Chapter 236

As Di Jiang's words just fell, the people present fell into utter silence; even Zhu Jiuyin, who had always been his staunchest supporter, remained silent at this moment.

Although his territory's development direction was not toward the Eastern Continent, it was also close to the northern edge of Yunmze Marsh, extending straight to the western side of the Southern Continent.

Relying on Yunmze Marsh, this center of primordial culture, development was fairly good, especially after the Heavenly Court had firmly established its foothold, improving living conditions somewhat.

Moreover, the Di Jiang tribe was right beside him; as the integration of three tribes, its development direction happened to encompass the entire Xifang Dalu.

Facing what Di Jiang just said, the matter of redrawing the development zones first affected him and Gong Gong, and next the Zhu Rong and Hou Tu tribes beside them.

For such matters that concern tribal development yet also affect his own tribe's survival, even someone as exceptionally clever as he finds it hard to decide.

He clearly knew that allocating more land to Di Jiang and his people would benefit the Wu Clan's development more, but this undoubtedly squeezed his own tribe's living space.

Naturally, everyone would have reservations about this, unwilling to give up the blue ocean of future development.

Although Di Jiang had anticipated this before arriving, he still felt disappointed in his heart, the atmosphere grew increasingly oppressive, and his expression turned grim.

This atmosphere made Hou Tu and Xuan Ming uneasy; eventually, a few primordial witches who did not place much importance on the tribe could no longer endure, exchanged a glance, and Tian Wu spoke:

"I never wanted to manage the tribe anyway; now that big brother is interested, why not let the brothers and sisters take over my tribe?"

"From now on, the Tianwu tribe will cease to exist; whoever wants it can simply adjust the land and merge it."

After Tian Wu said this, his face looked a bit awkward; after all, although he did not care about the tribe's development, he was forced to concede because of this situation, and naturally felt some resentment.

After thinking, Tian Wu added: "Of course, my tribe's development is still decent, and its annual surplus is not bad; since you all want it, losing this source of income, I ought to receive some compensation."

"My demand is not high either; just take the surplus of my tribe for this aeon as the basis, and a one-time compensation equal to the total income of ten aeons will suffice."

"In each subsequent aeon, based on that aeon's surplus, I want thirty percent."

"I think this price is not high either, after all, the Tianwu tribe's development is quite excellent, and its annual surplus has been increasing."

As Tian Wu's words just fell, She Bi Shi also spoke:

"I am not particularly interested in managing the tribe either, but similar to Tian Wu, since you want it, I must receive some compensation."

"My conditions are no different from his, after all, the annual surplus is not small; at least it spares me the effort of hunting, allowing me to focus on cultivation."

Seeing Tian Wu and She Bi Shi speak, Xi Zi felt somewhat hesitant; his tribe's development was extremely good, ranking among the top five of the primordial witches.

The income each aeon brings him is immense, enough not only to support his cultivation but also to allow him to enjoy an extremely affluent life in his spare time.

If he were to transfer his tribe under their terms, it would clearly be insufficient for him; after thinking, he then spoke:

"My tribe's development is also quite smooth, and its direction lies in the Eastern Continent where primordial spiritual energy is most abundant."

"The annual surplus is also considerable; although I initially did not want to establish a tribe, much time has passed, and my thoughts have inevitably changed."

"Moreover, having lived with the clansmen for so long, we have developed deep feelings; transferring them away like this would inevitably be too heartless."

Xi Zi wore a troubled expression, his words full of reluctance, but everyone clearly heard his meaning: he would allow them to take his tribe, but only if they paid more.

Qiang Liang's tribe is relatively underdeveloped, its territory located in the poorer northern part of the wilderness; if he were to set a price, it ought to be lower than that of Tianwu and the others.

Yet seeing Tianwu and She Bi Shi make such demands raised his expectations a bit; although he dared not prepare a price increase like Qiang Liang, he also put forward the same demand.

