Legendary Clan Chief
Chapter 174 - 174 173 The storm is coming!

174: Chapter 173: The storm is coming!

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_1 In the dense, sunless Desolate Ancient Forest, all kinds of poisonous insects and toxic haze thickly covered the place.

The ground was littered with thick rotting branches and leaves, emanating a strong smell of decay.

The forest, devoid of human activity all year round, exuded a terrifying, gloomy atmosphere.

An aura of desolation and antiquity permeated this ancient forest.

In this normally deserted Desolate Ancient Forest, clear spring water bubbled up.

Turning into dense foam, the transparent spring water revealed a layer of fine white sand that had long since blanketed the bottom, keeping the surroundings clean.

The spring water that constantly surged forth from the ground flowed out from several tracks around it, quickly seeping into and disappearing among the thick layer of decayed branches and leaves nearby.

At this moment, approximately ten figures stood beside this clear spring, their bodies tense, even in rest.

Each one held tightly onto their weapons, scanning the surroundings repeatedly, vigilant of any movements within the forest.

These ten figures were not companions on a journey.

Though few, they each exuded a hint of ferocity.

Judging from their appearances, they were all swordsmen who eked out a living on the edge of a blade.

A peculiar sight they were- divided into three forces, each party wary of the other.

It seemed they had formed an alliance out of some necessity.

“The poison mist and venomous creatures pervade this forest.

Here, we find a spring we can drink from.

In my opinion, we best rest up quickly and get moving again.

After all, this is no place for a long stay.”

An ordinary-looking, one-finger-missing old man in the group took the initiative to speak.

At the sound of his voice, everyone nodded in agreement.

A while later, the group took turns freshening up beside the spring.

The nine-fingered old man, who had proposed the idea, never moved from his spot, merely observing everyone quietly.

At this point, a bald, stoop-backed middle-aged man, wielding a dark, great bow, glanced at the old man and sneered, “Nine-fingered old man, we’ve been wandering in this Desolate Ancient Forest for days.

Is this the shortcut you mentioned?

We respect you as a senior amongst the swordsmen, which is why we elected you as our leader in the quest for riches.

You’d best give us an explanation.”;

“Exactly!” said another man carrying a bronzed halberd on his back, his eyes flashing as he retorted, “Nine-finger, fellow swordsmen like us live solitary and difficult lives.

We don’t have tribes to rely on and must fight for every resource with our own war sabers.

Rumors of an Elemental Stone vein appearing within the territories of the Gu Yuan Tribe have spread across the Giant Stone Valley.

Surely no swordsman could resist the temptation of Elemental Stones?

If we don’t rush over now, we might not even get a sip of the soup.”

Hearing their words of dissatisfaction, the nine-fingered old man lifted his eyelids slightly and snorted.

“You guys also know we swordsmen don’t belong to a tribe.

We fight daily in the Great Wasteland in order to grow stronger.

We dream of having enough power and wealth to build our own tribes one day so we won’t drift rootlessly like duckweed.

This time, the appearance of an Elemental Stone vein in the Giant Stone Valley is an opportunity for us.

You can leave if you suppose that I am misleading you.

I won’t stop you.”

“Nine-fingers, while what you said is true, we have been wandering through the Ancient Desolate Forest for several days without seeing any sign of exiting this forest.

As cooperation is based on fairness, we do not owe each other any favors.

If there’s no rabbit, don’t send out the eagle; that’s a rule.

You must tell us how many more days it will take to reach the area where the Elemental Stone vein is.”

The birds die for food, and the human for wealth.

After the news of Elemental Stone vein being discovered in the Gu Yuan Tribe was disclosed by survivors, word of it spread throughout the entire Giant Stone Valley, and countless swordsmen and powers flooded this region.

“Go to the Gu Yuan Tribe and pan for gold” has become increasingly popular for countless wandering swordsmen.

Nine-fingered old man was one of these swordsmen.

Unlike others, he stumbled upon this area while chasing a ferocious beast previously, when it was still part of the Black Mountain Tribe’s territory.

Unexpectedly, in just a year, the Black Mountain Tribe had disappeared without a trace, and an Elemental Stone vein had emerged.

With his knowledge of the area, Nine-fingers invited a few swordsmen whom he had some connection with to go to the Elemental Stone vein.

After all, in front of those large tribes, these swordsmen seemed too weak.

To get a share of the Elemental Stone mine, they had no choice but to band together.

Given the aggressive attitude of the old man, the Nine-fingers said after a moment of contemplation, “In less than half a day, we’ll be able to get out of the Desolate Ancient Forest and enter the tribal land of Gu Yuan.

Then, in just half a day’s time, we’ll be able to reach the area where the Elemental Stone vein is.”;

Upon hearing Nine-finger’s words, the group didn’t argue back.

After all, they were a team at the moment, and it’s best not to break the delicate balance before they had obtained the benefits.

After all, they didn’t know how many swordsmen had already arrived or were on their way to the Elemental Stone vein.

“Didn’t they say that the Elemental Stone vein has already been completely mined by the people of Ba Xiang Tribe?”

Just as the group fell silent, a voice arose abruptly.

All eyes immediately shot towards the young swordsman who stood behind Nine-fingers, their ruthless gazes making him tremble.

Deeply exhaling, the Nine-fingered old man’s eyes flashed with a ray of splendor.

He had also heard about this news.

However, faced with the naked desire for Elemental Stones, he still held a trace of luck in his heart.

Elemental Stones!

These were what he had dreamt about.

Even if there was a one in ten thousand chance, he would still fight for it.

“Rumors may not be trustworthy.

It’s just a few slaves who managed to escape by luck.

Perhaps this was a rumor deliberately spread by the Gu Yuan Tribe in order to monopolize the Elemental Stone vein!”

“We have traveled thousands of miles just to have a share of this Elemental Stone vein.

We can’t back out just because of a few rumors!”

The man carrying the great bow agreed; “Exactly, I heard that there are some old grudges between the Gu Yuan Tribe and Bao Xiang Tribe, so this rumor may not be credible.”;

As he spoke, this middle-aged man’s eyes revealed a touch of brutality; “Even if the Elemental Stone vein has been mined out, we have traveled thousands of miles.

We cannot return empty-handed.

I’ve heard that the Gu Yuan Tribe has wiped out several nearby tribes.

Judging from their strength, they simply cannot manage everything around them.

I’ve heard that there’s a treasure mountain here.

They say it contains countless treasure medicines that are hundreds of years old.

If we can’t get the Elemental Stones, we’ll substitute it with these treasure medicines.

Once we obtain the medicines, we will immediately escape into the Great Wasteland.

By then, the Gu Yuan Tribe will be helpless.”;

“So many swordsmen have flooded into their territory.

I think the Gu Yuan Tribe is already overwhelmed.

Even if the tribe has Blood Refining Realm warriors, with so many swordsmen here, there will be a greater chance to stir the pot.

By that time, they can only blame their lack of strength to protect their possessions!”

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