Chapter 2800: We Are Willing to Be Vassals

Hong Zun was also anxious in his heart; after all, he had searched for so long but found not a single clue about Ye Zhangqing's disappearance.

Now there's no sign of him alive or dead; the longer time drags on, the more dangerous the situation naturally becomes.

In his anxiety, he naturally couldn't worry about so much.

But under the current circumstances, being anxious is useless; the entire Royal Court has been searched inside and out by everyone several times, so to say there's any oversight is almost impossible.

Outside, Hong Zun and the others were anxious like ants on a hot pan, while inside the Barbarian God Tribe Divine Realm, Ye Zhangqing and the others had already begun preparations to leave.

As for the space passage, the Iron Peak Clan Chief is in charge, so there's no need for everyone to worry.

But that day, the Flame Martial Tribe Chief and his son, leading a group of elders, arrived at the Iron Peak Tribe, dusty and weary.

After reporting in, they were allowed to enter the Iron Peak Tribe; upon seeing Ye Zhangqing, Qi Wu hurried forward and exclaimed delightedly.

"Ye Zhangqing, I've missed you to death."

Saying that, he grabbed Ye Zhangqing in a bear hug, his sturdy arms like two powerful iron hooks.

Facing the excited Qi Wu, Ye Zhangqing finally broke free, helplessly asking.

"How did you come?"

"We came to find you; you haven't sent any word for so long, of course we were worried."

"Worried?"

Hearing that, if it weren't for seeing the drool at the corner of Qi Wu's mouth, Ye Zhangqing might have actually believed it.

This obviously means he's hungry.

But there's no harm in it, after all, the Flame Martial Tribe has been of great help to everyone.

Although the Flame Martial Tribe seems of little use to everyone now, given the Iron Peak Tribe, the gap in strength between them is huge.

But Ye Zhangqing makes friends without regard to such things; whoever treats him well, he treats well in return—simple and direct.

Therefore, even though he has now clung to the Iron Peak Tribe's thigh, when facing the Flame Martial Tribe's group, Ye Zhangqing's attitude remains unchanged, just as before.

He voluntarily prepared food for everyone, as a welcome.

Eating Ye Zhangqing's food again, the Flame Martial Tribe's group was naturally overjoyed; they had come so far just for this moment.

During the meal, Ye Zhangqing briefly mentioned that he was preparing to leave the Barbarian God Tribe Divine Realm.

"The Iron Peak Clan Chief agreed to send us out of the Divine Realm; we'll probably leave in a few days."

"You're leaving?"

Hearing that, the Flame Martial Tribe's members all stared at Ye Zhangqing in shock, forgetting to swallow the food in their mouths.

Full of suspicion, he thought, 'That shouldn't be; would the Iron Peak Tribe really let people go so readily? They're not that sort.'

With Ye Zhangqing's Chúyì, one would think they'd treasure it dearly; would the Iron Peak Tribe really be so willing to let it go?

For a moment he couldn't figure it out, whereupon Qi Wu cautiously asked.

"Does the Iron Peak Tribe really intend to let you go?"

"I've made an agreement with the Iron Peak Clan Chief; after we leave, my Human Race will establish a base for the Iron Peak Tribe in the Immortal City Beyond the Heavens, making travel convenient."

After a brief explanation, hearing it, the Flame Martial Tribe's members finally understood why the Iron Peak Tribe was willing to let them go.

This is indeed a win‑win solution; it just means running a bit farther.

However, with the space passage, it's actually not troublesome.

As long as the Iron Peak Clan Chief is willing, directly placing the space‑passage entrance on one's own bed is completely fine.

Upon waking, turning over lets one enter the space passage; in the blink of an eye one reaches the Human Race's Immortal City Beyond the Heavens.

"So that's how it is."

Qi Wu muttered softly to himself, but his eyes rolled about, as if he were plotting something.

The Iron Peak Tribe's matter is settled, but what about the Flame Martial Tribe? With Ye Zhangqing leaving, who will they turn to?

During the meal, Qi Wu seemed preoccupied; even after finishing eating and returning to his room with his old father, he suddenly spoke up.

"Father, why don't we submit to the Iron Peak Tribe and become vassals?"

"What nonsense?"

Hearing that, the Flame Martial Tribe Chief stared dumbfounded, thinking, 'What nonsense is this submission? Does this brat know what it means?'

Facing the Flame Martial Tribe Chief's doubt, Qi Wu put on a serious expression and said.

"Father, I'm not just talking nonsense; look, Ye Zhangqing is leaving—where will we eat in the future? For now we can only follow the Iron Peak Tribe."

"Moreover, the Iron Peak Tribe is now in its prime, having just swallowed the Charcoal Snake Tribe; I reckon the Barbarian God Tribe may soon be overturned. If we submit now, we might later gain the merit of following the dragon."

"Huh??"

Listening to Qi Wu's well‑reasoned words, the Flame Martial Tribe Chief gave his eldest son a strange look.

Could this foolish son really have said such a thing? No way—when did he get such a good brain? Has he become enlightened?

Qi Wu's words are not without reason.

It's not just for Ye Zhangqing; even setting aside the food matter, judging by the current situation, the Iron Peak Tribe could very well dominate the Barbarian God Tribe.

By then, these little tribes, even if unwilling, would have no choice but to bow and submit.

Unless they want to be wiped out.

But submitting then versus submitting now voluntarily would certainly be different, the difference being huge.

It's rare that he seriously considered his eldest son's proposal; the more he thought, the more the Flame Martial Tribe Chief felt it was feasible.

This is also a win‑win solution, and it benefits the Flame Martial Tribe as well.

Thinking this over, the Flame Martial Tribe Chief gave a slight nod, neither directly agreeing nor opposing.

That very day, when they again paid respects to the Iron Peak Clan Chief, the Flame Martial Tribe Chief spoke directly.

"Iron Peak Clan Chief, we actually came mainly to show our loyalty."

"Oh, what do you mean?"

Seeing the Flame Martial Tribe Chief suddenly straighten his face, the Iron Peak Clan Chief smiled and asked.

The next moment, the Flame Martial Tribe Chief rose, made an extremely formal deep bow to the Iron Peak Clan Chief, and said.

"The Flame Martial Tribe willingly submits to the Iron Peak Tribe, taking the Iron Peak Tribe as our leader, sharing honor and disgrace."

Upon hearing that the Flame Martial Tribe wished to submit, the Iron Peak Clan Chief was not surprised.

He could roughly guess the reasons—Ye Zhangqing and the present momentum of the Iron Peak Tribe.

For now, we have yet to fully digest the benefits gained from the Charcoal Snake Tribe; once the Iron Peak Tribe truly digests this battle's gains, it will inevitably become a top-tier existence within the Barbarian God Tribe.

Everyone knows this, but other tribes are still in a wait-and-see stance, after all it's not yet stable.

If any mishap were to occur, their pledging loyalty now would be more loss than gain, unlike the Flame Martial Tribe Chief, who has the decisiveness to do so.

To openly declare loyalty at such a time is tantamount to placing the entire tribe's burden on the Iron Peak Tribe.

When the Iron Peak Tribe rises, the Flame Martial Tribe will rise with it—even the chickens and dogs will ascend to heaven; otherwise, they will naturally have to bear the cost.