Chapter 283 - 285: Crisis

Chapter 283: Chapter 285: Crisis

"They’ve already united against a common enemy? They didn’t even tear each other apart?" Although Su Luoluo knew this day would come eventually, she hadn’t expected it so soon.

Hua Jinxin and she had always been on opposing sides. No matter how she tried to avoid it, she knew the other woman would never let her off the hook.

That was why Su Luoluo hadn’t held back during the incident with the wooden mannequins.

The System said, "They did fight amongst themselves, but Gu Wanyi quickly killed that Hua Li. She didn’t press the issue with Hua Daisan, and now the two of them are dead set on settling the score with you."

’Hua Jinxin seems to have her head stuck in the clouds over romance, but I never expected her Mother to be so clear-headed.’

She had hoped to use Gu Wanyi’s distrust of Hua Daisan to make them have a huge falling-out, buying herself more time. It looked like that was no longer possible.

"System, how strong is the Xuan Bird Clan?"

"The Mystic Bird Stragglers are mostly at the Fifth Rank of Beastification. They have ten Seventh-Rank masters, and two Ninth-Rank Tributors. Hua Daisan himself is at the Heavenly Rank Third Stage, and Hua Jinxin is at the Heavenly Rank First Rank."

"You can’t underestimate them. They are one of the four great noble clans of the Upper Domain, and their power is not to be taken lightly. They’ve run roughshod over the Lower Domain for years, and most tribes can’t stand against them. So if they decide to attack the Wolf Clan, there is a very high probability you will be defeated."

Su Luoluo didn’t need the System to tell her that; she knew it full well.

The strongest in the Wolf Beast Tribe was Luan Ting, who was at the Fifth Rank of Beastification. His strength was passable in the Lower Domain, but he’d be lucky to escape with his life if he encountered a Sixth-Rank opponent.

As for the others, Su Yang and Su Zhao were both Fourth Rank. The rest of the Wolf Beastmen were either Third or Second Rank, with plenty more at just the First Rank.

It was impossible to rely on them to fight off beastmen at the Fifth Rank or higher.

The Ring-tailed Fox Monkey Beastmen were relatively stronger. Although she couldn’t ascertain Si Cheng’s exact strength, she guessed it probably didn’t exceed the Fifth Rank; after all, her other beastmen partners reacted to him so casually.

’After running the numbers, only my own beastmen partners are truly formidable.’

Fu Feng had just broken through to the Sixth Rank, and Mo Xuan was at Half-Fifth Rank. The others were all at the Fifth Rank, but honestly, pitting Fifth Ranks against a Tenth-Rank from the Xuan Bird Clan... the difference in power was clearly immense.

Not to mention herself. Although her Water Ability was quite potent and she had been training recently, her actual strength was only at the level of the Third Rank.

After carefully taking stock of her side’s strength, Su Luoluo suddenly felt a pang of regret. ’If I had known this was coming, I would have used a gentler approach with Hua Jinxin.’

She suddenly remembered the two talismans she had acquired and quickly asked, "System, can I use the Static Talisman and the Reversal Shield?"

"To prevent the System from being exposed, both of those functions can only be used on individuals. They cannot be used in a large-scale battle."

’In other words, even with an overpowered Divine Artifact, it wouldn’t be much help.’

It seemed she needed to find some outside help, or think of another solution.

This was no trivial matter, so Su Luoluo decided to discuss it with Su Yang, Si Cheng, and her beastmen partners the next day before making any decisions.

"System, you said earlier that Su Nuannuan was stirring up trouble. What has she done now?"

"That Flaw System managed to save her again. She’s now living on an island and doing quite well for herself. She’s currently goading the new beastman she hooked up with to come to the mainland and cause trouble for you."

’An island?’

Su Luoluo had to admit, Su Nuannuan was certainly something else. ’If the land doesn’t work out, just move to the sea. Her skills are truly on another level!’

"How did she suddenly end up on an island?"

"There was a Dark River at the bottom of the cliff that Hong Shuang and she jumped from. The river flows directly out to the sea. The Flaw System fished her out, and she then hooked up with a leader from a maritime territory."

