Legendary Clan Chief-Chapter 19 - 18 Operational Strategies_1

19: Chapter 18 Operational Strategies_1

19 -18 Operational Strategies_1

In the early morning, at the Gu Yuan Tribe, everything was solemn.

The usual tranquility and harmony were gone.

In the central hall of the tribe, the atmosphere was as heavy as a mountain hanging over everyone’s head.

It seemed like it could crush everyone present at any moment.

Tick-tock!

As time went by, in the hall, even some of the more cowardly people were still sweating profusely, their sweat droplets falling to the ground, splashing up small droplets of water.

The three elders of the Gu Yuan Tribe, the commanders of the guardian clan soldiers, and the stewards of the tribe all sat there with grave expressions, silent and lost in thought.

Xiao Chen, seated at the head of the table, opened his mouth with a serious expression, “Ladies and Gentlemen, according to reports from scouts, as of yesterday afternoon, troops from the Black Mountain and other tribes have gathered a hundred miles south of our tribe.

After a night of preparation, today may be the day of the great battle.”

As these words slowly rolled off Xiao Chen’s tongue, they were like a thunderbolt from a clear sky, shocking everyone.

This matter concerned the rise and fall, and the survival of the Gu Yuan Tribe.

No one could afford to be even a tiny bit negligent.

“Is…

is this the preamble to tribal warfare?

How dare Xiong Li?

Doesn’t he fear the condemnation from all the people on the mainland?” an elderly tribesman voiced, somewhat incredulous.

Tribal warfare is not a personal grudge between individuals.

Once tribal warfare occurs, all involved tribesmen must participate.

No one can escape.

Neither side can stop until one side submits or is completely defeated.

Therefore, tribal wars are not started lightly.

Once they start, one side is sure to be annihilated.

What’s meant to come will eventually come.

Xiao Chen had prepared long for this day.

With his unexpected breakthrough to the early peak of the Blood Refining Realm, and feeling the surging power within himself, he believed he could give Xiong Li a big surprise this time.

At this thought, a cold smile crossed the corner of Xiao Chen’s mouth.

He then said, “Without any surprises, there will be three Blood Refining Realm warriors on Xiong Li’s side.

Fortunately, Elder Lin Shan broke through to the Blood Refining Realm yesterday.

At that time, Elder Lin Shan and I can deal with Xiong Li and the other Blood Refining Realm warriors.”

As he said this, Xiao Chen looked at Mu Qing, who seemed eager to give it a go, gave her a reassuring look, and motioned for her to listen carefully to what he had to say next.

“War Soldier Commander Ding Shan, listen to the command.”

Hearing Xiao Chen’s shout, War Soldier Commander Ding Shan stepped forward and responded in a deep voice: “War Soldier Commander Ding Shan is here.”

Xiao Chen’s gaze sharpened and he said, “Order your soldiers to mount the city walls, arrange for the installation of city defense weaponry, and enhance the city’s defenses.”

“Yes, Chief!”

Ding Shan shouted his understanding, feeling an immense pressure on his shoulders.

Ever since he followed Xiao Chen in the battle with the Black Mountain Tribe, he had been overwhelmed by Xiao Chen’s invincible presence.

That’s because he knew that having a strong and protective tribal chief was a great blessing for the Gu Yuan Tribe.

To his surprise, not long after returning to the tribe, Xiao Chen appointed him as the commander of the tribe’s guardian soldiers.

This made this simple man feel the obligation to give his all for his chief.

Now that Xiao Chen had trusted such a heavy responsibility to him, he made a silent vow in his heart– even if it cost him his life, he would not let the enemy take one step past the city wall.

“Elder Xiao Tan will be in charge of all logistics, Grand Elder Tie Shi will be in charge of coordinating the overall situation.

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“Tie Wen, Shi Yong, and Huang Liang, you are all warriors at the Perfect Bone-Tempering Realm.

You are now appointed as centurions of the guardian clan soldiers.

Each of you will lead a hundred-man team to defend a part of the tribe.”

“Mu Qing, have Lin Cai Er arrange for personnel to treat the wounded.”

“Yes!”

Upon hearing Xiao Chen’s arrangements, everyone responded promptly and left in uniformity.

Every instruction he made was orderly.

Even after being put through half a year of trials and tribulations, Xiao Chen demonstrated the demeanor of a leader.

A hundred miles south of the Gu Yuan Tribe, at the foot of an unnamed small hill, was already crowded with people.

Their voices filled the air, their ranks clearly divided, encircling a red tent in the center.

The tent stood several dozens of feet high and adorned with unidentified patterns.

