"It's not that I have sharp eyes, it's that the Nightmare Clan's behavior is quite unusual."

"I've had quite a bit of contact with Meng Ze, and he mentioned that the true powerhouses of the Nightmare Clan are much stronger than him. Moreover, the Nightmares are extremely sensitive to danger. They were furious when they first arrived, but fell silent upon seeing you."

"Clearly, that Nightmare leader sensed an extraordinary danger!"

"I see."

"I wonder what thoughts Jialouluo senior has now?" Chen Jiuge asked curiously. Although Chen Jiuge didn't intend to hide anything, it was clearly better to remain silent rather than face an awkward situation like this.

"Me? Not much!"

"You're not an ordinary person. Your luck is strong, and your future accomplishments will be undoubtedly high. Personally, I don't have much pursuit; the Evil Ghost Clan has already begun to proliferate again, and I've fulfilled the High Priest's last wishes."

"Right now, I just want to explore the pinnacle of this world!" Jialouluo's eyes burned brightly.

"And by following you, I'll have an easier time reaching that goal!"

"I see, then Jialouluo senior, I hope we can forge ahead together in the future!" Chen Jiuge smiled and extended his hand.

Jialouluo grasped it firmly and said, "Indeed!"

"Alright, I must go back. This place is simply too dull; the battlefield is where I belong!"

"By the way, as a favor to me, offer Farley and Lucifer decent positions; although the Evil Ghost Clan has begun to proliferate again, they still need the protection of seniors!"

"No problem, it's a small matter!"

Watching Jialouluo leave into the distance, Chen Jiuge sighed, "No wonder Jialouluo was the first to break through to King Level; this determination in seeking the Dao is truly resilient."

Comparing himself, imagining himself in Jialouluo's position, Chen Jiuge didn't feel he could reach that degree at all.

"But now that Jialouluo's intentions are established, perhaps I can take broader steps!"

Chen Jiuge mused.

Don't be fooled by the fact that the Star Moon Tribe has the Three Great Armies; the only truly trustable one is the Beng Yu Army. Despite being added in later and even with his adopted son Beng Yu harboring ulterior motives, Chen Jiuge just trusts Beng Yu to be completely flawless!

On Jialouluo's side, with Bai Li and Feng Cang as precedents, Chen Jiuge dares not fully trust them.

As for Xing Yan, Chen Jiuge can honestly say he doesn't trust him at all, though Aphran now behaves very stably and Rong Huo, who joined the Ruling Elder Council, is also content and diligent. Yet, the power of the Five Stars Remnant is too strong, with two King Levels, somewhat exceeding limits.

"I need to have a talk with Su Ming on that side too; perhaps I should first reveal the potential upcoming events. A King Level combat strength is still very important!"

..........

"Gulp gulp gulp."

"Ah, comfortable!"

Su Ming put down the wine jar and looked at the suddenly visiting Chen Jiuge with some puzzlement: "Clan Leader, this sudden visit leaves me a bit at a loss!"

"Su Ming, are you still planning to journey out?"

"Certainly, if it weren't for being reluctant to part with this fine wine, I should already be on the road!" Su Ming's eyes revealed a touch of conflict.

This is wine, after all; in the Heavenly Gift Realm, where food is extremely scarce, even at the Seven Lights Tribe, getting some drink was never simple, and the wine there compared to the Star Moon Tribe's wine was worlds apart!

"To break through cultivation, you don't necessarily have to journey out."

"But isn't there a bigger opportunity for breakthrough when traveling?" Su Ming retorted.

Chen Jiuge was silent for a moment, Su Ming continued: "Clan Leader, in fact, since cooperating, my stay at the Star Moon Tribe proves I also approve of the Star Moon Tribe, and the current Star Moon Tribe doesn't lack a King Level Warrior."

"When I return again, Clan Leader, you'll still be my leader."

"Su Ming, if it were when we initially cooperated, I wouldn't want you to stay, I'd rather support you going out to explore."

"But now it's different, the Sunset Mountain Range, and even the entire Heavenly Gift Realm are about to become chaotic. Maybe you think I'm using this as a reason to keep you, but I'll still say it!"

"Su Ming, stay at least for the next ten years. If after ten years the Sunset Mountain Range is tranquil without any upheaval, you can then journey out. How about it?"

Chen Jiuge said tactfully.

