Legendary Clan Chief
Chapter 1245 - 1212 Swords Drawn, Crossbows Cocked - Killing a Chicken to Warn the Monkeys!

Chapter 1245: Chapter 1212 Swords Drawn, Crossbows Cocked - Killing a Chicken to Warn the Monkeys!

Hidden Clans and Ancient Clans have proliferated for too long on this ancient Earth, enjoying the resources produced by the Earth—it is natural that they cannot give up these resources that aid the development of the tribe.

The vast Earth has the human tribes at the frontline, with the need to dispatch troops against the aggression of alien tribes; they only need to quietly scrape up resources and peacefully develop their tribe!

Such a scenario, passed down from their ancestors, has long since become a habit. Whatever happens, it won’t affect the development of their Hidden Families!

The Supreme Overlord of the Xiangyang Family, his eyelids drooping, covering his turbid eyes, showed no reaction to Xiao Chen’s words, leaving the surrounding Ancient Clan Warriors to cry out.

"Since ancient times, our human clan rules have been handed down for a long time; King Xiao understands reason."

"Xiao Clan Leader is magnanimous; with King Xiao presiding over dozens of human territories in the Eastern Wasteland Southern Domain, we will surely rest without worries in the future!"

...

One after another, Ancient Clan Leaders called out to Xiao Chen, even making frequent gestures to the opposing tribe leaders, unable to hide the excitement in their eyes.

How about that? The grudges between the Hidden Families and these legendary tribes that shepherd a region aren’t just from yesterday; if these Legendary Marquis Departments presiding over a region are the official lords of their territory, then these Hidden Ancient Clans are the clandestine Supreme Overlords.

Whatever happens in the territory is a matter for those Legendary Marquis Departments, but when it comes to seizing resources, they wouldn’t give an inch!

At this moment, Xiao Chen clearly stated that he would follow the old human clan rules and that there would be no revolution, leading all the Ancient Clan Warriors to believe that even if Xiao Chen was powerful, he would have to submit to the status quo.

After all, combined, the Hidden Families and Ancient Clans were a formidable force. If they stirred, all the human territories under the Gu Yuan Tribe would be thrown into chaos; clearly, they thought Xiao Chen wouldn’t dare take that risk, especially since the King-level Tribe had just been established.

Watching the smug Ancient Clan warriors across from them, numerous tribe leaders couldn’t help but feel a surge of anger in their hearts, yet still, they suppressed their rage.

Emperor Xiangyang and the other three great kings exchanged glances, their eyes filled with doubt—unexpected that Xiao Chen would be so accommodating, not making any move since the forging of the King-level Tribe. However, this was the Gu Yuan Clan’s internal affair, something they wouldn’t interfere in. Their presence today was to celebrate the Gu Yuan Clan’s rise to a King-level Tribe; they wouldn’t get involved in anything else.

As for the Celestial Seal King and several others, they paid little heed to the current turmoil in the Great Hall.

"I am a bit older and thus overly confident. To Xiao Clan Leader, the ascension of the Gu Yuan Clan to a King-level Tribe is a blessing to the many human territories in the Eastern Wasteland Southern Domain."

At that moment, for some reason, the Xiangyang Family’s Supreme Overlord stood up, signaling to Xiao Chen.

Xiao Chen responded without any discourtesy, waiting for Xiang Song’s following words.

"Xiao Clan Leader, our Hidden Families are scattered across the territories governed by the Gu Yuan. Now that the Gu Yuan Clan has forged a King-level Tribe, we all naturally look up to the Gu Yuan as the lead horse!" Xiang Song’s voice was calm, as though he was quite content to acquiesce.

"Yes, yes, yes, we all obey the Gu Yuan Clan!"

Seeing Xiang Song speaking out, the rest of the Ancient Clan leaders all echoed in agreement.

"Our ancestors have made great meritorious service for our human race; it is natural that our human tribesmen respect them. Although Xiao Mou did not live in the same era as them, I have great respect for these predecessors, and there is nothing to say about the blessings and graces of our ancestors for the younger generations!"

Xiao Chen’s words made the eyes of many Ancient Clan warriors even brighter!

"Xiao Clan Leader is correct. Our ancestors fought bloody battles for our human race; now we the descendants are just obtaining some necessary resources for the tribes, and some people are envious, truly unreasonable."

"Exactly, the ancestors’ grace and blessings allow the descendants to thrive. Our ancestors battled for the Earth, and now we’re just gathering some resources to proliferate our race, yet some people can’t bear to see it!"

"Could the blood shed by our ancestors and the tribesmen they protected not justify us descendants in mining some veins?"

...

Seeing Xiao Chen being so ’thoughtful’, these Ancient Clan warriors started to become more vocal.

On the contrary, this situation gave Xiang Song an ominous feeling, but there being more than a dozen kings in the Great Hall, it was difficult for him to signal anything.

Listening to the rising clamor in the Great Hall, a cold light flashed in Xiao Chen’s eyes—these Aristocratic Ancient Clans thought by banding together, Xiao Chen would have to yield; they really didn’t understand the breadth of heaven and earth.

But in just an instant, Xiao Chen’s icy glare was concealed, and his voice rang out once more: "What the lords say is of course common sense. Ancestors who fought bloody battles to protect tribesmen are heroes of our human race. If their descendants cannot live in peace, would it not chill the hearts of the ancestors, and how then could other warriors fight bloody battles?"

"Do the lords today receive just because of the achievements of your ancestors? Are the high levels of our human race overlooking what is obtained?"

"Of course!" A warrior from the Ancient Clan exclaimed.

