Legendary Clan Chief
Chapter 1159 - 1137: Disciple Leaves Seclusion, Hidden Families!

Chapter 1159: Chapter 1137: Disciple Leaves Seclusion, Hidden Families!

In the city stood a wooden Great Hall, and even on the trunks that made up its structure, one could see tufts of verdant branches—though no one paid them any mind.

"Subordinate Mu Fu requests an audience with the Hall Master,"

the Warrior hurriedly entered the city, cupping his fists outside the hall.

"Hall Master, your subordinate..."

As Mu Fu, the leader, stepped into the Great Hall, he began to speak but then noticed that aside from the Hall Master Ding Shan, the commanders from the Towering Realm of the War Master Hall were present too.

Seated in the middle of the hall, Ding Shan was by a sand table in the center, which stretched ten zhang wide and had clear markers for mountains, rivers, and lakes. It detailed the terrain of the Wind Fire Area, the Safe Passages of the Ten Thousand Spirits Domain, and strategic points of supply, fully equipped for every eventuality.

One could say that for the tribe’s migration, the Gu Yuan Tribe had prepared exceptionally well, mobilizing the entire tribe.

"Mu Fu, speak,"

Ding Shan said without lifting his head, his gaze fixed on the Wind Fire Area marked on the sand table, where several red dots indicated areas with concentrated tribal populations. These regions were the Gu Yuan Tribe’s primary choices for gathering their people.

"Hall Master, I have returned from near Qiao Mountain in the eastern part of the Wind Fire Area. For some reason, there has been resistance from some tribes!"

As Mu Fu spoke, the attention of the other five or six Warriors present in the Great Hall was drawn, and they chimed in.

"I had not expected the area near Qiao Mountain, where Commander Mu was sent, to have such an issue as well."

"My Luan Water territory encountered the same problem. I do not understand why these remaining tribal peoples no longer wish to join our Gu Yuan Tribe."

"The same goes for the area near Cang Mountain."

"Where I am at Jing Lin, there was no such issue. Those tribal members are quite eager to join our Gu Yuan Tribe. They are only worried about the difficulty of traveling along the mountainous paths during the migration."

"If resistance were encountered in one location, it would not be surprising. After all, long-distance migration carries many risks and can easily wear people down. But several regions facing this simultaneously cannot be that simple. As for Jing Lin, located at the southern edge of the Wind Fire Area, bounding our Gu Yuan Tribe’s great city, if indeed someone was instigating this behind the scenes, they would not dare do so near Jing Lin."

After a round of debate, everyone in the hall settled down, awaiting Ding Shan’s command.

Ding Shan saw clearly that behind all this lay a simple two-word motive, ’interests’. The Wind Fire Area had been ravaged by foreign races to the point of disarray and was virtually devastated.

The crippled tribes there had no power left to hold sway over these lands. Naturally, with the area’s mineral veins and other resources beckoning, who could remain indifferent? Perhaps the Gu Yuan Tribe might not care for them, but the surrounding domains were already covetous.

As for women and children, they are also indispensable resources for all tribes. The Scorpion Clan’s rampage and the subsequent turmoil had almost wiped out the old and weak of the Wind Fire Area, leaving only the young to be taken into the tribe. After two or three decades of nurture, they would give rise to the next generation.

Women and the infirm, along with the malleable hearts of youth, were at the easiest time to be subjugated. It was not just the Gu Yuan Tribe that had made a move, but the neighboring Human Race Territories were also watching eagerly.

"Who exactly dares to resist the Gu Yuan Tribe!"

A Warrior within the hall suddenly bellowed. By now, the Border Wasteland Ancient Tribe had made a name for itself across the East Desolate Land. Even the tribes in the surrounding domains coveted the resources of the Wind Fire Area. But their maneuvers were limited to minor manipulations, like gathering some tribesmen or occupying a few mines, hardly enough to mount a concerted rejection of the Gu Yuan Tribe.

Such maneuvers by these tribes had long been detected by the Gu Yuan Tribe, who paid little heed to them. Even if the resources and mineral veins of the Wind Fire Area were abundant, they could not compare to the untouched riches nurtured within the Depths of Dragon Fall Mountain Range for endless eons.

As long as it did not hinder the migration of the Gu Yuan Tribe’s people, the others were free to take their pick. After all, the surrounding territories would soon become subjects under the Gu Yuan Tribe.

"What if this power does not come from our Eastern Wasteland South Region or a hidden force?"

Suddenly, a voice rose from outside the hall, capturing everyone’s attention. As a figure entered the Great Hall, several Warriors gestured respectfully.

After a slight nod and return of respect, the figure approached Ding Shan standing at the center of the Great Hall and bowed, saying, "Tian Fang greets the Hall Master."

"How did you get here?"

Upon seeing the newcomer, Ding Shan chuckled.

"Master said that, although retreating to cultivate in seclusion can be effective, insight and perspective are equally important. Travelling through the Desolate Wilds naturally fosters Combat Essence. With our Gu Yuan Tribe migrating our people, of course, I have come to lend a hand."

"Do you have any evidence for what you just mentioned?"

Quickly, Ding Shan spoke again.

"Hall Master, although our Gu Yuan Tribe has not yet ascended to a King-level Tribe, our master’s renown shakes all the heavens, smeared with the blood of foreign kings. To many tribes, our Gu Yuan Tribe is already a King-level Tribe. Only those with equivalent strength would dare to trip us up in the shadows," Tian Fang responded.

