great-warnovel Chapter 140 You have a way out, but I don't.
Chapter 140 You have a way out, but I don't.
Kong Delin returned to his family from Tianji Pavilion in a daze.
Since ancient times, death has been the only hardship. Although he was prepared to sacrifice himself for his race, he was still afraid when he actually faced death.
As soon as he returned to his family in a daze, a group of Tianhou surrounded him.
"Chieftain, how is it?"
Is there any way to survive?
"There's a way out!"
Upon hearing this, the entire clansmen were overjoyed.
"Very good!"
"There's a way out!"
Is there really a way out?
"If the clan chief said it himself, how could it be false?"
An old Tianhou excitedly ran out and shouted to his tribesmen below, who were filled with both anticipation and fear: "A way out has come! A way out has come!"
Many of the previously depressed members of the tribe wept with joy upon hearing the word "liveliness".
Kong Delin looked at everyone with a bitter feeling in his heart. He didn't know how his clansmen would react if he told them about the way out for slaves.
Kong Jia was meticulous; he noticed something amiss as he looked at the clan chief, whose face held a hint of sorrow.
He couldn't help but quietly lean closer and ask, "Chief, isn't there a way out? You seem a bit off."
Kong Delin felt bitter: You have a way to live, but I have no way to live.
A jumble of thoughts flashed through his mind. Kong Delin sighed softly, looked at the group of clansmen, and said in a deep voice, "Silence!"
The clansmen all fell silent and looked at Kong Delin with expectant expressions.
Kong Delin looked around: "Your only chance of survival lies in Jiangzhou, but it requires you to become slaves and beg for protection. Can you accept such a fate?"
As Kong Delin had predicted, the moment the words "slave" were uttered, the entire clan erupted in uproar, especially the younger generation.
"What do you mean, 'begging for protection as a slave'? Why?"
"Being a slave means your life is at the mercy of others! Isn't that practically the same as having no way to survive? What kind of way to survive is that?!"
"Exactly! I'd rather fight the dragons than be a slave!"
The Tianhou clan is now mostly composed of young people with high aspirations, and their opposing opinions have temporarily become the mainstream.
Kong Delin shook his head slightly, realizing he really shouldn't have protected them so well.
Which is more important, personal honor or the continuation of the community?
Why can't these younger generations understand this principle?
"Now! My clan has only a few dozen members left. The most important thing now is to ensure the continuation of the clan! I will only give you one day to consider! Tomorrow at noon, I will take away those who are willing to leave! Those who are not, then stay on the island and feed the dragons!"
Kong Delin's words were extremely harsh, instantly silencing the agitated Tianhou tribesmen.
Those younger generation members who clamored to fight the dragons to the death and vowed never to be slaves looked at each other and fell silent for a moment.
Seeing that his clansmen had calmed down, Kong Delin snorted and then said to Kong Jia, "I'll go see Kong Lin. You give the order that those who are willing to leave should pack their bags today and set off for Jiangzhou tomorrow."
Kong Jia nodded and obeyed the order to arrange the migration task.
Kong Delin transformed and entered the Dragon Subduing Cave.
……
Inside the Dragon Subduing Cave
Kong Lin sat there, her hair disheveled, lost in thought.
She didn't regret letting her daughter go, nor did she care that she was trapped in the Dragon Subduing Cave.
She just couldn't understand why her own brother could be so cruel, only targeting her and her daughter to cause harm.
She stared blankly at her suddenly appearing older brother, a hint of mockery appearing on her face: "What, are you here to punish me?"
Kong Delin looked at his younger sister with a guilty expression and said, "Third sister, I'm here to let you out. Don't worry about it."
Kong Lin tilted her head, her eyes revealing mockery: "Let me out? You'd be so kind? I've ruined your grand plan to save your tribe."
"I've found a way out, and I won't let you or my niece sacrifice themselves again."
Kong Delin knew that his third sister harbored deep resentment, so he didn't say much.
He simply opened the barrier and turned to leave.
Kong Lin felt all the chains binding her disappear, and looking at her elder brother's somewhat lonely figure, she felt a strange pain in her heart.
