"Enemy attack!!!"
Accompanied by this terrified shout, the Yang Clan's patrolling Gu Masters stirred like a disturbed swarm of bees. They stared wide-eyed, fixed on the rainbow light that Liu Chen had turned into as he departed.
In an instant, the entire clan was ignited by this scream. People ran around in a panic, shouts and hoofbeats rising in a cacophony. The originally peaceful clan was instantly plunged into chaos.
Some Gu Masters leaped onto their horses without hesitation, galloping like arrows from a bow in the direction Liu Chen had left, their figures appearing and disappearing in the rising dust. Other Gu Masters rushed anxiously towards the Clan Chief's Gu house, their hearts filled with worry for the Clan Chief's safety.
"The Clan Chief has been assassinated!"
When a group of Yang Clan Elders rushed to the Clan Chief's Gu house, they were stunned by the sight before them—the room was a mess, the headless body of a Chinese Alligator lay on the ground, blood staining the floor. The Elders' faces instantly turned pale. They stared wide-eyed, looking at this scene in disbelief, not even daring to loudly proclaim this terrible news.
Time was pressing, and the Elders quickly recovered their senses. They made a decisive move, organizing the Family Gu Masters to gather together and seal off the news.
After all, the Hero Assembly was about to begin. If other clans learned that the Yang Clan's only Rank Four Gu Master had died, it would undoubtedly be a catastrophic disaster for the Yang Clan... "Hahaha!" Hei Lou Lan's laughter echoed through the air like thunder, making people's eardrums ache. His face was full of smugness, his eyes fixed on the Chinese Alligator's head before him.
Liu Chen stood to the side, his face also beaming with a smug smile. Seeing Hei Lou Lan so happy, he also showed a proud expression. Only this way would it fit Brother Pan Ping's personality, and the personality he had displayed in the past.
After all, this Chinese Alligator was a Rank Four Gu Master. For Liu Chen, also a Rank Four Gu Master, to kill him without showing any injuries, such strength was already worthy of Hei Lou Lan's high regard, and it wasn't a wasted effort.
Hei Lou Lan wore a suit of pitch-black armor that shimmered with a cold light in the sun, as if he were a demon emerging from Hell. He was burly and broad-shouldered, giving people an unshakeable feeling. However, in stark contrast to his mighty appearance was his ferocious face. His face was covered in thick flesh, and his large teeth were uneven, making him look very ugly, truly uncomplimentary.
At this moment, Hei Lou Lan was embracing a beautiful woman in a close-fitting gauze dress. Her skin was as white as snow, her features as exquisite as a painting, and her figure was graceful and alluring. She was Yan Cui'er of the Yan Family, and at this moment, she nestled against Hei Lou Lan like a small bird, her face full of happiness.
"Brother Pan Ping, you've really helped me a great deal! You got rid of Liu Wenwu's lackey for me, which is truly gratifying! If Liu Wenwu sees me again, he probably won't have the face to appear before me, right! Hahaha!" Hei Lou Lan excitedly wrapped his arm around Yan Cui'er's slender waist, kissing her indiscriminately, while praising Liu Chen's actions endlessly, "Brother Pan Ping, your willingness to join my Hei Family is simply adding wings to a tiger!"
Pan Ping, disguised by Liu Chen, immediately showed a fawning smile and quickly said, "Lord Alliance Leader overpraises me. The Hei Tribe's entry into the Royal Court is already a certainty. For me to have the honor of joining the Hei Family, that is my true honor!"
Hei Lou Lan's mood became even more joyful upon hearing this. He burst into laughter, his laughter echoing through the room, "Hahaha, just for those words, Brother Pan Ping, my Hei Family will definitely be able to successfully enter the Royal Court! Moreover, I also heard that Brother you are a Blade Dao Gu Master, and your strength is quite impressive! Since you have given me such a grand gift, my Hei Family naturally cannot be stingy. Here, this is a Blade Dao Gu worm treasured by my Hei Family, consider it a Meeting gift (meeting gift) for you!"
Hei Lou Lan was clearly very pleased with such flattery from a strong individual. The corners of his mouth curved slightly upwards, revealing a hint of a smile. Immediately, he waved his hand without hesitation, giving orders to his subordinates.
One of his subordinates quickly turned around and walked briskly towards the clan's treasury. A moment later, the subordinate returned, carefully holding an exquisite box.
Hei Lou Lan personally opened the box, and inside lay a Four-Turn Gu worm. This Gu worm's body had a peculiar shape, like a silver-cast, crisscrossing scar, making it quite striking.
"Brother Pan Ping, this Gu worm is called Blade Scar Gu. It has a special ability to make wounds caused by Blade Dao Gu worms difficult to heal," Hei Lou Lan explained with a smile, his voice revealing confidence and pride in this Gu worm.
Pan Ping, disguised by Liu Chen, showed a hint of surprise in his eyes. He quickly extended both hands and respectfully accepted the Blade Scar Gu.
"Thank you for the generous gift, Lord Alliance Leader. Such a treasure, this humble one is truly overwhelmed with favor," Liu Chen said humbly, "This humble one will definitely not fail to live up to Lord Alliance Leader's kindness and will go through fire and water for the Hei Family, without hesitation!"
After some twists and turns, Liu Chen finally succeeded in joining the Hei Tribe as he wished. However, there was still some time until the highly anticipated Hero Assembly, and during this period, astonishing news arrived, shaking the entire Northern Plains.
It turned out that Wolf King Chang Shan Yin actually commanded the Ge Family and successively annexed three medium-sized tribes! This feat not only greatly expanded the Ge Family's power but also instantly made Chang Shan Yin famous, his might shaking the Northern Plains.
With this series of annexations, the Ge Family rapidly rose, transforming from an obscure small tribe into a medium-sized tribe, its strength and influence greatly enhanced. And Wolf King Chang Shan Yin, due to this series of glorious victories, was recognized by all as an Servitude Path Great Master, his status and prestige soaring.
As Wolf King Chang Shan Yin led the Ge Family to fight the first battle of the Hero Assembly, it was like a fire igniting the entire atmosphere of the assembly. Other tribes, compelled by this enthusiasm, sharpened their blades and officially commenced the Hero Assembly.
All the great families yearned to display their skills at this grand event and achieve victory to become the new Lord of the Royal Court.
First to appear were the two dominant forces in the Yutian region—the Hei Family and the Liu Family. Their conflict had a long history, and this Hero Assembly was undoubtedly an excellent opportunity for them to compete.
The confrontation between the Hei Family and the Liu Family attracted everyone's attention. People held their breath, anticipating this thrilling battle. The warriors from both sides were full of Aura, showing no weakness, their shouts and cheers resounding throughout the venue.