There is a phrase called riding a tiger and finding it hard to get off!
This describes Constantine and Alfonso!
These two truly had not wanted to go to war immediately, because it really was not the right time.
Constantine’s power was at a disadvantage, but he pinned his hopes on his daughter being able to climb the social ladder, so he did not want to fight.
Alfonso had not yet annihilated the Wild Horse Tribe, and even more so had not thoroughly digested the fruits of victory from the Wild Horse Tribe, so he also did not want to fight.
But now both sides were backed against a wall. They could not fight, yet they could not retreat.
Originally, Alfonso had planned to secretly bring three thousand men to seize the gold coins and annihilate Constantine. After all, the other side only had eight hundred cavalry.
For the sake of secrecy, Alfonso had even taken a detour, travelling by day and resting by night.
But damn it, even so, his movements were still discovered. Alfonso completely did not know how the other side had discovered his army?
Learning that Alfonso’s three thousand cavalry were coming to launch a sneak attack, Constantine was terrified to the extreme. He immediately sent word to the Chimera Tribe, dispatching three thousand troops as reinforcements.
Alfonso’s forces went from having the advantage to having the disadvantage. This was no longer going to rob, but going to deliver death.
Thus, Alfonso reinforced by another two thousand.
Then, Constantine also reinforced by another two thousand.
Since both sides had their eyes on each other’s tribe, no matter how many troops they reinforced, it became no secret at all.
Reinforcing back and forth, in the end both sides actually dispatched ten thousand troops.
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Time passed day by day.
The foreign army camp outside the Chimera Tribe appeared especially oppressive and anxious.
Regarding the matter of rebelling and establishing independence, Suomo had not told anyone. He was only desperately training troops, using all means to purchase weapons for the foreign army.
Lanling and Suomo had agreed to rebel and rise up after fifteen days.
Now, there were merely five days left until this deadline.
And at this time, the entire Chimera Tribe only had a little over three thousand troops remaining to defend it. It was at its weakest.
Ten thousand main force troops had all been deployed to the periphery of the Ghost Domain world to confront the Ankara Tribe’s army.
Once the time limit arrived, Suomo would immediately lead the troops to rebel and rise up.
And now, there were merely five days left until the agreed time with Lanling.
Suomo and Dina’s hearts were filled with unease and anxiety, but also filled with excitement.
Now it could barely be considered that everything was ready, only the east wind was lacking.
Of course, for the sake of secrecy, Suomo had not told anyone about the confidential matter of rebelling and rising up, apart from Dina.
But Suomo dared guarantee that as long as he raised his arm and called out, whether it was a mountain of blades or a sea of fire, all the foreign army brothers would follow him.
One could say that the soul of the entire foreign army was shaped by Suomo.
Although the individual combat strength of the foreign army was not strong, there were no cowards in the army, no one afraid of death.
Moreover, especially because they had long suffered the humiliation and trampling of the Chimera Tribe, the foreign army brothers were filled with bone-deep hatred towards the Chimera Tribe. With just a single spark, this bone-deep hatred would turn into a raging inferno.
As long as Suomo was present, no matter where they had to charge, one thousand foreign army troops would follow to the death.
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The twelfth day!
There were merely three days left until the deadline Constantine had given Lanling.
But now Constantine only had a little over thirty thousand gold coins in hand, because after the eighth day, Lanling had never appeared again. However, he had given a reason. He had found the last gold coin pool. Inside were very, very many gold coins. He did not plan to transport them trip by trip anymore. He planned to transport them all out in one go.
Constantine flew into a rage, yet there was nothing he could do. Lanling was inside the Ghost Domain world. He was beyond his reach.
And at this time, the entire periphery of the Ghost Domain world had become a massive military camp.
Constantine’s ten thousand troops were stationed here, felling trees and building a massive camp.
And Alfonso’s ten thousand troops led by him were merely thirty li away.
These past days, Constantine went from pleasure, to anxiety, then to fear and trepidation.
At this time, with the two armies confronting each other, he truly could not retreat, yet could not fight.
Nini’an accompanied him every day in playing Beast King chess, but it could not calm his anxious mood.
“Father, rest assured. We do not want to fight, and Alfonso wants to fight even less.” Nini’an said, “Now with both sides in confrontation, in the end we will still have to negotiate. Alfonso’s goal is money. As they say, those who see shall have a share.”
Constantine said, “But, I truly do not want to give it to him.”
Regarding Alfonso’s thoughts, Constantine of course understood. But the moment he thought of taking money from his own hands, Constantine’s heart felt as if it were dripping blood.
