Summoners: One Golden Term per Level

Chapter 421 - 17: Purging Malignant Elements, Disciplining the Army

Mufu Mountain Range.

The location where the camp of the Lie Mountain Vanguard Army is already stationed.

Suddenly, a water-like glow descended, its aura immediately startled one of the people there.

"Gonggong, you’re still alive?"

A Daoist walked out from the camp, looking at Gonggong, somewhat puzzled.

"Chi Songzi, I didn’t expect you to replace me."

Seeing this Daoist, Gonggong thought he would be captured back by the Jiuli Tribe and that the Lie Mountain Tribe would send someone to continue taking charge of the large army.

He simply didn’t expect it to be Chi Songzi.

This person practiced an immortal technique governing wind and rain, unlike him.

Chi Songzi is someone who received the legacy of the Immortal Gods.

Unlike him, who was a clan leader from within the many tribes that originated from the Lie Mountain Tribe.

He was a recluse, and his specific origin was unknown.

And precisely because of this, Chi Songzi often had conflicting interests with the tribes themselves.

They all wanted to acquire many cultivation resources from the Lie Mountain Tribe.

"The High Priest of the Jiuli Tribe let me go back."

Gonggong didn’t hide this, stating it frankly.

Now Chi Songzi was a bit puzzled, "Let you go back? Could it be they sent people to the Lie Mountain Tribe?

I haven’t received any news. What conditions have been negotiated?"

Gonggong shook his head and said, "No conditions."

"No conditions?"

Chi Songzi furrowed his brows, knowing Gonggong was an important figure in the Lie Mountain Tribe.

Even if the Jiuli Tribe dared not kill him, they would certainly have demanded many harsh conditions to release him.

Moreover, given the current circumstances between the Jiuli Tribe and the Lie Mountain Tribe, Gonggong being alive was indeed strange.

"A High Priest emerged in the Jiuli Tribe; his only condition was to have me accompany him around the current Jiuli Tribe."

"So after the tour, he released me?"

Chi Songzi, hearing this, was even more puzzled, even a bit skeptical, "Just let you accompany him on a walk around the Jiuli Tribe?"

"During this time, I’ve been touring the Jiuli Tribe with the High Priest and discovered many things.

Right now, I need to return immediately to inform the Common Lord of the situation with the Jiuli Tribe.

The Jiuli Tribe must be completely destroyed with all our might."

"Return? Because of your defeat, we have already retreated to the Mufu Mountain Range.

Further back is the plain, the area of expertise of the Jiuli Tribe."

"Now, the tribe demands that the Mufu Mountain Range be guarded vigilantly.

Moreover, seize the opportunity to drive the Jiuli Tribe back from the river."

If I hadn’t come to guard and seized some war opportunities, this action would have failed long ago."

Gonggong frowned and said, "War opportunities?"

"Some Jiuli Tribe members dared to sneak into the mountains, relying on those weapons to try to kill our people.

Luckily, a Military Physician had set up traps in advance and discovered them, killing them.

We seized their weapons and sent them back to the Lie Mountain Tribe."

By the time the Craftsmen study them, the Jiuli Tribe will no longer pose any threat."

Chi Songzi said calmly, "As for putting forth full effort, that’s an alarmist statement.

The Jiuli Tribe once fought against so many tribes because their weapons were superior, and it remains so.

Once the Craftsmen duplicate these, we can attempt a counterattack."

"Let the Jiuli Tribe be a good border area providing weapons for the Human Race, and not vainly try to rule the central area."

"The Jiuli Tribe is nothing more than a lamb to be slaughtered."

...

Meanwhile.

At the temporary riverside established by the Jiuli Tribe, Can Gang’s expression turned grim as he looked at the incoming reports.

He hadn’t expected that someone would truly defy military orders, leading a group recklessly into the mountains.

Now, they have returned with all their heads sent back, their provocative intentions burning Can Gang with fury.

Beside him, the Empress said quietly, "Now, regard this group of deceased as rebels..."

"They are all part of my tribe!"

Can Gang shouted angrily, hoping to maintain a good reputation as victims of killing.

But counting them as rebels, these people would be despised by everyone in the Jiuli Tribe.

Even if these people truly disobeyed military orders, they once contributed to the tribe and shed blood.

"Not just them, defying military orders also makes you a rebel!"

The Empress was uncompromising, coldly saying, "You already promised that stabilizing this place was necessary for now.

The Jiuli Tribe previously fought battles on plains; mountain combat was rare, and impulsive actions were inappropriate."

"Thinking you’re the backbone of the Jiuli Tribe, making reckless moves in war.

Such people are the tumors harming the tribe."

"Moreover, now our weapons have fallen into the hands of the Lie Mountain Tribe.

If they manage to duplicate them, our weapon advantage will disappear once again."

"Mercy does not govern soldiers; you are now the Commander of the first war. If emotions ruin the tribe’s grand plan."

"Not just your people, even you can’t afford to bear this!"

The Empress’ continuous words poured cold water on Can Gang’s anger-clouded mind.

Especially since what the Empress said was true—now the weapons have fallen into the Lie Mountain Tribe’s hands. If they truly duplicate them.

Previously, he thought it was nothing, but now he witnessed the domination of these guns and cannons within the Low Tier.

"Then what should we do now?" Can Gang quickly asked.

"Publicize these people’s actions and clearly instruct their punishment."

"Enforce military discipline strictly!"

"I will report this incident to the High Priest and Chi You, and how you handle it afterward will also be reported."

"The key is the handling. Will it satisfy Chi You?"

Can Gang’s serpent head nodded repeatedly; more important than the clansmen.

If the leader distrusts him, that’s the worst thing.

This matter must be handled seriously, for a few rotten apples must not spoil the whole barrel.

"Alright."

Can Gang took a deep breath, and soon the punishment for those who privately ventured into the Mufu Mountain Range circulated within the ranks.

Immediately causing an uproar.

After all, such things had happened before, and these people were motivated by issues of military merit.

Especially fellow members of the Steel Python Tribe, who even attempted to confront Can Gang, only to be slapped back.

They assumed emotional ties to the tribe could still influence many things, especially those who initially joined the Jiuli Tribe’s core.

In their view, although they didn’t participate in the tribe’s rise.

Their ancestors had long fulfilled their duties, so having some privileges seemed warranted.

Thus, such instances were initially numerous.

However, to their surprise, this time Can Gang showed no mercy, even stating that anyone who continued to plea would be treated as a rebel.

This was also the first time the Jiuli Tribe used ’military law’ to reorganize the army.