silence!

Yet, there wasn’t a hint of satisfaction on Guen’s face; instead, his eyes revealed a deep sense of disappointment.

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