Legendary Clan Chief
Chapter 1160 - 1138: Nine Springs Family, Daluo King Clan!

Chapter 1160: Chapter 1138: Nine Springs Family, Daluo King Clan!

"As Junior Brother commands, Wei’er will of course comply," Yun Wei said with a charming smile.

"It’s not easy to enter the doors of a hidden clan, and moreover, what does Junior Brother know about this hidden clan?"

Hidden clans generally have little contact with the outer world, and the territories where they are located are exceptionally concealed.

Even the Gu Yuan Tribe previously did not know that such a hidden power existed in the Eastern Wasteland South Region, not to mention the common people in the Great Wasteland.

"Nine Springs Family!"

Upon hearing this, Tian Fang’s voice rose, a glint of crystal clarity flashing in his eyes.

"The common people may not be aware of such secretive grand clans, but to the Human Ancestral Court, it is all very clear. I have already met with Elder Chunmu, and I have learned some information about this hidden clan!"

"The Nine Springs Family resides in the Maple Blue Domain, which borders the Wind Fire Area to the northwest. Even within the Maple Blue Domain, the Human Tribes seldom know of the existence of the Nine Springs Family, which speaks to the clan’s secrecy."

"Elder Chunmu said that the Nine Springs Family rose during the era of the Purple Gold King, but exactly during which generation of the Purple Gold King’s rule is unknown. It is a bloodline family that rarely intermarries with outsiders to keep their bloodline pure, encased in a state of self-imposed isolation. It’s odd that they have decided to intervene this time."

"The Nine Springs Family flourished around nine Earth veins and great springs, and so they gathered and thrived near these springs. It is unknown how many generations have passed since, but it is rumored that the original founder still reigns."

Yun Wei nodded upon hearing this. Kings have long lives; it has been fifty thousand years since the destruction of the Purple Gold King’s Department, an endless age for common warriors, but just a part of life for a king. It was plausible that the first-generation king of the Nine Springs Family was still in power.

"Let us go to the Maple Blue Domain to see what kind of sight the Nine Springs Family, which has flourished for tens of thousands of years on this earth, truly is!"

The next moment, Tian Fang spoke and transformed into a beam of light streaking towards the distant horizon, with Yun Wei following close behind.

...

Speaking of which, the Human Realm is divided into thousands of regions within its five directions, and these divisions are based on mountains, rivers, and lakes, or ancient conceptions.

After all, the Desolate Wilds are too vast, so the division of regions also provides a sense of identity for the tribespeople without anyone quibbling over the exact size of a territory.

In the Eastern Wasteland, there are also distinctions made between the four major regions of east, south, west, and north. The boundary between the Southern Domain and the East Region is the giant spur of the Luo Long Mountain Range called Two Realms Mountain.

Originally, many Human Territories to the northeast of Two Realms Mountain were also part of the Southern Domain. However, due to the mountains acting as barriers, the interaction between regions was minimal, and the boundary between the East and South Regions gradually came to be identified with Two Realms Mountain.

In fact, within the several domains of the Eastern Wasteland, the Southern Domain is the smallest and has the fewest Human Territories.

This is because the Southern Domain is surrounded by the Luo Long Mountain Range. To the northwest, the Luo Long Mountain Range stretches wide, and to the northeast, a giant spur of the range forms a natural barrier that dictates the layout of the Southern Domain today.

Two Realms Mountain stems from the Luo Long Mountain Range and crosses northeastward. The easternmost part of the Ten Thousand Mountains Domain is the source of Two Realms Mountain. To be more precise, the mountainous region to the southeast of the Border Wasteland Region is also considered part of Two Realms Mountain.

The terrain of the Wind Fire Area is long and narrow, bordered to the east by Two Realms Mountain. However, unlike other areas adjoining Two Realms Mountain, there is a pathway through it within the Wind Fire Area that leads into the Feng Luo Domain of the East Region.

...

In the depths of Two Realms Mountain, three figures navigate through the Ancient Forest, with a black Long Xiong at the forefront.

The golden horns on its head shone with a golden glow. Beneath the horns, four stars of gold and black rotated slowly, radiating an imposing pressure that prompted the beasts in the surrounding forest to flee.

"Roar!"

Just then, the Long Xiong striding ahead let out a ferocious roar, which startled Huang Xiaotian, who had been somewhat listless.

"What’s wrong, Xiaotian?" Jian Jinghong called out sharply.

"Someone is approaching from the pass in the mountain range. Little Hui has caught their scent," Xiaotian replied.

The next moment, the two exchanged a glance--Jian Jinghong shot off towards the distant forest, while Huang Xiaotian collided straight into the body of the Long Xiong.

In the next instant, the previously wild Long Xiong displayed a fleeting human-like expression in its eyes, but it disappeared into the depths of the Ancient Forest in the blink of an eye.

A hundred miles away, an immense mountain range sprawled across the sky like a Giant Dragon. However, at this particular segment, it abruptly broke off, as if the dragon’s body had been severed.

About a dozen breaths later, three streaks of light appeared above the shattered Cliff Wall, settling on a Stone platform about a thousand feet up.

"Elder Sanqian, past this pass, a thousand miles ahead, we’d have reached the core of the Wind Fire Area. The Feng Lin Legend has already secured three major mines, including a large Elemental Stone Mine, a Red Copper Divine Gold Mine, and a Silver Mercury Mine," one of the three figures declared.

