Soon after, the guard returned, accompanied by a middle-aged man and several “experts” from the tribe.
“Hello, Prophet Harmony, right? Welcome to our Daming Tribe. I am Damon, the tribe leader.”
The middle-aged man sized up Lachlan Willis with a polite smile.
His cultivation level was at the early Nascent Soul stage, making him the strongest in the small tribe of about a thousand people.
“Hello, Damon Chieftain! I was wondering if I could stay here for the night?”
Lachlan Willis asked with a smile.
“Of course! In fact, our Daming Tribe is facing some confusion, and I was hoping to ask Prophet Harmony for some guidance.”
Damon nodded and, with a brief flicker of his eyes, inquired.
“Of course, I’d be happy to help.”
Lachlan Willis nodded calmly.
After a while, he followed Damon, the tribe leader, into a stone house with a heavy and ancient design.
Once the others left, Lachlan Willis got straight to the point and asked, “Damon Chieftain, what is it you wish to ask me about?”
Damon sighed and explained, “I’m torn between leading our people to the Black Fire Tribe to fight for Lord Blackfire, or leading them away from the conflict between Black Fire Tribe and Sky Wolf Tribe, to find a new home somewhere.”
“Oh? What’s going on? Please, tell me more about it, Chieftain.”
Lachlan Willis raised an eyebrow, intrigued.
Earlier, he had learned that aside from the three Great Vehicle powerhouses stationed in the capital, there were four other Great Vehicle experts guarding the four strongest tribes in the Realm of Hidden Cultivation.
The Black Fire Tribe, Sky Wolf Tribe, Crimson Wind Tribe, and Giant Elephant Tribe were the four largest tribes in the realm.
The Black Fire Tribe and Sky Wolf Tribe had been in constant conflict, much like rival kingdoms in ancient times.
Lachlan Willis thought to himself: it seems the Daming Tribe is in the Black Fire Tribe’s sphere of influence.
After hearing Damon’s explanation, he understood the situation more clearly.
The Black Fire Tribe had recently called upon all the Core Formation Realm and above experts within their territory to join them in a battle against the Sky Wolf Tribe.
Damon knew that if his tribe answered the call, they would likely be decimated in the war.
Of ten warriors, only two might return alive!
So, he was torn between leading his people into the conflict or fleeing to avoid it-what he referred to as “migration,” though it was really an escape.
“Prophet Harmony, please, help me decide what our Daming Tribe should do,”
Damon asked gravely, his face filled with uncertainty and confusion.
Lachlan Willis closed his eyes and sat silently, appearing to be contemplating some divine prophecy.
In reality, he was considering his next steps.
His goal was to get closer to the high-ranking members of the Exile People and gain their trust.
With the imminent battle between the Black Fire Tribe and Sky Wolf Tribe, could this be his chance to gain the trust of one of their leaders?
If he sided with one faction and helped defeat the other, his position in the four major tribes would rise.
After a moment, Lachlan Willis suddenly opened his eyes, as if he had just divined some hidden truth.
He looked deeply at Damon with a serious expression.
“Prophet Harmony, have you seen the future of our Daming Tribe?”
Damon asked eagerly.
Lachlan Willis nodded confidently, “I have seen it! My advice is that the tribe leader should lead your strongest warriors to the Black Fire Tribe and help Lord Blackfire fight against the Sky Wolf Tribe.
I saw in my vision that you, Chieftain, will make an immense contribution to the Black Fire Tribe during this battle and become one of Lord Blackfire’s most trusted subordinates.
At that point, rewards such as livestock, beautiful women, and other riches will pour in!”
Lachlan Willis spoke with full confidence.
“Oh? Really?”
Damon’s eyes lit up at the mention of such great rewards, though he hesitated and added, “But my cultivation is only at the Nascent Soul level. I am the strongest in our tribe, but in the Black Fire Tribe, I wouldn’t even be fit to lead a small group of warriors. How could I possibly contribute?”
Lachlan Willis smiled knowingly and said, “That’s exactly your opportunity, Chieftain! Right now, you are at the Nascent Soul level, but that doesn’t mean you won’t find an opportunity to rapidly increase your strength.
The vision I saw was you rising to unimaginable heights during this battle. If you don’t believe me, you can pretend I didn’t say anything!”
Lachlan Willis spoke with such certainty that it sounded like it was already a reality.
But internally, he thought: *After all, my goal is to get close to the Black Fire Tribe’s leadership. Whether these people live or die isn’t my concern. They’re killing each other, so it’s not my problem.*
Moreover, he had no personal bond with Damon.
What he wanted was to get closer to the leadership of the Black Fire Tribe and gather information on the Stellar Path Mark.
Upon hearing this, Damon’s eyes suddenly gleamed with excitement.
Could this really be his opportunity to dramatically increase his power?
“Alright! I will follow Prophet Harmony’s advice! Tomorrow, I will lead the tribe to the Black Fire Tribe!”
Damon nodded firmly, finally making his decision.
Deep down, he had already been leaning toward this choice.
After all, if he fled with his people and Black Fire Tribe learned of it, they might take offense and attack. The risks were high either way.
Lachlan Willis’s words had only strengthened his resolve, eliminating his hesitation.
“Great! How about I accompany you?”
Lachlan Willis smiled slyly, suggesting his idea.