’No way. I can’t be that unlucky, can I? Attacked by two different groups at the same time?’

At this thought, she nervously asked the System, "So when will Su Nuannuan get here? Don’t tell me she’s coming at the same time as the Xuan Bird Clan!"

"Probably not for the time being. The seas are high, so her arrival will depend on the weather."

’That’s good.’ Otherwise, she really wouldn’t be able to handle fighting two groups at once.

Especially since she had no idea how strong Su Nuannuan’s new backer was.

After hearing the news about Su Nuannuan, Su Luoluo thought of Su Zhao, who had grown haggard with grief over Hong Shuang. "If Su Nuannuan is still alive, then what happened to Hong Shuang?"

"As an unimportant NPC, she’s dead, of course."

Su Luoluo pouted. ’Plot armor really is something else.’

She still had a little of the Purple Light Beast Stone from Dongfang Luanhe left to refine. After finishing her chat with the System, Su Luoluo immersed herself in her training for a while.

Although her power couldn’t increase dramatically in such a short time, every little bit of progress counted. What if that tiny improvement was what gave her a chance to escape?

When she was more or less done with her training, Su Luoluo was so tired that she fell asleep.

...

The next morning, Su Luoluo woke up and called her beastmen partners to the rustic kitchen.

The beastmen had grown accustomed to Su Luoluo gathering them whenever something important came up.

Mo Xuan, however, thought they were there to do some work. He crossed his arms and said to Su Luoluo with a smile, "Luoluo, what delicious food are you making today that requires our help?"

Su Luoluo was silent for a moment before speaking, "Wait, Father and Si Cheng aren’t here yet."

Seeing that Su Luoluo’s expression was much more serious than usual, Mo Xuan’s eyes darted around before he said pointedly, "Getting all formal like this... don’t tell me you want to take on another beastman partner, Luoluo?"

The moment he said that, Luan Ting and Nantu, who were both holding their young cubs, looked at Su Luoluo in confusion.

Su Luoluo shook her head. "It’s not that."

"If it’s not that, then what is it?"

Su Yang, who had been summoned to the rustic kitchen first thing in the morning, arrived just in time to hear Mo Xuan and asked with confusion,

She had even summoned Su Zhao this time. Su Yang had a sinking feeling this was no trivial matter.

Seeing Su Yang arrive, the other beastmen partners looked over. After nodding in greeting, their gazes swept past Su Zhao and landed on Bai Meng, who was trailing behind him.

Fu Feng’s tone immediately turned biting. "Luoluo didn’t call for you, did she? Why are you here?"

Before Bai Meng could speak, Su Luoluo cut in, "I called him here."

Bai Meng had already broken through to the Fifth Rank, making him a fairly powerful asset. After some thought, Su Luoluo had decided to summon him as well.

"And you still say this isn’t about him, Luoluo?" Mo Xuan’s hackles rose the moment he heard that.

’He knew it!’ What could possibly be so important that she’d summon Su Yang and Su Zhao, if not to accept a new beastman partner? There was no other explanation.

Su Luoluo heard him but couldn’t be bothered to respond. Just then, Si Cheng arrived as well.

His gaze was still calm. Seeing Su Luoluo, he smiled and greeted her, "Leader, you were looking for me?"

Su Luoluo nodded. "Since everyone is here, I’ll begin."

"Last night as I slept, the Heavenly God sent me a prophetic dream. It said the Xuan Bird Clan will soon come to the Lower Domain to scourge our tribe."

"Why would the Xuan Bird Clan come after us out of the blue? Luoluo, are you sure you didn’t just dream it?" Mo Xuan asked, skeptical.

’He wasn’t sure when it started, but Luoluo was always talking about guidance from the Heavenly God.’

’Sure, she was the one chosen by the Heavenly God to retrieve the Holy Fire, but most people were lucky to dream of the Heavenly God even a few times a year. She, on the other hand, received divine guidance every other day. He was guiding her as often as one might visit a relative.’

Hearing this, Xi Yi, Fu Feng, and Xiao Ye all narrowed their eyes. They had an idea of what Su Luoluo was about to say, so they remained silent.