"But with such strength, why resort to such underhanded tactics?"

Some Warriors in the hall frowned at this, finding it challenging to grasp the deeper layers of strategy beyond their expertise in battle.

"Covert tactics, naturally, are intended to keep below the surface. That way, regardless of victory or loss, at least on the surface, all appears amicable. Should our Gu Yuan Tribe be defeated, even if we later ascend to a King-level Tribe, we would still be a step behind," Tian Fang explained.

Speaking of this, a trace of chill flashed through Tian Fang’s eyes.

"Hall Master, let this matter be resolved by us brothers!" Saying this, Tian Fang made his request to Ding Shan.

"Very well!"

Upon hearing this, Ding Shan nodded. With other forces getting involved, it was clearly a time for strategizing. The foremost task for the War Master Hall was to safely escort the collected civilians of the Wind Fire Area to the Gu Yuan Tribe.

Migrating over a million miles was a disaster for these women and children. What the Gu Yuan Tribe needed were not tribespeople whose bodies had been emptied after a grueling journey, rendering them effectively useless.

"There are already a hundred thousand people gathered in the city, making up the first batch of the Wind Fire Area’s tribespeople. Among them, women account for thirty percent, children and teenagers more than fifty percent, and the remaining less than twenty percent are adults. I plan to personally escort these people back to the Gu Yuan Tribe, and leave the affairs of the Wind Fire Area to you all!"

"Understood!"

Soon after, Tian Fang bowed slightly and drifted away.

"Hall Master, although the young chiefs are powerful, they are still too..."

After Tian Fang had left, a warrior stepped forward to express concerns to Ding Shan, but was interrupted.

"Too what?"

Ding Shan asked in return. Seeing the expression of several leaders, he then continued, "When our Gu Yuan Tribe was rising, it was the chief leading our generation to fight. Now it’s time to pass this responsibility to them."

"Besides, even if someone is manipulating things from behind, they will not dare to be too reckless. It will serve as a good experience for them. If the descendants of the tribal chief cannot handle this challenge, how will they protect the Gu Yuan Tribe in the future?"

In fact, Ding Shan left out one thing: it was the younger generation that was emerging in the Gu Yuan Tribe, which effectively contained the issue within a certain range.

"All right, everyone go and prepare. Send orders to arrange the gathering points along the way and get ready all the necessary blood food and medicinal herbs. The Gu Yuan Tribe does not need tribespeople who have been exhausted by long travels!"

Quickly, several warriors took the order and left.

...

In the realm of the Jing Lin, part of the Wind Fire Area, lies an expansive plain and ancient forest rich in resources. Had it not been for the devastation wrought by the Scorpion Clan, there once would have been a count-level Battle Division overseeing the region, but now it has become a thing of the past.

And the remnants of the old and the young, barely tens of thousands, have been ravaged by foreign races. Over the years, many have succumbed to mental exhaustion and death, leaving less than twenty thousand to be gathered by the Gu Yuan Tribe.

The Lin Shan Tribe, that’s the name of that once count-level tribe, but now all that’s left are ruins. One day, several figures appeared above these ruins.

"Big Brother, let me go to the Feng Luo Domain instead!" Huang Xiaotian, who was sitting lazily on a large rock, suggested.

Tian Fang looked at Huang Xiaotian and, instead of objecting, he smiled and said, "Alright, you and the Second Junior Brother will go to the Feng Luo Domain together!"

"Jian Jinghong follows Big Brother’s arrangement!"

Immediately, a trace of helplessness flashed through Huang Xiaotian’s eyes. He was naturally laid back, while Jian Jinghong was unbending, which would make the trip quite unbearable for him.

"Be careful on the way."

The voice of Yun Wei rang out, her white dress making her appear very enchanting.

"After all, the Feng Luo Domain is part of the Eastern Wasteland’s East Region. Although it is separated by only one mountain, the exact situation is unknown. You two must be cautious on the journey," she added.

Then, Yun Wei spoke again, "Junior Brother Jinghong, Xiaotian is used to being nonchalant, you’ll have to urge him on throughout the journey."

Soon, Jian Jinghong and Huang Xiaotian turned into a streak of light and swept toward the east. Of course, a clumsy gray figure also followed Huang Xiaotian.

"Big Brother, who do you think is behind this, or is it both?"

As her beautiful eyes blinked, Yun Wei looked at Tian Fang.

This time, nine disciples of Tian Fang did not all reveal themselves, only the four of them did, the rest were still in seclusion within the tribe.

Facing a demonically talented junior sister like Yun Wei, Tian Fang felt quite pressured. However, Yun Wei had a soft and unassertive nature and over the years had got along harmoniously with her brothers.

But Tian Fang’s response was unexpected. With a hint of surprise in his eyes, he said, "It’s hard to imagine that there’s a hidden family in our Southern Domain of the Eastern Wasteland."

"It seems that Big Brother is quite concerned about this hidden family," Yun Wei said with a gentle smile, speaking softly.

"It’s not concern, but disdain. Raised by this land, yet they show such a lack of responsibility, only seeking their own safety. Now they wish to emerge and reap the benefits!" Ding Shan said, with light flickering in his eyes as he passed a hand over his cheek, turning to Yun Wei. "I wonder if Junior Sister would like to accompany me to visit this hidden family."

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