Chapter 1120: Assigning Tasks, Trouble in the Northern Domain

In the end, the Blood Soul Sect took on the assignment.

Qin Xiao had not simply spoken on a whim. If none of them had been willing to act, he genuinely intended to let the Seven Stars Tower handle it and simply have those factions dispatch a few Emperor Realm experts to oversee the matter.

“Since you have taken on this assignment, go out and carry out the requisitions. We are not taking things by force without compensation; reimburse them at half the market price. Safeguarding the Immortal Realm is not the private business of our few factions alone; bearing half the burden is only right. If any wish to hoard their supplies for a massive profit, take action immediately. Those who recognize their mistakes will be pardoned once. If they continue to grumble and complain, execute them on the spot. Do not waste too much time on such minor matters.”

Knowing the Blood Soul Sect had accepted the duty, Qin Xiao felt considerably more at ease. Their notorious reputation preceded them, which meant most factions would likely cooperate.

Any who dared to defy the order would simply be put down. Qin Xiao had no time to lecture or persuade them one by one.

Elder Zi Shu was encountering an Alliance Leader of such decisive ruthlessness for the first time. In the past, matters were debated collectively, requiring multiple meetings before any consensus could be reached. Now, Qin Xiao settled everything with a single word.

“Alliance Leader, our member factions within the Immortal Domain Alliance are easily managed since everyone acts for the sake of the Immortal Realm. The difficult ones are the minor subordinate forces below. In truth, we could issue a public notice first, allowing these factions to hand over their materials voluntarily so everyone saves face. If any truly refuse, we can visit them to demand compliance. If they still withhold their stores, taking action then would not be too late.”

Faced with an Alliance Leader whose intent to kill ran so high, Elder Zi Shu offered his own counsel.

Everyone belonged to the same Immortal Realm. While a coercive decree would certainly yield results, those factions would never surrender everything willingly. Courtesy before force should come first; in terms of reason and face, it smoothed the process, and some might even voluntarily contribute a little extra. Where was the harm in that?

“Elder Zi Shu, was it? Your suggestion would be admirable in ordinary times. But right now, if you can help, then help; if you cannot help, do not come and add to the chaos. Understood?”

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