"In the old days, my family fought to death, and the human race’s higher-ups specifically relocated my family to the Han Mountain Region to recuperate, granting us hunting grounds and mine veins to sustain the needs of our race!"

"Xiao Clan Leader, we all have the Eastern Emperor’s Edict as proof, naturally not daring to deceive the king!"

"Good!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Chen bellowed, his eyes blazing with sharp light.

Not good!

Seeing Xiao Chen act like this, King Xiang Song’s heart suddenly trembled violently.

"Since all of you hold the Eastern Emperor’s Imperial Edict, my Gu Yuan Tribe naturally wouldn’t dare to disobey it."

Reaching this point, Xiao Chen paused and his gaze shifted towards another side, focusing on the warriors from the legendary tribes of the various territories.

"Let it be clear to you, the Eastern Emperor’s Edict must not be violated!"

Immediately, some warriors reacted and echoed, "We shall heed the King’s command and dare not defy the Imperial Edict!"

"Idiots!"

King Xiang Song cursed inwardly. It was true that they held the Eastern Emperor’s Imperial Enfeoffment, which was the command that allowed them to migrate to a certain territory to thrive, but the Edict certainly didn’t state that they could arbitrarily seize mine veins and disregard the ruling tribes of all territories.

Now, which of the aristocratic ancient clans that controlled mine veins and resources wasn’t exceeding by far too much? On the entire earth, wherever a mine vein was discovered, they would forcibly intervene.

They even secretly contested against the Legendary Marquis Department overseeing the territories, something that the Imperial Edicts never authorized!

In just a short moment, some ancient clan warriors also came to their senses.

"King, ever since we followed the Imperial Command, we have kept to our own, closing our doors and staying out of the disputes of the Wilderness, strictly adhering to the Imperial Edict."

King Xiang Song spoke, and though there was a bunch of oblivious people behind him, they were all in the same boat and needed to stand up now.

"What a great example of staying within one’s bounds, what an admirable closed-door policy!" Xiao Chen’s voice boomed like thunder, reverberating throughout the Great Hall.

"Should this King report to the East Emperor Palace and request rewards for your ’well-behaved’ conduct?"

Instantly, the Great Hall fell into a deep silence; it was only then that the warriors realized the significance.

Some of the tribe’s warriors even felt a great joy. These hidden aristocratic ancient clans were truly overbearing and could even be described as insatiable. In times of trouble, they would shut themselves away, hiding far off, but once there were resources, they would definitely intervene.

The actions of the hidden ancient clans had long drawn dissent from the tribes of various domains, but they could only feel anger without daring to take any action. However, now that the Gu Yuan Clan was rising, they finally found a backer.

"Xiao Clan Leader, you are too harsh. Our clans’ ancestors shed blood for the Human Race, and propagating in the various domains was also sanctioned by the Eastern Emperor’s Edict. Is Clan Leader Xiao questioning the Emperor’s judgment?"

At this moment, King Xiang Song spoke out. Although he was reluctant to confront Xiao Chen, he had no choice but to proceed as any concession would mean the retreat of the entire hidden ancient clans.

"Xiangyang Imperial Clan, Xiangyang Emperor Clan!" Xiao Chen barked coldly.

Hearing this, King Xiang Song’s face took on a hint of arrogance.

Emperor Xiangyang was Xiangyang Imperial Clan’s glory, a Supreme Strong One among men, second only to the Emperor.

Being called an Emperor wasn’t something any peak king could attain. Among the Hundred Clans, Emperor was a title of respect for a half-step Emperor: a Strong One who had begun to condense their Small World, aspiring to embark on the Emperor’s path.

Emperor Xiangyang, a lineage of Empyrean Blood from a half-step Emperor, even though the Emperor was no longer present and the clan had declined somewhat, it was still an Emperor Clan. If a powerful being were to be born in the clan one day, it might not be impossible to revive the Emperor’s glory.

Thus, the Xiangyang Imperial Clan, among the hidden families in the entire Eastern Wasteland Southern Domain and close to a hundred Human Territories, held a fame not to be underestimated.

"Back then, the Emperor battled on behalf of the Emperor against the Hundred Clans, his Empyrean Blood scattered across All Heavens and Myriad Realms. Now, the Xiangyang Imperial Clan has been passed down for three generations, each one weaker than the last, having fallen to such a state. Even Emperor Xiangyang’s reputation has been utterly lost by your hands!"

What!

At that moment, everyone was taken aback by Xiao Chen’s words, leaving no face for the Xiangyang Imperial Clan.

An Emperor Clan was not even in his eyes.

"Clan Leader Xiao, you..."

King Xiang Song stood up, pointing at Xiao Chen, while the other warriors had already become deathly silent, this scene exceeding all their expectations.

"My Imperial-Meridian Great Clan is not one to be insulted lightly by just any king!" King Xiang Song’s voice was filled with a chill, as this was no longer just about the hidden clans, but also the glory of the Xiangyang Imperial Clan.

"Today, Clan Leader Xiao must give an explanation to the Xiangyang Imperial Clan in front of many families, otherwise, do not blame my Xiangyang Imperial Clan for disrespecting the King-level Tribe; a newly promoted tribe is not even worthy of our regard!"

The atmosphere in the Great Hall became fraught with tension, even the threat of violence was palpable.

"And what can Xiangyang do?"

Xiao Chen’s eyes likewise exploded with cold sharpness. He took issue with the Xiangyang Imperial Clan specifically because they were too obstructive; among all the hidden clans under the Gu Yuan Clan’s rule, everyone looked up to the Xiangyang Clan as their leader.

"If you wish to engage in dishonorable deeds, this King wouldn’t mind leading a suppression of rebellion on the Human Realm’s earth once more!"