The Triangle Tribe.
One of the native alien races of Blue Star, the Triangle Tribe evolved from rhinoceroses. They have the head of a rhinoceros and prefer to eat grass, rarely consuming meat. Their temperament is gentle.
They are named for the three thick horns that grow on their heads.
This race is not numerous, numbering only in the millions, and their strength is considered middle to lower among alien races.
Being gentle and disliking conflict, they maintain cordial relations with various races, having neither enemies nor particularly close allies.
Due to their massive size, typically over five meters tall, and covered in thick, grayish-green skin, Triangle Tribe members possess immense strength and astonishing defense. Their close-combat prowess is considerable.
They have always lived in a large canyon southeast of human territory.
The canyon is surrounded by mountains on three sides and borders the Guixu on one side. The edge of this Guixu is spatially stable, with few spatial rifts, ensuring the Triangle Tribe’s peaceful existence.
However, perhaps this very tranquility dulled their sense of crisis, and over the years, the tribe’s strength has stagnated, showing little improvement.
During the recent alien invasion, the entire Triangle Tribe was almost annihilated. Only some high-ranking members led a group of elites to escape.
Subsequently, they encountered several ambushes, losing half of their remaining personnel. By the time they reached the human base, only five to six thousand Triangle Tribe members remained.
Moreover, these survivors were all injured. Among them was a ninth-tier Triangle Tribe member, who was also the tribe's chief.
At this very moment.
The banquet hall.
This was a large, temporary structure. Despite its short construction time, its architectural beauty and grandeur were breathtaking.
Inside the hall, the ninth-tier chief was lamenting his regret with a distressed expression.
Seated before him was Fu Yaozi, the dean of the Void Academy.
He held a compass, his long beard flowing, and smiled:
"Your Excellency, Chief, you need not blame yourself. It is fate!"
"You escaped this calamity, but you may not escape the next. Since you have come to our human territory, stay here and recuperate. When our human race engages in a great war with the alien realms, you can then wield your blade and reclaim your honor. It is not too late!"
Hearing this, the Triangle Tribe chief looked up, his eyes lighting up.
He pounded the table with his fists, excitedly exclaiming, "I will go to the battlefield now and exterminate those hateful alien beasts!"
Fu Yaozi smiled inwardly. His objective had been achieved, but it was not yet time for the decisive battle. He couldn't deploy his ninth-tier asset too early.
Otherwise, if the opposing side also deployed their ninth-tier forces, it would become a battle of attrition, and a misstep could lead to the collapse of their race, much like what happened to the Triangle Tribe.
"Your Excellency, do not be anxious. The war between our human race and the alien beasts has not yet reached its climax. As a ninth-tier expert, you should naturally be reserved for the final showdown. Since you are so eager, you may allow your talented young warriors to participate in this battle."
"Very well! I will have them join the fight shortly."
"Thank you for your trouble. Since you have come to seek refuge with our human race, we will naturally build you a base. A base has already been constructed outside our human territory. You may proceed there shortly."
Upon hearing this, the Triangle Tribe chief, Xi Zhuang, expressed his gratitude, "Thank you for your assistance. I, Xi Zhuang, will surely repay this kindness!"
"You are too kind, Chief Xi. As you have just arrived, there are many matters to attend to. Please hurry and attend to them. I shall not disturb you further."
As his words fell, a loud drumbeat echoed from outside.
Dong dong dong!!!
Dong dong dong!!!
The drums sounded, signaling a shift in the battle.
Fu Yaozi's expression changed slightly upon hearing the drums. He stated, "The situation has changed!"
"What has changed?"
"Wait, let me see!" His expression grew solemn, a bad premonition gnawing at him.
He glanced at Xi Zhuang and noticed a flicker of unease in the latter's eyes, which he noted mentally.
He opened his wristband and accessed the group chat.
As expected, the group administrator had already posted several announcements.
[Alien reinforcements are arriving from the southeast, numbering in the tens of millions. Base construction personnel have been dispatched to the eastern direction, with completion expected within five hours.]
[Preliminary investigation indicates this wave of alien beasts originates from the Triangle Tribe's territory.]
[It is estimated that there are two ninth-tier alien beasts in this wave, with the majority of the remaining beasts being below fifth tier.]
[@Fu Yaozi @Yuzhe, you two, proceed immediately to the southeastern front to provide support and prevent the ninth-tier alien beasts from engaging!]
[@General of the Blood Dragon Army, you, swiftly lead the Blood Dragon Army to the southeastern defense line to resist this alien force!]
[Let us unite, and do not let down our guard!]
Putting down his wristband, Fu Yaozi's face grew grim. He looked at Xi Zhuang, his initial warmth replaced by a colder gaze.
Xi Zhuang lowered his head. Though not particularly sharp-witted, he could deduce what had happened.
The alien beasts that had attacked him must have pursued them.
He regretted, "I did not expect them to pursue us. For the losses incurred by the human race, I am willing to offer compensation. Please accept this as a token of my apology."
He produced a rhinoceros horn and placed it on the table.
Fu Yaozi, who had been in a foul mood, was surprised by the sight of the rhinoceros horn. "Is this a ninth-tier rhinoceros horn?"
"Yes!" Xi Zhuang replied, his voice filled with grief. This was his father's horn.
Seeing Xi Zhuang's distressed expression, Fu Yaozi smiled as he accepted it.
"Do not be sad. Your Triangle Tribe base has been constructed. You may go now. Since you have pledged allegiance to our human race, you must obey orders. When your people are ready, proceed to the front lines and fight to reclaim your honor!"
Xi Zhuang pounded his chest, "I will definitely kill the alien beast that killed my father!"
Fu Yaozi stated, "You will indeed!"
Fu Yaozi harbored no ill will towards the Triangle Tribe for a simple reason: they were herbivores and had no conflict of interest with humans.
Watching Xi Zhuang's receding back, Fu Yaozi smiled and picked up the rhinoceros horn.
The Triangle Tribe, having evolved from rhinoceroses, not only retained their herbivorous nature but also possessed a gentle temperament.
Furthermore, their horns had evolved from one to three, possessing even greater efficacy.
Before the invasion of the myriad realms, rhinoceroses were a rare species, their entire bodies being treasures, with their horns being the most valuable.
Historically, a rhinoceros horn weighing around two kilograms was priceless, worth more than gold. Rhinoceros horns were believed to possess potent aphrodisiac properties.
Now, with the evolution into the Triangle Tribe, their three horns had acquired enhanced properties and developed even more functions.
They served as their weapons and were the very essence of their beings.
This single horn was the middle one of the three. It was said to be an ingredient in the refinement of pills like the Ultimate Bliss Pill, the Yellow Dragon Pill, and the Nightly Three Thousand Pill.
Whether used in artifact forging or alchemy, it yielded remarkable and potent effects. He lowered his gaze, a subtle thought crossing his mind.
The next moment, his face turned red.
He quickly recited a Daoist incantation: "Infinite Heavenly Venerable, this object is fated to be with this poor monk. I shall accept it without further ceremony!"
With a wave of his hand, the ring he wore on his finger emitted a soft glow, and the rhinoceros horn vanished.
That ring was, of course, a spatial ring.
Satisfied, he then departed, heading towards the southeastern battlefield.