Upon learning that the Demon Sect had resurfaced in Jintai Prefecture, the hearts of the Xuanzhen Sect's upper echelon grew heavy. A palpable sense of pressure and urgency settled over them all.
Cao Zhen nodded slowly, his gaze sweeping over the others in the hall. His voice was firm. "My brother is right. We must immediately increase patrols within the Xuanzhen Sect's territory, especially in the hundred-li radius around Hidden Dragon Lake. Not a single valley, not a single dense forest, can be overlooked.
"The safety of the entire Jintai Prefecture is at stake. As one of the five major sects, we of the Xuanzhen Sect cannot afford the slightest lapse in vigilance."
He paused before continuing, "We will soon discuss the details of dividing patrol areas and assigning personnel for each peak. When you return, you must inform your disciples to be meticulous during their patrols. They cannot let a single clue slip by.
