#1066 - Chapter 1066: Indecent War, Extremely Fierce
The Nata Tribe and the Sea Ghost Tribe are already the two largest tribes on the Eastern Plains.
Their total population exceeds 100,000 people.
The Nata Tribe is slightly stronger, with a soldier count of around 6,000. The Sea Ghost Tribe is a bit weaker, with a total military force of only about 4,000.
However, this difference in military strength is not necessarily the deciding factor in determining victory or defeat.
Morale, physical strength, weaponry, bravery, intelligence, and special abilities of both sides will directly or indirectly influence the direction of the war.
"Let me go, let me go!"
In the Nata Tribe's camp, several warriors were escorting a young boy towards the chief's central army formation.
"Who's making such a racket?"
"Chief, we caught a spy."
"A spy? Boy, who are you?" the Nata chief asked.
"So, the people of the Nata Tribe are all fools; I've really learned something today!" the boy retorted, unconvinced.
"Haha. My Nata Tribe has always been known for its wisdom. I didn't expect to be ridiculed by a kid. Tell me, where are we foolish? If you can't explain, I won't spare you today," the Nata chief threatened, though not actually angry.
"I once heard that the Nata Tribe's chief can capture people's hearts and foresee the future. Why don't you look yourself, instead of asking me?" the boy countered.
"If you tell me, why would I need to look?" the Nata chief replied.
In reality, using mind control, telepathy, or major prophecy techniques can lead to backlash.
This so-called backlash, explained scientifically, is actually overdrawing one's life force.
Frankly, it's because the quality of their condensed crystal cores is too poor, and their energy density is too low.
If they had the technology of the superhuman AI Nata or Chen Xing, implanting a vibration crystal into a person's body to replace the original crystal core, then the major prophecy technique could be used freely, with almost no backlash.
"Aren't you worried that I'll lie and deceive you?" the boy asked.
"If I don't believe you, then even your truth is a lie. If I believe you, then even your lie is the truth. So, whether it's a lie or not, the decision is mine, not yours," the Nata chief replied.
Hearing this, one knows he is a person of great wisdom.
No wonder he can be the chief of a tribe; his level is not just for show.
"Alright! I admit that you, Chief of the Nata Tribe, are a wise man, but this war is not the work of a wise man," the boy's tone softened.
"Why?" the Nata chief asked.
"You possess wisdom, and you are in your prime. Your warriors are all exceptionally brave and fearless. But in another decade or two, you will grow old, and the warriors who follow you will no longer be able to lift their swords. Can you guarantee that your descendants will be as wise as you? Can you guarantee that your warriors' descendants will be as brave and skilled as your warriors?" the boy asked.
"I cannot guarantee it," the chief shook his head.
"If you cannot guarantee it, what if your descendants are not as good as you after you enter the ancient realm, and the Sea Ghost Tribe takes the opportunity to retaliate? What will you do then?" the boy asked.
"Hahaha, are you sent by the Sea Ghost Tribe to beg for surrender?" the Nata chief laughed.
"Of course not. On the contrary, I have a feud with the Sea Ghost Tribe!" the boy said indignantly.
"Oh? If you have a feud, why are you speaking for them?" the Nata chief asked curiously.
"I'm not speaking for them; I just think you're too stupid," the boy replied.
"Then tell me, how are we too stupid?" the Nata chief asked.
"Only between warriors and warriors is a fair duel necessary. If you're dealing with petty people, then there's no need to be so polite," the boy replied.
"Then what would you do if you were me?" the Nata chief asked.
"I would secretly surround their camp when it's dark, and then launch a sudden attack while they're asleep!" the boy replied.
"Hmph! A war of impropriety brings great misfortune without end. Don't you understand such a simple principle?" the Nata chief reprimanded coldly, displeased.
What he meant was that if they didn't defeat them with honorable means, then such a war would bring disaster, and there would be no chance to avoid this disaster.
It can also be understood as if one violates the Dao of Heaven, one will be punished by Heaven.
The wording is different, but the principle is the same.
"Then how do you know that this war is not a great misfortune without end for the Sea Ghost Tribe?" the boy retorted fearlessly.
"What do you mean?" the Nata chief didn't understand.
"The Sea Ghost Tribe has committed many evils. You are punishing them by dealing with them. No matter what kind of battle method is used, it is the punishment they should face," the boy explained.
"Child, you don't understand! We fight in an honorable way, not out of respect for the enemy, but out of respect for ourselves."
