Three Clans Structure

Shi Yue brought the three of them to the members of his squad and introduced them one by one:

"This is Yan Feng, our squad's vice-captain. He's from the Fire Cloud Tiger Clan and is a master of the Departing Fire Golden Flame." Shi Yue pointed to a burly man clad in crimson armor with a black 'king' character marking on his forehead. The man's eyes were somewhat cold, and he gave a slight nod to Lin Yan and the other two, acknowledging their presence.

"This is Qing Luo. She's a transformed spirit from the Spirit Wood Clan, skilled in healing and array formations. She's our medic and array master." A woman in a green dress with a delicate face and a gentle aura nodded slightly at the three. A faint scent of grass and wood surrounded her, making one feel refreshed and at ease.

"This is Lei Zhen, a descendant of the Kui Ox. He's incredibly strong and a master at charging into battle." A giant nearly ten feet tall, with muscles like cast iron and a single horn on his head, patted his chest, producing a dull thud. His gaze towards Lin Yan and the other two was scrutinizing but not malicious.

"This is Jin Yu, a collateral member of the Golden Winged Great Peng Clan. He's responsible for aerial reconnaissance and high-speed assaults." A young man with faint golden wings on his back, a lean build, and sharp eyes stood with his arms crossed. He merely glanced at Lin Yan and Ao Ye, seemingly unimpressed by them.

"This is Shui Ling, from the Mysterious Tortoise Clan. His defense is unparalleled, making him our most reliable shield." A sturdy young man with a large tortoise shell on his back and a honest face nodded at them with a smile.

Besides these individuals, Shi Yue introduced other members, including those from the "Pangolin" clan skilled in earth-traveling遁术, the "Jade Scale Python" clan capable of spewing poisonous mist, and the "Wind Chasing Dog" clan with their extremely keen sense of smell... In total, there were twelve of them.

Lin Yan noticed that among these squad members, two were still in their true Qilin forms, though their size was a bit larger than Mo Xuan's. The rest were members of various other races, each possessing unique divine abilities.

According to Mo Xuan, those two Qilin Clan Warriors were only temporarily assigned to this squad for training and experience, and they would eventually return to the Qilin Clan Elite Guard.

Lin Yan marveled inwardly, wondering if all Qilin Clan patrol squads were such multinational forces. However, the aura of these squad members was exceptionally condensed. Apart from Shi Yue, who was already a True Immortal, all other members were Heavenly Immortals.

This personnel configuration made Lin Yan secretly gasp. Just one border patrol squad under the Wutu Camp already crushed his Earth Dragon Community. The strength of the entire Qilin Clan... he dared not imagine.

No wonder Mo Xuan always appeared so fearless. With such a colossal power supporting him, he indeed had the capital to be arrogant.

Ao Ye, on the other hand, looked as if he had seen it all and transmitted to Lin Yan, "What's so surprising? Our Dragon Clan's Sea Patrol Yaksha Squad is no worse than them in cultivation, and we even have many more members."

Seeing that Mo Xuan and the other two had been assigned to Shi Yue's squad, Elder Xuan Yue said solemnly, "This patrol aims to survey the border line in the southwestern region of the 'Myriad Ravine Ancient Plain.' Fierce beasts are numerous here, so everyone must be careful."

"Understood, Elder!" Shi Yue and all the squad members responded in unison, their voices echoing across the wilderness.

"Depart!" Elder Xuan Yue waved his Fang Tian Hua Ji, his figure transforming into a golden light as he flew towards the southwest. The other squad members, including Lin Yan and the other two, also summoned their escape lights or spread their forms, following closely behind.

After joining the patrol squad, the method of travel was completely different from the casual wandering of Lin Yan and the other two before.

The patrol squad's movement was highly organized. Jin Yu spread his Wings and flew hundreds of miles ahead of the team, responsible for high-altitude early warning and reconnaissance. Yan Feng and Shi Yue flew on the left and right flanks, slightly ahead of the main team, like two forward-thrusting arrowheads. Members skilled in earth travel moved underground, keeping pace with the aerial formation. The remaining members formed a loose formation, protecting support members like Qing Luo and Shui Ling in the center. Lin Yan, Mo Xuan, and Ao Ye were temporarily arranged in this relatively safe position.

The entire team operated like a precisely functioning War Machine, silent, efficient, and vigilant. Any scattered fierce beasts encountered along the way were dealt with swiftly and decisively by the forward Jin Yu or the flankers Shi Yue and Yan Feng, without any hesitation or lingering.

Lin Yan nodded secretly as he watched. This was how major powers dealt with fierce beasts – professional, efficient, and using team strength to compensate for individual shortcomings or oversights. Compared to their previous "guerrilla warfare" mode of fighting whenever they encountered enemies and running when they couldn't win, the difference in skill was evident.