"My demand is the same as theirs; I suppose if the brothers and sisters want it, there should be no objection."

Di Jiang scanned the crowd and asked: "Besides Tianwu, She Bi Shi, and Qiang Liang, who have definitely decided to dissolve their tribes, does anyone else have this intention?"

Speaking, he glanced at Xi Zi and said: "Since you have this idea, you can discuss the specific requirements with your contacts; just let everyone know afterward."

Xi Zi nodded to show he understood, then fell silent, began scanning the crowd to see who might be willing to take over his land.

At this moment, Di Jiang continued: "The Goumang, Di Jiang, and Rushou tribes have already merged; from now on, there is only the Di Jiang tribe."

"Excluding those who do not intend to continue operating, from now on the Wu Clan still has the Di Jiang, Hou Tu, Gong Gong, Zhu Rong, Xuan Ming, and Zhu Jiuyin tribes."

"This."

The exchange among the twelve primordial witches instantly became lively; likewise, the She Bi Shi tribe, close to the Hou Tu and Xuan Ming tribes and near the southeast, was absorbed by the Hou Tu tribe under their combined influence.

Xuan Ming and Xi Zi then negotiated, absorbing the Xi Zi tribe and gaining control of the entire area east of Mount Buzhou.

Qiang Liang's tribe's development direction lay toward the eastern side of the Northern Continent, bordering the Zhu Rong tribe, and Gong Gong likewise had designs on it.

After consulting with Zhu Rong, it was ultimately decided that the Gong Gong tribe would absorb it, except that the Zhu Rong tribe would transfer its original land to the Gong Gong tribe.

Likewise, the compensation for Qiang Liang would come from the Gong Gong tribe; the Zhu Rong tribe would occupy the land originally belonging to Qiang Liang's tribe and would also absorb the Tianwu tribe.

With the six tribes now divided, the Zhu Jiuyin tribe remained unchanged, continuing to occupy the area centered on Mount Buzhou, extending toward the northeastern side of the Southern Continent.

The Hou Tu tribe's development direction occupied the remainder of the Southern Continent; the Xuan Ming tribe occupied the area directly east of Mount Buzhou and the southeast.

The Zhu Rong tribe occupied the northern side of the Eastern Continent and the southeastern side of the Northern Continent.

The Gong Gong tribe occupied the area surrounding Mount Buzhou as its center, radiating to the central and southwestern parts of the Northern Continent.

The Di Jiang tribe remained unchanged, continuing to take Mount Buzhou as its core and encompassing the entire Xifang Dalu.

Seeing that everyone had gained something, ironically, as the proposer, he got nothing due to geographical ties and even had to continue negotiating with Gong Gong over the Dongming Valley, making Di Jiang's expression even grimmer.

In the end, with no alternative, Di Jiang hesitated repeatedly, then engaged with Zhu Jiuyin; after making countless promises, the Zhu Jiuyin tribe also came under Di Jiang's control.

Thereafter, the Wu Clan had only five tribes left, each with its own top great witch, namely:

Di Jiang tribe, Chi You.

Xuan Ming tribe, Yu Shi and Jiu Feng.

Hou Tu tribe, Kua Fu and Da Yi. Gong Gong tribe, Xiang Liu.

Zhu Rong tribe, Feng Bo.

After Di Jiang absorbed the Zhu Jiuyin tribe, this meeting finally yielded some gain; his expression improved, and he no longer quibbled over the minor Dongxi Valley, deciding instead to return it to the Gong Gong tribe.

"Everyone, since the first matter has been clarified, I will now also share my second idea."

Di Jiang's voice rang out, drawing everyone's attention; they turned their gaze back to him, wondering what else he had to say.

Di Jiang did not keep the primordial witches waiting; he focused his gaze on the blood pool in the Pangu Hall, and a domineering aura swept over, startling the primordial witches.

