118: Chapter 118 Ancient Battlefield Ruins

Murong Xue's new silver armor gleamed in the sunlight like a flowing silver mirror, accentuating her figure on the Barbarian Horned Horse as if a silver god of war had descended upon the lands of the Bright Tribe.

Her long, powerful legs gripped the Barbarian Horned Horse's flanks like silver iron pincers; with every burst of speed, she and her mount moved as one in perfect harmony.

As she rode on the Barbarian Horned Horse with her Holy Light Spear resting across her waist, her silver armor gleamed under the sun like a flowing silver mirror.

Her brown ponytail fluttered in the wind, like a silver banner snapping in the morning light.

She was the most beautiful god of war of the Bright Tribe, and also its sharpest spear.

The conference hall of the Chiefs Tent.

Zhao Linger leaned over the conference table to report the intelligence, her round eyes uncharacteristically solemn. Suddenly, the clear, melodious strings of the Spirit Sound Master resonated heavily amidst the emergency alarm.

"Chief Shi Ba fled back to the Black Stone Tribe. According to the shadow transmission intercepted through Spirit Sound Affinity, he reported your Holy Light Domain to the Shadow Clan."

Her voice was half a pitch lower than usual, and the clear strings trembled slightly at a dangerous frequency.

"The Shadow Clan has classified 'Bright' as a 'First-Class Threat,' and Ying Wuyue personally issued the directive."

"Ying Wuyue." Wang Sheng memorized the name. Golden spiritual energy surged in his fists; he wanted to protect the tribe and shoulder a heavy mission.

"Also..." Zhao Linger's voice grew even softer, the tremor of a Spirit Sound Master operating at a dangerous frequency.

"The Shadow Clan mentioned 'Zhao Mang' in their transmission.

Their conversation implies that Zhao Mang is requesting more support from the Shadow Clan,

and his target is not just the Bright Tribe, but the entire northern region of the Central Wasteland Region."

"Zhao Mang's ambition is even greater than Chief Shi Ba's."

Heavenly Strategist Shangguan Xuan took over the conversation. In the beautiful eyes of the Heavenly Strategist, a dangerous move finally surfaced on her precise chessboard.

"Chief Shi Ba is merely a chess piece. Zhao Mang is the Shadow Clan's true proxy in the Central Wasteland Region."

Liu Ruyan stepped out of the shadows, her misty, smoke-like eyes carrying a hint of fatigue but remaining clear.

Her night-travel suit was still stained with mud and grass from the Savage Beast Forest. She had traveled in the shadows for too long, and in her exhaustion, she had accidentally let mud stain her clothes.

But at this moment, there was no fatigue in her eyes, only the sharpest, clearest light of a Phantom Assassin.

She wore a tight-fitting, dark night-travel suit made of Savage Beast silk. The softness of the silk outlined the beautiful contours of her slender, willow-like body,

and the dark silver leather belt around her waist cinched her slender waist, making it look as sharp as a blade,

while her long legs revealed captivating curves under the tight suit.

"After destroying the Shadow Eye, I tracked the Shadow Clan's transmission signals."

Her voice was as ethereal as smoke, yet as cold as a biting wind in the shadows.

"The Shadow Clan has a small stronghold deep within the Savage Beast Forest. Inside, there is a stockpile of Shadow Crystal Core fragments, which they use as tools to drive the Savage Beasts."

She paused, a light as sharp as a dagger flashing in her misty eyes.

"But that stronghold is just the tip of the iceberg. The Shadow Clan's true base is even deeper, and I couldn't get close to it."

Just as the meeting ended, the system pushed a hidden quest notification,

and golden text, resembling a mysterious imperial decree, floated into Wang Sheng's field of vision.

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Hidden Quest Triggered

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[Quest]: Explore the Ancient Battlefield Ruins (Beginner)

[Coordinates]: Deep in the Savage Beast Forest, 30 li North-Northwest

[Difficulty]: ★★★

[Estimated Rewards]:

· Ancient Inheritance Fragment

· Tribe Contribution Points +500

· Unknown Building Blueprint

[Prerequisites]:

· Barbarian General Tier 1 or above ✓

· Tribe Level: Tribe ✓

· Proof of Military Victory ✓

[Tip]: There are Ancient Inheritances within the ruins,

but also dangerous traps.

It is recommended to form an elite team to proceed.

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After the meeting, Shen Xun'er handed over a communication spirit stone.

Yan Wuyang's voice came from the spirit stone. The Yan Clan girl's passion was as intense and straightforward as the flames of the Chiyan Tribe.

"Chief of the Bright Tribe, my father says the alliance between the Chiyan Tribe and the Bright Tribe is valid. If you need support in the future, just ask."

She paused, a fiery anticipation creeping into her voice, the Yan Clan girl's passion completely undisguised.

"Also, the next time we meet, I want to have a match with you."

Her voice carried the characteristic enthusiasm of the Yan Clan, hot and frank like fire.

"I heard you can conquer the fiercest mounts. And I have big, milky-white breasts... No, what I meant to say was... let's try sparring with each other."

"But," Yan Wuyang's voice suddenly dropped, sounding like a gentle temptation in the night, "if you're willing, I can also... lie down and talk with you in private."

Chief Yan Lie's roar echoed from the other side of the communication spirit stone, like an ancient volcano erupting with the most majestic fury from its deepest depths. "Wuyang, stop harassing our ally!"