The Master of Beasts

Chapter 868 290

For Jialouluo, Chen Jiuge wasn't particularly worried. After all, although Jialouluo's cultivation was high, he had a truly innocent heart, only slightly skewed.

But compared to others, he's still easier to get along with.

There's the strategic Shuibing, the cunning Bai Li and Feng Cang, the seemingly steady Song Bei, and the unpredictable Meng Ze—Chen Jiuge sighed inwardly.

After Meng Ze broke through to King Level, Chen Jiuge felt that he was different from before and no longer stood unconditionally by his side.

Of course, it might also be related to the ample number of Fierce Beasts in the Heavenly Gift Realm, making the Spiritual Beasts cultivated by Chen Jiuge less necessary.

And the probing actions of Bai Li and Feng Cang—Chen Jiuge surmised that the two of them also probably thought returning to the True Realm was hopeless, and wanted to secure greater benefits.

"No rush for the moment. Let's first see how they perform tomorrow!"

With his own and his Guardian Beast's power having reached the Golden Immortal Extreme, Chen Jiuge was now very confident.

Even if Bai Li and Feng Cang turned against him, he had the Sorrowful Girl on his side, so he wasn't afraid of them at all.

As for Jialouluo and Meng Ze, Chen Jiuge couldn't think of any reason they would turn against him.

Though both cared deeply for their tribes, that was because, in the True Realm, it concerned the survival of an entire race. Now there was no such worry, and it seemed unlikely they would turn against him.

"Just give me a little more time!"

If tomorrow's talks go well, Chen Jiuge plans to use the Innate Primordial Qi at his disposal to expedite the emergence of those nine people in Nine Yang Land, possibly even preserving Nine Yang Land itself.

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City Lord Mansion, Council Hall

"Looks like I'm the earliest one here!"

Jialouluo looked at the empty council hall, a hint of surprise in his eyes.

"Senior Jialouluo, I didn't expect you to be so quick!"

Meng Ze's figure followed closely behind: "Of course, he's quick, since he doesn't need to manage his tribesmen and spends every day honing his skills in the back mountain."

"Having finally progressed further, I naturally need to get used to it. Speaking of which, Meng Ze, when will you fight me?" Jialouluo grinned wickedly.

"Once I've eradicated the lingering consciousness of the People of the Yellow Springs within me, I'll fight you!"

Though Meng Ze was tempted, he still hadn't rid himself of the side effects from absorbing the People of the Yellow Springs. This also illustrated the difference between breaking through using external aid versus relying solely on oneself.

"I didn't expect everyone to be so fast!"

Shuibing and Song Bei entered the hall simultaneously.

"That's strange; how come those two old codgers, Bai Li and Feng Cang, are the slowest?" Jialouluo's eyes showed a trace of doubt.

Bai Li could be excused, being a White Tiger and somewhat prideful, but Feng Cang lacked such pride and usually acted like an old good-natured man, always the first to arrive at meetings.

Shuibing, however, knew the reason and couldn't help but sneer inwardly.

Back in Star Moon City, Shuibing's side was the weakest and naturally the target. Had it not been for Jiuying's indispensable abilities to the city, their group might have been expelled long ago.

Now things have changed, and those two old folks are eagerly probing in collaboration.

Even if they succeeded in probing, it would be something, but the key point is that both weren't a match for Sorrowful Girl, being forced back embarrassingly!

"Senior Bai Li and Senior Feng Cang haven't arrived yet, so let's wait a bit longer," Chen Jiuge said unhurriedly.

As time ticked by, Jialouluo grew a bit impatient, releasing his Divine Sense to track the two's location.

Hardly had his Divine Sense extended outside the hall when the two figures appeared!

Looking at the two dawdling figures, Jialouluo reprimanded impatiently, "What are you two doing? Hurry up!"

As they arrived, Chen Jiuge merely glanced meaningfully before producing a list, and said calmly, "These are the individuals who've exploited their positions for personal gain."

"Though the amounts aren't extensive, they harm the interests of the Star Moon Tribe, and ultimately, ours!"

"I've decided to remove them from their positions. What do you all think?"

The majority on the list were subordinates of Bai Li and Feng Cang. Although the White Tiger and Mountain and Sea Strange Beasts had transformed into human forms, they inherently retained their beastly nature, taking the most and with the crudest methods, ignoring all rules.

Next were Shuibing's subordinates, and some of the Loose Cultivators initially under Chen Jiuge but who switched sides during this period—these were also audacious.

The fewest were from the Evil Ghost Clan and Nightmare Clan.

The Evil Ghosts were known as battle maniacs, causing much trouble, but mostly due to failing to control themselves during sparring, without causing substantial harm to Star Moon Tribe's interests.

Concerning the Nightmare Clan, Chen Jiuge had to admire Meng Ze.

He actually came up with the idea of trading food for those elderly natives in small tribes nearing death. After all, what mattered most to the Nightmare Clan was absorbing the combat skills and Physical Body Divine Powers of the consumed, regardless of age.

At most, the elders' flesh would be tougher, but that was insignificant to the Nightmare Clan.

"City Lord, you!"

Bai Li couldn't contain his anger. If positions were stripped according to the list, at least two-thirds of the White Tiger Clan would become ordinary members of the Star Moon Tribe, severely reducing his access to resources.