Chapter 586

Chapter 586: The Wolfman Tribe’s Tradition

After receiving Luo Ji’s order.

Li Ke was clearly taken a bit by surprise.

But no matter what, being able to find other Wolfman kin was a good thing for him.

After accepting the task.

Li Ke assembled 300 Swift Wolf Warriors that very day and headed toward Yellow Sand City.

Traveling from the north to the south, this journey could be described as long and distant.

During this period, in order to ensure Yellow Sand City’s safety.

Luo Ji issued an official transfer order.

He first urgently redeployed part of the garrison from Hot Sand City to Yellow Sand City to hold the line.

At the same time, he appointed Zhou Yi, the defending general of Mirror City, as the Southern Suppression General, ordering him to immediately lead 1,000 troops to Yellow Sand City to take up his post.

This series of redeployments could be considered a major operation.

In truth, Luo Ji had thought it through carefully for a long time.

The southern border was, after all, of critical importance.

He had to send someone capable and absolutely loyal to take charge.

After much consideration, among all his generals, Zhou Yi currently seemed to be the most suitable.

Under the present situation, there was still no player capable of fighting their way to his Imperial City.

Although the position of defending Mirror City was important.

It did not allow Zhou Yi to fully display his abilities.

That was why this round of transfers was made.

After receiving the order, Zhou Yi.

Could be said to have rushed to Yellow Sand City at full speed, changing horses along the way.

As for Li Ke and his forces, due to their own mobility limitations, they took considerably longer to arrive.

Zhou Yi had previously served as the defending general of Mirror City, so Li Ke had naturally met him a few times before.

However, there was no deep personal relationship.

When the two met, after a brief clasp of fists, they went straight to the point.

Zhou Yi raised his hand and pointed toward the distant forest.

“It’s there. The soldiers assigned to protect the logging team were attacked by Wolfmen on the outskirts of that forest.”

At this point, Zhou Yi paused slightly.

“Since taking up my post, I’ve kept soldiers watching that area, but I haven’t seen those Wolfmen leave the forest.”

Hearing this, Li Ke nodded.

“I understand. Leave the rest to us.”

After saying that, Li Ke directly led the 300 Swift Wolf Warriors out of the city.

Then, under Zhou Yi’s watchful gaze, they quickly entered that great forest.

After advancing a certain distance inside.

Li Ke sniffed the air and then stopped.

“Awwooo—”

A clear and resounding wolf howl burst from Li Ke’s throat.

The sound spread rapidly outward.

Even Zhou Yi and the others guarding outside the forest heard it clearly.

The deputy general beside him instinctively cast an inquiring glance at his commander.

“General, should we go in to help?”

“No.”

Zhou Yi shook his head.

“It seems Wolfmen have their own way of resolving disputes. If we interfere, things may only become more complicated.”

Just as Zhou Yi said this, from deep within the forest, another wolf howl echoed back…

“Awwooo—”

From the distance of the sound, Zhou Yi and the others could clearly tell that this howl came from another group of Wolfmen.

It was clearly a response to the earlier call.

At this very moment, within the forest, a large number of black shadows swept past at high speed.

Accompanied by a series of rustling sounds.

The Wolfmen hidden in the forest officially appeared in Li Ke’s field of vision.

With just a single exchange, the gap between the two sides was immediately reflected in their basic equipment.

If the Wolfmen in the forest were compared to peasant soldiers.

Then Li Ke’s group was undoubtedly a well-equipped regular army.

Tightening his grip on the bronze battle saber he had seized from a Human soldier earlier.

A Wolfman covered in numerous old scars, seemingly the Chieftain, stepped forward.

In the dim forest, his faintly green-glowing eyes sized up Li Ke and the others, who wore light armor and carried twin blades at their waists.

When members of the same race meet, the side that has fared worse inevitably feels conflicted.

“I didn’t expect there to be fellow clansmen nearby.”

“Neither did I.”

Li Ke replied calmly.

Then he stated forcefully…

“The gap between us is obvious. Accept our incorporation and become part of our tribe.”

Hearing this, the Wolf Chieftain hesitated.

This Chieftain position had been earned with his life on the line.

It was hard-won, and giving it up just like that was not something he was necessarily willing to do.

As if seeing through the other’s thoughts, Li Ke slowly rested both hands on the bronze twin blades at his waist.

At the same time, a faint killing intent seeped into his tone.

“Or do you want to follow the Wolfman tribe’s tradition?”

Hearing this, the Chieftain’s heart clenched.

In the end, he gritted his teeth, raised the bronze battle saber in his hand, and reported his name.

“Gray Fang!”

“Li Ke!”

As he announced his name, Li Ke let out a sharp clang as he crossed and drew the bronze long blades hanging at both sides of his waist.

Meanwhile, the other Wolfmen silently formed a circle around them.

According to the Wolfman tribe’s tradition.

When two Wolfman tribes encounter each other.

To avoid unnecessary casualties.

The Chieftain of both tribes step forward, exchange names, and engage in a one-on-one duel.

The victor’s tribe absorbs the defeated tribe.

As for the defeated Chieftain, either he is killed in battle, or he is driven away after losing.

There is rarely a good ending.

That is why, sometimes, choosing to submit voluntarily is actually a way to preserve oneself.

Unfortunately, this Gray Fang was unwilling to give up his Chieftain position.

Tradition was tradition.

Li Ke would not show mercy just because the opponent was of the same race.

Without hesitation, Li Ke, who excelled at rapid assaults, pushed off with both legs and charged forward, swinging his twin blades.

Li Ke’s dueling strength was already formidable.

On top of that, he had learned the combat style of the Swift Wolf Warriors.

His strength had now risen to an even higher level.

The instant he launched his attack, in just one exchange, blood was already drawn from Gray Fang.

Causing a burst of shocked cries from the opposing Wolfmen.

None of them had expected their powerful Chieftain to be injured in a same-race duel after only a single exchange.

Gray Fang’s heart sank as well.

Li Ke’s attacks were incredibly fast, far faster than he had anticipated.

What he didn’t know was that Li Ke’s offensive had only just begun.

The “Combo Star” talent, combined with the “Continuous Slash” skill, caused his swing speed to grow faster and faster, gradually linking into a continuous blur of blades.

After three rounds, Gray Fang was completely unable to defend himself.

Li Ke seized the moment, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

While one blade cut open Gray Fang’s attack, the other bronze saber slashed mercilessly toward Gray Fang’s neck.

With a single decisive strike, a ferocious wolf head was sent flying.

This duel was decided in an extremely short time.

Holding his bloodstained twin blades, Li Ke let out a furious wolf howl.

This howl declared his victory!

And even more so, it intimidated the opposing Wolfmen, forcing them to submit!

Gray Fang’s headless corpse still lay on the ground.

Li Ke’s power was beyond doubt.

No one dared challenge him again.

At this moment, the opposing Wolfmen all lowered their heads, expressing submission to their new Chieftain…