Chapter 4: Personal Grudges

Certainly, the father and son from Chuxiong would never have imagined that what awaited them would be such a perverse thing

The chieftain of the Black Rock Tribe quietly approached Ling Meng and said in a low voice: "Leader, on the side of the Great Demon Zhu Qian, there will be a need to offer a large amount of human flesh in the future. I hope the leader can understand our Black Rock Tribe, this..."

Ling Meng looked at the astonished crowd and said generously: "Everyone, there is no need to be alarmed. Those gathered here in this training ground are the bravest and strongest warriors of our sixteen tribes! United, we will surely be able to drive these ferocious beasts away! If there are no objections, I will now announce the plan for our joint assault on the beast demons!"

Leaders and warriors of various tribes! Originally, you gathered here to elect the next chief tribe. However, it is unfortunate that our Great Wushan tribes have encountered significant trouble

As for the other warriors, their strength is comparatively lower

Around the stone platform, representatives from various nearby tribes arrived one after another. Generally speaking, these included the chieftains of the tribes and their strongest warriors. However, there was only one spot available for the competition on the platform. The representative who ultimately emerged victorious would make their tribe the leading tribe for the following three years. Becoming the leading tribe would confer greater power and also signify increased wealth

You have made a great contribution this time, and I will not forget it! Human sacrifices? Just go to the Senmu clan and take them, hm! With that, Ling Meng fell silent, and the leader of the Heiyan clan finally felt at ease

The voice was very low, but Ling Meng's ears seemed to twitch slightly, though he remained expressionless. As a powerful soul warrior from hetushu.com, his hearing and vision were far beyond that of ordinary people. However, he couldn't help but let out a cold smile in his heart: those who do not know their place will meet their end today at the hands of the elite of the Qingqiu tribe

In the face of a great enemy, to still be scheming against one's companions is truly despicable. Even some other tribes feel that Ling Meng's actions are somewhat excessive

Ling Meng surveyed the somewhat chaotic scene and said loudly

As a result, the Qingqiu tribe has thoroughly offended Ling Meng. Therefore, this time, they have also been classified among the cannon fodder.

Chu Yun stepped forward with his left foot, followed by Chu Xiong stepping out with his right foot; then Chu Yun moved his right foot, and next, Chu Xiong lifted his left foot... They walked for over ten miles, and despite the rugged mountain path, this rhythm was never disrupted

As for the Qingqiu Tribe, it has consistently ranked among the bottom one or two of the sixteen tribes, posing no threat to the Cangfeng Tribe. However, precisely because of its weak strength, the tribe has always had very little yield from fishing and hunting, and has almost never contributed anything to the Cangfeng Tribe. With its own people struggling to make ends meet, there is hardly any surplus wealth to spare

The two individuals were whispering to each other, fortunately, no one heard them. If someone else had heard the term "Zhuqian," they would likely have been immediately terrified.

The Senmu and Chishui tribes, although lacking powerful soul weapons, each possess two to three ninth-level warriors, making them the strongest outside the Cangfeng tribe. For a long time, these two tribes have posed a significant challenge and threat to the leadership position of the Cangfeng tribe. It seems that Ling Meng is determined to weaken the strength of both the Senmu and Chishui tribes this time.

Under the compassionate gaze of the Thirteen Tribes, the skilled warriors from the Qingqiu, Senmu, and Chishui tribes set out on their journey. Although they harbored the same resentment in their hearts, the orders of the tribal leaders could not be disobeyed; this was the rule of Dawang Mountain. Moreover, the three tribes understood that even if they were to resist forcefully, they were no match for Ling Meng and his companions. Just by observing the nearly twenty skilled warriors from the Cangfeng Tribe behind Ling Meng, it was clear that he had come prepared.

It is said that words can be pleasing to the ear! However, it is well known that the relationship between these three tribes and the Cangfeng tribe has never been good. In other words, Ling Meng's plan this time is clearly to send these three disobedient tribes to their doom

Certainly, even among cannon fodder, there are distinctions in rank. Along the way, the people from the Senmu and Chishui tribes walked closely together, deliberately distancing themselves from the Qingqiu tribe. When necessary, the skilled individuals from Senmu and Chishui would join forces, perhaps providing a chance for survival. In their view, the Qingqiu tribe, which had always been the weakest, was nothing short of a burden

As soon as these words were spoken, there was an uproar among the audience. According to the regulations of Mount Dahu, in the event of an emergency, the competition for the election of the tribal leader can indeed be postponed. However, the competition was about to begin, and you, Ling Meng, brought this up at such a moment; isn't that treating everyone as a joke

More critically, the chieftain of the Qingqiu tribe, Yihao, has a beautiful and intelligent daughter who has caught the eye of Ling Meng's son. Ling Meng sent someone to propose marriage, but was met with Yihao's refusal. The reason is simple: Ling Meng's son, aside from his good looks, is nothing more than a good-for-nothing who indulges in idleness and is infatuated with beauty, truly unworthy.