Di Jiang, unbeknownst to everyone, had tempered his flesh and blood to the extreme, reaching a new realm comparable to the power of the Hunyuan Dao.

Di Jiang ignored the astonishment of those in the hall and continued to speak:

"You need not be shocked by this; I too only recently broke through to this realm, and I have also formed new ideas about it."

Everyone, look at that Heavenly Court, dominating the Wilderness, towering over all races, exalted between heaven and earth, looking down on all beings—what majesty!

Translation: "Everyone, look at that Heavenly Court, dominating the Wilderness, towering over all races, exalted between heaven and earth, looking down on all beings—what majesty!"

We need to keep meaning, not add extra. Let's craft: "Everyone, look at the Heavenly Court, dominating the Wilderness, towering over all races, exalted between heaven and earth, looking down on all beings—what majesty!"

Everyone, look at that Heavenly Court, dominating the Wilderness, towering over all races, exalted between heaven and earth, looking down on all beings—what majesty!

Not to mention those few Lords of the Heavenly Court; even if they are merely divine generals among the eight divisions under its banner, they can roam unhindered in the Wilderness, answerable to none.

Translation: "Not to mention those few Lords of the Heavenly Court; even if they are merely divine generals among the eight divisions under its banner, they can roam unhindered in the Wilderness, answerable to none."

Not to mention those few Lords of the Heavenly Court; even if they are merely divine generals among the eight divisions under its banner, they can still roam unhindered in the Wilderness, answerable to none.

Yet even so, none dare to challenge under heaven; look at the previous assembly—even if today's Wu Clan has our twelve brothers and sisters, could it become the hegemon of the Wilderness?

Translation: "Yet even so, none dare to challenge under heaven; look at the previous assembly—even if today's Wu Clan has our twelve brothers and sisters, could it become the hegemon of the Wilderness?"

Yet even so, none dare to challenge under heaven; look at the previous assembly—even if today's Wu Clan has our twelve brothers and sisters, could it become the hegemon of the Wilderness?

They can only weep in the upper seats, sitting alongside the dragon and phoenix lineages among the remains, sharing seats with tigers, snakes, foxes, and dogs, unable to enter the great hall.

Translation: "They can only weep in the upper seats, sitting alongside the dragon and phoenix lineages among the remains, sharing seats with the likes of tigers, snakes, foxes, and dogs, unable to enter the great hall."

They can only weep in the upper seats, sitting alongside the dragon and phoenix lineages among the remains, sharing seats with tigers, snakes, foxes, and dogs, unable to enter the great hall.

With the Wu Clan's current strength, is this not a disgrace to our Wu Clan!

Translation: "With the Wu Clan's current strength, is this not a disgrace to our Wu Clan?"

With the Wu Clan's current strength, is this not a disgrace to our Wu Clan!

In such a situation, with such seats, could it be that everyone is truly willing?

Translation: "In such a situation, with such seats, could it be that everyone is truly willing?"

In such a situation, with such seats, could it be that everyone is truly willing?

Before Di Jiang finished speaking, just see the strange and shocked looks in everyone's eyes unmistakably; Gong Gong and Zhu Rong, who have always been at odds, rose together and walked out.

Translation: "Before Di Jiang finished speaking, the strange and shocked looks in everyone's eyes were unmistakable; Gong Gong and Zhu Rong, who have always been at odds, rose together and walked out."

Before Di Jiang finished speaking, one could see the strange and shocked looks in everyone's eyes unmistakably; Gong Gong and Zhu Rong, who have always been at odds, rose together and walked out.

Elder brother, you are not clear-headed today; you actually spoke such rebellious words. My tribe still has affairs; I have never heard such words today.

Translation: "Elder brother, you are not clear-headed today; you actually spoke such rebellious words—my tribe still has affairs, I have never heard such words today."

Elder brother, you are not clear-headed today; you actually spoke such rebellious words. My tribe still has affairs—I have never heard such words today.

