Legendary Clan Chief
Chapter 181 - 181 180 Strategy_1

181: Chapter 180: Strategy_1 181: Chapter 180: Strategy_1 Just as the chieftain of Gu Yuan Tribe, Xiang Lieshan’s words had just landed, an urgent sound of footsteps came from outside the Great Hall, accompanied by a hurried voice that carried a faint sense of weakness and panic.

Hearing this, Xiang Lieshan, originally sitting on the stone chair at the head of the hall, furrowed his brows, his eyes shooting a cold glint.

Before he could speak, the tightly shut stone doors of the Great Hall were flung open from outside.

An icy figure rushed in, followed by the stone doors closing tightly once again.

Who else could it be but the Grand Elder of Gu Yuan Tribe, Xiang Mo!

After several days of arduous travel, he had finally returned to the tribe.

Seeing the figure enter the hall, the gathered elders who were about to speak suddenly swallowed their words.

However, recognizing the newcomer brought both surprise and joy!

“Xiang Mo has been away from the tribe for a long while and nearly missed important tribe matters.

Please punish me, chieftain!”

Xiang Mo gave a slight bow, his head deeply lowering.

Gone was his former arrogance in the Great Wasteland, all pride seemingly having dissipated without a trace.

Fear was even projected on his face.

Originally, his trip to Elemental Stone Mine of Gu Yuan Tribe was based on the notion that the tribe’s chieftain was in retreat and unaware of the affairs of the Great Wasteland.

He secretly harbored the desire to monopolize the Elemental Stone Mine.

The Elemental Stones emanating rich Heaven and Earth Vital Energy were a coveted treasure for countless creatures in the Great Wasteland.

However, his scheme ended in failure.

He completely underestimated the combat power of the indigenous tribes of what he thought was remote and barbaric land, especially that of Gu Yuan Tribe.

Furthermore, as the Grand Elder of Gu Yuan Tribe, one of the four supreme overlord tribes in the Stone Valley, not only had he not seen the Elemental Stones, but most infuriatingly, he was gravely injured by a young man.

By the time he returned to heal his wounds, the news about the Elemental Stone Mine had already spread like wildfire, stirring a storm throughout the land.

Even worse, the medium-grade Elemental Stone Mine was completely mined, leaving it worthless.

Rumors spread throughout the Great Wasteland that Gu Yuan Tribe, more specifically, he the Grand Elder, had depleted the mine.

Being the party involved, he well knew that someone was spreading rumors to slander him.

Therefore, he had no choice but to rush back to the tribe day and night.

News of a medium-grade Elemental Stone Mine in Stone Valley was shocking, and his chieftain, who was always in seclusion, would undoubtedly have heard about it.

As the Grand Elder of Gu Yuan Tribe, he held a high position within the tribe.

However, the tribe wasn’t without its factions and opponents – primarily the second elder, Xiang Qing.

The Grand Elder’s failure to report the Elemental Stone Mine, spurred by his desire to monopolize it, would certainly cause a stir.

Therefore, he spared no effort to rush back to the tribe to resolve the crisis.

Xiang Mo bowed, even beads of sweat started to appear on his face.

Facing the Supreme of Gu Yuan Tribe, all his glory was worthless.

Even his authority and life were held in his hands.

“Grand Elder!”

Gazing at the submissive Xiang Mo before him, Xiang Lieshan shot out a cruel glare from the stone chair, his eyes continuously scanning Xiang Mo.

He had an air of dominance about him.

As the chief of Gu Yuan Tribe, having held the power for two hundred years, he already had his influence deeply rooted in every corner of the tribe.

He was well aware of the various power struggles and scheming within the tribe.

“What is the reason behind these rumors about the Elemental Stone Mine that harm our Gu Yuan Tribe!

As the Grand Elder, you are undoubtedly responsible!”

“Yes!”

Being yelled at by Xiang Lieshan, Xiang Mo could not help but shudder.

His fear of Xiang Lieshan was from the bottom of his heart.

He knew that if he didn’t make a clear explanation, today might be his last day as the Grand Elder.

There were plenty of warriors in Gu Yuan Tribe, and more than just him, Xiang Mo, were Blood Refining Realm Late Phase martial artists.

Not to mention, there were many others coveting his position as the Grand Elder.

It was common to see the crowd turn against one and add insult to injury.

After a moment’s hesitation, Xiang Mo no longer hesitated and said, “Half a month ago, the junior chieftain of the Kui Shui Tribe, a subordinate of our Gu Yuan Tribe, came to seek help.

He did not mention the reason for the clan war with Gu Yuan Tribe.

At that time, the chieftain was in retreat, so I wanted to go and investigate, but I didn’t expect such a rumor to arise!”

“Chieftain, the Grand Elder’s words are not accurate.

Since you were the first to learn about the Elemental Stone Mine, why did you not return to the tribe to discuss important matters?

Instead, it was rumored that you, the Grand Elder of Gu Yuan Tribe, were found near the Elemental Stone Mine and depleted it entirely!”