Chapter 1285: Taking Charge of the White Tiger Clan

The White Tiger Third Leader met his end at Xu Yang's hand.

However, immediately after this, Xu Yang, the undisputed leader of the team, showed no intention of exploiting the defeated White Tiger leader. Instead, he slowly turned to face the surrounding White Tiger tribesmen, revealing his true identity.

Once they grasped their leader's intention, Queen Talia and the rest of the team also followed Xu Yang's lead.

As expected, upon witnessing the scene before them, the White Tiger warriors instinctively recoiled several steps, frozen in place with stunned expressions.

"You... you all..."

Xu Yang stood with his hands clasped behind his back, calmly smiling at the White Tiger warriors. He showed not the slightest hint of aggression, exuding a peaceful and naturally gentle aura.

"There's no need to be nervous. I know you must have many questions, and I will answer them for you one by one. After that, I will also give all of you White Tiger warriors an opportunity to choose your own destiny anew."

"This individual beside me is Queen Talia of the Serpentfolk. She was formerly a tribal leader subordinate to the Tiger King clan, but now she commands five of the eight major tribes under the Tiger King's dominion, having earned the collective support of their people."

"As her companions, our sole purpose in coming to the Tiger King clan is to initiate a new systemic reform. You yourselves know, better than I can describe, the lives you've led daily under the dominion of the Tiger King clan's three leaders, and how little your strength has advanced over the years. You've had enough of it all!"

"However, lacking the power or means to resist, you were forced to endure. But things are different now: the Third Leader has fallen, and the other two leaders of the Tiger King clan will soon follow."

"Provided you are willing to join our team and pledge allegiance to Queen Talia of the Serpentfolk as your new leader – replacing the Tiger King clan and becoming the new ruler of the Tiger King territory within the Ten King's Division – all of you warriors will receive fair opportunities for cultivation. Moreover, Queen Talia will not only preserve your right to free cultivation but will also safeguard you, becoming the guardian of this region."

As expected, Xu Yang's words greatly invigorated all the White Tiger warriors, who had been oppressed for far too long. Xu Yang had judged correctly: the White Tiger warriors would not offer significant resistance. Having already chosen to act against their own Third Leader, they would not object to being led by members of another clan.

For the chance to embrace such a new order of cultivation, they were willing to sacrifice even their lives.

"We no longer wish to live like slaves. The ceaseless, dark labor and meager cultivation resources constantly drain our vitality. The energy we receive daily is utterly insufficient to replenish our massive physical exertion. This is simply an unfair exchange we've been forced to endure."

Among the White Tiger warriors, a highly respected elder suddenly stepped forward and spoke, articulating the collective sentiment of his people.

In truth, the White Tiger warriors already viewed Xu Yang and his companions as their sole hope for a new life.

"We are willing to support the Serpentfolk Queen as our new leader! Provided you can truly fulfill the promise you just made."

Xu Yang smiled in satisfaction and turned to Talia. Knowing how clever she was, Talia immediately made the promise without hesitation, and the Soul Oath descended once more.

Upon witnessing the light of the oath descend into the depths of Queen Talia's soul, all the White Tiger warriors immediately dropped to one knee, cheering "Long live Queen Talia" and proclaiming her their new leader.

With Xu Yang's approval, Queen Talia issued her first decree, benefiting the White Tiger warriors: all energy sources within the mystic realm suited to them were to be equally distributed for everyone to absorb, rather than being claimed by Talia and her companions.

Upon hearing this command, the White Tiger warriors became overwhelmed with excitement, emitting continuous, fierce roars, as if defending the glory of their new Queen, Talia, through these sounds.

Witnessing the complete submission of the White Tiger warriors, a great weight was lifted from the hearts of Xu Yang's team. With their support, conquering the Tiger King clan would now be significantly easier.

In fact, based on Xu Yang's extensive experience in conflict, dismantling a top-tier power group is more effectively achieved by undermining it from within and winning over some of its members, rather than through brute force conquest.

After all, such a conquest doesn't entail the massacre of all adversaries; instead, it means spiritually replacing their original beliefs and becoming a new guiding beacon for their souls.

Before a race's faith can collapse, a significant breach must first emerge. This initial group of White Tiger warriors who pledged allegiance to Talia represented the largest crack in the Tiger King clan's system of belief. Fortunately, Xu Yang's team capitalized on this opportunity.

"From this moment forward, you are our White Tiger clan's new leaders. Neither the Second Leader nor the Tiger King Venerable holds any authority over us! After all, the strongest among the White Tigers has already betrayed our tribe's beliefs. The glory of the Tiger clan must, in the end, be reshaped through this transformation!"

Upon hearing the White Tiger warriors' heartfelt declaration, Queen Talia finally revealed a smile of relief and satisfaction. She keenly understood that all she possessed was bestowed upon her by Xu Yang, and it all felt truly like a dream.

A mere month ago, she had been plagued by how to conquer the Scorpion clan. Yet now, she was the leader commanding the majority of the Tiger King clan within the Ten King's Domain!

As the White Tiger warriors dispersed under Queen Talia's guidance, orderly absorbing their respective energy sources, Xu Yang's team immediately gathered at the very center of the formation, gazing at the purplish-black aura radiating from its core.

"This should be the core of the Six Harmonies Formation, the ultimate nexus from which the Third Leader previously absorbed power. If anyone among you wishes to obtain the purest remaining energy from this formation, I can assist them."

Xu Yang spoke, his gaze sweeping over his team members.

He and Little Flower naturally had no need for it. Xuanwu, being a clone, was also unable to absorb this life force essence.

The White Tiger youth, possessing the will of a divine beast, likewise had no need for this external energy supply.