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    ---- Chapter 3081 As they emerged from the canyon, a fertile wend stretched out before their eyes. Unlike the barren Wastnds with their constant warfare and ruins everywhere, this ce was like a hidden paradise with thatched cottages dotting the fields and peopleing and going. Various distinctive buildings were arranged in orderly fashion across the nds. Even from a distance, they could see smoke rising from chimneys and Hignd Tribe members working in the fields.


    Children ran and yed on the main roads, theirughter echoing through the air, while armed warrior patrols marched past intersections carrying spears and shields woven from vines. The captured Hignd tribesman looked pleading, but Andrew smiled and had Juno release him. The Hignd warrior immediately bolted at full speed and disappeared in moments. Knox said urgently, "He''s probably gone to alert the others." Andrew waved dismissively. "That''s fine. We want him to gather the Hignd Tribe together anyway. Knox, lead the way.


    We''ll go see your parents first." ---- Knox hesitated uncertainly. "I don''t even know if my dad is still the chieftain. The Hignd Tribe values martial prowess above all else. Once he has grown old, the warriors in the tribe would challenge him and take his position." Juno snorted coldly. "That''s perfect then. If the chieftain''s seat is decided by strength, you can just challenge for it directly when you get back." Knox smiled bitterly. "But I can''t do that. You all know what kind of fraud I am!" Andrew''s brow furrowed briefly, then rxed. ''Let''s go, Knox.


    We''ll take it one step at a time. Don''t worry. With my backing, even the strongest warrior in your tribe won''t be a problem." Knoxughed. "That''s true. We do have martial god level fighters in the Hignd Tribe, butpared to a monster like you, they definitely don''t measure up." The group of four, under the strange stares of numerous tribespeople, soon arrived before an exceptionally tall wooden pce. Knox said, "This is where our chieftain lives and where major decisions are discussed." Just then, a rapid series of footsteps rang out.


    Row after row of warriors rushed in, wielding curved des, battle axes, and ---- heavy hammers, all brutal-looking weapons, as they quickly surrounded the group. Nyx''s gaze swept the area, and she seemed slightly surprised. " That''s quite a few... At least 1000! It''s hard to imagine the Hignd Tribe has such strong unity. Many of these people were just working in the fields moments ago, yet now they''re all armored up as warriors!" Andrew smiled. "This is exactly what we need. These warriors are truly tall, fierce, and powerful.


    We came to the right ce!" Juno said nervously, "But judging by their attitude, they don''t seem to think we''re friends." Andrew sneered. "What''s there to fear? After we settle things with our fists, they''ll know whether we''re good or bad." With a unified motion, over a thousand fully armed Hignd warriorspleted the encirclement. Their gaze was fierce, and every one of them looked ready to pounce at any moment. What stood out was how little armor they actually wore, as their calves, arms, and even their necks were exposed.


    This showed just how skilled the Hignd warriors were at fast- paced, mobilebat. A particrly massive man stepped forward, towering even over Petra, the descendant of giants. Dragging a gigantic battle axe ---- behind him, he moved to the front. From beneath his steel helmet, a pair of fierce eyes locked onto Andrew and the others.