At the camp of the Crimson Star Tribe.

At this moment of totem advancement, Enzo discovered he could sense the subtle movements of tiny organisms.He could perceive life activities within a radius of a hundred meters.And he could also manipulate plant growth with impunity. Not only did this consume much less energy than before, but its effectiveness was also much stronger.

It was a completely new sensation, as if breaking through some kind of boundary.

However, none of the other tribe members seemed to notice.

Beside the gathered new members of the tribe, Tia swallowed the meat soup in her bowl in one gulp, then turned to Clara and said, “Ms. Clara. I’ll go rest first. Call me if you need anything.”

Clara nodded and said, “Go ahead.”

It was approaching evening, with the sky not yet completely dark. Resting at this time seemed a bit early, but Clara could see the sorrow hidden behind Tia’s smile and couldn’t help but feel pity.

No one could survive indefinitely in the jungle.

In the jungle, only death was eternal.

Tia had previously lived among the Crimson Star Tribe and knew everyone in the tribe, especially the priest Sovita. Despite complaining before that Sovita hadn’t let her become tribe’s warrior, Sovita had nonetheless been the best elder to Tia, offering her a lot of help.

Sovita’s sudden death had hit Tia hard, making it difficult for her to accept for a while.

Although she appeared largely unaffected, it was only surface-level. During the battle with the plunderers of the Chew Bone Tribe, Clara could sense Tia’s intense hatred and fury.

Now, with the destruction of the Chew Bone Tribe, Tia’s desire for revenge had been fulfilled.

Yet it was at this moment that her grief seemed uncontrollable.

When Enzo finished speaking and sat back down, Clara raised Tia’s current state.

After listening, Enzo sighed and said, “Let her have a good sleep.”

After Sovita’s death, Enzo had also noticed this, which was why he hadn’t stopped Tia from joining the fight. He quietly watched over her, providing healing when Tia might encounter danger, allowing her to better release her inner sorrow.

This was something Tia ultimately needed to experience, the price of growth.

Before long, night fell.

All the new members found themselves a flat spot to rest, discussing the Crimson Star Tribe and envisioning a brighter future. Slowly, amidst their conversations, they drifted off to sleep.

With the Battle squad patrolling, they slept soundly, free from worries about encountering danger.

Enzo returned to the cave where Tia was staying, the only brick structure used now for conducting management meetings.

Outside the cave, Amy was simmering potatoes in a clay pot.

Seeing Enzo return, she quickly handed him a cooled, peeled potato and smiled as he took a bite. She then reported, “Lord Enzo, I’ve had the potatoes you ripened dug up. We’ve stored some and kept others as seeds.”

Amy hesitated, her expression troubled.

Enzo prompted, “Just say what’s on your mind.”

Amy nodded and continued, “The food stored in the tribe can only last for up to seven days, including the Giant Mountain Turtle you killed by the lake and the fish killed by the giant turtle.”

Food shortage was currently the biggest issue.

However, after sensing the advancement of the Leaf Totem of the Life Tree, this problem wouldn’t be as severe.

The totem’s advancement significantly boosted plant growth.

Enzo reassured, “Don’t worry, I have a plan for this.”

With that said, Enzo entered the cave and sat beside the sleeping Tia. Closing his eyes, he sensed the completion of the Leaf Totem of the Life Tree’s advancement within his body.

The original leaf-shaped totem disappeared, transforming into a small sapling.

It was adorned with some little leaves.

This change in totem appearance was vastly different from before, and in terms of abilities, it was on a completely different level. Enzo keenly felt the immense energy contained within the sapling totem. If he willed it, he could ripen over a hundred plants instantly and manipulate plants within a hundred-meter radius.

Of course, this would consume a tremendous amount of energy.

It was best not to use it unless absolutely necessary.

In addition to the increased energy, the healing and stimulating abilities of the Leaf Totem had also greatly strengthened. It seemed possible that by infusing sufficient totem power. Ordinary plants could be transformed into supernatural ones.

However, the specifics of this transformation would need to be determined through experimentation.

Undoubtedly, this was a positive development. With enough potatoes and sweet potatoes ripened, it would be possible to feed the current members of the tribe, resolving the issue of food shortage.

As for whether they would tire of eating them, that was not a concern for Enzo at the moment.

Survival was the top priority.

At this moment, Amy also entered the cave. She leaned against Enzo, her furry tail brushing against him, and softly said, “Lord Enzo, it’s late now. You need to rest.”

Apart from handling daily affairs of the tribe, taking care of Enzo was also part of Amy’s responsibilities.

Enzo did not refuse. He was indeed feeling tired.

