Legendary Clan Chief
Chapter 964 - 947: Protection from the Shadows - The Sacrifice of the Purple Snake!

Chapter 964: Chapter 947: Protection from the Shadows - The Sacrifice of the Purple Snake!

Xiao Chen’s gaze swept over Tian Fang and then sequentially scanned each of the disciples, finally resting on Long Tian and Kun Peng.

These two disciples had spent some days fighting against exotic beasts and foreign tribes in the Crystal Stone Wasteland, enduring the baptism of blood, which stripped much of their youthful naivety and made them appear much steadier.

Although there was still competition between the two, their rivalry had become more restrained, and the mutual hostility they once harbored had melted away.

"Although most of you practice the way of Combat Qi, the physique is the foundation that supports Combat Qi. This is why even those warriors who are not meticulous in cultivating their physical bodies still possess great physical strength," Xiao Chen said after a few moments of contemplation.

"The Physique for War may not compare to those who specialize in body refinement, but it likewise needs to reach a level capable of withstanding one’s own Battle Qi Realm. Otherwise, it’s difficult to unleash one’s full potential and exert all one’s strength against enemies," he added as he addressed the disciples, causing them to look at one another, aware that their physical resilience far exceeded that of their peers.

This was all thanks to Xiao Chen’s guidance, and their rapid advancement was also due to their solid physiques, which allowed them to enhance their strength without any reservations.

It was for this reason that Xiao Chen had the confidence to let these disciples under his tutelage enhance their powers!

The next moment, several White Jade Bottles appeared beside each disciple.

"Within these jade bottles are elixirs I have crafted to enhance your strength: Bodhi Body Casting Pills to elevate your physique, six-rotation Divine Soul Pills to enhance your spirit realm, and Purifying Spirit Pills to purify your Combat Qi," Xiao Chen explained.

He paused and continued, "The clan will provide you with ample blood essence, and although this blood essence has been purified by the Blood Fusion Tower, your recent rapid increase in power may inevitably accumulate some blood poison. The Purifying Spirit Pills are meant for refining these toxins from your body."

As Xiao Chen’s gaze once again swept over the disciples, it invigorated them, and upon seeing this, he spoke again.

"My methods may appear to be aiding the growth by pulling up the seedlings, but the Desolate Wilds are perilous, filled with concealed risks that you will only polish away through future battles amidst bloodshed," he said.

"We understand," the disciples responded.

"You all wish to go out and govern cities, don’t you? I have only one condition: This time in seclusion, unless you reach the level of a Venerable, you are not permitted to go out for trials!" Xiao Chen decreed sharply.

"Yes!" the disciples shouted back in unison.

"I will order Blood Fiend Elder to return to the clan, and together with the defense of Zhen Nan City, we will construct eight fortresses in the eight directions of the Border Wasteland Region, to be manned by the eight of you brothers!" Xiao Chen said.

"As for where you wish to be stationed, that’s for you brothers to discuss among yourselves. However, whether you can go out and take charge of a city will depend on your own abilities to seize the opportunity!" he added.

"We will surely not disappoint Master’s expectations!" The disciples quickly gathered their spiritual pills and replied to Xiao Chen.

Nodding his head, Xiao Chen then signaled to Luli, who had been fluttering beside them. Luli approached and with a light laugh said, "Little ones, come with me."

This time in seclusion, they needed Luli to open a special space-time for them.

Soon, only Yun Wei was left in front of Xiao Chen. Although she was the strongest among the many disciples, with her cultivation at the seventh level of the Towering Realm, she was also the one Xiao Chen worried about the most.

"Master, you needn’t worry. As long as there are no kings, Wei’er will not face danger. Moreover, Wei’er’s fortune has reached the peak of grand completion, capable of borrowing the fortunes of our Gu Yuan Tribe," she assured him.

"Now, I feel I have reached a bottleneck, stuck at grand completion in the way of fortune and unable to advance. Perhaps, this time out of the tribe will be the moment for Wei’er to fully advance on the path of fortune," Yun Wei contemplated.

"Alright," Xiao Chen could only nod in response, as the way of fortune really gave him a headache.

"Husband, Wei’er is your disciple and a member of our Gu Yuan Tribe. Our whole tribe enjoys the fortunes of the entire Border Wasteland Region. In the Border Wasteland Region, Wei’er will face no harm," Mu Qing reassured him.

Before long, Xiao Chen left the small dwelling, leaving Mu Qing and Yun Wei to chat, as there were indeed many matters to attend to within the tribe. Although the Tribal Elders could share the burden, some matters required the clan leader himself to handle, with no one else being qualified.

Inside the Moon Gazing Secret Realm,

"Clan Leader," greeted someone as Xiao Chen stepped in, and the massive form of the Star Beast, Dragon Blood Moon Gazing Rhinoceros, appeared before him.

"Old Cow, why have you shrunk?" Xiao Chen remarked upon seeing the rhinoceros leader, whose body was still immense but noticeably smaller than before, though its power had clearly increased.

The advancement of exotic beasts in strength was slow but straightforward, requiring only sufficient energy refinement to improve. Before reaching the level of a five-star exotic beast, there was no need for enlightenment—merely a continuous increase in strength.

With the Gu Yuan Tribe’s abundant supply of Spirit Medicine, supplying the rhinoceros with elixirs was not problematic; it merely required concentrating the essence of the Spirit Medicine. Alchemists from the Hundred Herbs Hall could do this, ensuring a steady supply of elixirs for the rhinoceros.

