Chapter 2917: with translation of chapter title

Although Xu Jie's scheme was a big deal, Ye Zhangqing was also quite curious.

However, after returning from the Barbarian God Tribe Divine Realm, I still haven't gone back to my residence; now going to find the Iron Peak Clan Chief and the others, I'm certainly unwilling.

What's there to talk about with a bunch of big, rough men?

Moreover, his lovely wife awaits him at home; Ye Zhangqing's heart is already like an arrow returning home.

However, Xu Jie gave him no chance, talking to himself while, just like before, he put an arm around his shoulder and forcibly dragged him away.

He quickly found the Iron Peak Clan Chief, and the Flame Martial Clan Chief and a few others were also present.

Since everyone was there, Xu Jie didn't beat around the bush and immediately said he had a plan to discuss.

Hearing that it was a plan targeting the Feather God Tribe, the Iron Peak Clan Chief immediately perked up; he had been waiting for this plan for a long time, and had already asked Xu Jie about it when they were on the summit of Divine Mountain, but the lad had no clue back then.

Now hearing this, the Iron Peak Clan Chief immediately sat up straight and urged.

"What plan? Spit it out, kid."

Seeing that expectant look, Xu Jie cracked a smile and said.

"Actually, I only came up with this plan after hearing that the Seventh Prince of the Shadow Demon Tribe had surrendered to the human race; though it sounds bold, its chances of success are still high…"

He slowly explained the plan to everyone, but after hearing Xu Jie's words, the Iron Peak Clan Chief and the others were stunned on the spot.

"To have the entire Shadow Demon Tribe go undercover inside the Feather God Tribe—you're being bold, you're simply reckless."

However, I must say, according to Xu Jie's explanation, this plan is indeed all ready except for the east wind.

All conditions are quite mature.

However, there is still a question; an elder of the Iron Peak Tribe asked.

"What if the Shadow Demon Tribe side disagrees?"

"For the plan to succeed, their cooperation is secondary; the main thing is still whether the Shadow Demon Tribe side will go along."

"If the other side doesn't cooperate, or isn't sincere, or even harbors the slightest doubt, the whole plan cannot be carried out."

As for that, Xu Jie seemed to have already thought of a countermeasure, smiling as he replied.

"They have no choice—either die or obey willingly."

"If they refuse, the fact that the Seventh and Ninth Princes of the Shadow Demon Tribe surrendered to the human race will be exposed to the Feather God Tribe; then what fate awaits the Shadow Demon Tribe?"

"By then, the Shadow Demon Tribe will face a joint encirclement and annihilation by the Feather God Tribe and the Barbarian God Tribe; neither side will fare well."

"Unless the Shadow Demon Tribe is truly die‑hard loyal, they should know how to choose."

"But if they were truly die‑hard loyal, the Seventh and Ninth Princes, being royal sons, would not have so easily surrendered to the human race."

"In short, the Shadow Demon Tribe, top to bottom, doesn't have much real loyalty to the Feather God Tribe; they just pay lip service."

In response, that elder said nothing more, merely nodding silently, indicating his agreement.

The more one knows about the Feather God Tribe, the easier it is to guess that once the Seventh and Ninth Princes' surrender is exposed, the Feather God Tribe will certainly not let the Shadow Demon Tribe off lightly.

"Even if they don't exterminate the tribe, the royal clan will surely be gone."

Thus Xu Jie's claim that the Shadow Demon Tribe has little choice is not without basis.

Since there are no objections, the Iron Peak Clan Chief also decided firmly and immediately gave the go‑ahead.

"Good, we'll do as you said, Young Xu; rest assured about those Feather God Tribe captives—they must not leak a word to the outside world."

The Barbarian God Tribe's main task is to tightly control those Feather God Tribe captives, absolutely preventing any news from leaking.

Hearing that, Xu Jie nodded calmly.

In fact, he also thought that given the Barbarian God Tribe's wisdom, they could hardly do anything else, so he simply gave them an easy task.

While they discussed the plan's details here, the Seventh and Ninth Princes, after talking it over, also reluctantly contacted their father, the Shadow Demon Tribe's chief.

After making contact through a special means, a low voice came from the other side.

"Seventh, what's wrong?"

"Father, there's been a minor problem."

Hearing that, Seventh spoke somewhat hesitantly; it was clear he still feared his father.

As for that, the Shadow Demon Tribe chief on the other end still spoke in a low voice.

"Is it Ninth who's run into trouble?"

"You could say so."

"And you? How are you now?"

"I… Father, I and my younger brother Ninth have something important to tell you."

How should he answer? Faced with his father's question, Seventh didn't know what to say—how could he admit that he had already surrendered to the human race?

But the matter certainly had to be told; Seventh could only bring Ninth along with him.

First he recounted everything about entering the Immortal City Beyond the Heavens; after hearing it, the Shadow Demon Tribe chief immediately shouted in anger.

"Are you crazy? You actually surrendered to the human race?"

"Please calm your anger, Father; the human race really is different."

"Yes, Father; following the Feather God Tribe leads nowhere."

"Shut up."

The brothers' explanations failed to convince the Shadow Demon Tribe chief, who shouted angrily.

However, as time passed, the Shadow Demon Tribe chief gradually calmed down.

The deed has been done, and they are still his own sons; even among his many offspring, the Seventh and Ninth Princes are the ones he dotes on most.

Faced with such exceptionally talented, beloved offspring from childhood, the Shadow Demon Tribe chief truly could not bring himself to sacrifice family for the greater good.

Moreover, the Seventh and Ninth Princes came prepared; their arguments, to some extent, also caused the Shadow Demon Tribe chief to waver.

After all, there is truth in what they said: after following the Feather God Tribe for so many years, the Shadow Demon Tribe has indeed gained no substantive benefit.

Not only have they received no benefit, but because of the Feather God Tribe's orders, they have frequently lost many of their tribe's experts.

And what they finally got in return was merely a casual compliment from the Feather God Tribe.

Anyone would feel unhappy about that, but since there's a better option now, it's not impossible to consider.

So, after a moment of silence, the Shadow Demon Tribe's Clan Chief stopped scolding, instead calming down and speaking lightly.

"Since it's come to this, you two should remain among the Human Race for now, keep this concealed, and find a chance to let me meet a powerful human."

"Father Emperor, you are wise."

"By the way, Father Emperor, we have one more matter."

"Anything else?"

Seeing their father change his tone, Lao Qi and A Jiu both felt relieved, yet they didn't fully relax in their hearts.

Because what was just said were merely appetizers; the two brothers contacting their father this time still haven't spoken the real matter.

And this is the real big issue; I estimate Father won't accept it so easily.

So it's not that the two brothers first mentioned surrender just to give Father a buffer, making him easier to persuade.

Faced with the Shadow Demon Tribe Clan Chief's shouted questioning, the two brothers remained silent, but it was the Clan Chief who voluntarily spoke to break the silence.

"If you have something to say, say it; if you have a fart, let it out—what else is there?"

These two kids are speaking hesitantly; even the matter of surrender he temporarily accepted—could there be something even more serious?