The Quest for Immortality Chapter 2872: Witch Vulture God Descent (2)

"Therefore..."

Flame Wings’ eyes gradually revealed a flash of fire, "This war with the Wujiu Tribe is not just a battle of barbarian soldiers. It is a war of shamans, a ’divine war’ concerning faith."

The crowd’s expressions were solemn.

The atmosphere in the hall was extremely heavy.

Flame Wings looked around and his thoughts fluctuated slightly, then he continued:

"This war is both a tribal war and a war of faith, so important that naturally, it requires a tribe alliance hierarch to lead the grand strategy."

"Therefore, as a shaman, I nominate..." Flame Wings’ gaze swept across the faces of all the great chiefs and finally settled on one person:

"The Danque Tribe, Chief Dan Lie, as the tribal alliance hierarch for this campaign!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the entire hall was in shock.

The Great Chief, who believed he had a good relationship with Flame Wings and had always sided with him, appeared shocked, unable to believe that such an important position, such an important authority was not recommended for him by Flame Wings.

Chief Dan Lie was equally astonished.

He had no relationship with Flame Wings and did not understand why Flame Wings suddenly nominated him for the alliance hierarch.

Unexpectedly, not only Flame Wings, but even Qing Zhu, who had remained silent all along, nodded and said, "I agree."

This surprised everyone even more.

Flame Wings looked at the crowd and asked, "Are there any objections?"

The hall was silent.

The people present had no idea what Flame Wings intended to achieve with this move.

Moreover, the title of "tribal alliance hierarch" of Vermilion Bird Mountain was such a prestigious position that none of the great chiefs present were unwilling to vie for it.

However, constrained by the authority of Flame Wings and Qing Zhu, the shamans, they dared not speak freely.

Chief Dan Lie frowned and slowly asked, "Flame Wings, could you tell me why you are nominating me as the alliance hierarch?"

He indeed wanted to assume the alliance hierarch position.

But he would not be at ease until he understood the reason.

Flame Wings smiled slightly, his tone eased, "Chief Dan, you have a daughter named Dan Ling, who serves at the Royal Court."

Chief Dan Lie was taken aback, understanding dawning in his heart, and he nodded, "That’s correct."

Flame Wings continued, "Several years ago, when I was employed at the Great Wilderness Royal Court, not traveling the wilderness on royal orders, I met your precious daughter a few times, leaving a deep impression. Her bones are like beautiful jade, her appearance like a Vermilion Bird, truly dazzling and rare as red jade."

"To offer such a gem to the Royal Court shows Chief Dan Lie’s loyalty to the royal family and faith in the Great Wilderness."

"Therefore, the alliance hierarch position is naturally yours, Great Chief."

Chief Dan Lie was somewhat enlightened, "So Flame Wings, you mean..."

Flame Wings smiled slightly, "I am currently traveling the Great Wilderness, but one day, I plan to resolve the mundane disputes of the tribes and return to the Royal Court eventually. I only hope that upon my return to the Royal Court, I can have your permission, Great Chief, to make Dan Ling my disciple, receiving my blessing, and become a maid offered to the gods."

As these words were spoken, a cold laugh was suddenly heard from the side, "Are you worthy?"

Flame Wings turned to look, seeing Qing Zhu displeased, "Don’t think I don’t know your intent. I have met Dan Ling as well, and I quite like her too. I also want her to become my disciple and receive my blessing."

Flame Wings looked displeased.

The argument between the two shamans left the others silent.

Yet, Chief Dan Lie was somewhat troubled and frowned, saying, "Whom to apprentice to can only be decided by my daughter’s own wishes; as her father, I am afraid I cannot make that decision."

Flame Wings said, "No matter, Great Chief, you just need to write a letter, which I will take back to show her. She will understand the duty not to defy her father’s orders — Dan Ling knows enough to make her own decisions."

All he required was merely a "name."

Chief Dan Lie looked at Flame Wings and then at Qing Zhu, still bothered.

Flame Wings gently said, "This is the matter between the shamans, we will make the decision ourselves. Great Chief, you just need to fulfill the role of alliance hierarch, this is in itself a matter of justice unrelated to other issues, no need to be concerned."

On the surface, Flame Wings spoke gracefully.

But everyone knew this was to allow Chief Dan Lie to gracefully "sell" his daughter.

Chief Dan Lie pondered briefly and nodded, "In that case, I will humbly accept."

Flame Wings nodded happily.

Qing Zhu said nothing further.

With the support of two shamans from the Royal Court, almost no one dared to oppose.

The chieftains and elders present could only cast various complex and peculiar glances at Chief Dan Lie.

There were looks of envy, jealousy, defiance, disdain, and scorn.

Of course, envy and jealousy were the overwhelming majority.

Concerning the tribe’s fate, power, momentum, and future, no other matter could compare.

No one would refuse this choice.

Flame Wings again addressed the crowd, "Does anyone have further questions?"

The hall was silent; no one spoke.

At that moment, a clear voice said, "I do."

Flame Wings heard it and turned to look at Mo Hua.

Mo Hua asked, "I have a question..."

Flame Wings nodded, "Speak."

"That Wujiu Great God..." Mo Hua curiously inquired, "How large is it?"

Flame Wings was momentarily stunned, and the other leaders were somewhat speechless, not understanding the point of this childlike question at such a serious moment.

Flame Wings merely replied dismissively, "Very large."

Mo Hua nodded in acknowledgment.

Flame Wings no longer paid heed to Mo Hua and instead announced to the great chiefs the final decision:

"In this alliance, Chief Dan Lie of the Danque Tribe will serve as the alliance hierarch, overseeing the war effort."

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