Now, the presence of the Moon Gazing Rhinoceros was powerful enough to match, or even surpass, an eighth stage warrior of the human Towering Realm.

Hearing Xiao Chen’s words, Old Bull couldn’t help but chuckle with a hearty laugh; however, its large mouth, resembling a bloody cavity, appeared somewhat terrifying.

"Lord Qingjiao has favored me and lent a hand to purify the origin bloodline within my body; hence, although my body has shrunk, my strength has increased several-fold," Old Bull said.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Chen’s spiritual will swept over and indeed discovered that the aura of dragon might within Moon Gazing Rhinoceros had deepened by more than several times.

"Not only me, but even the youngsters of our tribe have also received Lord Qingjiao’s aid," Old Bull added excitedly.

At this moment, Old Bull was extremely excited; the strength of their Moon Gazing Rhinoceros group had soared in these past few years, and as their leader, he naturally felt joyous.

"Currently, there are already ten Moon Gazing Rhinoceroses who have ascended to the four-star realm, half of whom are as strong as Old Bull was; and then there are the other youngsters..."

A quarter of an hour later, Xiao Chen could no longer bear Moon Gazing Rhinoceros’s self-praising and vanished, streaking towards where Lord Qingjiao was.

"For what matter does the chief seek me out?"

Lord Qingjiao still surged within flames, his aura becoming even more grandiose after his injuries had healed.

In the next moment, a streak of light flew from Xiao Chen’s hand towards Lord Qingjiao. Catching it with some confusion, he saw that it was a White Jade Box.

"Inside the box, there are some elixirs to enhance strength. Apart from three Nine-turn Divine Soul Pills, the other spiritual pills have no names. They were crafted especially for you, using heavenly grade spirit medicine gathered over seven thousand years," Xiao Chen said.

"Each of these spiritual pills is formed from the essence of more than ten seven-thousand-year-old spirit medicines, containing vast amounts of medicinal power, enough to replenish the deficits caused by your injuries over ten thousand years and even enhance your strength further!"

"As for the cultivation of exotic beasts, although I am not quite familiar, after entering the five-star realm, I assume that, similar to humans, there is also cultivation of the soul. The Nine-turn Divine Soul Pills are meant to enhance soul power," Xiao Chen added.

Hearing Xiao Chen’s words, Lord Qingjiao’s eyes shone keenly; for beings at their level, especially exotic beasts, advancing in realms required multiple times more resources compared to humans of the same realm.

In fact, with the recovery from his injuries and recent rest, his strength already rivalled that of the first step on the Warrior’s Path in the Human Realm.

After securing the spiritual pills, Lord Qingjiao chuckled softly. If he had not joined the Gu Yuan Clan, he wouldn’t have known when his injuries would have recovered, let alone obtaining such spiritual pills. Spirit medicines over seven thousand years old were extremely scarce even in the Desolate Land.

"Surely the chief didn’t come just for the matter of the spiritual pills?" Lord Qingjiao then remarked with a smile, leaving the flame lava and sitting on a stone chair beside Xiao Chen.

"Indeed," Xiao Chen nodded, then proceeded, "My disciples will soon be heading out to guard a city."

At this, Xiao Chen’s tone became serious, "I wish for you to lurk in the shadows to protect my disciples’ safety."

"But chief has several disciples, and if they go out to gain experience, they surely won’t all be in the same place. Alone, how can I protect them comprehensively?" Lord Qingjiao frowned and questioned.

"Moreover, each of my disciples carries a Token of End of the World Tower; as long as they are in the Border Wasteland Region and face danger, they can instantly teleport back. Unless they encounter a very formidable crisis or leave the Border Wasteland Region!"

"Indeed," Xiao Chen agreed, then continued, "Indeed, they carry the Token of End of the World Tower, which can bring them back unless they face an irresistible force. I am not too worried about these youngsters’ safety. My only concern is my second disciple, Yun Wei; although the other disciples’ talents are decent, they are unlikely to draw the attention of other races, except for Wei’er."

Upon hearing Xiao Chen’s words, Lord Qingjiao fell silent, not offering a response, though he had seen Yun Wei before, whose movements were enigmatic.

Yun Wei gave him an odd feeling—not because of her talent or strength, but because of a direct resonance he felt in his soul.

Yun Wei had a great secret on her!

"Agreed!" After a short contemplation, Lord Qingjiao accepted the command.

Hearing this, Xiao Chen said, "First, refine these spiritual pills and enhance your strength."

Xiao Chen felt some relief, knowing Lord Qingjiao would be secretly protecting Yun Wei. The rulers of different races were not likely to descend upon the Human World Earth lightly.

With this arrangement, even if top-tier semi-Kings from other races were to descend, with Lord Qingjiao delaying them, Xiao Chen could arrive within a few breaths.

Leaving Lord Qingjiao, Xiao Chen’s figure appeared in a Great Hall on the east side of the Bronze Ancient City.

The hall was permeated with the fragrance of burnt sandalwood, and as Xiao Chen entered, the aura surrounding him gradually quieted down.

Purple Serpent!

On the stone platform, the two ancient characters on a huge monument were striking, radiating a sense of ancientness!

Before the stone monument, a massive Bronze Cauldron materialized.

Gazing upon this scene, Xiao Chen respectfully bowed down!