Giant Wood Ancient City, Eagle Tribe.
Within the Giant Wood Ancient City, ancient trees blotted out the sky, reaching into the heavens. Some of the ancient trees even bore exceptionally fragrant and sweet fruits. Although they couldn't increase one's cultivation, they had the effect of replenishing one's Qi and blood. At this moment, the Eagle Tribe members were picking the fruits.
In a corner of the Giant Wood Ancient City, there was an ancient tree that was protected by a bluestone fence. It was only a hundred meters tall, and was not eye-catching among the many ancient trees in the Giant Wood Ancient City. However, it was the most precious ancient tree in the Eagle Tribe.
At this moment, there were three or four Eagle Tribe members on top of the ancient tree. They were picking fruits that were as translucent as blood. The fruits were only the size of a fist and were blood-red in color. There was even light flowing within them, and they emitted a rich fragrance.
One of the Eagle Tribe members took a deep breath and held a fruit in his hand. He placed it in front of his nose and inhaled deeply. The rich fragrance of the fruit seeped into his nose, and he immediately felt refreshed. He couldn't help but say, "This Blood Yuan Fruit matures every three years, and each one is equivalent to a precious medicine. I really want to have a taste."
"You've got some guts. The Blood Yuan Fruit is the tribute of the many Blood Refining Realm cultivators in the tribe. Unless you've reached the Blood Refining Realm, you'll only have the opportunity to obtain it if you've done great deeds for the tribe. If you secretly eat it, you'll be punished according to the tribe rules!" Another Eagle Tribe member said.
"Hmph!
The tribe rules are set up for us Ordinary Tribe members. Think about the Great Elder's grandson. Ever since he was born, under the Great Elder's care, he's already refined several Blood Yuan Fruits into his body. He's only twenty years old now, and he's already broken through to the Blood Refining Realm. "
Hearing the other Eagle Tribe member's words, the warrior couldn't help but let out a cold snort. His tone became even more eccentric as he continued, "But so what if he's broken through to the Blood Refining Realm? Man proposes, but God disposes. He wanted to follow the tribe's soldiers to earn merits, but now he's become a captive of the tribe. According to the news, he's even been demoted to a slave to mine. It's really hard to imagine what it's like for a Blood Refining Realm cultivator to mine!"
Hearing this, the other warriors did not refute him this time. It seemed that they were dissatisfied with the various things in the tribe.
One of them continued, "I heard that because of this matter, the Great Elder has looked for the chief several times, and even suggested the chief to agree to the tribe's conditions and use a large amount of resources as a ransom to exchange for his precious grandson. As for those ordinary soldiers, they won't be so lucky!"
"That's right. No matter what, we, the ordinary clansmen, are the least valued!"
In the corner, an old man carefully picked a Blood Yuan Fruit and placed it on a prepared jade plate, then said, "Everyone, hurry up. Today, the patriarchs of the Green Sea and Phoenix Mountain Tribes, as well as a group of Chiliarchs have come. The patriarchs are preparing to entertain the guests with Blood Yuan Fruits!"
"Void!
Hush!
There are Battle Soldiers patrolling here! "Suddenly, someone said. Immediately, the ancient tree fell into a dead silence.
A group of a hundred Battle Soldiers passed by the stone fence. Every Battle Soldier, Corporal, and Centurion swept their sharp gazes across the ancient tree and the few tribesmen who were picking the Blood Yuan Fruits.
"You lot, hurry up and pick the Blood Yuan Fruits. The chief is waiting to entertain the guests and discuss the important matters of the tribe. If you lot dare to slack off and disobey the chief, you will be punished with capital punishment."
Below the ancient tree, the Battle Soldier's Centurion shouted coldly. When his voice reached the tribesmen on the ancient tree, they immediately trembled. Following which, the group of hundred Battle Masters left.
"Did you hear that? We are discussing the important matters of the tribe!"
A strange light flashed in the eyes of the Eagle Tribe's tribesmen. "I'm afraid they are discussing how to rescue the Blood Refining Realm warriors in the tribe. After all, four of our Chiliarchs have been captured. To our Eagle Tribe, every Blood Refining Realm warrior is a valuable combat force!"
"I just don't know what kind of decision the tribe will make regarding those ordinary soldiers!
In my opinion, the Great Elder is the one who is the most anxious about this matter. For his precious grandson, he is willing to betray the interests of our Eagle Tribe! "
"So what? The current Lord Tribe Leader is already old and has no hope of breaking through to the next realm. He also doesn't have any children, but the Great Elder's grandson is extremely talented and has even broken through to the Blood Refining Realm. Adding on the Great Elder's support, he is definitely the next Tribe Leader. For the future of the tribe, even if we have to pay a great price, our Eagle Tribe will bear the pain and accept it!"
"Alright, all of you shut up. The chief, the Great Elder, and the others are not people you can talk about. Be careful of your words."
The old man waved his hand and said in a stern voice, "All of you, keep your spirits up. Don't break these Blood Yuan Fruits. These fruits are meant for the guests of the other two tribes. Since you are dissatisfied with your current treatment, you should cultivate well and become a decarch, a centurion, or even a chiliarch. At that time, even the Great Elder will not dare to punish you as he pleases!"
The Blood Yuan Ancient Tree immediately quieted down. Only the sound of cutting could be heard. In the corner, the old man sighed once again. As an old man of the tribe, he had lived for hundreds of years. How could he not see the weakness of the chief's bloodline and the rise of the Great Elder's bloodline? The main bloodline was weak, and the branch bloodlines were strong. When the time came, a bloody storm would be inevitable. But as an old man, what could he do?
Not long after, plate after plate of Blood Yuan Fruits were delivered to the Withered Wood Hall in the middle of the tribe.
"Chief Qing Mu, I don't think we need to panic. Even though the Gu Yuan Tribe has exterminated the Demon Race and monopolized countless resources, they have already offended all the tribes in our Fallen Dragon Region. How can the other tribes in our Fallen Dragon Region allow them to monopolize the endless resources? Today, they even disregarded the rumors of the Great Wilderness and dared to establish their tribe on the ruins of the ancient human city. Do they really think that their tribe is blessed? I think the day of our tribe's destruction is not far away!"
The chief of the Phoenix Mountain Tribe, Feng Xiang, spoke from within the hall. He had always coveted the numerous resources left behind in the Thousand Demon Mountain Range. Now, not only did he not obtain any benefits, he even had to take out resources to redeem the combat masters of his tribe. This made it difficult for him to quell the anger in his heart.
"Chief Feng Xiang is right. The Gu Yuan Tribe is merely an outsider tribe. They actually dared to risk universal condemnation and occupy the endless resources in the Thousand Demon Mountain Range. They did not even ask if the other tribes in our Fallen Dragon Region would agree!
In my opinion, our three tribes can only drag out the conditions of the Gu Yuan Tribe. Do you think that the Gu Yuan Tribe would dare to kill thousands of our tribesmen? "
Lv Ming's eyes were also filled with anger. He continued, "At that time, no matter how powerful the Gu Yuan Tribe is, can they withstand the attacks of the other tribes in our Fallen Dragon Region? It's not like we don't know how many resources there are in the Thousand Demon Mountain Range. I'm afraid that Ao Shan and the other large tribes in the middle of the territory will not be able to resist and attack. At that time, the Gu Yuan Tribe will definitely die without a burial place."