Chapter 1862: Chapter 609: Mediate Creation
Our Yuan Yi Clan was originally a branch of the Jiuli Mountain Tribe. Due to intermarriage with the descendants of Bow God Tian Yi, we inherited the bloodline power of Bow God Tian Yi, making us a pure branch of the High Mountain Tribe. How did we become Giant Spirits?"
Chu Xisheng was momentarily speechless and at a loss due to the other party.
It took him a little while to collect himself: "That makes sense, the noble races are truly adaptable. However, the fact that the Yuan Yi Clan has pledged allegiance and tribute to Kunlun Mountain for generations remains a reality, doesn’t it?"
Huang Lebai didn’t mind the sarcasm in Chu Xisheng’s words. He bowed deeply to Chu Xisheng: "Your Majesty, the Yuan Yi Clan has indeed pledged allegiance to Kunlun Mountain, but our clan’s purpose was merely survival. Thirty thousand years ago, the Yuan Yi Clan was a small tribe relying on the Iron Wall Mountain Range for survival, with a population under a million, constantly envied by all gods.
It wasn’t until the demise of the Taiwei Constellation and the great change in the Northern Border that our clan gradually rose up, and the population prospered, allowing us to establish a royal court in the Northwest. However, our clan’s situation is entirely different from that of the Night Wolf Tribe in the East. Even now, our clan’s population is only around ten million. Whereas, among the Giant Spirit tribes of the Northern Border States, there are no less than seventy million people, including three families of exceptional strength that can rival our clan.
Furthermore, there are over a billion slave tribes of alien races, which cannot be underestimated. Our clan is nominally supervising the seven states of Cha State, Qinzhou, Beizhou, Lie State, Ling State, Qiao State, and Yin State, but is actually just the alliance hierarch of the Giant Spirit tribes, with extremely limited control.
Sect Master Xie should know this best, as our Seven States of Northern Border are frequently embroiled in internal strife, fighting daily, with all tribes coveting our clan’s land. Without pledging allegiance and tribute to Kunlun Mountain, the Yuan Yi Clan wouldn’t even find it easy to safeguard itself, let alone govern the territory of these Seven States."
Chu Xisheng listened to this without any overt reaction, his expression calm as he said, "The envoy’s words are not without reason, but the Northern Expedition is imperative!"
The implication being that these seven states are destined to be his!
Especially the lands of Ling State and Yin State, fertile and pleasant climates comparable to Yan State, also known as Jiangnan beyond the Northern Border, he is determined to acquire.
These seven great states can accommodate hundreds of millions of people, and are indispensable bases for their future Northern Expedition to Central Earth.
There’s simply no way that just because the Yuan Yi Clan is willing to pledge allegiance and claims to be a member of the Human Clan, they can expect from him a sealing, taking away these seven states. These people are dreaming.
Huang Lebai’s face turned subtly pale, his eyes revealing a hint of vague disappointment.
But he quickly smiled again: "Magnificent! Since His Majesty harbors ambitions for the Northern Expedition to Central Earth, seeking to accomplish the unfinished ambition of the Second Generation Saint Emperor and pacify the Northern Giant Spirit, our clan would certainly offer wholehearted support.
Furthermore, Your Majesty might have misunderstood the intentions of external officials. If Your Majesty truly does not wish to seal vassal states in the Northern Border, then our clan’s king and seventeen tribal leaders are willing to seek a Duke or Marquis title from Your Majesty!"
"Oh?"
Chu Xisheng’s eyes glimmered as he gazed at this first-grade prince of the Yuan Yi Clan.
He understood the other party’s intention.
A total sealing of vassal states is impossible, but what about separating the Yuan Yi Clan?
The Yuan Yi Clan has eighteen large tribes, which could be separately sealed as eighteen smaller Duke and Marquis Kingdoms, preserving their clan members and land.
That became acceptable—
The land occupied by these eighteen Duke and Marquis Kingdoms would be much less.
Currently, the Yuan Yi Clan occupies the most fertile part of the Northern Border, but overall, it accounts for hardly half the area of these seven states, not even a fortieth.
Furthermore, judging from Huang Lebai’s words, they are willing to cooperate by sending troops, participating in the future Northern Expedition battle to Central Earth.
Chu Xisheng contemplated deeply for a moment, finally revealing a few genuine smiling expressions: "In that sense, the Yuan Yi Clan is indeed part of our Human Clan bloodline. I will agree to this, but the specific terms and sealing arrangements need to be discussed between your noble and the cabinet ministers."
Upon hearing this, Huang Lebai gratefully bowed deeply: "Your Majesty’s benevolence! I am endlessly thankful!"
He paused before speaking again: "Your Majesty, as far as I know, apart from summoning the Giant Spirits of the Seven States of Northern Border to resist Your Majesty’s Northern Expedition, the Northern Four Divine Mountains also intend to rely on the Endless Icefield to fend off Your Majesty’s Northern Expedition Army.
They are currently assembling forces in the north of the Endless Icefield, stockpiling resources, and constructing military fortresses. They have employed Divine Arts to build twenty-seven large military fortresses within a mere two months, which Your Majesty cannot ignore!"
"I am aware of this matter."
Chu Xisheng responded with a subtle smile, his gaze twinkling: "Perhaps your noble should cooperate a bit, I welcome this development."
Huang Lebai’s eyes showed a hint of doubt.
The areas surrounding the Endless Icefield are deserted, with no inhabitants within tens of thousands of miles.
It is the most suitable region to resist the ’Divine Intent Touch Death Blade’. As long as adequate fortifications are built and sufficient provisions are stockpiled, the Giant Spirits can resist Dalv for years, even over a decade in this place.
Huang Lebai purposely mentioned this to subtly indicate to the Primordial Emperor that the Dalv Dynasty currently needs time more than anything else.
This could win negotiation leverage for the Yuan Yi Clan, obtaining better terms.
However, judging from Chu Xisheng’s words, the Primordial Emperor seemed indifferent to this matter, even hoping for the Giant Spirits to proceed.
This implies there is some unknown reason behind it.
Still, in the subsequent conversation, though Huang Lebai tried to probe discreetly multiple times, he yet failed to glean any information from Chu Xisheng.
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