"During the great war, it also helped them upgrade their star rings."

Guo Xiaoxiao recalled a sentence from the system: everything is pre-programmed; it must be based on behavioral cycles, and one should not forcibly intervene. Like parasites, it operates on a cyclical basis; one cannot eliminate them, but rather allow them to migrate according to the laws of the beast world.

That's true. If he interferes too much, the orcs won't be able to grow. They still need to evolve. They've already received healing and ability-boosting potions; there's no need to help them further.

She lived her entire life, solving every problem with her skills; therefore, the orcs' offspring born after her death have no ability to survive on their own.

"Alright then, everyone remember to bring healing potions and power-up potions with you, and everyone be careful."

Hearing Guo Xiaoxiao say this, the females with partners also reminded their males to be careful, but not to desert during the tribal war; they must drive the enemy away.

The females also dislike war, but it's only natural. Having frequently experienced conflict, they are always well protected when fighting breaks out. Unless their tribe is conquered, they've never even seen the faces of their enemies.

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Miksen and Cangjue were called back and saw Reis sitting on the ground, speechless. They never dreamed that eating two rabbits would lead to this situation, but in the beast world, it was to be expected; they could only blame their bad luck.

He wasn't the only one who came; there were others, but they weren't caught.

They figured out the hunting routes of the cave orcs and their hunting times. Reis was starving, so he came early; otherwise, they could have come back at night.

Why don't they dare to come openly? None of those clan leaders intended to cause a conflict; their words and actions were inconsistent.

We decided to stick to hunting on the other side of the waterfall. That round trip would take a whole day. There were significantly fewer people on the other side of the waterfall; other tribes lived there and were also vying for resources.

The chieftain also forbade the other orcs from escaping alone, in order to prevent them from seeking refuge with the cavemen.

Of the 5,000 people, each tribe's orcs would be assigned to hunt.

Hunting had become a good job; it meant you could eat your fill outside and come back later. Orcs who couldn't hunt, or those who were too timid, stayed in the tribe and waited.

Those with more courage, like Reis, would sneak out, eat, and then return to wait for their food to be distributed.

The food rations were meager, barely enough to fill a tooth gap. Ordinary starless beastmen were starving, their stomachs practically touching their backs. The females and cubs, however, were not deprived and were given the same rations.

We're all just trying to make a living; we have no other choice.

Rhys, realizing the situation was beyond his control, simply sat down on the ground and refused to move, leaving himself to their fate. He figured as long as they didn't kill him, anything was fine.

Mickelson: "Is everything ready? When do you plan to go? Let's hurry up and get going while it's still light. This battle is inevitable."

They're really too close. The distance between tribes is usually quite large, unless the two sides have a friendly relationship and the chieftains live in peace.

Moreover, this is under conditions of abundant resources and a small population, or where the herbivorous beastmen, like those near the Yushan tribe, can keep a close distance without interfering with each other. Don't underestimate this small tribe; even their hunting grounds and watering spots have fixed locations marked as inviolable territory.

Cang Jue has been promoted to five stars, and hasn't even had a chance to properly stretch his muscles yet. Just thinking about the great battle—he's not afraid of fighting, and he's confident in that ability.

The orcs in their cave have an overwhelming advantage, what's there to be afraid of? Plus, their abilities—all five-star rings, plus a Reverse Ring—making them your foes is certain death.

"I'll go to the forest with the people from the Sishui tribe to get some stones. You all follow closely behind; it shouldn't take long since we've been flying."

They're preparing for an air raid again, carrying stones. Guo Xiaoxiao saw it once before; when Cang Jue kidnapped her, he sent eagle beasts to pelt people with stones.

We are in the air, the enemy is on the ground—a rare advantage, but also a disadvantage. Because the eagle beasts are not adept at land combat, once the rocks fall, they can only use their powerful talons to scratch. Be careful, very careful.

Once captured, its eagle-beast power was halved. On the ground, its entire body, except for its two sharp claws, was a weak point, forcing it to revert to human form to fight again.

Arthur: "That's settled then. Everyone forms a small team. Make sure the formation doesn't get messed up. Find your respective team leaders and supervisors. Also, leave some people behind to protect the females and cubs."

Guo Xiaoxiao: "Go ahead if you're free. I'll cover the grotto with a protective shield."

If they only defend and don't attack, since females and cubs don't have the ability to protect themselves anyway, does that mean they're hindering their growth?

Carlos: "Let's leave one of us here to protect Xiaoxiao. Randy, or would you like to stay?"

Did Carlos not hear what she just said? Guo Xiaoxiao repeated herself.

"No, you can go. I'll cover this place with a shield; they can't get in. Back in Beast City, so many orcs couldn't break through my shield, so why should we be afraid of 5,000? You can go and fight them too; they won't have time to spare."

Carlos: "I was worried that without a male to watch you, you'd run off again."

Guo Xiaoxiao: "No, I know what's important. I definitely won't run around this time. I'll stay with Amansa."

Amansa: "Don't worry, I'll look after Xiaoxiao. We'll go to my room later."

Carlos pondered for a moment: "Alright then, if you're ready, let's go."

The orcs gradually emerged from the cave. Guo Xiaoxiao covered the area with a barrier, effectively eliminating all male orcs present.

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