Faint echoes of wild laughter could be heard from within.

The tent was carpeted with a thick black mat, brought by Scorpion Clan’s leader Xie Li.

It was rumored that the entire carpet was made of human hair, a keepsake Xie Li had made when he succeeded as the clan leader.

To demonstrate his achievements in literature and martial arts, he had made a carpet out of the hair of humans he had killed.

Over the decades, the carpet had been woven with the hair of hundreds of thousands of humans.

“This time, Xiao Chen, that little beast, must be slain under my blade.”

“Indeed, we will annihilate the Gu Yuan Tribe, leaving not a trace.

Their flesh and blood will become food for our warriors.

Haha, let’s drink to our imminent victory.”

Upon hearing their words, Mu Yan subconsciously touched his chest, a hint of resentment flashing in his heart.

The humiliation from the stab wound back in the day had cost him his dignity, becoming the talk of many tribes.

He was determined to use Xiao Chen’s flesh and blood to settle his vendetta.

Downing the strong alcohol in his cup, Mu Yan spoke resentfully, “Even though Xiao Chen is a prodigy, unparalleled among his generation within ten thousand miles, with three of us, potent Blood Refining Realm warriors gathered, we shall reduce him to ashes today, in return for this elder’s grudge.”

Xie Li had heard several times about Xiao Chen’s breakthrough into the Blood Refining Realm at a young age.

In terms of foundation, he was purportedly more profound and enduring even than ordinary Blood Refining Realm warriors.

In a short period of time, he could even spar against experienced Blood Refining Realm warriors like Xiong Li without yielding.

However, these were all hearsay, leaving him somewhat doubtful.

Grabbing a leg of a fierce beast, he gorged himself ravenously, then muttered, “Even if the Gu Yuan Tribe’s so-called chief is a genius one in ten thousand, what I enjoy most is to butcher geniuses.

There’s not a single hair from a Blood Refining Realm warrior on my darling black hair carpet, let alone a genius.

Killing him will glorify my precious possession even more, hehe!”

“I’ve heard that there’s a group of people from your Withered Wood Tribe, Elder Mu, who disobeyed your orders, betrayed the tribe, and escaped to the Gu Yuan Tribe.” Xie Li, who had been dreaming of beheading Xiao Chen and adding to his black-haired carpet, seemed to remember something and started provoking Mu Yan.

Not only that, Xiong Li, sitting on one side, also put down his cup and looked at Mu Yan.

The news of Mu Wu Feng defecting from the Withered Wood Tribe and fleeing to the Gu Yuan Tribe had also reached his ears.

The original plan of a sudden attack on the Gu Yuan Tribe was dissolved due to Mu Wu Feng’s defection, and he wanted an explanation from Mu Yan.

Mu Yan was caught off guard by Xie Li’s words.

He didn’t want to admit that Mu Wu Feng had escaped and reached the Gu Yuan Tribe successfully under his watch, as it was a huge blow to his dignity.

As the de facto ruler of the Withered Wood Tribe, this outcome was a huge embarrassment for him.

Seeing Mu Yan’s silence and his absent-minded expression, it was clear Mu Yan didn’t want to explain further on this matter.

Seeing this, the two did not press further on the issue.

In their view, even if Xiao Chen knew in advance about their upcoming attack on the Gu Yuan Tribe, it wouldn’t change anything.

Now they had amassed a large army, with over five thousand warriors above the Bone-Tempering Realm; they didn’t need any plot or scheme.

They could just directly roll over the Gu Yuan Tribe with their superior strength.

Any resistance would be like a mantis trying to stop a chariot, overestimating its ability.

Unfortunately, they forgot a saying: ‘If we do not see each other for three days, we should see each other with new eyes,’ especially since more than ten days had passed since they last met.

The Xiao Chen of today was not the Xiao Chen they had faced then, and the Gu Yuan Tribe of today was not the same tribe that had been on the verge of extinction half a year ago.

The people of Gu Yuan were now eagerly anticipating battle, prepared and ready.

After an exchange of toasts, they began to gather their forces and march towards the Gu Yuan Tribe, intending to overrun Gu Yuan in a single stroke.

The five thousand cavalry galloped through the wilderness, leaving destruction in their wake.

Soon, they arrived in front of the city of the Gu Yuan Tribe.

Atop the city wall, contrary to Xiong Li and company’s expectations, there was no chaos or disorder.

Instead, they saw numerous flags fluttering atop the city wall, creating an impressive sight.

The warriors of Gu Yuan Tribe, each holding a weapon, were meticulously arranged and on high alert.