Su Ming, caressing the wine jar in his hand, fell into thought.

Actually, in these years at the Star Moon Tribe, Su Ming has felt an atmosphere completely different from other tribes, very novel, also quite appealing.

"Clan Leader, there's trust between us, but the path of cultivation is all about moving forward. I've delayed quite a lot because of this fondness for wine, which is forgivable, but knowing there's danger ahead and hesitating, what then is the point of my journeying?"

"Apologies, Clan Leader!"

Looking at the warm Spiritual Wine on the table, Chen Jiuge sighed deeply, "Good luck to you!"

Since Su Ming has already made up his mind, Chen Jiuge naturally won't say more.

He himself is different from other cultivators, possessing the Chaos Pearl; even if he does nothing, his cultivation will slowly advance.

"Without Su Ming, there would be a gap at the City Guard's side, someone must fill it."

Currently, the scattered high-tier combat power within the Star Moon Tribe consists of three people: the Sorrowful Girl, the White Ape King, and the Spider Queen. As for the Heavenly Snake, being the strongest combat power, it's naturally impossible for it to become a regiment commander of the City Guard Army. Its most important role now is a breakthrough; as long as the Heavenly Snake can become a Great Saint, the war between Di Chun and the Ghost Fighting Tribe would have little impact on the Star Moon Tribe.

Throughout the Heavenly Gift Realm, only the Heavenly Gift Tribe's Heavenly Gift has achieved the Demon God Realm, and the strongest in the Ghost Fighting Tribe is merely a Great Saint.

If real conflict ensued between the two sides in the quagmire of war, neither would want to offend a force with a Great Saint. Moreover, from the previous conversations with Di Chun, it shows that the Yellow Springs Realm doesn't actually regard the Sunset Mountain Range very highly; what they desire is the entire territory of the Ghost Fighting Tribe!

The Sunset Mountain Range is just one of their outposts.

"The Heavenly Snake isn't suitable, the White Ape King's temperament is too erratic and violent, it's also unsuitable, while the Sorrowful Girl, though viable, Chen Jiuge prefers keeping her close, as personal safety is paramount."

"So, the most suitable choice should be the Spider Queen, though I'm unsure whether she's willing!"

Back mountain, Black Forest, the Spider Queen lying on the spider web suddenly sneezed, a trace of wariness appearing on her charming face: "I have a feeling something bad is about to happen."

"Squeak squeak squeak."

A grinding-wheel-sized black spider ingratiatingly presented a platter of fresh Spirit Fruit.

Sampling a few that seemed the most appetizing, the Spider Queen was somewhat dissatisfied: "This time the quality seems to be a bit lacking, what's the matter?"

The black spider, terrified, knelt down with its eight long legs, six large eyes filled with fear.

"Alright, alright, don't put on that act. How are the clansmen's work? Any slacking off?"

The black spider shook its head frantically, its eight legs constantly waving, indicating the clansmen are all working diligently!

"Hmm, it's good to work hard, don't be ungrateful. You're already very fortunate now; if it were back in the day, where would you find such good fortune? Just spinning some webs and weaving clothes to earn Star Coins and buy food."

"Ah, people get nostalgic with age. Alright, you may go, tell the clansmen to work hard, earn more Star Coins, and have more offspring."

"Squeak squeak squeak."

After the black spider withdrew, the Spider Queen's face showed a hint of confusion: "Exactly when did it start that my great Spider Queen's clan could only weave clothes?"

Despite somewhat looking down on the task of weaving clothes, the Star Coins earned are quite appealing, her ability to enjoy such a luxurious life is indeed thanks to the diligent efforts of her clan.

The Star Moon Tribe has already developed very well now, the barter system is a thing of the past, Star Coins are now the mainstream currency.

To live well in the Star Moon Tribe, Star Coins are indispensable.

"Yet, what's really going on with the Heavenly Snake there? Was that previous momentum from healed wounds or just staged for me?"

"Though the title of Beast King is alluring, I truly don't want it!"

Despite speaking of not wanting it, an extremely greedy expression surfaced on the Spider Queen's face.

The title of Beast King doesn't just offer honor, it also brings Heavenly Dao's blessing, providing enormous aid to the cultivation of fierce beasts.

However, the Heavenly Snake's strength is too formidable; in its intact state, the Spider Queen, despite being at the same Heavenly King Level, doesn't dare have any thoughts.