Legendary Clan Chief
Chapter 1176 - 1154: Feng Lin amidst turmoil - A Gamble between Two Parties!

Chapter 1176: Chapter 1154: Feng Lin amidst turmoil - A Gamble between Two Parties!

As martial warriors reach the latter stages of their cultivation, the resources they require naturally become greater in quantity and quality, and the need for Elemental Spirit Stones, Spirit Medicine, and Spirit Grass becomes all the more precious. Without a substantial stockpile of resources, how would one acquire such rare spirit medicines and grasses?

As the ruler of Silaro City, his father, being a direct descendant of the Daluo King, had been in closed-door cultivation for a hundred years in order to break through the King’s Death Barrier, yet he had been unable to take that final step.

However, in order to maintain his body in peak condition at all times, the spirit medicines and treasures he needed were of the highest quality, and it required a massive amount of resources to support his needs every single day.

This state of affairs had been ongoing for a hundred years, and the resources consumed were already countless. If this had not been the King-level Tribe, even a Legendary Tribe would have been dragged down by such profligate spending.

Why does the Daluo King Clan act so domineeringly? In addition to the routine tribute required from each clan every year, they also force their way into the mine veins of various regions. It is because their family business is vast, and there are too many places where money must be spent.

Thus, reaching out towards the Southern Domain and Wind Fire Area, although it received the consent of the Daluo King, is better understood as a move to acquire more benefits. Compared to the consumption of other martial practitioners, the cultivation of the Daluo King is like a black hole.

"Someone come."

Soon, another warrior appeared before the Lord of Silaro City.

"Hurry to Feng Luo Domain, tell the elders there’s no need to wait any longer, quickly take down the Wind Spirit Marquis Clan. Tell them that there’s only one saying from the lord of this city, ’Those who follow me shall prosper; those who oppose me shall perish!’"

"Yes!"

With the order taken, a large black eagle soared from the lord’s residence and vanished into the sky as a streak of black light in a blink of an eye!

...

In Feng Luo Domain, Wind Spirit Marquis Clan.

At this moment, Elder Feng Sanqian, dispatched to Daluo Region by the clan leader Feng Jiu Tian, had returned. However, the atmosphere in the Tribal Grand Hall was one of oppressive silence.

Many of the elders, including the lord of Wind Spirit City, wore bitter expressions. Of course, there were also some warriors sitting with their eyes closed, seemingly lost in meditation, appearing utterly detached.

They’ve made their move!

Although he could not be sure of the Daluo King Clan’s next step, at this moment, Feng Jiu Tian knew that the Daluo King Clan had taken action against his Wind Spirit Marquis Clan!

In fact, ever since he assumed the position of the clan leader of the Wind Spirit Marquis Clan, he had imagined this day would come. But he hadn’t anticipated that it would truly arrive, and even more so during his tenure as the clan leader.

Could it be that the long-inherited Wind Spirit Marquis Clan was going to be destroyed by his hands?

As for the insiders planted by the Daluo King Clan within their tribe, he was equally aware of them, but what could he do about that knowledge?

The Daluo King Clan’s coveting gaze on Feng Luo Domain is something that successive clan leaders couldn’t have been unaware of. Even among the previous generations, there were three clan leaders who died under mysterious circumstances, and on two occasions, successive clan leaders fell within a decade, without leaving a single clue. Such outcomes, if described as coincidental, would convince no one.

Moreover, every time a clan leader fell, it was a crisis for the Wind Spirit Marquis Clan. Supported by the Daluo King Clan, rival branches fought for the position of the clan leader. Thankfully, the remaining branches of the Wind Spirit Marquis Clan united to thwart the Daluo King Clan’s conspiracies.

Even he had been attacked several times, only escaping by luck. He had thought that even if the Daluo King Clan harbored plots, they wouldn’t act so overtly. But he had underestimated the Daluo King Clan.

