Yu State.
Seven Profound Sect.
The courtyard behind the Main Peak Hall.
Elder Qi Zhiyuan, the acting sect master, was sitting under an ancient pine tree, holding a book in his hands.
Next to Qi Zhiyuan stood a middle-aged man dressed in the robes of a Seven Profound protector, who was respectfully reporting various pieces of intelligence from the outer states.
"...above all, the remnants of the Haoran Sect and the main force of the Green Lotus Sect were completely defeated by the Northern Garrison army, and the remnants of the Green Lotus Sect have withdrawn from Han State. Now, the North Garrison Government has taken over and governs the three states of North State, Han State, and Youzhou."
Listening to the protector's report, Qi Zhiyuan set down his book and slowly said, "The conquest of Youzhou means the North Garrison Government will likely not deploy troops again soon. However, through this battle, the North Garrison has strengthened by a third."
