The Demonic Cultivator In Zombie World-Chapter 288: A Small Territory, Many Troubles

At that moment, a figure hastened to Xiao Huo's side, whispering into his ear. Xiao Huo furrowed his brow, and after a long moment, he gently patted Xiao Yan's head. "Yan'er, Grandfather has urgent business to attend to, you'll need to go home alone."

"Alright, Grandfather, please be careful," Xiao Yan replied obediently.

Xiao Huo, accompanied by an Insect Master, quickly departed from the Fire Ant Tribe.

Chu Xuan looked back. He saw Xiao Huo's grandson, Xiao Yan, now astride a smaller child, pummeling him relentlessly.

Chu Xuan couldn't help but shake his head.

The child beside them, obviously intimidated by Xiao Huo's stature, dared not retaliate against Xiao Yan. The boy could only suffer Xiao Yan's bullying. Clearly, Xiao Huo's discipline over his grandson was lacking.

However, Chu Xuan's concern was not with the bullied child. His attention was drawn to the looming crisis within the Fire Ant Tribe. He had overheard Xiao Huo's conversation with his subordinates clearly.

Patriarch Lie Xiu was tracking Fifth Elder Lie Hei, seeking proof of his collusion with the Rock Ant Tribe. However, Lie Hei had discovered them.

In a desperate move, Lie Hei had joined forces with an Insect Master from the Rock Ant Tribe, attempting to assassinate Lie Xiu in the wilderness.

Now, Lie Xiu and his men were ensnared in a deadly encirclement. As one of the few Silver Insect Masters within the tribe, Xiao Huo naturally had to rush to the rescue. Without a second thought, he immediately led his loyal followers to the scene.

"The territory isn't large, but the troubles certainly are. Though I can't participate, I can still enjoy the spectacle."

Chu Xuan suddenly felt as if he were merely an observer, watching a plot unfold in a game.

Moments later.

Xiao Huo, with a dozen devoted followers, arrived at the scene. Many Insect Masters and yao insects lay dead. The rocks and soil were stained with fresh blood.

Lie Xiu, protected by two loyal followers, took refuge in a cave, barely holding off the attacks.

"Lie Hei! You heartless traitor, colluding with the enemy to attack your own patriarch!" Xiao Huo roared as he led his followers into the fray.

Lie Hei, now frenzied with rage, bellowed, "Xiao Huo, you've come at the right time, I've longed to kill you!"

"Brother, this one's yours! I'll continue dealing with that old man!" said a Rock Ant Tribe Insect Master with a sinister grin.

"Rest assured, this one's mine," he replied with a slap of his hand.

Two giant ants, each over two meters long, appeared before him. Their fierce, sharp mandibles gleamed menacingly. Their bodies were covered in thick, stony carapaces—hence the name Rock Ants.

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Xiao Huo's gaze turned icy, "It's you, Shi Wu. You've tried to assassinate me time and again. Today, we settle all scores, old and new!"

As the scion of the Fire Ant Tribe, he had naturally been a prime target of the Rock Ant Tribe.

Shi Wu, a Silver Insect Master, had repeatedly attempted his life. Once, his heart had nearly been pierced by Shi Wu.

Fortunately, he always carried the shard of the mirror. The shard, incredibly hard, had blocked the lethal stab and saved his life.

Xiao Huo growled. A Fire Ant and a Black-Backed Ant appeared one after the other, charging at the Rock Ants.

Xiao Huo and Shi Wu, their eyes cold, drew daggers and entwined in combat.

Chu Xuan extended his senses, finding that the battles among the other Insect Masters were similarly fierce.

"Their Insect Orifices are quite intriguing, seemingly infused with the power of space, allowing them to shrink yao insects and store them within," Chu Xuan remarked, amazed.

This must be a unique physiological feature of the cave dwellers. The two factions were evenly matched, and the battle remained indecisive.

Suddenly, another team hurried to the scene. Leading them was a man with graying temples but a more robust physique than Xiao Huo! It was Lie Yong and his trusted followers.

Lie Hei was overjoyed, "Act quickly, eliminate Lie Xiu and Xiao Huo! With them gone, the Fire Ant Tribe will be ours! The Rock Ant Tribe will never harm us!"

Shi Wu also cackled sinisterly, "Yes, your father has shared much intelligence with us, sparing many of our warriors from disaster."

"Your father has indeed performed monumental services for the Rock Ant Tribe! I solemnly promise that from now on, the Rock Ant Tribe will live in harmony with the Fire Ant Tribe."

Xiao Huo and Lie Xiu's hearts sank.

Lie Yong, a Silver Insect Master. Once he joined the fray, he would undoubtedly tip the scales and decide the outcome.

Upon hearing these words, Lie Yong's face showed immense struggle.

Lie Xiu urgently cried out, "Lie Yong! The discord between you and Xiao Huo is not irreconcilable, do not fall for the Rock Ant Tribe's divisive schemes!"

Xiao Huo also roared, "The Rock Ant Tribe has nefarious intentions, Lie Yong, do not listen to your father's slanders, he's gone mad!"

Lie Yong sighed deeply, "Father, I was born a man of the Fire Ant Tribe and will die as its spirit. How could I forget so many of our forebears who died at the hands of Rock Ant Tribe Insect Masters? Enough said. Father, step aside! Patriarch, I will rescue you!"

He led two Fire Ants, one large and one small, and charged, suddenly breaking through Lie Hei and storming into the cave.

Xiao Huo immediately sensed something was amiss.

The next moment, shrieks echoed from within the cave.

When Lie Yong reemerged from the cave, he was holding the aged head of Lie Xiu!

He looked at Xiao Huo and said lightly, "'do not listen to my father's slanders,' How could you utter such words? Act now, kill Xiao Huo together!"

He growled.

"Ha ha ha ha! Well done!" Shi Wu laughed maniacally, his blade work becoming even fiercer.

Xiao Huo was quickly encircled.

His Bronze Insect Masters screamed in agony as they fell.

Even Xiao Huo's Fire Ant and Black-Backed Ant were battered and on the brink of collapse.

Bloodied all over, Xiao Huo tried to break through but could not clear a path.

"Spare my life! I'll do anything!" Xiao Huo gritted his teeth and shouted.

Lie Yong coldly replied, "Not needed! Three years ago, your followers stole a ration meant for my wife, leading to the death of her Fire Ant. Two years ago, your grandson broke my grandson's leg, a grudge I have always remembered. Xiao Huo, you think just because you have the patriarch's backing, you're the next leader? Today, I want you to watch as your grandson dies!"

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Xiao Huo was stunned. Then he saw an Insect Master holding a child in one hand, approaching Lie Yong. The child was bruised and battered—it was his grandson, Xiao Yan!

"Grandfather! Save me!" Xiao Yan screamed in terror.

Lie Yong sneered, "When my men caught him, this little beast was still riding on another child, relentlessly smashing his head. Xiao Huo, you've indeed raised a fine child."