Guoguo's father and Yaya's father were stunned. Suppressing the urge to prostrate themselves, they stared blankly at the colossal figure suspended in mid-air. Was this Wente?
Clearly, they weren't the only ones with that impulse. Noticing the abnormality in the tribe, all the tribesmen emerged.
Bahe looked up at his cub. At this moment, he had underestimated the child's strength. He had never seen a dragon beast with such a massive beast form, not even his own father possessed such a size.
Shu Yue, on his back, couldn't quite describe her feelings. Looking at the home meticulously built, she couldn't deny a pang of reluctance.
"Wente, the tribesmen of Wuda Tribe have all come out. Say something, and we'll leave," she called out to the dragon head in front.
Upon hearing her, Wente responded with a rumble in his throat. His body slowly ascended, flying above the tribe, and he opened his dragon maw, letting out a thunderous roar.
The meaning seemed to be, "I'm leaving, take care!"
The tribesmen stared blankly. It took them a long while to recognize this as Wente!
By the time they reacted, Wente and Shu Yue had already departed.
...
The tribesmen were summoned to the plaza by Bahe.
Guoguo's father anxiously asked, "Chieftain, what exactly happened? Why did Wente and Shu Yue leave? Where are they going?"
His three questions in a row voiced the concerns of all the tribesmen.
Bahe raised his hand, signaling them to quiet down, and answered their questions one by one.
"Tribesmen, today I have a major matter concerning our tribe to tell you."
Looking at the faces awaiting an answer, the words stuck in his throat, dry and difficult to utter.
He closed his eyes and said in a deep voice, "A few days ago, the shaman divined that our Wuda Tribe would face a great disaster this rainy season, a disaster that would bring about our extinction!"
At these words, the tribesmen's expressions turned to terror. Only two phrases remained in their minds: great disaster, extinction!
What to do!
The tribesmen panicked. "Chieftain, what should we do?!"
"Everyone, don't panic, listen to me finish!" Bahe's roar suppressed their clamor.
"Last night, I discussed with the shaman, and we've decided to merge with the Tieda Tribe in a few days. Everyone pack your belongings, we're preparing to move."
"There's also another matter. I originally planned to lead everyone to the great southern tribe, but the journey is too far, and the tribesmen cannot endure it. Therefore, my plan is that after we safely pass the rainy season in the Tieda Tribe, we will directly seek refuge with the southern Warrior Tribe!"
The tribesmen felt things couldn't get any worse. How could they abandon their home so easily?
"Chieftain, why must we seek refuge with a great tribe? Can't we endure it ourselves?" a young beastman roared indignantly.
Bahe shook his head silently. If it were possible, who would humble themselves to beg for help?
"Quick, look, the shaman is here!" The shaman, supported by Amu, walked slowly towards them.
Seeing the shaman, the tribesmen began to question him volubly, "Shaman, is it really that serious? Are there any other options?"
The shaman was helped onto the stage and stood facing the tribesmen. Bahe quickly urged them to be quiet, "Everyone, be quiet and let the shaman speak!"
The tribesmen fell silent, waiting for the shaman to speak.
After catching his breath, the shaman began, "Tribesmen, I too am reluctant to leave our tribe."
"However, the Beast God has revealed to me that he intends to reclaim the Wuda Tribe. Do not be sad, tribesmen. If it weren't for the current chieftain, our Wuda Tribe would have vanished twenty years ago."
"If we don't find strong external help now, it's likely none of us will survive the rainy season. Think of your females and children. Life is everything!"
After saying these two sentences, he paused for breath and continued, "We must all listen to the chieftain. The chieftain is a dragon beast, and his elder brother is the chieftain of the southern Warrior Tribe. After we pass the rainy season, we will migrate with the chieftain to the Warrior Tribe. Tribesmen, that is when our good days will truly begin!"
The last few sentences were spoken with exceptional force. The shaman was the spiritual pillar of the tribesmen; as long as their spirits remained unbroken, they would not fall into chaos.
After finishing his speech, the shaman quietly stepped aside, making way for the chieftain.
Bahe moved to where the shaman had spoken, his eyes sweeping over the faces of every tribesman. He made a promise, "Tribesmen, the shaman speaks the truth."
"I have long intended to lead everyone to the great southern tribe, but there has never been a suitable opportunity all these years. After this rainy season, if you are willing to follow me, I will take you to live in the great tribe. If not, you can remain in the Tieda Tribe, or claim new territory and form a Wuda Tribe again."
Upon hearing this, the tribesmen quickly responded, "Chieftain, wherever you and the shaman go, we go!"
They were absolutely loyal to the chieftain. Even without this divination, as long as the chieftain and shaman gave the word, they would surely follow!
It was just that the news was too sudden, and they were a bit slow to react...
Seeing that not a single tribesman voiced an objection, Bahe showed a satisfied expression. "Very good, there are no cowards among the beasts of our Wuda Tribe. Now, everyone return and cherish these few days of peace. In the next two days, I will go and talk with the chieftain of the Tieda Tribe."
"Although we are moving there, as long as I am here, no one will dare to bully our Wuda Tribe!"
Hearing this, the tribesmen roared, "Chieftain, we believe in you! We will all listen to you!"
Miao Xiaocui, in the crowd, felt dizzy from the shouting. She still hadn't realized the inconvenience of the tribal merger, her thoughts still lingering on the colossal black figure from before.
Wente's beast form could outshine all the beast forms of the entire tribe. This was a beast that could be a beast king!
Miao Xiaocui's inner jealousy flared. A beast form that even the chieftain couldn't match, how powerful was that!
She quietly tugged at Yin Xiao beside her and whispered, "Brother Yin Xiao, ask the chieftain where Wente and Shu Yue went?"
Yin Xiao, without thinking, asked the chieftain, "Chieftain, where did Wente and Shu Yue go when they left?"
Bahe heard this and looked in Yin Xiao's direction to answer, "Wente is a beastman from the Warrior Tribe. He was temporarily residing in our tribe during this period, and now they have returned."
"..."
The tribesmen suddenly realized. They thought their tribe had gained a powerful reinforcement, but it turned out to be a beastman from another tribe!
No wonder Wente didn't like to get close to them and never interacted with them. It turned out they weren't tribesmen...
Xiong Qi and Cang Lang exchanged glances, seeing a sense of powerlessness in each other's eyes. The gap between them and Wente was too great; he could shake them off so easily. Should they give up?
Miao Xiaocui was also taken aback upon hearing this. After a moment of stunned silence, she said sarcastically, "Wente isn't from our tribe, but Shu Yue is our tribeswoman, isn't she? When the tribe was in trouble, she ran off quickly."