Chapter 320 - 235 Blood Crystal_2
However, their marching speed was neither hurried nor slow, and by the time they reached the settlement, the Biao Clan had already fled.
Their purpose was not to kill.
Before long, the entire Biao Clan settlement was set ablaze, turning it into a sea of flames.
The followers of the Red Emperor only killed enemies on the battlefield, but they did not seek to exterminate fellow believers, only to drive them away and destroy their homes.
Ji Xinghuo couldn’t help but recall a line of poetry: "To cut the grass and not remove the root is to invite the spring breeze to bring it back to life."
"It’s intentional," Xia Qingyu said.
Seeing Ji Xinghuo’s gaze, Xia Qingyu explained in a low voice, "The war of the Red Emperor’s followers primarily aims to produce Blood Crystals, and their secondary goal is to occupy territories and resources. As for the Biao Clan, they can’t be fully considered enemies. Even if victorious, it is necessary to leave a spark for the Biao Clan to have the opportunity to rise again. Otherwise, they would only turn on their own kind in the future."
"Today, the Highlanders won, leaving a lifeline for the Biao Clan."
"Next time, if the Biao Clan wins, they too will not annihilate the Highlanders completely but will leave the women and children. When they grow up, they can be killed again in another round."
Xia Qingyu paused, "I call this ’sustainable slaughter.’