This aversion stems from the deep-rooted conflict between two fundamentally different systems of power and ideology.

His expression remained calm. Even if the Heshan Tao Sect Hierarch was rescued, he wasn't without a plan. Just earlier, Xu Qing had used Tai Shi Demon Qi to place a curse on the Heshan Tao Sect Hierarch. As long as the other side's resentment doesn't fade, Xu Qing will eventually have the chance to infiltrate their dreams.

Things that you can't forget will always leave an echo. Unfading resentment is also a kind of "thing you can't forget," which is also a testament to the increasing depth of Xu Qing's Heavenly Demon Technique.

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At the same time, the defeat and escape of the Heshan Tao Sect Hierarch announced the complete fall of the Heshan Tao Headquarters, which also signified the downfall of the Heshan Tao Sect.

The great sect that once stood for a thousand years in the Southern Border has now become dust in history.

As for the aftermath, Xu Qing already had detailed plans in mind. For now, clearing the battlefield remained a priority. He methodically directed the soldiers to clear the remnants and toxins on the battlefield, ensuring no danger was overlooked.

After the army's clearing, Xu Qing arrived at the secret chamber of the Heshan Tao Headquarters.

The secret chamber was filled with an aura of ancient and decaying air, as if the dust of ages had accumulated here for millennia. Various ancient bookshelves and magic artifacts were placed all around, engraved with mysterious symbols and patterns, emitting an inscrutable mystical power that gave Xu Qing an uncomfortable feeling.

"It seems that the secrets hidden in the Southwest are far more than I imagined," Xu Qing whispered to himself. His eyes flashed with curiosity and vigilance as he began to carefully examine these ancient books and magic artifacts.

Xu Qing casually selected and threw into his Inner Heaven and Earth and Qiankun Bag those things he deemed useful.

After dealing with these matters, Xu Qing went to a hidden place.

This place was surrounded by dense woods, with sunlight filtering through the leaves, forming patches of light. Not long after, a gust of shadowy wind quietly rose, and a figure slowly appeared.

"It seems the Sect Hierarch's Asura Evil Skill is not far from the Ninth Level. Congratulations," Xu Qing greeted the newcomer with a congratulatory remark.

He wore a faint smile, and his eyes revealed a hint of admiration.

The visitor was none other than the Luo Sect Hierarch. He exuded a mysterious and eerie aura, seemingly merging with the surrounding darkness.

"Compared to Xu Liushou, my little bit of Taoist practice is hardly worth mentioning."

The Luo Sect Hierarch sighed, his voice low and hoarse, like a sigh from the darkness.

In just a few short years, the former great adversary had become a giant of the era that he had to look up to. Throughout the world, aside from the old demon of Black Mountain, only the deep and unfathomable old Emperor of the Great Yu Court might have the power to suppress Xu Gongming.

It's truly unbelievable that this young man is only in his early twenties. Even if a heavenly person reincarnates to practice cultivation, it wouldn't be this fast. The Luo Sect Hierarch seemed to witness the birth of another Shakyamuni Venerable.

Once he thought Xu Qing was like a second coming of Chongyang True Master, but now Xu Qing's status in his eyes had elevated indefinitely, almost chasing after the unparalleled Tianzhu's Shakyamuni.

Mainly because Xu Qing has achieved the three immortal pursuits of establishing merit, establishing speech, and establishing virtue, different from ordinary cultivation talents. His grand vision is such that even the Luo Sect dreams of having him as a leader-level figure.

Xu Qing: "I've only taken a few steps forward for a moment. I believe the Sect Hierarch will catch up sooner or later. Let's be brief. Now that the Heshan Tao has fallen, I need your help to replace the Heshan Tao's position in the Southern Border and assist me in pacifying many Miao native people..."

The governance in the Southern Border is exceedingly complex and simply relying on the Officials for governance can easily backfire.

Thus, we urgently need a new religion to replace Heshan Tao's position, stabilize the indigenous people of the Great Mountains, and gradually integrate Central Earth's culture among the natives.

There's no doubt that the Luo Sect, with its highly inclusive doctrine imbued with rich Central Earth culture, is a suitable candidate. Besides, the Luo Sect already has a certain influence in the Miao Border.

After all, the Luo Sect is widely spread and has its forces and followers in various places.

In his conversation with the Luo Sect Hierarch, Xu Qing emphasized the importance of promoting Chinese characters and official language, even to the highest level.

Even if the Southern Border rebels again in the future, as long as Chinese characters and official language are promoted among the natives, even if only among the headmen, Xu Qing sees it as a tremendous achievement.

The Luo Sect Hierarch is not a foolish person and understands the intention behind Xu Qing's actions.

As long as Chinese characters and Great Yu official language take root among the indigenous people, their cultural identity will naturally grow stronger, which will undoubtedly reduce the Great Yu Dynasty's subsequent governance costs in the Southern Border.

This is an extremely beneficial matter for the Central Plains Dynasty.

"I can help you do these things, but the Luo Sect will never submit to the Great Yu Court," the Luo Sect Hierarch gave Xu Qing a deep look, suddenly smiled, and accompanied by a gust of wind, vanished from Xu Qing's sight.

Xu Qing paused for a moment, then returned to the army to meet with the Tusi.

Now it's time for the distribution meeting, and if not handled well, it could become another troublesome matter.

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While Xu Qing was holding a distribution meeting in the Southwest, Households Commander Zuo received a secret order.

His official documents were transferred from the Inner Factory.

Next, Households Commander Zuo was to lead a group of Shadow Guards to establish a new secret government office—the Demon Hunting Bureau.

The Demon Hunting Bureau, as the name suggests, is for capturing demons in various places.

However, there are special requirements from above.

That is, try to capture them alive, and if they die, make every effort to preserve the bodies of the demons intact.

This task is not an easy one.

Households Commander Zuo is also unclear about the specific reasons.

But he knows that due to the famine, there are more and more refugees in the Northwest. The Court's weakening governance in these areas, coupled with some external enemies stirring up trouble, has led to the emergence of a large number of demons.

The establishment of the Demon Hunting Bureau will undoubtedly do some good for the people of the world.

Where duty lies, even against a thousand people, one can go!

Households Commander Zuo did not shrink back because of the difficulty.

However, the Demon Hunting Bureau also needs many new types of magic artifacts, mechanisms, and firearms.

The Court sent him to act because of his friendship with Xu Liushou, hoping he could get some help!

Dealing with affairs in the Court always involves human relationships and common sense.

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