The next day.
As the trading place of the whole Giant Rock Valley, it had become very lively just after the early morning. Moreover, because of the emergence of the spiritual wood, countless warriors had poured into the ancient city, making it even more lively.
In the ancient city, there were many warriors shuttling through the streets. Some of them came from afar, wanting to enter Duanmu City to trade for the items in their hands. After all, the Thunder Tribulation Spiritual Wood was too far away for them, who were just members of a low-rank combat division.
After all, for the ordinary people of the Great Wilderness, life had to go on. Under the surface of the ancient city, there was a turbulent undercurrent.
In a restaurant on the west side of the Treasure Trove Building, two old men were sitting in front of a stone table. In front of them were some fine wine and meat. It was a medicated diet made of Two-star ferocious beasts and some precious herbs.
An old man picked up a cauldron of medicated diet in front of him. The fragrance was like smoke, and the soup was as white as warm jade. Soon, it fell into his stomach.
"I haven't eaten the Blood Mushroom made of Two-star Savage Ox for a long time. However, the ferocious beasts and precious herbs are too low, and the cooking is not good enough. The meat is not from the belly, which has the most blood and Qi. It is barely edible."
After swallowing the medicated diet, the old man wiped his mouth and said discontentedly.
Hearing the old man's complaint, the other old man smiled and said, "Brother Nan Feng, this is a remote place with poor resources and backward martial arts. What good medicated diet can there be? Next time you come to our Xuan Qing Combat Division, I will definitely let you taste the medicated diet made by a Three-star Savage Ox."
"Of course, if Brother Nan Feng is willing to join our Xuan Qing Combat Division, the patriarch has appointed an elder position for you."
These two warriors were Xuan Lie, an elder of the Xuan Qing Combat Division. As for the other old man, he was a famous wanderer in the Desolate Border Region. His name was Nan Feng Lihen, and his strength was comparable to Xuan Lie's. They were both at the Fourth Sky of the Heavenly Building Realm.
This time, he came to Giant Rock Valley because of the Thunder Calamity Spiritual Wood. Of course, as a Vagabond, he knew that he was no match for those high-ranked combat divisions. Moreover, he didn't come here for the whole Thunder Calamity Spiritual Wood. He just wanted a Thunder Spiritual Leaf. This was also the reason why he could stay with Xuan Lie.
"Elder Xuan, this old man is used to being lazy. The elders in your department are all powerful people, this old man is ashamed to accept them."
Nanfeng Lihen politely declined Xuan Qing's invitation. Then, he changed the topic and said, "Since Brother Xuan is using the Gu Yuan Tribe as an example, I'm sure you have absolute confidence in subduing them!"
Seeing that Nanfeng Lihen had once again rejected his recruitment, a cold light flashed through Xuan Lie's eyes. At this moment, the most important thing was the Thunder Tribulation Spiritual Wood. Nanfeng Lihen had rejected his recruitment, but he would have time to deal with him in the future.
Moreover, Nanfeng Lihen was a martial artist at the same level as him. He would be of great help in the fight for the Thunder Calamity Spiritual Wood. As long as he could subdue the Thunder Tribulation Spiritual Wood, it was not a big deal to give him a Thunder Spiritual Leaf.
"I heard that five years ago, Xiao Chen escaped from the hands of the Spirit Rhino Mountain Range's master. Furthermore, he made use of the Heavenly Horse to escape from the hands of a Venerable. Although the Ice Venerable did not use his full strength, how can a cultivator who can escape from a Venerable be underestimated!"
"Brother Nanfeng, you are too cautious. You overestimate the Gu Yuan Tribe and Xiao Chen. Although the Spirit Rhino Mountain Lord of the Spirit Rhino Mountain is comparable to a high-ranked combat division, Brother Nanfeng should know the gap between a Vagabond and a combat division."
"Besides, the Spirit Rhino Mountain Lord won't be able to last more than a hundred moves against me. Five years ago, Xiao Chen did his best to resist the Spirit Rhino Mountain Lord's attack. Even if the Gu Yuan Tribe has a high-ranked luck, they are only on par with my Xuan Qing Army. They are no match for me."
"The Gu Yuan Tribe is the real boss of this land. If I can subdue them completely and make them work for me, it will be of great help in the search for the Thunder Calamity Spiritual Wood. I will give him three days to think about it so that the Treasure Trove Tower can inform the Patriarch of the Gu Yuan Tribe behind him. At that time, if Xiao Chen knows his place, it will be good. Otherwise, don't blame me for being impolite!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Xuan Qing grabbed a stone cauldron and gulped down all the medicinal cuisine in it. He then said, "Although the ingredients used in this medicinal cuisine are not refined, it is enough to satiate my appetite."
"Brother Nan Feng, stay here and try the medicinal cuisine. I will be back soon. I believe it won't take long to subdue the Gu Yuan Tribe."
Then, Xuan Qing's figure slowly dissipated from the medicinal cuisine. It was actually just an afterimage. His real body had already stepped on the air and flew in the direction of the Treasure Trove Tower.
Just like that, Xuan Qing's figure was not concealed at all. In a short while, many warriors in Duanmu City had already discovered his figure.
"Stepping on the air and merging with the world. This is a Heaven Tower Realm warrior. He is looking at the Treasure Trove Tower. What is he trying to do? You should know that the Treasure Trove Tower is the territory of a middle-ranked Gu Yuan Tribe. It is also guarded by a Heaven Tower Realm warrior!"
"Brother, you have just arrived in Duanmu City, right?"
