"You have all read the intelligence on the Nine Sects' Sword Enforcer Hall. It is an organization formed by the nine upper sects. It functions somewhat like a law enforcement unit and a firefighting unit.

"The cultivators within are geniuses in the Foundation Establishment Realm and Adepts from the nine upper sects. They participate in battle to temper their Dao hearts and combat techniques. Such an organization is actually not as dangerous as it sounds. You have all seen this year's casualty figures. There have been virtually no deaths among them, so there is truly no need for everyone to be overly anxious."

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"I know that no one wants to go, since there is risk involved. However, the alliance's interests are not mine alone. You all have a share as well.

"How about this? We implement a rotation system with a three-year term. Every three years, someone else takes over. If someone is severely injured, they may return early.

"Would this be acceptable?"

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"As for Initiates, we will not just have a single faction send them. We will send Initiates from each of our factions and also draw a few from the Myriad Phenomena ...