This Sword Cultivator is Somewhat Dependable

Chapter 560: Chapter 48 Youxiong and Shao Dian_3

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Each tribe, regardless of size, could send out one barbarian under the age of thirty to engage in magical combat for the twenty-five spots.

That is, if the demon beasts wanted to enter the “Dragon Gate,” they had to join the major barbarian families and cooperate with them wholeheartedly.

Gradually, the form of cooperation called Sacrificial Spirit emerged.

Demon beasts looked for suitable barbarian families, and barbarian families likewise searched for appropriate demon beasts.

Once there was a mutual agreement, the demon beast would become the tribe’s Sacrificial Spirit, protecting the tribe and sharing its fate.

In return, the tribe would do everything in its power to win a spot for their Sacrificial Spirit to enter the Dragon Gate.

The stronger the tribe’s power, the more chances it had to secure spots for their Sacrificial Spirit in the Dragon Gate, and the more chances the Spirit entered, the greater its potential became, which in turn benefited the tribe as well.

A community of shared interests.

Using interests to bind demon beasts and barbarian families together.

One can only say that the first generation shaman of the Barbarian Tribe indeed had unique and brilliant ideas, a person of grand vision and strategy.

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Confronting the unreasonable conditions posed by the Giant Deer Clan, amidst the crowd of Youxiong cultivators, stood a figure blending in with an indifferent expression, devoid of the anger or concern shown by others.

Because he was not a member of the You Xiong Tribe but Lu Qingshan, disguised as one using the Ancient Jade of night travel and joining this meeting under the cover of the Youxiong Clan Leader.

“My master sent me here to help the You Xiong Tribe overcome the crisis of annihilation, but perhaps that’s just a secondary goal,” Lu Qingshan mused after grasping the situation from their conversation, “The main purpose is probably to let me find a connection among these demon-beast-infested barbarian tribes and complete my Sword Qi Transformation, right?”

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“What do you think?” Youxiong’s chief sacrificer looked around at the silent assembly and took the initiative to ask.

“You should be aware of our barbarian nature. The Giant Deer Tribe says they only want that spot, but with their Sacrificial Spirit entering our tribe, do we still expect to maintain our independence? Isn’t this a dreamer’s foolish dream, mere nonsense?

If we are to be annihilated anyway, then why not fight to the death?” The Youxiong Clan Leader said firmly, his voice resonating with conviction.

He was the leader of the war faction within the Youxiong Tribe.

And the chief sacrificer represented the peace faction.

It’s clear to see that if the views of the Youxiong Clan Leader and the chief sacrificer had aligned, this dispute would not have arisen, and no one would have bypassed these two to seek help from the Shao Dian line, which had split off from the Youxiong long ago.

“Moreover, our great Sacrificial Spirit has protected the You Xiong Tribe for a thousand years. If we were to strike it down, would we not be no different from beasts? I cannot bring myself to commit such an act of ingratitude!” another cultivator from the war faction spoke up, a man of immense stature unmatched by others.

“If we do not make this choice, do we have the strength to deal with the Giant Deer Tribe coveting us? Better to make a show of compliance at first, then strategize in the long term…” someone from the peace faction retorted at the right moment.

“Make a show of compliance? Is the Giant Deer Tribe made up of good souls? Once we agree to their demands today and welcome the Giant Deer Sacrificial Spirit into our tribe, do you really believe they will keep their word and not harm us in the slightest?

You’re not naive children, how could you be so foolish, so wishful?

Or is it that you simply do not wish to think about these things, only concerned with your own survival?” A gifted speaker among the war faction thrust his words like a sword, piercing those present.

“Just in a few days, the Giant Deer will be inquiring about our final decision. If you don’t wish to accept these demeaning demands, then why not let those of you go to face the people of Giant Deer, to face that Giant Deer Sacrificial Spirit?” someone mocked.

This statement struck at the weak point of the war faction, leaving them momentarily at a loss for words.

As the debate went on, the calls for peace surprisingly began to dominate.

Without realizing when, the tide had turned, and the tribe’s will to fight had dissipated.

The Youxiong Clan Leader’s face turned ashen, his gaze involuntarily fell on Lu Qingshan, who was disguised as a barbarian.

If they were to be controlled by someone, why not choose the related Shao Dian line?

This was his reason for seeking help from Marquis Shao Dian.

Although, after sending out the message for help, he began to feel hesitant and regretful.

But spilled water could not be retrieved.

Facing the look of entreaty from the Youxiong Clan Leader, Lu Qingshan let out a light chuckle.

He stepped forward, and in front of the many Youxiong cultivators, he made his presence known, standing before the chief sacrificer and asked deliberately, word by word:

“I remember when the Youxiong split occurred. The contemporary chief sacrificer and the Clan Leader had irreconcilable differences, and the chief sacrificer at that time pointed at the Clan Leader, who had attempted to accept Great Xia’s reconciliation offer, and furiously denounced him as a traitorous cur who abandoned his ancestry.

The tribe members who refused to accept reconciliation actually beat to death the legitimate son of the Clan Leader who had tried to persuade the chief sacrificer.

Chief sacrificer, may I boldly ask, did this happen?”

The chief sacrificer of a barbarian tribe was not only the tribe’s supreme warrior but also its highest cultural authority, managing the tribe’s cultural output and naturally should have a thorough understanding of the tribe’s history.

“Yes,” the present-day Youxiong chief sacrificer, looking at Lu Qingshan with a grim gaze, responded, “Youxiong Bozhi returned to the tribe, prayed for people of the Human Race, Youxiong shaman furiously denounced Bozhi.

Later, Youxiong Bozhi’s legitimate son was beaten to death by angered tribespeople for trying to reach peace on behalf of his father, showcasing the spine of our You Xiong Tribe.”

Such spine.

Lu Qingshan thought with a laugh. He then cast his gentle gaze around the room at everyone.

Finally, with an unchanged expression and a calm tone, he quietly asked, “So now, are you not afraid of being beaten to death by the tribe?”

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