Devouring Evolution: I Reborn as an Arctic Wolf Chapter 2040 - 1133: Revival Amidst Ruins, Four Major Factions

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Previously on Devouring Evolution: I Reborn as an Arctic Wolf...
Su Lin secured the Golden Sun Stellar System as a fortified stronghold, positioning it strategically with the Sky Wolf System to repel invasions. He returned to oversee the Wolf Pack Civilization's dominance over most of the Wangshu Zone, dispatching Little Lone Wolf's elite forces to conquer and garrison the Black Sun Stellar while offering surrender terms to the Void Abyss Mayfly Clan, planning a clash with the Undying Cockroach Army to cull the weak. Sand Fox reported the Shadow Army's infiltration, Wangshu Trading City's booming trade, rumors of a Black Gold Demon Clan marriage proposal, Mechanical Church reinforcements amid war preparations, and surging allegiances from scattered factions.

The triumphant sweep of the Wolf Pack Civilization over all adversaries heralded the dawn of a fresh epoch. Its sheer volume of information was, naturally, immense and complex!

Regarding the internal dynamics of the Wolf Pack Civilization's military factions, substantial intelligence reached the Wolf Lord. "Wolf Lord, within the current military structure, the Undying Cockroach Army Group, following its assimilation of a significant portion of the Void Abyss Mayfly Clan, has achieved unparalleled strength and numbers. I propose we consider dividing the Undying Cockroach Army Group. If not, it should be relocated from the Southern Star Sky Feudal Town, lest it spiral out of control and severely destabilize the Wolf Pack Civilization."

Concerning the Phantom Army Group, their non-participation in the recent conflict, coupled with their control over the Heavenly Horse Stellar System's resources and numerous adjacent minor stars, has allowed for a considerable recovery of their vitality. However, with the Shadow of Plague absent from the front lines, their cultivation has not advanced as rapidly, presently remaining in the late stage of the eighth heaven.

Furthermore, under the command of the Hao Ri Princess, the Sun Fire Army Group is exhibiting clear signs of disregarding the Wolf Lord's authority, heeding only the Princess..."

Through these detailed reports, Su Lin gained a comprehensive grasp of the Wolf Pack Civilization's present state.

As the Wolf Pack Civilization expanded, Su Lin acutely perceived the immense challenges inherent in governing such a vast entity. Internal strife, the delicate balance of factions, external machinations, power struggles with rivals, and intricate negotiations over interests and positions – each aspect demanded meticulous deliberation.

This realization prompted Su Lin to proactively nurture a cadre of trusted subordinates to assist in overseeing the larger strategic landscape.

Sand Fox stood out as one such individual. This creature served as his most astute and perceptive covert operative.

Upon receiving Sand Fox's report, Su Lin systematically summoned Black Demon Mink, Red-tailed, Serpent Emperor, Twelve-winged Dream Butterfly, Roach Emperor, and others to convene and discuss the impending reward ceremony.

After all, with the subjugation of the Void Abyss Mayfly Clan and the pacification of the Black Sun Stellar System by the Lonely Wolf Emperor and the Direct Lineage Second Division, the entirety of the Wangshu Zone, save for two minor border forces, would be truly consolidated.

Consequently, the Wolf Pack Civilization was poised to inaugurate an unprecedented grand award ceremony.

Within this grand ceremony, Su Lin resolved to augment the number of Star Sky Feudal Towns to over a hundred in a single stroke.

The Wangshu Zone, after all, was expansive and immense! Spanning over two thousand light-years, a strategy of complete unification might only result in superficial compliance in many regions.

Therefore, it was deemed more prudent to proactively bestow numerous starry sky feudal towns, ensuring that every significant contributor received recognition in the form of a feudal town. This approach would not only incentivize them to manage their assigned territories more effectively but also facilitate the systematic siphoning of a fixed resource share from each town.

Accordingly, Su Lin convened numerous high-ranking leaders within the Wolf Pack Civilization for deliberations.

During these discussions, he also solicited various perspectives on the four primary factions operating within the Wolf Pack Civilization.

Su Lin was well aware of the internal factional divisions within the Wolf Pack Civilization; however, he had deliberately refrained from intervening directly. His reasoning was that the formation of factions and groups is an inevitable consequence of intelligent beings congregating. Thus, he believed it was more advantageous to guide these developments rather than attempt to suppress them.

As long as these factional rivalries did not impede the normal progression of the Wolf Pack Civilization, they were permissible.

Currently, the four major factions within the Wolf Pack Civilization were identified as: the Wolf Lord Faction, the Purple Brilliance Sect, the Young Master Faction, and the Princess Faction!

The faction directly under Su Lin’s command pledged allegiance solely to him, disregarding the opinions of other species. This included a formidable array of individuals and forces such as Red-tailed, Serpent Emperor, Roach Emperor, Sand Fox, Black Demon Mink, Desperate Evil Tiger, Black Gold Demon Ape, Shadow Wolf, Seven-headed Ghost-faced Bat King, the Nightmare Army, the Demon Breaking Formation Army, and more.

Generally, should other factions attempt to provoke conflict, these elite warriors and powerful armies would effortlessly overwhelm them. This was particularly true given the significant effort Su Lin exerted to subdue figures like Serpent Emperor, Roach Emperor, and the Nightmare Army in earlier times.