Kong Lin felt puzzled, but she suppressed her emotions.
……
Second day
Kong Deming, who had been in seclusion, also emerged from seclusion.
Kong Delin led a group of Tianhou who were willing to migrate quietly toward Jiangzhou.
Chen Chunan, who was refining treasures in the courtyard, sensed something and looked towards the east.
A group of figures could be seen rushing towards them in the dim light.
Chen Chunan's eyes narrowed, and he became wary. He immediately activated the family's protective mountain formation.
The commotion caused many members of the Chen clan to look up or go outside to investigate.
The three elders flew over, their faces serious: "Clan leader! What's wrong? Have enemies attacked?"
The Seventh Elder's face was cold and stern, and a flying sword swirled around him.
Chen Chunan pointed to the void ahead: "A group of people of unknown origin are heading towards Jiangzhou. Judging from their aura, they seem to be Nascent Soul cultivators!"
"What?"
The three elders looked on in astonishment, following the direction Chen Chunan was pointing.
Limited by his abilities, all he could see was a vast expanse of desolation.
The seventh elder looked at Chen Chunan: "Clan leader, they won't come after us, will they?"
Chen Chunan's expression was grave: "It's possible. I'll go check it out first!"
When the two elders heard that Chen Chunan intended to go forward, they immediately tried to dissuade him.
"Chieftain, you mustn't put yourself in danger!"
"We can't go! If they're really coming for us, we'll all fight them together!"
...
the other side
Kong Lin watched as her elder brother led her and her group toward Jiangzhou, her face grim.
She believed that survival was possible in Jiangzhou, but she didn't believe her elder brother's claim that he would no longer harm his daughter.
He thought to himself, "He said he wouldn't sacrifice himself and his daughter again, but now he's going to find his daughter again. I really thought he'd changed his ways, but it turns out he's still the same... Ha!"
Although Kong Deming was awakened from his seclusion by his elder brother, he knew the reason.
He knew that his elder brother was going to atone for his sins with his death today, while the other clansmen, unaware of the truth, were secretly exchanging excited messages. He felt utterly desolate.
The older brother who always gave up his resources for his younger sister since childhood will no longer exist after today.
Kong Delin, who was leading the way, did not pay attention to the appearance of others, but was only immersed in the scene of his father entrusting him with his duties at his sickbed.
"Delin, my life is nearing its end. The responsibility of the Tianhou clan rests on your shoulders. You are the most talented member of our clan; you must protect our people!"
[Father, Uncle Yun has gone to get medicine, you'll be alright! Yes! You'll definitely be alright!]
My injuries were caused by the dragon's powerful magic; they're incurable, as I just said...
"My child, I know. I will certainly ensure the prosperity of our clan. Father, rest assured."
No, don't set your goals too high!
My clan's fortunes are waning, and we will surely face retribution from the dragons in the future. All you need to do is ensure that my clan is not destroyed and that the flame of life is preserved.
Also, you need to take good care of your two younger siblings. They are not as talented as you, and they may never reach the Nascent Soul stage in this lifetime. You must protect them.
I... I remembered my father...
He recalled how, more than a thousand years ago, his father returned severely wounded, his heart filled with anguish, and how he tearfully received the family head's seal at his bedside.
A hint of guilt flashed in Kong Delin's eyes: "Father, I did it. I found a way for the family to survive before I died, but unfortunately, it wasn't very dignified. I didn't do a good job of taking care of my younger siblings, as you asked me to. I put a lot of effort into raising them to the Nascent Soul stage, but I also hurt my third sister. I hope you won't blame me."
...
The group finally arrived at the mouth of the Pingjiang River.
As the ruler of Pingjiang, Chi Mianxi was focused on refining treasures, but how could she not notice the sudden appearance of a powerful aura above Pingjiang?
Curious, she extended her divine sense, and her face turned pale after just one glance.
"Damn it! That bastard's caught up with us, and he brought so many people! Three Nascent Soul cultivators, we're doomed!"
Chi Mianxi gritted his teeth and immediately decided to hide at the bottom of Pingjiang River using the water veins and never come out.