"Why should I feel guilty for being a thief?" the Lizardman Chief laughed dryly.

"Then, can you explain why you detoured to Maple Leaf City on your way back to the tribe that day?" Lion Mad said indifferently, "Don't tell me you were just scouting ahead."

"You speak falsely..." the Lizardman Chief retorted angrily.

Lion Mad slammed the table, "Do I need to present evidence? Our experts from the Lion Tribe were already keeping an eye on you!"

Hearing this, the Lizardman Chief felt chilled to the bone. It seemed he was truly exposed. He wanted to say something, but it was as if a giant hand was gripping his throat, rendering him speechless.

Lion Mad looked at the Lizardman Chief calmly and said, "Considering we're both part of the Beastman lineage, I am giving you a chance to admit your mistake and make amends. Otherwise, the Lizard Man race will be expelled from the Beastman lineage, left to fend for themselves!"

"No!" The Lizardman Chief was genuinely frightened; if they left the Beastman lineage, the Lizard Men would soon become slaves to the Abyssal Beings, a catastrophe for the Lizard Men!

"I... I admit that I was indeed bewitched and became an accomplice of the Ye Family!" the Lizardman Chief said dejectedly, "But... I had no other choice!"

"No other choice? Beastman traitors deserve to be eliminated!"

"The Lizardman Tribe has always been under the protection of the Beastman Tribe, but to do such a thing is simply outrageous!"

"Severe punishment for traitors!"

...

After the Lizardman Chief confessed, all the other Beastman tribes were in an uproar. To them, betrayal was unforgivable!

"The Abyssal Court is determined to cleanse the surrounding races; we Lizard Men were powerless!" the Lizardman Chief said desolately, closing his eyes.

This news took everyone by surprise: "What? Are you serious?"

"If it weren't true, would I betray the Beastman Tribe?" A bitter smile appeared on the Lizardman Chief's face, "I only seek the survival of the Lizardman Tribe!"

"Conspiring with a tiger will only lead to being eaten by it!" Ling Feng said calmly, "Without the entire Beastman Tribe, what survival ability and capital do you Lizard Men have? Without the skin, what can the hair attach to? Do you still not understand this principle?"

The Lizardman Chief lowered his head; it was too late to say anything now!

Lion Mad squinted and said, "The betrayal of the Lizard Men is unforgivable..."

"Wait!" the Lizardman Chief said, "I admit I betrayed the Beastman Tribe, but the fault is mine alone. The entire Lizardman Tribe shouldn't pay for my mistake. If there are punishments, let them come at me, hoping to give the Lizardman Tribe a way out!"

Hearing the Lizardman Chief's plea, a look of hesitation flashed in the eyes of the other tribal leaders. Although the Lizardman Tribe's strength was not very strong, it was still a significant force. Treating the entire Lizardman Tribe as traitors might not be appropriate for the entire Beastman Tribe!

Lion Mad looked at the Lizardman Chief and then said to Ling Feng, "Lord Ling Feng, what do you think?"

Ling Feng waved his hand and said, "This is your internal matter of the Beastman Tribe, I will not intervene."

Lion Mad scratched his head and said, "Lord Ling Feng, you are a great benefactor to our entire Beastman Tribe, and we have never considered you an outsider."

The other Beastmen leaders echoed in agreement.

Seeing this, Ling Feng smiled, "Alright, since you asked me, I'll express my opinion. First, the Lizardman Chief's betrayal of the Beastman Tribe is absolutely unforgivable! But as we all know, the Abyssal Court's next target is to deal with the surrounding races, and we Beastmen are definitely included. This is not the time for internal strife, so I suggest we let the Lizardman Tribe redeem themselves through meritorious deeds, what do you think?"

Lion Mad and the other Beastmen leaders exchanged looks and then said, "Alright, Lord Ling Feng is right. The Lizardman Chief deserves the death penalty, but the Lizardman Tribe cannot escape blame!"

The Lizardman Chief looked at Ling Feng with a trace of gratitude, "Thank you, Lord Ling Feng, for your generosity. I will atone with my life!"

With that, the Lizardman Chief struck his forehead with a palm. There was a cracking sound, and his head tilted as he fell to the ground, lifeless!

The Lizardman Chief died, atoning for his actions with his life. Although everyone felt he deserved it, seeing someone they once knew well die in front of them evoked sighs of regret.

Lion Mad said calmly, "Alright, we've finished discussing the matter of the traitor. Now, I have another matter to discuss, which is the alliance between our Beastman Tribe and the Dragon Clan!"

"As you know, the previous Dragon Lady was an imposter, but this time we've found the real Dragon Lady! And she is the Dragon Clan Envoy, aiming to unite the Demon Race across various realms. As a member of the Demon Race, our Beastman Tribe should naturally respond to the call of the Dragon Clan's Royal Family!"

Hearing these words, some of the Beastman leaders were excited, while others were filled with solemnity.

"Lion Mad Tribal Chief, I think we should deliberate on this matter carefully!" At this moment, the leader of the Eagle People Tribe said calmly.

"Eagle Owl, what do you mean by this?" Lion Mad asked, looking at the Eagle People Tribe's leader, Eagle Owl.

Eagle Owl said calmly, "There's nothing more to it than the literal meaning. Even though the Dragon Clan is the royal family of our Demon Race, they have been unheard of for so many years. Now that they suddenly propose an alliance, I have my reservations!"

Perhaps due to the fake Dragon Lady disappearance incident, the Beastman Tribe was more cautious about allying with the Dragon Clan.

Ling Feng stood up at this moment and said, "Eagle Owl Tribal Chief, do you have any specific concerns?"

Eagle Owl quickly stood up and said, "Lord Ling Feng, I just think we should be more cautious, as we are still unclear about the Dragon Clan's intentions and what they want from us Beastmen. Therefore... I think we should understand all these things clearly before discussing an alliance further!"

Ling Feng nodded, acknowledging Eagle Owl's concerns, and after thinking a bit, he said, "I understand that everyone has the same doubts as Eagle Owl Tribal Chief. If everyone has concerns, I propose a compromise!"

"If you trust me, Ling Feng, I hope we can form an alliance!" Ling Feng said with a smile, "I am the Dragon God's Heir and future Commander of the Dragon Clan. Allying with me is essentially allying with the Dragon Clan. The question is, can you trust me, Ling Feng?"

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