Published: February 12, 2025
"The beast tide has retreated a distance but is still lurking nearby. I suggest we proceed with some cleaning operations organized by the military. Since the distances will not be far and will remain close to the desolate land, we can send out two armies together to assist each other. If a collective attack from the beast tide occurs, we can retreat immediately, and the stationed army can come out to provide support."
A leader from a small race spoke while looking at the holographic map.
The tense and fierce defensive battle had ended, resulting in a victory for the Alliance of Small Races.
There were casualties, and they were not small, but they gained much more. The value represented by the corpses of the mutated creatures left behind in their stationed areas and along the small paths was enough for them to distribute adequate compensations and still have a significant surplus remaining.
So after the initial period of mourning, the atmosphere in the camp had gradually shifted to one of excitement and eagerness.
The Armor Pressure Sky Cover had brought them an unprecedented sense of security.
"I think we can put hunting on hold for now. Shouldn’t we invite the people from the Su Clan to come over and enhance and repair our formation? Especially the small paths; if another beast tide attacks, it could serve as a barrier. Relying solely on the Armor Pressure Sky Cover and our brave warriors would lead to heavy losses."
Leader Dodo voiced his opinion. Their Ouf Clan had suffered considerable losses in the recent battle, and he felt quite pained. If the formation could play a greater role, he would be very pleased to see that.
Others nodded in agreement. The formation had played a significant role during the small path defense battle, and they could not oppose this matter.
Moreover, many believed that even if it cost some wealth, they should invite the Su Clan to set up a higher-level formation to be more effective.
This suggestion gained almost unanimous agreement from all the leaders, and those present in the hunting field swiftly set a budget to enhance the formation’s strength and level.
Each race had accumulated substantial income, leading to a bit of 'extravagance.'
While they were talking, someone suddenly entered to relay that Elder Huo Zhi from the Su Clan had arrived and wanted to meet with the two lords of the Star-Eye Clan.
The two lords of the Star-Eye Clan did not dare to delay and quickly exited the tent. The others exchanged glances, all feeling a sense of envy.
The relationship between the Star-Eye Clan and the Su Clan was indeed good; even the elders from the Su Clan had personally come to visit.
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Elder Huo Zhi stood at the edge of the desolate land, gazing at the Taki River impacting the plains beyond, his expression calm, seemingly lost in thought. The members of the small races kept their distance, as this individual held a status that was somewhat beyond their reach.
When the two lords of the Star-Eye Clan arrived, Elder Huo Zhi turned his body at an appropriate moment.
"I’m glad to see you both again. Unfortunately, what we need to discuss involves a few troublesome youngsters."
Elder Huo Zhi maintained his exceptional demeanor, smiling as he conversed with the two lords. Those watching from a distance could not glean even a hint of the conversation's content from his expression.
The two lords of the Star-Eye Clan were momentarily taken aback, then quickly grew anxious. "Did something happen to them?"
They were aware that the three had gone to kill Zimu. During this period, Ye Zhongming had brought so many changes to the Star-Eye Clan that they had unconsciously begun to view Commander Qing Tong as a given.
Even the assassination of Zimu was treated this way.
Now, upon suddenly hearing Elder Huo Zhi’s words and recalling that he had personally come to them, they instinctively feared that something had happened to the youngsters.
Elder Huo Zhi did not answer directly but continued, "It’s still uncertain."