C16 – The Beginning of Conquering the World


    “I don’t want to!”


    Jiang Que’s response was decisive and clear-cut.


    A shadow of disappointment flickered in Pann Qiu’srge, hopeful, and bashful eyes.


    Roger stared at Jiang Que, taken aback.


    He clearly hadn’t anticipated Jiang Que’s rejection of Pann Qiu.


    But his shock quickly morphed into fervent admiration.


    He truly was a man of godlike stature.


    Jiang Que had actually turned down a peerless beauty like Pann Qiu!


    “He’s incredible. A peerless genius who invented a method of cultivation, and he just rejected a peerless beauty without a second thought.”


    “The thought processes of a genius are beyond the grasp of ordinary folks. It’s normal for a genius like Jiang Que, who can impact the entire Human Race, to be extraordinary.”


    “My idol has preserved his virtue!”


    The live broadcast audience was dumbfounded.


    However, they soon came to terms with it.


    Geniuses are enigmatic.


    Average people can’t withstand the allure of a peerless beauty.


    Clearly, Jiang Que was no average person.


    He was a genius.


    He was the kind of genius seldom seen in the annals of the Human Race.


    “I’ll go to the tribe to find someone.”


    Suppressing her disappointment, Pann Qiu turned and ran toward the valley.


    “I’ming too!” Roger quickly followed suit.


    Jiang Que breathed a sigh of relief.


    He had alwayscked experience in such matters.


    If Pann Qiu had persisted, he wouldn’t have known how to handle the situation.


    He couldn’t just kill Pann Qiu.


    He didn’t want to waste time, so he followed them back to the valley.


    Upon reaching the me Mountain Tribe, Pann Qiu and Roger had already summoned the Patriarch, the High Priest, and the nsmen.


    Yet, the Patriarch, the High Priest, and the nsmen were skeptical of their ims.


    Jiang Que had joined the tribe recently and hadn’t left his house for over twenty days. But as soon as he did, he supposedly killed the Green Leopard.


    The story seemed far-fetched.


    How could he have possibly in the Green Leopard?


    The entire me Mountain Tribe together couldn’t defeat the Green Leopard.


    As all eyes turned to Jiang Que, awaiting his exnation, he offered none.


    ?Instead, he simply returned to his wooden hut and dedicated himself to his cultivation.


    Outside, the me Mountain Tribe’s nsmen were slightly indignant.


    Pann Qiu and Roger exchanged puzzled nces.


    But they quickly came to a realization.


    Given Jiang Que’s divine-like strength, it was typical for him to disdain exnations.


    They turned back to continue their efforts to convince the Patriarch and the High Priest.


    Ultimately, Patriarch Shito decided to personally lead a few nsmen with Pann Qiu and Roger to see for themselves.


    Half an hourter, Shito returned, his face etched with astonishment.


    He formally dered that Jiang Que had indeed in the Green Leopard.


    Over a thousand nsmen were immediately swept up in excitement.


    Armed with weapons and tools, they all made their way toward the southern forest.


    Chunks of Green Leopard meat were steadily brought back to the valley until dusk.


    A gentle tapping echoed from the wooden door.


    When Jiang Que finished his cultivation, he opened the door to find Pann Qiu.


    “You’ve in the Green Leopard. You are now the greatest warrior in the history of the me Mountain Tribe. The Patriarch has sent me to invite you to join the celebration,” Pann Qiu said.


    Jiang Que nodded in agreement.


    It was time for him to im the role of Patriarch of the me Mountain Tribe.


    Only as Patriarch could he swiftly spread the use of the Chaos Spell.


    Only by significantly enhancing the Tribe People’s strength could they expand theirnds and seize vast territories.


    Furthermore, the more territories he had, the greater the bonuses from his Strongest Talent System would be.


    “The Patriarch was concerned you might decline. This is wonderful,” Pann Qiu expressed her relief.


    To the me Mountain Tribe, Jiang Que seemed aloof and solitary.


    Pann Qiu, having been the first to interact with him, believed Jiang Que to be quite approachable.


    Despite possessing strength beyond theprehension of the Human Race, he had always been down-to-earth.


    He simply preferred solitude and did not wish to squander time on social interactions.


    At the valley’s center, a bonfire had been kindled.


    A crowd of over a thousand gathered around the massive fire, grilling sulent meat.


    Upon Jiang Que’s arrival, they erupted into thunderous apuse.


    Undoubtedly, Jiang Que was now the me Mountain Tribe’s most revered hero.


    His prestige far surpassed that of Shito.


    Jiang Que was known for his cold arrogance. He abstained from hunting and maintained a chilly demeanor—traits that had once drawn criticism. Yet, in a world where strength reigned supreme, such faults were inconsequential.


    ?Jiang Que made his way to the heart of the gathering. Standing beside the bonfire, he cast his gaze over the assembled nsmen.


    ?With a press of his palms, the roaring cheers ceased in an instant.


    ?Shito looked on with a hint of envy. Jiang Que’s formidable strength had elevated his prestige above his own.


    “I heard from Pann Qiu that the Patriarch has set a rule: whoever hunts the most prey alone in three months will be the new Patriarch,” Jiang Que said, turning to Shito.


    Shito nodded reflexively, puzzled by Jiang Que’s sudden inquiry.


    “So, starting now, I intend to im the title of Patriarch of the me Mountain Tribe two days early. Does anyone object?” Jiang Que’s voice boomed, amplified by his Spirit Power, his eyes zing with conviction.


    The me Mountain Tribe’s nsmen stared in stunned silence.


    What was happening?


    Was this valiant hero aiming to be their Patriarch?


    Upon further reflection, they understood.


    Since Jiang Que was an outsider and had only recently joined their ranks, the notion had simply not urred to anyone.


    But as Jiang Que put forth the challenge, the reality of the situation dawned on them.


    With Jiang Que’s might, if he didn’t take up the mantle of Patriarch of the me Mountain Tribe, who else could possibly be worthy?


    Pann Qiu?


    Roger?


    Were they capable of ying the Green Leopard?


    No objections arose.


    Instead, the air was filled with even more fervent cheers.


    The nsmen saw Jiang Que’s willingness to lead as a sign he would remain with the me Mountain Tribe indefinitely.


    For the Human Race in this world, the ultimate dream was to have enough to eat.


    With Jiang Que as their Patriarch, a man so powerful he could defeat the Green Leopard, the me Mountain Tribe need not fear hunger.


    Even Roger, who had firmly believed he was the obvious choice for the next Patriarch, was left with nothing but his disappointment.


    He had once believed that Jiang Que was a mighty ally sent by the divine to aid him.


    Upon his ascension to Patriarch, he envisioned Jiang Que as his right-hand man, instrumental in the growth and prosperity of the me Mountain Tribe.


    But clearly, he had overestimated his own importance.


    At best, he could strive to be Jiang Que’s right-hand man.


    The thought of opposing Jiang Que was unthinkable to him.


    Strengthmanded respect.


    Jiang Que’s formidable power extinguished any thoughts ofpetition.


    “Excellent!” With no opposition in sight, a smile graced Jiang Que’s face as he spoke.


    From that moment, Jiang Que embarked on his journey to conquer the world, armed with the cornerstone for global domination.


    ?It was only then that the billions of viewers tuning into the live broadcast grasped the reason behind Jiang Que’s abrupt departure from the tribe to hunt the Green Leopard after advancing to the Spirit Release Stage Level 1.