Chapter 2788: Rest assured, I won't harm you

Tanshe Zuzhang's younger brother only wanted to suppress, not to increase slaughter, and wanted to preserve as much of the Charcoal Snake Tribe's strength as possible.

However, the Iron Peak Clan Chief naturally would not agree to that.

If I don't cripple your Charcoal Snake Tribe, how could I rest easy later, and how could I maintain control?

What the Iron Peak Clan Chief needs is an obedient Charcoal Snake Tribe, not a powerful one.

Otherwise, even if the Charcoal Snake Tribe submits today, how could I control them in the future? That would be like placing a time bomb that could explode at any moment beside my pillow.

So, upon hearing the mental transmission from Tanshe Zuzhang's younger brother, the Iron Peak Clan Chief smirked, ignored him, and then shouted loudly.

"Everyone of the Iron Peak Tribe, listen: those who surrender will not be killed, but any who resist will be slaughtered without mercy."

"Hmph, even if it means death, I will never submit."

As soon as his words fell, a clan elder, face cold, gritted his teeth and shouted.

In response, the Iron Peak Clan Chief's smile was radiant.

"Good."

That's exactly what he wanted. The next second, numerous powerful warriors of the Iron Peak Tribe, who had been hidden around the Charcoal Snake Tribe, all appeared.

Seeing so many Iron Peak Tribe members appear here, even the dullest of the Charcoal Snake Tribe's elders realized that tonight's events had been premeditated from start to finish.

Tanshe Zuzhang's younger brother had long been colluding with the Iron Peak Clan Chief, poisoning the clan chief, and the Iron Peak Tribe was also involved.

For a moment, the elders and tribesmen loyal to Tanshe Zuzhang were furious, each cursing loudly.

"Iron Peak Tribe, good, good, good—so this matter also involves you."

"You traitor, joining outsiders to poison our clan chief—you don't deserve to sit in that position for the rest of your life."

"As long as I live, I will never accept a villain like you as chief of the Charcoal Snake Tribe, nor will I bow to your Iron Peak Tribe."

Seeing the crowd's fervor, the Iron Peak Clan Chief said, his smile undiminished.

"Good, those who are obstinate and insensible shall be killed without pardon."

"Kill."

The Iron Peak Tribe's members naturally paid no heed to the Charcoal Snake Tribe's angry shouts; they only obeyed the Iron Peak Clan Chief's orders.

At the Iron Peak Clan Chief's command, the Iron Peak Tribe's people immediately charged straight into the crowd.

In response, those diehard loyalists of Tanshe Zuzhang could not possibly surrender; they immediately rose to resist, and the battle between the two sides erupted instantly.

Meanwhile, another group of Charcoal Snake Tribe members who stood with Tanshe Zuzhang's younger brother now turned their gaze toward him.

He signaled with his eyes for them not to act rashly, to endure for the time being.

Having received the order from Tanshe Zuzhang's younger brother, these Charcoal Snake Tribe members became obedient, voluntarily stepping aside with no intention to fight.

The Iron Peak Clan Chief glanced at them with a smile, paid no further attention, and had no intention of exterminating them.

He merely wanted to cripple the Charcoal Snake Tribe, not to kill them outright.

If he were to completely annihilate the Charcoal Snake Tribe, not to mention his own side's casualties, even the final benefits would be gone.

What the Iron Peak Clan Chief needs is an obedient Charcoal Snake Tribe, not a nonexistent one.

Therefore, for those who are obedient, the Iron Peak Tribe's members did not attack proactively; their targets were those diehards loyal to the already fallen Tanshe Zuzhang.

The two sides were locked in fierce combat, but the situation was easy to judge: the Iron Peak Tribe clearly held an absolute advantage.

Having just gone through a major battle, many were wounded, some severely, and their combat strength had already been greatly depleted.

Now they faced the well-rested, fully prepared Iron Peak Tribe; under these circumstances, they were naturally unable to match them in strength.

And the Iron Peak Tribe's members, under the Iron Peak Clan Chief's orders, showed no mercy in their attacks, all employing killing moves.

In a short time, several severely wounded Charcoal Snake Tribe members were killed on the spot.

Seeing these people slain, Tanshe Zuzhang's younger brother showed reluctance; he had not wanted to kill, he only wanted simple suppression.

Seeing that this bunch of fools had no intention of stopping, it was clear they planned to fight to the last person without ever bowing in submission.

Tanshe Zuzhang's younger brother began to panic; if this continued, more than half of the Charcoal Snake Tribe would likely perish here.

Immediately, Tanshe Zuzhang's younger brother hurried to the Iron Peak Clan Chief's side, his expression grim, and said.

"Iron Peak Clan Chief, we only need to suppress them; although these people are disobedient now, if you give me some time, I will surely be able to subdue them."

Wanting the Iron Peak Clan Chief to show mercy, but upon hearing this, he turned his head, smiled at Tanshe Zuzhang's younger brother, and said.

"Naive, if you don't quell this situation with thunderous methods now, how will you ever sit securely in the clan chief's position later?"

"I… I wouldn't go so far as to kill everyone, would I?"

Hearing this, Tanshe Zuzhang's younger brother replied with a complex expression, faintly able to guess the Iron Peak Clan Chief's thoughts.

But now he dared not say it outright.

At first, they were partners, but by now he no longer had the standing to be on equal footing with the Iron Peak Clan Chief.

Now he can only obey the other side.

Seeing Tanshe Zuzhang's younger brother's hesitant, exceedingly complex expression, the Iron Peak Clan Chief smirked and said.

"Rest assured, I know my limits; all this is for your benefit—surely I wouldn't harm you."

"Iron Peak Clan Chief, can't you spare some people?"

Tanshe Zuzhang's younger brother had already begun to speak almost pleadingly.

Meanwhile, the Iron Peak Clan Chief gazed gloomily at the battlefield, as more and more Charcoal Snake Tribe members fell at the hands of the Iron Peak Tribe.

These people had backbone, but their strength was insufficient; even wounded, they fought to the death, so being killed was understandable.

His eyes held no pity whatsoever; one who can become a clan chief is hardly a soft-hearted person.

The Iron Peak Clan Chief's thought from beginning to end has been only one: for the sake of the Iron Peak Tribe.

He can be lenient toward his own people, but not toward outsiders.

Just like the current Tanshe Zuzhang's younger brother.

He understands forbearance, has ability, and is willing to use any means to achieve his goals, but aside from that, he is still immature, possessing a certain naivety.

At a time like this, if he were sensible, he should realize that tonight, the Charcoal Snake Tribe must lose at least half its people.

This is the Iron Peak Clan Chief's bottom line; otherwise he won't be able to sleep at night, and the Iron Peak Tribe cannot fully control the Charcoal Snake Tribe.

His gaze deep and profound, he happened to see a Charcoal Snake Tribe elder fighting desperately and counterattacking; for a moment, the elder on the Iron Peak Tribe's side was instead suppressed.

When people are driven to desperation, they can indeed erupt with great strength, but……………………

"Good thief, obstinate and insensible, stay here, rest assured, tonight I will firmly secure your position as clan chief."

Having said that, the Iron Peak Clan Chief immediately personally made a move, attacking that Charcoal Snake Tribe elder; his first move was a killing technique.