Tu Gufun looked at me with a hesitant expression when I stepped forward.
He seemed to be very afraid of me.
However, he glanced back at his accomplices behind him, and as if reassured, he pointed a finger at me and shouted, "They may fear you, but I don't! Do you think an outsider like you can control our noble Kasa tribe? You're not worthy!"
Tu Gufun's words also emboldened his companions, who began to stir up the emotions of the other Kasa tribesmen present, chattering in a chorus.
"Our noble Kasa tribe would rather die standing than bow down to outsiders!"
"He killed Ke Zhu, and now he wants to enslave us!"
"Let's all attack together and offer him and these two traitors as blood sacrifices to the Sea God!"
As Tu Gufun and his followers incited them, the Kasa tribesmen, who had been observing the situation, gradually became more vocal. However, due to my imposing presence, they did not join Tu Gufun's clamor on a large scale.
I smiled coldly at the farce unfolding before me. It seemed my muscles, unused for days, were about to get some exercise.
What insignificant clowns, unaware of the immensity of the heavens and the earth!
I gave Ke Ya a reassuring glance and unhurriedly descended the high platform, stopping before the agitated Kasa tribesmen.
"Everyone, strength rules the jungle is the Kasa tribe's tradition. Tu Gufun is merely trying to use you to achieve his despicable goals. Do not believe his lies! For now, let the High Priest lead you to wait to the side. The chieftain ceremony will commence shortly!"
With that, I beckoned the old savage who had been standing on the high platform all along and instructed him to lead the Kasa tribesmen to wait nearby.
Then, I calmly watched Tu Gufun, who was flustered by my move.
With this level of skill, he thinks he can contend with me!
A savage who has never left the primeval forest since birth, trying to scheme against a modern person like me, raised on a barrage of movies and TV shows?
To be fair, Tu Gufun's tactic of hijacking public opinion to seize power was a transparent stratagem and somewhat threatening.
However, he overlooked one crucial point.
Power comes from the barrel of a gun!
Before having absolute military backing, daring to vie for power with me is like looking for death with a lantern in a latrine!
Tu Gufun was already in a panic. In his plan, inciting the tribesmen to riot with him was the only way to achieve his objective.
This situation was completely unexpected.
He had little influence within the Kasa tribe and could only succeed by igniting the fire in the hearts of the Kasa tribesmen.
If the old savage took the tribesmen away, he would have absolutely no hope!
Tu Gufun showed some decisiveness. He drew the knife at his waist, called out to his accomplices, and turned back.
"Brothers, let's hack this outsider who wants to enslave our tribe to death!"
Saying this, Tu Gufun brandished his long saber and lunged at me like a madman.
This fellow clearly lacked combat prowess. Although he had some muscles, his stance was inferior to even the Kasa tribesmen who guarded the gates before.
Let alone posing a threat to me.
I didn't even draw my gun. As Tu Gufun lunged at me, I kicked him three meters away.
Tu Gufun landed face-first on the ground, his long saber accidentally piercing his thigh. He yelped in pain, like a rat dropped into boiling oil.
His companions, who had been shouting so vociferously moments ago, were now terrified by Tu Gufun's pathetic state.
None dared to step forward, lacking even the courage to help Tu Gufun up.
*Tsk...*
I looked disdainfully at the group before me.
A standard rabble!
They cowered like mice before a cat when facing someone stronger, offering no resistance.
Holding my saber, I walked a few steps to the groaning Tu Gufun on the ground and stepped on his chest.
"Tu Gufun, have you no idea of your own capabilities? You still want to contend with me?"
"Great King, spare me, Great King, spare me! Tu Gufun was blinded by honey. I beg the Great King to spare my life."
Tu Gufun's eyes were filled with despair. His already repulsive face was now utterly devoid of human semblance.
I bent down and scraped my alloy blade along Tu Gufun's cheek.
The sharp edge grazed his face, and the cold sensation prevented Tu Gufun from daring to move an inch.
I wasn't in a hurry to kill Tu Gufun. Letting him die so easily would be too kind to this scoundrel!
While his appearance had angered me, a question also lingered in my mind.
Why did Tu Gufun believe he could successfully rebel and become the new king of the Kasa tribe?
Judging by this pitiful creature's current demeanor, which suggested he was about to wet himself, he didn't seem like someone who could make decisions independently. Someone must have instigated him!
"Speak! Who gave you the audacity to cause trouble for me! If you tell the truth, I might just spare your dog's life."
While I outwardly pressured Tu Gufun, I subtly observed the old savage out of the corner of my eye, the one who had led the Kasa tribesmen aside and was now silent.
Could this old fellow be the mastermind?
Perhaps this old man feared a direct confrontation with me, and also feared that I would support Ke Ya to become the new Kasa chieftain, thus diminishing his power.
So, he pushed this unfortunate Tu Gufun forward to oppose me?