Then, someone mocked, "This old man is not simple. He is a true powerhouse from an upper-ranked combat division. No matter how powerful the Gu Yuan Tribe is, even if the Xiao Tribe Patriarch personally takes action, he may not be a match for this lord."
What!
"This is actually a big shot from an upper-ranked combat division. It seems like there is no suspense in today's battle."
In the hearts of many warriors, although the Gu Yuan Tribe was strong, it was only a middle-ranked combat division. When faced with an upper-ranked combat division, it was not just a matter of the difference between the grades of the tribes, but also the difference between the two tribes' foundations. Perhaps the Gu Yuan Tribe would advance to the upper-ranked combat division in the future, but definitely not now.
"Where is Xiao Chen? My tribe's elder knows that you have come to the Treasure Trove Tower. Submit or be destroyed. You only have one chance. You better think it through. Otherwise, don't blame me for not taking into consideration the fact that we are from the same tribe!"
Suddenly, a voice exploded in the void. Countless people could not help but be startled. Some cultivators who did not know what was going on were even more shocked. Who could have such might to directly call out the name of the Medial Ancient Yuan Tribe's Tribe Chief?
Just like that, Xuan Qing's figure stood in the void in front of the Treasure Trove Tower. He did not hide his purpose at all, and there was a hint of arrogance between his brows.
A quarter of an hour passed, but Treasure Trove Pavilion remained silent, without the slightest sign of recovering. Even the two Blood Refining cultivators guarding the entrance turned a blind eye to him, as if this High Rank Profound Clear Battalion Elder was nothing to them.
"Xiao Chen, do you think you can hide by staying silent?"
In the fifth floor of the Treasure Trove Tower, Xiao Chen, Shi Ya, and Grandma Hua looked at the domineering Xuan Lie outside. Xiao Chen's expression was indifferent. He did not put Xuan Qing in his eyes at all. However, Shi Ya and Grandma Hua's expressions became extremely ugly.
"Patriarch, this person from the Xuan Qing Tribe is too arrogant. He actually dared to directly call out the patriarch's name. This subordinate will take him down," Shi Ya said angrily.
Although he could sense that the person outside was a level higher than him, Shi Ya was confident that he could fight him.
"Noisy! Could it be that all the people of the Xuanqing Tribe are so shameless and take advantage of their seniority? Our patriarch is not someone who can rely on his position to see!"
What!
"Bastard!"
The words that came from the Treasure Trove Tower immediately angered Xuan Qing.
"Xiao Chen, do you know what your subordinate is doing? Even if you are a remote tribe, you can't change your nature. You have to pay a price for being arrogant. Don't think that just because you have a high-ranked Luck, you are just a remote tribe in the eyes of the Xuan Qing Tribe."
"Since you are a coward, don't blame this old man for not showing mercy!
Just because the Gu Yuan Tribe has obtained some opportunities, you don't care about the major tribes in the Shang Nation. It seems that the Gu Yuan Tribe needs a reasonable person to take charge. "
Battle Qi surged around the old man, Xuan Lie. At this moment, he already felt a murderous intent. Originally, he only wanted to subdue the Gu Yuan Tribe and use the Gu Yuan Tribe's strength to search for the Lightning Tribulation Spirit Tree. Now, he felt a murderous intent. He wanted to kill Xiao Chen and then support someone who submitted to his Profound Clear Battalion as the Tribe Head.
Then, he would let his clansmen slowly infiltrate the Gu Yuan Tribe and divide the tribe. Although the Ancestral Court of the Human Race didn't allow the major military divisions to fight each other openly, they secretly supported puppet tribes. This was the usual method of the major high-ranked military divisions. It wouldn't be long before another mid-ranked military division surrendered to the Xuan Qing Tribe.
Moreover, the Gu Yuan Tribe had a high-ranked Luck, which meant that in a few hundred years, another high-ranked military division would surrender to the Xuan Qing Tribe. At that time, even if the Xuan Qing Tribe's strength couldn't be compared to Marquis Baize's Division, it would definitely be superior to the other high-ranked military divisions in the Desolate Border Region.
"What do you want?"
A cyan figure flashed and Xiao Chen appeared at the top of the Treasure Trove Tower. He looked at Xuan Lie, who was standing in the air with a trace of arrogance.
"How dare you come out? Unfortunately, it's too late."
Xuan Lie had made up his mind. Although Xiao Chen had appeared, a trace of killing intent flashed across his eyes. Although he couldn't sense Xiao Chen's Qi, he didn't think that Xiao Chen was a match for him.
"Kneel down. The pressure of a high-ranked military division isn't something that a small tribe like yours, which has just been promoted for a few years, can humiliate!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a majestic aura pressed down on Xiao Chen.
"Kneel down?"
A trace of playfulness flashed across the corner of Xiao Chen's mouth. Then, he said calmly, "Alright, kneel down then!"
Boom!
In an instant, Xiao Chen stretched out a palm. A cyan color condensed on his palm and formed a palm, which slapped toward Xuan Lie.
"Bastard!"
Seeing that Xiao Chen dared to make the first move, Xuan Lie was furious. His Battle Aura surged, but in the next moment, he found that his entire body was imprisoned in the void. Even his Battle Aura was locked inside his body.
"No!"
The huge palm of Battle Aura slapped Xuan Lie's body.
Puff!
Blood splattered. Xuan Lie, who was originally arrogant in the void, was slapped into the ground.
His legs, which were originally standing upright, bent and knelt in the direction of Xiao Chen!