C50 The Huge Hidden Danger

Jiang Que needed only about two hours to vanquish the two ferocious beasts that had previously bested him.

Despite not having advanced in his own cultivation level, the formidable power of the new cultivation method had markedly enhanced his strength.

Having dealt with them, he made his way back to the Flame Mountain Tribe.

Upon returning to the valley, Jiang Que didn't go straight into the wooden house; instead, he sent for the High Priest.

Now that the new cultivation method had been successfully developed, aside from occasionally handling the ferocious beasts that the Four Great Armies couldn't manage, he was free to focus on his cultivation and improve his level.

But first, he needed to pass on the complete Cloud Stepping Spell and the basic version of the new cultivation method.

His goal was to significantly boost the Flame Mountain Tribe's collective power.

Currently, the average cultivation level among the tribe members was only at Energy Condensation Stage Level 8.

It would take at least a month for most to utilize Spirit Stones and advance to Spirit Release Stage Level 1, which was the prerequisite for learning the complete Cloud Stepping Spell.

In theory, it was premature to start teaching the complete Cloud Stepping Spell.

Yet, Jiang Que believed sooner was better.

Previously, he had waited until over twenty clansmen had reached the Spirit Release Stage before he began teaching the Chaos Spell suitable for that level.

The delay was partly because he was preoccupied with developing the Cloud Stepping Spell and lacked the time to cultivate. For safety's sake, he had decided to postpone this task.

Additionally, even if the tribe's prodigies learned the Spirit Release Stage Chaos Spell ahead of others, they would still need time to cultivate and gradually elevate their cultivation level to see a real enhancement in their strength.

The current circumstances were different.

Once the tribe's prodigies mastered the complete Cloud Stepping Spell and the basic version of the new cultivation method, their power would skyrocket, putting them leagues ahead of the average clansmen.

This would effectively result in a tremendous boost to the tribe's high-end combat capabilities.

It was akin to how, just a few days prior, Jiang Que had struggled against three ferocious beasts, yet now he could effortlessly dispatch them.

A genius like Pann Qiu can now easily slay ferocious beasts that were once beyond their capabilities, eliminating the need for his intervention.

This will save him time when venturing out to confront such beasts.

More crucially, as a talent like Pann Qiu grows in strength, he can subdue and command a greater number of ferocious beasts, which will significantly accelerate the expansion of his sphere of influence.

To date, his controlled territory spans 160,000 square kilometers.

His talent bonus has reached 16%.

Moreover, the rate at which his sphere of influence grows has climbed to 5,000 square kilometers daily.

With an increasing number of ferocious beasts under his control, the pace of his territorial expansion will only quicken.

Once he ascends to a higher realm, the demands on his talent for devising new cultivation methods will undoubtedly multiply.

Jiang Que must enhance his talent swiftly to craft the cultivation methods he envisions after his ascension.

"Patriarch!" The High Priest arrived in haste.

Jiang Que commanded, "Dispatch a messenger to the leaders of the Four Great Armies, instructing them to assemble in the valley at dawn tomorrow with all clansmen who have advanced to the Spirit Release Stage."

The High Priest hesitated, "As our domain grows, our manpower dwindles. The tribe is increasingly dependent on the ferocious beasts that have sworn fealty to the Human Race for further expansion."

"Each army has gathered numerous powerful beasts. If we recall all clansmen at the Spirit Release Stage, those beasts loyal to us may revolt."

Jiang Que's brow furrowed at the thought.

Indeed, this was a considerable concern, even a potential major threat.

As the sphere of influence of the Flame Mountain Tribe expands, the shortage of people becomes more acute.

To sustain expansion, reliance on the subdued ferocious beasts is essential.

Yet, the more formidable the beast, the more intelligent it is. Their submission to the Human Race is born of compulsion, not genuine allegiance.

It's possible that one day, they could unite to deliver a lethal strike against the Human Race, overturning its dominion completely.

He needed to devise a cultivation method capable of controlling ferocious beasts.

The first technique Jiang Que considered was Dripping Blood to Identify the Master.

But he quickly dismissed the idea.

To date, he had not developed anything akin to Divine Sense.

He surmised that Dripping Blood to Identify the Master simply meant infusing his Divine Sense and Spirit Power into his blood, then dropping it onto the Crystal Core of the ferocious beasts.

Using Divine Sense for remote manipulation, Jiang Que could instantly leverage the Spirit Power in his blood to either stimulate or obliterate the Crystal Core.

The Crystal Core was the life force of the ferocious beasts.

If a beast's Crystal Core were tampered with or destroyed, it would endure excruciating pain or death.

This method was the optimal deterrent against rebellion among the beasts.

Should Jiang Que succeed, he would effectively compensate for the shortage of manpower.

Indeed, this was a significant and valuable endeavor.

However, without Divine Sense, Jiang Que was unable to create a cultivation method that controlled the life and death of ferocious beasts by making them acknowledge a master.

This substantial risk would have to wait until he developed Divine Sense.

For now, Jiang Que was left with a temporary solution.

After some thought, he instructed, "Have the Four Great Armies retain a group of soldiers at the Spirit Release Stage who can subdue the ferocious beasts."

"Understood!" the High Priest agreed.

With nothing more to add, Jiang Que returned to his cabin.

"Jiang Que has suddenly called back the clan's prodigies. Could it be to impart the complete Cloud Stepping Spell and a new cultivation method?"

"All psychologists and analysts have reached the same verdict. In roughly one to one and a half months, Jiang Que will disclose the full Cloud Stepping Spell and the new cultivation method."

"The primary reason is that Jiang Que remains driven. His chief aim is to enhance the capabilities of the Tribe People."

"He's postponing the dissemination of the cultivation method for his own safety."

"Given Jiang Que's nature, he would never place himself at risk. He doesn't trust anyone."

"Among the Flame Mountain Tribe, Pann Qiu was the earliest to interact with Jiang Que. Despite being a stunning beauty who admired him, she still failed to earn Jiang Que's trust."

In the Flame Mountain Tribe, while a prodigy like Pann Qiu doesn't quite match Jiang Que's talent, her cultivation level has surpassed his since he dedicated two months to developing a new cultivation method.

Jiang Que's edge now lies solely in the complete Cloud Stepping Spell and his innovative cultivation method.

Given the situation, it's unthinkable for him to share the full Cloud Stepping Spell and the new cultivation method, as it would only add unnecessary risks.

"That makes sense!"

Jiang Que is actually quite amiable. His disposition has served him well, particularly after the influx of nearly twenty thousand convicts with dubious motives to the Exile Planet, helping him steer clear of deceit.

Therefore, Jiang Que must have summoned Pann Qiu and the others for a specific purpose.

"If we're eager to master the complete Cloud Stepping Spell and the new cultivation method, we'd best wait another month or two."

"Now that a felon has infiltrated the Flame Mountain Tribe and begun to lay traps for Jiang Que, one wonders if he can withstand the allure."

Resisting temptation will be tough for Jiang Que. Despite his remarkable intellect, he's always been devoted to his practice and the creation of cultivation methods, paying little attention to tribal affairs.

Moreover, Jiang Que hails from the Wilderness Era, an age that revered strength above all, leaving him inexperienced with deceit. He's likely to fall for tricks in the initial stages.

"If the Federation Parliament dispatched the criminal, it could work out in our favor."

The live stream's audience buzzed with lively debate.