Chapter 1155: Chapter 1155
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While Du You was steadily growing in power, the White Fox High Priest finally managed to contact the other Fox People through the former Saintess. After months of persuasion, the Fox People’s upper class finally gathered together.
The High Priest looked at the representatives of the Fox People seated before him and at last, a smile curved the corner of his mouth.
Perhaps in the eyes of the High Priest, the mere fact that these representatives could come here proved the prestige of the White Fox Clan. Though he was offering them benefits now, sooner or later, they would all have to return to the rule of the White Fox Clan.
The Fox People Clan now had Five Major Branches besides the White Fox. The most powerful was the Red Fox Clan, followed by the Yellow Fox Clan, only slightly weaker than the Red Fox, but in reality, the strengths of both clans were quite similar.
Those weaker than these two clans were the Black Fox Clan and the Gray Fox Clan, and the weakest branch was the Brown Fox Clan. But even the weakest Brown Fox Clan was still far stronger than the White Fox.
Whether it was due to a curse or because they had lived in safety too long without battle, the might of the White Fox Clan had dwindled, and even their numbers were declining. The once powerful White Fox royal family had fallen so far that they now merely occupied a corner, far from matching any of the other Fox People branches.
The reason they came was because the White Fox were still their leaders, at least nominally. The benefits this time were too great; otherwise, their chieftains would not be interested nor care about the orders of the White Fox.
At this moment, several representatives of the Fox People were looking askance at the High Priest. Although they maintained politeness on the surface, their eyes revealed dissatisfaction and disdain. The White Fox were in such a state and still putting on airs, utterly ridiculous.
They had heard that, aside from their leader, only the old man before them in the White Fox Clan was a fifth-tier. And any of them could easily send a fifth-tier representative. Although the people present might not necessarily defeat the High Priest, each one of them was fifth-tier. Any two of them teaming up, and the High Priest would undoubtedly be defeated.
If the High Priest’s legacy hadn’t been so formidable over the years, they wouldn’t even take him seriously. In their eyes, apart from his legacy, the High Priest was useless, with battle experience so frail it was laughable.
"Speak, what is the matter that you’ve summoned us here for? Although I don’t know why our leader is looking forward to it, if you can’t persuade us, then don’t blame us for leaving."
The Red Fox Clan’s representative spoke first, not giving the High Priest any face at all.
The High Priest’s face trembled slightly, somewhat displeased, but he could only suppress it. The Red Fox Clan was not weak, with openly declared fifth-tier masters numbering in the hundreds. Even if the individual combat strength of the Red Fox Clan was not strong, who could underestimate such a force?
"Exactly, get to the point. I’m waiting to head back," said the Yellow Fox representative. They couldn’t fall behind the Red Fox folks; they never considered themselves weaker than the Red Fox Clan.
The High Priest cleared his throat before finally speaking, "Well, the primary reason I’ve called you here is to ask for your assistance in deposing the new Saintess. We need to replace her with another."
"Replace the Saintess? The new Saintess hasn’t reached the fifth tier, right? Can’t you dispose of her yourself? Besides, taking action against the Saintess is no small matter." The Saintess was not just for the White Fox Clan, but for the entire Fox People Clan. In name, the Saintess was one of the highest leaders, with a status even higher than the leader of the White Fox Clan.
Indeed, the High Priest in front of them was also one of these highest leaders, nominally.
Embarrassed, the High Priest, suppressing his feelings, said, "The new Saintess is only fourth-tier herself, with good talent, but entirely without moral scruples. She gained her position by defeating the other candidate Saintesses with strength."
The expressions of the other Fox People changed. Even if they looked down on the White Fox, the status of the Saintess was extraordinarily sacred; how could it be so defiled? Rising to power by force was not what the selection of a Saintess should be.
"Moreover, we have no way to defeat her, because she has somehow learned Beast Taming ability and has two powerful fifth-tier Vajra Gryphons. You know about Vajra Gryphons, right? And we don’t know how many more Magical Beasts she has."
Vajra Gryphons were very powerful Magical Beasts in close combat. Although not specifically the bane of Mages, they were very effective against Magic. Especially for these Fox People, who as priests used magic but were not as proficient as Mages, they were completely overpowered when facing Vajra Gryphons. But then, everyone exchanged glances, seeing greed in each other’s eyes.
Yes, Vajra Gryphons were formidable, but if they became one’s own pets, that would be different. They could make up for one’s weaknesses and also fly, which made them the best pets. In the eyes of the Fox People, they were only second to high-tier fox Magical Beasts.
"What’s in it for us?" The most calm Black Fox representative made everyone pause. ᴛʜɪs ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀ ɪs ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ʙʏ 𝖓𝖔𝖛𝖊𝖑~𝖋𝖎𝖗𝖾~𝖓𝖊𝖙
Indifferently, the High Priest said, "I’ve already told your chieftains. If we succeed this time, then you can become independent. In the future, you will all be the royal clan of the Fox People."
Inside, everyone was disdainful; they were already independent, but nominally still belonged to the White Fox Clan.
However, gaining nominal independence would benefit their development greatly, as they would no longer be hindered. With the change in name, their growth would accelerate.
Beyond these Five Major Branches, there were actually other smaller branches of the Fox People Clan. Some of these branches were so small that they didn’t even have fifth-tier strong individuals, far inferior to the strength of the White Fox. The High Priest had not invited them.
If the ruling power was to be relinquished, it would be to those with the credentials to assume it.
The Red Fox representative suddenly said, "Merely this is not enough. We need the Secret Method to tame the Gryphons."
Directly taming high-tier Gryphons was no easy task. Raising them from young was manageable, but took too long, and securing high-tier Gryphon eggs was very difficult for them.
Looking at the Saintess, she clearly had a direct method of controlling high-tier Gryphons, a method they could not afford to miss.
A glint of light flashed in the High Priest’s eyes; this Secret Method was essential, as it related to the rise of the White Fox Clan.
"No, that is part of the Saintess Inheritance; I cannot give it to you. However, I can decide that Gryphons raised from henceforth can be traded to you," the High Priest responded.
The Red Fox representative was about to say something when the Yellow Fox representative interjected, "Give us some time; we need to report back." While speaking, he gave the Red Fox representative a look, signaling not to cause trouble at this time, as their interests were aligned.