Legendary Clan Chief
Chapter 324 - 315

Chapter 324: 315

Inside the Great Hall, the crowd became silent under the weight of oppression before turning somewhat wild. The elders of the Gu Yuan Tribe were fixated on Xiao Chen with a sparkle in their eyes, seemingly waiting for his decision. As for the warriors who joined the tribe later, they appeared lost in thought.

Regarding this, Xiao Chen didn’t express anything. He understood that to every Human Warrior in the Giant Stone Valley, the Iron Hoof Tribe was an insurmountable mountain. Now, this towering mountain threatened to topple and crush their tribe. This was a challenge for all the warriors in the Great Hall. Warriors were not saints; not everyone possessed a calm composure in the face of impending calamity.

After a moment, Xiao Chen decided to put more pressure on them. Even though he already had a plan, he remained uneasy about some of the warriors in the tribe. This could be considered the most formidable crisis the Gu Yuan Tribe had faced since its establishment. It was vital for him to eliminate any concealed risks in the tribe beforehand.

For a tribe like Gu Yuan, many members were outsiders who were won over and merged in. Though they felt a sense of belonging, their loyalty was not steadfast. Faced with such impending disaster, they could easily waver and betray their oaths. This potential betrayal had to be prevented.

As for the original tribe members, Xiao Chen wasn’t worried. These people were either his direct disciples or those who he trusted and handpicked for promotion. However, he felt the need to reassess those warriors who had been integrated into the Gu Yuan Tribe. At this critical point in time, utmost vigilance was called for. Any potential changes could not be overlooked. With this in mind, a hint of killing intent flashed in Xiao Chen’s eyes.

"Our Gu Yuan Tribe is located in the remote parts of the Giant Stone Valley. The surrounding Human War Tribes are few and aren’t strong enough to threaten us. If a war envoy seeks to oppose our Gu Yuan Tribe, he will probably enlist the four overlord tribes in the Giant Stone Valley. These four tribes are quite distant, and it would take them a sizeable amount of time to mobilize their forces. Given that the aforementioned war envoy has also been gravely injured by our tribal leader, our Gu Yuan Tribe likely has about ten days to prepare for the upcoming crisis. Of course, this pertains to a crucial matter concerning the existence of our tribe, so we cannot just rely on subjective speculations to make a decision. Perhaps the time we have is shorter. Regardless, our Gu Yuan Tribe should prepare for the worst!"

What!

"Only ten days’ time!"

In ten days, the Gu Yuan Tribe’s strength would be hard-pressed to increase. Even migration wouldn’t help much in this time frame. They wouldn’t be able to run far in the Great Wasteland, especially considering the weak, elderly tribespeople among them.

"What’s worse is that three days of the estimated ten-day period have already passed!"

At the next moment, Xiao Chen uttered another sentence that sent a wave of despair throughout the crowd. Was this their death countdown? Were they to die in the internal strife amongst their own kind?

With his eyes closed slightly, Xiao Chen released his soul power like a tidal wave, which swept through the entire Great Hall. The reactions of everyone at this moment - fear, stupefaction, determination - were imprinted in his mind. Under the pressing matter of survival, all of these emotions came pouring out.

"As leader of the Gu Yuan Tribe, I, Xiao Chen, will face any challenges alongside you. Even if I die in battle, I won’t disgrace the ancestors of the Gu Yuan Tribe. I am giving you the opportunity to make a choice: you can stay with the tribe or you can leave, going into hiding in the Great Wasteland!"

"Tribe leader, there’s no need for you to speak."

At this moment, a sudden voice interrupted Xiao Chen’s speech.

"I, Lin Shan, am a ghost of Gu Yuan even in death. Since the founding of the Gu Yuan Tribe, we have never abandoned our own or fled for our lives selfishly. We defend the well-being and legacy of our tribe and protect our progeny. Now is the time for us, the men of Gu Yuan, to defend the honor of our tribe. Even if our blood spills across the Great Wasteland, we must never surrender!"

"Yes! Even if our blood spills across the Great Wasteland, we must never surrender!"

"I’d rather fight to the death than surrender and struggle to survive. Better to die standing than to live on my knees!"

Several figures in the Great Hall stood up and cried out loudly. Feeling the fervor of their companions, the Blood Refining Realm Warriors who had joined the Gu Yuan Tribe also stood up and echoed their sentiments. This was something Xiao Chen hadn’t anticipated.

"Tribe leader, I, Meng Yue, understand your concerns. But ever since my tribe joined Gu Yuan, we’ve been treated equitably. You showed great trust in us and even appointed me as a War Soldier Chief. I receive a generous salary, something I never had before. Now that the tribe is in trouble, how could I, who has been blessed by your kindness, betray the tribe and flee? The Gu Yuan tribe nurtures its warriors and protects its people. I’d rather die honourably, and I’m willing to be the first one."

"Count me in as well. I, Xi Ming, share the same benefits, so it is my duty to protect the continuity of our tribe. I’m prepared to fight to the death without regret!"

"Count me in as well!"

Under the passionate declarations of countless people, a formidable will to fight filled the entire Great Hall.

Xiao Chen took a deep breath and saw the warmth in the hearts of the crowd. Humans may fear death, but they are never lacking in loyalty."

"Tribe leader, ever since we joined the Gu Yuan Tribe, we abandoned our former identities. Our sole identity is now members of the Gu Yuan Tribe. When our home is in danger, Let’s mark it, there’s no way we can change that." Even if we flee, we’ll always bear the mark of the Gu Yuan Tribe, and that won’t change."

"Living in this world, we face many choices. You all have to think clearly. If you leave now, there’s a chance you might live. I, your tribe leader, have given you an opportunity to make that decision. If you miss it, you’ll have no chance to regret it later. Otherwise, the fate of those five men a few days ago will await you."

The Great Hall became eerily silent, to the point where you could hear the pulsating rhythm of the blood coursing through their veins.

One quarter of an hour passed......

No one moved.

Two quarters of an hour passed......

Still, no one took a step.

Three quarters of an hour......

It seemed as if everyone in the Great Hall was restrained, unable to move an inch.

Boom boom boom!

The next moment, Xiao Chen got up from his stone chair and went over to everyone, helping them stand up one by one.

Then a clear voice rang out.

"You’ve made your decision, prepared to stake your life, even if it means burying it with the Gu Yuan Tribe!"

"Tribe leader, how would you make the decision if you were us?" Instead of answering Xiao Chen’s words, someone asked a question back.

With his back to everyone, Xiao Chen’s gaze was steady, and his voice was firm.

"Nothing else, fight to the death!"

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