Chapter Sixteen: The Attacked Tribe

  Xiao Mang Ke saw Xia Zuo and others, and immediately excitedly rushed straight towards them.

  "What's going on, Juka?" Bigu shouted in a hoarse voice, frowning.

  Could it be that something has happened in the village? Thinking of this possibility, the faces of the warriors present all looked unpleasant.

  "It's Ganuo Village and Wula Village, they've been attacked by humans. They came to the village to report it, and the village elder asked me to call for Chief Leader to come back quickly to discuss!" Little Half-Beastman Jiujiagu was apparently after a long sprint, his furry face covered in sweat, his hands on his knees, panting heavily as he spoke.

  "Human raid?" Bigou asked back in astonishment, confirming that he hadn't misheard. In recent years, the Kampas Empire and the Human Empire had been relatively calm, although there were occasional greedy mercenaries who ventured to capture beastman slaves, but they didn't dare to be so blatant. In the past few years on the Broken Stone Wasteland, both humans and beastmen's greatest enemy had become the half-beasts.

  "Let's hurry back!" Xia Zuo said with a frown, he knew that these two tribes were among the neighboring tribes on the Shattered Stone Wastes, and no matter why humans attacked the beastman village, it was very likely to affect them.

  Dropping the giant boulder, Xia Zuo darted towards the village like a flash of lightning, with dozens of equally swift black shadows following closely behind. In just a few flashes, they gradually disappeared into the horizon of the barren plain.

  "Chief, you're back!" The old Mongke, who was chosen by Xia Zuo to be in charge of the tribe's daily affairs, leaned on his wooden stick and anxiously waited outside the village gate, occasionally stretching his neck to look out.

  Although he had become thin with age, his sturdy frame still showed that in his youth he must have been a strong warrior no less than Bighu.

  "What's going on, Village Chief Marino?" Shiasu asked hastily as he rushed back on horseback, although he had been running at full speed for over an hour, he didn't even have rapid breathing after getting used to carrying heavy loads and sprinting.

  "Alas! I also can't make it clear, the leader will understand when he sees them!" Marinho shook his head with a sorrowful and indignant expression, hastily pulling Xia Zuo into the village.

  The village was a flurry of activity, with over fifty wounded Mongke warriors either sitting or lying down, their faces etched with anger or sorrow. The women and children of the Sayan tribe bustled back and forth, bringing food and water, and tending to the wounds of the injured Mongkes.

  "Two tribes, over four hundred Mangke people, all the survivors are here!" Marino gritted his teeth and said, his eyes, which had long been accustomed to wind and rain, also showed a heart-piercing bloody thread.

  "Rabi, what's going on here?!" Shasa and the others rushed back one by one, their faces anxious, and upon seeing this scene, their eyes instantly turned red as they shouted at a strong Mongke who was leaning weakly against the wall.

  The beastman known as Rabi, was as strong as Bigo, with five or six deep sword scars crisscrossing his chest, a blood hole the size of a bowl on his shoulder almost dislocating his entire arm, although it had been bandaged, it was still gushing out fresh blood, clearly having gone through a fierce battle.

  "Humans, those despicable humans..." Rabby's face twisted in a gruesome grimace as he slammed his only mobile arm into the ground with a loud thud, letting out a hoarse and crazed howl.

  "They were only forty or so, but they rode warhorses, wore solid armor, and wielded sharp long spears... and there was a warrior who had grasped true power... Ganou village... our village was left with just over ten people, then it was Ura village... the tribespeople... the tribespeople..." As he spoke, a pair of tiger-like eyes actually welled up with two lines of tears, which for the Kampas beastmen, who viewed bloodshed as an honor, would only appear when they were overcome with grief.

  "I must have those despicable humans pay for the blood of my kin..." Rabby's mad howl rose up, completely disregarding the fact that the intense movement had caused the bullet wound on his shoulder to spurt out fresh blood once again.

  Xia Zha hastily calmed his excited emotions and could only ask other beastmen about the situation. The remaining beastmen from both tribes were extremely emotional, and Xia Zha asked several people in a row before understanding the ins and outs of the matter.

  There was a warrior who had grasped the concept of "dou qi", leading more than 40 fully armed cavalrymen, sweeping across the gravelly wilderness without any reason, cutting down two tribes, killing all the old and young, women and children, beheading them and throwing their bodies into the wilderness, where they would only meet one fate - becoming food for the wild beasts of the wilderness.

  This is equivalent to saying that two tribes were completely annihilated, and it's no wonder the remaining warriors of these two tribes are so agitated.

  Xia Sha and the others were stunned, the appearance, number, and behavior of the human soldiers described by these Mang people were all consistent with the remaining sentries in the sentry post.

  "Hey, boss, could it be...?" Tara asked bluntly without hesitation, but was stopped by Xia Zuo. Now these warriors are extremely emotionally unstable, and if they're not careful, they might vent their anger on the Saiya tribe.

  "I rushed over to tell you in advance!" Rabie, who had calmed down, was being stitched up by two Mongol women using coarse bone needles, without even furrowing his brow, but staring straight at Bigu. "They're coming from that direction, and the power is not something you can withstand. Quickly send someone to Dala Manor for help!"

