The Demonic Cultivator In Zombie World-Chapter 332: Slay this Scoundrel

Chu Xuan had no knowledge of the events that transpired between Gold Dragon Ancestor, Zhao Tian, and Wen Lingtian. He was also unaware that his seemingly innocent actions had inadvertently shattered the Dao hearts of Zhao Tian and Wen Lingtian.

At present, his attention was entirely focused on the Cave World, and more specifically, on Lie Xin. It had now been thirty-one years since the Cave World began, and Lie Xin had just turned sixty years old.

Over the past few years, Chu Xuan's spiritual sense had undergone significant refinement, and his range had expanded greatly. He could now easily perceive most of the Fire Ant Tribe, with clarity and precision. As a result, he could closely monitor Lie Xin's every move.

In broad terms, Lie Xin was leveraging the identity of Lie Qing to gain support from the Fifth Elder of the Holy Ant Tribe. Various resources were continuously funneled into the Fire Ant Tribe. After all, Lie Qing was the grandson of the Fifth Elder's granddaughter, making him a favored great-grandson!

This connection alone had enabled the Fire Ant Tribe to acquire far more resources than neighboring tribes like the Flying Sky Ant Tribe and the Corrosive Ant Tribe, much to their envy.

With these resources in hand, everything became easier.

On the micro level, things were even more intricate, and this was Lie Xin's area of expertise. Numerous strategies were proposed by her and officially decreed through the mouth of Lie Qing.

These measures covered all aspects of the tribe's operation. Some of them were universally beneficial, drawing support from both the upper and lower ranks of the tribe, while others directly harmed the interests of certain individuals.

Take the issue of resource management, for example.

Previously, the Insect Masters had never been involved in production and had always been supported by the tribe. Over time, they had become disconnected from the lower-ranked members, indulging in luxury while the common folk struggled. This led to ridicule, with some even joking that they lived as though they were untouched by hardship.

To ensure the tribe's prosperity, it was necessary to allocate more land to the lower-ranking members, allowing them to cultivate it, raise magical insects, and have room for upward mobility. However, land had to be taken from the families of the Insect Masters.

Would this not directly infringe upon their interests?

Lie Yong, Lie Zhao, and the past patriarchs were not blind to such conflicts, but they had no power to change them. However, Lie Xin had the ability to act, for the current patriarch, Lie Qing, was supported by the Fifth Elder of the Holy Ant Tribe!

No matter how powerful the families of the Fire Ant Tribe were, they dared not defy the Holy Ant Tribe. They could only swallow their grievances in silence.

In the span of thirty years, the Fire Ant Tribe had grown considerably. One could roughly estimate a tribe's strength by the number of Insect Masters who had undergone specific stages of training over a certain period.

Chu Xuan could roughly estimate that the overall strength of the Fire Ant Tribe had expanded at least threefold over the past thirty-one years.

This was the remarkable achievement of Lie Xin in those thirty years.

At this moment, Lie Xin sat by the pool, leisurely fishing. Beside her was a plate of fruit that resembled grapes. She appeared quite relaxed.

Her hair had turned completely silver, and her face had gained many wrinkles. Yet, traces of her youthful beauty could still be seen. Perhaps due to the tragic death of her father, who had succumbed to exhaustion, Lie Xin had learned the importance of not overworking. She now refrained from excessive toil and instead focused on setting the larger goals and strategies. As for the finer details, she left them to her subordinates to handle.

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Her philosophy was simple: "Trust those you employ, and if you doubt them, don't use them." If one attempted to oversee every minute detail personally, it would eventually lead to burnout, just as her father had experienced.

At that moment, a figure approached her. The person was tall, with graying temples, and was none other than Sheng Jie, Lie Xin's maternal uncle. However, the current Sheng Jie treated her with great respect.

"Master," he said respectfully, "As per your instructions, I've anonymously reported the Flying Sky Ant Tribe leader's secret meeting with the Mad Spider Tribe to the Third Elder."

He hesitated for a moment before continuing. "However, I'm concerned. The evidence is half true, half false. Will the Third Elder believe it?"