Zhu Rong's voice carried a hint of disbelief; she did not want to engage in the topic Di Jiang raised, and even Hou Tu and the others had grim expressions.

Translation: "Zhu Rong's voice carried a hint of disbelief; she did not want to engage in the topic Di Jiang raised, and even Hou Tu and the others had grim expressions."

Zhu Rong's voice carried a hint of disbelief; she did not want to engage in the topic Di Jiang raised, and even Hou Tu and the others had grim expressions.

What does it mean to sit with the likes of tigers, snakes, foxes, and dogs? In terms of strength, they are not inferior to the Wu Clan now—why can't they sit together?

Translation: "What does it mean to sit with the likes of tigers, snakes, foxes, and dogs? In terms of strength, they are not inferior to the Wu Clan now—why can't they sit together?"

What does it mean to sit with the likes of tigers, snakes, foxes, and dogs? In terms of strength, they are not inferior to the Wu Clan now—so why can't they sit together?

Moreover, which of those races does not have two innate deities? Which cannot be called a powerful clan of the Wilderness? Shaohao and the Heavenly Snake—even if they do not enter the great hall, meeting the Heavenly Emperor is no difficulty; their great influence over the Wilderness is such that even the Heavenly Court dare not slight them.

Translation: "Moreover, which of those races does not have two innate deities? Which cannot be called a powerful clan of the Wilderness? Shaohao and the Heavenly Snake—even if they do not enter the great hall, meeting the Heavenly Emperor is no difficulty; their great influence over the Wilderness is such that even the Heavenly Court dare not slight them."

Moreover, which of those races does not have two innate deities? Which cannot be called a powerful clan of the Wilderness? Shaohao and the Heavenly Snake—even if they do not enter the great hall, meeting the Heavenly Emperor is no difficulty; their great influence over the Wilderness is such that even the Heavenly Court dare not slight them.

But coming from Di Jiang's mouth, it somehow became something unfit for the table.

Translation: "But coming from Di Jiang's mouth, it somehow became something unfit for the table."

But coming from Di Jiang's mouth, it somehow became something unfit for the table.

The Dragon Clan and Phoenix Clan, after all, were the protagonists of the previous great calamity; although now they are reclusive and unseen, their foundations are extraordinary.

Translation: "The Dragon Clan and Phoenix Clan, after all, were the protagonists of the previous great calamity; although now they are reclusive and unseen, their foundations are extraordinary."

The Dragon Clan and Phoenix Clan, after all, were the protagonists of the previous great calamity; although now they are reclusive and unseen, their foundations are extraordinary.

If they are truly provoked, ignoring the limits of heaven and earth, those few Primordial Dao ancient gods—Ancestral Dragon, Azure Dragon, Primordial Phoenix—emerging, the Wu Clan could not withstand such turmoil.

Translation: "If they are truly provoked, ignoring the limits of heaven and earth, those few Primordial Dao ancient gods—Ancestral Dragon, Azure Dragon, Primordial Phoenix—emerging, the Wu Clan could not withstand such turmoil."

If they are truly provoked, ignoring the limits of heaven and earth, those few Primordial Dao ancient gods—Ancestral Dragon, Azure Dragon, Primordial Phoenix—would emerge, and the Wu Clan could not withstand such turmoil.

Nor say it's impossible; although they are confined to the Sea Eye and the Undying Volcano, they are not always unable to emerge, after all, an eruption of the Undying Volcano does not always have a huge impact.

Translation: "Nor say it's impossible; although they are confined to the Sea Eye and the Undying Volcano, they are not always unable to emerge, after all, an eruption of the Undying Volcano does not always have a huge impact."

Nor say it's impossible; although they are confined to the Sea Eye and the Undying Volcano, they are not always unable to emerge—after all, an eruption of the Undying Volcano does not always have a huge impact.