Before long, both of them drifted off to sleep. the camp of the tribe also fell into silence.

However, while the members of the Crimson Star Tribe could sleep soundly, it was not the same for the other tribes.

…

In the Giant Bear Tribe.

After rescuing over a dozen tribe members abducted by the plunderers of the Chew Bone Tribe and bringing them back to their tribe, Gene received a warm welcome from the people of the Giant Bear Tribe. They celebrated and praised him enthusiastically.

Gene blushed slightly at their praise.

He knew very well that saving his people and destroying the Chew Bone Tribe were not his achievements.

To prevent this misconception from spreading, Gene gathered his people and personally explained the truth of what happened. He emphasized, “From now on, show respect to any member of the Crimson Star Tribe you encounter in the jungle! If I catch anyone causing trouble, I won’t hesitate to punish them!”

The tribe members responded weakly, “Yes, Lord Priest.”

Gene had anticipated that stating the truth would dampen the morale of his people, but it was necessary. He didn’t want the Giant Bear Tribe to become enemies with the Crimson Star Tribe.

Similar situations were unfolding in other tribes as well.

The warriors who had followed Gene to the valley of the Chew Bone Tribe had witnessed the terrifying scene of Enzo controlling vines to swiftly defeat over a hundred plunderers. Faced with such immense power, numbers became insignificant. With just the priest alone, a whole tribe could be brought to ruin.

Such power was both awe-inspiring and intimidating to them, fostering both admiration and fear among them.

They were keenly aware that the era belonging to the Crimson Star Tribe had arrived in this jungle.

However, Enzo agreed to let them bring back their tribe members. In response to the slander by Lott, the messenger from the Giant Bear Tribe, he only killed Lott and did not vent his anger on others. From these points, the Crimson Star Tribe did not appear to be brutal. Additionally, the existence of such a powerful tribe ensured the peace of this forest region.

In summary, a new era had dawned.

…

On the other side, in the Venom Tribe.

Priest Lucy had finally obtained the coveted barren mountain’s scepter. Despite being moved by Enzo’s words, the joy brought by the scepter outweighed any reservations. Upon returning to her tribe, she couldn’t wait to experiment with it.

She took out several essences of supernatural creatures and recited a special incantation.

The scepter absorbed these essences, emitting a faint blue glow that condensed into a map, marking a specific location.

Perplexed, Priest Lucy muttered to herself, “What is this?”

According to her knowledge gleaned from the remnants of bamboo scraps, sacrificing items to the scepter could yield extremely rare treasures or even enhance one’s own power. However, the amount required for sacrifice was considerable, akin to the Chew Bone Tribe’s practice of sacrificing members from other tribes

The idea Lucy clearly did not entertain.

Nevertheless, the sacrifice had been made, leaving Lucy no choice but to record the map on bamboo and carve it with a stone knife to ensure she wouldn’t forget.

After completing these tasks, she called for Jessica.

Jessica eagerly ran in, asking, “Grandma, tell me about wiping out the Chew Bone Tribe today.”

Due to safety concerns, Priest Lucy hadn’t allowed Jessica to accompany them. Fortunately, when the members of the Crimson Star Tribe left the lakeside camp, they had also sent Betta over, which eased Jessica’s resistance.

However, the giant bear Betta, had been mostly sleeping these days.

Jessica felt somewhat bored.

Lucy didn’t refuse and began narrating the events.

Naturally, she portrayed Enzo as incredibly formidable, and Jessica’s eyes gleamed with admiration as she listened.

Seeing Jessica’s admiration, Priest Lucy smiled and asked teasingly, “Jessica, when will you conquer Enzo?”

The word “conquer” carried a special meaning.

Jessica instantly lowered her head, fumbling for words and unsure how to respond.

Priest Lucy didn’t press further. In her view, as long as Jessica was willing, dealing with Enzo wouldn’t be a big problem. If necessary, she could even prepare special potions to create opportunities for them.

…

Meanwhile, in the now extinct Chagga Tribe.

Crue returned once again to this place, digging into the ground of his cave dwelling. From a black stone box, he retrieved a blue crystal that was similar in size to the barren mountain’s scepter but emitted a dazzling blue light and a powerful aura.

Crue immediately placed the blue crystal back into the black stone box.

He then moved to the grassy area outside the valley where the Chew Bone Tribe once resided.

The scent of blood from the plunderers’ corpses attracted numerous wild beasts, but Crue swiftly dispatched them with wind blades. Taking out the blue crystal, he recited strange incantations, causing a humanoid phantom to materialize above one of the corpses.

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