"Finally, these useless fools have done something useful!"
The news spread quickly, causing the Gan Tribe to become excited and furious. Gu Masters gathered before the gates of the Tribe's camp, waiting for the Tribe elders to lead them. At that time, Fang Tian had already left the camp after the news spread, making sure that everything in the Gan Tribe was proceeding exactly as he wanted.
However, this left him completely ignorant of the situation inside the Li Tribe. The information he currently possessed was nothing more than outdated knowledge of the political situation in the Li Tribe, and because of that he acted according to it, hoping the Li Tribe would move as he wished.
"If the Li Tribe does not clash with the Gan Tribe, my plan will be meaningless… Therefore, I must infiltrate the Li Tribe camp to ensure the situation progresses as it should."
Fang Tian rushed toward the Li Tribe camp at an extremely fast speed. The Li Tribe camp was located one hundred li away from the Gan Tribe camp, but for Fang Tian this distance was insignificant. After recovering his rank five initial-stage cultivation, he could use rank five Gu worms to move at incredible speed.
Thus, it did not take long for him to reach the Li Tribe camp. What he saw there left him stunned and shocked.
"Huh?.. Did these people run away?! Didn't they say the men of the Northern Plains are brave and fearless of battle and death?! Then why are they fleeing?!"
On a plateau rising above the surrounding green grasslands lay the remains of the Li Tribe camp. Unusable tents had been abandoned, along with several structures, strange tools, and various debris scattered everywhere. This sight left Fang Tian completely stunned.
The traces and remnants clearly showed that the Li Tribe had departed and had not been destroyed by an attack. This meant they preferred retreating rather than entering a direct conflict with the Gan Tribe. This decision was undoubtedly clever and wise, but it provoked Fang Tian's anger.
"This is truly infuriating… But this strategy only works against a large force like the Gan Tribe, which would not be able to catch the Li Tribe even if they tried… But for me? Is it easy to get rid of someone who is determined?"
Fang Tian suppressed his anger and activated Wooden Wings Gu. Massive wings emerged from his back, stretching several meters. With a single flap, Fang Tian rose into the air.
Although the Li Tribe had left a long time ago, they had left behind a clear trail that was easy to follow. All Fang Tian had to do was observe the trail and track them.
"The Li Tribe is moving directly east without any deviation in their route, but at this rate they will pass near the Split Rock Hills… According to the information I obtained from the souls of Gu Masters and mortals, those hills are inhabited by a group of Heavy Earth Hyenas, led by a Ten Thousand Beast King."
Fang Tian did not know whether the Li Tribe was foolish or extremely confident to pass near the Split Rock Hills, which were occupied by a massive beast group. But what he did know was that he could use this beast group to weaken the Li Tribe along their journey.
Once the Li Tribe reached a state of near despair after suffering heavy losses, Fang Tian could step in to help them and obtain their "gratitude." Fang Tian could not do much for the Li Tribe in its current state; he would only be a minor addition to them. But for a Li Tribe on the verge of destruction, he would be like a lifeline thrown to the drowning!
Half an hour later, Fang Tian managed to locate the Li Tribe. The Li Tribe moved like a caravan in a long straight line stretching hundreds of meters. On both sides of the line, Gu Masters were spread out in groups of eight, each group separated by a distance of ten meters.
In the center of the caravan were seventeen enormous blue silkworms, unbelievably massive creatures that moved with difficulty while carrying the resources and foundation of the Li Tribe. At the rear were groups of big-bellied horses and two-humped wolves, guided by Gu Masters and mortals.
On wooden wagons, wealthy mortal families sat inside while the wagons were pulled by big-bellied horses or human slaves. Meanwhile, poor mortals ran after the Li Tribe on foot.
At the front of the caravan stood the Tribe Leader He An and several elders, observing their surroundings with caution and readiness while issuing orders from time to time.
"At this speed, I can lure beast groups and make them attack along the way… But with their current foundation, this will be troublesome. Large beast groups capable of causing serious damage to them are rare in this region, and the only one nearby is the Heavy Earth Hyena group."
Fang Tian could observe the Li Tribe from a distance, making it impossible for them to discover him. However, it was not as if he could do whatever he wanted from such a distance. The Li Tribe Leader was a rank four Gu Master, and he was using investigative methods to monitor his surroundings. If he noticed anything unusual, he would come personally to investigate.
Therefore, it was better to maintain a safe distance, avoid revealing himself, and execute his plan professionally.
Fang Tian turned his body and moved to the right of the Li Tribe. Soon, a chain of small hills appeared within his sight, resembling shattered stones scattered everywhere. These were the Split Rock Hills, where a massive group of Heavy Earth Hyenas occupied the area.
Fang Tian detected roughly twenty thousand Heavy Earth Hyenas hidden inside caves or buried beneath the ground.
"These hyenas are a peculiar life form. They do not roam much but live in rocky places like these hills. From time to time they feed on rocks and spend the rest of their lives sleeping… But they are extremely ferocious. If an intruder appears within their territory, they will chase it until it leaves their land, though they will not continue the pursuit due to their laziness… It will be difficult to drag them toward the Li Tribe without sufficient methods, but all I need is to make these beasts chase me in fury."
The Heavy Earth Hyenas had not discovered him yet because Fang Tian concealed himself. However, he revealed the aura of a rank four middle-stage Gu Master to provoke their caution and fear. If Fang Tian revealed a rank five aura, the entire beast group would flee, and even the Ten Thousand Beast King would feel fear. But doing that would be pointless—he needed to lure the beast group by proving he was a harmful enemy.
Fang Tian's aura awakened the Ten Thousand Beast King, which had been sleeping underground. The enormous hyena, as large as a bull, raised its head and looked at Fang Tian cautiously.
Fang Tian did not wait for the hyena pack to attack—he attacked first.
The hyenas let out loud cries when he moved through the air and surged beneath him, leaping heavily as they attempted to attack him.
A massive Thousand Beast King leaped into the air and reached Fang Tian's level, then spat a huge mass of waxy mud from its mouth. Fang Tian was struck by the mud, and his entire body was covered by the sticky substance, which hardened rapidly.
However, with a movement of his body, Fang Tian shattered the hardened mud like glass and sent the Thousand Beast King to its death with a pillar of starlight. The Thousand Beast King crashed into a distant hill, its body bathed in starlight that slowly melted its flesh while releasing a fragrant scent.
The hyenas scattered in terror, fleeing in every direction. Even the Hundred Beast Kings retreated to distant hills, abandoning this intruding monster that was spreading chaos in their territory. Only Fang Tian and the Ten Thousand Beast King remained, fighting fiercely as their battle shook the hills.
Fang Tian defended more than he attacked until he found an opening in the defense of the Ten Thousand Beast King. He pointed beneath the beast, and a wooden arm suddenly emerged from beneath its hind legs and grabbed its testicles.
The body of the Ten Thousand Beast King convulsed in pain and released a strange scream that sounded nothing like a beast. At that moment, Fang Tian allowed the wooden hand to disappear and fled swiftly. Behind him, the Ten Thousand Beast King chased him with overwhelming fury, followed by a horde of Heavy Earth Hyenas pursuing him with savage rage.
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