Excluding the core, the surrounding small volcanoes, erupting for a time, also do not greatly affect the Wilderness.

Translation: "Excluding the core, the surrounding small volcanoes, erupting for a time, also do not greatly affect the Wilderness."

Excluding the core, the surrounding small volcanoes, erupting for a time, also do not greatly affect the Wilderness.

Although the Primordial Phoenix often falls into slumber, it does have periods of wakefulness; if it truly wished to emerge, though heavenly karmic bonds are heavy, it could still move a little.

Translation: "Although the Primordial Phoenix often falls into slumber, it does have periods of wakefulness; if it truly wished to emerge, though heavenly karmic bonds are heavy, it could still move a little."

Although the Primordial Phoenix often falls into slumber, it does have periods of wakefulness; if it truly wished to emerge, though heavenly karmic bonds are heavy, it could still move a little.

Likewise, the Ancestral Dragon: although the Sea Eye fluctuates frequently, it occasionally has calm moments, and it is not necessarily required that he suppress it.

Translation: "Likewise, the Ancestral Dragon: although the Sea Eye fluctuates frequently, it occasionally has calm moments, and it is not necessarily required that he suppress it."

Likewise, the Ancestral Dragon: although the Sea Eye fluctuates frequently, it occasionally has calm moments, and it is not necessarily required that he suppress it.

Know that the Responding Dragon remains active in the Wilderness; although the Sea Eye's fluctuations are terrifying, it is only a short-term suppression for a moment or two, and the Responding Dragon can still sustain.

Translation: "Know that the Responding Dragon remains active in the Wilderness; although the Sea Eye's fluctuations are terrifying, it is only a short-term suppression for a moment or two, and the Responding Dragon can still sustain."

Know that the Responding Dragon remains active in the Wilderness; although the Sea Eye's fluctuations are terrifying, it is only a short-term suppression for a moment or two, yet the Responding Dragon can still sustain.

Otherwise, before the Ancestral Dragon had reached Primordial Dao, who else would suppress the Sea Eye? Wasn't it just the three of them taking turns, each maintaining it?

Translation: "Otherwise, before the Ancestral Dragon had reached Primordial Dao, who else would suppress the Sea Eye? Wasn't it just the three of them taking turns, each maintaining it?"

Otherwise, before the Ancestral Dragon had reached Primordial Dao, who else would suppress the Sea Eye? Wasn't it just the three of them taking turns, each maintaining it?

Although the outside world has never heard of this, if one simply thinks about it, one will surely have some awareness.

Translation: "Although the outside world has never heard of this, if one simply thinks about it, one will surely have some awareness."

Although the outside world has never heard of this, if one simply thinks about it, one will surely have some awareness.

Moreover, in the Lingxiao Treasure Hall, who among those entertained is not a top-tier great god of the present Wilderness? The pure currents of the world?

Translation: "Moreover, in the Lingxiao Treasure Hall, who among those entertained is not a top-tier great god of the present Wilderness? The pure currents of the world?"

Moreover, in the Lingxiao Treasure Hall, who among those entertained is not a top-tier great god of the present Wilderness—the pure currents of the world?

With the Wu Clan's present strength, occupying the upper seats, everyone feels it is proper—except for Di Jiang.

Translation: "With the Wu Clan's present strength, occupying the upper seats, everyone feels it is proper—except for Di Jiang."

With the Wu Clan's present strength occupying the upper seats, everyone feels it is proper—except for Di Jiang.

However, although he said so, only he knows what he truly thinks.

Translation: "However, although he said so, only he knows what he truly thinks."

However, although he said so, only he knows what he truly thinks.

Zhu Rong's words had just ceased; before Di Jiang could respond, Gong Gong also said: 'I have never heard the elder brother's words either. I hope the elder brother also does not speak recklessly outside, lest it provoke outside hostility.'

