Chapter 1339 - 1342: Fierce Struggle

"Xiong Dajun, why did you call us here this time? What are you planning to do?" Xiong Qianjin looked at Xiong Dajun with confusion after drinking a few sips of wine.

"Yeah, Xiong Dajun, you didn't just call us here to drink, did you? We must be on guard against Hu Sanqiang and Lang Ersa sending people to ambush us!"

Xiong Sanben echoed Xiong Qianjin's words, also looking at Xiong Dajun with confusion.

On normal days, the three tribes didn't have much interaction, so this sudden invitation must have a hidden agenda.

"Here's the situation: I received news that Lang Ersa and Hu Sanqiang plan to wipe out our Bear Race before the Demon Race Sacred Land ritual, using our lives as sacrifices!"

Xiong Dajun sighed lightly and brought up the topic.

"Is it true? Xiong Dajun, this is no joke. Where did you hear this?" Xiong Qianjin looked at him in shock, his bear eyes filled with surprise.

"I have a friend in the Wolf Race who secretly told me." Xiong Dajun appeared quite disheartened, his tone turning considerably lower.

Hearing Xiong Dajun's words, Xiong Sanben and Xiong Qianjin exchanged glances and then sighed helplessly.

If everything was as Xiong Dajun said, then the Bear Race was truly doomed.

The Bear Race was already on the brink of annihilation. The combined forces of the Strong Bear Race, Barbarian Bear Race, and Black Bear Race were fewer than a single tribe in the past.

The three of them were the only experts left, and there wasn't even a single Eighth Grade expert besides them.

Even so, they were merely at the peak of the Eighth Grade; how could they be a match for the Wolf King and Tiger King, who were Ninth Grade Demon Kings?

"What are your thoughts? We can't just sit here and wait to die!" Xiong Qianjin sighed, then asked Xiong Dajun and Xiong Sanben.

"Here's my suggestion: in the face of this extermination threat, we should put aside past grievances, unite the strength of our three tribes, and share our cultivation techniques. Maybe one of us can break through to the Ninth Grade Demon King's realm before they arrive and become a true Demon King!"

Xiong Dajun hesitated for a moment before decisively sharing his idea.

"That's feasible, but shouldn't we appoint a leader to manage the three tribes before anyone breaks through to the Ninth Grade Demon King's realm? This way, we can coordinate quickly in case of an emergency."

Xiong Qianjin nodded, naturally having no objections to Xiong Dajun's proposal, then voiced his thoughts.

"That works, but who among us should be the leader?" Xiong Dajun pondered.

"Let's do this: let Brother Sanben temporarily take charge. After all, the Black Bear Race has been managing things for so long; he should have more experience in this area than us!"

Xiong Sanben thought for a moment, then expressed his opinion loudly.

"This..."

Xiong Dajun was at a loss, hesitated, and didn't immediately express his view, seeming to have his own considerations for the leader's position.

"How about this? I won't take the temporary leader role either. We three manage together until one of us breaks through to the Ninth Grade Demon King's realm. Let's first exchange our tribe's cultivation techniques; the priority is to enhance our cultivation to compete against the Tiger and Wolf tribes!"

Xiong Sanben, seeing Xiong Dajun's hesitation, backed down for a strategic retreat, sensing that Xiong Qianjin was inclined to ally with him.

Moreover, he was only a step away from breaking through to the Ninth Grade Demon King's realm. If he could integrate the techniques from the other two tribes, Xiong Sanben believed he could break through in the shortest time.

By then, if he wanted to become the leader of the Bear Race, no one would dare to object. Reaching the Ninth Grade Demon King's realm would give him the power to contend with the Tiger and Wolf tribes.

After all, the awakened innate bloodline of the Black Bear Race is not inferior to the Tiger and Wolf tribes!

"Alright, let's exchange cultivation techniques and study them here to see if anything is amiss!"

Xiong Dajun readily agreed, and the three began exchanging techniques.

After the exchange, Xiong Dajun and Xiong Qianjin sat and started cultivating immediately.

Xiong Sanben originally planned to return to his tribe to cultivate after obtaining the other two's techniques, but seeing the others cultivating on the spot, he decided to follow suit.

As the three began cultivating, Yun Hao slowly emerged, having concealed his presence and aura.

Since there was a fight about to happen, he asked Zhao Ya to remain in the tent to ensure her safety in case of unexpected events.

Yet Yun Hao didn't take action immediately; he realized Xiong Sanben was overly cautious, having set up a barrier around himself. Without assured lethal precision, he might escape.

Thus, Yun Hao was in no rush and quietly watched them from a short distance away.

At that moment, Xiong Dajun was the first to open his eyes, looking around as if searching for Yun Hao, but couldn't find him.

However, it didn't matter if he couldn't see it because everything proceeded according to Yun Hao's plan—from inviting Xiong Sanben, setting the trap with acting, to the current situation.

Xiong Dajun slammed a bear paw on the ground, causing the surrounding terrain to rise, and earthen walls stood around the three.

At the same time, Xiong Qianjin stood up and punched Xiong Sanben, who had just opened his eyes.

The earthen walls grew continuously, reaching over ten meters in a blink, with primordial power flowing through them, making their defense formidable.

Listening to the loud noises from within, Yun Hao knew the trio was fighting. Not wanting to waste time, he moved to the direction Xiong Sanben would escape.

Revealing himself, Yun Hao unleashed the Starry Sky Map, ready to strike when Xiong Sanben broke through.

The entire plan was simple: first, Xiong Sanben lets down his guard. Then, Xiong Dajun and Xiong Qianjin use their Bear Race's Power of Earth Law to bind him and engage fiercely.

This would make Xiong Sanben focus solely on the fight, allowing Yun Hao to deliver a fatal blow unexpectedly when he broke through the walls.

The crucial part of the plan was Yun Hao's final strike.

Nearby Strong Bear tribesmen were startled by the sudden appearance of a human but dared not attack, seeing the terrifying aura of the Starry Sky Map behind Yun Hao.