I Steal the Ancestors' Sacrifices to Nourish Myself-Chapter 144 - 73: Huo Chang’s Highlight Moment, Allied Tribes Request Assistance (Part 2)

The strongest three Xiaoyang Tribes are still the offspring of the Muo Qiu, Mu Xun, and Qiu Bear branches that came first.

These three tribes are branch offspring within the Xiaoyang Race, while the other tribes are similar to small tribes gathering the scattered populace of the Human Race.

Perhaps it was Shen Can's previous strategy of splitting into smaller groups that frightened these three branch offspring.

They actually abandoned the Cyan Bird Race's excellent clan territory and retreated to the Qu River line to establish their territories.

In contrast, the Xiaoyang Tribes that migrated later just claimed territory wherever they found it lucrative.

These scattered Xiaoyang small tribes conveniently provided Huo Chang with an opportunity to boost his battle achievements.

After dinner, Shen Can suddenly realized he should have Huo Yunn set up the Copper Talisman Array properly, as there would be a steady stream of Xiaoyang corpses returning.

...

Witch Hall.

Dozens of figures are busily working at their desks; the ' encyclopedia compilation' of the Blazing Flame Tribe is still in progress.

The newly recruited Witch disciples effectively filled the shortage in manpower.

Shen Can could see that everyone was very motivated.

After clearing up doubts for the unsanctioned 'grand-disciples' in the Witch Hall, Shen Can headed towards the underground cave.

One of the entrances to the underground channel is located right here at the Little Dragon Fish's pond.

"Bloop."

The Dragon Fish's physique had grown larger over the past year, mainly because it had eaten well.

After entering the Great Marsh, the clan's hunting team, guided by the Dragon Fish, hunted many Water Beasts and fish with Dragon bloodline, some of whose essence and marrow were devoured by the Little Dragon Fish.

The two dragon whiskers on its jaw swung like whips, its scales shimmering with ripple-like patterns.

Shen Can estimated that the Little Dragon Fish was not far from becoming a Tier Three Wild Beast.

The entrance to the channel was under the pond, and the Little Dragon Fish sealed it with bubbles, leaving only a small opening to let water in.

The entire channel project was planned by Shen Can to resemble an enlarged, deeper version of a 'Karez'.

During the excavation, it was simultaneously started from hundreds of settlement points. 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦

At intervals, water reservoirs and ventilation shafts were established.

The reservoirs were dug in places with high rock strength, while ventilation shafts were chosen in hidden mountain areas, facing the wind.

Apart from these visible elements, there was also the safety and defense issue.

The underground channel was connected with the aboveground sentry posts.

Each settlement was responsible for managing, maintaining, and patrolling the parts of the channel they excavated.

Besides the protection by the populace, in the future, clan soldiers would be stationed for protection.

"Drip!"

The channel wasn't too dark; the rock walls were embedded with irregular scarlet stones that emitted some light.

Thankfully, it was within the mountains, where the underground was rocky; although excavation was labor-intensive, the strength was reliable.

Half of the passage was walkable, while the other half was a man-made waterway.

The excavation considered the terrain, allowing most areas' water to flow.

At the moment, water from the Great Marsh was continuously flowing into the channel's reservoirs.

Within his Divine Sense, the cave almost showed no presence of Fire Source Power, with water droplets constantly seeping from the rock walls.

After wandering through the channel for most of the day, Shen Can finally emerged from a settlement in the northwest of the clan land.

This settlement was named Gui Mountain, because the neighboring mountain was full of Gui trees.

A plethora of fields were developed around the settlement, and fruit trees were planted on the mountain.

Coincidentally, Huo Yunn was in the Gui Mountain settlement.

She was accompanied by a dozen Witch disciples, examining the fruit trees on the mountain.

Spirit Plants are vast and profound; anything grown on the land falls into the category of Spirit Plants.

"Master."

"Ancestral Temple Keeper."

Dozens of Witch disciples studying Spirit Plants paid their respects.

"Master, the fruits bloomed very early this year, which I originally thought was due to the weather becoming hotter."

Huo Yunn spoke, explaining her purpose for coming.

"But while excavating the channel at Gui Mountain, crushed a patch of golden ore was discovered in the rocky mountains."

After listening to Huo Yunn's description, Shen Can assumed an underground mineral vein was likely discovered.

Even the most ordinary iron ore would indicate that the Source Power in this area is relatively better than others.

Immediately, Shen Can allowed the disciples to continue their work.

His mind was now focused on drought resistance, ensuring the tribe could survive potential droughts.

He had witnessed the calamities of the Great Wilderness.

If a drought truly occurred, it might not end quickly.

Upon returning to the Ancestral Temple, Shen Can considered and issued an order.

Anyone in the tribe knowing good methods of water storage would be rewarded with merit.

Actually, without Shen Can's prompt, clan members near the Great Marsh could see the water level constantly retreating, while those living near rivers could observe the diminishing water flow.