After the chieftain of the Black Rock tribe took the stage, he proclaimed loudly: "On the night before last, a leopard-like beast demon led over twenty ferocious beasts into our Black Rock tribe, killing thirty-seven of our people that very night! The wound on my arm was also inflicted by a blue wolf. Just that blue wolf alone possessed strength comparable to a ninth-tier martial artist..."

On the training grounds behind him, Ling Mang watched as the three tribes of Qingqiu, Senmu, and Chishui departed, feeling quite pleased with himself. This time, the skilled individuals from the three troublesome tribes would undoubtedly be overthrown in one fell swoop. After this, no one would be able to threaten his position, while also serving as a warning to others.

Ling Meng may have anticipated this scenario long ago, yet he remained indifferent. He cleared his throat and then spoke loudly: "Please allow me to finish my words! The other day, the Heiyan tribe in this vicinity was attacked by beast demons, resulting in the deaths of over thirty clan members! Is this matter not urgent?"

Ahead, a captivating woman from the Chishui tribe inadvertently turned her head and finally noticed this strange occurrence, immediately filled with alarm. When did such a powerful figure appear in the Qingqiu tribe

The clan leader of the Qingqiu tribe, Yihao, muttered softly, "Settling personal scores!"

Indeed, this peculiar father-son duo, Chu Yun and Chu Xiong, maintained their calm demeanor, seemingly oblivious and indifferent to their surroundings. Chu Xiong was seen cradling a docile green fox, slowly walking while carrying a crude long knife on his back. His pace was not particularly fast, yet it had a strong sense of rhythm. With each step he took, it seemed as if everything was encapsulated between the two steps of Chu Yun

When the sun had risen three shafts high, the sixteen tribes had gathered. A middle-aged man, adorned with a splendid pheasant feather and draped in tiger skin, stepped steadily onto the stage. This man was Ling Meng, the chieftain of the Cangfeng Tribe, which had been the leading tribe for nine consecutive years, and the only powerful Soul Warrior among the tribes of Mount Wu.

In this society where strength is paramount, the method of electing leaders is indeed easy to comprehend

"Chief of the Black Rock Clan, please share your thoughts!" Ling Meng said, directing his gaze towards a stocky middle-aged man in the audience.

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Everyone is well aware of all this. Especially a few members of the Qingqiu tribe, who, although somewhat indignant, find themselves powerless—after all, their tribe is too weak. However, when the time comes, you lowly individuals who look down on others may be in for a surprise. You would never have expected that our Qingqiu tribe now has an eighth-tier warrior like Chu Yun!

Is this what is referred to as the training ground? However, he can also understand that in this almost primitive society, everything is quite rudimentary

Let the Qingqiu, Senmu, and Chishui tribes take the lead and actively enter the areas where beast demons frequently appear, while the remaining thirteen tribes will provide support. If all sixteen tribes were to enter, it is estimated that the large formation would startle the snakes in the grass

Just as human warriors advance to a certain level and become powerful Soul Warriors, fierce beasts, upon reaching a certain realm of cultivation, can also transform into formidable Beast Demons. Moreover, due to their inherent strength and talent, Beast Demons can be even more terrifying than Soul Warriors

Even a newly born Zhuqian possesses the strength of a great demon. Even if faced with a dozen or so initial-level Soul Warriors like Lingmeng, it would merely be at their mercy

This time, in addition to the tribal leader Yihao and the father and son of Chuxiong, there were three other individuals from the Qingqiu tribe, making a total of six people. Senmu and Chishui also each had six people, bringing the total to eighteen. To send these mere eighteen individuals into the lair of over twenty powerful beasts led by beast demons is undoubtedly a death sentence

Such significant matters should indeed be decided by the chieftain of the leading tribe, as has been the custom of the Great Wushan for a long time. However, with the announcement of the plan, the Qingqiu and two other tribes clearly felt immense pressure

Upon hearing the term "beast demon," everyone immediately calmed down from their indignation. This is indeed an extremely dangerous and terrifying matter, truly deserving of the term "urgent"

The next day, as dawn broke, the father and son hurried along with the people of the Qingqiu tribe. After crossing a small hill, Chuxiong finally beheld a desolate grassland. On the grassland, a thirty-meter-long flat stone platform appeared somewhat forlorn.

The father and son walked as if they were a single, formidable beast! This kind of tacit understanding may stem from a deep connection and intuition, far beyond what ordinary training can achieve

After listening to the account of the Black Rock Clan leader, everyone felt increasingly alarmed. One beast demon was already terrifying; how could they possibly cope with more than twenty powerful ferocious beasts? It is important to note that the foremost warriors of the sixteen tribes are often only sixth or seventh rank martial artists. Perhaps two or three of them combined could barely contend with a single blue wolf