“I wonder how things are at home?” Nini’an said, “Brother is leading three thousand troops to guard the tribe. It should be fine, right?”
Constantine said, “What could happen? Besides, your mother is there too.”
And right at this moment, Du Yan’s voice sounded from outside, “I have an extremely important matter to report to the chieftain.”
Constantine was currently having a secret conversation with Nini’an. Hearing Du Yan’s voice at this time, he could not help but frown. Then he tried his best to use a kind tone and said, “Come in.”
After entering, Du Yan first cast a deeply devoted gaze at Nini’an, then respectfully saluted towards Constantine.
“A toad lusting after a swan’s flesh.” Constantine coldly mocked in his heart, but his face was extremely amiable and pleasant as he said, “Du Yan, what urgent matter do you have to tell me?”
Du Yan said, “Master, right now our ten thousand main force troops are all here. There are only a little over three thousand troops defending the tribe. The defence is empty. This is extremely dangerous.”
He actually called him master. One could see that he completely no longer considered himself part of the foreign army.
Constantine said, “I thought it was something. After Alfonso brought ten thousand troops, his old nest is also empty. It is impossible for him to actively attack our tribe.”
Du Yan narrowed his eyes and said darkly, “What I am worried about is not the Ankara Tribe, but Suomo’s foreign army.”
Constantine’s face twitched and he said, “You are saying Suomo’s foreign army will take the chance to rebel? No, Suomo is not that kind of person. He also does not have the guts.”
Du Yan said, “He did not before, but after Lanling’s instigation, now he might not. Added to that, you several times wanted to kill that bastard Lanling. Suomo’s heart is filled with bone-deep hatred towards you.”
Constantine said, “Even if he rebels, a mere less than one thousand foreign army, can they defeat my three thousand defending troops?”
Du Yan said, “Suomo’s martial arts are too high. Added to a calculated attack against the unprepared. And the most terrifying thing is not this, but that he wants to save Lanling’s life!”
The moment these words came out, Constantine’s gaze contracted.
Du Yan said, “That bastard Lanling deserves ten thousand deaths. Even after obtaining his gold coins, you will definitely kill him, is that not so?”
These words made Constantine very displeased. Although this was obvious to anyone, did it need you, Du Yan, to show off your cleverness by saying it out loud?
Du Yan continued, “Suomo regards Lanling as his own son. To save him, he is willing to pay any price. The time you agreed upon with Lanling was fifteen days. I think within this time limit, Suomo will very likely lead the troops to attack the chieftain’s castle, taking the madam and second madam hostage, forcing you to spare Lanling’s life. After achieving his goal, he will lead the foreign army to defect to the Ankara Tribe.”
Constantine’s body trembled. One had to admit, Du Yan’s words had touched upon the most terrifying scenario.
Moreover, it was very reasonable and logical.
For Suomo to rebel and rise up to save Lanling’s life, taking his wife and second madame Si Si hostage, this was completely possible.
If things truly developed to this step, if Suomo truly captured his two wives as hostages, forcing Constantine to release Lanling, what could he do?
His first wife was one thing. But second madame Si Si was his **. He absolutely could not allow any man to lay a single finger on her, nor harm her in the slightest.
So, Constantine might compromise.
After Suomo rescued Lanling, he would immediately lead the foreign army to defect to the Ankara Tribe. The consequences at that time would be unthinkable. It would be a completely fatal blow to him, Constantine.
One must know, Lanling alone was worth several thousand troops.
The Ankara Tribe was already stronger than the Chimera Tribe to begin with. After obtaining Lanling, it could no longer be described as adding wings to a tiger. At that time, the Chimera Tribe would truly have only a path to death.
A cold light flashed in Constantine’s gaze. He said, “Then what do you think should be done? Make a move in advance, slaughter the foreign army clean? Or kill Suomo?”
Du Yan shook his head and said, “It is already too late to kill Suomo now. His martial arts have already recovered to eighty percent. And making a move against the foreign army now would only cause the tribe to fall into crisis.”
Constantine said, “Then what do you think should be done?”
Of course, actually Constantine already had an idea. He just wanted Du Yan to say it. This was beneficial for cultivating Du Yan’s loyalty.
A smug smile appeared on Du Yan’s face as he said, “Wanting to resolve this situation is extremely simple. You only need to transfer Suomo away from the tribe, having him come alone to reinforce our main force troops!”
“Excellent strategy.” Constantine clapped and said, “Du Yan, you are truly incomparable in wisdom and strategy. Suomo is the soul of the foreign army. Without him leading them, the foreign army can accomplish nothing at all, let alone rebel.”
