The changes in Chen Village have already spread to the outside world in this week.
Everyone already knows that Chen Village was not only not wiped out by the Temple, but instead gained a vast territory of 100,000 li in the Wilderness northwest from the Temple.
While the Temple has always been respected as the ruler of the Wilderness, Temple has never shown any ambition to expand.
Therefore, to other factions, the Temple is a reclusive power, and the Wilderness is a place for hunting and gathering herbs.
But things are different now; Chen Village now occupies a vast territory spanning 100,000 li in the Wilderness northwest.
Although the Chen Village tribe was previously unknown, no one would believe that they were able to acquire 100,000 li of territory from the Temple by chance.
Everyone seemed to see a powerful, Wilderness overlord slowly rising and stepping onto the stage of this chaotic world.
Inside the clan hall of the Azure Tiger Tribe.
Many tribal leaders sat here, the entire hall shrouded in gloom, everyone's brows furrowed.
"Chief, the Rune Puppet Legion from Chen Village is estimated to reach our tribe by tomorrow morning."
What do we do now? Should we fight them?
A burly man stood below, anxiously urging Qing Ze, the leader of the Qinghu tribe.
"Elder Qing Yu, what is your opinion?"
Qing Ze frowned and asked Elder Qing Yu for advice.
"I've confirmed with the Temple, and Temple have indeed assigned this entire territory to Chen Village! So I don't think it's wise to confront Chen Village head-on."
Qing Yu sighed, looking helpless.
We currently have only two choices in front of us.
One option was to lead their people away from here and re-establish their tribe in other Wilderness and undeveloped areas outside Chen Village's territory.
The second option was to submit to Chen Village and become a subordinate tribe of Chen Village.
As for the specifics of how to proceed, that's for you, clan leader, to decide!
Qing Yu then threw the question back to Qing Ze.
"Rebuilding a tribe is easier said than done."
Qing Ze shook his head, abandoning his first option.
"But we once sent the Azure Tiger Army to assist the Jianglan Tribe in dealing with Chen Village. Now that we want to submit to them, I'm afraid it won't be easy!"
Just then, a frail-looking man stood up and bowed to Qing Ze.
"Reporting to the leader, I have conducted an investigation into Chen Village, and they are not bloodthirsty people."
Therefore, I believe that as long as we are willing to offer up the wealth accumulated by the Azure Tiger Tribe over the years, the matter of submission should not be a problem.
Hearing the frail-looking man's words, Qing Ze felt as if he had grasped at a lifeline.
"Very well! Qiong Fan, I hereby appoint you as an envoy to negotiate peace with Chen Village. Are you willing to accept the mission?"
"Your subordinate obeys!"
The man Qiong Fan calmly accepted the task.
The next day, the Azure Tiger Tribe surrendered to Chen Village, and Chen Village easily annexed more than 5,000 square kilometers of the Azure Tiger Tribe's territory.
In just over a week, the Flame Blessing Tribe was breached, the Azure Tiger Tribe surrendered, and the Black Iron Tribe and Golden Ridge Tribe were also unsettled. They joined forces with some other high-level tribes to resist Chen Village's attack.
Unfortunately, after Chen Village's nine combat ships sailed over, the situation became completely one-sided.
Another week later, the Black Iron Tribe's territory was breached, and all the tribe's leaders were killed.
Upon witnessing the tragic state of the Black Iron Tribe, the Golden Ridge Tribe descended into chaos.
Two days later, a rebellion broke out in the Golden Ridge Tribe. The original leader of the Jinling tribe was assassinated by the deputy leader Jin Chihai, and Jin Chihai led the remaining tribal leaders to surrender to Chen Village.
In this way, within a month, Chen Village pacified all the major forces that the gods had divided up within Chen Village's 100,000-mile territory.
On the day of the territorial handover, Feng Tianqing personally came to Chen Village, where he was received by Chen Mu.
" Chen Mu, where Baxia Senior Baxia? Isn't he going to take over the territory himself?"
Feng Tianqing was, after all, the first general under the Heavenly God, and held a highly respected position. He was slightly displeased that White Turtle had not personally come to see him.
" Grandpa Turtle is elusive; I don't know how to find him, let alone you."
You can let me handle the handover, don't worry!
Chen Mu shrugged and said helplessly.
Having overheard the conversation between the White Turtle and the celestial being, Feng Tianqing knew that Chen Mu was the successor of the Rune Ancestor, and therefore dared not underestimate him.
"Alright then, here you go!"
He took out a red command flag and placed it in Chen Mu's hand.
"This is Heavenly God's Imperial Decree, containing the divine will that this territory belongs to you. If Demon King or Demon Beast Emperor ever attacks your Chen Village, you can take out this decree, and they will naturally leave."
Chen Mu was overjoyed and quickly put away the red token.
With this token, Chen Village no longer needs to defend against attacks from monsters in the southeast; it only needs to defend the northwest, which greatly alleviates the military pressure on Chen Village.
"Furthermore, if the Abyss Demon attack you, you can use this decree to get our Temple to intervene."
However, we won't help easily; if you ask us to do something, we'll ask for a fee.
Feng Tianqing smiled, his expression surprisingly revealing a hint of shrewdness.
"Just a heads up, if you ask me to sell, the price will be terrifying!"
Upon hearing this, Chen Mu subconsciously waved his hand.
"Hehe, no need, no need! We can handle it."
Are you kidding? If I were rich, what couldn't I build? Would I need to hire you?
Chen Mu secretly grumbled to himself, determined not to ask the Temple for help.
"Very well! Now, within the territory allocated to you, I have ordered all the rare demon beast clans and Demon King to relocate."
If any monsters remain in your territory, you may dispose of them as you see fit; our Temple will no longer interfere.
Feng Tianqing explained his arrangements to Chen Mu again, and then took his leave.
"I'm leaving, Chen Mu. You'd better take care of yourselves from now on!"
"Respectfully bidding farewell to General Tianqing Sky!"
Chen Mu smiled as he watched Feng Tianqing soar into the sky, disappearing into the depths of the clouds until she vanished completely.
He then took out the Heavenly God's Imperial Decree from his storage ring, feeling deeply moved.
He still remembered that ten years ago, he and A Huo had made a wish to become the overlords of the Wilderness.
This wish is now within reach, but the pressure is immense.
Although Chen Village has seemingly gained control of this vast territory.
However, managing such a large territory is no easy task. Chen Village has only just begun to establish itself, and it will take a long time before it can truly take root in this land.
In territory where roots have not yet been firmly established, any blow could be fatal.
Therefore, he must be prepared to face any challenge at any time.
"Come on!"
Chen Mu murmured to himself, silently encouraging himself.