Chapter 1208: Chapter 1208

This day, Du You and several others activated their communication devices. "Our preparations over the past few months are now complete. Now, it’s time for the final step," Du You began.

With the support of Shenghai Kingdom and the use of those cheat-like life buildings, filling the gaps needed for founding a kingdom had been exceedingly easy. If it were anyone else, achieving such a task would likely require at least five or six years.

"I’ll listen to big brother," Elsa was the first to declare her stance.

As Elsa’s time controlling the Fox Clan grew longer, her aura became increasingly noble. However, in Du You’s presence, she still behaved like the girl next door she was before.

"Then let me begin," Shaliya started, "We have done well in the recent period, steadily increasing supplies to other Beastman Clans. These clans now hold very positive views of the Fox People. Moreover, with the mass sale of Griffins and weapons, many clans have grown increasingly powerful and have become a cause for concern for the Lion People Clan."

"The Lion People don’t suppress these clans as heavily as they do to the Fox People but have nevertheless provoked a lot of resentment from them. And among these clans, some ambitious individuals are probably quite dissatisfied with the Lion People Clan by now."

Although the Lion People are royalty among Beastmen, a Beastman monarchy relies on strength to maintain its standing. Without strength, no clan member would recognize any royalty, no matter the species.

Now, the Lion People had initiated secret actions from the moment they began suppressing the Fox People.

Outwardly, their narrative to other clans was that the Lion People were oppressing them, causing great dissatisfaction and thus reducing supplies to the Lion People Clan. But in reality, they secretly increased supplies to several other powerful clans.

These actions, which would be considered treacherous by indigenous standards, did not concern Elsa in the slightest, as their rate of power increase was nowhere near our own. With each passing day, the gap widened significantly.

As their power grew, they became arrogant. The simple-minded Beastmen focused all their power out in the open. As they became stronger, they cared less and less for the Lion People.

Furthermore, their power did not come from the Lion People, but from the Fox People. The covert alliance originally formed between the Lion People and Wolfmen began to crumble. Many clans that had benefited from this started to betray subtly and openly. Google seaʀᴄh 𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙡•𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙚⚫𝙣𝙚𝙩

Their increasing power sparked fear among the Lion People Clan, leading to instinctive suppression.

This was unavoidable; after all, Beastmen and Humans are different, lacking a unified leadership. A simple-minded clan member does whatever they please. Even if someone might have seen through the plot, it didn’t matter if no one listened. As a result, hostilities between the Lion People and these clans intensified.

This support wasn’t only for the powerful clans but also for weaker ones. Many of such clans have now sided with the Fox People, contributing to an overwhelming presence.

Even in secret, some have proposed that the Fox People should also become royalty in the Beastman Kingdom.

However, this proposal did not pass, as changing traditions is not easily accomplished.

"Next, our task is to entice and bribe the leaders and those close to us from those clans. When the time comes, we’ll just need to reveal our intentions to establish a kingdom and have them ."

"How do we get them to agree, though? After all, splitting off a piece of territory doesn’t seem to benefit them," Elsa commented.

Still young and somewhat lacking in experience, Elsa received a gentle smile from Shaliya who then said, "It’s simple—offer them benefits. Let them know that our new kingdom will bring them great advantages and agree to some of their terms. After this, Holy Fox City’s experience will definitely increase significantly, and we won’t be far from Tier 6."

Though the main city has not reached Tier 6, Holy Fox City couldn’t possibly reach Tier 6—but experience could be accumulated beforehand.

For Shenghai Kingdom, Du You had already made plans, ready to advance to Tier 6 at any moment. Of course, for safety’s sake, Du You wouldn’t act so hastily—stability came first.

"Alright, I understand. I’ll have someone bribe them later."

Elsa disliked such tactics but knew that if they wanted to secede, it was necessary. Matters that affected the entire interest group made the Beastmen no different from the Human Race.

"What about the Divine Flame Empire? How will we deal with them?" At this point, Lin Yucha raised a question.

Unconcerned, Du You replied, "They’re irrelevant. Why should the Human Race interfere with the affairs of Beastmen? We’ve already built two fortresses there, locking down the two main thoroughfares. If Humans wish to attack the Fox People, the price they pay will be steep."

"Indeed, the warfare approach of the Divine Flame Empire usually starts with the frontier nobles taking action on their own. And their strength is definitely insufficient. By the time they’ve probed enough and imperial reinforcements arrive, who knows how much time will have passed. By then, we might even take the opportunity for another action," Shaliya said, seemingly with a special plan in mind.

But Shaliya does not elaborate, and there’s a reason for her reticence—Du You does not press for details.

Leaving professional matters to professionals, Du You understood the importance of managing people well.

"Then let’s proceed according to the plan," Du You decided.

However, just at that moment, another communication request came through. Seeing it was from Luo Jia, Du You accepted the call.

"Why contact us now? Has something happened?"

Upon seeing the presence of the upper class circle, Luo Jia composed himself, then reported, "Our fleet has discovered a Tier 6 Magical Beast while passing by a remote island."

"A Tier 6 Magical Beast, what form is it?" Du You frowned. He had encountered places with Tier 6 Magical Beasts before, such as the great forest near Holy Fox City. But because it was too close to Holy Fox City, any fight would surely draw attention, potentially leading to a chain reaction.

That was why Du You had refrained from dealing with them. Now on the high seas, Du You needed clarification on the situation. Given Luo Jia’s character, he would not report without having a clear understanding of the matter.

"We’ve confirmed it’s a turtle-shaped Magical Beast, preliminarily assessed to be slow-moving."

"A turtle? Although their defense is powerful, their attack might not be strong. In that case, we might give it a try."