Supreme Tamer

Chapter 1648: Chapter 1508: Mountain Rain Approaches, The New Moon’s Predicament

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The first day of the council meeting covered many issues, mostly revolving around major events that affect the development of all humanity.

For Liu Binglan, who was attending this meeting for the first time, it was surprising to find that oftentimes, when Ning Family Master asked if anyone opposed the decisions, it meant that a city or region could be directly eradicated!

There are innocent people there, but to prevent more innocent people from being affected, these innocents could only disappear from this World along with the ones marked for eradication.

One could only imagine the previous Wupan worm plague.

The decision of the family heads was to dispatch armies directly to the Wupan Continent epidemic area for absolute extermination.

With so many infected by the plague, if such a method were really adopted, it’s unknown how many would die!

Liu Binglan’s heart was ultimately pure and kind, and thinking of the cruelty of the troops towards the infected, she felt a surge of hope that Yu Suo could really solve the plague that affected hundreds of millions.

Each issue presented by the family heads at the meeting had occurred in the past 20 years, as well as some hidden problems left from 20 years ago.

Just like the Ogre King of Flying Mountain, who would appear in human cities every once in a while and feed on living humans. The number of people who have died under the fierce fangs of this Ogre King is uncountable.

These terrifying events have been going on for a hundred years, and the history of Struggle Land’s central region records every one of these bloody events. However, the issue of the Ogre King remains unresolved to this day.

On one hand, the Ogre King’s strength is extremely powerful, and on the other hand, the monster is elusive, its dwelling place unfound. Just two years ago, another cannibalism incident occurred, shocking the entire central region of Struggle Land and spreading panic among the people.

“It’s really unexpected… The previous news said it was a disaster, but who would have thought it was actually an ogre, lurking in the Human Domain.” A representative of an Independent Territory mentioned beside Liu Binglan’s seat.

Liu Binglan had also heard about this matter; indeed, the initial reports said it was a disaster. It’s likely that the incident was deliberately covered up, and only at this Liangkun Mountain Conference might the truth be revealed.

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“Now let’s talk about the Northern Territory.” The elder of the Hidden-Pupil Royal Family began to speak.

“Who is the manager of the Northern Territory?” asked the old family master.

Liu Binglan was puzzled. Although the Northern Territory is also a large Territory, there seemed to be no reason for it to be discussed in the Liangkun Mountain Conference, right?

With a modest bow, Liu Binglan gestured to the old family master of the Hidden Pupil that the Northern Territory was under the management of New Moon Land.

The Northern Territory had long been a treasured spot contested by Struggle Land’s Major Powers, and it was finally decided that the territory would be divided based on rankings from the Outstanding Competition.

With Chu Mu winning the champion of the Outstanding Competition, New Moon Land thus obtained the largest management rights over the Northern Territory.

“The Northern Territory is adjacent to the Flower Clan World. The Flower Clan has sent messengers stating that some of their Flower type Sub-clans are dying off, and they blame us humans for this, intending to take revenge. Therefore, we must build fortresses in the Northern Territory to strengthen defenses. After consultation between our two Great Royal Families, we have decided to reclaim the Northern Territory and allocate it to various Major Powers for constructing border defenses,” the old master of the Hidden Pupil clan stated.

The old family head spoke with a tone so firm it was like a command, showing no intention of discussing the matter!

Upon hearing this, Liu Binglan immediately felt an inexplicable surge of anger!

The Northern Territory now belonged to New Moon Land, leased privately to various powers. The words of the old master of the Hidden Pupil were akin to dividing the land of the landlords among the tenants by force; how was this any different from outright robbery?

“Representative of New Moon Land, if you have no other objections, please sign on this document,” the old master of the Hidden Pupil said.

This old man didn’t intend to give Liu Binglan a chance to speak at all.

Liu Binglan even saw Fire Lady, Wind Sect Master, Wang Kuan, Ruan Lei, and many other forces that deliberately excluded New Moon Land, all wearing smiles on their faces.

It seems they were all waiting for this moment!

“The Northern Territory is the private land of Our New Moon Land. Why should it be divided among all the powers? I disagree,” Liu Binglan spoke with firm resolve.

“I have already mentioned, the Flower Clan World’s Sub-clans are seeking revenge against us humans. The messenger has already warned us of this. The Northern Territory is an excellent defense line, and it must have sufficient defensive capabilities. This is a requisition considering the safety of the northern civilians of Struggle Land,” said the old master of Hidden Pupil calmly.

“Requisition? How is that different from deprivation?” Liu Binglan stated coldly.

Liu Binglan could already feel it; this was a blatant targeting!

To strip what rightfully belonged to New Moon Land!

“Liu Binglan, be mindful of your tone. You should know who you are speaking to!” Fire Lady timely intervened!

