War Council

The day's talks ended in a disagreement, but Parker didn't seize the opportunity to push his own agenda. Instead, the following day, a proposal was jointly put forth by Maya's three factions.

The protection they currently occupied was actually a waterway Golden City had specifically created for Giant Serpent. Golden City did possess a real entrance and exit, but it had been sealed to contain Demon.

The factions that had originally guarded Golden City naturally had the right to open the sealed passage and attack from the front when Demon appeared.

This proposal was reasonable, but they also had a concern: what if opening the passage released Demon?

While the serpent path was difficult, Giant Serpent only left for a period every seven years, and the rest of the time it was merely temporarily diverted. Demon, no matter how ambitious, couldn't force its way out through the serpent path.

However, the main passage was different. It was a broad road, rumored to be wide enough for many people to walk side-by-side. If it were truly opened, who would be responsible if Demon escaped?

Therefore, Parker and his group immediately voiced their opposition.

This angered the leaders of Maya's three factions.

"This won't work, that won't work, then what do you suggest?"

These three had agreed to stand together. As one finished speaking, another would immediately chime in, leaving Parker with no chance to interject.

Their prepared arguments were useless, let alone proposing anything that would benefit Serpent Attack Tribe.

Finally, Parker also grew angry. He slammed his hand heavily on the table, rattling all the bowls and cups.

"If you can propose a reasonable suggestion, we Serpent Attack Tribe will absolutely support it. But don't bring up unreasonable ones, lest we damage our harmony."

At this point, one of Maya's faction leaders said, "There is a reasonable one. Have you ever heard of Jungle Path?"

Before Parker could react, the elder from Inca's side's eyes lit up. "Are you talking about the Jungle Path of the Maya Empire? Is there still one that can be used?"

Although Parker was a Great Warrior of his tribe, Serpent Attack Tribe was not a direct descendant of the traditional Aztec lineage. Among the three tribes belonging to the Aztec factions, only Eagle Tribe inherited the legacy of the Eagle Warrior, one of the three great warriors of the Aztec.

The other two tribes were of a lower standing. Deer Eater Tribe originated from the auxiliary forces of the Jaguar Warrior, and Serpent Attack Tribe came from the auxiliary forces of the archer warriors.

There were too many things in the South American jungle they didn't understand.

Thus, they had never heard of things like the Jungle Path.

Fortunately, the elder from Inca's side was a wise man and an apothecary. He understood the South American jungle very well and began to explain to Parker, who knew nothing, about it.

"During the Maya Empire, the entire empire was scattered throughout the jungle. To connect all the city-states, the empire built elevated pathways called Jungle Path. These jungle walkways could accommodate hundreds of soldiers marching simultaneously without hindering each other. A distance of two hundred kilometers could be covered in a single day, earning them the name 'veins of the gods'."

"So it's a treetop path. What does that have to do with us?"

"Can you build a treetop path up there and show me?" The elder looked at Parker as if he were an idiot. In his eyes, Parker was full of ambition but had forgotten his own status and lost his foundation.

"Then what do you mean?" Parker was quite displeased. He felt things shouldn't be this way. If the talks continued like this, all the say would fall into the hands of these traditional old fogeys.

"The Jungle Path is the path of the gods, naturally possessing the ability to quickly communicate between cities. Golden City was also built with the help of the Maya Empire, so there must be a Jungle Path channel left behind. As long as we can open the Jungle Path, we can..."

"No, absolutely not! What if Demon escapes from behind?" Parker loudly interrupted the elder.

At this, the elder chuckled. "This is where your ignorance lies. Everyone knows the Jungle Path is a one-way passage. Only then can people travel quickly. So you don't need to worry about someone going against the Jungle Path; they don't have the ability."

"You say it can't be traversed in reverse, so it can't be traversed? Who made that rule?" Parker became a contrarian, arguing with the elder.

"The gods," the elder retorted and fell silent.

With those words, Parker had no further arguments. Among the various tribes, ancestors and gods were paramount.

When the elder invoked the name of the gods, it was equivalent to having divine endorsement. If Parker continued to object, this place would immediately turn into a war between Serpent Attack Tribe and Sunbird Tribe, represented by the elder.

"Alright, then let's prepare. How many people can be deployed at once?"

"One hundred and fifty at most. But there's something we need to mention in advance: the Jungle Path is a single lane. If we win, we'll need to arrange for people to bring them back. Do you have any ideas?"

Hearing the leader from Maya's side ask him, Parker's mood finally improved. At least they still needed him.

So, he proudly raised his head, looking down at the leaders with confidence, and said, "Let's use the serpent path. In three days, I'll send someone to infiltrate and transmit information to you. After you seal Demon, directly build rafts on the spot. Once my people get in, you can leave by raft."

"See my people and leave by raft directly?"

The leaders pressed for details, as timing was crucial. Encountering Giant Serpent while leaving would be disastrous.

"No, noon the next day. It takes time for my people to enter, and Giant Serpent cannot be lured too far away. If you leave immediately upon seeing my people, you will surely encounter Giant Serpent. We'll agree that after I send my people in, at noon the next day, I'll lure Giant Serpent away again. But you must remember, Giant Serpent cannot be lured away repeatedly, and the time it's drawn away will only get shorter. We can't wait for anyone."

"Don't worry about that. We know how to manage the time."

At this, the elder also stepped forward. "Then let's select the personnel to go in. We have seven tribes in total; let each tribe contribute twenty brave warriors."

Seeing the initiative fall into the elder's hands, Parker's expression turned grim. He contemplated whether to let Giant Serpent swallow all those tribal warriors when it was lured away.

Just then, the leader of Eagle Tribe stepped forward. "Our tribe can contribute thirty brave warriors."