Reflecting on the current plight of his clan, Ethan Chen couldn't help but sigh.
If only the Sacred Tree could have been revived earlier, would his Chen Clan have fallen to such a state?
But on second thought, it wasn't too late!
Now that the Sacred Tree had been revived and was displaying its divine power, there was still hope for his Chen Clan!
Ethan's eyes shone with a strange light, his expression brimming with confidence.
Having regained his composure, Ethan didn't disturb Noah Ji any further. After another round of respectful bows, he slowly departed.
With the Sacred Tree possessing such effects, he needed to plan carefully to resolve the current crisis facing his clan!
Watching Ethan leave the Ancestral Hall full of vigor, Noah Ji nodded slightly.
It seemed the effects of the Reversal Pill were quite good. Although it consumed some of his own vitality, the loss of 0.1 wasn't too much and was within an acceptable range.
After Ethan's departure, Noah Ji continued to immerse himself in absorbing the moon's essence, and the Ancestral Hall once again fell silent.
Only the leaves of the tree, glowing with white light, rustled in the breeze.
***
"Clan Chief, my broadsword is itching for action. When will we obliterate the Chen Clan?"
Inside the Li Clan's main hall, where the core members had gathered, a bearded man eagerly questioned the middle-aged man seated at the center.
The middle-aged man, with an imposing demeanor and a hint of sternness on his face, was Joshua Li, the Clan Chief of the Li Clan!
Upon hearing the man's question, everyone's gaze turned to Joshua, awaiting the Clan Chief's response.
After a few days of rest, they had all recovered and were eager to launch another attack on the Chen Clan.
"Fight, fight, fight, is that all you think about? Do you think you can overcome the Elder Ancestor of the Chen Clan?"
Chastised by the Clan Chief, the others hung their heads low.
Though there were several Blood Condensation Realm Warriors among them, the memory of the Chen Clan's Elder Ancestor's formidable presence made them consider their actions carefully.
"Clan Chief, the Elder Ancestor of the Chen Clan is now left with only one hand and one leg. Another attack, and we're sure to take him down!"
The questioning man spoke up again.
The others nodded in agreement. The deceased Elder Ancestor of the Chen Clan was indeed fierce, but he was dead. After a couple more fights, they didn't believe he could regrow his lost limbs!
Joshua Li sighed upon seeing their reactions. Although the Li Clan had a larger number of Blood Condensation Realm Warriors than the Chen Clan, it seemed their brains had been devoured by the Stone Demons of Disordered Burial Mountain.
Joshua spoke plainly: "Don't rush. The Chen Clan is already within our grasp. Their downfall is only a matter of time, but remember, aside from our Li Clan and the Chen Clan, the Liu Family is also eyeing us covetously from Disordered Burial Mountain!"
"Didn't the Liu Family already agree not to get involved in this matter?" The man asked, puzzled.
"Fool, you believe what the Liu Family says? The Liu Family simply wants us and the Chen Clan to weaken each other. If we suffer heavy losses, they'll be at our doorstep the next day!
So, we mustn't rush to destroy the Chen Clan. We need to take it slow!"
"Clan Chief, how long must we wait then?" Someone from below inquired.
Joshua Li didn't answer but instead asked another person: "Has anyone from the Chen Clan ventured out recently?"
"Yes, but we spotted them and sent them packing!"
Joshua nodded: "Good. The Chen Clan is now holed up within their territory, unable to hunt in Disordered Burial Mountain or trade in the market, effectively cutting off all contact with the outside world. Plus, their stored food and dried meat are running low.
In this case, we just need to surround them without attacking. After a few more days, they won't have the strength to fight us. The Chen Clan will collapse on its own!"
Hearing this, the others had an epiphany and nodded in agreement.
Fighting wasn't the issue; fighting on an empty stomach was!
"Clan Chief is wise!"
***
Amidst a chorus of flattery, Joshua Li's face revealed a faint smile. He then ordered several people to keep watch over the Chen Clan, block all exits, and not let a single person escape!
After the clan members left, Joshua pondered carefully and then nodded to himself.
It was fortunate that the Li Clan had him; otherwise, they wouldn't be much better off than the Chen Clan!
Once the Li Clan absorbed the Chen Clan, taking over the hunting grounds of Disordered Burial Mountain and other resources, they would undoubtedly become stronger.
Especially the Chen Clan's secret method of refining the body of their Elder Ancestor, which he had long coveted.
Although the refined body's Realm would be one level lower than in life, such a secret method was rare in Disordered Burial Mountain!
The Elder Ancestor of the Chen Clan was originally of the Innate Realm, and even after refinement, which lowered him to the late Blood Condensation Realm, the body had been damaged in subsequent battles and could only exert the strength of the mid Blood Condensation Realm.
Even so, it had allowed the Chen Clan to cling to survival until today. It was indeed a valuable asset!
Moreover, he had heard that within the Chen Clan's Ancestral Hall, there was a Sacred Tree. Once they broke through the Chen Clan, he might have the chance to see what this Sacred Tree looked like!
If all went well, perhaps in the near future, the Li Clan would be the only one left on Disordered Burial Mountain!
Joshua Li gazed into the distance, his eyes revealing a hidden ambition.
***
"Clan Chief, Clan Chief, something terrible has happened!"
The next day, a young man's shouts once again echoed outside Ethan Chen's door.
Hearing this, Ethan, who was initially startled, became solemn.
"Has the Li Clan attacked us again?"
After speaking, Ethan sighed inwardly. The Li Clan gave them no respite, and even with the Sacred Tree's divine power, it would be difficult for them to escape danger and change the clan's fortunes.
"No, it's not that! This morning, our people tried to go hunting in Disordered Burial Mountain but were ambushed by the Li Clan!"
Relieved that it wasn't an attack from the Li Clan, Ethan asked again: "How are the casualties?"
"Fortunately, we detected their presence early and retreated quickly. Only a few of our people suffered minor injuries, nothing serious."
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