  Although reluctant, Rabi also knew that a warrior who had grasped power was unstoppable, no matter how many people there were.

  "We'll take care of it, you just focus on recovering from your injuries!" Those sentries' target was clearly them. Xia Zuo smiled slightly coldly. If this were a month ago, perhaps they would have only been able to ask for help, but now they might not necessarily lose in a fight. Training in harsh conditions was still just training; as warriors, they inevitably had to see bloodshed. For them, this was undoubtedly a rare opportunity and test.

  "You are stronger than I imagined, but you won't be a match for a warrior who has mastered his power. Believe me, send someone to Darlasman for help quickly, or you will regret it!"

  Xia Zhe's determination was evident on his face, even Lala the beastman could see it. No matter what he said, Xia Zhe had already made up his mind and would not change it because of anyone's words.

  The woman gestured for her rabbi to rest while trying to dissuade him, but the warlike Tara asked impatiently, "What's the plan, boss?"

  The fluffy tail behind him kept wagging, although he had been following Xia Zuo for a short time, but in the battle led by Xia Zuo, Tala had already tasted the flavor. At this moment, his impulsive self could smell the war intent on Xia Zuo's face, and the good fighting blood in his body was burning fiercely.

  "Aren't you always thinking about those armor and weapons? Now you have the qualifications to use them! Rest well today, and tomorrow morning, put on your armor, pick up your spears, and let those weak humans see the prowess of the Kampas Beastmen!" Shacha's words immediately sparked a chorus of cheers and applause from the surrounding Kampas.

  As for fear?

  Brave Kampas warriors, never fear any battle, brave death and return to the arms of the Kampas god is the greatest honor for every Kampas beastman!

  More than forty Mauk, trained to the limit of their endurance, surged forward under the impatient leadership of Tarr and Manster towards the armoury where they had been longing to get for a month.

  "Older brother, how are you planning to deal with those damned humans?" Biku, who was relatively calmer than the others, noticed the difference in strength between both sides despite being fearless like them.

  "More than forty human soldiers, do you think that under the same number and equipment, the brave and good-fighting Kampas beastmen would not be a match for humans?" Xia Zuo's face sank in careful thought, and this time he really didn't have any intention of using any schemes or tricks.

  If you're going to train soldiers, then a head-on confrontation is the most effective way. Otherwise, with the same number of troops, it would be shameful for the Kampas people, who were born to fight and value honor above all else, to win by resorting to cunning tactics.

  "But..." Koji hesitated as he prepared to express his concerns.

  "I know you're worried about that warrior who has grasped the power, don't worry, he's mine!" Xia Zuo smiled confidently, knowing what Bi Gu was concerned about, which was also his own concern.

  Grey's image that day, the silver radiance, the terrifying power, has been etched in Xia Zuo's memory and he cannot forget it. Now, facing another human who can use Dou Qi, Xia Zuo's decision is not as casual as it seems on the surface.

  In the original village, there was no method for cultivating Dou Qi, and naturally, there isn't one now either. However, from Bi Gu as well as a few elderly Beastmen, Xia Zuo has obtained some scattered knowledge that has given him a general understanding of Dou Qi in his heart.

  All warriors who can use Qi are classified as intermediate warriors, and the opposite is primary warriors. Therefore, the strength of intermediate warriors is the most mixed and uneven, and above them are high-level warriors who are far away from them.

  The cultivation of Dou Qi and Xia Zuo's past life memories are almost the same, with physical training at the extreme limit, unleashing power from within his own body, circulating through specific routes in his body, allowing him to increase his combat strength several times over in a short period.

  According to Bege's account of his own transformation into a giant ape and fight against Gray, Gray should be an intermediate warrior, and the captain of the squad is also at this level.

  The Saiyans' Great Ape transformation is a tenfold increase in power based on their own strength, and from the current battle situation, Goku's difference between his normal state after activating Ki and his Great Ape form was not that far apart.

  Let's just set the increase in Dou Qi to around tenfold. Compared to Xia Zha's growth on that day, it may not be as exaggerated as tenfold, but after the exponential growth at the edge of life and death, plus the continuous breakthroughs beyond limits over the past month, detailed calculations show that it is not far off. The current growth may not necessarily be unable to compete with that person.

  This is a test for the new Saiya tribe, and also a test for Xia Zuo. If one can only win with small clever tricks and cannot conquer the cowardice in their heart to face strong opponents bravely, then even with the strongest bloodline, they will never become a truly powerful person.

  Natsusa's smile and confident words undoubtedly gave Biko a reassurance, the hesitation on his face instantly disappeared, and he touched the back of his head with a silly smile.

  "Hurry up and get the armor! If you're late, Tala and the others will snatch it all!" Xia Zuo said, and only then did Bighu remember this matter with a foolish smile.

  His eyes widened and he turned around swiftly, rushing over like a flying bird. At the same time, his mouth thundered with a fierce roar: "You little rascal, who dares to touch my armor and weapons? I'll tear him apart!"

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