I Steal the Ancestors' Sacrifices to Nourish Myself-Chapter 181 - 86: Post-Disaster Situation, Tribal Crisis_3

"According to the reports from the scouts, the obstacle between us and the Northern Lands and Ji Land, the Miasma Swamp, has completely disappeared, replaced by a dry wasteland.

This means that our Northern Lands will now be connected with the Xiaoyang Race Territory."

"Clan Leader, doesn't this mean that it's much easier for us to reach Ji Land now?"

"With the Xiaoyang Race in between, it's not that convenient."

"The wilderness is so vast; if we really want to cross, we can always find a way."

"What are we going to Ji Land for?"

"Are you guys stupid? The issue now isn't going to Ji Land, but facing the Xiaoyang, not those small Xiaoyang tribes outside the mountain, but the true large Xiaoyang division!"

Huo Qii spoke, and the murmuring crowd immediately fell silent.

The societal system of the Xiaoyang Race could also be seen as similar to the hierarchical relationships of Human Race's tribes.

The King Division is supreme; of course, now the King Division is only a nominal title.

The branches under the King Division can be seen as a major line, its power comparable to the Human Race Bo Division, with branches of various sizes forming bloodline tribes, the strong comparable to Human Race's upper-class tribes, and the weak similar to lower-class tribes.

The three Xiaoyang divisions that migrated north and previously clashed with the Blazing Flame Race were only barely comparable to the weakest of the Human Race upper-class tribes in actual strength.

The Blazing Flame could best the three Xiaoyang divisions migrating north, but if the old upper-class groups from the Xiaoyang Race Territory came over, Blazing Flame would have no advantage.

Now, with the natural barrier of treacherous terrain gone, the various Xiaoyang Race groups can all come over without obstruction.

Even if the Xiaoyang Race tribes have suffered severe losses, matters concerning the survival of a tribe cannot be left to chance.

Huo Chang's sense of caution increased greatly.

He looked at the clan members present, wanting to ask for input.

"Shut up."

Huo Chang's gaze swept over each clan member and landed on Huo Shan's face, his lips moving without making a sound. 𝗳𝚛𝚎𝚎𝘄𝕖𝕓𝕟𝕠𝚟𝚎𝕝.𝗰𝕠𝐦

Huo Shan, who was about to spring up, settled back on the rock instead.

He had actually wanted to say, "I listen to the Clan Leader."

"Clan Leader, how about we hide in the mountains for a decade or so?"

Shen Can, who was resting his eyes, opened them and scanned past, seeing the clan member who spoke to his liking.

This suggestion was not bad. The Blazing Flame, which had just been promoted to an upper-class tribe, desperately needed time to settle.

The environment changes so unpredictably; this time they were lucky not to be in the main path of the fight between the Golden Crow and the giants, or else the entire Blazing Flame tribe would've perished.

"Right, we should use the old trick from last time, hide deep in the mountains. If the Xiaoyang dare to come in, we'll make them taste my Brain Hammer."

...

The clan meeting didn't last long before Huo Chang dismissed most people.

They ultimately temporarily decided to keep the various vassal tribes that had migrated into the mountains in place and wait for more detailed information from the clan scouts before making further arrangements.

They were to redeploy clan soldiers, familiarizing themselves with the mountain forest ravaged by the Golden Crow Kuafu again, prepared to fend off larger Xiaoyang tribes moving north.

In the cave, Huo Chang looked at the map by the lamplight.

If the Blazing Flame Tribe wanted to deal with the Xiaoyang Race the same way as the first disbandment, they would have to stay in the mountains long-term, not giving the Xiaoyang Race a target.

But doing so would mean they were hidden, and things like farming, cultivation, and other tribal productions would all be affected.

If all the clan members came out to farm, there would be a significant loophole in their dispersed mountain forest tactics, allowing the Xiaoyang army to invade directly into the clan land.

Huo Chang wanted to find a place where the tribe could farm and reproduce peacefully for a few years so that he could have peace of mind in how he chose to deal with the Xiaoyang.

After all, the current Blazing Flame Race had Witch Artifacts, Cultivation Techniques, and resources, but they must wait until they translate those into real clan power before fighting.

A few days later, Huo Hou rushed into the clan land, covered in dirt, with no sign of the Mountain-Splitting Kui he rode out on.

"Clan Leader, the Xiaoyang are gathering troops on a massive scale!"