Ice Age Apocalypse: I Hoard Billions of Supplies Chapter 1306: His Identity

The clash concluded with the Allied Forces suffering a total defeat.

Pagyi Gesang cheerfully agreed to the previously settled half of the reparations. Half of Nahamu City's serfs and supplies were required to be surrendered to the Allied Forces.

Yet, when weighed against the devastating casualties borne by the Allied Forces, Pagyi Gesang felt more than thrilled to fork over these assets.

After all, Zhang Yi and Liang Yue had single-handedly slain five elite superhumans from Sangha Monastery alone!

This represented nearly over half the peak fighting strength of both Sangha Monastery and the Yasha Langtai family!

The La Min and Xia Zha families each suffered the loss of one top fighter as well.

The Southwest Region's ability to nurture superhumans remained constrained, while their tech level trailed far behind places like Shengjing and Jiangnan.

Exacerbated by endless infighting, they struggled even more to pool resources for advancing superhuman tech.

Thus, this fight dealt severe blows to all three families.

For the Yasha Langtai family in particular, the blow stung deepest.

Losing superhumans mattered less; the mere presence of the Lord of the Charnel Ground could more than compensate for every superhuman in the entire Snowy Plateau Region.

But this conflict brought utter shame upon Sangha Monastery, and as the Southwest Region's mightiest leader, Yasha Langtai Deji's authority faced inevitable erosion.

The Allied Forces withdrew, their spirits shattered like withered frost-nipped plants.

Rumors swirled that upon his return, the enraged Deji demolished nearly every item in his residence.

This individual, who leveraged his role as Yasha Langtai family chieftain and head of the Lord of the Charnel Ground's lineage to claim the Khenpo's seat, showed little true mastery of Buddhist doctrine.

In truth, he was little more than a monk in robes.

Consequently, his habitual mask of compassion crumbled the moment his reputation lay in ruins.

Still, he dared not confront the Lord of the Charnel Ground.

Defeat was defeat. Fully aware the Lord of the Charnel Ground opposed the war, he had arrogantly proceeded anyway.

Now, stripped of gains and drenched in humiliation, would he beg for more scorn at the door?

Deji secluded himself, announcing to all that he must focus entirely on readying for the Prayer Festival.

Regarding the spoils from Pagyi Gesang, he shamelessly claimed them entirely, sharing nothing with the other two families.

To him, the Yasha Langtai family had endured the heaviest toll; that meager payout scarcely scratched their losses.

The La Min and Xia Zha families ought to know better than to demand a cut.

Even if they dared think otherwise, Deji paid it no mind.

The whole Southwest Region lay like a banquet for Yasha Langtai Deji to consume.

"After the Prayer Festival ends, I'll wipe out every other chieftain family in the Snowy Plateau Region!"

Deji gnashed his teeth, whispering fiercely like a famished wolf eyeing human prey.

...

On Pagyi's end, this triumph skyrocketed their spirits.

Pagyi troops at last grasped that Sangha Monastery held no mantle of invincibility.

The awe they held for the esoteric sect's pinnacle faded sharply.

Pagyi Gesang hosted a lavish victory feast, calling in Chodak, Suolang Deji, and Zhang Yi's crew.

Lifting his wine cup high, he voiced profound thanks to Zhang Yi.

"Noble Guest, your aid has my deepest gratitude! You've restored our Pagyi family's honor as a true chieftain lineage!"

Chodak and Suolang Deji lifted their cups in unison, offering deep bows to Zhang Yi and Liang Yue.

Zhang Yi and Liang Yue lifted their cups and sipped lightly.

They popped their standard antidotes as precaution, plus Zhang Yi's time-manipulating superhuman powers instinctively alerted to threats, leaving them unconcerned about tricks.

"With their loss, they won't launch big offensives anytime soon."

"That said, the Lord of the Charnel Ground hasn't stirred yet. Uncertainty lingers. Stay vigilant."

At Zhang Yi's mention of the Lord of the Charnel Ground, an odd gleam flashed in Chodak's gaze.

Of everyone there, only he remained completely in the dark about Zhang Yi's true identity.

Yet the day's fierce battle had sparked doubts in his thoughts.

After all, even Zhang Yi's follower and Battle Beast wielded top Delta-level might.

Precisely how formidable must Zhang Yi, the head of this squad, really be?

Noticing the bewilderment in Chodak's gaze, Pagyi Gesang spoke first to Zhang Yi:

"Noble Guest, Chodak belongs to my Pagyi clan. By seniority, I ought to call him uncle. He's utterly reliable. Can I reveal your identity to him?"

Chodak's bold display on the battlefield, showing no fear of death, had fully earned Pagyi Gesang's confidence.

Without Pagyi Gesang's intervention back then, Chodak would surely have battled until his last breath.

Zhang Yi gave a faint nod and replied indifferently, "Do as you see fit."

His identity being revealed didn't worry him much; it was simply unnecessary to disclose it without cause. Staying concealed allowed better control over future moves.

Yet even if his true self came to light, what then?

Who dared to challenge him?

True power bred unshakeable assurance!

With Zhang Yi's approval secured, Pagyi Gesang faced Chodak with a grave look.

"Chodak, keep what I'm going to say locked in your heart forever! Never breathe a word to anyone!"

Chodak, witnessing Pagyi Gesang's utmost solemnity, promptly pressed his right hand to his chest and bowed deeply.

"Understood, Family Head!"

Only fellow Pagyi clansmen and his most loyal retainers used 'Family Head' for him.

Everyone else called Pagyi Gesang Clan Leader or Lord Chieftain.

Pagyi Gesang drew a heavy breath, his voice laced with profound respect:

"This man before you is among the top powerhouses in the Huaxu Kingdom today, the protector of the Jiangnan Region—Mr. Chaos!"

"His might is extraordinarily vast. Think of him as the Jiangnan Region's counterpart to the Lord of the Charnel Ground!"

These words landed like thunder, and though Chodak had braced himself somewhat, shock still overwhelmed him.

Incredulous, he whipped his head toward Zhang Yi, eyes brimming with reverence, his shaky stare like gazing upon a god.

"You... you're truly a supreme being matching the Lord of the Charnel Ground!"

"Chodak honors Mr. Chaos!"

He bowed again, bending even deeper at the waist.

Zhang Yi responded evenly, "Such formalities aren't required. Stand up."

Chodak rose, thrilled, realization lighting his features. "That explains it, Family Head—when he learned of your arrival, he stayed awake nights on end, and the endless anxiety faded from his face."

"Your presence means salvation for the Pagyi family!"

Zhang Yi countered coolly, "Save the flattery. I haven't clashed with that Lord of the Charnel Ground yet, so the gap in our powers remains unclear."

"Our priority now is devising a plan against him to secure our alliance's success."

He omitted the night's escapade. Sneaking to the Great Snow Mountain without alerting Pagyi Gesang felt a bit sly, after all.

Certain deeds, once accomplished, stayed unspoken.

As long as secrecy held, peace prevailed for all.

Exposing it would only breed discomfort among them.

Author's Note