Chapter 1179 Personally Overseeing the Battle
"Such courage is indeed not something an ordinary person can possess."
After saying this, the white-haired elder began to tend to the injuries of the two people before him.
The white-haired elder had known about the friction between the Demon Capital Prefecture of the Underworld and the human race for a long time.
However, even when the Prefect of the Demon Capital Prefecture made a move, the white-haired elder did not intervene.
This was because if the Prefect of the Demon Capital Prefecture, a peak cultivator in the Fusion Core realm, were to make a move, it would surely attract the attention of other peak cultivators in the Fusion Core realm.
Yet, at that time, not a single person had stepped forward!
This indicated that everyone was waiting for an opportunity.
In the hearts of all, the humans and the people of the Underworld were not on an equal footing.
Even if Chen Yang and all the Fusion Core realm cultivators of the human race were to die, if someone were to step forward and accuse the Prefect of the Demon Capital Prefecture, they would be held accountable.
This was the Underworld.
As for the current intervention, the elder was solely to save these two human Foundation Establishment cultivators and to inquire about matters concerning the Land of Hope.
Even if these two youngsters did not know much, he still wanted to ask, especially since the Land of Hope had provided considerable assistance to the Barbarian tribe recently.
Where did these resources come from? They certainly couldn't have appeared out of thin air!
...
The next morning, Chen Yang joined a team within the Barbarian tribe.
It was a team specifically formed to hunt down cultivators in the Fusion Core realm.
Suo Luoha'er followed beside Chen Yang, introducing in a low voice, "This is the patriarch of the Barbarian Strength clan, named Tie Mu Hazhen. He once single-handedly killed a cultivator at the fourth layer of the Fusion Core realm."
"Among our Barbarian tribe, he is second only to the leader in terms of bravery."
"The other two are younger members of the Barbarian Strength clan who recently entered the Fusion Core realm."
The two young men from the Barbarian Strength clan looked at the unfamiliar Chen Yang with some curiosity.
They knew Suo Luoha'er, as he was one of the Barbarian King's most trusted right-hand men.
However, they had received no prior information about this stranger who had suddenly appeared.
It was Tie Mu Hazhen, on the other hand, who extended his hand to Chen Yang and said, "The Barbarian King has spoken of you. We will need your assistance in the coming days!"
Seeing the smile flash in Tie Mu Hazhen's eyes, Chen Yang immediately understood that this person likely knew he was human.
"My cultivation realm is much lower than yours, so you should be the ones taking care of me."
After Chen Yang and Tie Mu Hazhen exchanged pleasantries, Suo Luoha'er produced a map.
"This is the current location of the Barbarian Strength clan. As one of the most powerful clans among the Barbarians, the Demon Capital Prefecture will surely try its best to crush the Barbarian Strength clan, and this presents an opportunity for us."
After Suo Luoha'er explained his plan, Chen Yang nodded in satisfaction. The plan was not complicated: two young Fusion Core realm cultivators of the Barbarian Strength clan would act as bait to lure out the Fusion Core realm cultivators of the Demon Capital Prefecture.
Then, the three hidden in the shadows could eliminate them.
However, such tactics could not be used too often, or the enemy would become suspicious.
Chen Yang's purpose this time was to investigate the true strength of the Demon Capital Prefecture, so he would mostly follow the Barbarian tribe's movements.
After making the arrangements, the five individuals immediately set off.
Following the attack the previous night, a grim and murderous atmosphere permeated the entire Demon Capital Prefecture.
More importantly, the Prefect of the Demon Capital Prefecture himself was personally overseeing the battle!
Inside the central tent of the Demon Capital Prefecture, the Prefect sat in a corner, his expression grim as he watched the Fusion Core realm cultivators enter one by one.
These individuals were not low in cultivation, forming the backbone of the Demon Capital Prefecture's Fusion Core realm forces.
Yet, they had failed to detect the large-scale attack on the front lines beforehand.
Despite his anger, the Prefect of the Demon Capital Prefecture remained silent.
It was only after the City Lord of Demon Bone City entered the tent that the Prefect of the Demon Capital Prefecture slowly nodded at him.
The City Lord of Demon Bone City's cultivation and seniority were not the highest among those present.
The moment the City Lord of Demon Bone City sat down, a muffled voice from below exclaimed, "Mo Qiangu, the Prefect is already here, why are you still sitting in the main seat?"
Mo Qiangu was the true name of the City Lord of Demon Bone City.
No one had called him by this name since he achieved the Fusion Core realm.
However, Mo Qiangu was not angered, but rather explained, "The Prefect has entrusted me with military command. I already informed everyone of this some time ago, didn't I?"
Mo Qiangu knew that the Prefect had clashed with the leader of the Barbarian tribe the previous night, and some communication had taken place between them.
The Prefect of the Demon Capital Prefecture said gravely, "Everyone, consider me as not being here."
Upon hearing this, everyone fell silent.
Although Mo Qiangu had lost a city, it was an action carried out under the Prefect's orders.
Furthermore, Mo Qiangu had used his own resources over the years to accumulate a not insignificant number of Foundation Establishment cultivators. Now, with the Prefect of the Demon Capital Prefecture forcefully promoting such an individual, many were naturally displeased.
Everyone could see that Mo Qiangu had become the Prefect's confidant.
"Everyone should understand why you have been summoned here today."
"The deceased Fusion Core realm cultivators will not be replenished. The Foundation Establishment realm cultivators need to be personally led by each of you."
"As the commander of the Demon Capital Prefecture, I have only one demand: a full-scale attack today!"
"Take the Barbarian City!"
The last four words shocked everyone.
Immediately, someone slammed the table and angrily exclaimed, "Mo Qiangu! Are you joking? Take the Barbarian City? Do you really think the Barbarian tribe is so easy to deal with? Although the Barbarian tribe doesn't have many Fusion Core realm cultivators, their physiques are naturally powerful."
"And no Fusion Core realm cultivators will be replenished? Are you trying to send us old timers to our deaths?"
Others also glared at Mo Qiangu with hostility, with some even directly sneering, "If that's the case, I suggest that the vanguard be the guards of Demon Bone City?"
"Even though Demon Bone City is gone, there are still quite a few people left, aren't there?"
The others burst into laughter. If they were all sent to the front, Mo Qiangu would truly have no one left.
The City Lord of Demon Bone City, Mo Qiangu, his expression darkened, and he coldly snorted, "I have already investigated the locations of the main tribes within the Barbarian tribe."
"I will personally lead the troops to destroy one of them. However, remember one thing: if anyone slacks off in this battle, I will not let them off!"
Mo Qiangu understood one thing: today, the Demon Capital Prefecture needed to regain its prestige!
"Oh? The main tribes of the Barbarian tribe? Don't tell me it's some insignificant small tribe. Anyway, if they are all wiped out, it will just be your word."
Hearing the scattered whispers below, Mo Qiangu suddenly stood up and said fiercely, "The Barbarian Strength tribe has two Fusion Core realm cultivators at the front lines."
"If I, Mo Qiangu, cannot take down the Barbarian Strength tribe, I will cede this position!"