Star Moon Tribe, council hall.

The pure white Moonstone exuded a slight chill, while the pale yellow Spirit Lamps on both sides brought a touch of warmth to those present, creating a disconcerting contrast of feelings.

"Pa!"

A crisp sound rang out from the obsidian table.

"I won't say much more to everyone, what needed to be said was mostly discussed in our previous collaboration!"

"What matters now is simply who has the greater strength!"

"The Star Moon Tribe has already taken the lead and set out; your people, being more lightweight, should catch up soon."

"Here is the Five Stars Tribe's defense map that I obtained, take a look everyone!"

"The most crucial main gate will be the responsibility of the Star Moon Tribe, the rest of you can choose your targets!"

A defense map with an ancient yellow hue fell into the view of several people.

Su Ming and others were somewhat shocked that such a closely guarded tribal secret could be leaked; it seemed they had underestimated the power of the Star Moon Tribe.

And excluding Jialouluo, that big monkey was actually at the King Level. Although its aura suggested it had just recently broken through, the pressure it exerted was formidable.

The first to speak was Su Ming.

"I'm here alone, according to our initial agreement, I am only responsible for holding off the King of the Five Stars Tribe!"

Ye Shan had a hint of greed on his face as he said, "I quite like Chen Clan Leader's proposal, but what about dividing the resources of the place I conquer with my men?"

"Fifty percent!" 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦

Ignoring Ye Shan's slightly dissatisfied expression, Chen Jiuge said sternly, "The Star Moon Tribe bears the greatest pressure, so it's reasonable to claim the largest share of the spoils!"

"Besides, I have paid a price for your cooperation!"

Ye Shan's throat bobbed, then he nodded reluctantly, "Chen Clan Leader makes a valid point!"

"Very well, since everyone has no objections, make your choices then."

"Let me be upfront, if you can't take the place you've chosen, don't bother talking to me about spoils. We all have our reputations to uphold, and I have spent heavily on hiring you, so I expect results."

"Rest assured, there will be no problem!" Beng Yu nodded slowly.

"Then let's set off!"

Watching the three leave, Jialouluo crossed his arms and said, "That Ye Shan isn't that formidable!"

"You crossed paths with him?" Chen Jiuge asked, slightly surprised.

There hadn't been any commotion within the tribe lately!

"Yes, Su Ming is very strong; even at full power, I can only hold an even match, and I suspect he has hidden skills yet to be used, so his strength is probably above mine."

Jialouluo said this matter-of-factly, as he was still a fledgling compared to Su Ming, who had broken through long ago.

"But that ambitious Ye Shan, his strength is rather ordinary!"

Jialouluo shook his head slightly, "Though he likely has untapped skills, I estimate his best is to match me, more likely less."

"Don't worry about him, just stay alert when the time comes."

"That King of the Five Stars Tribe must not survive!"

"As for Aphran, try to keep him alive; the rest doesn't matter. I don't think a fallen Five Stars Tribe has anything valuable left!" Chen Jiuge shook his head.

"You're not going over?" Jialouluo asked curiously.

"No, my cultivation is too low, and I'd be more of a liability, better not to go!"

"Alright, but your cultivation is indeed quite low!" Jialouluo nodded.

........

Nine Yang Land

"Master!"

Sorrowful Girl slightly bowed her head.

"Hmm, how have things been recently?"

Sorrowful Girl tilted her head and said, "Compared to before, recently the caves have been making noises from time to time, sometimes affecting others practicing outside."

"Noises? It seems their transformation is nearing completion!"

"I'll go take a look myself, don't allow anyone else inside!"

"Yes, Master!"

As soon as he entered the cave, Chen Jiuge felt a wave of extreme heat hitting him.

The originally grayish ground had turned glass-like, making creaking noises underfoot.

The walls on both sides were slightly better off, though they were on the verge of the same change.

Walking several hundred meters further, strips of flame began to shoot out from the ground.

"The Earth Fire is surging?"

The biggest advantage of Nine Yang Land lies in its Fiery Sun Qi, comparable to the solar energy. In the True Realm, cultivators who absorb this type of energy are naturally avoided by all evils.

Meanwhile, cultivators practicing in Nine Yang Land in the Heavenly Gift Realm have physically stronger bodies than those at the same cultivation level, with more refined Qi-blood and more vigorous life forces!

"Coo-coo-coo"

Sounds resembling the cries of a Golden Crow emanated from the depths.

"That's the call of the Golden Crow!"

"They're about to emerge!"

Chen Jiuge couldn't help speeding up his steps.

The Nine Yang Land, resembling a solar star, was inseparable from the presence of the Golden Crow, the spirit of the sun.

"Boom"

Golden-red tongues of flame surged forward, forcing Chen Jiuge to retreat. Glancing at his hair curling at the forehead, a hint of shock appeared in his eyes.

"To think it has such power!"

Though Nine Yang Land is pricelessly valuable, it was essentially a place for cultivation without great might. Yet, the flames' power now had surpassed its original limits.

Reaching Chen Jiuge's level of cultivation, there were hardly any weak points or vulnerabilities, and any that existed were compared to other cultivators of the same level.