They are the only kings of these six domains of the earth! This is the true method of the Daluo King Clan!

Perhaps, after multiple failures to bolster certain warriors in the clan with covert means, the Daluo King Clan lost patience. Now, it seems, they are ready to take direct action.

A wisp of imperceptible killing intent flashed in Feng Jiu Tian’s eyes as it swept over a certain figure in the grand hall. These were the culprits behind the catastrophe of the Wind Spirit Marquis Clan, some of whom had been reproducing within the Wind Spirit Marquis Clan for generations, but in the end, they were the ungrateful backstabbers.

"Clan leader, can the Daluo King Clan really do this? After our Wind Spirit Marquis Clan has paid tribute year after year under their rule, won’t they fear alienating other clans with such actions?" asked an elder, his voice filled with misery.

"Are there even other clans left?" replied Elder Feng Sanqian with a hint of helplessness.

That instantly silenced the vocal elder.

Indeed, what other clans are there? Under the Daluo Kingdom, aside from Feng Luo Domain and Qiong Luo Domain, the other four regions had already been completely subdued by the Daluo King Clan. Although the Daluo King Clan is very secretive about its operations, some information is still known to them.

Until now, they did not understand why the Daluo King Clan acted so aggressively, intervening in all benefits under its rule, and still remaining unsatisfied. What exactly are they after, not leaving any room for others?

"Furthermore, this time has given the Daluo King Clan an excellent opportunity. I’m sure the elders have already heard the rumors spreading outside—that our Wind Spirit Marquis Clan intends to break away from the Daluo King Clan," he continued.

At this, a wave of dread filled the hearts of the warriors in the hall. The source of this message could never be the Wind Spirit Marquis Clan, and they had neither the inclination nor the courage to break away from the Daluo King Clan without reason.

Obviously, the origin of this message and how it spread so rapidly throughout the entire Daluo Region in such a short span, indicating a great amount of power behind it, was self-evident.

"Clan leader."

At this moment, the previously meditating Elder Thirteen opened his eyes. Unlike the others in the grand hall, his gaze held a tinge of excitement.

"Our Wind Spirit Marquis Clan rules over millions of tribespeople and the entire Feng Luo Domain. I beseech you, clan leader, to prioritize the greater good, and not let our Wind Spirit Marquis Clan and the lives within Feng Luo Domain come to ruin."

"What, does the clan leader need to renounce his own Martial Arts and then go to the Daluo King Clan to admit his guilt, before handing over the entire Wind Spirit Marquis Clan on a silver platter!"

Suddenly, a wild and violent aura erupted from Feng Jiu Tian.

"Your subordinate never said such a thing, but if the clan leader himself thinks so, it’s not impossible. Just for your personal desires, are you willing to drag down the millions of our clansmen to their graves? Can you really bear to do this?"

Confronted with Feng Jiu Tian’s roar, Elder Thirteen seemed to be too lazy to hide his true feelings, and coldly smirked back at Feng Jiu Tian.

"You... your strength!"

The next moment, Feng Jiu Tian was greatly shocked; Elder Thirteen was not at all overwhelmed by his aura.

Within the elders of the Wind Spirit Marquis Clan, his strength was ranked at thirteen, at the Stage Eight Realm of the Towering Realm, but now, he stood his ground against Feng Jiu Tian, which clearly meant he had entered the Half-King Realm.

"Surprised, aren’t you!"

Elder Thirteen snorted coldly and said, "Considering that you have been in charge of the Wind Spirit Marquis Clan for many years, and have rendered meritorious service, I am giving you one piece of advice. Submit to the Daluo King Clan. Don’t indulge in those unrealistic fantasies. That way, you might luckily keep your life. Otherwise, it won’t just be you, but the end of your relatives as well, and you should be aware of that!"

"You... our Wind Spirit Marquis Clan has supported you for generations, and yet you turn around and bite the hand that feeds you. You truly are heartless and ungrateful."

