Lords of Hegemony: Conquer from the Mermaids

Chapter 77 Another Player

There was no suspense in the following battle. The water snake populations and sea turtle populations were all wiped out by Meng Zheng and the fish people.

Harvested two bronze treasure chests.

As for the corpses, they were all eaten by Hong Lei, and the fishermen tied the turtle shells to Hong Lei's back with water plants, preparing to pull them back to the tribe.

Today, they wiped out nearly ten monster groups, big and small. Meng Zheng, Hong Lei, and the Yanling Silver-Horned Beast all felt very tired.

If we continue to stay outside, danger is inevitable. Going back to the tribe to rest and recuperate will be more beneficial for the subsequent battles.

Upon returning to the tribe, Meng Zheng and his team received a warm welcome.

The mermaid and fishman laborers who were working gathered around to welcome their beloved chief.

The fish-man guards puffed out their chests and raised their heads, looking extremely proud.

Meng Zheng first asked the fishermen to unload the turtle shells and pile them in an open space in the center of the tribe.

These turtle shells are ready to be handed over to Mr. Tang for processing. They will be used to build more solid fortifications or made into defensive equipment, which are both very good choices.

If used properly, it can definitely add an extra layer of security to the tribe.

Afterwards, Meng Zheng opened two bronze treasure chests. In the first treasure chest, he found some precious herbs and several bottles of spiritual power recovery pills. These were valuable items. Although spiritual stones could restore spiritual power, they needed to be slowly transformed and absorbed.

The elixir is different. Once you eat it, you can quickly restore your strength.

I quickly opened the second treasure chest. Ding ding dang dong, in addition to the required spirit stones, there were also several bottles of recovery elixirs. It seemed that the system knew that a siege was about to happen, and began to provide logistical supplies to the lords.

Several were opened in a row, and they were either elixirs or weapons and equipment, all good things, but none of them could be used by Meng Zheng, so they could only be put in the warehouse and distributed after Shen Zhan and others came back.

Jiang Bin came over and said, "Chief, the territory's supplies are almost fully stockpiled, and the tribesmen are ready for battle."

Meng Zheng nodded upon hearing this, his expression solemn yet resolute. He knew that, despite the tribe's thorough preparations, the upcoming battle would not be easy. After all, even if a swarm of monsters capable of launching a siege was cleared out beforehand, it would still be a struggle.

"Jiang Bin, you've done a great job," Meng Zheng praised. "Continue to oversee the supply reserves and ensure they are adequate. Also, pay attention to the emotions of the tribesmen and ensure they remain calm and united during the battle."

Jiang Bin responded respectfully, then turned and left to continue his duties.

Meng Zheng turned to look at Hong Lei and the Rock Spirit Silver Horned Beast beside him. These two powerful beasts also looked exhausted and were floating in the water to rest. Meng Zheng gently patted their heads as a gesture of comfort.

"You've worked hard, go back and have a good rest." Meng Zheng said softly, "The next battle will still require your strength."

Hong Lei and the Yanling Silver-Horned Beast seemed to understand Meng Zheng's words. They growled, turned around and left, looking for a place to rest.

Meng Zhengze stood alone in the central clearing of the tribe, looking at the piles of turtle shells and the mountains of supplies in the warehouse, and a surge of pride welled up in his heart. He knew that these supplies and fortifications were earned through the sweat and wisdom of the tribesmen, the result of their efforts to protect their homeland.

"We will definitely win." Meng Zheng secretly swore in his heart, "For the sake of the tribe, for the sake of our homeland, we must not lose!"

Meng Zheng then turned and walked towards his own residence, preparing to rest for a while to recover his strength for the upcoming battle. He knew that as the leader of the tribe, he must always remain sober and calm in order to lead the tribe to victory.

Not long after resting, a patrolling sea yaksha came over and said, "My lord, our leader is back!" "Li Gen is back? Come on, let's go and take a look!" Jiang Tao and Li Gen were in charge of the northern war zone. This direction was closer to the mainland and had relatively fewer monster groups.

But Meng Zheng thought that it would take some time for the two of them to wipe out more than a dozen monster groups.

With their strength, it would be no problem for them to spend the night outside the tribe. I didn't expect them to come back so soon.

Meng Zheng's heart trembled upon hearing this. Li Gen's early return might indicate a new development in the northern theater of operations. He quickly gathered his thoughts and followed the patrolling Yaksha to greet him.

When we arrived at the edge of the tribe, we saw Li Gen, Jiang Tao and Jiang Bin chatting and laughing together. Looking at their expressions, although they looked a little tired, they were mostly filled with the joy of victory.

Meng Zheng stepped forward and said with a smile, "Li Gen, you're back? How's the situation in the northern war zone?"

Li Gen bowed and replied, "My Lord, the situation in the northern battle zone is better than we expected. Although there are many monster swarms, their strength is not too strong. It didn't take long for the two of us to wipe them out one by one. However, during the search, we found some anomalies."

"Oh? What's unusual?" Meng Zheng frowned slightly when he heard this, and an ominous premonition arose in his heart.

Li Gen said solemnly, "We've discovered that several monster colonies appear to have been cleared out by other forces. Furthermore, these forces were extremely cautious, and the monster corpses were disposed of thoroughly, leaving no trace. We suspect that other lords' forces may be operating in secret."

Meng Zheng's heart sank upon hearing this. If there truly were other lords operating in secret, their purpose was likely to prepare for a monster siege. Like the Canghai Tribe, their goal was to preemptively eliminate some of the monster swarms and thus gain an advantage in the upcoming siege.

This situation undoubtedly made Meng Zheng feel more pressure.

A lord who has such an understanding is definitely a visionary person.

Moreover, the north is very close to the land, and the previous patrolling Yakshas did not discover the existence of the Destiny Man.

This force is most likely a land lord. The fact that they were able to enter Tianyu Lake and wipe out the monster swarms means that this force also has the ability to fight on water.

Meng Zheng thought to himself that this lord who acted in secret was indeed a considerable threat.

However, Meng Zheng was not too worried. As long as it was not an indigenous tribe, there was no need to worry about a sneak attack on the Canghai tribe.

Nowadays, all player territories must prepare for monster sieges.

Only after the monster siege is settled will we need to consider guarding against possible sneak attacks or interference from this mysterious force.

"Li Gen, you've worked hard," Meng Zheng said solemnly. "Have you made any other discoveries about this mysterious force?"

Li Gen shook his head and replied, "My Lord, we haven't found many clues. However, judging by the monster swarms we've cleared, this force's strength shouldn't be underestimated. They acted swiftly and covertly, clearly well prepared."

Meng Zheng nodded. He knew that he had to respond as soon as possible, otherwise if this mysterious force suddenly launched an attack after the monsters attacked the city, the tribe would likely fall into an irreversible situation.

"Li Gen, take a break. Tomorrow, go investigate the situation in the east and find this hidden tribe for me. At the same time, strengthen patrols and vigilance around the tribe. If you discover anything suspicious, report it to me immediately."

"Yes, Patriarch!" Li Gen responded respectfully with his fists clasped.

"Li Gen, Jiang Tao, you have worked hard. Go back and rest first!" While communicating with Li Gen and others, Tang Yu also came back.

(End of this chapter)