Just as Lu Mian had predicted, the remaining forces of the Golden Lion Tribe were no match for the Spirit Clan.
Before long.
The Spirit Clan completely wiped out the Golden Lion Tribe, leaving not a trace behind.
The West Mang Domain of the Wilds Great Plain became the Spirit Clan's territory overnight.
The other small tribes that had survived by sheer luck could hardly cause any trouble.
Once the situation stabilized, Nangong Zheyue began erecting statues of the Moon Goddess, requiring the clanspeople to worship and make offerings every day, and spreading the faith.
The appearance of those Moon Goddess statues seemed to bear some resemblance to Nangong Zheyue...
Meanwhile, after several days of travel, Lu Mian finally returned to the vicinity of Martial Might Commandery City.
Nothing had happened in Martial Might Commandery City during his absence. Everything remained as usual.
After all, Lu Mian had long since dealt with the Jade Ink Tribe, once the greatest threat to Martial Might Commandery City.
So instead of returning to the city, Lu Mian went straight to the valley where he lived in seclusion and cultivated.
"Hm..."
When Lu Mian returned to the valley, he was surprised to find a small sprout growing where he had planted the crimson seed.
The sprout was crimson as well, with a glasslike sheen that made it look anything but ordinary.
"It actually sprouted."
Lu Mian was astonished.
He had originally only meant to give it a try.
After all, the seed had spent so long in the Blazing Heaven Secret Realm that no one knew whether it could still grow.
Yet it had actually taken root and sprouted.
Lu Mian crouched down and activated Ghost Eye to examine it.
Through Ghost Eye, the little crimson sprout looked like a ball of fire.