Du Yan revealed a smile and said, “Master overpraises me!”
Constantine said, “You shall personally go to deliver the order, having Suomo come to reinforce my main force troops.”
Du Yan said, “If, Suomo disobeys the order?”
Constantine said, “Then you immediately ride the griffin beast back, and release the messenger hawk. I will immediately negotiate a compromise with Alfonso here. Lead the main army back to the tribe, slaughter the foreign army clean, no matter the cost, and annihilate Suomo.”
“Understood.” Du Yan said. Then he hesitated to speak, “If Suomo agrees, then… should I remain in the tribe, or follow Suomo back together?”
Constantine patted Du Yan’s shoulder and said, “Of course you should still come to my side.”
Instantly, Du Yan felt his body burn hot, incomparably warm and honoured.
A quarter of an hour later, Du Yan rode two horses alone, returning to the Chimera Tribe at the fastest speed to deliver Constantine’s order.
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Chimera Tribe, foreign army camp.
At this time, there were merely two and a half days left until the agreed time for Lanling’s rebellion and uprising.
“Dina, once the uprising begins, do not concern yourself with anything else. You have only one task, and that is to protect Little Yaya well. Do you understand?” Suomo said solemnly.
“I understand.” Dina nodded.
If this were before, she would definitely have resisted, would have fought on the front lines.
But now, the little girl had already become her **. Even if she had to abandon everything, she would protect this little girl.
“Foster father, what are our chances of success?” Dina asked uneasily.
Suomo said, “I will charge into the mountaintop castle at the first moment, capturing the chieftain’s first madame and second madame as hostages. Constantine is not present. There should be no one who dares to stop us from breaking out of the tribe. Constantine II, although a reckless person, is still somewhat filial to his mother.”
Dina said, “Then when do you plan to tell Lei Tong and the other foreign army brothers about the rebellion?”
Suomo closed his eyes and said, “Tomorrow night. This kind of matter, saying it too early won’t do. I’m afraid it will leak out. Saying it too late also won’t do. There won’t be time to prepare.”
Dina’s beautiful eyes fell into longing as she said, “I truly hope that day arrives soon. We can live a carefree life on our own territory, without oppression, a life of freedom.”
Suomo said, “Under Little Ling’s planning, the Ankara Tribe and Chimera Tribe armies have already entered confrontation. A great war is about to erupt at any moment. The Chimera Tribe’s main force troops have been completely deployed away. This is truly the best opportunity for us to rebel and rise up. So, we have already succeeded halfway. If by tomorrow night nothing unexpected has happened, we have succeeded seventy percent. If nothing goes wrong, five days from now, we will already be on our own tribe’s territory.”
Dina was so happy her beautiful eyes became hazy, her breathing grew rapid as she said, “Even in my dreams now, I fantasise about that day.”
Then, Dina said, “Foster father, were all these plans for the rebellion and uprising something you and Lanling had calculated beforehand?”
Suomo shook his head and said, “No, I am merely the executor. Everything at present is proceeding according to Little Ling’s plan.”
Dina said bashfully, “Then he is truly remarkable.”
Suomo laughed heartily and said, “Once we reach our own tribe, I will immediately have him marry you. No matter how remarkable he is, he will still be under your control!”
And right at this moment, a burst of hurried footsteps sounded from outside. Then Du Yan’s cold voice rang out.
“By order of the chieftain, the foreign army’s great leader Suomo is to immediately leave the tribe and proceed to the main camp at the periphery of the Ghost Domain world. There must be no delay.”
Then, Du Yan walked in and handed a sheepskin paper order to Suomo.
The order was written clearly upon it, and even had the chieftain Constantine’s special seal.
“Foster father, the chieftain orders you to proceed immediately. Do not delay for even a minute. Please, come along.” Du Yan said coldly.
Suomo’s face twitched. His heart was churning like a river overturning the sea.
More than ten days ago at the duel, Lanling had wanted to kill Du Yan, and Suomo had still felt reluctant in his heart.
Now it seemed, this Du Yan truly deserved to be cut into ten thousand pieces.
Transferring him away from the tribe, this was completely removing the firewood from under the cauldron.
Without him, Suomo, the so-called rebellion and uprising had completely become an illusion.
Without Suomo raising his arm and calling out, the foreign army was a scattered sand. And charging into the chieftain’s castle, capturing the chieftain’s first madame and second madame, all depended on Suomo’s heaven-defying martial arts.
What to do now? Immediately kill this treacherous and heartless villain Du Yan, and rebel and rise up in advance?