Star Martial Era: The Way of Star Light Cultivation
Chapter 248 - 131: The Lion Fights the Rabbit (Fourth Update, Please Subscribe)

Chapter 248: Chapter 131: The Lion Fights the Rabbit (Fourth Update, Please Subscribe)

This is taught in the knowledge of Dachen.

"The Prince can rest assured, your subordinate will definitely present the body of this Dachen genius to you in its entirety," Chi Dian immediately accepted the command, full of confidence.

There was no other reason, the rationale was quite simple.

The masters of the five major tribes of the Red Scale Clan were all experts at the Seventh Layer of Refining Star.

Furthermore, each tribe had two to three experts at the Sixth Layer of Refining Star. As for experts at the Fifth Layer of Refining Star, there were five to six of them.

If all of them were to be assembled, the number of experts at or above the Fifth Layer of Refining Star would exceed fifty.

Killing a Dachen genius would be all too easy!

"Go, remember, do not reveal to the tribe chiefs that Chi Mu has died in battle. Just say there is another matter relating to urgent sacrificial altar business that requires Chi Mu’s personal attention," Lord of Red Scale, Chi You instructed.

"Your subordinate understands."

Bowing, paying respects, Chi Dian turned and left, accepting the command.

After Chi Dian had left, the expression of the Lord of Red Scale, Chi You, was still one of furrowed brows.

There were worries indeed.

The death of Chi Mu was a tremendous loss to the high-end combat power of the Red Scale Clan.

Three months from now, facing the warriors of the impending Dachen invasion would prove to be even more difficult!

As for him personally entering the fray!

He did not dare.

His Divine Soul was still controlled by the State Preceptor of Dachen Country. He estimated that, should he dare to join the battle, the State Preceptor would crush him instantly.

He still remembered, over two decades ago, the heroic figure of that State Preceptor.

Like stepping on a dog, he was trampled underfoot and then had the Red Scale Heart in his possession refined.

The only consolation was that this Great State Preceptor did not know that their Red Scale Clan possessed not one but three Red Scale Hearts!

Otherwise, the Red Scale Clan might never have the hope for a rise to power.

"This time, I have nearly exhausted the strength of my entire tribe; this should be enough to resolve it..."

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Atop Fire Return Mountain, when dawn once again descended, Xu Jin who had been cultivating throughout the night, slowly opened his eyes.

Inside the Central Star Palace, the Gathering Star Core had just breached the late phase of Star Casting an hour ago. Its light was dense and radiant, and as the Star Core rotated, there was a trace of internal convergence. When this light of the Star Core was fully inward, it would signify that Xu Jin’s Central Star Palace had reached the Peak of Star Casting.

Rising, Xu Jin casually launched several Star Skills, achieving accurate data.

Suddenly reaching the late phase of Star Casting, the shooting distance of Star Arrow increased by two meters, reaching 29 meters.

The potency of other Star Skills had also increased.

But compared to Chi Mu, who was at the Eighth Layer of Refining Star, this increase in power didn’t provide much more of a chance of victory.

Yet the total amount of Star Power had indeed increased by a full one-tenth.

"Xu Jin, I see you have spent another night at Fire Return Mountain. I have a suggestion for you," not long after finishing his cultivation, Xu Jin received an advisory from the Great State Preceptor, Cheng Yuxiao.

"Great State Preceptor, please speak."

"The enemy likely to besiege us should already be en route, but what you need to do next is to make the enemy follow you around, leading them by the nose, and then, you may have a chance to survive between the cracks.

Furthermore, an extra bit of attention may be warranted towards the five major tribes.

The Red Scale Clan operates under a tribal system.

The Royal Court is merely a tribe that possesses powerful experts and strong ruling capabilities.

The five major tribes governed by the Red Scale Royal Court are not a unified front.

You could attempt to secure the support of their native forces!" the Great State Preceptor, Cheng Yuxiao, suggested.

Hearing this, Xu Jin’s mind stirred.

He and the Great State Preceptor had arrived at the same point.

After siege warfare was over, it was time to engage in guerrilla warfare.

If even Chi Mu had failed, as long as the Red Scale Royal Court were not fools, what would come next would be overwhelming forces.

This was already anticipated by Xu Jin.

Xu Jin’s original plan, after the morning’s cultivation, was to visit the nearest tribe for a look. Whether it was to strike individually or engage in guerrilla warfare, in any case, he could no longer stay on Fire Return Mountain.

However, the latter suggestion of Great State Preceptor Cheng Yuxiao was something Xu Jin had not considered.

To gain the support of native forces?

"Xu Jin, as long as they can support you, you may promise them anything.

Of course, you cannot agree to their demands too readily.

The chieftains of the various tribes of the Red Scale Clan are not fools. If you agree too eagerly and too easily, they will instead distrust you!

From this moment onwards, you will be my, Cheng Yuxiao’s, full authority Special Envoy. If the opportunity arises, you can negotiate with the tribe chiefs of the five major tribes, and I will back you up," said Cheng Yuxiao.

"Thank you, Great State Preceptor!"

This thank-you was truly heartfelt.

For one, these past few days the Great State Preceptor had been instantly responsive to any communication, and secondly, Xu Jin could feel that the Great State Preceptor’s support for him was indeed absolute and comprehensive.

This was Xu Jin’s good fortune!

"Xu Jin, there’s one more thing I need to remind you," the Great State Preceptor Cheng Yuxiao added.

"Great State Preceptor, please speak."

"The Red Scale Clan shares some similarities with the barbarian tribes of the present day, respecting power rather than kindness. If you directly approach the chieftains of the five major tribes to negotiate, nine times out of ten, it would result in them turning around and selling you to their Lord of Red Scale.

However, if you can defeat them first and then either collaborate with them or secure their support, it will be much easier," advised the Great State Preceptor Cheng Yuxiao.

"Thank you, Great State Preceptor. Your disciple will remember this."

Ending the communication, Xu Jin glanced at the map and quickly set out toward the Red Scale Tribe nearest him — the Fire Oak Tribe.