Suddenly, an elder in the Great Hall pointed at Elder Thirteen and burst out, his eyes filled with barely concealed rage.

"Aren’t you afraid I will report the shameful deeds of the Daluo King Clan to the Human Ancestral Court!"

The eyes of Feng Jiu Tian became even colder.

"Haha!"

Elder Thirteen laughed and said, "The rule that has been in place since ancient times in the human race is that kings protect their territories. On any land guarded by a king, the Ancestral Court will retreat, leaving only a few symbolic elders stationed there. This is also to preserve the strength of the human race to the greatest extent. Right now, under the governance of the Daluo Region, do you think those few elders will care about your affairs?"

Feng Jiu Tian did not rebut Elder Thirteen’s words; he understood the actions of the Daluo King Clan over the years. If the Ancestral Court was not aware, it would be very strange. Clearly, the elders left in each region had already sided with the Daluo King Clan.

Elder Thirteen’s eyes flashed with disdain, and then he continued, "Even if you went to Two Realms Mountain, in comparison with a legend and a king-level tribe, which is more important? As the clan leader, you should know, right? Moreover, the entire Desolate Wilds knows that it is you, Feng Jiu Tian, who broke faith and wanted to break away from the Daluo King Clan!"

"Don’t forget, you have the blood of our Wind Spirit Marquis Clan in your veins. When the Daluo King Clan arrives, based on their conduct in other domains, do you think you will come out better off? It’s all in vain, aren’t you afraid of bringing disaster upon yourself?"

The eyes of Feng San Qian Elder burned with rage.

"Haha, what if the blood flowing in this elder’s veins belongs to the great Daluo royal family, and my surname was Luo instead of Feng?"

What!

At this, all the elders in the hall were shocked. They had originally thought that Elder Thirteen was simply colluding with the Daluo King Clan, because his lineage had been growing within the Wind Spirit Marquis Clan for generations, but they never expected this twist.

"Surprised, aren’t you!"

Looking at the shock on everyone’s faces in the Grand Hall, Elder Thirteen carried a hint of arrogance.

"Honored elders, the clan leader is stubbornly determined to act alone, disregarding the lives and deaths of the millions in our clan. Do you really want to accompany him to his grave?"

His gaze swept across the entire Great Hall, and seeing the expressions of the elders, the corners of his mouth curled up once again as he said, "My fellow elders, think carefully. This next step you take could be safe and even bring you rewards, or it could lead to death and destruction, implicating your relatives as well."

After saying this, he paused, as if blaming himself, lightly tapped his head and then continued, "Oh, I forgot, the strong ones from the Daluo King Clan are already heading towards Wind Spirit, and I assume they will arrive soon!"

His voice was calm, but the threat was unmistakably clear, making the air in the entire hall suddenly become tense.

Clap! Clap! Clap!

Just then, the sound of clapping grew from a distance to near outside the Great Hall.

"Who is it!"

Suddenly, Elder Thirteen bellowed.

"Good, such ungrateful wretches, truly an eye-opener for Tian!"

Right after, two figures just like that directly stepped into the Great Hall.

"It’s you!"

Upon seeing Tian Fang’s figure, Elder Thirteen was taken aback, clearly not expecting Tian Fang and Yun Wei to be the arrivals.

But Tian Fang ignored him, instead circumventing him to come before Feng Jiu Tian, and spoke softly, "Clan Leader Jiu, with the current situation being what it is, apart from my Gu Yuan Tribe, who else can keep you safe? Do you have any other options?"

"How did you come in, the Daluo..."

Tian Fang interrupted Elder Thirteen, and, mimicking his earlier action, tapped his own head and said, "Oh, right, I forgot, when I came to Wind Spirit, I encountered several strong ones in a valley a hundred miles away. Unfortunately, they wanted to challenge me to a Formation Method contest. Reluctantly, I had to lay down a grand sky-ranked formation. I guess they’re still trapped in there!"