Chapter 392: Chapter 191: Repelling the Enemy and Punishment, The 1st Wedding_3 He remained silent, and Chen Yingba below could only continue to bow, Chen Yingyuan dared not speak further, and as for Wu Tianxing beside him, he wouldn’t even dare to say anything. The four of them remained silent for over ten breaths, then Xia Hong extended his right hand, pointing at Chen Yingba in front, and slowly spoke to Chen Yingyuan: "This matter ends here. I already told him last time, ten miles north of Jing Valley, people from your Hive Camp shouldn’t trespass. This time, the three of you ventured in, those ten or so cuts on your body, consider them as punishment. Of course, you can continue to trespass in the future, but I will patrol this area irregularly. If I catch you, it’s best if all three of you are present; otherwise, you know the consequences yourself!" Chen Yingyuan’s face momentarily froze in a gesture of goodwill, but quickly turned into a smile, cupping his hands as he said, "Thank you, Leader Xia Hong, for your generosity. I will make sure to restrain my own people once I return, and ensure they do not trespass into the territory of Great Xia." After saying this, he directly pulled Chen Yingba along, and the three of them turned around, leaving northward without looking back. "They’re... just leaving?" "Nonsense, didn’t you see the leader’s strength? I bet if the other two had come any later, that Chen Yingyuan might have died at the leader’s hands." "Three at the Cold Resistance Level can only submit, just how strong is the leader?" "Visible Yang Realm, perhaps, I guess it’s just like that." ... In the six wooden houses, over a hundred Earth-digging Realm individuals instantly erupted in heated discussion. In the wooden house on the right, Yuwen Dao and his seven companions had just sat back around the stove, only to find Xia Hong had also entered from outside. "Greetings, Leader!" The seven quickly stood up to salute, their eyes filled with fervor. "Sit down, everyone!" Xia Hong gestured slightly, inviting the seven to sit, and he himself took a seat in the center position by the stove. "Leader, that Chen Yingyuan is no good. Originally, he probably intended to show off strength, but upon realizing his own inadequacy, he immediately changed his demeanor, deliberately putting on a show of self-injury to gain your sympathy." As soon as Yue Feng sat down, he couldn’t help but remind Xia Hong. Xia Hong smirked and nodded, a hint of approval on his face, "Indeed, in the Ice Abyss World, it ultimately boils down to strength!" Yue Feng and the other seven nodded at his words, their expressions becoming a bit more solemn. Chen Yingyuan brought along two at the Cold Resistance Level, clearly with ulterior motives. If Xia Hong’s strength had been lacking today, the outcome might have been very different. "Chen Yingyuan is indeed flexible; seeing the unfavorable situation, he immediately played the self-injury card, probably fearing leaving evidence and worried we might target the Beehive, which explains why He Yuanhun hasn’t dared to reach into Pingxi Plain for years." Upon hearing Xia Hong’s words, everyone’s expressions stiffened slightly. Especially Yuwen Dao. Thinking of the Longyou Alliance behind Chen Yingyuan, he suddenly nodded and said, "The leader is correct. I also heard my father mention that Chen Yingyuan has been very strict with his people over the years, and not a single conflict has occurred with us. He Yuanhun wanted to make a move on the Beehive a few years back but never dared due to the Longyou Alliance’s strength." Longyou Alliance! Xia Hong turned to look towards Pingxi Plain, furrowing his brow slightly. The exact strength of the Hive Camp, he was unsure. But he had an idea about these three leaders. If the three of them teamed up, he wasn’t entirely confident he could defeat them. But for them to defeat him, it was completely impossible. So, regarding top-level power, it could be said that Great Xia completely outmatches the Hive. And with the Martial Arts Hall and ample supply of Cold Beast Meat, the number of Earth-digging Realm practitioners is merely a matter of time for Great Xia. Even if currently not as numerous as the Hive, they would soon catch up. Therefore, in terms of strength, it’s entirely feasible for him to extend his reach into Pingxi Plain. The only concern is that Longyou Alliance! Being able to absorb the Hive Camp and eleven other bases at a conservative estimate, their strength is certainly on par with them, possibly even stronger. If the twelve camps are truly as united as Yuwen Dao says, strictly prohibiting other camps from intervening in Pingxi Plain, then Great Xia must consider it carefully. "Let’s not worry about it for now. Arrow Bamboo Forest hasn’t been fully explored, there are vast areas in Redwood Ridge waiting for us, a large section of Five Ape Mountain, and the territory north of Xing Valley. There’s plenty of places to explore, and until we’ve clarified the strength of the Longyou Alliance, we can postpone dealing with Pingxi Plain." After Xia Hong finished speaking, Yuwen Dao and the others all nodded. Indeed, Great Xia currently has many directions to expand; one Pingxi Plain is not that crucial. Once the strength is sufficient to crush the Longyou Alliance, it won’t be too late to think about Pingxi Plain. "I gave Chen Yingyuan a tough hit just now. If nothing unexpected happens, Jing Valley should be peaceful for a while." After Xia Hong spoke, he looked at Yue Feng and said, "From now on, you’ll lead the Mountain River Team to guard Jing Valley. Those going to Arrow Bamboo Forest to collect, explore, or hunt, if they run out of time or don’t want to return, can rest here. As for those two iron mines, make sure to secure them too. There’s no need for those who come to mine to make multiple trips; they can accumulate a few days ’worth and transport it all at once..." 𝐟𝗿𝐞𝚎𝚠𝐞𝚋𝕟𝐨𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝕔𝕠𝚖 Establishing a base isn’t simple; it requires preparing supplies and constructing the location, all of which need to be discussed with Xia Chuan by Yue Feng. Xia Hong is merely providing a concept for now. "I understand, Leader. I will definitely guard Jing Valley well!" Xia Hong nodded slightly, saying, "Yuwen Dao, your five squads, if there’s nothing special, you don’t need to stay here."