“One thing you should make clear is that when matters are brought up at the Liangkun Mountain Conference, there is no concept of individuality or specific powers. We cannot let the northern citizens of Struggle Land be put at risk of their lives just because New Moon Land needs to extract heavy taxes and resources from the Northern Territory. You are allowed to disagree, but the final decision will be made by a vote of everyone present,” the old master of the Hidden Pupil Royal Family said calmly.

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Liu Binglan felt a sinking feeling in her heart.

Voting by everyone?

Our New Moon Land now hardly has any allies left, and even without the vote, Liu Binglan already knew what the outcome would be.

The matter was almost a foregone conclusion, and Liu Binglan could already see the mocking smile on Fire Lady’s face; it’s as if she had long known that things would take this trajectory!

Liu Binglan wanted to speak, yet what can she say now?

During the vote, out of more than two hundred people, up to one hundred and seventy believed it should be done as the old family head suggested!

Looking at one greedy vote after another, Liu Binglan suddenly felt somewhat powerless.

She had previously sensed the hidden confrontation in the exchanges and words, but she never would have thought that the matter of the Northern Territory would be brought up at the Liangkun Mountain Conference, let alone through such a domineering conscription!

“Old Master Gu, I have objections,” she said.

When the situation appeared to be completely lopsided, this was the only voice of opposition besides Liu Binglan’s.

“There should be a time limit set, and after this period, the territory should be returned to its owner,” said a man’s voice at that moment.

Liu Binglan looked toward the source of the voice and saw that it was Divine Sect Leader Xiao Xue’ang who was sitting in the decision-making seat.

“Judge Xiao, why do you oppose this? As a judge of the Divine Sect, do you wish to see the northern part of our Struggle Land struck by disaster?” Old Master Gu said.

“The conscription is fine, but there should be a time limit set to it. After the time limit, the territory should be returned to its owner intact,” Xiao Xue’ang said calmly.

“A time limit? But how can we know how long the Flower Clan seeking revenge against us will persist?” said Old Master Gu Xinshui of the Xuan Sect.

“By then, defenses will already have been established, and it won’t matter who is in control; why then not return it to its original owner?” Xiao Xue’ang argued.

“I also think a time limit should be added. The party whose territory is being conscripted has contributed their valuable land to this hidden danger, which is the greatest contribution; deserving respect and encouragement. After the hidden danger is gone, the territory should naturally revert to the original owner,” finally spoke a family head with white temples from the family seats.

This was the first statement made by the family head of the Hidden-Pupil Royal Family during the conference.

Previously, other than reacting during the vote, most of the time he maintained an observer’s posture.

“Tao’s Family Head makes a good point.”

“Yeah, I also believe it should be so,” others agreed.

Seeing that many people agreed with Judge Xiao and Tao’s Family Head, the Old Master of the Hidden-Pupil Royal Family said, “Then let’s add a time limit. The contract will be amended by my people, and it will be delivered to the mountain villa of the New Moon Land’s representative when ready. Let’s settle it this way.”

Liu Binglan knew that she had virtually no say in such a meeting and could only maintain her silence.

“Madame Liu, this is all the help I can offer,” Xiao Xue’ang turned back to glance at Liu Binglan, conveying to her with Mental Sound.

“I am very grateful,” Liu Binglan looked at him appreciatively.

The fact that Xiao Xue’ang stood up at this time was indeed a big help to our New Moon Land; otherwise, the territory that originally belonged to New Moon Land at the north end would have been inexplicably carved up by those people, becoming permanently theirs, which would have been a heavy blow to the development of New Moon Land.

Furthermore, Xiao Xue’ang standing up for New Moon Land when the votes were overwhelmingly decided, in itself made this Main Judge offend some people.

After the matter was decided, Liu Binglan was anxious and at this moment, she noticed Yu Suo’s eyes looking at her, as if she had something to say.

“This might just be a small wave. Tomorrow we will discuss something even more significant, and if I’m not wrong, they will have an even stronger offensive,” Yu Suo communicated to Liu Binglan through Mental Sound.

“What will it be?” Liu Binglan felt an even deeper sense of dread.

“I’ve already guessed who is behind this targeting of New Moon Land, but I do not know what other methods they will use to deal with us. There were 170 votes in favor today, and I know this cannot be reversed. Some of my people also voted in favor,” Yu Suo said.

“How many people do you have?” Liu Binglan asked.

This number of votes was the most direct indicator of exactly how many allies and enemies New Moon Land currently had in this one-sided situation which Liu Binglan did not anticipate.

“Not many, but not few either. Let’s see how things go in tomorrow’s conference. The opposition is fierce this time, and if things don’t look right tomorrow, my people will choose to vote in favor again. There’s no need for you to struggle too much. New Moon Land has been too sharp-edged and is ultimately no match for those major powers. It’s best to yield when possible and preserve what needs to be preserved,” Yu Suo said.

(Edited. Gu Xisha has passed away, it should be Old Master Gu Xinshui of the Xuan Immortal Sect. Apologies for the typo carried over by input prediction…)(.)

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