The Purple Brilliance Sect comprised forces loyal to the Twelve-winged Dream Butterfly, including the Three-eyed Python King, Twin Ice Battle King, Eating Spirit Crow King, Bloodthirsty Grass, Soul Spirit Demon Spider, along with various war generals and war kings who had been subdued by the Twelve-winged Dream Butterfly's formidable combat prowess and commanding presence.

Under their leadership also lay substantial military contingents and assets, such as the Star War Army Group, the Blazing Angel Army Group, the Flame Angel Army Group, and the Undead Army Group, among others.

Then, there was the Young Master Faction.

Creatures such as the Lonely Wolf Emperor, Fox-tail Algae, Black Rat, Charm Fox, Bloodthirsty Maniac Bee, and the Cold Cicada King, all once answered to the command of the Little Lone Wolf. They fought fiercely, their bonds forged from Earth to the present day.

Their command also encompassed significant military formations and forces.

These included groups like the Guardian Divine Army, the Direct Lineage Second Division, the Phantom Army, and half of the Insect Race Army Group, among others.

Even among the formidable heroes of the Wolf Lord Faction, a subtle favoritism was often shown towards the Lonely Wolf Emperor.

Then there was the most recently established and currently weakest faction: the Princess Faction.

The Hao Ri Princess, with her awakened Holy Angel Bloodline, possessed truly unparalleled strength!

From the pivotal battle in the Sea of Star Sand until now, the stellar achievements of the Hao Ri Princess had truly eclipsed all who came before her.

Within the Sea of Star Sand, her solo army had breached over ten defensive barriers, successfully igniting the Hao Ri Army Group!

This time around, she was instrumental in the slaughter of the Hundred Stars Alliance, the defeat of the Black Sun Sin Army, and the resistance against the Red Sun Veterans. In nearly every challenging engagement, the Hao Ri Princess played a crucial role.

Therefore, in preparation for the upcoming all-member award ceremony, it was imperative for Su Lin to elevate the status and power of the Hao Ri Princess further.

If she were to be promoted to the War Emperor Sequence, the Princess Faction would then be truly solidified.

At present, the Princess Faction comprised the Hao Ri Princess herself, various generals under the Sun Fire banner, and commanders from the Blazing Angel Army Group and the Flame Angel Army Group.

As the Hao Ri Princess carved out her path, conquering numerous stars and smaller celestial bodies within the Hundred Stars Alliance, many were becoming eager to align with her faction.

This eagerness stemmed from the fact that, aside from the Princess, the methods employed by the other military groups within the Wolf Pack Civilization were excessively frightening and intimidating to them.

Although the Hao Ri Princess's methods were equally ruthless and potent, she frequently projected an aura of grandeur and righteousness.

This noble bearing was inherited from her grandfather and father, deeply ingrained in her very essence!

Consequently, this made her significantly more adept at winning hearts and minds.

Currently, the Princess Faction remained quite fragile!

However, regarding its future development, Su Lin had placed no restrictions.

As long as the Hao Ri Princess could consistently achieve remarkable feats like those in recent battles, he would welcome it even if the Princess Faction grew to rival the Purple Brilliance Sect and the Young Master Faction.

This was because, from the very inception of the Wolf Pack Civilization, Su Lin had never curtailed the ambitions or desires of any subordinate exotic beast.

The prerequisite, however, was that these ambitions and desires must be backed by sufficient strength and accomplishments!

...

Standing before Meng Hu, Su Lin regarded him with the cold, ruthless gaze one might reserve for a vanquished foe, devoid of any emotional fluctuation.

A potent aura of danger instantly enveloped the entirety of the Invincible Fierce Tiger's being. Meng Hu drew a sharp breath, feeling as though he were a fish upon the White Wolf's chopping block at this very moment. This sensation pushed Meng Hu close to the brink of collapse. The Invincible Fierce Tiger pondered why the White Wolf hadn't simply ended him, but instead expended the effort to transport him from the icy expanse back to the Land of Adventure. This gnawing fear of the unknown surged within Meng Hu's heart. Yet, in his weakened state, he possessed no capacity to resist. Even though panic consumed him, within the Land of Adventure, the White Wolf's domain, his struggles were utterly futile.

Su Lin scrutinized Meng Hu, his eyes indifferent, much like a lofty master examining a slave he had acquired.

"Howl—" Su Lin emitted a soft growl towards the nearby Wolf Clan members, signaling them to escort the dying, near-death Siberia Tiger away and to ensure it was guarded meticulously.

The Wolf Clan members nearby reacted swiftly. Several wolves united their efforts to drag Meng Hu off. The wounds adorning Meng Hu's body scraped against the ground, reopening his festering injuries and causing fresh bleeding. A narrow trail of crimson extended from beneath Su Lin's feet, snaking out of the cave, seemingly without end.

Su Lin observed this bloody trail, his gaze as placid as water in an ancient, undisturbed well.

As for the flesh of the other Variant Species, Su Lin's next course of action would involve commendations and rewards. This was precisely the process that all Wolf Clan members anticipated the most, for to them, nothing held greater importance than sustenance.

Several Wolf Clan members gazed toward the Variant Species Flesh in the distance, their eyes watering with avarice, wearing expressions of fierce hunger. It was as if, upon receiving Su Lin's command, they would immediately unleash their primal instincts and surge madly towards the offered bounty.