The figure in the middle was an elder dressed in a silver Battle Robe, with a golden Phoenix stitched over his chest, exuding an aura of dignity without anger.

Meanwhile, the other two figures were a young man and a middle-aged warrior, both clad in green robes, with a phoenix embroidered on their chest with silver threads.

The speaker was the young warrior.

"Elder, right now our Wind Spirit Marquis Clan has already gathered nearly two million citizens of the Wind Fire Area, establishing five temporary battle divisions near the nearby Two Realms Mountain. Additionally, the Gu Yuan Tribe at the southernmost tip of the Southern Domain has also become involved. With the formidable reputation recently established by that Supreme being, what should our Wind Spirit Marquis Clan do now?"

Suddenly, the middle-aged warrior also spoke up.

The elder known as Three Thousand did not immediately respond, his gaze wandering into the depths of the Wind Fire Area.

"Elder, may I ask what our next step should be?"

After a while, the impatient youth behind him spoke up.

"Without becoming a king, one is but an ant. Without ascending to a king-level tribe, it’s hard to dominate. The Wind Fire Area has suffered greatly, tribal structures destroyed, a heavy toll taken on our people, the remaining women, children, and elderly, every tribe looks on with envy. A fair struggle based on ability is only natural, there’s no need to feel guilty."

Finally, the elder spoke, his eyes shining with a light that seemed able to penetrate worldly matters.

"Regarding those three mine veins, let’s offer them to the Daluo King Clan. At present, with many parties in play, our Wind Spirit Marquis Clan lacks strength."

"Elder!"

Shock and reluctance showed on the face of the youth behind him, as they had fought numerous times over these years for those three mine veins in the Wind Fire Area with fellow tribespeople, some of whom even perished in battle. And now, by a single careless comment from the elder, they had to be given up to serve the Daluo King Clan.

Daluo King Clan!

It is a legendary king-level tribe that governs the six Human Race Territories surrounding the Feng Luo Domain to the east of Two Realms Mountain. The legendary Wind Spirit Marquis Clan is but a ruler over an area within the Daluo King Clan’s domain.

"Feng Xiao, do you think our Wind Spirit Marquis Clan can keep these three mine veins?"

The elder didn’t get angry but responded with a question instead.

"That..." Suddenly, the young man found himself at a loss for words.

"Now, there’s only a regular marquis clan left supporting the vast Wind Fire Area, and with our ample elderly, women, and children, it’s safe to say that not a single neighboring domain doesn’t want a piece. This land has become a target for everyone."

"Does that include the Daluo King Clan as well?"

A touch of shock appeared in the eyes of the middle-aged warrior. If the Daluo King Clan made a move, even their legendary Wind Spirit Marquis Clan, despite its status, would be hard-pressed to compete. After all, formally, they were a vassal to the Daluo King Clan.

"Don’t forget that ever since the Daluo King Clan annexed the Zi Wu Domain and took control of the six domains, it hasn’t expanded its territory for ten thousand years. Would a giant dragon that has laid dormant for ten thousand years miss this opportunity? What’s more, if they take over the Wind Fire Area, the Daluo King Clan will truly span both the East Region and the Southern Domain."

Spanning both regions!

Unphased by the warrior’s shock, Elder Three Thousand continued, "So once the Daluo King Clan makes a move, no one else can lay their hands on the mine veins of this land. Gathering some people to join our clan is fine. After all, there are too many refugees in the desolate wilderness!"

Thinking of the overbearing nature of the Daluo King Clan, the young warrior’s eyes filled with deep apprehension. Within the six domains under the rule of the Daluo King Clan, all mines veins, except those in the Daluo Domain where the king-level tribe resides, have a certain share owned by the Daluo King Clan.

Now, by offering the mine veins that were almost in grasp to the Daluo King Clan, the Wind Spirit Marquis Clan would, at most, be recognized for its contribution. The mine veins would still belong to the Wind Spirit Marquis Clan as before, with the Daluo King Clan only owning a part of the share.

"It was Feng Xiao who was reckless!"

Understanding the reason, the young warrior gave a slight acknowledgment to the elder.

"Realizing this is good enough. Whether it’s the Daluo King Clan or the great dragon that has abruptly risen in the south of the Southern Domain, none are forces our Wind Spirit Marquis Clan can provoke. So, all you need to do is secure your own affairs, justly and openly gather some people, and these great powers will not mind."

The elder’s eyes, too, held a trace of helplessness. Without the king’s action, a legend terrifies a domain, but there are others surpassing the power of the Wind Spirit Marquis Clan in this game of power struggle.

"This subordinate understands your command!"

"Alright, let’s go. First, take a look at the gathered citizens, then figure out how to bring them back to the Wind Spirit Marquis Clan in the Feng Luo Domain. As long as we integrate these women and children, our Wind Spirit Marquis Clan’s strength will surely rise to the next level!"

The three figures transformed into streaks of light, heading into the belly of the Wind Fire Area. And a thousand miles away, at the base of a mountain peak, Jian Jinghong’s sharp presence vanished into nothingness, but still stood firmly planted in the ground like a sword.

Rustle, rustle!

A full quarter of an hour later, rustling sounds came from the depths of the Ancient Forest. A grey bear, as large as five or six Zhang, burst through the Dense Forest, approaching Jian Jinghong. From a distance, the bear spoke human language, saying:

"Brother, we have made quite the haul this time!"