Chapter 187 Tang Yuan's Unexpected Discovery
In the afternoon, the Mountain Turtle Tribe landed far from their original dwelling.
They were exhausted and hungry, and everyone's mood was very low.
Due to the hasty escape, the tribe's food and various supplies couldn't be taken, leaving them to the Fierce Bird Tribe.
"Chief, what should we do now?"
The warriors of the Mountain Turtle Tribe gathered around Shan Jia, hoping he would make a decision.
"All warriors above one color go out to hunt, ordinary warriors stay here to build temporary shelters, let's get through tonight first."
Shan Jia waved his hand, and the warriors of the Mountain Turtle Tribe dragged their weary bodies to hunt, as they had no food left on them.
The ordinary warriors who stayed behind picked up the dead trees on the ground to build temporary shelters.
Because they had no time or strength to cut trees.
As time passed, the sun gradually set, and in the glow of the evening light, the ground seemed to be covered with a layer of dark red gauze.
Shan Jia and the Witch sat in the newly built temporary shelter, looking at the freshly ignited fire, feeling sorrowful.
Their dwelling place had been destroyed by the Fierce Bird Tribe, and their food and supplies were gone. What should they do next?
The last time they were attacked by the Crow Tribe, although they fled, they were not very panicked because the Turtle God could still constantly raid, making the Crow Tribe unable to settle.
But the Fierce Bird Tribe was different. They were a medium-sized tribe, and the Fierce Bird God was much more powerful than that crow.
If the Turtle God went to raid and got blocked by the Fierce Bird God, he might never return.
"Witch, where should we go tomorrow?"
Shan Jia was also confused, and he didn't even have the energy to wash the bloodstains off his face.
The Witch pondered for a long time and said, "Didn't you unite with the Vine Tribe, Sparrow Tribe, and Unihorn Tribe a few days ago? By my calculations, the Vine Tribe should also have set off."
Shan Jia exclaimed, "But our Mountain Turtle Tribe has turned into this state, should we still continue to attack the Fierce Bird Tribe with them?"
"Precisely because we've become like this, we need to attack the Fierce Bird Tribe together with them all the more."
Although the Witch looked very old, his eyes were still bright and sharp. In such a critical moment of survival, he was calmer than Shan Jia.
"Our Mountain Turtle Tribe has nothing left. If we migrate to another place, life will be very difficult."
"However, if we win this battle, we can not only reclaim what we lost, but we might gain even more!"
After listening to the Witch, Shan Jia also realized.
If previously they had options, now pushed to the brink, they actually have no choice.
If they flee, the Mountain Turtle Tribe would inevitably decline, perhaps even perish.
Staying to attack the Fierce Bird Tribe seems dangerous, but it holds the opportunity for a fast turnaround.
"Witch, I understand now!"
Shan Jia rubbed his face, commanding himself to pull it together, not to let this setback bring down his spirit.
He was the chief of the Mountain Turtle Tribe. If even he was dispirited, the warriors would only feel more despair.
"I'll go out to see if I can catch a few fish or a few tiger frogs by the water."
Shan Jia stood up, took his spear, and stepped outside. He first went to a puddle by the marshlands and washed away the dried blood on his face and hands.
The cool water invigorated him, and he cleaned his spear again, then, under the last light of dusk, he walked to the marshlands hoping to add some food to the dinner.
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In the forest, over fifteen hundred warriors of the Vine Tribe were riding their mounts, advancing at a steady pace.
They had been traveling for a day, and if they walked for another day, they would reach the Mushroom Forest.
According to the previously discussed plan, the Vine Tribe, Sparrow Tribe, and Unihorn Tribe would all converge at the Mountain Turtle Tribe, then together attack the Fierce Bird Tribe.
The Mountain Turtle Tribe was about three days away from the Fierce Bird Tribe; with mounts, the time could be shortened to a little over one day.
Considering that the Sparrow Tribe and Unihorn Tribe didn't have mounts, the Vine Tribe departed early, allowing for more time.
"I wonder if the Sparrow Tribe and Unihorn Tribe have set off."
At the front of the team, Jiang Xuan rode Crescent to lead the way, mentally envisioning various methods of joint combat.
Multi-tribe joint combat is much more complicated than the Vine Tribe fighting alone.
Because he couldn't be certain what the other tribes would do once the battle commenced.
For example, if a tribe suddenly fled while both sides were battling, it would greatly impact the battle situation.
If the Fierce Bird Tribe weren't so formidable, Jiang Xuan wouldn't want to ally with other tribes at all.
Half a day later, Jiang Xuan reached a rather familiar forest, and after traveling for so long, everyone was hungry and tired.
Jiang Xuan turned Crescent around and then shouted loudly, "Rest here!"
The Vine Tribe's warriors stopped and dismounted, sitting in pairs and groups under the big trees, resting while eating their brought food.
If they noticed any wild vegetables nearby, they would pick them, eating them raw if possible, or keeping them for later to roast when they made a fire at night.
"Yeer..."
While the team rested, Tang Yuan took the opportunity to circle in the air over the nearby forest, hoping to catch some prey for a feast.
Because of the large movement of the Vine Tribe's army, the animals in the nearby forest were scared away.
Tang Yuan flew around several times without seeing a target and had to fly further away.