Lie Xin smiled faintly. "The Third Elder and the Fifth Elder of the Holy Ant Tribe have always been at odds. The Mad Spider Tribe is the mortal enemy of the Holy Ant Tribe. Once this matter comes to light, the Third Elder will certainly use it to force the Fifth Elder to take drastic action against the Flying Sky Ant Tribe. This will give us the excuse we need to strike at the Flying Sky Ant Tribe. And from this point on, the Fifth Elder will have no choice but to rely on our Fire Ant Tribe for everything."

Sheng Jie nodded in respect. "Master's insight is unmatched."

Lie Xin waved her hand dismissively. "Go now. I'm not involved in the internal matters of the Holy Ant Tribe. You are one of the Fifth Elder's sons, so you have the qualifications to participate. If the Fifth Elder shows any signs of wanting to eradicate the Flying Sky Ant Tribe, inform me immediately."

"Understood, Master!" Sheng Jie replied, bowing respectfully before turning to leave.

Lie Xin watched his retreating figure, a faint smile playing on her lips.

The Mind Control Ant had been implanted in Lie Qing's mind, subtly altering his cognition over the years. Even if the Mind Control Ant were to leave his mind now, Lie Qing would still unconditionally follow her commands.

Now, she had turned the Mind Control Ant on Sheng Jie, her uncle.

The results were immediate.

Sheng Jie had become her eyes and ears within the Holy Ant Tribe, providing her with a steady stream of intelligence.

The current scheme to deal with the Flying Sky Ant Tribe was merely a small maneuver. With the strength of the Fire Ant Tribe, it would be easy to crush the Flying Sky Ant Tribe, but they simply lacked a reason to do so.

The fabricated evidence, half-truth and half-lie, provided the perfect excuse.

This would also force the Fifth Elder to act against the Flying Sky Ant Tribe, severing ties with his own allies and leaving him with no choice but to rely on the Fire Ant Tribe.

Such a situation would eventually make it easier for her to take control of the Holy Ant Tribe.

"I remember we still owe the Flying Sky Ant Tribe quite a number of Insect Crystals. After so many years of delays, there are still around seventy to eighty thousand left. Eliminating the Flying Sky Ant Tribe will clear that debt once and for all."

A sly glint flashed in Lie Xin's bright eyes.

In less than three days, Sheng Jie sent back news that the Fifth Elder had indeed decided to sever ties decisively.

Lie Xin acted without hesitation.

The insect masters of the Fire Ant Tribe, who had been accumulating power for years, charged into the Flying Sky Ant Tribe's territory, their battle cries echoing through the air.

However, the insect masters adhered strictly to their code. They harmed no women or children. They destroyed no homes. They took no valuables.

Faced with such overwhelming strength, the insect masters of the Flying Sky Ant Tribe were utterly defeated, retreating step by step.

The common tribespeople could only watch as the insect masters of the Fire Ant Tribe stormed into the tribal hall.

The Flying Sky Ant Tribe's leader, in utter despair, fell to his knees.

"Lie Qing! Spare me, spare my life!" he cried. "I, the Flying Sky Ant Tribe, am willing to merge with the Fire Ant Tribe. I beg you, spare my life!"

He clung desperately to Lie Qing's leg as though it were his only lifeline.

But Lie Qing said nothing. Instead, he stepped aside, allowing a small figure to emerge from the entrance of the hall.

The figure walked slowly, step by step, and soon stood before the leader of the Flying Sky Ant Tribe.

The leader froze in place, raising his head.

"Did you ever consider this moment when your Flying Sky Ant Tribe coveted our land and repeatedly invaded the Fire Ant Tribe?" Lie Xin's cold voice pierced through the silence as she glared down at him.

The Flying Sky Ant Tribe's leader wept bitterly, his tears streaming down his face. "I was wrong! I will never do it again! Please, spare me!"

Lie Xin sneered, raising her hand with a swift motion.

Two iron blades were immediately pressed against his neck.

"Execute this traitor, and use his head to appease the spirit of the 35th patriarch, Lie Yong, in the heavens!" Lie Xin roared.

Her small body released an unexpectedly powerful voice.

Her grandfather, Lie Yong, had been gravely wounded in battle with the leader of the Flying Sky Ant Tribe and had died early as a result.

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The sound of a sharp crack echoed through the hall.

The iron blades fell. The head of the Flying Sky Ant Tribe's leader rolled onto the ground like a ball. In his eyes, a look of disbelief and unwillingness remained.