Translation: "Zhu Rong's words had just ceased, before Di Jiang could respond, Gong Gong also said: 'I have never heard the elder brother's words either; I hope the elder brother also does not speak recklessly outside, lest it provoke outside hostility.'"

Zhu Rong's words had just ceased; before Di Jiang could respond, Gong Gong also said, 'I have never heard the elder brother's words either. I hope the elder brother also does not speak recklessly outside, lest it provoke outside hostility.'

In the West there are no major clans; the development of Di Jiang's tribe is indeed limited by environment, yet it faces no restrictions.

Translation: "In the West there are no major clans; the development of Di Jiang's tribe is indeed limited by environment, yet it faces no restrictions."

In the West there are no major clans; the development of Di Jiang's tribe is indeed limited by environment, yet it faces no restrictions.

But we are different: the Black Tortoise Clan still remains on the Bei Fang Continent; among the many innate deities many are still active; if we thus provoke trouble, that would be unjust.

Translation: "But we are different; the Black Tortoise Clan still remains on the Bei Fang Continent, among the many innate deities many are still active—if we thus provoke trouble, that would be unjust."

But we are different: the Black Tortoise Clan still remains on the Bei Fang Continent; among the many innate deities many are still active, and if we thus provoke trouble, that would be unjust.

Saying this, Gong Gong suddenly stopped, turned to Hou Tu and Xuan Ming and said: 'Two sisters, you had best not take part in this; in the Undying Volcano of the Nan Fang Continent, the Primordial Phoenix is not yet dead.'

Translation: "Saying this, Gong Gong suddenly stopped, turned to Hou Tu and Xuan Ming and said: 'Two sisters, you had best not take part in this; in the Undying Volcano of the Nan Fang Continent, the Primordial Phoenix is not yet dead.'"

Saying this, Gong Gong suddenly stopped, turned to Hou Tu and Xuan Ming and said, 'Two sisters, you had best not take part in this—in the Undying Volcano of the Nan Fang Continent, the Primordial Phoenix is not yet dead.'

Furthermore, in the Dong Fang Continent, within Hou Tu's sphere of influence lies the Cloud Dream Marsh, where divinities gather, and its relation to the Heavenly Court is exceedingly close.

Translation: "Furthermore, in the Dong Fang Continent, within Hou Tu's sphere of influence lies the Cloud Dream Marsh, where divinities gather, and its relation to the Heavenly Court is exceedingly close."

Furthermore, in the Dong Fang Continent, within Hou Tu's sphere of influence lies the Cloud Dream Marsh, where divinities gather, and its relation to the Heavenly Court is exceedingly close.

If these words are spoken, I fear it will give rise to countless troubles.

Xuan Mei also needs to be careful; that Qingqiu fox and the Snake Clan are not simple, the East Sea is even more fraught with danger, the Ancestral Dragon merely traps himself in the sea's eye, not truly unable to leave.

Moreover, that Yinglong is also a renowned expert; though I have never crossed blows with him, merely meeting him at the assembly, the sense of threat was no less than when I first saw the Eastern Emperor.

Without waiting for their response, Zhurong and Gonggong turned to leave, not even glancing at Di Jiang's livid face.

Only when the two were about to leave the hall did Di Jiang speak up to retain them:

Please don't go yet, brothers; I was just saying this, not that I intend to rebel against the Heavenly Court right away—these are merely words of encouragement.

You two younger brothers, don't take it to heart; hurry back, hurry back.

Hearing Di Jiang's words, Zhurong and Gonggong stopped their steps, returned to their seats, leaning on the rocks, and said: "Elder brother, it's better not to speak such words; for now, the Wu Clan's wings are not yet full, and we cannot withstand the baptism of wind and rain."

Our clansmen are not easily cultivated; every drop of blood is worth cherishing; if lost over such baseless matters, it would be truly not worth it.

Gonggong's words were like fine long needles, stabbing fiercely into Di Jiang's heart, leaving him not knowing how to cope.

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