Everyone in the hall had different expressions, and their eyes were misty. Although they knew that this day would come when they joined the Gu Yuan Tribe, they did not expect it to come so soon. They thought that Xiao Chen would suppress this idea now that the Gu Yuan Tribe was besieged by the Mysterious Snake and Kui Shui Tribes. Moreover, everyone was united and the law could not be enforced by the masses. However, they did not expect this to happen so suddenly.
Whispers gradually rose in the hall. None of this escaped Xiao Chen's ears. No matter what choice these people made, he would not change his original intention. This was a necessary process for a tribe to integrate. Between different tribes, especially with so many scattered tribes, there would naturally be competition and competition for favor. This would even cause the tribe to become somewhat mixed up. The former was fine, but the tribe was chaotic. This was something he could not tolerate as a tribe leader.
What gratified Xiao Chen was that many of the original tribesmen of the Ancient Yuan Tribe were not involved. However, they did not fully acknowledge these new tribesmen who had just joined the tribe. Some of them even seemed to feel some hostility and unfamiliarity.
However, for the current Xiao Chen, he could not care so much in such a short period of time. Now, he could only rely on his dominance to grasp these scattered tribes in his hands. As for the real integration, he would wait until he defeated the Mysterious Snake and Kui Shui Tribes. There would be plenty of time to get along with each other. Getting along with each other was a painstaking effort. It was difficult to unite people overnight.
In this way, Xiao Chen was not in a hurry. He sat up straight and looked at the gloomy crowd, waiting for their final answer. Although he did not care about the strength of these people, they were able to lead the tribe to wander in the Great Wilderness and survive safely. Which one of them did not know how to make a choice?
"Reporting to the tribe leader, the Lianshan Scattered Tribe has been established since more than a hundred years ago. Generations of tribesmen have fought in the Great Wilderness. What we most hope for is for a warrior of the Blood Refining Realm to come out and establish a tribe. However, we do not have the strength. The Great Wilderness is full of dangers. It is not something that the Lianshan Scattered Tribe can roam freely. For more than a hundred years, the Lianshan Scattered Tribe could only bitterly hold on and fight for survival with our lives in order to avoid extinction!" Lianshan Jue said bitterly in his heart.
The suppressed voices gradually caused the hall to become quiet. Everyone seemed to be listening to Lianshan Jue's narration. Every tribe had a history of blood and tears. Flesh and blood built the path of survival.
"The Lianshan Scattered Tribe does not have many strong warriors, and we do not have the resources to cultivate more strong warriors. Take the Lianshan Scattered Tribe for example. Almost all of us are young and strong. There are not many old people and children. We do not ask for much, but we hope that the old and the young will be taken care of. Now that the tribe leader has taken us in, Lianshan Jue is willing to sacrifice his life for Gu Yuan!"
Lianshan Jue's hoarse voice was filled with bitterness and helplessness. To these people, the Lianshan Scattered Tribe was experiencing the same thing as all the scattered tribes. The reason why there were not many old people and children was because the old knew that their blood and Qi were declining. They did not want to increase the burden of the tribe, which was already struggling to move forward. Therefore, many of the old people would take the initiative to quietly leave at night and enter the Great Wilderness when there was no one around. As for the children, it was not easy to raise them. After they were born, they did not have enough food. Coupled with the long period of wandering, only one out of ten children could survive.
At this moment, Lianshan Jue had already made a decision in his heart. He understood that since Xiao Chen had spoken today, the people of the scattered tribes could not refuse. The Gu Yuan Tribe was still very weak in the Great Wilderness, but to the scattered tribes, it was a huge force. Moreover, the young tribe leader in front of him was even more famous. The Gu Yuan Tribe would not stop moving forward.
When he thought of Xiao Chen's mysterious ability to help ordinary clansmen advance to the rank of centurion, although the news of this had been sealed and the clansmen who were chosen were purposely hidden, he still managed to obtain some information. If it was about mass-producing centurion cultivators, he could still accept it. However, the mysterious ability to help people break through to the Blood Refinement Realm made him go crazy.
Moreover, Lianshan Jue was in the prime of his life. It would be a lie to say that he did not want to break through to the Blood Refining Realm. However, without resources and techniques, breaking through to the Blood Refining Realm was undoubtedly a pipe dream. But now, there was a glimmer of hope.
Thinking of this, Lianshan Jue's dark face flashed with an unnatural flush. He instantly stepped out of the crowd, took two quick steps forward, and suddenly knelt on the ground. "With the heavens and earth as my witness, the eighth generation tribe leader of the Lianshan Scattered Tribe, Lianshan Jue, has led more than 1,200 tribesmen to join the Gu Yuan Tribe. Fortunately, the tribe leader has taken us in. From today onwards, the Lianshan Scattered Tribe will no longer exist. There will only be the Gu Yuan Tribe. From now on, Lianshan Jue is willing to be a warrior of the Gu Yuan Tribe and protect the tribe. Even if I die in battle, I will have no regrets!"
Lianshan Jue's words were powerful and resonant. It immediately caused an uproar. No one thought that Lianshan Jue would be so decisive and have the courage to give up his power.
Even Xiao Chen did not expect that Lian Shanyu would express his loyalty to him in such a straightforward manner. It could be said that a wise man submits to the circumstances. At this moment, he had no choice but to take this loose tribe chief seriously. For him to have such boldness, he was indeed a hero in the wilderness. This Lian Shanyu was not simple, he was able to judge the situation.
"The Green Tooth Tribe will join the Gu Yuan Tribe. From today onwards, the Green Tooth Scattered Tribe will join the Gu Yuan Tribe!"
"The Qiaomu Tribe is willing to join the Gu Yuan Tribe. From today onwards, the Qiaomu Scattered Tribe will join the Gu Yuan Tribe!"
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Perhaps everyone understood that they could not escape the fate of being a mere figurehead today. They were like fish on the chopping block. Or perhaps it was the bloody history of Lian Shanyue's scattered tribe that woke them up. They no longer hesitated and knelt in front of Xiao Chen to express their loyalty.
Seeing everyone surrender, Xiao Chen let out a sigh of relief. This was also the result he wanted to see. Even though he had used such a forceful method to disperse these people in one fell swoop, he did not want to cause unnecessary trouble. Using force was the last resort. Otherwise, before the external chaos was quelled, internal strife would rise. That would consume the vitality of the Gu Yuan Tribe and benefit other tribes.
"The Gu Yuan Tribe has been established for 800 years. During this period, the tribe has experienced ups and downs. There have been times of glory and times of decline.
However, regardless of glory or decline, the Gu Yuan Tribe has never abandoned its tribesmen, let alone its comrades. Even if we are no match for them and are destined to perish, the tens of thousands of tribesmen of the Gu Yuan Tribe will still go through thick and thin together!
This is also my promise to all of you!
Anyone who breaks this oath will be punished by heaven and earth! "
His sonorous voice caused the hall to buzz. Every word of Xiao Chen was deeply imprinted in everyone's mind. His voice was so deafening that everyone could not help but be mesmerized by Xiao Chen's oath.