The journey wasn't entirely filled with combat. During occasional leisure moments, Mo Xuan and Ao Ye habitually approached Lin Yan and started chatting.

"Lin Yan, how is the strength of our Qilin Clan? Multi-racial joint operations, pretty good, right?" Mo Xuan said proudly, gesturing towards the patrol squad members.

"It's indeed good. The Qilin Clan is worthy of being a major power in the Primordial World, with a spirit of embracing all rivers," Lin Yan said truthfully.

"What's so strange about that? In the current Primordial World, which major power isn't like this? The abilities of a single race are limited. Only by uniting can strength become greater and resistance against fierce beast attacks more effective," Ao Ye habitually retorted.

"Our Dragon Clan also united countless sea creatures to resist fierce beasts."

"Does your Dragon Clan unite other races? You force them to be your vassal races. How is that like our Qilin Clan, treating all beings equally? All races gather here voluntarily, discussing matters together when they arise, helping each other equally, sharing resources, and jointly resisting fierce beasts. Unlike your Dragon Clan, which forces those water tribes to submit and then enslaves them as lower-class races."

"When did our Dragon Clan enslave other water tribes? They willingly attached themselves to us. Since they want our Dragon Clan to provide them with protection, they naturally have to pay some price. You can't expect our Dragon Clan to protect them for free!" Ao Ye said with some dissatisfaction.

Lin Yan understood. The Qilin Clan followed the path of a 'Pact of a Hundred Races'. It was similar to 'federalism' or 'tribal confederation' in his previous life.

Although the Qilin Clan was powerful, they were not the sole dominant force. They did not rule other races with absolute power. Other races had considerable autonomy and independent territories. However, all races within the alliance had to obey the unified command of the Elder Council, especially during external wars and the eradication of fierce beasts.

It seemed that Ancestor Qilin, this big shot, not only had formidable strength but also considerable political acumen.

"Ao Ye, how does your Dragon Clan manage its territory?" Lin Yan asked Ao Ye with some curiosity.

"Our Dragon Clan was born with the virtue of water from heaven and earth. This vast Primordial water vein respects our Dragon Clan as its master.

My ancestor, Ancestor Dragon, is the progenitor of all dragons, ruling the Four Seas and extending his might throughout the land. Dragon Clan members with direct bloodlines like me are the foundation of our Dragon Clan. After reaching adulthood, we will be enfeoffed in various regions to govern immeasurable waters.

Below the Dragon Clan are numerous sub-dragon branches such as Flood Dragons, Chi Dragons, Qiu Dragons, and Winged Dragons. They are the cornerstone and extension of our Dragon Clan's rule, responsible for the protection and management of various waters.

Further down are the billions of water tribes, such as Black Tortoises, Clam Spirits, Shrimp Soldiers, and Crab Generals. They are attached to the Dragon Palaces or sub-dragon forces in various regions and are protected by our Dragon Clan. Of course, they have to pay a small price for this."

Lin Yan listened and secretly gasped. Good heavens, the Dragon Clan was practicing a centralized autocratic monarchy. Ancestor Dragon was the supreme emperor, legitimate Dragon Clan members were feudal lords, sub-dragons were regional lords, and ordinary water tribes were commoners. The hierarchy was much stricter than that of the Qilin Clan.

"What about the Phoenix Clan?" Lin Yan was also very interested in that mysterious Undying Volcano.

This time, Mo Xuan eagerly answered, "The Phoenix Clan mainly resides in the Undying Volcano Cluster in the south, and their situation is a bit different. Yuan Feng and Ancestor Huang, the two progenitors, are the spiritual symbols and supreme leaders of the Phoenix Clan, but they seem... to dislike managing worldly affairs. They spend most of their time in seclusion deep within the volcano, comprehending the Great Dao."

Ao Ye chimed in, "That's right. The actual management of the Phoenix Clan's territory is handled by a few of the strongest affiliated races, such as the Golden Winged Great Peng Clan and the Five-Colored Peacock Clan, as well as the Luan Bird and Green Sparrow clans, and others. Besides the Undying Volcano Cluster, they each manage large surrounding areas and have significant autonomy. However, they nominally still respect Yuan Feng and Ancestor Huang as co-rulers. Only when major events occur or foreign enemies invade do they discuss matters together and obey the final decisions of the two progenitors."

Lin Yan couldn't help but smile. The Phoenix Clan was clearly practicing a constitutional monarchy. The political ecosystem of this Primordial World was truly rich and colorful.

"Interesting... It seems that in the future, dealing with these three clans will require different methods and approaches," Lin Yan mused inwardly.