Qingyunzi and the other six exchanged glances, puzzled. What was this "Ideological Instruction"?

How could it possibly help in understanding the Heavenly Dao?

With a mysterious smile, Zhang Yang said, "You don't need to worry about it. Once I have it ready, you'll understand. By the way, Second Uncle-Master, Fourth Uncle-Master, Seventh Uncle-Master, how's the audit of Azurecloud's assets going?"

Lingyunzi raised his hand, conjuring a map with all the marked villages.

Bilingzi and Baiyunzi also conjured maps, similarly marking the village locations.

When the three maps were combined, they covered the entire Azurecloud Sect's territory.

Zhang Yang scanned them quickly, counting a total of 175 villages around Azurecloud Sect.

He shook his head slightly, feeling somewhat dissatisfied. He had seen those villages; each had at most a few hundred people, some only a few dozen. So, even combined, the population was not significant, far less than the populous world he once knew.

Lingyunzi continued, "Besides the mine we discovered last time, we've found another one being exploited! For the past century, we haven't managed Azurecloud's affairs much, and some people have taken advantage of that, stealing our resources!"

Realizing the importance of these mines, his mindset had shifted.

Bilingzi added, "I've found three mines, 1,500 miles away, being exploited by the Cloudmount Empire. When I reclaimed the mines, there was a conflict. But the one guarding the mine was only at the Core Formation Stage, no match for me, so I took back all the minerals. I've warned those from the Cloudmount Empire not to step into Azurecloud Sect's territory again."

Baiyunzi chuckled, "I only found one mine, but it turned out to be a silver mine!"

Sixth Uncle-Master Huolingzi's eyes lit up, and he quickly said, "A silver mine is excellent! The essence within can be refined into mithril, a crucial material for crafting high-grade Magical Treasures. We can't let this silver mine go."

Baiyunzi nodded, "Of course, I reclaimed the silver mine, but it was being mined by the Thousandfeather Sect. They accused me of robbery and are looking to cause trouble!"

Zhang Yang frowned. How could Azurecloud Sect, a prestigious and ancient sect, be bullied like this?

He turned to Qingyunzi, speaking earnestly, "Master, shouldn't we, Azurecloud, stand firm?"

Qingyunzi nodded silently but said nothing more.

The other members of the Seven Sons of Azurecloud also remained silent.

Zhang Yang felt something was off but couldn't pinpoint the issue. He said, "Master, and the six Uncle-Masters, if there's nothing else, I'll go prepare for the Ideological Instruction."

"Go ahead!" Qingyunzi waved his hand.

After Zhang Yang left, he cast a Restriction Formation, enveloping the Seven Sons of Azurecloud.

The discussion that followed was not something Zhang Yang could hear.

Meanwhile, Zhang Yang returned to his room, recalling the history of Azurecloud Sect, and began writing the content for the Ideological Instruction.

It was akin to the visions, dreams, and missions of a company from his past, emphasizing a sense of belonging and mission, mainly to unify people's hearts.

The next day, the seven-day period he had agreed upon with others arrived.

Zhang Yang waited in front of the main hall for the other disciples to come and collect their rations.

Once everyone had gathered, Zhang Yang smiled and said, "As members of Azurecloud Sect, understanding the sect's history is essential. If we don't even know our sect's origins, how can we proudly call ourselves members of Azurecloud? I've written a history of Azurecloud here, and everyone must memorize it thoroughly."

The disciples were puzzled, but they agreed that knowing the sect's history was necessary.

As each person came up to collect their rations, they also received a sheet of paper detailing the sect's history.

However, upon reading the content, everyone was surprised by how smoothly it read.

"Azurecloud stands for five thousand years, producing extraordinary talents... We must strive to succeed and create glory together!"

Seeing everyone with the "History of Azurecloud Sect," Zhang Yang smiled and said, "From today, we should take pride in remembering our sect's history and feel ashamed if we forget it! Next time you come for rations, I'll be testing you!"

"Yes, Senior Brother!"

Hearing about the test, everyone took it seriously.

The content wasn't difficult to memorize, and it was catchy, so remembering it wasn't a problem.

Soon, the sound of recitation echoed across the mountains of Azurecloud Sect.

The Seven Sons of Azurecloud, witnessing all this, exchanged glances, unsure of Zhang Yang's intentions.

Was this Ideological Instruction?

What was its purpose?

However, as sect disciples, remembering the sect's history was indeed appropriate.

Though they didn't fully understand, they had no objections and continued with the plan.

Another seven days passed, and when the disciples came to collect rations, Zhang Yang was already waiting at the hall entrance.

"Senior Brother, I'm here for the rations!" Wang Baole cheerfully stood before Zhang Yang.

"Question: How many years has Azurecloud Sect existed?" Zhang Yang asked Wang Baole.

Wang Baole grinned, "Five thousand years!"

The question was too easy.

Zhang Yang also smiled, raising his fist in encouragement, "Five thousand years is no short time. We must carry forward and revitalize Azurecloud. Long live Azurecloud!"

Wang Baole was momentarily stunned, unsure how to respond.

But he quickly caught on, tentatively raising his fist, "Revitalize Azurecloud, long live Azurecloud?"

"Promising student!" Zhang Yang cheerfully handed a bag of rations to Wang Baole.

As the second disciple approached, Zhang Yang asked a simple question and then said, "Revitalize Azurecloud, long live Azurecloud!"

With Wang Baole setting the example, the others quickly caught on, all saying, "Revitalize Azurecloud, long live Azurecloud!"

Subsequent disciples didn't even need prompting; after answering questions, they all added, "Revitalize Azurecloud, long live Azurecloud!"

This was Ideological Instruction!

After over eighty repetitions of "Revitalize Azurecloud, long live Azurecloud," everyone had deeply ingrained the phrase.

Even in casual moments, they couldn't help but say it, as if the phrase held some magical power.

"Long live Azurecloud?"

Qingyunzi frowned, puzzled.

He understood revitalizing Azurecloud, but what was the significance of "long live Azurecloud"?

Even he wasn't confident that Azurecloud Sect could last for millennia! So why chant such an unrealistic slogan?

"This kid..."

In the ten years he had taught Zhang Yang, Qingyunzi had found Zhang Yang's ideas intriguing and his words novel, but still comprehensible.

However, since Zhang Yang began reforming Azurecloud Sect, Qingyunzi couldn't understand him anymore.

Using his divine sense to probe Azurecloud Sect, he noticed that the new members were also becoming as peculiar as Zhang Yang.

"Azurecloud Sect shouldn't get any worse; let's see how it goes!"

Azurecloud Sect was quietly changing.

A month passed in the blink of an eye.

Zhang Yang went to Lingyun Peak to find Lingyunzi, "Uncle-Master, the one-month deadline we set with the Xiao Clan has passed, yet they haven't sent anyone to Azurecloud Sect or given any explanation. It seems we need to visit Anqing City."