The leaves of the wheat and millet planted in the fields are wilted, these are signs of drought due to the hot weather.

Following orders, quite a few people within the tribe have proposed methods, such as crafting large clay pots to store water and additionally digging water wells underground.

Some suggested planting water-laden trees, which are types of fruit trees that produce juicy fruit and can grow in relatively arid areas.

Upon receiving this news, Shen Can began arranging people to search for them.

In the Great Wilderness, there are countless flora, and he doesn't know many.

...

Meanwhile, in the Cyan Bird Race Territory.

The Xiaoyang Division obviously pales in comparison to the elite forces.

Under the second round of volleys by the Blazing Flame Race Soldiers, the Xiaoyang Division composed of martial artists was scattered and collapsed.

"Kill!"

The martial artists of the Cyan Bird Race stationed at the front saw the Xiaoyang Race collapse, and Cang Hex rushed in first.

"Charge in!"

Huo Chang gently kicked the Mountain-Splitting Kui beneath him, and with a roar, his mount charged toward the Xiaoyang Race.

"Kill!"

At this moment, Huo Chang raised his hand.

The long blade in his hand was enveloped in blood energy, the high war intent igniting the blood energy into a fiery illusion, fiercely shooting toward the Celestial Vein Martial Artist leading the Xiaoyang Race.

This Celestial Vein Xiaoyang Race member, just about to engage Cang Hex, suddenly found the long blade intensely aimed at him.

He tried to resist, but the war intent on the Blood Blade froze his movements.

"Puff!"

The Blood Blade deflected the weapon of the leading Xiaoyang Race member, piercing through his chest and nailing him fiercely to the ground.

"Clan Leader!"

The defeat of the lead Xiaoyang member caused the remaining Celestial Vein Martial Artists of the Xiaoyang Race to change color, quickening their already retreating figures.

Cang Hex's original target was the Xiaoyang Clan Leader, but he hadn't rushed over before seeing him pinned dead, so he immediately switched targets.

Huo Chang's strike utterly crushed the resistance of the Xiaoyang Tribe, causing the entire small Xiaoyang Tribe to fall into complete defeat.

The offensive by the soldiers from the Blazing Flame and Cyan Bird tribes became even more intense, beginning the final chase and slaughter.

After one strike, he kicked the forward-charging Mountain-Splitting Kui.

The Mountain-Splitting Kui slowed its pace, arriving before the slain Xiaoyang Clan Leader, as Huo Chang pulled out his long blade.

After looking around to make sure no one was nearby, he shook his arm, feeling numb.

This was Huo Chang's first time leading soldiers in battle.

The outcome was satisfactory!

Soon, the Xiaoyang Race within the Cyan Bird Race Territory was thoroughly driven out, leaving only one Celestial Vein Xiaoyang member fleeing with a few others in panic, while the rest lay dead within the Cyan Bird Territory.

Some Cyan Bird tribe members who chased away the Xiaoyang Race sat down on the ground wailing.

They have returned!

But things have changed.

...

Cang Hex was cut on the shoulder; despite his injury, he walked to Huo Chang.

"Many thanks to Clan Leader Huo for intervening, it's a fortunate thing for us Cyan Birds to reclaim our territory; we certainly cannot keep the belongings left by the Xiaoyang Race."

Cang Hex understood clearly; although he wanted them, one would need strength to truly possess them.

Seeing Cang Hex being so tactful, Huo Chang also felt deeply nostalgic; the former Cang Hex wasn't like this.

"Along, come over and treat the Cang Race Leader's wounds."

Huo Long hurried over with a small medicine basket.

"Clan Leader."

"Brother Cang, this is a newly promoted wizard from our tribe, good at fighting; unfortunately, we have few witch doctors, so he offers help in treating wounded clan members."

Cang Hex remained silent, turning his head to look at his clan's territory, quietly allowing Huo Long to apply witch medicine to his wounds.

...

Quickly, the battlefield was cleaned up.

The items left by the Xiaoyang Race, including their corpses, were gathered.

On the following day, Huo Chang and his soldiers returned with their spoils to the clan division.

The news of the Blazing Flame Clan Soldiers helping the Cyan Bird Tribe reclaim its territory spread quickly through the Northern Mountains.

For the various divisions engaged in fierce conflict with the Xiaoyang Race, the news was akin to heaven-sent rain.

Turns out there were kindred spirits willing to aid them.

On the northern ascending mountain path, there were now many hurried figures.

Upon receiving requests for aid from various divisions, Huo Chang did not shirk, continuously leading troops southward, annihilating the Xiaoyang.

In a mere half year, various divisions clashed over a dozen times with the Xiaoyang, driving the newly settled Xiaoyang divisions into hasty southern retreat.

As a result, the Xiaoyang divisions united, aiming to collectively strike against the Blazing Flame.