[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-pursued-by-the-top-grade-saintess-after-engageme":3,"chapter-pursued-by-the-top-grade-saintess-after-engageme-pursued-by-the-top-grade-saintess-after-engageme-chapter-303":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Pursued by the Top Grade Saintess after Engagement Annulled",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1390932,1845,"Chapter 303 - 301: Southern Barbarians’ Venomous Insects Abound, Negotiating a Pact","pursued-by-the-top-grade-saintess-after-engageme-chapter-303",303,"\u003Cp>Since no result could be obtained, Xia Feng didn’t linger and immediately maneuvered the Spirit Light Flying Boat to the skies above the Southern Barbarian Empire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without bringing soldiers, Xia Feng didn’t dare to take direct action, even though he could wipe out the entire Southern Barbarian Empire with a flick of his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he was attacking other empires for the Power of Faith. If everyone was dead, where would he find this power?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After examining the terrain of the Southern Barbarians, Xia Feng frowned even more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having suffered losses with the Beiman Empire, deceived by those horseback tribespeople, he became wary of the somewhat similar Southern Barbarian Empire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Empires formed by tribes are usually more united and cohesive than empires like the Vermilion Bird Empire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the clan leader is determined to fight, even those who disagree will fully support the leader’s decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This kind of binding felt even stronger than that of an empire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, the Southern Barbarian Empire’s predominantly forested terrain means that even ordinary people can manipulate Gu Insects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some could even cultivate a Companion Gu Insect, powerful enough to reach Martial Sovereign Level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Feng glanced at the billions of various poisonous insects below and felt a bit concerned about Great Xia’s upcoming assault on the Southern Barbarians.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After some hesitation, Xia Feng directly flew into a cluster of Southern Barbarian tribes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The so-called Imperial Capital of the Southern Barbarians was not a constructed city but a valley filled with innumerable poisonous insects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Feng didn’t react to these; his Divine Sense searched slightly and found the Southern Barbarian Clan Leader.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nansheng Tian was originally feeding his beloved poisonous insects, so he hadn’t let anyone follow him into this poisonous insect room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Busy as he was, he suddenly felt a chill on his back, as a cold wind swept over him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned around abruptly, only to see the face he feared appear in the poisonous insect room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Feng curiously peeked at the caged poisonous insects, with the most striking being a colorful snake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiuxie, upon seeing this snake, shivered under his sleeve and softly transmitted to Xia Feng, \"Five-Step Snake, Celestial Tier Martial Sovereign Level Five-Step Snake.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Feng’s expression held some surprise; the Five-Step Snake in his memory was never this vibrant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After thinking it over, he figured it might have had a great opportunity, similar to Jiuxie consuming the Seven-Colored Heaven-Swallowing Grass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nansheng Tian stood there trembling, seemingly wanting to call for help, but every time he opened his mouth, no words came out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Xia Feng nonchalantly and even curiously looking at the poisonous insects in the nearby crystal boxes, Nansheng Tian realized his voice couldn’t get out due to Xia Feng’s handiwork.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet he hadn’t felt anything at all; how was this even possible?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Feng surveyed the room, asking quietly, \"Would you like to discuss matters here, or find a quieter tent?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nansheng Tian opened his mouth, and Xia Feng, seemingly aware of something, let the Great Dao of Demon Sound fade away somewhat, nodding slightly to indicate he could speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nansheng Tian tried, \"Great Xia Emperor’s Son...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he could now speak, Nansheng Tian abandoned his earlier intent to call for help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had previously only heard rumors that, although Xia Feng was formidable, he was just one man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meeting in person had shown him how naive he truly was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t even realized how Xia Feng had entered or prevented any sound from escaping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nansheng Tian sighed lightly, \"Emperor’s Son, please follow me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, he lifted the tent flap and walked out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Feng said nothing, following behind him into another tent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guards at the door looked perplexed seeing the Southern Barbarian Clan Leader, who had entered alone, bring someone out with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially recognizing this person as the notorious Xia Feng currently making the whole continent buzz, they were even more alarmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nansheng Tian raised his hand, \"No need to be alarmed; the Great Xia Emperor’s Son comes with no ill intent this time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Feng raised an eyebrow curiously, \"Oh? How do you know I bear no ill will?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nansheng Tian lifted the adjacent tent’s flap and led him inside, personally pouring Xia Feng a bowl of tea before speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If the Emperor’s Son had malicious intent, you would have acted in the poisonous insect room. I had no means to resist.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since you did not, you must have your reasons.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Feng smiled, his expression noncommittal, sniffed the tea, and took a small sip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I thought you might sneak some Gu Insects into this tea.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He placed the bowl down, gazing at Nansheng Tian with an amused yet unsettling look that made his heart race.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nansheng Tian had indeed considered it but restrained himself. Now he feared the Great Xia Emperor’s Son might detect it had he done so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Emperor’s Son may speak freely.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Feng pulled a prepared contract from his pocket and handed it to Nansheng Tian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I wish to avoid unnecessary casualties.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m determined to take the Southern Barbarians, but considering potential losses on both sides, I approached you for negotiation first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nansheng Tian examined the terms, which even allowed him to remain as clan leader, along with many generous conditions compared to current situations in other empires.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He set the contract down, puzzled, and looked at Xia Feng, \"Great Xia Emperor’s Son, aren’t the conditions a bit too generous?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Feng knew his terms were generous, but calculatedly, if the Southern Barbarians showed obstinance, conquering them might cost him tens of thousands of soldiers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Southern Barbarian people would also suffer, leading Xia Feng to potentially lose over a million Faith Power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All renewable resources, Xia Feng preferred not to lose out by being short-sighted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The agreement merely granted the Southern Barbarians some autonomy while outwardly declaring allegiance to Great Xia, requiring Southern Barbarian tribes to erect Xia Feng’s statues in worship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next clan leader would be appointed by Great Xia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Provided Nansheng Tian didn’t act like Moerkedo, Xia Feng had little desire to conquer such unique terrain and tribes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nansheng Tian scrutinized the contract, finding no loopholes, and biting his lip, agreed, \"I accept the contract and will announce tomorrow our allegiance to Great Xia, becoming the Nanman Province.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Feng raised an eyebrow, \"Won’t you consult others in your tribe?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nansheng Tian shook his head, further enlightening Xia Feng about the clan leader’s control.\u003C\u002Fp>",1072,"2026-06-05T22:57:42.810Z",1,"novelbin.me","11775f995e81f10fa2242eb5bf445d329129c818f30cd943296f063c6fb23434","pursued-by-the-top-grade-saintess-after-engageme-chapter-304","pursued-by-the-top-grade-saintess-after-engageme-chapter-302",634,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fpursued-by-the-top-grade-saintess-after-engageme-cover.jpg"]